Altamont Board Of Education Meeting Was Monday

Altamont, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The Altamont Board of Education held their regular meeting Monday evening.

ACHS Boys and Girls Track State Qualifiers and Coach Deadmond provided highlights from their winning season. Mike Walker presented a park project proposal for a collaborative project with the City of Altamont to make possible upgrades to Gilbert Park. The city is asking the district to pledge funds towards the project. 

More from the Altamont Board of Education meeting:

• Approval of a four year collective bargaining agreement with the AESPA (Support Staff Union). Held a second reading and approved policy updates as presented in Press Plus Issue 114. 

• Reports:
  • Activities- Katie Lurkins discussed sports updates and upcoming events
  • ACHS- Peggy Bueker discussed attendance, enrollment, discipline,4th quarter honor roll, and upcoming events
  • AGS- Doug Hill discussed enrollment, 4th quarter honor roll and summer school information
  • Maintenance & Facilities- Alan Whitt discussed summer work updates
  • Superintendent Report- Casey Adam discussed OPAA monthly report, Security Camera Upgrades, and Joint Annual Conference registration

• New Business
  • Personnel- Action Item(s)

1. Employ Jennifer Marxman- 4th grade teacher
2. Employ Benton White- Custodian
3. Employ Chelsea Tonn- District Nurse
4. Employ Kayla Pontious- Unit Secretary
5. Employ Megan Burrus- JH Softball Asst Coach
6. Employ Rob Zumbahlen as HS Golf Coach
7. Employ Lily Russell- HS Social Science Teacher
8. Accept Resignation of Wayne Bloemer- 5th grade teacher
9. Approve Bryce Simcox as volunteer speed and agility coach for multiple HS sports

• Approved Commercial Insurance Bid Annual Renewal
• MOU with AEA received a vote of 3-3 and therefore did not get the votes to be approved
• Approved the Amended 2023-2024 Budget