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Anna Community Consolidated School District 37 Board of Education met May 21.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

Board Vice President Jim Hammer 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, Carla Whitaker, Mandy Smith, Jenny Hall

Visitors, Ryan Dodd, Lisa Hoehner

A motion was made by Brooke Frank and seconded by Lottie Smith to approve the agenda for the meeting. Voice vote. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Cheryl Ligon and seconded by Jim Hammer to approve the consent agenda of the following items: Minutes from the April 16, 2024 Regular Meeting, Financial Reports: Activity Fund, Revolving Fund, Treasurer’s Report, Cafeteria Report, Insurance Report, Approve Bills and Payroll, Second viewing of the recommended policy changes and policy review which contains the following: 2:270 Discrimination and Harassment based on the basis of race, color, and national origin. 2:40 Board member qualifications, 2:50 Board member term of office, 2:60 Board member removal from office, 2:80 Board Member oath and conduct, 2:140 Communications to and from the Board.2:150 Committes2:250 Access to district public records, 2:260 Uniform Grievance Procedure,2:265 Title IX Grievance procedure, 2:80-E exhibit Board member code of conduct2:140 E Guidance for board member communication, including email use,2:220 E5 semi-annual review of closed meeting minutes, 3:10 goals and objectives3:40 E exhibit checklist for the superintendent employment contract negotiation process, 4:55 Use of credit and procurement cards,4:110 Transportation,4:190 targeted school violence prevention program,5:10 Equal employment opportunity and minority recruitment, 5:20 Workplace Harassment Prohibited, 5:100 Staff development program, 5:35 Compliance with the fair labor act, 5:40 communicable and chronic infectious disease, 5:170 Copyright,5:230 maintaining student discipline, 5:285 drug and alcohol testing for school bus and commercial drivers, 5:300 schedules and employment year,6:10 educational philosophy and objectives,6:40 curriculum development, 6:60 curriculum content,6:190 extracurricular and co-curricular activities, 6:210 Instructional Materials,6:240 Field Trips and recreational class trips, 6:270 Guidance and counseling, 7:10 Equal educational opportunities, 7:20 Harassment of students prohibited, 7:70 attendance and truancy, 7:180 prevention of and response to bullying, intimidation and harassment, 7:285 anaphylaxis prevention, response, and management program, 7:290 suicide and depression awareness and prevention,7:10 E Exhibit equal opportunities within the school community,8:25 advertising and distributing materials in schools provided by non-school related entities, 8:30 visitors to and conduct on school property, 8:70 accommodating individuals with disabilities, 8:95 parental involvement. Roll call vote: Jim Hammer, yea; Cheryl Ligon, yea; Brooke Frank, yea; Lottie Smith, yea. Motion carried.

Jenny Hall reported for the AEEA that this has been a great school year and staff is looking forward to recharging over the summer. The retirement luncheon is coming up with many RSVPs not seen in many years. Jenny addressed the MOUs on the agenda and expressed appreciation to the Board for adding another Special Education teacher.

Ryan Dodd of Dodd Architects gave updates on the HVAC and Lincoln boiler projects. The HVAC project will be covered by ESSER funds, with most of the work happening over the summer. The boiler will be partially covered by maintenance grant funds and will likely happen in August.

A motion was made by Brooke Frank and seconded by Lottie Smith to approve the Board of Education Policy updates as viewed. Voice Vote. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Jim Hammer and seconded by Cheryl Ligon to accept the resignation of Whitney Harris as Teacher’s Aide effective at the end of the 2023/2024 school year. Voice Vote. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Lottie Smith and seconded by Brooke Frank to accept the resignation of Brandi Kristoff as Pre-K Teacher at the end of the 2023/2024 school year. Voice Vote. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Jim Hammer and seconded by Lottie Smith to accept the resignation of Debbie Mighell as custodian effective immediately. Voice vote. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Cheryl Ligon and seconded by Jim Hammer to accept the resignation of Ginger Staples as track coach effective at the end of the 2023/2024 school year. Voice vote. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Brooke Frank and seconded by Cheryl Ligon to set a budget hearing for 5:20 p.m. on June 18, 2024. Voice vote. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Brooke Frank and seconded by Jim Hammer to employ Morgan Politte as Special Education Teacher for the 2024/2025 school year. Roll call vote: Jim Hammer, yea; Cheryl Ligon, yea; Brooke Frank, yea; Lottie Smith, yea. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Brooke Frank and seconded by Lottie Smith to employ Kaylee Rose as Kindergarten Teacher for the 2024/2025 school year. Roll call vote: Jim Hammer, yea; Cheryl Ligon, yea; Brooke Frank, yea; Lottie Smith, yea. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Lottie Smith and seconded by Jim Hammer to employ Jada Hudson as Third Grade Teacher for the 2024/2025 school year. Roll call vote: Jim Hammer, yea; Cheryl Ligon, yea; Brooke Frank, yea; Lottie Smith, yea. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Cheryl Ligon and seconded by Jim Hammer to accept the MOU with AEEA re: retirement incentive. Roll call vote: Jim Hammer, yea; Cheryl Ligon, yea; Brooke Frank, yea; Lottie Smith, yea. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Jim Hammer and seconded by Brooke Frank to accept the bid from A&W Plumbing in the amount of $552,000 for the boiler replacement at Lincoln. Roll call vote: Jim Hammer, yea; Cheryl Ligon, yea; Brooke Frank, yea; Lottie Smith, yea. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Jim Hammer and seconded by Lottie Smith to accept the bid from A&W Plumbing in the amount of $343,800 for the HVAC in the lower gym. Roll call vote: Jim Hammer, yea; Cheryl Ligon, yea; Brooke Frank, yea; Lottie Smith, yea. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Jim Hammer and seconded by Brooke Frank to approve the MOU with AEEA re: summer custodial hours. Roll call vote: Jim Hammer, yea; Cheryl Ligon, yea; Brooke Frank, yea; Lottie Smith, yea. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Lottie Smith and seconded by Brooke Frank to hire Amanda Smith as Cross Country Coach for the 2024/2024 school year. Voice vote. Motion carried.

Superintendent Boren reported attending a successful conference/training titled “I love you guys” focusing on reunification after an active shooter. Staffing needs are now one special education aide and one custodial position. Mr. Boren has completed the writing of the PreK grant for the 2024/2025 school year. The Title grants are in process as well as a Department of Justice grant intended to continue and expand the SEL program for three years. Artwork has been approved for the window film and fencing at both buildings. The flooring at Lincoln will be replaced approximately two weeks after school ends. Mr. Boren plans to rent an industrial dehumidifier for Lincoln during construction. The house next to Lincoln has been purchased and is ready for auction.

Principal Laster reported that staff evaluations are complete. Curriculum orders for next year have been placed and are starting to arrive. With the consent of the PERA team, the PERA plan has been updated. The City of Anna and the Student Council planted several trees in the Davie/Jr High front yard on April 26th. Thank you to Mrs. Bigler at the city and Mrs. Taylor for their leadership in this. Online pre-registration opened today, May 21st, and in-person registration is set for July 31st and August 1st. The spring concert was held on May 9th. Once again, it was a great performance by our Jr. High band and chorus students. Thank you to Mrs. Newman and Ms. Rodriguez for all their hard work. Academic awards were held on the morning of May 14th. Student retention is at our lowest level since COVID. We are retaining 7 in Kindergarten, 1 in third grade, 3 in sixth grade, and 1 in eighth grade student.

Mrs. Clay reported that Reading Night at Lincoln was a success with over 200 attendees. Thank you to Cheryl Ligon for the snacks. Autumn McMahan organized a career day and it was very well received. The reading specialists have been working hard with the majority of the student body meeting or exceeding on benchmark testing.

Mr. Lannom reported that Kelly Smith qualified and went to State for track, placing 9th in her event. The conference sports banquet was held on May 14th. There were 5 out-of-school suspensions and 2 in-school suspensions this month.

A motion was made by Cheryl Ligon and seconded by Lottie Smith to adjourn at 6:26 p.m. with the next Regular Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. Voice vote. Motion carried.

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