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Egyptian Community Unit School District No. 5 Board of Education met July 18.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

The meeting was called to order by Jeremy Greenley, President @ 6:00 p.m.

The roll call was as follows:

Diane Blaney Absent

Charlie Cox Present

Jeremy Greenley Present

Adam Henderson Present

Tim Koch Absent

Mike Mathis Present

Larry Smith Present

Pledge of Allegiance

A motion was made by Mike Mathis, second by Adam Henderson to approve the minutes of the previous meeting. All voted yea.

A motion was made by Adam Henderson, second by Mike Mathis to approve the bills and payroll. The roll call vote was as follows: Charlie Cox, yea; Jeremy Greenley, yea; Adam Henderson, yea; Mike Mathis, yea; Larry Smith, yea. Yea votes 5, Nay votes 0. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Jeremy Greenley, second by Adam Henderson to approve the Treasurer’s Report and Investments. Charlie Cox, yea; Jeremy Greenley, yea; Adam Henderson, yea; Mike Mathis, yea; Larry Smith, yea. Yea votes 5, Nay votes 0. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Mike Mathis, second by Adam Henderson to reimburse the Imprest Fund in the amount of $ 224.00. The roll call vote was as follows: Charlie Cox, yea; Jeremy Greenley, yea; Adam Henderson, yea; Mike Mathis, yea; Larry Smith, yea. Yea votes 5, Nay votes 0. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Mike Mathis, second by Charlie Cox to go into closed session at 6:43 p.m. for:

The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees, specific individuals who serve as independent contractors, or specific volunteers of the District or legal counsel for the District, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee, a specific individual who serves as an independent contractor, or volunteer of the District or against legal counsel for the District to determine its validity. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1)

All voted yea.

A motion was made by Charlie Cox, second by Mike Mathis to go out of closed session at 7:13 p.m. All voted yea.

A motion was made by Mike Mathis, second by Adam Henderson to accept the resignations of Rebecca Daniels and Allen Pearman. All voted yea.

A motion was made by Adam Henderson, second by Jeremy Greenley to employ Consuela Eastburn as a teacher for the 2022-2023 school year, pending Illinois certification. The roll call vote was as follows: Charlie Cox, yea; Jeremy Greenley, yea; Adam Henderson, yea; Mike Mathis, yea; Larry Smith, yea. Yea votes 5, Nay votes 0. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Mike Mathis, second by Adam Henderson to employ Amanda Lindley as a Special Education Teacher for the 2022-2023 school year. The roll call vote was as follows: Charlie Cox, yea; Jeremy Greenley, yea; Adam Henderson, yea; Mike Mathis, yea; Larry Smith, yea. Yea votes 5, Nay votes 0. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Jeremy Greenley, second by Mike Mathis to employ the coaching staff as per attachment for the 2022-2023 school year. The roll call vote was as follows: Charlie Cox, yea; Jeremy Greenley, yea; Adam Henderson, yea; Mike Mathis, yea; Larry Smith, yea. Yea votes 5, Nay votes 0. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Mike Mathis, second by Jeremy Greenley to employ Cory Allen as a paraprofessional for the 2022-2023 school year, pending Illinois certification. The roll call vote was as follows: Charlie Cox, yea; Jeremy Greenley, yea; Adam Henderson, yea; Mike Mathis, yea; Larry Smith, yea. Yea votes 5, Nay votes 0. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Mike Mathis, second by Adam Henderson to adopt the resolution regarding the Teacher Retirement Supplemental Savings Plan. The roll call vote was as follows: Charlie Cox, yea; Jeremy Greenley, yea; Adam Henderson, yea; Mike Mathis, yea; Larry Smith, yea. Yea votes 5, Nay votes 0. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Jeremy Greenely, second by Mike Mathis to adopt the resolution to approve the 2022- 2023 Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Services Plan. The roll call vote was as follows: Charlie Cox, yea; Jeremy Greenley, yea; Adam Henderson, yea; Mike Mathis, yea; Larry Smith, yea. Yea votes 5, Nay votes 0. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Mike Mathis, second by Adam Henderson to declare the items listed as surplus property. (Attachment) All voted yea.

A motion was made by Mike Mathis, second by Charlie Cox, to adjourn the meeting at 7:32 p.m. All voted yea.

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