New Hope Community Consolidated School District 6 Board met August 21.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
The New Hope Board of Education met on August 21, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. in the work room of the school.
President Jason Simpson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Roll Call:Present:Jason Simpson
Derek Smothers
Nate Carter
Ryan Green
Rhonda Clark
Ryan Duckworth
Absent:Dan Devous
Also Present:Julie Harrelson, Superintendent
Melanie HillCharlotte Everett
Cam SimpsonKaci Richardson
Melissa Simpson
Rhonda Clark made a motion to approve the July 17, 2018 regular meeting minutes with no corrections noted. Second by Derek Smothers.
Voice Vote:Yea:Jason Simpson, Derek Smothers, Ryan Duckworth,
Nate Carter, Ryan Green, Rhonda Clark
Nay:None Carried
Cam Simpson was given the floor to speak to the board regarding enrollment procedures and residency requirements. He is upset with the district because he was required to provide the district drivers license and voter registration to enroll his children. Cam claimed he has contacted the Regional Office of Education – Shannon Henson, Illinois State Board of Education – Dr. Linda Vaughn, and paperwork from website of the U.S. Department of Justice. He is also upset because he was told he was on a “list” and in his prior police profession, lists were not a good thing. Superintendent Harrelson informed him that the list consisted of married couples who maintain two residents in differing districts. Mr. Simpson also questioned now that the required paperwork is on file, would his residency be in question and checked again? Superintendent Harrelson informed him that if a complaint was made in regards to his residency, she would continue to follow up because that is her job. Cam would like for the board to add written procedures for enrollment to their policy.
Superintendent Julie Harrelson presented the Treasurer’s Report and current financial information. Bank balances as of July 31, 2018.
Fairfield National Bank Checking:$720,840.55
IPTIP:$913.16
Fairfield National Bank Money Market:$745,334.11
Derek Smothers made a motion to accept the treasurer’s report. Second by Ryan Duckworth.
Voice Vote:Yea:Ryan Green, Rhonda Clark, Jason Simpson,
Derek Smothers, Ryan Duckworth, Nate Carter
Nay:None Carried
Derek Smothers made a motion to pay the bills with one exclusion, Charley Inc. $3,300.00, noted. Second by Nate Carter.
Voice Vote:Yea:Rhonda Clark, Jason Simpson, Derek Smothers,
Ryan Duckworth, Nate Carter, Ryan Green
Nay:None Carried
Call to order
Roll call
Motion to approve the minutes of the previous meeting with no changes noted.
Cam Simpson spoke to the board regarding enrollment procedures and residency requirements.
Motion to approve the Treasurer’s Report.
Motion to pay the bills with one exclusion, Charley Inc. $3,300.00, noted.
No committee reports given.
Mrs. Harrelson presented the Superintendent’s Report; Current enrollment is 170 students, which is up a little from last year. With the new Evidence Based Funding, our funding is up $14,000.00. Seatbelts for Bus #2 have been purchased and installed. Those seatbelts will be used for kids who will not sit down while on the bus. We did not have any applications turned in for the cheerleading sponsor position. Jodi Poole has agreed to fill that position. There were no new Title I teacher resumes submitted. Mrs. Harrelson asked the board for feedback on possibly hiring a teacher’s aide to fill the position and maybe try again in December after college graduations. The board agreed on hiring a teacher aide for the time being. Thursday’s presenter, Jonathan Edison, was great! Mrs. Harrelson thanked Nate Carter for helping them with technology issues Thursday morning.
New Business:
1. Derek Smothers made a motion to approve certified staff salary and benefits report. Second by Rhonda Clark
Voice Vote:Yea:Nate Carter, Ryan Green, Rhonda Clark,
Jason Simpson, Derek Smothers, Ryan Duckworth
Nay:None Carried
Derek Smothers made a motion to enter executive session at 7:22 P.M. for personnel appointment, hiring and performance. Second by Ryan Green.
Voice Vote:Yea:Ryan Green, Rhonda Clark, Jason Simpson,
Derek Smothers, Ryan Duckworth, Nate Carter
Nay:None Carried
Rhonda Clark made a motion to return to open session at 7:57 p.m. Second by Nate Carter.
Voice Vote:Yea:Jason Simpson, Derek Smothers, Ryan Duckworth,
Nate Carter, Ryan Green, Rhonda Clark
Nay:None Carried
2. Nate Carter made a motion to approve Dustin King as Assistant Baseball Coach. Second by Ryan Green.
Voice Vote:Yea:Jason Simpson, Derek Smothers, Ryan Duckworth,
Nate Carter, Ryan Green, Rhonda Clark
Nay:None Carried
3. Rhonda Clark made a motion to hire Richard Young as Night Custodian. Second by Ryan Duckworth.
Voice Vote:Yea:Derek Smothers, Ryan Duckworth, Nate Carter,
Ryan Green, Rhonda Clark, Jason Simpson
Nay:None Carried
4. Rhonda Clark made a motion to hire Janie Young as Night Custodian. Second by Ryan Duckworth.
Voice Vote:Yea:Ryan Duckworth, Nate Carter, Ryan Green,
Rhonda Clark, Jason Simpson, Derek Smothers
Nay:None Carried
5. Rhonda Clark made a motion to increase substitute bus driver pay to $25 per route. Second by Nate Carter.
Voice Vote:Yea:Nate Carter, Ryan Green, Rhonda Clark,
Jason Simpson, Derek Smothers, Ryan Duckworth
Nay:None Carried
Rhonda Clark made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:06 p.m. Second by Ryan Duckworth.
Voice Vote:Yea:Ryan Green, Rhonda Clark, Jason Simpson,
Derek Smothers, Ryan Duckworth, Nate Carter
Nay:None Carried
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