Joppa-Maple Grove Community Unit School District 38 Board of Education met Aug. 26.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
Board meeting called to order at 6:30 p.m.
Roll call, Danny Burnett, absent. Present: Kevin Castleman, Chris McGinness, Denise Meyer, Stacey Reames, Peggy McNeill, Gail Stubblefield
Others present, Terri Waddel, Kelly Cunningham, Heida Carter, Linda Kennedy, Jeff Dufour, Beth Pender, Abby Ross, Chelsea Stewart.
Danny Burnett entered the meeting at 6:35.
New Teachers were introduced and welcomed to the District.
No Public Comments.
Ms. Waddell showed the board a web site that could be pulled up and shows all the information about your school, and neighboring schools in the state of Illinois. Information like how you rate in the state, poverty level, mobility levels just about any information can be found on this site. We need to get the info out to parents. Very interesting and informative.
Dr. Artman went over the finances with the board, explaining what is going on at both schools as far as repairs. Board was also given a copy of the budget that will be voted on next month.
The JAMP Board meeting is on Thursday evening. Gail will attend.
Motion by Chris and second by Denise to go into closed session for the purpose of student discipline, the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body. 5ILCS 120/2 (c) (1)
All voted yes. Went into closed session at 7:30
Resumed regular meeting at 8:15. Motion by Danny and second by Denise, all voted yes. M/C.
Motion by Stacey and second by Chris to go back into closed session at 8:16, all voted yes. Back in closed session.
Motion by Chris and second by Stacey to come out of closed session at 8:25. All voted yes. M/C.
Motion by Stacey and second by Chris to approve the Consent Agenda with the removal of the FFA Field Trip to vote separately.
Approval of Regular Board Meeting Minutes, 7/22/19
Approval of Financial Reports, Activity Funds, Bills and Payroll.
Establishment of Budget Hearing date and time as September 23rd at 6 p.m. in Joppa HIgh Library.
Designation of Title IX Grievance Officer, District Nondiscrimination Coordinator, Complaint Manager, District Liaison to Homeless, District Chain of Command, FOIA Officer for 2019/2020
Approve updated Extra-Curricular Positions
Approve Extra Duty Positions 2019/2020
Approve Jamp Policies
Stacey, yes
Chris, yes
Danny, yes
Denise, yes
Peggy, yes
Gail, yes
Kevin, yes M/C
Motion by Stacey and second by Peggy to approve the upcoming FFA National Convention to Indianapolis, IN. with the changes as discussed.
All voted yes, M/C.
Motion by Stacey and second by Denise to adopt the Tentative Budget for FY 2020
Stacey, yes
Denise, yes
Danny, yes
Chris, yes
Peggy, yes
Gail, yes
Kevin,yes M/C.
Motion by Chris and second by Danny to approve the addition of an extra instructional period and preparation time for Ashlin Lowery.
Chris, yes
Danny, yes
Stacey, yes
Peggy, yes
Denise, yes
Gail, yes
Kevin, yes. M/C
Motion by Chris and second by Stacey to approve the part-time employment of Melissa Bound as a certified teacher.
Chris, yes
Stacey, yes
Danny, yes
Denise, yes
Peggy, yes
Gail, yes
Kevin, yes M/C.
Motion by Denise and second by Danny to approve the long-term employment of Beth Pender as a Substitute teacher for up to 90 days.
Denise, yes
Danny, yes
Chris, yes
Stacey, yes
Peggy, yes
Gail, yes
Kevin, yes M/C.
Motion by Kevin and second by Denise to adjourn at 8:30. All voted yes. Meeting adjourned.
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