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Massac County Unit School District #1 Board of Education met Sept. 23.

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 Board Room of the Massac County Unit 1 Board Office, located at 2939 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

William Holt

Don Koch

Jennifer Larrison

Mark Souders

John Willis

Also Present: Jason Hayes, Superintendent

Kristin Rousseau, Supt/Board Secretary

Absent:

Public Comment/Invited Guests:

None

At 6:32 PM with a motion from Brugger and a second from Holt, 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, Holt, Koch, Larrison, Willis and Souders voted yes. Motion carried.

At 6:58 PM the Board returned to Open Session.

Public Hearing on FY 2024-2025 Unit #1 Budget

Call to Order Time: 6:59 PM

Upon a roll call, the following members answered present:

Present: Jeff Brugger

William Holt

Don Koch

Jennifer Larrison

Mark Souders

John Willis

Also Present: Jason Hayes, Superintendent

Kristin Rousseau, Supt/Board Secretary

Absent:

Mr. Hayes reviewed the proposed 2024-2025 Budget.

Public Comment: None

A motion was made by Koch and seconded by Brugger to Adopt the 2024/2025 Budget as presented. Roll call: Brugger, Holt, Koch, Larrison, Willis and Souders voted yes. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Larrison and seconded by Brugger to Adjourn the Public Hearing. Roll call: Brugger, Holt, Koch, Larrison, Willis and Souders voted yes. Motion carried.

The Board returned to Regular Session at 7:01 PM.

A motion was made by Larrison and seconded by Willis to approve the consent agenda consisting of Minutes/Treasurer’s Report/Bills/Payroll. Roll call: Brugger, Holt, Koch, Larrison, Willis and Souders voted yes. Motion carried.

Superintendent’s Report

A. Revenue/Expenditures

B. Student Enrollment

C. Upcoming Dates

Unfinished Business:

New Business:

With a motion from Holt and a second from Brugger the Board voted to Approve the Pizza Bid from Domino’s Pizza. Roll call: Brugger, Holt, Koch, Larrison, Willis and Souders voted yes. Motion carried.

First Reading of Policy Updates: 2:260, 2:265, 5:100, & 7:20 (Posted Online)

With a motion from Koch and a second from Holt the Board voted to Approve the Healthcare Renewal-MCEA Insurance Committee Recommendation: BCBS Renewal of the same plan as current with a 10.54% increase. Roll call: Brugger, Holt, 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 Kyle Reinwald-MCHS assistant Softball Coach. Roll call: Brugger, Holt, Koch, Larrison, Willis and Souders voted yes. Motion carried.

With a motion made by Brugger and seconded by Willis the Board voted to Approve the Retirement of Brian Green-MCHS Social Science Teacher (June 2027). Roll call: Brugger, Holt, Koch, Larrison, Willis and Souders voted yes. Motion carried.

With a motion made by Larrison and seconded by Brugger the Board voted to Approve the Hiring of Mallory McVey-MJHS Girls Golf Coach, Jacob Collins-MJHS Boys Golf Coach, Jill Shelton-MCHS Beta Club, and Ellie Weber-MCHS Asst. Volleyball Coach. Roll call: Brugger, Holt, Koch, Larrison, Willis and Souders voted yes. Motion carried.

With a motion made by Brugger and seconded by Willis the Board voted to Approve the Hiring of Melissa Randolph-Jefferson/Franklin Evening Custodian and Debbie Klotz-4 Hour Cook at MCHS. Roll call: Brugger, Holt, 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 7:10 PM. Roll call: Brugger, Holt, Koch, Larrison, Willis and Souders voted yes. Motion carried.

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