Anna Jonesboro Community High School District 81 Board of Education met July 17.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
Public Hearing Minutes
The Anna-Jonesboro Community High School held a Public Hearing for the purpose of hearing testimony concerning the application for a waiver/modification to the Illinois School Code. It was called to order by President Kyle Vosburgh on July 17, 2023. Upon roll call at 5:45 p.m. the following members were present: Mr. Vosburgh, Mr. Bracken, Mr. Houseman, Ms. Johnson, Ms. Plott and Mr. Mix. Mr. McGrath entered at 5:47 p.m. Also present was Rob Wright, Superintendent, Brett Detering, Principal and Scott Finders-Curriculum Director. A total of 8 other people were in attendance at the hearing.
No comments were made in favor for it or against it and there was no written correspondence in regards to the waiver.
On motion by Mr. Houseman and seconded by Mr. Bracken to adjourn the Public Hearing at 5:48 p.m. All members present voting yes. Motion carried.
Public Hearing Minutes
The Anna-Jonesboro Community High School held the Public Hearing Meeting on July 17, 2023. Upon roll call at 5:48 p.m. the following members were present: Mr. McGrath, Mr. Vosburgh, Mr. Houseman, Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. Plott, Mr. Mix, and Mr. Bracken.
Public Hearing for purpose of receiving public comment on the proposed e-Learning program, which, if approved, will permit students’ instruction to be received electronically while students are not physically present in lieu of the district’s scheduled emergency days.
Comments were made by the following people: Josh Gooden, Jim Jammer and Linda Kersten.
On motion by Mr. Mix and seconded by Mr. Vosburgh to adjourn the Meeting at 6:02 p.m. On roll call, all members present voting yes. Motion carried.
MINUTES
The Anna-Jonesboro Community High School held its regular meeting on July 17, 2023. Upon roll call at 6:02 p.m. the following members were present: Mr. McGrath, Mr. Vosburgh, Mr. Houseman, Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. Plott, Mr. Mix, and Mr. Bracken.
On motion by Mrs. Plott and seconded by Mr. Houseman to approve the Agenda as written. All members present voting yes. Motion carried.
On motion by Mrs. Johnson and seconded by Mr. Vosburgh to approve the Consent Agenda which contained the following items: approval of board minutes on 6/20/23; approval of closed session minutes; approval of payment for bills, acceptance of financial reports, and destruction of closed session recordings at least 18 months old. On roll call, all members present voting yes. Motion carried.
Recognition of visitors and correspondence: Ryan Dodd-Architect
Public Comments: Josh Gooden
Curriculum Director Finders reported on students’ scores in AP classes.
Principal Detering reported on upcoming registration.
Superintendent Wright reported on summer projects and possible donation to the CEO program.
On motion by Mr. Houseman and seconded by Mr. Mix for the Board to enter into closed session at 6:26 p.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) Litigation, when an action against, affecting or on behalf of the particular public body has been filed and is pending before a court or administrative tribunal, or when the public body finds that an action is probable or imminent, in which case the basis for the finding shall be recorded and entered into the minutes of the closed meeting. 5 ILCS 120/2 (c)(11) Discussion of minutes of meeting lawfully closed under the Open Minutes Act, whether for the purposes of approval by the body of the minutes or semi-annual review of the minutes as mandated by Section 2.05. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(14) On roll call, all members present voting yes. Motion carried.
On motion by Mrs. Johnson and seconded by Mr. Bracken to return to regular session at 7:03. On roll call, all members present voting yes. Motion carried.
On motion by Mrs. Plott and seconded by Mr. Mix to approve keeping all Closed Session Minutes closed. All members present voting yes. Motion carried.
Cafeteria Report distributed to Board Members.
On motion by Mr. Houseman and seconded by Mr. Mix to approve the application for a waiver/modification to the Illinois School Code which would permit the District to charge less than 110% of the per capita tuition charge for non-resident children of full time employees of the District. On roll call, all members present voting yes. Motion carried.
On motion by Mr. Vosburgh and seconded by Mrs. Johnson to approve the Final reading and the Board Policy Updates. All members present voting yes. Motion carried.
On motion by Mr. Bracken and seconded by Mr. Mix to approve the purchase of a new Phone System. On roll call, all members present voting yes. Motion carried.
On motion by Mr. Houseman and seconded by Mrs. Johnson to approve Resolution 23-07-17A to Adopt Learning Program in Lieu of the District’s Scheduled Emergency Days. All members present voting yes. Motion carried.
On motion by Mrs. Johnson and seconded by Mrs. Plott to approve the Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Anna and Anna District #37 in regards to a School Resource Officer. On roll call, all members present voting yes. Motion carried.
Discussion on shared superintendent/services with Anna District #37.
On motion by Mr. Houseman and seconded by Mr. Vosburgh to hire Rodney Seip as Head Girls Basketball Coach. On roll call, 5 Yeas (McGrath, Houseman, Johnson, Plott, Bracken) 2 Nays (Vosburgh, Mix). Motion carried.
On motion by Mr. Vosburgh and seconded by Mr. Mix to approve Makayla Schlenker as Volunteer Assistant Cheer Coach. All members present voting yes. Motion carried.
Soccer Complex was discussed.
President Vosburgh called for a special meeting on Thursday, July 20, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. in the District Office.
On motion by Mr. Houseman and seconded by Mr. Mix to adjourn the Regular Meeting at 9:17 p.m. On roll call, all members present voting yes. Motion carried.
Next regularly scheduled meeting is Monday, August 21, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. in the High School Library.
MINUTES
The Anna-Jonesboro Community High School held a special meeting on July 20, 2023. Upon roll call at 5:30 p.m. the following members were present: Mr. Vosburgh, Mr. Houseman, Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. Plott, Mr. Mix, and Mr. Bracken.
On motion by Mr. Houseman and seconded by Mr. Mix to approve the Agenda as written. All members present voting yes.
Public Comments: None
On motion by Mr. Vosburgh and seconded by Mr. Bracken to approve the purchase of a Driver’s Education vehicle from Coad Chevrolet. On roll call, all members present voting yes. Motion carried.
Motion by Mr. Bracken and seconded by Mr. Mix to adjourn the special meeting at 5:31 p.m. All members present voting yes. Motion carried.
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