Anna Jonesboro Community High School District 81 Board met Sept. 18.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
The Anna-Jonesboro Community High School held its Budget Meeting on September 16, 2019. Upon roll call at 5:49 p.m. the following members were present: Dr. Teske, Mr. Osman, Mr. Hughey, Mr. Partridge, Mr. McGrath, Mrs. Ashby, and Dr. Blakely. Also present was Superintendent Wright and Brett Detering.
Public Hearing for FY2019-2020 School District Budget
On motion by Mr. Hughey and seconded by Dr. Blakely to adjourn the Budget Meeting at 5:57 p.m. All members voting yes. Motion carried.
MINUTES
The Anna-Jonesboro Community High School held its regular meeting on September 16, 2019. Upon roll call at 6:03 p.m. the following members were present: Dr. Teske, Mr. Osman, Mr. Hughey, Dr. Blakely, Mr. McGrath, Mrs. Ashby, and Mr. Partridge. Also present was Superintendent Wright and Principal Brett Detering.
On motion by Dr. Teske and seconded by Mrs. Ashby to approve the Agenda as written. All members present voting yes. Motion carried
On motion by Dr. Blakely and seconded by Mr. McGrath to approve the Consent Agenda which contained the following items: approval of board minutes on 8/19/2019, approval of closed session minutes, approval of payment of bills and acceptance of financial reports. On roll call, all members present voting yes. Motion carried.
The items of interest from the teachers were as follows: The Counseling Department took 40 students to listen to admissions presentations and tour McKendree and SIUE on Thursday, Sept 5th. Students were able to compare a small, private university
experience to a large public university. The counselors will also be taking a group of 77 students to SIU Day Wednesday, Sept 18th. Students who attend this field trip will get to sit in on presentations given by a variety of majors. Finally, the counselors have also arranged for a representative from the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) to visit A-J on Friday, Sept 20 to speak with Government, Resource, and Eng III courses (juniors and seniors) about completing the FAFSA. FAFSA completion will be required for IL high school graduates beginning with the class of 2021 (per a new law). The ISAC rep will then return on October 3rd and 29th to help students complete the FAFSA at school. The counselors are hoping that this will increase our FAFSA completion rates.
Mrs. Houseman has a backer for her Little Lending Libraries, and those libraries have been purchased--3 of them! She has received permission from Lick Creek School to place a library there. Mrs. Alsip and the Beta Club will be taking over care of the library once it’s placed. She is in the process of getting permission from Jonesboro school to do the same thing, and would like to place a lending library at the top (by Union Hall) of the A-J grounds, too. The Art Club is collaborating with the Anna Arts Center on a Haunted House this year. Students have been hard at work planning and building the sets. The haunted house will be open on Fridays and Saturdays in October beginning on the 11th. Come on by---If You Dare!! FBLA’s theme this year is “A World of Opportunity.” We have several community service projects planned for the school year. Some of the projects include painting the exterior of the Anna Arts Center building and helping decorate storefronts for Colorfest weekend in October. Students also want to start offering a “Fun Cart Friday” for faculty and staff. This cart would be stocked with soda, water and snacks for faculty and show appreciation for all of their hard work. Wildcat T’s has been super busy. The order for the Navy was delivered and they were very happy with the shirts. We just made an order of Wildcat Wednesday shirts. Bismark-Henning High School football program had all of their shirts made by Wildcat T’s this year, and that was almost a $5000 order. They already have their playoff shirt design done, so as soon as they get their 6th win this season Coach Dodd will put those orders out. We have the Paws out for Cancer volleyball game shirt design done and orders should be circulating soon. The Huddle Club had another successful shirt sale this season. All of the homecoming shirts will be made in house this year as well as the Annual Blue and White day shirt. We were also asked to make a couple class reunion shirts this year from the class of 1969 and 1989. The BioMed class has already had visits this year from Investigator Tammy Turner, the Union County Ambulance Service, and Cordy Love, a representative from SIH. Other visiting in the near future include Bryan Crain from Crain Funeral Home, Detective Paul Echols, and Jordia Coleman from SIU College of Health Services.
Curriculum Director Finders had submitted a report on social emotional learning.
Principal Detering reported on the enrollment, discipline, ALICE Refresher, safety drills, and the cafeteria.
Superintendent Wright presented on contracting with Rogers Roofing to replace the roof on the house next door. He is still waiting on final renewal rates from our insurance provider. He reminded the board of the IASB Shawnee Division Fall Dinner Meeting is October 8, 2019 at Harrisburg High School; the dinner begins at 6:30 and will be followed by the business meeting. He also reported on Evidenced Based Funding Plan, 5 year plan for facility upgrades, sponsors, website, soccer concessions, and the IASB Joint Annual Conference.
On motion by Mr. Partridge and seconded by Mr. McGrath for the Board to enter into closed session at 6:57p.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) On roll call, all members present voting yes. Motion carried.
On motion by Mr. Osman and seconded by Mr. Partridge to return to regular session at 7:50 p.m. On roll call all members present voting yes. Motion carried.
On motion by Dr. Blakely and seconded by Dr. Teske to Adopt of FY 2019-20 School District Budget. On roll call all members present voting yes. Motion carried.
Mr. Wright presented the Administrator and Teacher Salary Benefits Report.
On motion by Mr. Partridge and seconded by Mr. Hughey to approve the contract with Julie Draper for Speech Services for the 2019-2020 school year. On roll call all members present voting yes. Motion carried.
Final Reading of Board Policy Update.
On motion by Mr. Hughey and seconded by Mr. Osman to approve the Board Policy Updates. All members present voting yes. Motion carried.
Fees for Athletic contests have been set with a cap of $1000.00.
On motion by Mr. McGrath and seconded by Mrs. Ashby to adjourn the Regular Meeting at 8:11 p.m. All members present voting yes. Motion carried.
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