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Anna Community Consolidated School District 37 Board of Education met Sept. 19.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

Board President Grant Capel called the meeting to order at 5:31 p.m.

Roll Call

                           Present           Absent        Arr. Late

Grant Capel     ____X_____ __________ __________

Craig Dillman   ____X_____ __________ __________

Tracee Foley    __________ ____X_____ __________

Josh Gooden   __________ __________ 6:13pm by phone

Pam Needling  ____X_____ __________ __________

Dave Sullivan  ____X_____ __________ __________

Austin Walker  ____X_____ __________ __________

Others:

Superintendent, Julie Bullard

Principals, Mark Laster, Angela Clay, Rob Lannom

Staff, Joshua Shearer

A motion was made by Dave Sullivan and seconded by Grant Capel to approve the agenda for the meeting. Roll call vote: Grant Capel, yea; Craig Dillman, yea; Pam Needling, yea; Dave Sullivan, yea; Austin Walker, yea. Motion: Carried.

A motion was made by Austin Walker and seconded by Craig Dillman to enter Public Hearing for the purpose of discussing the 2022-2023 Budget. Voice vote: Motion: Carried.

A motion was made by Dave Sullivan and seconded by Grant Capel to close the Public Hearing on the 2022-2023 Budget. Voice vote: Motion: Carried.

The Public Hearing was closed after discussion of the 2022-2023 Budget.

A motion was made by Austin Walker and seconded by Pam Needling to approve the consent agenda of the following items: Minutes of August 15, 2022 Regular Meeting, Financial Reports: Activity Fund, Revolving Fund, Treasurer’s Report, Cafeteria Report, Insurance Report, Approve Bills and Payroll, Review of District Bullying Policy. Roll call vote: Grant Capel, yea; Craig Dillman, yea; Pam Needling, yea; Dave Sullivan, yea; Austin Walker, yea. Motion: Carried.

AEEA reports they are thankful for the insurance buy out.

A motion was made by Dave Sullivan and seconded by Pam Needling to approve the 2022-2023 Budget. Roll call vote: Grant Capel, yea; Craig Dillman, yea; Pam Needling, yea; Dave Sullivan, yea; Austin Walker, yea. Motion: Carried.

A motion was made by Pam Needling and seconded by Austin Walker to approve the purchase of a 2020 71 Passenger Thomas C2 bus from Midwest Bus Sales for $88,250. Roll call vote: Grant Capel, yea; Craig Dillman, yea; Pam Needling, yea; Dave Sullivan, yea; Austin Walker, yea. Motion: Carried.

A motion was made by Grant Capel and seconded by Pam Needling to approve the Jostens Yearbook Agreement for 2023-2025. Roll call vote: Grant Capel, yea; Craig Dillman, yea; Pam Needling, yea; Dave Sullivan, yea; Austin Walker, yea. Motion: Carried.

A motion was made by Dave Sullivan and seconded by Austin Walker to approve the Pre-K Construction Grant. Roll call vote: Grant Capel, yea; Craig Dillman, yea; Pam Needling, yea; Dave Sullivan, yea; Austin Walker, yea. Motion: Carried.

A motion was made by Pam Needling and seconded by Grant Capel to approve the quote from Plott Construction for demolition and clean-up of 107 Warren St. in the amount of $5,000. Roll call vote: Grant Capel, yea; Craig Dillman, yea; Pam Needling, yea; Dave Sullivan, yea; Austin Walker, yea. Motion: Carried.

A motion as made by Dave Sullivan and seconded by Pam Needling to approve the quote from Security Alarm for the Access Control System in the amount of $19,704. Roll call vote: Grant Capel, yea; Craig Dillman, yea; Pam Needling, yea; Dave Sullivan, yea; Austin Walker, yea. Motion: Carried.

A motion was made by Pam Needling and seconded by Dave Sullivan to approve the quote from Security Alarm for the Camera System in the amount of $13,614. Roll call vote: Grant Capel, yea; Craig Dillman, yea; Pam Needling, yea; Dave Sullivan, yea; Austin Walker, yea. Motion: Carried.

Superintendent Bullard reported on the following:

a.) IASB Update

b.) FOIA Request(s)

c.) Anna Community Consolidated School District #37 Educational Foundation Update

d.) Staffing Needs

e.) Finances

f.) Building Construction & Improvements Update

∙ Walk-in Cooler

∙ Summer 2022 Projects (Lincoln bathrooms, HVAC, roof, lockers)

∙ Basketball Court Movement

∙ Safety Grant Items (Door Locks)

Mrs. Clay reported that all benchmark testing has been completed for K-5 with interventions in progress. We are continuing with Star Student Friday with an assembly every Friday morning. Mrs. Yates and Mrs. Randolph have been doing a great job with the SEL program.

Mr. Lannom reported on athletics and extracurricular activities. The cross country team has been performing well at meets; girls placing third overall at Carbondale. The marching band placed second at the Cache River Days Parade and third at the Apple Fest Parade. The Baseball team won first place in the conference tournament at Jonesboro, and the softball team won second place at their conference tournament at Shawnee. Anna District 37 has conducted safety drills since the beginning of the school year, including an intruder drill and a fire drill. District Administration will be meeting with local emergency response teams next month to review our current emergency plans. Mr. Lannom reported on one in-school suspension and five out of school suspensions, and gave a list of upcoming events.

Mr. Laster reported that math teachers have received Ready Math training with Curriculum Associates to look at the changes to our curriculum. The updated curriculum will now be used in all math classrooms. New junior high science and social studies curriculum have been purchased and the materials are in. We will train teachers throughout the remainder of this year and implement them next year. The reading curriculum search committee has narrowed the search to one company. They are meeting with the company representative on October 31st for a deeper dive and a question and answer time. Certified staff observations are underway. We are back to normal observation cycle this year, which will include evaluations for about thirty certified staff members. Our new social worker, Mrs. Randolph has set a student referral process in place and communicated this to staff. Her caseload is increasing daily. Mrs. Yates is pushing into all classrooms at least once a week, teaching social and emotional lessons. She continues to meet with grade level teacher teams during this process in order to ensure we are addressing the social/emotional needs of students.

A motion was made by Dave Sullivan and seconded by Austin Walker to enter executive session for the purpose of the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees 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 body to determine its validity. 5 ILCS 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)(1). The placement of individual student in special education programs and other matters relating to individual students. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(10). Mrs. Clay reported that all benchmark testing has been completed for K-5 with interventions in progress. We are continuing with Star Student Friday with an assembly every Friday morning. Mrs. Yates and Mrs. Randolph have been doing a great job with the SEL program. Roll call vote: Grant Capel, yea; Craig Dillman, yea; Pam Needling, yea; Dave Sullivan, yea; Austin Walker, yea. Motion: Carried.

Board went into executive session at 6:13 p.m.

Board returned to open session at 6:45 p.m.

A motion was made by Pam Needling and seconded by Dave Sullivan to approve the executive session minutes of August 15, 2022 regular meeting. Roll call vote: Grant Capel, yea; Craig Dillman, yea; Pam Needling, yea; Dave Sullivan, yea; Austin Walker, yea. Josh Gooden (by phone) yea. Motion: Carried.

A motion was made by Craig Dillman and seconded by Pam Needling to accept the resignation of Jonathan Meirndorf effective September 22, 2022. Roll call vote: Grant Capel, yea; Craig Dillman, yea; Pam Needling, yea; Dave Sullivan, yea; Austin Walker, yea; Josh Gooden, yea. Motion: Carried.

A motion was made by Pam Needling and seconded by Austin Walker to accept the resignation of Heath Newman effective September 5, 2022. Roll call vote: Grant Capel, yea; Craig Dillman, yea; Pam Needling, yea; Dave Sullivan, yea; Austin Walker, yea; Josh Gooden, yea. Motion: Carried.

A motion was made by Dave Sullivan and seconded by Pam Needling to hire Matt Goddard as a daytime custodian. Roll call vote: Grant Capel, yea; Craig Dillman, yea; Pam Needling, yea; Dave Sullivan, yea; Austin Walker, yea; Josh Gooden, yea. Motion: Carried.

A motion was made by Austin Walker and seconded by Dave Sullivan to hire Caleb Mixen as an evening custodian(s) with the understanding that they will earn their bus driver’s license within 90 days. Roll call vote: Grant Capel, yea; Craig Dillman, yea; Pam Needling, yea; Dave Sullivan, yea; Austin Walker, yea; Josh Gooden, yea. Motion: Carried.

A motion was made by Pam Needling and seconded by Dave Sullivan to accept the resignation of Carrie Gaddis as Student Council Representative. Roll call vote: Grant Capel, yea; Craig Dillman, yea; Pam Needling, yea; Dave Sullivan, yea; Austin Walker, yea; Josh Gooden, yea. Motion: Carried.

A motion was made by Dave Sullivan and seconded by Josh Gooden to hire Missy Taylor as Student Council Representative. Roll call vote: Grant Capel, yea; Craig Dillman, yea; Pam Needling, yea; Dave Sullivan, yea; Austin Walker, yea; Josh Gooden, yea. Motion: Carried.

A motion was made by Pam Needling and seconded by Dave Sullivan to hire Melody Presswood as a part time bus/van driver with the understanding that she will earn her bus driver’s license within 90 days. Roll call vote: Grant Capel, yea; Craig Dillman, yea; Pam Needling, yea; Dave Sullivan, yea; Austin Walker, yea; Josh Gooden, yea. Motion: Carried.

A motion was made by Austin Walker and seconded by Pam Needling to hire September Davis as cheerleading coach. Roll call vote: Grant Capel, yea; Craig Dillman, yea; Pam Needling, yea; Dave Sullivan, yea; Austin Walker, yea; Josh Gooden, yea. Motion: Carried.

A motion was made by Pam Needling and seconded by Dave Sullivan to approve Ashley Guined and Meghan Ballard as volunteers to help with cheerleading. Roll call vote: Grant Capel, yea; Craig Dillman, yea; Pam Needling, yea; Dave Sullivan, yea; Austin Walker, yea; Josh Gooden, yea. Motion: Carried.

A motion was made by Austin Walker and seconded by Grant Capel to approve action on the MOU with AEEA regarding the Egyptian Trust. Roll call vote: Grant Capel, yea; Craig Dillman, yea; Pam Needling, yea; Dave Sullivan, yea; Austin Walker, yea; Josh Gooden, yea. Motion: Carried.

A motion was made by Dave Sullivan and seconded by Austin Walker to adjourn at 6:54 p.m. with the next meeting being a regular meeting scheduled for October 17, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. Voice vote: Motion: Carried.

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