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Anna Jonesboro Community High School District 81 Board of Education met July. 21.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

The Anna-Jonesboro Community High School held its regular meeting on July 21, 2025. Upon roll call at 6:03 p.m. the following members were present: Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. Plott, Mr. Mix, Mr. Houseman, and Mr. Massey. Mr. Johnson was present by phone.

On motion by Mr. Mix and seconded by Mr. Massey to approve the Agenda as presented. All members present voting yes. Motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Mix and seconded by Mrs. Plott to approve the Consent Agenda which contained the following items: approval of board minutes on 6/23/2025 and 7/14/2025; approval of closed session minutes; approval of payment for bills, acceptance of financial reports, approval of destruction of closed session tapes at least 18 months old, and accept resignation. On roll call, all members present voting yes. Motion carried.

Recognition of visitors and correspondence, Public Comments: None

Principal Rice spoke about upcoming dates, registration, back to school activities, E-Learning Plan, and looking to meet with emergency services.

Superintendent Detering reported on Kitchen Refrigeration/Freezer Project Update, substitute teacher pay rate, rebranding presentation, and facility updates

On motion by Mrs. Johnson and seconded by Mr. Mix for the Board to enter into closed session at 6:51 p.m. for the following reasons (1) the purpose of appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employee 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 to determine its validity. 5ILCS 120/2(c)(1) Discussion of minutes of meeting lawfully closed under the Open Meetings Act, whether for the purpose of approval by the body of the minutes or semi-annual review of the minutes as mandated by Section 2.06. 5 ILCS 120/2 (c)(2) On roll call, all members present voting yes. Motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Mix and seconded by Mrs. Johnson to return to regular session at 7:14p.m. On roll call, all members present voting yes. Motion carried.

On motion by Mrs. Johnson and seconded by Mr. Mix to approve the Semi-Annual Review of Closed Minutes. All members present voting yes. Motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Massey and seconded by Mrs. Plott to approve the District’s E-Learning Plan. All members present voting yes. Motion carried.

ROE Distribution of Funds Report were discussed.

Cafeteria Report distributed to board members.

1st Reading of School Board Policy Updates.

On motion by Mrs. Johnson and seconded by Mr. Johnson to approve the contract for Speech Therapy Services. On roll call, all members present voting yes. Motion carried.

On motion by Mrs. Johnson and seconded by Mrs. Plott to approve the Substitute Teacher Rate of Pay for FY26 to $125.00. On roll call, all members present voting yes. Motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Houseman and seconded by Mr. Mix to approve the Resignation from Band Director /Music Teacher Rachel Norton. On roll call, all members present voting yes. Motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Johnson and seconded by Mr. Massey to hire Ashley Followell as Band Director/Music Teacher. On roll call, all members present voting yes. Motion carried.

On motion by Mrs. Johnson and seconded Mr. Johnson to hire Brenda Rendleman as Girls Golf Head Coach. On roll call, all members present voting yes. Motion carried.

On motion by Mrs. Plott and seconded by Mr. Mix to hire Heather Craig as Beta Club Sponsor. On roll call, all members present voting yes. Motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Johnson and seconded by Mrs. Johnson to approve Justin Richardson as Volunteer Football Coach. All members present voting yes. Motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Massey and seconded by Mr. Mix to adjourn the Regular Meeting at 7:43 p.m. On roll call, all members present voting yes. Motion carried.

Next regularly scheduled meeting is Monday, August 18, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the High School Library.

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