New Hope Community Consolidated School District 6 Board of Education met July 21.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
The New Hope Board of Education met at 7:00 P.M. in the cafeteria of the school.
President Jason Simpson called the meeting to order at 7:01 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 Hill Kaci Richardson
Emily Smith
Derek Smothers made a motion to approve the June 23, 2020 regular meeting minutes with no corrections noted. Second by Ryan Green.
Voice Vote: Yea: Jason Simpson, Derek Smothers, Ryan Duckworth, Nate Carter, Ryan Green, Rhonda Clark
Nay: None Carried
Superintendent Julie Harrelson presented the Treasurer’s Report and current financial information. Bank balances as of June 30, 2020.
Fairfield National Bank Checking: $1,082,992.64
IPTIP: $947.21
Fairfield National Bank Money Market: $624,653.85
Rhonda Clark 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
Ryan Green made a motion to pay the bills with no additions or exclusions noted. Second by Derek Smothers.
Voice Vote: Yea: Rhonda Clark, Jason Simpson, Derek Smothers, Ryan Duckworth, Nate Carter, Ryan Green
Nay: None Carried
No committee reports given.
Dan Devous arrived at 7:05 P.M.
Superintendent Report: Review of fiscal year expenditure and revenue reports. Registration is Thursday, July 30 th from 11:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. Parent survey regarding school reopening plans resulted in 90 parent responses. When asked if parents have health concerns for their children 60% said no, 22% said yes, 19% said possibly. When asked if parents are in favor of masks in school, 77-1/2% responded no and 22-1/2% responded yes. IDPH and ISBE mandate no more than 50 in a room, increase in disinfection, temperature checks before entering the building, social distancing and masks. Desks have been purchased for kindergarten room and 10 extra white tables for outdoor classes. A brief discussion regarding remote learning resulted in the board agreeing it should be offered to immunocompromised families with a doctor note required. Board agreed masks should be encouraged and worn when entering the building and in hallways. Regarding staff wearing masks, board agreed that it is up to the individual staff member if they wear one. School hours will be normal day beginning at 8:00 A.M.-3:00 P.M. SIJHSAA is waiting on guidance from IDPH and ISBE on sports. Board agrees that kids should play even if regional and state competitions are cancelled. Joint Annual Conference has been cancelled.
New Business:
1. First reading of board policy update issue 104.
2. First reading to remove board policy limiting years of experience for new teachers.
3. Nate Carter made a motion to reinstate working cash fund. Second by Derek Smothers.
Voice Vote: Yea: Jason Simpson, Derek Smothers, Ryan Duckworth, Nate Carter, Ryan Green, Rhonda Clark, Dan Devous
Nay: None Carried
4. Rhonda Clark made a motion to authorize superintendent to display fiscal year 2021 tentative budget. Second by Dan Devous.
Voice Vote: Yea: Derek Smothers, Ryan Duckworth, Nate Carter, Ryan Green, Rhonda Clark, Dan Devous, Jason Simpson
Nay: None Carried
5. Ryan Green made a motion to approve board goals for 2020-2021. Second by Derek Smothers.
Voice Vote: Yea: Ryan Duckworth, Nate Carter, Ryan Green, Rhonda Clark, Dan Devous, Jason Simpson, Derek Smothers
Nay: None Carried
6. Dan Devous made a motion to approve 2020-2021 school calendar with 4 day weekend at Columbus Day and a week spring break. Second by Ryan Green.
Voice Vote: Yea: Nate Carter, Ryan Green, Rhonda Clark, Dan Devous, Jason Simpson, Derek Smothers, Ryan Duckworth
Nay: None Carried
Dan Devous made a motion to enter executive session at 8:21 P.M. for personnel employment, performance, and compensation. Second by Derek Smothers.
Voice Vote: Yea: Ryan Green, Rhonda Clark, Dan Devous, Jason Simpson, Derek Smothers, Ryan Duckworth, Nate Carter
Nay: None Carried
Dan Devous made a motion to return to open session at 8:34 P.M. Second by Ryan Duckworth.
Voice Vote: Yea: Dan Devous, Jason Simpson, Derek Smothers, Ryan Duckworth, Nate Carter, Ryan Green, Rhonda Clark
Nay: None Carried
7. Rhonda Clark made a motion to hire Amy Fleener as interventionist teacher. Second by Nate Carter.
Voice Vote: Yea: Jason Simpson, Derek Smothers, Nate Carter, Ryan Green, Rhonda Clark, Dan Devous
Nay: None
Abstain: Ryan Duckworth Carried
8. Nate Carter made a motion to approve assistant principal contract. Second by Dan Devous.
Voice Vote: Yea: Derek Smothers, Ryan Duckworth, Nate Carter, Ryan Green, Rhonda Clark, Dan Devous, Jason Simpson
Nay: None Carried
9. Rhonda Clark made a motion to pay Julie Harrelson maintenance grant stipend of $2,500.00. Second by Ryan Green.
Voice Vote: Yea: Ryan Duckworth, Nate Carter, Ryan Green, Rhonda Clark, Dan Devous, Jason Simpson, Derek Smothers
Nay: None Carried
Dan Devous made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:37 P.M. Second by Rhonda Clark.
Voice Vote: Yea: Nate Carter, Ryan Green, Rhonda Clark, Dan Devous, Jason Simpson, Derek Smothers, Ryan Duckworth
Nay: None Carried
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