Massac County Unit School District #1 Board of Education met Sept. 25.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
A Regular Meeting of the Board of Education of Massac County Unit School District No. 1, Massac County, Illinois, was called to order in the Library of the Massac County High School, located at 2841 Old Marion Rd, Metropolis, IL, in said District at 6:30 PM by Mr. Mark Souders
Upon a roll call, the following members answered present:
Present: Jeff Brugger
Kelly Jennings
Don Koch
Jennifer Larrison
Mark Souders
John Willis
Also Present: Jason Hayes, Superintendent
Kristin Rousseau, Supt/Board Secretary
Absent: William Holt
At 6:30 PM with a motion from Koch and a second from Willis, the Board voted to go to Closed Session to consider information relative to employment, appointment, or dismissal of specific employees or officers, collective negotiating matters between employers and their employees or representatives; to discuss litigation – probable, imminent, pending or file. Roll call: Brugger, Jennings, Koch, Larrison, Willis, and Souders voted yes. Motion carried.
At 7:00 PM the Board returned to Open Session.
At 7:00 a Public Budget Hearing was called to order by Mr. Mark Souders. Upon a roll call, the following members answered present:
Present: Jeff Brugger
Kelly Jennings
Don Koch
Jennifer Larrison
Mark Souders
John Willis
Absent: William Holt
Mr. Hayes reviewed the proposed 2023-2024 Budget.
With a motion from Brugger and a second from Willis the Board voted to Approve the Adoption of the Proposed 2023/2024 Budget. Roll call: Brugger, Jennings, Koch, Larrison, Willis, and Souders voted yes. Motion carried.
With a motion from Brugger and a second from Larrison the Board voted to adjourn at 7:05 PM. Roll call: Brugger, Jennings, Koch, Larrison, Willis, and Souders voted yes. Motion carried.
Public Comment/Invited Guests:
Anthony Harris-Presentation on creating a district wide position for a Social Media Coordinator Aaron Clark-Thanked Mr. Hayes and Mrs. Mitchell for their work in reducing the insurance rates for the upcoming renewal.
A motion was made by Koch and seconded by Jennings to approve the consent agenda consisting of Minutes/Treasurer’s Report/Bills/Payroll. Roll call: Brugger, Jennings, Koch, Larrison, Willis, and Souders voted yes. Motion carried.
Superintendent’s Report
A. Revenue/Expenditures
B. Enrollment
C. Construction Project Updates
D. Franklin-Blue Ribbon Award
E. Upcoming Dates
Unfinished Business:
New Business:
With a motion from Larrison and a second from Koch the Board voted to Approve the Healthcare Renewal (MCEA Insurance Committee Recommendation was to continue with the current BCBS plan at a 7.6% increase). Roll call: Brugger, Holt, Jennings, Koch, Larrison, Willis, and Souders voted yes. Motion carried.
With a motion from Willis and a second from Larrison the Board voted to Approve the implementation of a Wellness Program (one year pilot). Roll call: Brugger, Jennings, Koch, Larrison, Willis, and Souders voted yes. Motion carried.
With a motion from Jennings and a second from Koch the Board voted to Approve the updated Massac Unit 1 Bullying Policy (see Policy 7:20 and 7:180). Roll call: Brugger, Jennings, Koch, Larrison, Willis, and Souders voted yes. Motion carried.
With a motion from Koch and a second from Brugger the Board voted to Approve the updated Massac Unit 1 Threat Assessment Plan. Roll call: Brugger, Jennings, Koch, Larrison, Willis, and Souders voted yes. Motion carried.
With a motion from Jennings and a second from Larrison the Board voted to Approve the revised FY24 Massac Unit 1 Attendance Policy. Roll call: Brugger, Jennings, Koch, Larrison, Willis, and Souders voted yes. Motion carried.
Personnel:
With a motion made by Willis and seconded by Brugger the Board voted to Approve the resignation of Brock Frazier-Technology Aide as of 9.29.23. Roll call: Brugger, Jennings, Koch, Larrison, Willis, and Souders voted yes. Motion carried.
With a motion made by Brugger and seconded by Larrison the Board voted to Approve the resignation of Barbara LIndsey-MJHS Cook as of 6.1.24. Roll call: Brugger, Jennings, Koch, Larrison, Willis, and Souders voted yes. Motion carried.
With a motion made by Brugger and seconded by Larrison the Board voted to Approve the Retirement of Paula Foss and Teri Barbato both effective June 2024. Roll call: Brugger, Jennings, Koch, Larrison, Willis, and Souders voted yes. Motion carried.
With a motion made by Jennings and seconded by Koch the Board voted to Approve the Retirement of Jennifer Angelly and Susan Flannery both effective June 2026 . Roll call: Brugger, Jennings, Koch, Larrison, Willis, and Souders voted yes. Motion carried.
With a motion made by Brugger and seconded by Larrison the Board voted to Approve the Hiring of Meagan Musselman as MCHS Academic Team Sponsor. Roll call: Brugger, Jennings, Koch, Larrison, Willis, and Souders voted yes. Motion carried.
With a motion made by Brugger and seconded by Jennings the Board voted to Approve the Hiring of Presley Ginger as Elementary School Nurse. Roll call: Brugger, Jennings, Koch, Larrison, Willis, and Souders voted yes. Motion carried.
With a motion made by Brugger and seconded by Larrison the Board voted to Expel Student A until the end of the school year. Roll call: Brugger, Jennings, Koch, Larrison, Willis, and Souders voted yes. Motion carried.
With a motion made by Brugger and seconded by Larrison the Board voted to Expel Student B until the end of the school year. Roll call: Brugger, Jennings, Koch, Larrison, Willis, and Souders voted yes. Motion carried.
With a motion from Larrison and a second from Brugger the Board voted to adjourn at 7:42 PM. Roll call: Brugger, Jennings, Koch, Larrison, Willis, and Souders voted yes. Motion carried.
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