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Field Community Consolidated School District 3 Board met Nov. 17.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

Hayes called the meeting to order at 6:45 PM.

The proposed E-Learning plan was discussed. Ashley Wells asked a question concerning the benefits of E-Learning days over snow days. Benefits include the continuation of the educational process even during inclement weather.

Wheeler made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:52 PM. Schnautz seconded the motion. Motioned passed without opposition.

Members Present: Chris Hayes, Johnathan Schnautz, Rob Emery, Rodney Mullinax, Amanda Wheeler

Members Absent: Ben Staley, Mike Coleman

Visitors Present: John Ashby, Darlene Sherman, De Anna Clark, Ashley Wells Brent Flota, Tim King Chris Hayes called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.

Emery Made a motion to approve the consent agenda including the minutes of the previous meeting and the bills. Wheeler seconded the motion.

Yeas: Emery, Mullinax, Schnautz, Hayes, Wheeler

Nays: None

Motion Passed

Public Input: Ashley Wells was appreciative of Ms. Arnold support and assistance concerning an issue at the school.

Tim King and Brent Flota presented information concerning working cash bonds and the possibility of going to voters for a future referendum to make needed repairs and updates to the building.

Wheeler made the following motion: Resolution declaring the intention to issue $170,000 Working Cash Fund Bonds of Field Community Consolidated School District Number 3, Jefferson County, Illinois, for the purpose of increasing the Working Cash Fund of said School District, and directing that notice of such intention be published in the manner provided by law. Emery seconded the motion.

Yeas: Wheeler, Emery, Hayes, Mullinax

Nays: None

Abstain: Schnautz

Motion Passed

Principal Arnold presented the discipline report. No board action took place.

Ms. Arnold discussed the ExceleRate Illinois Gold Circle of Quality Award the Pre-K program received for demonstrating quality early childhood education. No board action took place.

Superintendent Stone updated the Board on the bus camera installation. We are waiting to receive a quote from a local business. No board action took place.

Mr. Stone informed the Board that the boiler is scheduled to be repaired on November 24th. No board action took place.

Mr. Stone discussed the annual Health, Life, Safety Inspection. There was one finding, a check valve needs to be installed on the sprinkler system. No board action was required.

Three key fob access points have been installed and three more access points are scheduled to be installed. No board action was required.

Winter sports have been postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. More information should be available this week concerning the future of winter sports. No board action was required.

Wheeler made a motion to change the Field School Covid-19 Policy. The following addition will be added under “Member in household being evaluated for Covid-19 symptoms”: If one member of the household is being evaluated for COVID-19 symptoms, the rest of the household must be quarantined also until an alternative diagnosis by a physician is made or a negative result is received. Motion seconded by Emery.

Yeas: Mullinax, Emery, Hayes, Schnautz, Wheeler

Nays: None

Motion Passed

Emery made a motion to destroy closed meeting tapes over 18 months old. Schnautz seconded the motion.

Yeas: Schnautz, Mullinax, Hayes, Wheeler, Emer

Nays: None

Motion Passed

Schnautz made a motion to approve a resolution establishing an E-Learning Plan for Field Community Consolidated School District #3: whereas, at the Regular Meeting on November 17, 2020 the Field Grade School Board of Education sets to establish a E-Learning Day Plan for students in lieu of emergency days. The number of E-Learning days used on emergency days may not exceed the number of emergency days set forth in the school calendar.

Now, therefore, be it and it is hereby resolved as follows:

Section 1. the Board of Education for Field Community Consolidated District #3 approved the Resolution for Establishing an E-Learning Day Plan for student in lieu of emergency days in approved school calendar, when deemed appropriate by district administration.

Section 2. That the Board of Education will keep a copy of this Resolution on file.

Yeas: 5

Nays: 0

Absent: 2

Motion Passed

Mr. Stone explained Governor Pritzker’s plan to decrease Illinois Budget by 5% this year and 10% next year. No board action was taken.

Emery made a motion to set a Tax Levy public hearing for December 15th at 6:45. Wheeler seconded the motion. Motion passed without opposition.

Schnautz made a motion to enter into executive session at 8:42 to discuss personnel issues. Mullinax seconded the motion. Motion passed without opposition.

Schnautz made a motion to exit executive session at 9:00 PM. Mullinax seconded the motion. Motion passed without opposition.

Mr. Stone reported that outstanding book and lunch fees are now under $2,500. This is down from almost $8,000. No board action was necessary.

Schnautz made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:03. Mullinax seconded the motion. The motion passed without opposition.

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