New Hope Community Consolidated School District 6 Board of Education met Nov. 15.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
The New Hope Board of Education met on November 15, 2022 at 6:00 P.M. in the work room of the school.
Vice-President Jason Simpson called the meeting to order at 6:01 P.M.
Roll Call:
Present: Jason Simpson
Derek Smothers
Ryan Green
Jeremy Gray
Jeremy Vaughan
Absent: Nate Carter
Ryan Duckworth
Also Present: Julie Harrelson, Superintendent
Melanie Hill Brittney Johnson
Ashley Siedler Jarrod Pruitt
Derek Smothers made a motion to approve the October 18, 2022 regular meeting minutes with no corrections noted. Second by Jeremy Vaughan.
Voice Vote: Yea: Jason Simpson, Derek Smothers, Ryan Green, Jeremy Gray, Jeremy Vaughan
Nay: None Carried
Jarrod Pruitt addressed the board during public comment. He questioned if the board had experienced or heard of no-contact orders between students. Mrs. Harrelson requested clarification of his question. He stated that no-contact orders are similar to restraining orders without the court, essentially an agreement between students and their families. Mr. Pruitt stated he could site instances in other districts where these no-contact orders are taking place. Mrs. Harrelson answered that we have not had that in our district, we have had restraining orders but those instances involved an adult, never student-to-student. She has not heard of the no-contact orders taking place between students in other districts including those in our community.
Superintendent Julie Harrelson presented the Treasurer’s Report and current financial information. Bank balances as of October 31, 2022:
Fairfield National Bank Checking: $1,814,061.80
IPTIP: $957.34
Fairfield National Bank Money Market: $497,657.96
Ryan Green made a motion to accept the treasurer’s report. Second by Jeremy Gray.
Voice Vote:
Yea: Ryan Green, Jeremy Gray, Jeremy Vaughan, Jason Simpson, Derek Smothers
Nay: None Carried
Derek Smothers made a motion to pay the bills with no additions or exclusions noted. Second by Jeremy Vaughan.
Voice Vote:
Yea: Jeremy Gray, Jeremy Vaughan, Jason Simpson, Derek Smothers, Ryan Green
Nay: None Carried
Mrs. Harrelson presented the Superintendent’s Report. We have been approved for a digital equity grant of $13,300. She will discuss with teachers at next week’s meeting for potential items to be purchased with the funds. We have applied for the property tax relief grant but do not expect it to be approved. Last month’s chili supper and masquerade were well attended and profited $910 and $2100 respectively. New social studies curriculum has been purchased and implemented. Our old curriculum was worn and in need of an update. The fire marshal and building inspection went well with only two findings, volleyball equipment obstructing an exit door and alarm detectors that were not tested due to complications when the company was here. IAR test scores comparison between area districts show New Hope scoring high. The band concert and kindergarten through second grade Christmas program is December 9th at 6:00 P.M. Board petitions and statement of economic interests are due December 12th through December 19th. Amendment 1 looks like it will pass but should not affect us. Jeremy Gray was named as the IASB delegate to attend the meeting at the Joint Annual Conference.
New Business:
1. Ryan Green made a motion to destroy executive session recordings older than 18 months. Second by Derek Smothers.
Voice Vote:
Yea: Ryan Green, Jeremy Gray, Jeremy Vaughan, Jason Simpson, Derek Smothers
Nay: None Carried
2. Derek Smothers made a motion to approve an estimate of the aggregate tax levy at 4.99%. Second by Jeremy Vaughan.
Voice Vote:
Yea: Jeremy Gray, Jason Simpson, Derek Smothers, Ryan Green, Jeremy Vaughan
Nay: None Carried
3. Jeremy Vaughan made a motion to approve activity bus rental by New Beginnings Church. Second by Ryan Green.
Voice Vote:
Yea: Jason Simpson, Derek Smothers, Ryan Green, Jeremy Gray, Jeremy Vaughan
Nay: None Carried
4. Derek Smothers made a motion to approve 2024 band trip to Disney. Second by Jeremy Vaughan.
Voice Vote:
Yea: Derek Smothers, Ryan Green, Jeremy Gray, Jeremy Vaughan, Jason Simpson
Nay: None Carried
5. Jeremy Gray made a motion to accept Emily Smith’s resignation effective June 30, 2023. Second by Ryan Green.
Voice Vote: Yea: Ryan Green, Jeremy Gray, Jeremy Vaughan, Jason Simpson, Derek Smothers
Nay: None Carried
6. Jeremy Vaughan made a motion to approve 2 dock days for Emily Smith. Second by Derek Smothers.
Voice Vote:
Yea: Ryan Green, Jeremy Gray, Jeremy Vaughan, Jason Simpson, Derek Smothers
Nay: None Carried
Jeremy Vaughan made a motion to enter executive session at 6:22 P.M. for student discipline, personnel employment and compensation. Second by Jeremy Gray.
Voice Vote:
Yea: Ryan Green, Jeremy Gray, Jeremy Vaughan, Jason Simpson, Derek Smothers
Nay: None Carried
Ryan Green made a motion to return to open session at 7:00 P.M. Second by Jeremy Gray.
Voice Vote:
Yea: Jeremy Gray, Jason Simpson, Derek Smothers, Ryan Green, Jeremy Vaughan
Nay: None Carried
7. Ryan Green made a motion to issue employees a one-time additional compensation of $750 to full-time employees and $375 to part-time employees. Second by Jeremy Vaughan.
Voice Vote:
Yea: Jason Simpson, Derek Smothers, Ryan Green, Jeremy Gray, Jeremy Vaughan
Nay: None Carried
Ryan Green made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:01 P.M. Second by Jeremy Gray.
Voice Vote:
Yea: Derek Smothers, Ryan Green, Jeremy Gray, Jeremy Vaughan, Jason Simpson
Nay: None Carried
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