Egyptian Community Unit School District No. 5 Board of Education met June 26.
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:
Brandon Blaney Present
Jeremy Greenley Present
Adam Henderson Present
Mike Mathis Present
Starla Sissom Present
Larry Smith Present
Latasha Woodson Absent
Pledge of Allegiance
A motion was made by Mike Mathis, second by Brandon Blaney to approve the consent agenda consisting of the following items:
a. Approval of Minutes
b. Approval of the Bills
c. Approval of the Treasurer’s Report
d. Approval to reimburse the Revolving Fund in the amount necessary to maintain the balance of $5,000.00
e. Approval of the Student Activity Fund
f. Approval of Attendance Report
The roll call vote was as follows: Mike Mathis, yea; Adam Henderson, yea; Brandon Blaney, yea; Larry Smith, yea; Starla Sissom, yea; Jeremy Greenley, yea. Yea Votes, 6, Nay votes 0. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Brandon Blaney, second by Adam Henderson, that a closed session be called at 6:28 p.m. to consider information regarding 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 a volunteer of the District or against legal counsel for the District 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)(2).
The roll call vote was as follows: Mike Mathis, yea; Adam Henderson, yea; Brandon Blaney, yea; Larry Smith, yea; Starla Sissom, yea; Jeremy Greenley, yea. Yea Votes, 6, Nay votes 0. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Mike Mathis, second by Starla Sissom to go out of closed session at 8:20 p.m. All voted yea.
A motion was made by Mike Mathis, second by Brandon Blaney to adopt the 2022-2023 Amended Budget as presented. The roll call vote was as follows: Mike Mathis, yea; Adam Henderson, yea; Brandon Blaney, yea; Larry Smith, yea; Starla Sissom, yea; Jeremy Greenley, yea. Yea Votes, 6, Nay votes 0. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Jeremy Greenley, second by Brandon Blaney to amend the 2023-2024 school calendar as presented. All voted yea.
A motion was made by Adam Henderson, second by Brandon Blaney to designate the Superintendent, Brad Misner and the Principal, Carie Arbuckle as custodian(s) of the Activity Fund. The roll call vote was as follows: Mike Mathis, yea; Adam Henderson, yea; Brandon Blaney, yea; Larry Smith, yea; Starla Sissom, yea; Jeremy Greenley, yea. Yea Votes, 6, Nay votes 0. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Brandon Blaney, second by Mike Mathis to approve the board policy updates presented last month as per attachment. The roll call vote was as follows: Mike Mathis, yea; Adam Henderson, yea; Brandon Blaney, yea; Larry Smith, yea; Starla Sissom, yea; Jeremy Greenley, yea. Yea Votes, 6, Nay votes 0. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Mike Mathis, second by Brandon Blaney to accept resignation from Callie Jackson. All voted yea.
A motion was made by Brandon Blaney, second by Adam Henderson to accept resignation from Zach Curtis. All voted yea.
A motion was made by Jeremy Greenley, second by Mike Mathis to employ Jane Adams as a part-time music teacher/coach for the 2023-2024 school year. The roll call vote was as follows: Mike Mathis, yea; Adam Henderson, yea; Brandon Blaney, yea; Larry Smith, yea; Starla Sissom, yea; Jeremy Greenley, yea. Yea Votes, 6, Nay votes 0. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Mike Mathis, second by Adam Henderson to employ Jessica Elkins as an elementary teacher for the 2023-2024 school year. The roll call vote was as follows: Mike Mathis, yea; Adam Henderson, yea; Brandon Blaney, yea; Larry Smith, yea; Starla Sissom, yea; Jeremy Greenley, yea. Yea Votes, 6, Nay votes 0. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Brandon Blaney, second by Mike Mathis to employ the following individuals as paraprofessionals for the 2023-2024 school year: Camille Bagby, Alexis Bigham, Janice Bigham, Alyssa Caballero, Wilma Edwards, Meghan Henderson, Kourtnee McHughs, Erin Miller, Jessica Miller, Skylar Pecord, Hannah Robinson, Aliesha Sams, Tiffiny Smith Gwen Steele and Van Steele. The roll call vote was as follows: Mike Mathis, yea; Adam Henderson, yea; Brandon Blaney, yea; Larry Smith, yea; Starla Sissom, yea; Jeremy Greenley, yea. Yea Votes, 6, Nay votes 0. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Jeremy Greenley, second by Mike Mathis to employ Norlisha Carthell as a Personal Aide for the 2023-2024 school year. The roll call vote was as follows: Mike Mathis, yea; Adam Henderson, yea; Brandon Blaney, yea; Larry Smith, yea; Starla Sissom, yea; Jeremy Greenley, yea. Yea Votes, 6, Nay votes 0. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Adam Henderson, second by Brandon Blaney, to employ Emily Mathis as a Personal Aide for the 2023-2024 school year. The roll call vote was as follows: Mike Mathis, abstained; Adam Henderson, yea; Brandon Blaney, yea; Larry Smith, yea; Starla Sissom, yea; Jeremy Greenley, yea. Yea Votes, 5, Nay votes 0, Abstain 1. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Mike Mathis, second by Adam Henderson to employ Ashley Thomasson as a permanent substitute for the 2023-2024 school year. The roll call vote was as follows: Mike Mathis, yea; Adam Henderson, yea; Brandon Blaney, yea; Larry Smith, yea; Starla Sissom, yea; Jeremy Greenley, yea. Yea Votes, 6, Nay votes 0. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Brandon Blaney, second by Mike Mathis to accept the following responsible bids for goods and services for the 2023-2024 school year:
Milk – Prairie Farms
Pest Control – TNT
The roll call vote was as follows: Mike Mathis, yea; Adam Henderson, yea; Brandon Blaney, yea; Larry Smith, yea; Starla Sissom, yea; Jeremy Greenley, yea. Yea Votes, 6, Nay votes 0. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Brandon Blaney, second by Adam Henderson to approve the 2023-2024 non-certificated salary schedule. The roll call vote was as follows: Mike Mathis, yea; Adam Henderson, yea; Brandon Blaney, yea; Larry Smith, yea; Starla Sissom, yea; Jeremy Greenley, yea. Yea Votes, 6, Nay votes 0. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Adam Henderson, second by Brandon Blaney to maintain the closed minutes as confidential. All voted yea.
A motion was made by Mike Mathis, second by Brandon Blaney to declare the reading material and technology equipment/supplies (see attached) as surplus property. All voted yea.
A motion was made by Mike Mathis, second by Brandon Blaney, to adjourn the meeting at 8:39 p.m. All voted yea.
https://4.files.edl.io/ae23/07/20/23/160305-60275af3-eb66-48e7-8958-875169560340.pdf
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