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Egyptian Community Unit School District 5 Board of Education met June 24.

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:

Kellie Behm Present

Brandon Blaney Present

Jeremy Greenley Present

Adam Henderson Present

Mike Mathis Present

Starla Sissom Present

Latasha Woodson Present

Pledge of Allegiance

A motion was made by Mike Mathis, second by Latasha Woodson 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; Latasha Woodson, yea; Adam Henderson, yea; Brandon Blaney, yea; Kellie Behm, yea; Starla Sissom, yea; Jeremy Greenley, yea. Yea Votes, 7; Nay Votes 0. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Brandon Blaney, second by Adam Henderson to adopt the 2023-2024 Amended Budget as presented. The roll call vote was as follows: Mike Mathis, yea; Latasha Woodson, yea; Adam Henderson, yea; Brandon Blaney, yea; Kellie Behm, yea; Starla Sissom, yea; Jeremy Greenley, yea. Yea Votes, 7; Nay Votes 0. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Brandon Blaney, second Mike Mathis to approve the board policy updates presented last month as per attachment. The roll call vote was as follows: Mike Mathis, yea; Latasha Woodson, yea; Adam Henderson, yea; Brandon Blaney, yea; Kellie Behm, yea; Starla Sissom, yea; Jeremy Greenley, yea. Yea Votes, 7; Nay Votes 0. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Kellie Behm, second by Adam Henderson to designate Southern Bank as the "Depository of Funds" for Egyptian CUSD #5. The roll call vote was as follows: Mike Mathis, yea; Latasha Woodson, yea; Adam Henderson, yea; Brandon Blaney, yea; Kellie Behm, yea; Starla Sissom, yea; Jeremy Greenley, yea. Yea Votes, 7; Nay Votes 0. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Adam Henderson, second by Latasha Woodson to remove Lisa Essex's signature authority at Southern Bank. The roll call vote was as follows: Mike Mathis, yea; Latasha Woodson, yea; Adam Henderson, yea; Brandon Blaney, yea; Kellie Behm, yea; Starla Sissom, yea; Jeremy Greenley, yea. Yea Votes, 7; Nay Votes 0. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Mike Mathis, second by Kellie Behm to authorize Tara Story as the new signature authority at Southern Bank. The roll call vote was as follows: Mike Mathis, yea; Latasha Woodson, yea; Adam Henderson, yea; Brandon Blaney, yea; Kellie Behm, yea; Starla Sissom, yea; Jeremy Greenley, yea. Yea Votes, 7; Nay Votes 0. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Brandon Blaney, second by Adam Henderson 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; Latasha Woodson, yea; Adam Henderson, yea; Brandon Blaney, yea; Kellie Behm, yea; Starla Sissom, yea; Jeremy Greenley, yea. Yea Votes, 7; Nay Votes 0. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Kellie Behm, second by Adam Henderson to accept the following responsible bids for goods and services for the 2024-2025 school year.

Milk Prairie Farms

Pest Control - TNT

The roll call vote was as follows: Mike Mathis, yea; Latasha Woodson, yea; Adam Henderson, yea; Brandon Blaney, yea; Kellie Behm, yea; Starla Sissom, yea; Jeremy Greenley, yea. Yea Votes, 7; Nay Votes 0. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Adam Henderson, second by Mike Mathis to accept the resignations of Jada Hudson and Darrel Dexter. All voted yea.

A motion was made by Mike Mathis, second by Adam Henderson to employ Mark Terbrak as a Custodian. The roll call vote was as follows: Mike Mathis, yea; Latasha Woodson, yea; Adam Henderson, yea; Brandon Blaney, yea; Kellie Behm, yea; Starla Sissom, yea; Jeremy Greenley, yea. Yea Votes, 7; Nay Votes 0. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Mike Mathis, second by Adam Henderson to employ Ashley Thomasson as a Permanent Substitute for the 2024-2025 school year. The roll call vote was as follows: Mike Mathis, yea; Latasha Woodson, yea; Adam Henderson, yea; Brandon Blaney, yea; Kellie Behm, yea; Starla Sissom, yea; Jeremy Greenley, yea. Yea Votes, 7; Nay Votes 0. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Brandon Blaney, second by Adam Henderson to employ the following individuals as paraprofessionals for the 2024-2025 school year: Camille Bagby, Alexis Bigham, Janice Bigham, Alyssa Caballero, Wilma Edwards, Meghan Henderson, Kourtnee McHughs, Erin Miller, Skylar Peconrd, Hannah Robinson, Aliesha Sams, Tiffiny Smith and Gwen Steele. The roll call vote was as follows: Mike Mathis, yea; Latasha Woodson, yea; Adam Henderson, yea; Brandon Blaney, yea; Kellie Behm, yea; Starla Sissom, yea; Jeremy Greenley, yea. Yea Votes, 7; Nay Votes 0. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Kellie Behm, second by Mike Mathis to employ Faith Story as a Paraprofessional for the 2024-2025 school year. The roll call vote was as follows: Mike Mathis, yea; Latasha Woodson, yea; Adam Henderson, yea; Brandon Blaney, yea; Kellie Behm, yea; Starla Sissom, yea; Jeremy Greenley, yea. Yea Votes, 7; Nay Votes 0. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Kellie Behm, second by Brandon Blaney to employ Norlisha Carthell as a Personal Aide for the 2024-2025 school year. The roll call vote was as follows: Mike Mathis, yea; Latasha Woodson, yea; Adam Henderson, yea; Brandon Blaney, yea; Kellie Behm, yea; Starla Sissom, yea; Jeremy Greenley, yea. Yea Votes, 7; Nay Votes 0. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Kellie Behm, second by Starla Sissom to employ Emily Mathis as a Personal Aide for the 2024-2025 school year. The roll call vote was as follows: Mike Mathis, abstain; Latasha Woodson, yea; Adam Henderson, yea; Brandon Blaney, yea; Kellie Behm, yea; Starla Sissom, yea; Jeremy Greenley, yea. Yea Votes, 6; Nay Votes 0; Abstain 1. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Brandon Blaney, second by Kellie Behm to employ the Extra-Curricular staff as per attachment for the 2024-2025 school year. The roll call vote was as follows: Mike Mathis, yea; Latasha Woodson, yea; Adam Henderson, yea; Brandon Blaney, yea; Kellie Behm, yea; Starla Sissom, yea; Jeremy Greenley, yea. Yea Votes, 7; Nay Votes 0. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Mike Mathis, second by Latasha Woodson to declare items on the attached list as surplus property. All voted yea.

A motion was made by Brandon Blaney, second by Adam Henderson to enter into a Baseball Co-Op with Century Unit School District #100. All voted yea.

A motion was made by Mike Mathis, second by Adam Henderson, to adjourn the meeting at 7:00 p.m. All voted yea.

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