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Anna Community Consolidated School District 37 Board of Education met Oct. 17.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

Minutes

Board of Education Meeting

October 17, 2023

Board President Josh Gooden called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.

Roll Call

                               Present        Absent       Arr. Late

Josh Gooden    _____X____ __________ __________

Jim Hammer     _____X____ __________ __________

Pam Needling   _____X____ __________ __________

Cheryl Ligon     _____X____ __________ __________

Brooke Frank   _____X____ __________ __________

Collin Crane     _____X____ __________ __________

Lottie Smith      _____X____ __________ __________

Superintendent Brent Boren

Principals, Mark Laster, Angela Clay, Rob Lannom

Staff, Ginger Staples, Clarissa Ralls

A motion was made by Jim Hammer and seconded by Collin Crane to approve the agenda for the meeting. Voice vote. Motion carried.

Public Hearing concerning the intent of the Board of Education of Community Consolidated School District Number 37, Union County, Illinois to sell $1,200,000.00 working cash bonds. Public Hearing for the 2023-2024 school budget. Hearing opened at 5:30 p.m.

A motion was made by Cheryl Ligon and seconded by Jim Hammer to adjourn the public hearing concerning the intent of the Board of Education of Community Consolidated School District Number 37, Union County, Illinois to sell $1,200,000.00 working cash bonds. Roll call vote: Josh Gooden, yea; Jim Hammer, yea; Pam Needling, yea; Cheryl Ligon, yea; Brooke Frank, yea; Collin Crane, yea; Lottie Smith, yea. Motion carried. Hearing closed at 5:30 p.m.

Public Hearing concerning the waiver/modification to the Illinois School Code which would permit Anna CCSD #37 to charge less than 110% of per capita tuition for non-resident children of full-time employees of Anna-Jonesboro Community High School District #81 who reside outside Anna-Jonesboro District #81 boundaries. Hearing opened at 5:31 p.m.

A motion was made by Brooke Frank and seconded by Josh Gooden to adjourn the public hearing concerning the waiver/modification to the Illinois School Code which would permit Anna CCSD #37 to charge less than 110% of per capita tuition for non-resident children of full-time employees of Anna-Jonesboro Community High School District #81 who reside outside Anna Jonesboro District #81 boundaries. Roll call vote: Josh Gooden, yea; Jim Hammer, yea; Pam Needling, yea; Cheryl Ligon, yea; Brooke Frank, yea; Collin Crane, yea; Lottie Smith, yea. Motion carried. Hearing closed at 5:32 p.m.

A motion was made by Jim Hammer and seconded by Cheryl Ligon to approve the consent agenda of the following items: Minutes of the September 25, 2023 Regular Meeting, Financial Reports: Activity Fund, Revolving Fund, Treasurer’s Report, Cafeteria Report, Insurance Report, Approve Bills and Payroll. Second reading of changes to the following policies:2:80 Board Oath, 2:150 Committees, 2:170 Procurement of Architect, 2:250 Access to Dist. Public, 2:280-E Exhibit- Board Member Code of Conduct, 2:220-E5 Semi-annual review of closed meeting minutes, 3:10 Goals and Objectives, 3:40-E Checklist for the Superintendent Employment Contract Negotiations Process, 4:40 Incurring Debt, 4:45 Insufficient Fund Checks and Recovery, 4:55 Use of Credit6 and Procurement Cards, 4:100 Insurance Management, 5:120

Employee Ethics, 5:170 Copyright, 5:190 Teacher Qualifications, 5:230 Maintaining Student Discipline, 5:285 Drug and Alcohol Testing for school bus and commercial vehicles. 6:10 Educational Philosophy and Objectives, 6:60 Curriculum Content, 6:190 Extracurricular and Co Curricular Activities, 6:210 Instructional Materials, 6:240 Field Trips, 6:270 Guidance and Counseling, 7:70 Attendance and Truancy, 7:180 Prevention of and Response to Bullying, 7:305 Student Athlete Concussions and Head Injuries, 7:10-E Exhibit- Equal Educational Opportunities Within the School Community, 8:25 Advertising and Distributing Materials in School, 8:70 Accommodating Individuals with disabilities, 8:95 Parental Involvement. Roll call vote: Josh Gooden, yea; Jim Hammer, yea; Pam Needling, yea; Cheryl Ligon, yea; Brooke Frank, yea; Collin Crane, yea; Lottie Smith, yea. Motion carried.

Ginger Staples reported for AEEA. RTI is in full swing, and Kindergarten Reading Night was held on September 28th. Everyone fully enjoyed the lunch Mr. Boren prepared on Monday and it is very much appreciated.

Mr. Boren presented the FY24 tax levy.

A motion was made by Pam Needling and seconded by Josh Gooden to approve the proposed policy changes. Roll call vote: Josh Gooden, yea; Jim Hammer, yea; Pam Needling, yea; Cheryl Ligon, yea; Brooke Frank, yea; Collin Crane, yea; Lottie Smith, yea. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Cheryl Ligon and seconded by Pam Needling to set a Truth in Taxation hearing for November 21, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. Roll call vote: Josh Gooden, yea; Jim Hammer, yea; Pam Needling, yea; Cheryl Ligon, yea; Brooke Frank, yea; Collin Crane, yea; Lottie Smith, yea. Motion carried.

Superintendent Boren presented the Superintendent’s report. There have recently been two FOIA requests; both have been met. The building committee met and made a list of things needing addressed. A prioritized list will be presented at the next board meeting. The demolition of the property near Lincoln is complete and the tree will be removed soon. Marcum Engineering has taken over the Lincoln HVAC project. The current HVAC system will need heat added/new boilers to function properly. All SEL projects need to be complete by September of next year. Street barricades are in process. Tree trimming and removal is complete at Davie/Jr High.

Principal Laster reported that we now have twelve tutors at Davie/Jr High and Lincoln will begin next week. A building rep meeting was held, where issues were addressed. Mr. Laster explained the recent lock down situation and the new School SafeID system, which is up and running now. AI grading information was given and training was given to teachers on October 11th.

Assistant Principal Lannom reported that the basketball season has begun. We had two cross country runners place at the State meet last weekend.

Assistant Principal Clay reported that Kindergarten Reading Night went well. PBIS trips are happening this week, and she has had 49 meetings since the last board meeting.

A motion was made by Pam Needling and seconded by Brooke Frank 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), student disciplinary cases. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(9). Roll call vote: Josh Gooden, yea; Jim Hammer, yea; Pam Needling, yea; Cheryl Ligon, yea; Brooke Frank, yea; Collin Crane, yea; Lottie Smith, yea. Motion carried.

Board entered Executive Session at 6:27 p.m.

Board returned to Regular Session at 6:40 p.m.

A motion was made by Pam Needling and seconded by Josh Gooden to approve the Executive Session Minutes from the September 25, 2023 Special Meeting. Roll call vote: Josh Gooden, yea; Jim Hammer, yea; Pam Needling, yea; Cheryl Ligon, yea; Brooke Frank, yea; Collin Crane, yea; Lottie Smith, yea. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Jim Hammer and seconded by Collin Crane to approve the MOU with the AEEA in regards to pay for tutoring. Roll call vote: Josh Gooden, yea; Jim Hammer, yea; Pam Needling, yea; Cheryl Ligon, yea; Brooke Frank, yea; Collin Crane, yea; Lottie Smith, yea. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Brooke Frank and seconded by Cheryl Ligon to approve the MOU with the AEEA in regards to coaching leave time. Roll call vote: Josh Gooden, yea; Jim Hammer, yea; Pam Needling, yea; Cheryl Ligon, yea; Brooke Frank, yea; Collin Crane, yea; Lottie Smith, yea. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Pam Needling and seconded by Cheryl Ligon to approve Aden Dillman as a volunteer boys basketball coach. Roll call vote: Josh Gooden, yea; Jim Hammer, yea; Pam Needling, yea; Cheryl Ligon, yea; Brooke Frank, yea; Collin Crane, yea; Lottie Smith, yea. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Pam Needling and seconded by Jim Hammer to adjourn at 6:44 p.m. with the next Regular Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. Voice vote. Motion carried.

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