Anna Jonesboro Community High School District 81 Board of Education met June 24.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
The Anna-Jonesboro Community High School held its regular meeting on June 24, 2019 for a Public Hearing for FY2018-2019 School District Amended Budget. Upon roll call at 5:50 p.m. the following members were present: Mr. Osman, Mr. Hughey, Dr. Blakely, Mr. Partridge, Mr. McGrath and Mrs. Ashby. Also present was Superintendent Wright and Brett Detering.
On motion by Mr. Hughey and seconded by Mr. Partridge to adjourn the Regular Meeting at 5:55 p.m. All members present voting yes. Motion carried.
The Anna-Jonesboro Community High School held its regular meeting on June 24, 2019. Upon roll call at 6:00 p.m. the following members were present: Mr. Osman, Mr. Hughey, Dr. Blakely, Mr. Partridge, Mr. McGrath and Mrs. Ashby. Also present was Superintendent Wright and Brett Detering.
On motion by Mr. McGrath and seconded by Mrs. Ashby to approve the Agenda as written. All members present voting yes. Motion carried.
On motion by Mr. Partridge and seconded by Mr. Osman to accept resignation of Dee Blakely as Board President. All members present voting yes. Motion carried.
On motion by Mr. Hughey and seconded by Mr. Osman to accept resignation of Tim McGrath as Board Secretary. All members present voting yes. Motion carried.
Dr. Blakely nominated John Hughey for President. Mr. Osman nominated Craig Partridge for President.
Upon roll call, the following members voted for Mr. Hughey: Dr. Blakely, Mr. McGrath and Mr. Hughey. The following members voted for Mr. Partridge: Mrs. Ashby, Mr. Osman and Mr. Partridge. The vote was a tie.
In absence of Vice-President Teske, Dr. Blakely was appointed a President pro tem and Mr. McGrath was appointed as Secretary pro tem for the remainder of the meeting.
On motion by Mr. Partridge and seconded by Mrs. Ashby to approve the Consent Agenda which contained the following items: approval of board minutes on 5/20/2019; approval of closed session minutes; approval of payment for bills, acceptance of financial reports. On roll call, all members present voting yes. Motion carried.
Items from Mr. Finders were presented; He spoke about Freshman Orientation on August 13, 2019 from 6:00-8:00.
Principal Detering gave his report on the Sportsology Contract from last school year.
Superintendent Wright presented information about summer construction projects, state budget concerns, pension reforms, the Triple I Conference in Chicago in November, and SIU School of Medicine. He also spoke about a list of possible renovations/repairs to the future administration offices.
On motion by Mr. Osman and seconded by Mr. McGrath for the Board to enter into closed session at 6:29p.m. For the following reasons (1) the purpose of appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employee of the public body or legal counsel for the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee of the public body or against legal counsel for the public to determine its validity. 5ILCS 120/2(c)(1). Collective negotiating matters between the public body and its employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees. 5 ILCS 120/2 (c)(2). On roll call, all members present voting yes. Motion carried.
On motion by Mr. Hughey and seconded by Mr. Osman to return to regular session at 7:21 p.m. On roll call, all members present voting yes. Motion carried.
On motion by Mr. Hughey and seconded by Mr. McGrath to approve the adoption of FY2018-19 School District Amended Budget. On roll call, all members present voting yes. Motion carried.
On motion by Mr. Partridge and seconded by Mr. Osman to approve the 2019-2020 School Year Calendar. All members present voting yes. Motion carried.
On motion by Mr. Osman and seconded by Dr. Blakely to approve Prevailing Wage Rate Resolution. All members present voting yes. Motion carried.
On motion by Mr. McGrath and seconded by Mrs. Ashby to approve Sales Tax Agreement with Regional Office of Education. On roll call, all members present voting yes. Motion carried.
On motion by Mr. Partridge and seconded by Mr. Osman to approve insurance renewals. On roll call, all members voting yes. Motion carried
On motion by Mr. Osman and seconded by Dr. Blakely to approve a bond for the school treasurer. On roll call, all members present voting yes. Motion carried.
On motion by Dr. Blakely and seconded by Mrs. Ashby to approve Agreement with Union County Counseling Service for services for our students. On roll call, all members present voting yes. Motion carried.
On motion by Mr. Osman and seconded by Mr. Partridge to approve the School Nurse Contract as presented. On roll call, all members present voting yes. Motion carried.
On motion by Mr. McGrath and seconded by Mr. Hughey to approve the Superintendent Contract as presented. On roll call, all members present voting yes. Motion carried.
On motion by Mr. Osman and seconded by Mr. Partridge to hire Jennifer Eastman as principal’s secretary for the 2019-2020 school year. On roll call, all members present voting yes. Motion carried.
On motion by Mr. Hughey and seconded by Mrs. Ashby to hire Brad Smith as technology Coordinator Assistant for the 2019-2020 school year. On roll call, all members present voting yes. Motion carried.
On motion by Mr. Osman and seconded by Mr. Hughey to hire Rick Kirt as a sub bus driver for the 2019- 2020 school year. On roll call, all members present voting yes. Motion carried.
On motion by Mr. Partridge and seconded by Dr. Blakely to hire Ben Godinez as Boys Soccer Assistant for the 2019-2020 school year. On roll call, all members present voting yes. Motion carried.
On motion by Mr. Osman and seconded by Mr. Partridge to approve the following volunteer coaching positions:
Boys Soccer: Sheldon McGrath
Bowling: Micah Cross and Tracy Schreiner Cheerleading: Hannah Stark
All members present voting yes. Motion carried.
On motion by Mr. Osman and seconded by Mr. Hughey to adjourn the Regular Meeting at 7:37 p.m. All members present voting yes. Motion carried.
The next regularly scheduled Meeting is Monday, July 15, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. in the Superintendent's Office.
http://www.aj81.net/Board%20of%20Education/Agendas%20-%20PDFs/2018-2019/June%202019%20Minutes.pdf
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