1. education
2. school

November, 2014
A-C Central Board Members:
A-C C
ENTR
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C.U.S
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Scot Atwood - President
V. Todd Jokisch - Vice President
Dan Cuba - Secretary
Scott Boston
Tom Carlock
PRINCIPALS
Garrett Savage
SUPERINTENDENT
Mike Landon
Tim Page
Bob Sanders
Middle School & High School
Deb Rogers
Elementary School
Dates to Remember:
Election
Information
If you are interested
in running for the school board, you
can pick up a packet in the unit office.
The petitions MUST be filed in the
CASS COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE from
December 1515-22nd, 2014. There are 3
open seats for the AA-C Central Board.
If you have any questions, please do
not hesitate to call the unit office at
476476-8112.
November 11th
11th–– No School
School--Veterans Day
November 12th
12th--BOARD MEETING at 7 PM
November 26
26--Early Out for Holiday
Holiday-(MS/HS
(MS/HS--2:11, Elementary 1:45/1:50)
November 27&28
27&28--No School
School-Thanksgiving Break
It’s Not Too Early
to start your
Holiday Shopping!!
Inside This Newsletter:
Superintendent News
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FFA
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Post Prom
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Go to www.glscrip.com to
check out the complete vendor list.
Red Ribbon Week
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(Click on Alphabetically or by Category)
Students of the Month
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Contact the Unit Office at 476-8112 for more information
Choir News
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A-C Central Marching Knights
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Fall Play
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the Unit Office by
6th-8th Grade Science
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November 21st @ 4:00 pm
Elementary Menu
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Orders will be placed on December 2nd
MS/HS Menu
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Board Policy
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Please turn in your order and money to
with delivery before Christmas Break
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There are many large issues to tackle in education in our state. We have an election
coming where both party’s candidates are making education a centerpiece of their campaigns.
The issues I will refer to are more of a factor in legislative elections than gubernatorial, but they
will all obviously play a part in the shaping of our future policies. Therefore, I have decided to
put some information out in this article to bring up some of these issues and questions. Here is
a “Reader’s Digest” version of some of the major education topics:
I have no doubt everyone is well aware that the state has not paid their fair share of
education costs for quite some time. The issue is highlighted now because the temporary
income tax that was raised 2 years ago will expire December 31, and everyone is trying to
figure out how this multi-billion dollar loss of revenue for the state will be handled in the
education budget. The state has 3 options, just like you would in your own household – 1) find
additional income, 2) cut spending (where?!?!?) or 3) borrow more money hoping that things
will magically fix themselves in the future. Let me encourage you to examine all of the
candidates’ positions on education issues. Things I would encourage you to consider: Where
do they stand on SB16? (See below for a brief explanation outlining SB16). Where do they
stand on future standardized testing? What is their position on school lunches and nutrition?
Where do they stand on state/federal mandates for education? You will likely have to do some
digging through fluff to find these answers, but they are crucial questions that deserve your
research effort.
SB16, a bill designed to more fairly distribute state education dollars, is getting increased
attention and discussion as it moves forward. I have joined a coalition of more than 100 school
superintendents in an effort to promote this bill. It is not perfect, and undoubtedly will go
through more changes, but it is finally addressing the current 17 year old school funding
formula which, according to a report by the Center for American Progress, is the most
inequitable funding formula in the country. Sponsored by Sen. Andy Manar, SB16 proposes a
new integrated school funding formula that will ensure state funding more closely follows
student need (what state dollars are supposed to do). It addresses problems such as the Chicago
Block Grants which take an unfair percentage of grant money off of the top, before it is
distributed to deserving programs downstate. The bill passed the Senate with bipartisan support
in May, but there will likely be amendments made before it comes for a final vote. Because
A-C Central is one of those areas that are most harmed under the current formula, SB16
represents a needed, and overdue, change. I would encourage you to contact your legislators to
let them know you support greater funding equity and look forward to making change happen
this year. Those opposed to SB16 are trying to stop it before the conversation even gets started.
They consist mostly of wealthy suburban school districts that may “lose” money under SB16,
but are not nearly as dependent on state aid in the first place.
Elections are fundamental to Democracy, and this November’s election seems
more crucial than ever when considering the educational issues that are at stake.
Let me encourage you to get informed and get involved! Make your vote count!
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NATIONAL FFA
CONVENTION
Ten FFA Members will be
attending the National FFA
Convention in Louisville,
KY October 29 through
November 1.
POST PROM
MEETING DATES
November 9—@ Illini Propane 6:30
December 14—@ Chandlerville Community Building 6:30
January 11—@ Illini Propane 6:30
February 8—@ Chandlerville Community Building 6:30
March 8—@ Illini Propane 6:30
April 12—@ Chandlerville Community Building 6:30
May 17—@ Illini Propane 6:30 ***
*** We would like to invite all the Sophomore parents
to this meeting to pass on all information for the following year.
Any student, regardless of race or economic
status, can become introduced and even
addicted to drugs and/or alcohol. We at A-C
Central want to do all that we can to prevent
ANY of our students from going down this
path! This is why we have dedicated a week to
celebrate Red Ribbon Week! Not only do we
plan fun activities for the students, more
importantly, we provide them with education
about the dangers of drugs and alcohol. Red
Ribbon Week occurred from October 27October 31! If you would like to know more
about the activities that we participated in,
please view the link below!
Our goal as staff and as a community is to
become united to show our students how
much we care about them AND to teach them
how to care about themselves!
The link to our Red Ribbon Week flyer is
https://www.smore.com/9d9m8
Thank you to everyone who helped make Red
Ribbon Week a huge success here at A-C!
CONGRATULATIONS!!
SEPTEMBER
Meetings are open to
all Jr./Sr. parents that
are wanting to help!
STUDENTS OF THE
MONTH
Middle School—Abigail Vandenburgh
High School—Hoaby Hoagland
ILMEA Festival
WIU—November 1
(All Day)
Coal Night
First Christian Church in Chandlerville
November 19 at 6 PM
(MS & HS Choirs)
Christmas Concerts
Elementary—Thursday, December 11—6:30 PM
Chandlerville
MS—Tuesday, December 9—7:00 PM
Ashland
HS—Wednesday, December 10—7:00 PM
Ashland
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Members of the Marching Knights under the direction of Kim Webster are:
Drum Majors: Kenzie Stephens, Sabrena Reek & Bailie Devlin
Guard: Sidney Donnan, Brittney Smith, Lexi Brewers, Lexi Carlock, Cassidy Smith, Erin Kelly, Destinee Jones,
Jaycee Harris & Kaitlin Thompson
Banner: Taylor Miller & Logan DeFord
Flutes: Carrie Allen, Alex Brue, Carlee Critchelow, Hallie Greer, Kristin Irlam, Cheyenne Kesselring, Emma
Kesselring, Samantha Koehler, Izeyar Lincoln, Serena Nicholas, Hannah Ratliff, Ally Simmons, Christian
Warden & Alex Watkins
Clarinets: Emily Koch, Alexa Waters, Brit Beddingfield, Danielle Ratcliff & Kayla Moffitt
Alto: Jennifer Adkins & Briley Eilers
Tenor Sax: Ryan Woodard, Eric Savage & Jared Curry
Bari Sax: Quinn Allen & Adam Hoffman
Trumpet: Riley Cowman, Kirby Cowman, Kyle Winkelman, Quinlan Mahoney, Paul Price, Jim Ushman, Kayla
Witherell & Andrew Gleason
Trombone: Megan Anderson, David Miller & Tanner Stephens
Baritone: Molly Betters, Dalton Johnston & Lane Newell
Tuba: Hoaby Hoagland &Jackson Allen
Percussion: Kolby Vandenbergh, Brock Pettit, Christopher Nicholas, Phillip Wessel, Zach Kays, Bailey Smith,
Ellen Force, Mat Bobbitt, Colton Bradley, Austin Cuba, TeJay Crumley & Trey Bradley
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BEARDSTOWN
The A-C Central Marching Knights
strutted their stuff on the streets of
Beardstown IL for the annual
Beardstown Fall Fun Festival parade on
Saturday Sept. 27 starting at 10 AM.
There were 5 bands in the parade which
include: Beardstown (non-comp),
A-C, Astoria, Winchester, and
Meredosia Chambersburg. The groups
were broken in class by band sizes.
Placings were as follows:
Large School – 1st – A-C Central
A-C Central Marching
Knights at IC Homecoming
Saturday October 11 was the date of the 2014 Illinois College Homecoming. The parade which began at the Jacksonville Bowl and traveled around
the square and ended up on the campus of Illinois
College hosted a marching band competition. 8
high school bands from central and western Illinois participated as well as the host band Jacksonville High School and Jonathan Turner Junior
High.
Bands were broken into classes by size. Placing
in the 3 classes were as follows:
Class C:
1st – Winchester
2nd – Payson Seymour
3rd – Meredosia-Chambersburg
Class B:
1st – A-C Central
2nd – Beardstown
3rd – Pana
4th – Springfield Lanphier
Class A
1st – PORTA
Small School – 1st – Winchester, 2nd –
Meredosia-Chambersburg and 3rd – Astoria
There was a specialty trophy offered for
the drum majors. The Diann Hoagland
Memorial Drum major trophy was
awarded to the drum majors from A-C
Central: Kenzie Stephens, Sabrena
Reek and Bailie Devlin.
Congratulations girls!
Marching Knights compete at
Quincy Oktoberfest
The Marching Knights from A-C Central competed in the Quincy Oktoberfest parade competition in Quincy IL. The band from Ashland
competed along side of the following bands:
Quincy Junior High , Canton R-V Senior High,
Scotland County R-1, South Shelby High School,
Hamilton Senior High School,
Lewistown High School, Civic Memorial High
School, Liberty High School, Quincy Notre Dame
High School, Rushville-Industry Senior High
School, Illini-West High School, Clark County R1, Jacksonville High School, Troy-Buchanan High
School, Metamora High School
The Marching Knights won a silver trophy for
musicianship and won the Novice category for
the parade.
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BARRY APPLE FESTIVAL
GRAND
CHAMPIONS!!
The A-C Central Marching Knights walked – or better yet – marched away as grand champions of the
2014 Barry Apple Festival. The annual parade was held in Barry IL on October 4 2014 at 1 PM.
Included in the competition was: Clopton MO, Winchester HS, Payson HS & Liberty. It was a chilly,
chilly day but the Knights worked hard and lived up to their potential. The A-C Central Marching
Knights left town with an armful of trophies to include:
1st in class B, Outstanding Drum Major, Outstanding Color Guard, 2nd in Parade Percussion,
2nd in Drumline, 2nd in Vendor Awards, GRAND CHAMPION
PINCKNEYVILLE
The A-C Central Marching Knights closed out their marching competition in style with an outstanding performance at the Pinckneyville Mardi Gras parade on Saturday October 25 in Pinckneyville, IL.
The illuminated night parade kicked off with beautiful fire works….then 18 bands went into competition surrounded with beautiful illuminated floats. The extra large crowd was very welcoming to the
A-C Band. Results were as follows:
Class A – 1st – AC Central HS
2nd – Blue Ridge HS
3rd – OkawValley HS
Best Drum Major – A-C Central
Best Color Guard – A- C Central
Best Percussion – Elsberry HS
Class AA 1st – Columbia HS
2nd – Mascoutah HS
3rd – Civic Memorial HS
Bethalto
Best Drum Major – Mascoutah HS
Best Color Guard – Mascoutah HS
Best Percussion – Mascoutah HS
Class AAA 1st – Belleville West HS
2nd – Hazelwood HS
Best Drum Major – Belleville West HS
Best Color Guard – Belleville West HS
Best Percussion – Hazelwood HS
A special thanks goes out to the band aides for helping with meals, taking pictures and videos
as well as walking the parades with us. We are very appreciative of your time!
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A-C Central High School will Present
"Cinderstein"
by Kameron Klitgaard on
November 14th and 15th at 7 PM
Help! The local high school drama teacher wrote his own version
of Cinderella by combining the Princess's tale with the story of Frankenstein,
but the production is bombing: The Fairy Godmother wants to be called the
Fairy Goshmother, three new stepsisters must be added to the cast, several
actors quit, and the extras are fed up with being extras. Then, after being
forced to play a girl, one of the boys worries that if his father, an avid sports
fanatic, sees him his acting career will be over. Despite the director's explicit
instructions that the Prince's Ball scene must be slow and elegant, the cast
speeds it up to super-speed so that the boy won't be seen, but the actress
playing the Queen is incapable of improvisation and can't keep up. When Dr.
Frankenstein drops Cinderella's brain and replaces it with a cat's brain
instead, this insane production changes beyond even the director's
recognition.
35 students are involved in the production, so please join us for an evening
of laughs and dramatic adventure. Students tickets are $4, adults are $5.
6th - 8th Grade Science Classes
Do you know that many of the lessons that are discussed in the
6th - 8th grade Science classes are also video recorded?? If
your student was absent or has trouble with the homework,
encourage them to watch the video. If a video is recorded, the
student is sent an email with a link to the video. The videos are
stored in the student's Google Drive as long as the student does
not trash the video or the email. Please use the videos as a resource as you might need to help your student with homework.
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BBQ Rib
LUNCH:
Soft Shell Taco
LUNCH:
BREAKFAST: Chocolate Chip Muffin & Applesauce
BREAKFAST: Cereal,
Raisins & Fruit
Grilled Chicken
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Hamburger on Bun
LUNCH:
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LUNCH:
BREAKFAST: Oatmeal
Cookie & Fruit
The menu is subject to
change. We will notify
parents if time allows.
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BREAKFAST: Omelet,
Blueberries & Pears
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Macaroni & Cheese
LUNCH:
BREAKFAST: Yogurt,
Nutrigrain Bar, Pineapple
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Spaghetti w/ Meat Sauce
LUNCH:
BREAKFAST: French
Toast & Peaches
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Chicken Tenders
Hot Ham & Cheese
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LUNCH:
LUNCH:
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BREAKFAST: Rice
Krispies & Oranges
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NO SCHOOL
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Pork Roast
LUNCH:
BREAKFAST: Chocolate Chip Muffin, Mandarin Oranges
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Walking Taco
LUNCH:
BREAKFAST: Maple
Waffles & Banana
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Alphabet ChickenNuggets Hot Dog
Pepperoni Pizza
BREAKFAST: CinnaNO SCHOOL
mon Muffit , Fruit Cocktail
Chicken Patty on Bun
Grilled Cheese
NO SCHOOL
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Bosco Stick w/ Marinara
LUNCH:
BREAKFAST: Lucky
Charms, Raisins
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Turkey Sandwich
LUNCH:
BREAKFAST: Honey
Nut Cheerios, Yogurt,
Peaches
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LUNCH:
LUNCH:
LUNCH:
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LUNCH:
LUNCH:
BREAKFAST: Butterscotch Oatmeal Bar &
Oranges
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Fri
BREAKFAST: Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Yogurt & Peaches
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Thu
BREAKFAST: Chocolate Chip Pancakes &
Strawberry Squeeze
**** All lunches include
milk, juice, white and
wheat bread and condiments.
BREAKFAST: Apple
Jack Cereal & Banana
BREAKFAST: Egg &
Cheese Wrap, Raisins
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Wed
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4
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*** All breakfasts include
milk, juice and fruit daily.
Tue
Mon
Sun
ELEMENTARY BREAKFAST & LUNCH MENU
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Sat
9
10 BREAKFAST:
Scrambled Eggs, Ham
Slices, Blueberries, Milk
LUNCH:
9
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The menu is subject to
change. We will notify
parents if time allows.
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3 BREAKFAST: Mini
Pancakes, Sausage Patty,
Mixed Fruit, Milk
LUNCH:
#1 Grilled Cheese
#2 Taco Salad
Beets, Peas, Mandarin
Oranges, Milk
2
LUNCH:
LUNCH:
#1 Pizza Burger on Bun
#2 Cheese Bosco
w/Marinara Sauce, Carrots & Celery Sticks,
Pears, Milk
#1 Open Face Turkey
#2 Meat Loaf
Mashed Potatoes, Pineapple, Baked Beans, Milk
25 BREAKFAST: Rice
Krispie Cereal Bar,
Cheese Stick, Juice, Milk
Corn, Pears, Milk
LUNCH:
#1 Grilled Cheese
w/Tomato Soup
#2 Baked Potato Bar
(broccoli, ham & cheese)
18 BREAKFAST: Poptart, Juice Cup
NO SCHOOL
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LUNCH: #1 Hot Turkey
& Cheese on Bun
#2 Sloppy Joe on Bun
Macaroni Salad, Sweet
Potatoes, Fruit Cocktail,
Milk
4 BREAKFAST: Oatmeal, Sliced Apples, Milk
Tue
24 BREAKFAST: Mini
Cinnis, Sausage Patty,
Pears, Milk
LUNCH: #1 Maple Sausage on a Stick
#2 Sausage Egg & Cheese
Wrap
Banana, Squeezable Tube,
Milk
17 BREAKFAST:
French Toast Sticks,
Grapes, Milk
#1 Rotini w/Bread Stick
#2 Grilled Chicken on
Bun
Sweet Potato Fries, Mixed
Veggies, Pears, Milk
Mon
Sun
Thu
LUNCH:
#1 Chili Crispidoes
#2 Pepperoni Bosco
Tator Tots, Green Beans,
Fruit Cocktail, Milk
26 BREAKFAST: Ham
& Cheese Biscuit, Juice,
Milk
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NO SCHOOL
NO SCHOOL
LUNCH:
#1 BBQ Chicken Pizza
#2 Beef & Noodles
Broccoli, Tator Tots,
Peaches, Milk
21 BREAKFAST:
Yogurt, Honey Bun,
Sliced Apples, Milk
LUNCH:
#1 Beef Philly on Bun
#2 Chicken Nuggets
Chips, Carrots, Grapes,
Milk
14 BREAKFAST:
Cereal, Banana, Strawberries, Milk
LUNCH:
#1 Chicken Strips
#2 Hamburger on Bun
Baked Beans, Tossed
Salad, Peaches, Milk
7 BREAKFAST:
Waffles, Blueberries, Milk
Fri
27
19 BREAKFAST: Break- 20 BREAKFAST:
fast Round, Pears, Milk
Bagel w/Cream Cheese,
Mandarin Oranges, Milk
LUNCH:
#1 Totally Taco
LUNCH:
#2 Chicken & Fried Rice
#1 Ham Wrap
Black Beans, Rice, Manda- #2 Fish Taco
rin Oranges, Milk
Carrots & Celery Sticks,
Tossed Salad, Grapes,
Milk
12 BREAKFAST: Break- 13 BREAKFAST:
fast Pizza, Juice, Milk
Granola Bar, Yogurt,
Peaches, Milk
LUNCH:
#1 Chicken Quesadilla
LUNCH:
#2 Tenderloin
#1 Pepperoni Pizza
Refried Beans, Chips &
#2 Corn Dog
Salsa, Pineapple, Milk
Tossed Salad, Peas, Pears,
Milk
6 BREAKFAST:
Cereal, Banana, Cranberries, Milk
LUNCH:
LUNCH:
#1 Waffles
#1 Chicken Salad on Bun
#2 Egg Omelet
#2 Meatball Sub on Pretzel
(2) Sausage Links, HashBun, Chips, Corn, Peaches,
browns, Milk
Milk
5 BREAKFAST: Ham &
Cheese on Biscuit, Juice,
Milk
Wed
MS/HS BREAKFAST & LUNCH MENU
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A-C Central CUSD #262—School Board Policy 2:230
Public Participation at School Board Meetings and Petitions to the Board
At each regular and special open meeting, members of the public and district employees
may comment to or ask questions of the School Board, subject to reasonable constraints.
The individuals appearing before the Board are expected to following these guidelines:
1. Address the Board only at the appropriate time as indicated on the agenda and when
recognized by the Board President.
2. Identify oneself and be brief. Ordinarily, comments shall be limited to 5 minutes. In unusual circumstances, and when an individual has made a request in advance to speak for
a longer period of time, the individual may be allowed to speak for more than 5 minutes.
3. Observe the Board President’s decision to shorten public comment to conserve time and
give the maximum number of individuals an opportunity to speak.
4. Observe the Board President’s decision to determine procedural matters regarding public participation not otherwise covered in Board policy.
5. Conduct oneself with respect and civility toward others and otherwise abide by Board
policy, 8:30, Visitors to and Conduct on School Property.
Petitions or written correspondence to the Board shall be presented to the Board in the next
regular Board packet.
BE SURE TO VISIT THE SCHOOL’S WEBSITE FOR
UPDATED INFORMATION!
www.a-ccentral.com
Ashland, IL 62612
P.O. Box 260
A-C Central CUSD #262
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