Amboy Community Unit School District 272 Board Met March 18.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
President Jones called the Regular Meeting of the Board of Education to order at 7:00 p.m. All board members were present. Also present were Joshua Nichols, Eduardo Escatel, Jessica Aellano, Bonnie Morris, Nicole Latta, Brooklyn Whelchel, Anna Willis, Jessica Arellano, Yvonne Vicks, Amelia Mondro, Janet Crownhart, Andrew Full, Joyce Schamberger and Jenny Apple.
President Jones opened the floor for public comments. High School Teacher, Jessica Arellano discussed the math (Savvas Realize) and english (StudySync) curriculum that was piloted this year, purchased for next year. There’s a large increase in failing grades so options for failing students were presented. High School Teacher, Eduardo Escatel and high school students, Nicole Latta and Amelia Mondro discussed Transitional. This involved interviewing community members about their careers and used Xello, a matchmaking for career readiness program. Student, Brooklyn Whelchel discussed social emotional learning, peer pressure and dopamine, preventing and dealing with bullying, and goal setting.
A motion was made by Stenzel and seconded by Leffelman to approve the following Consent Agenda item(s):
Minutes of the February 18, 2021, Open & Closed Regular Board Meetings; and Delete audio recordings dated September 12, 2019 & September 26, 2019.
Motion carried unanimously upon roll call.
Superintendent Nichols reviewed the financial reports. The district has received 93% of the anticipated revenue for the year and $252,268 in sales tax revenue. This is roughly 100% of the anticipated local revenue, 63% of the anticipated Evidence-Based Funding, and around 50% of the categorical payments. The district has used 52% this fiscal year. The operating funds are where we anticipate them being with roughly 66% of the school year completed.
A motion was made by Payne and seconded by White to approve the current expenditures and payroll. Motion carried unanimously upon roll call.
Principals Janet Crownhart, Andrew Full and Joyce Schamberger reviewed their building’s curriculum and school improvement, school activities, and PBIS. Katie Pratt acknowledged the teacher involvement with students at the junior high.
Superintendent Nichols shared the following:
• Ongoing repairs at the junior high.
• Building project: slabs have been poured, HVAC and sprinkler systems are being installed, and painting.
• Ag Surplus Sale: 56 bids on 14 items and raised $4,086.55.
A motion was made by Payne and seconded by Pratt to approve the 2021-2022 school calendar, as presented. Motion carried unanimously upon roll call.
A motion was made by Payne and seconded by Pratt to approve the estimate from Jendy Solutions for the surveillance camera system in the High School, as presented. This is for replacement of cameras in the existing high school. Motion carried unanimously upon roll call.
A motion was made by Leffelman and seconded by White to approve the Teacher Leader job description, as presented. Motion carried unanimously upon roll call.
A motion was made by Stenzel and seconded by Pratt to approve the Junior High Quality Framework, as presented. There has been growth over the years and improvement on this rubric and school improvements that come as a result of such detailed analysis. The pandemic has derailed a few areas that the hope was for more improvement in and allowed for some improvements that weren’t foreseen happening. The need for an updated district mission and vision impacts the rubric as well.
Motion carried unanimously upon roll call.
At 7:47 p.m., a motion was made by Pratt and seconded by Leffelman to move to executive session to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees, specific individuals who serve as independent contractors in a park, recreational, or educational setting or specific volunteers of the public body; and student discipline. Motion carried unanimously upon roll call.
At 9:27 p.m., a motion was made by Stenzel and seconded by Payne to return to Open Session. Motion carried unanimously upon roll call.
A motion was made by Pratt and seconded by Leffelman to approve the suspensions of students 3- 18-21-1 through 3-18-21-5, as presented. Motion carried unanimously upon roll call.
A motion was made by Payne and seconded by Stenzel to grant tenure contract to fourth-year probationary teachers, as presented. Motion carried unanimously upon roll call.
A motion was made by White and seconded by Leffelman to grant contract renewals to tenured teachers, as presented. Motion carried unanimously upon roll call.
A motion was made by Leffelman and seconded by White to grant contract renewals to non tenured probationary teachers, as presented. Motion carried unanimously upon roll call.
A motion was made by Stenzel and seconded by Pratt to approve support staff contract renewals, as presented. Motion carried unanimously upon roll call.
A motion was made by Pratt and seconded by Payne to approve the employment of summer help, as presented. Motion carried with five yea votes. Leffelman abstained.
A motion was made by Leffelman and seconded by Payne to accept the resignation of Aaron Fassler as English Language Arts Teacher at the Junior High, effective at the conclusion of the 2020-2021 school year. Motion carried unanimously upon roll call.
President Jones announced upcoming dates: Regular Board Meeting-Thursday, April 22, 2021, 7:00 p.m.-Central School.
There being no further business to bring before the Board, a motion was made by Leffelman and seconded by White to adjourn at 9:31 p.m. Motion carried unanimously upon roll call.
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