New Hope Community Consolidated School District 6 Board of Education met Aug. 17.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
The New Hope Board of Education met on August 17, 2021 at 7:00 P.M. in the work room of the school.
President Nate Carter called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.
Roll Call: Present: Jason Simpson
Derek Smothers
Nate Carter
Ryan Green
Jeremy Gray
Jeremy Vaughan
Absent: Ryan Duckworth
Also Present: Julie Harrelson, Superintendent
Melanie Hill Josh West
Charlotte Everett Emily Smith
Britany Pope
Ryan Green made a motion to approve the July 20, 2021 regular meeting minutes with no corrections noted. Second by Jason Simpson.
Voice Vote: Yea: Jason Simpson, Derek Smothers, Nate Carter, Ryan Green, Jeremy Gray, Jeremy Vaughan
Nay: None
Carried
Opportunity for Visitors to Speak:
Mrs. Everett thanked the board for their continued support of the staff.
Superintendent Julie Harrelson presented the Treasurer’s Report and current financial information. Bank balances as of July 31, 2021
Fairfield National Bank Checking:$1,177,138.74
IPTIP:$947.74
Fairfield National Bank Money Market:$596,439.33
Jason Simpson made a motion to accept the treasurer’s report.
Second by Jeremy Vaughan.
Voice Vote: Yea:Ryan Green, Jeremy Gray, Jeremy Vaughan, Jason Simpson, Derek Smothers, Nate Carter
Nay: None.
Carried
Derek Smothers made a motion to pay the bills with no additions or exclusions noted. Second by Jeremy Gray.
Voice Vote: Yea: Jeremy Gray, Jeremy Vaughan, Jason Simpson, Derek Smothers, Nate Carter, Ryan Green
Nay: None
Carried
Mrs. Harrelson presented the Superintendent’s Report; We have heard positive feedback on our reopening. Open House is tentatively set for August 31st. Nicole Schoenborn from the health department is okay with moving forward with the open house but recommends limiting the number of parents inside the classrooms. Mrs. Harrelson asked the teachers in attendance for their input. Mrs. Pope prefers an earlier date for open house as her parent attendance is usually low in junior high when having a late open house. Mrs. Everett recommended splitting the open house into two separate blocks and having parents sign up for a time. Mrs. Smith is okay with either suggestion as she sends notes home anyway. PTO would like to sell concessions as a fundraiser during open house. It would be grab and go from the concession area in the lobby. Awning with a canopy entry estimate came in at a total cost of $219,000. ESSER 2 funds total $107,000 and ESSER 3 funds total $192,000. We will have to bid the project and bids could come in higher or lower. Board agreed to continue to provide free meals to staff. Maintenance Grants of $50,000 are coming available to apply for. Kerry suggests replacing the flat roof. The board agrees with the roof project and would like to replace with sloped metal. Enrollment is up to 193 as of today.
Old Business:
1. Jason Simpson made a motion to approve board policy update issue 107. Second by Jeremy Vaughan.
Voice Vote: Yea: Ryan Green, Jeremy Gray, Jeremy Vaughan, Jason Simpson, Derek Smothers, Nate Carter
Nay: None
Carried
New Business:
1. Derek Smothers made a motion to approve Administrator and Teacher Salary and Benefits Report. Second by Jason Simpson.
Voice Vote: Yea: Jeremy Gray, Jason Simpson, Derek Smothers, Nate Carter, Ryan Green, Jeremy Vaughan
Nay: None
Carried
2. Ryan Green made a motion to approve Adam Book as volunteer assistant coach. Second by Jeremy Vaughan.
Voice Vote: Yea: Jason Simpson, Derek Smothers, Nate Carter, Ryan Green, Jeremy Gray, Jeremy Vaughan
Nay: None
Carried
3. Derek Smothers made a motion to approve ½ dock day for Ardis Barbre. Second by Jason Simpson.
Voice Vote: Yea: Derek Smothers, Nate Carter, Ryan Green, Jeremy Gray, Jeremy Vaughan, Jason Simpson
Nay: None
Carried
Jason Simpson made a motion to enter executive session at 7:19 P.M. for real estate, personnel compensation, and student discipline. Second by Jeremy Vaughan.
Voice Vote: Yea: Nate Carter, Ryan Green, Jeremy Gray, Jeremy Vaughan, Jason Simpson, Derek Smothers
Nay: None
Carried
Jason Simpson made a motion to return to open session at 9:13 P.M. Second by Ryan Green.
Voice Vote: Yea:Nate Carter, Ryan Green, Jeremy Gray, Jeremy Vaughan, Jason Simpson, Derek Smothers
Nay: None
Carried
Jason Simpson made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:14 P.M. Second by Ryan Green.
Voice Vote:Yea:Ryan Green, Jeremy Gray, Jeremy Vaughan, Jason Simpson, Derek Smothers, Nate Carter
Nay: None
Carried
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