New Hope Board of Education Met March 16.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
The New Hope Board of Education met at 7:00 P.M. in work room of the school.
President Jason Simpson called the meeting to order at 7:01 P.M.
Roll Call:
Present: Jason Simpson
Nate Carter
Ryan Green
Rhonda Clark
Ryan Duckworth
Absent: Dan Devous
Derek Smothers
Also Present: Julie Harrelson, Superintendent
Melanie Hill
Britany Pope
Rhonda Clark made a motion to approve the February 16, 2021 regular meeting minutes with no corrections noted. Second by Ryan Green.
Voice Vote: Yea: Jason Simpson, 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 February 28, 2021.
Fairfield National Bank Checking: $1,226,999.35
IPTIP: $947.73
Fairfield National Bank Money Market: $595,838.10
Nate Carter made a motion to accept the treasurer’s report. Second by Rhonda Clark.
Voice Vote: Yea: Ryan Green, Rhonda Clark, Jason Simpson, Ryan Duckworth, Nate Carter
Nay: None Carried
Ryan Green made a motion to pay the bills with no additions or exclusions noted. Second by Ryan Duckworth.
Voice Vote: Yea: Rhonda Clark, Jason Simpson, Ryan Duckworth, Nate Carter, Ryan Green
Nay: None Carried
No committee reports given.
Dan Devous arrived at 7:03 P.M.
Superintendent Report: The boy’s basketball and girls volleyball seasons have finished. The girl’s basketball season has started and track will begin soon. Girl’s basketball regulations currently have a 50 spectator limit. Vandalia school district has opened up to 25% capacity. Their superintendent says they are sick of the restriction and her board of education and local health department agreed to open up. If New Hope would open to 25% capacity, that would allow 97 spectators. Board discussion lead to agreement to stay at the 50 spectator limit. A draft transportation contract from FCHS includes cost of $80,000 per year. Extra-curricular would be additional; $0.39 per mile and $14.00 per hour for bus, $0.29 per mile and $12.50 per hour for the van. We can have a different school calendar, they will accommodate 2:00 dismissal days, but they want to call snow days. The contract is for three years and includes three buses with three routes. State testing is on. Illinois schools tried for a waiver but were denied. State board has reported they will not honor E-Learning days despite having an approved plan. They are saying emergency days must be used first. Culturally Responsive Teaching and Learning Standards have passed Illinois legislation. New Hope will receive $100,000 in CARES II funding from the federal government. We plan to use this money to pay Mrs. Fleener’s salary the next three years. There is a possibility we could receive another round. The board agreed to keep cross country as an option for students even though there has not been interest the past several years.
New Business:
Dan Devous made a motion to enter executive session at 7:22 P.M. for superintendent evaluation, employee appointment and performance. Second by Nate Carter.
Voice Vote: Yea: Ryan Duckworth, Nate Carter, Ryan Green, Rhonda Clark, Dan Devous, Jason Simpson
Nay: None Carried
Dan Devous made a motion to return to open session at 7:34 P.M.
Voice Vote: Yea: Ryan Duckworth, Nate Carter, Ryan Green, Rhonda Clark, Dan Devous, Jason Simpson
Nay: None Carried
1. Ryan Green made a motion to hire Cody Attebery as track coach for 2021 season. Second by Nate Carter.
Voice Vote: Yea: Nate Carter, Ryan Green, Rhonda Clark, Dan Devous, Jason Simpson, Ryan Duckworth
Nay: None Carried
2. Dan Devous made a motion to hire Lexi Bladel as night custodian. Second by Rhonda Clark.
Voice Vote: Yea: Ryan Green, Rhonda Clark, Dan Devous, Jason Simpson, Ryan Duckworth, Nate Carter
Nay: None Carried
3. Nate Carter made a motion to grant tenure to Cody Attebery. Second by Ryan Green.
Voice Vote: Yea: Dan Devous, Jason Simpson, Ryan Duckworth, Nate Carter, Ryan Green, Rhonda Clark
Nay: None Carried
4. Rhonda Clark made a motion to grant tenure to Kaci Richardson. Second by Dan Devous.
Voice Vote: Yea: Jason Simpson, Ryan Duckworth, Nate Carter, Ryan Green, Rhonda Clark, Dan Devous
Nay: None Carried
5. Rhonda Clark made a motion to rehire Megan Spitzner as teacher for 2021-2022. Second by Dan Devous.
Voice Vote: Yea: Ryan Duckworth, Nate Carter, Ryan Green, Rhonda Clark, Dan Devous, Jason Simpson
Nay: None Carried
6. Nate Carter made a motion to rehire Katie Liston as speech pathologist for 2021-2022. Second by Dan Devous.
Voice Vote: Yea: Ryan Duckworth, Nate Carter, Ryan Green, Rhonda Clark, Dan Devous, Jason Simpson
Nay: None Carried
7. Ryan Green made a motion to rehire Amy Fleener as teacher for 2021-2022. Second by Rhonda Clark.
Voice Vote: Yea: Nate Carter, Ryan Green, Rhonda Clark, Dan Devous, Jason Simpson
Nay: None
Abstain: Ryan Duckworth Carried
Dan Devous made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:39 P.M. Second by Rhonda Clark.
Voice Vote: Yea: Ryan Green, Rhonda Clark, Dan Devous, Jason Simpson, Ryan Duckworth, Nate Carter
Nay: None Carried
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