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Anna Community Consolidated School District 37 Board of Education met Aug. 20.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

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, Carla Whitaker

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

A motion was made by Josh Gooden and seconded by Jim Hammer to approve the consent agenda of the following items: Minutes of the July 16, 2024 Regular Meeting, Financial Reports: Activity Fund, Revolving Fund, Treasurer’s Report, Cafeteria Report, Insurance Report, Approve Bills and Payroll. First Viewing of the proposed policy changes and review that include: Draft Updates: 2:270 Discrimination and Harassment on the basis of race, color, and national origin prohibited, 2:40 Board Member Qualifications, 2:50 Board Member Term of Office, 2:60 Board Member Removal from office, 2:70 Vacancies on the School Board- Filling Vacancies, 2:80 Board member oath of conduct, 2:125 Board Member Compensation; expenses, 2:140 Communication to and from the board, 2:150 Committees, 2:160 Board Attorney, 2:250 Access to district public records. 2:260 Uniform grievance procedure,2:265 Title IX grievance procedure,2:270 E Exhibit Checklist for filling Board Vacancies by appointment, 2:80 E Board member code of conduct, 2:140 E Guidance for board member communication including email use, 2:160 E Checklist for selecting a board attorney, 2:220 E5 Semiannual review of closes minutes, Review and monitoring of the following policies: 3:10 Goals and Objectives3:40 E checklist for the superintendent employment contract negotiation process, 4:15 Identity Protection, 4:20 fund balances, 4:40 incurring Debt4:55 use of credit and procurement cards, 4:70 Resource, 4:80 Accounting and audit, 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 standards act, 5:40 Communicable and chronic infectious disease, 5:130 responsibilities concerning internal information, 5:170 Copyright, 5:180 temporary illness or temporary incapacity 5:200 Terms and conditions of employment and dismissal, 5:230 Maintaining student discipline, 5:285 Drug and alcohol testing for school bus and commercial vehicle drivers, 5:290 Employment and termination and suspensions, 5:300 schedules and employment year, 6:10 educational philosophy and objectives, 6:40 Curriculum Development, 6:110 Programs for students at risk of academic failure, 6:140 Education of homeless children, 6:150 home and hospital instruction, 6:190 extracurricular and co-curricular activities, 6:210 Instruct6ional materials,6:240 Field trips, 6:270 Guidance, 7:10 Equal Education opportunities, 7:20 Harassment of Students Prohibited, 7:170 Vandalism, 7:180 Prevention of and response to bullying, intimidation, and Harassment, 7:10 E equal opportunities within the school, 8:25 Advertising and distributing materials in schools provided by non-school related entities, 8:70 Accommodating individuals with disabilities, 8:95 Parental Involvement. Roll call vote: Josh Gooden, yea; Jim Hammer, yea; Cheryl Ligon, yea; Collin Crane, yea; Lottie Smith, yea. Motion carried.

Mr. Boren discussed the need to move $450,000 from working cash into Capital Projects to finish the boiler project and the proposal from Keystone Electric. The board would like more information from Keystone Electric and would like to extend an invitation to an upcoming board meeting. The insurance committee has invited the board to have a member sit on the committee. Cheryl Ligon accepted the invitation.

A motion was made by Collin Crane and seconded by Josh Gooden to approve the resolution to abate working cash, moving $450,000 to Capital Projects. Roll call vote: Josh Gooden, yea; Jim Hammer, yea; Cheryl Ligon, yea; Collin Crane, yea; Lottie Smith, yea. Motion carried.

Mr. Boren presented the FY 25 budget for first viewing.

A motion was made by Cheryl Ligon and seconded by Jim Hammer to accept the resignation of Kyle Schuster as Lil’ Indians Coach. Voice vote. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Jim Hammer and seconded by Josh Gooden to accept Kyle Schuster as assistant boys’ basketball coach. Roll call vote: Josh Gooden, yea; Jim Hammer, yea; Cheryl Ligon, yea; Collin Crane, yea; Lottie Smith, yea. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Cheryl Ligon and seconded by Lottie Smith to set a budget hearing for September 17, 2024 at 5:20pm. Voice vote. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Josh Gooden and seconded by Lottie Smith to approve the agreements with ROE 30 for the COPE and SOAR programs. Roll call vote: Josh Gooden, yea; Jim Hammer, yea; Cheryl Ligon, yea; Collin Crane, yea; Lottie Smith, yea. Motion carried.

Superintendent Boren reported a fantastic start to the new school year and will lead the board on a tour of both buildings after adjournment to see all of the newly completed projects and work finished by our outstanding custodial crew.

Mr. Laster reported on IAR scores, which have improved in all but one area. This is very good news. He also states that the school year is starting off very well. The institute days were successful with three workshops lead by ROE 30. This is expected to be a great partnership.

Mr. Lannom reported that baseball and softball are off to good starts this season, and cross country will be starting soon. There was one out-of-school suspension in the first week of school.

Mrs. Clay reported that the back to school nights were awesome! Lincoln was completely packed and all students enjoyed the activities each night. Students are doing well so far and the building at Lincoln is beautiful with all of the improvements. Staff is excited for the new school year.

A motion was made by Cheryl Ligon and seconded by Jim Hammer 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)(2), and student disciplinary cases. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(9) Voice vote. Motion carried.

Board entered Executive Session at 6:17 p.m.

Board returned to Regular Session at 6:28 p.m.

A motion was made by Collin Crane and seconded by Lottie Smith to hire Jacob Smith as the evening custodian. Roll call vote: Josh Gooden, yea; Jim Hammer, yea; Cheryl Ligon, yea; Collin Crane, yea; Lottie Smith, yea. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Cheryl Ligon and seconded by Josh Gooden to adjourn at 6:29 p.m. with the next Regular Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. Voice vote. Motion carried.

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