Anna Jonesboro Community High School District 81 Board met April 20.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
Upon roll call at 6:00 p.m. the following members were present: Dr. Teske (by phone), Mr. Hughey, Mr. Osman, Dr. Blakely, Mr. Partridge, and Mr. McGrath. Also present was Superintendent Wright, Brett Detering, and Scott Finders.
Due to Dr. Teske participating in the meeting remotely, she delegated her authority to run the meeting to Vice President John Hughey.
On motion by Mr. Partridge and seconded by Mr. Osman to approve the Agenda as written. All members present voting yes.
On motion by Mr. Hughey and seconded by Mr. McGrath to approve the Consent Agenda which contained the following items: approval of board minutes on 3/16/20; approval of closed session minutes; approval of payment for bills, acceptance of financial reports; payment to Wissinger Construction in the amount of $48,896.10. On roll call, all members present voting yes. Motion carried.
Mr. Finders presented information about Standardized Testing and Advanced Placement.
Principal Detering presented information on remote learning and all end of the year activities.
Superintendent Wright presented his administrative report; he reported on the District Vision Team Meeting, Graduation, Sales Tax Revenue, additional funding in Title I through CARES Act, and the progress of the district office and parking lot. He also stated that he anticipates the work on the lower gym roof will start soon.
On motion by Dr. Teske and seconded by Mr. Osman for the Board to enter into closed session at 6:41 p.m. for the following reasons (1) the selection of a person to fill a public office, as defined in the Open Meetings Act, including a vacancy in a public office, when the public body is given power to appoint under law or ordinance, or the discipline, performance or removal of the occupant of a public office, when the public body is given power to remove the occupant under law or ordinance. 5ILCS 120/2(c)(3) On roll call, all members present voting yes. Motion carried.
On motion by Mr. Partridge and seconded by Mr. Hughey to return to regular session at 6:45 p.m. On roll call all members present voting yes. Motion carried.
1st Reading of the Board Policy Updates.
On motion by Dr. Teske and seconded by Dr. Blakely to approve COPE/Safe Schools Program agreement. On roll call, all members present voting yes. Motion carried.
On motion by Dr. Teske and seconded by Mr. McGrath to renew the boys soccer coop agreement with Cobden for the 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 school years. All members present voting yes. Motion carried.
On motion by Dr. Blakely and seconded by Mr. Partridge to approve part two of the library renovations. On roll call, all members present voting yes. Motion carried.
On motion by Mr. Osman and seconded by Mr. McGrath to adjourn the Regular Meeting at 7:05pm. All members present voting yes. Motion carried.
The next regularly scheduled Meeting is Monday, May 18, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. in the Superintendent's Office.
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