Grundy Reporter

Abingdon-Avon Community Unified School District 276 Board of Education Met Dec. 9.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

In accordance with Executive Order 2020-10 issued by Governor J.B. Pritzker, this Board Meeting included a virtual component.

1. The regular meeting of the Abingdon-Avon CUSD 276 Board of Education was held on December 9, 2020. The meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m. with Brooks presiding, The following members were present: Serven, Mason, Hess, Quinn, Terwilliger, and Brooks. Mr. Craver was absent.

1.1 Public Comment: Molly Quinn - Concerns regarding Remote Learning/Instruction 

1.2 Additions/Deletions to the Agenda – Brittany Adams was added to the Personnel Report to be hired as a High School English Teacher Pending Certification.

2. A motion was made by Mr. Quinn and seconded by Mr. Mason to approve the Agenda. Roll call: Quinn, yea; Terwilliger, yea; Serven, yea; Mason, yea; Hess, yea; and Brooks, yea. Motion passed.

A motion was made by Mr. Serven and seconded by Mr. Hess to approve the Consent Agenda. Roll call: Hess, yea; Quinn, yea; Terwilliger, yea; Serven, yea; Mason, yea; and Brooks, yea. Motion passed.

Principals Weedman, Andrews, and Anderson presented their monthly building-level Principal Reports.

Mrs. MacGregor presented the Curriculum Director monthly report.

Superintendent Curry presented the monthly Superintendent Report and discussed the following:

1. Financial Update –

1.1 2020 for 2021 Tax Levy – Dr. Curry presented 4 tax levy options for the Board.

Two options with and without levy balloons. Dr. Curry shared his concerns about inaccurate EAV numbers and recommended either option that included levy balloons.

1.2 FY19 Annual Financial Review Information – Dr. Curry noted several highlights in the AFR for FY 20 including the district's financial profile from ISBE of 4.00 (the highest score), The Ed, O&M, Transportation funds all finishing in the black, and the overall health of the district. Recognitions and Congratulations – Dr. Curry stated his belief in the effort of the staff during Remote Instruction. He noted that perfection was impossible during a pandemic. He believes that the teachers in D276 are doing their best to provide remote instruction. Additionally, he congratulated Mrs. Katie Teegardin (HGS K teacher) on the birth of Gabby Teegardin. He also noted that our soon to be newest staff member, Rebecca Johnson, will be graduating from WIU this month.

3. Coronavirus Update - Dr. Curry shared the most current numbers. He added that the calls from the health department have been sporadic for a couple of weeks, but the last two days, the numbers have begun to ramp up.

3.1 Positive COVID-19 Cases 

3.2 Quarantined Close Contacts 

3.3 Excluded Due to Symptoms 

3.4 Closures

4. District Planning – Dr. Curry was seeking verification on moving forward with the following projects.

4.1 AAMS Roof – The Board responded in the affirmative 

4.2 AES Parking Lot – The Board responded in the affirmative 

4.3 Solar Update – Dr. Curry shared details of the project, including a completion and online target of the end of the 1st Quarter of 2021.

5. Key Dates for School Board Candidates - Dr. Curry shared key dates for those members who intend to run for the Board again this term: the filing window, election date, and seating of the new Board date.

6. Music Stipend Discussion - Dr. Curry noted that Middle School Musical would have been in November.

7. IHSA Updates - Mr. Weedman shared the latest IHSA News. This included the pause on Winter sports until at least January

7.1 Scholastic Bowl - Dr. Curry shared that the AD and HS Principal were in agreement that if a virtual season is an option, AAHS should participate. 

8. Board Policies -

8.1 Second Reading of the Following Policies: 2220, 220E9, 2250E2, 2260, 2265, 4180, 4180AP1, 4180AP2, 510, 520, 5100, 5200, 5330, 620AP, 710, 720, 740, 7180, 7185, 7190, 7190E2, 7340, 7345, 7345AP, 7345APE1, 7365APE2, 7365APE3.

A motion was made by Mr. Quinn and seconded by Mr. Hess to enter into Executive Session at 8:01 p.m. Roll call: Mason, yea; Hess, yea; Quinn, yea; Terwilliger, yea; Serven, yea; and Brooks, yea. Motion passed.

A motion was made by Mr. Mason and seconded by Mr. Serven to Return to Open Session at 8:46 p.m. Roll call: Serven, yea; Mason, yea; Hess, yea; Quinn, yea; Terwilliger, yea; and Brooks, yea. Motion passed.

10. A motion was made by Mr. Quinn and seconded by Mrs. Terwilliger to Approve the December Personnel Report as Amended. Roll call: Serven, yea; Mason, yea; Hess, yea; Quinn, yea; Terwilliger, yea; and Brooks, yea. Motion passed.

11. A motion was made by Mr. Mason and seconded by Mr. Hess to Approve the FY20 for FY21 Tax Levy Option B. Roll call: Terwilliger, yea; Serven, yea; Mason, yea; Hess, yea; Quinn, yea; and Brooks, yea. Motion passed.

12. A motion was made by Mr. Hess and seconded by Mr. Quinn to Approve the Musical Stipend. Roll call: Quinn, yea; Terwilliger, yea; Serven, yea; Mason, yea; Hess, yea; and Brooks, yea. Motion passed.

13. A motion was made by Mr. Serven and seconded by Mr. Brady to Approve the following Policies: 2220, 220E9, 2250E2, 2260, 2265, 4180, 4180AP1, 4180AP2, 510, 520, 5100, 5200, 5330, 620AP, 710, 720, 740, 7180, 7185, 7190, 7190E2, 7340, 7345, 7345AP, 7345APE1, 7365APE2, 7365APE3. Roll call: Quinn, yea; Terwilliger, yea; Serven, yea; Mason, yea; Hess, yea; and Brooks, yea. Motion passed.

14. A motion was made by Mr. Mason and seconded by Mr. Quinn to Approve the FY20 Annual Financial Review. Roll call: Hess, yea; Quinn, yea; Terwilliger, yea; Serven, yea; Mason, yea; and Brooks, yea. Motion passed.

15. A motion was made by Mr. Hess and seconded by Mr. Quinn to Adjourn at 9:03 p.m. Roll call: Mason, yea; Hess, yea; Quinn, yea; Terwilliger, yea; Serven, yea; and Brooks, yea. Motion passed.

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