Ashton Franklin Center Community Unit School District #275 Board of Education met Oct. 18.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
I. The AFC Board of Education regular session meeting was brought to order by President, Mark Delhotal at 7:00pm in the JHHS Library.
II. Members present were: Amy, Mark, Jackie, Tim, Cullen, and Tiffany. Absent: Chad. Admin present: Mr. Lindy, Ms. Burkitt, Mrs. Torman.
III. Motion was made by Tim, seconded by Cullen to accept Consent Agenda items A-I as presented. Motion carried by unanimous roll-call vote.
IV. Liaison Reports
A. Ogle County Ed Co-op: Nothing to report.
B. AFC Ed Foundation: Nothing to report.
C. IASB: Registration for Pre-Conference Workshops is open.
D. Technology: Two new cameras were installed at the ES; Bus camera checks are now being performed weekly.
E. AFC FFA Alumni: The 40 acres & school plot have been harvested by the Buhrows; Nutrien donated the fertilizer.
F. FFA Report: Mrs. Viall presented review of past and upcoming activities and contests; The final farmer’s market of the year was a huge success; National Convention is coming up soon & some of our students will be attending.
G. Insurance: Nothing to report.
H. PTC: Fun Night was well attended; Pastry Fundraiser is in progress; Working on plans for Breakfast with a Buddy.
I. Music Boosters: Nothing to report.
J. Athletic Boosters: Nothing to report.
K. Acknowledgements: None.
V. Recognition of Registered Visitors: None.
VI. Superintendent’s Report
A. Annual Financial Report: Matt Schueler with WIPFLI will present the report.
B. Lee County COVID-19 Current Metrics: Lee County is currently at 1.4% positivity rate.
C. Staff COVID Testing: We have shifted to the SHIELD testing with all unvaccinated staff meeting the testing requirements.
D. School Improvement Testing: The admin team met with a ROE representative to participate in school improvement training and review the Illinois Quality Framework.
E. Joint Conference: A packet of information is forthcoming for Board members.
VII. Principal’s Reports
A. Jr.-Sr. HS: Mrs. Torman reviewed the report as submitted.
B. ES: Ms. Burkitt reviewed the report as submitted.
VIII. Discussion Items
A. FY 21 District Audit Report: Matt Schueler with WIPFLI reviewed the annual audit report. We maintained our Commendable status with an overall rating of 3.8/4. One finding was related to spending more than was budgeted in O&M due to the updates to the windows & JH hallway.
B. 2020-2021 School Report Card Review: Mrs. Drew presented the District’s most recent Illinois School Card to the Board as part of the Strategic Planning process. She showed how we compared to other districts in the area of similar size; overall, we are doing well.
C. Strategic Planning Framework: Amy presented a District Values survey that will be going out to students, staff, parents, & recent alumni soon.
IX. Action Items
A. Motion made by Tim, seconded by Cullen to Approve the Resolution FY 2022 AFC #275 District Audit Report as presented. Motion carried by a unanimous roll-call vote.
B. Motion made by Tim, seconded by Jackie to Approve Mark Delhotal, with Chad Murphy as back-up, as Board Delegate to the Joint Annual Delegate Assembly. Motion carried by a unanimous roll-call vote.
C. Motion made by Tim, seconded by Amy to Approve the Hires of Abbie Janicke as a Permanent Substitute, Angela McCaslin as HS Basketball Cheer Advisor, and Michael Thompson as 6th Grade Boys Basketball Coach. Motion carried by a unanimous roll-call vote.
X. Executive Session
A. Motion made by Tim, seconded by Cullen to go into Executive Session at 7:41pm. Motion carried by unanimous roll call-vote.
B. Board returned to Regular Session at 8:10pm.
XI. Adjourn – Motion made by Chad, seconded by Tim to adjourn the meeting at 8:11pm. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
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