New Hope Community Consolidated School District 6 Board of Education met May 17.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
The New Hope Board of Education met at 7:00 P.M. in the work room of the school.
Vice-President Jason Simpson called the meeting to order at 7:01 P.M.
Roll Call: Present: Jason Simpson
Derek Smothers
Jeremy Gray
Jeremy Vaughan
Absent: Nate Carter
Ryan Green
Ryan Duckworth
Also Present: Julie Harrelson, Superintendent
Melanie Hill Amy Fleener
Britany Pope Debbie Webb
Jeremy Gray made a motion to approve the April 19, 2022 regular meeting minutes with no corrections noted. Second by Jeremy Vaughan.
Voice Vote: Yea: Jason Simpson, Derek Smothers, Jeremy Gray, Jeremy Vaughan
Nay: None Carried
Debbie Webb thanked the board for their support during her tenure at New Hope School.
Superintendent Julie Harrelson presented the Treasurer’s Report and current financial information. Bank balances as of April 30, 2022:
Fairfield National Bank Checking: $1,581,121.18
IPTIP: $948.39
Fairfield National Bank Money Market: $597,191.80
Derek Smothers made a motion to accept the treasurer’s report. Second by Jeremy Gray.
Voice Vote: Yea: Jeremy Gray, Jeremy Vaughan, Jason Simpson, Derek Smothers
Nay: None Carried
Jeremy Vaughan made a motion to pay the bills with no additions or exclusions noted. Second by Derek Smothers.
Voice Vote: Yea: Jeremy Gray, Jeremy Vaughan, Jason Simpson, Derek Smothers
Nay: None Carried
Mrs. Harrelson presented the Superintendent’s Report. There will not be a kindergarten registration this year. We have decided to combine it with school registration in the summer.
Our scholastic bowl team had a great season. The finished the year as conference and regional champs. Several students qualified for the state track meet that was held on Saturday. The amended budget is on display. Adding funds to the health, life, safety fund to cover architect fees for the roof and canopy projects is the only change. There will be an amended budget hearing before the next board meeting. The sports banquet is scheduled for Thursday with dinner served at 6:00 P.M. and awards beginning at 6:45 P.M. The school board conference registration will open before the next board meeting, the earlier we register the better housing options we will get.
New Business:
1. First reading of board policy update issue 109.
2. Jeremy Vaughan made a motion to destroy executive session recordings prior to November 17, 2020. Second by Jeremy Gray.
Voice Vote: Yea: Jeremy Gray, Jeremy Vaughan, Jason Simpson, Derek Smothers
Nay: None Carried
3. Derek Smothers made a motion to approve resolution for compensation paid under IRS section 125 plan as IMRF earnings. Second by Jeremy Vaughan.
Voice Vote: Yea: Jeremy Gray, Jason Simpson, Derek Smothers, Jeremy Vaughan
Nay: None Carried
4. Derek Smothers made a motion to accept Mary Dozier’s resignation. Second by Jeremy Vaughan.
Voice Vote: Yea: Jason Simpson, Derek Smothers, Jeremy Gray, Jeremy Vaughan
Nay: None Carried
5. Jeremy Vaughan made a motion to amend intergovernmental agreement with Grayville CUSD #1 Second by Jeremy Gray.
Voice Vote: Yea: Derek Smothers, Jeremy Gray, Jeremy Vaughan, Jason Simpson
Nay: None Carried
Jeremy Vaughan made a motion to enter executive session at 7:14 P.M. for personnel performance and hiring, and student discipline. Second by Derek Smothers.
Voice Vote: Yea: Jeremy Gray, Jeremy Vaughan, Jason Simpson, Derek Smothers
Nay: None Carried
Derek Smothers made a motion to return to open session at 8:20 P.M. Second by Jeremy Gray.
Voice Vote: Yea: Jeremy Gray, Jeremy Vaughan, Jason Simpson, Derek Smothers
Nay: None Carried
Jeremy Gray made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:22 P.M. Second by Jeremy Vaughan.
Voice Vote: Yea: Jeremy Gray, Jeremy Vaughan, Jason Simpson, Derek Smothers
Nay: None Carried
