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Egyptian Community Unit School District 5 Board of Education met June 23.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

The meeting was called to order by Jeremy Greenley, President @ 6:05p.m.

The roll call was as follows:

Kellie Behm Present

Brandon Blaney Absent

Jeremy Greenley Present

Adam Henderson Present

Mike Mathis Present

Starla Sissom Absent

Latasha Woodson-Handy Present

Pledge of Allegiance

A motion was made by Adam Henderson, second by Kellie Behm 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-Handy, yea; Adam Henderson, yea; Kellie Behm, yea; and Jeremy Greenley, Yea Votes, 5; Nay Votes 0. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Kellie Behm, second by Mike Mathis to adopt the 2024-2025 Amended Budget as presented. The roll call vote was as follows: Mike Mathis, yea; Latasha Woodson-Handy, yea; Adam Henderson, yea; Kellie Behm, yea; and Jeremy Greenley, Yea Votes, 5; Nay Votes 0. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Adam Henderson, second by Kellie Behm to approve the I.A.S.B. board policy updates presented last month as per attachment. The roll call vote was as follows: Mike Mathis, yea; Latasha Woodson- Handy, yea; Adam Henderson, yea; Kellie Behm, yea; and Jeremy Greenley, Yea Votes, 5; 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 2025-2026 school year.

Milk Prairie Farms

Pest Control - TNT

The roll call vote was as follows: Mike Mathis, yea; Latasha Woodson-Handy, yea; Adam Henderson, yea; Kellie Behm, yea; and Jeremy Greenley, Yea Votes, 5; Nay Votes 0. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Latasha Woodson-Handy, second by Kellie Behm to employ Jane Adams as a part-time Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. The roll call vote was as follows: Mike Mathis, yea; Latasha Woodson-Handy, yea; Adam Henderson, yea; Kellie Behm, yea; and Jeremy Greenley, Yea Votes, 5; Nay Votes 0. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Mike Mathis, second by Latasha Woodson-Handy to employ Ashley Thomasson as a Permanent Substitute for the 2025-2026 school year. The roll call vote was as follows: Mike Mathis, yea; Latasha Woodson-Handy, yea; Adam Henderson, yea; Kellie Behm, yea; and Jeremy Greenley, Yea Votes, 5; Nay Votes 0. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Adam Henderson, second by Kellie Behm to employ Brooklyn Betts as a custodian. The roll call vote was as follows: Mike Mathis, yea; Latasha Woodson-Handy, yea; Adam Henderson, yea; Kellie Behm, yea; and Jeremy Greenley, Yea Votes, 5; Nay Votes 0. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Mike Mathis, second by Adam Henderson to employ Jesse Webb as a custodian. The roll call vote was as follows: Mike Mathis, yea; Latasha Woodson-Handy, yea; Adam Henderson, yea; Kellie Behm, yea; and Jeremy Greenley, Yea Votes, 5; Nay Votes 0. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Kellie Behm, second by Mike Mathis to employ the following individuals as paraprofessionals for the 2025-2026 school year: Camille Bagby, Alexis Bigham, Janice Bigham, Alyssa Caballero, Stormy Easton, Wilma Edwards, Amanda Gibson, Elizabeth Greenley, Meghan Henderson, Emily Mathis, Kourtnee McHughs, Erin Miller, Skylar Pecord, Aliesha Sams, Tiffiny Smith, Gwendolyn Steele and Faith Story. The roll call vote was as follows: Mike Mathis, yea; Latasha Woodson-Handy, yea; Adam Henderson, yea; Kellie Behm, yea; and Jeremy Greenley, Yea Votes, 5; Nay Votes 0. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Kellie Behm, second by Adam Henderson to employ Meagan Perez as a Paraprofessional for the 2025-2026 school year. The roll call vote was as follows: Mike Mathis, yea; Latasha Woodson-Handy, yea; Adam Henderson, yea; Kellie Behm, yea; and Jeremy Greenley, Yea Votes, 5; Nay Votes 0. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Adam Henderson, second by Kellie Behm to employ Briana Blaney as a Paraprofessional for the 2025-2026 school year. The roll call vote was as follows: Mike Mathis, yea; Latasha Woodson-Handy, yea; Adam Henderson, yea; Kellie Behm, yea; and Jeremy Greenley, Yea Votes, 5; Nay Votes 0. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Mike Mathis, second by Latasha Woodson-Handy to employ Makensie Morgan as a Paraprofessional for the 2025-2026 school year. The roll call vote was as follows: Mike Mathis, yea; Latasha Woodson-Handy, yea; Adam Henderson, yea; Kellie Behm, yea; and Jeremy Greenley, Yea Votes, 5; Nay Votes 0. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Adam Henderson, second by Kellie Behm to employ Norlisha Carthell as a Personal Aide for the 2025-2026 school year. The roll call vote was as follows: Mike Mathis, yea; Latasha Woodson- Handy, yea; Adam Henderson, yea; Kellie Behm, yea; and Jeremy Greenley, Yea Votes, 5; Nay Votes 0. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Mike Mathis, second by Adam Henderson to employ Alexandria Lacey as a Personal Aide for the 2025-2026 school year. The roll call vote was as follows: Mike Mathis, yea; Latasha Woodson- Handy, yea; Adam Henderson, yea; Kellie Behm, yea; and Jeremy Greenley, Yea Votes, 5; Nay Votes 0. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Mike Mathis, second by Kellie Behm to employ Dale Pender as MS Baseball Head Coach for the 2025-2026 school year, pending the need for the position. The roll call vote was as follows: Mike Mathis, yea; Latasha Woodson-Handy, yea; Adam Henderson, yea; Kellie Behm, yea; and Jeremy Greenley, Yea Votes, 5; Nay Votes 0. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Kellie Behm, second by Mike Mathis to employ Adam Henderson as MS Baseball Assistant Coach for the 2025-2026 school year, pending the need for the position. The roll call vote was as follows: Mike Mathis, yea; Latasha Woodson-Handy, yea; Adam Henderson, yea; Kellie Behm, yea; and Jeremy Greenley, Yea Votes, 5; Nay Votes 0. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Mike Mathis, second by Kellie Behm to employ Adam Henderson as MS Boys Basketball Assistant Coach for the 2025-2026 school year, pending the need for the position. The roll call vote was as follows: Mike Mathis, yea; Latasha Woodson-Handy, yea; Adam Henderson, yea; Kellie Behm, yea; and Jeremy Greenley, Yea Votes, 5; Nay Votes 0. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Adam Henderson, second by Kellie Behm to employ Jim Smith as HS Boys Basketball Head Coach for the 2025-2026 school year, pending the need for the position. The roll call vote was as follows: Mike Mathis, yea; Latasha Woodson-Handy, yea; Adam Henderson, yea; Kellie Behm, yea; and Jeremy Greenley, Yea Votes, 5; Nay Votes 0. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Kellie Behm, second by Adam Henderson to employ Faith Story as HS Softball Head Coach for the 2025-2026 school year, pending the need for the position. The roll call vote was as follows: Mike Mathis, yea; Latasha Woodson-Handy, yea; Adam Henderson, yea; Kellie Behm, yea; and Jeremy Greenley, Yea Votes, 5; Nay Votes 0. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Mike Mathis, second by Latasha Woodson-Handy to employ Jared Lingle as HS Softball Assistant Coach for the 2025-2026 school year, pending the need for the position. The roll call vote was as follows: Mike Mathis, yea; Latasha Woodson-Handy, yea; Adam Henderson, yea; Kellie Behm, yea; and Jeremy Greenley, Yea Votes, 5; Nay Votes 0. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Mike Mathis, second by Kellie Behm to employ Paul Fliege as MS Track Assistant Coach for the 2025-2026 school year, pending the need for the position. The roll call vote was as follows: Mike Mathis, yea; Latasha Woodson-Handy, yea; Adam Henderson, yea; Kellie Behm, yea; and Jeremy Greenley, Yea Votes, 5; Nay Votes 0. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Kellie Behm, second by Mike Mathis to remove Tara Story's signature authority at Southern Bank and to designate Superintendent Brad Misner and School Business Manager Amanda Dover to conduct all financial operations/services for the district. The roll call vote was as follows: Mike Mathis, yea; Latasha Woodson-Handy, yea; Adam Henderson, yea; Kellie Behm, yea; and Jeremy Greenley, Yea Votes, 5; Nay Votes 0. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Kellie Behm, second by Latasha Woodson-Handy 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-Handy, yea; Adam Henderson, yea; Kellie Behm, yea; and Jeremy Greenley, Yea Votes, 5; Nay Votes 0. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Mike Mathis, second by Latasha Woodson-Handy to approve the 3 year EEA contract. (2025-2026, 2026-2027, 2027-2028). The roll call vote was as follows: Mike Mathis, yea; Latasha Woodson- Handy, yea; Adam Henderson, yea; Kellie Behm, yea; and Jeremy Greenley, Yea Votes, 5; Nay Votes 0. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Latasha Woodson-Handy, second by Mike Mathis to approve the 2025-2026 non- certificated salary schedule. The roll call vote was as follows: Mike Mathis, yea; Latasha Woodson-Handy, yea; Adam Henderson, yea; Kellie Behm, yea; and Jeremy Greenley, Yea Votes, 5; Nay Votes 0. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Mike Mathis, second by Kellie Behm to adjourn the meeting at 8:02 p.m. All voted yea. Motion carried.

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