Anna Jonesboro Community High School District 81 Board met Sept. 28.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
The Anna-Jonesboro Community High School held its Budget Meeting. Upon roll call at 5:45 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 FY2020-2021 School District Budget
On motion by Mr. Hughey and seconded by Mrs. Ashby to adjourn the Budget Meeting at 5:56 p.m. All members voting yes. Motion carried.
MINUTES
The Anna-Jonesboro Community High School held its regular meeting on September 28, 2020. Upon roll call at 6:00 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 Mr. Partridge and seconded by Mr. McGrath to approve the Agenda as written. All members present voting yes. Motion carried
On motion by Mr. Hughey and seconded by Dr. Blakely to approve the Consent Agenda which contained the following items: approval of board minutes on 8/17/2020, 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.
Joe Schuit from Bynre & Jones came and spoke about Track Repairs.
Julie Lewis and Amy Fitz-Wilson represented the teachers, items of interest as follows: Student Services Dept.: 24 seniors have completed 50 scholarship applications, and 18 seniors have completed over 40 college applications. All but 5 seniors
took the SAT on Wed, 9/23. The make-up date is Tuesday, 10/27. Miller & Walls have collaborated with college reps, college financial aid employees, ISAC, and the Cobden school counselor to put together a virtual SPINight event (goal 10/1 release). Keep an eye out for the announcement on Facebook this week. Parents and students are being contacted multiple ways to encourage FAFSA completion, which is now required for graduation. The sophomores received a 3 week Career Education unit through Google Classroom that Miller will follow-up on with a virtual Career Fair later this semester. Walls is pushing out Freshman Academy via Google Classroom and in-person study hall visits now. Both counselors have been contacting at-risk students and parents regularly in conjunction with administration and Barkley. Barkley has been doing home visits to help connect with at-risk students who are not engaging in school, in addition to working with special education students with social emotional goals in their IEPs. Ms. Maze is currently working with Senator Fowler to set up a virtual youth advisory council this fall. She has also been working with the Illinois Civics Mission Coalition to become a Regional Service Learning Facilitator. This would include working with local schools to create a Service Learning Activity/Program to encourage students to be more involved in our communities and government. Julie Lewis is working with the Southern District U.S. Marshal to arrange to have someone come and speak to her students. She had the opportunity to tour their facility at the East St. Louis Federal Building.
Curriculum Director Finders had previously submitted a report on Remote Learning Technology and Software Applications, Remote Learning Technology for students, Social Emotional Learning, Standardized Testing Updates, and new classes being offered.
Principal Detering reported on the incomplete grades, failure report, academic support services, staff survey, and discipline.
Superintendent Wright presented on renewal rates for insurance, vehicle replacement, and updates on the current hybrid learning plan/surveys.
On motion by Mr. Hughey and seconded by Dr. Blakely for the Board to enter into closed session at 7:32p.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 schedule 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. Osman and seconded by Mrs. Ashby to return to regular session at 7:59 p.m. On roll call, all members present voting yes. Motion carried.
On motion by Mr. Partridge and seconded by Mr. McGrath to Adopt of FY 2020-21 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 Dr. Blakely and seconded by Mrs. Ashby to approve the contract with Julie Draper for Speech Services for the 2020-2021 school year. On roll call, all members present voting yes. Motion carried.
On motion by Dr. Blakely and seconded by Dr. Teske to approve the Board Policy Updates. All members present voting yes. Motion carried.
On motion by Mr. Hughey and seconded by Mr. McGrath to approve the Resolution 20-09-28A Abating Working Cash Fund. On roll call, all members voting yes. Motion carried.
On motion by Dr. Teske and seconded by Mr. Osman to approve the Five County Regional Vocational System Joint Agreement Resolution. On roll call, all members voting yes. Motion carried.
On motion by Dr. Blakely and seconded by Mr. Hughey to approve the Memorandum of Understanding Regarding Health Insurance Benefits. On roll call, all members voting yes. Motion carried.
The Board discussed estimates for repairs needed on the track.
On motion by Mr. Partridge and seconded by Mrs. Ashby to accept the bid from McCann & Sons for A/C- Heating units for the Press Box. On roll call, all members voting yes. Motion carried.
On motion by Mr. Hughey and seconded by Mr. Partridge to approve Steve Taylor as Assistant Golf Coach. On roll call, all members voting yes. Motion carried.
On motion by Dr. Teske and seconded by Mrs. Ashby to approve Jennifer Cleghorn and Kerri Jones- Treece as Co-Student Council Sponsors. On roll call, all members voting yes. Motion carried.
On motion by Mr. Osman and seconded by Mr. Partridge to adjourn the Regular Meeting at 8:34 p.m. All members present voting yes. Motion carried.
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