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Auburn Community Unit School District 10 Board met Jan. 17.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

The following members answered roll call at the regular meeting of the Auburn Board of Education on January 17, 2024: Present: Carl Kessler, Jamie Kuhlmann, Brad Smith, Jeff Miller, and Michael Bates. Absent: Josh Smith. Also present were Darren Root, Landon Lounsberry, Christy Bailey, Matt Grimm, and Amy Donaldson. Present: Sandy Parrish, Sandy Jones, Joe Petty, Erin Bidleman, and Ruby Howard, secretary to the board. 

Bates moved to adopt the agenda. Kuhlmann seconded the motion. The voting was as follows:

Bates yea             Miller yea

Kessler yea         B. Smith yea

Kuhlmann yea     J. Smith absent

There being 5 “yeas”, 0 “nays”, the president declared the motion carried.

Recognitions

• Boys Varsity Basketball - 1500 wins

• Sangamon County Boys Basketball Tournament - 1st Place

Spotlight

• Graphic Design & Yearbook Classes - Martha Cunningham

Architect Joe Petty presented a report on bidding for roofs and bus barn addition.

Superintendent Report

• District Updates

• Cash Flow Analysis

Miller moved to approve consent agenda items which consisted of:

• Approved Minutes of Regular Board Meeting of 12/13/2023

• Approved SASED Action Items

• Approved School District Accounts Payable / Payroll

• Approved School Activity Accounts Payable

• Approved Monthly Financial Report

• Approved Monthly Activity Accounts Report

• Approved Board Policy 2:20 - Powers, and Duties of the School Board: Indemnification

• Approved Board Policy 2:110 - Qualifications, Term, and Duties of Board Officers

• Approved Board Policy 2:120 - Board Member Development

• Approved Board Policy 2:200 - Types of School Board Meetings

• Approved Board Policy 2:220 - School Board Meeting Procedure

• Approved Board Policy 3:50 - Administrative Personnel Other than the Superintendent

• Approved Board Policy 4:10 - Fiscal and Business Management

• Approved Board Policy 4:30 - Revenue and Investments

• Approved Board Policy 4:60 - Purchases and Contracts

• Approved Board Policy 4:90 - Student Activity and Fiduciary Funds

• Approved Board Policy 4:130 - Free and Reduced-Price Food Service

• Approved Board Policy 4:160 - Environmental Quality of Buildings and Grounds

• Approved Board Policy 4:170 - Safety

• Approved Board Policy 5:30 - Hiring Process and Criteria

• Approved Board Policy 5:50 - Drug-and Alcohol-Free Workplace; E-Cigarette, Tobacco, and Cannabis Prohibition

• Approved Board Policy 5:90 - Abused and Neglected Child Reporting

• Approved Board Policy 5:120 - Employee Ethics; Code of Professional Conduct; and Conflict of Interest

• Approved Board Policy 5:150 - Personnel Records

• Approved Board Policy 5:190 - Teacher Qualifications

• Approved Board Policy 5:200 - Terms and Conditions of Employment and Dismissal

• Approved Board Policy 5:210 - Resignations

• Approved Board Policy 5:220 - Substitute Teachers

• Approved Board Policy 5:250 - Leaves of Absence

• Approved Board Policy 5:330 - Sick Days, Vacation, Holidays, and Leaves

• Approved Board Policy 6:15 - School Accountability

• Approved Board Policy 6:20 - School Year Calendar and Day

• Approved Board Policy 6:30 - Organization of Instruction

• Approved Board Policy 6:50 - School Wellness

• Approved Board Policy 6:60 - Curriculum Content

• Approved Board Policy 6:65 - Student Social and Emotional Development

• Approved Board Policy 6:230 - Library Media Program

• Approved Board Policy 6:270 - Guidance and Counseling Program

• Approved Board Policy 6:280 - Grading and Promotion

• Approved Board Policy 7:50 - School Admissions and Student Transfers To and From Non-District Schools

• Approved Board Policy 7:60 - Residence

• Approved Board Policy 7:70 - Attendance and Truancy

• Approved Board Policy 7:160 - Student Appearance

• Approved Board Policy 7:165 - School Uniforms

• Approved Board Policy 7:190 - Student Behavior

• Approved Board Policy 7:250 - Student Support Services

• Approved Board Policy 7:270 - Administering Medicines to Students

• Approved Board Policy 7:285 - Anaphylaxis Prevention, Response, and Management Program

• Approved Board Policy 7:290 - Suicide and Depression Awareness and Prevention

• Approved Board Policy 7:345 - Use of Educational Technologies; Student Data Privacy and Security

• Approved Board Policy 8:30 - Visitors to and Conduct on School Property

• Accepted Resignation of Transportation Director / HS Secretary - Kristin Kern

• Approved Senior Class Trip to Six Flags on May 17, 2024

• Approved 8th Grade Class Trip to Main Event, Chesterfield, MO - May 2024

• Approved 24/25 School Calendar

Bates seconded the motion. The voting was as follows:

Bates yea             Miller yea

Kessler yea         B. Smith yea

Kuhlmann yea     J. Smith absent

There being 5 “yeas”, 0 “nays”, the president declared the motion carried.

Bates moved to seek bids for high school and elementary roofs repairs. Miller The voting was as follows:

Bates yea             Miller yea

Kessler yea         B. Smith yea

Kuhlmann yea     J. Smith absent

There being 5 “yeas”, 0 “nays”, the president declared the motion carried.

Bates moved to seek bids for bus barn addition. Miller seconded the voting was as follows:

Bates yea             Miller yea

Kessler yea         B. Smith yea

Kuhlmann yea     J. Smith absent

There being 5 “yeas”, 0 “nays”, the president declared the motion carried.

Kuhlmann moved to seek bids for renovation of HS kitchen bathroom to accommodate officials. Bates seconded the motion. The voting was as follows:

Bates yea             Miller yea

Kessler yea         B. Smith yea

Kuhlmann yea     J. Smith absent

There being 5 “yeas”, 0 “nays”, the president declared the motion carried.

Bates moved to employ Transportation Director / HS Secretary $20.95/hr - Shane Butler. B. Smith seconded the motion. The voting was as follows:

Bates yea             Miller yea

Kessler yea         B. Smith yea

Kuhlmann yea     J. Smith absent

There being 5 “yeas”, 0 “nays”, the president declared the motion carried.

B. Smith moved to enter closed session at 7:34 pm for board evaluation & student matter. Bates seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous the president declared the motion carried.

Board came out of closed session at 8:00 pm.

Bates moved to uphold the administrator decision regarding Student A. Kuhlmann motion. The voting was as follows:

Bates yea             Miller yea

Kessler yea         B. Smith yea

Kuhlmann yea     J. Smith absent

There being 5 “yeas”, 0 “nays”, the president declared the motion carried.

Bates moved to adjourn at 8:31 pm. Kuhlmann seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous the president declared the motion carried.

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