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New Simpson Hill Community School District 32 Board of Education met Jan. 9.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

President Hoffard called the regular board meeting of January 09, 2023, to order at 6:00PM.  Present were: Hoffard, Mize, Ross, Hill, Widowski, Treat, and Baity.

Administration present:  Mr. Nighswander and Ms. Yandell Visitors: Kathy Anderson, Kevin Wills

Motion by Hill seconded by Ross to approve the regular minutes of the 12-08-22 board meetings, carried.

Motion by Hill seconded by Treat to approve the financial report as presented and payment of the bills as listed in the amount of $48,055., carried.

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS: Enrollment/Mobility Report; Calendar/Menu; School Board election; Lunch audit; Maintenance grant; EPA permit issues; Kitchen equipment grant; Kevin Wills – Bernardi Securities

 Motion by Hill seconded by Treat to approve the FY23 Sonority List for certified personnel as presented, carried.

Let the record show the second reading of policies. 2:100, 2:105, 2:150, 2:210, 2:250, 2:265, 3:10, 4:10, 4:55, 4:140, 4:165, 5:20, 5:120, 5:170, 5:190, 5:220, 5:250, 5:260, 5:280, 5:320, 5:330, 6:15, 6:20, 6:250, 6:255, 6:260, 6:270, 6:340, 6:50, 6:60, 6:65, 7:10, 7:100, 7:180, 7:250, 7:285, 7:290, 7:340, 7:50, 7:70.

Motion to authorize the Superintendent to have Bus #5 repaired, tabled.

Motion by Treat seconded by Mize to authorize the Superintendent to advertise for a principal position, carried.

Motion by Hill seconded by Baity to convene to closed session at 7:14 PM to discuss:

Appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employee of the District or legal counsel for the District, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee or against legal counsel for the District to determine its validity. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1)

Discussion of minutes of meetings lawfully closed under the Open Meetings Act, whether for purposes of approval by the body of the minutes or semi-annual review of the minutes as mandated by Section 2.06. 5 ILCS 120/2 c (14) carried.

Motion by Hill seconded by Treat to resume open session at 7:45 PM, carried.

Motion by Widowski seconded by Baity to leave the closed session minutes dated 12/10/82, 1/14/85, 2/17/83, 10/8/85, 11/11/85 and 10/7/04 closed to the public, carried.

Motion by Mize seconded by Hill employ Kate Mullins as Pre-K part time aide starting immediately pending background check and proper certification as presented, carried.

Motion by Widowski seconded by Hill to employ Lisa Page as temporary part-time Speech and Language pathologist as presented, carried.

Motion by Treat seconded by Hill to adjourn, carried.