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Cypress Elementary School District #64 Board of Education met Feb. 27.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

The Cypress Elementary School Board of Education meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by Board President Angela Rudluff.

Caraker, absent; Oliver, present; Penrod, absent; J.Schultz, present; M. Schultz, present; Rudluff, present; West, present @ 7:22; Superintendent Shoemaker, present

Visitors Present: Jasmine LaGore, Jessica Sommer

Motion by Penrod seconded by Oliver to approve the minutes of the January 21, 2025 regular meeting. All present voted yes.

Motion by M. Schultz seconded by Oliver to approve the financial reports for January 2025. Caraker, absent; Oliver, yes; Penrod, absent; J, Schultz, yes; M, Schultz, yes; Rudluff, yes; West ;absent:

Motion by M.Schultz Seconded by J.Schultz to approve the bills for February 2025.

Caraker, absent; Oliver, yes; Penrod, absent; J, Schultz, yes; M, Schultz, yes; Rudluff, yes; West, absent;

Motion by J. Schultz seconded by Oliver to destroy executive session audio tapes older than 18 months as per School Code.

Caraker, absent; Oliver, yes; Penrod, absent; J, Schultz, yes; M, Schultz, yes; Rudluff, yes; West, absent;

Motion by Oliver seconded by M.Schultz at 7:19 pm to adjourn to close session for Adjournment (Action Item) 5 ILCS 120/2

Caraker, absent: Oliver, yes: Penrod, absent: J.Schulz, yes: M.Schultz, yes: Rudluff, yes: West, absent:

Motion by Oliver seconded by West to return to open session at 7:53.

Caraker, absent: Oliver, yes: Penrod, absent: J.Schultz, yes: M.Schultz, yes: Rudluff, yes: West, yes:

Motion by Oliver seconded by West to approve the Cardiac Emergency Response Plan. All present voted yes.

Motion by Oliver seconded by West to approve a resolution supporting Vision 2030.

All present voted yes.

Motion by West seconded by Oliver to place PRESS Policy 2:265 on display.

All present voted yes.

Motion by Oliver seconded by M.Schultz to approve door quotes.

Caraker, absent: Oliver, yes: Penrod, absent: J.Schultz, yes: M.Schultz, yes: Rudluff, yes: West, yes:

Motion by M.Schultz seconded by Oliver to accept the resignation of Tommy Groner. Caraker, absent: Oliver, yes: Penrod, absent: J.Schultz, yes: M.Schultz, yes: Rudluff, yes: West, yes:

Motion by J.Schultz seconded by West to accept the resignation of Isaiah Cornelius.

Caraker, absent: Oliver, yes: Penrod, absent: J.Schultz, yes: M.Schultz, yes: Rudluff, yes: West, yes:

Motion by M.Schultz seconded by J.Schultz to hire Richie W. Oliver as evening custodian. Caraker, absent: Oliver, abstain: Penrod, absent: J.Schultz, yes: M.Schultz, yes: Rudluff, yes: West, yes:

Motion made by M.Schultz seconded by West to adjourn at 8:25

All present voted yes.

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