New Hope Consolidated Community School District #6 Board of Education met Jan. 17.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
The New Hope Board of Education met on January 17, 2023 at 7:30 P.M. in the work room of the school.
President Nate Carter called the meeting to order at 7:31 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 Kevin Greathouse
Britany Pope Chris Wise
Ardis Barbre Jarrod Pruitt
Cody Attebery
Jason Simpson made a motion to approve the December 20, 2022 regular meeting minutes with no corrections noted. Second by Ryan Green.
Voice Vote: Yea: Jason Simpson, Derek Smothers, Nate Carter, Ryan Green, Jeremy Gray, Jeremy Vaughan
Nay: None Carried
Superintendent Julie Harrelson presented the Treasurer’s Report and current financial information. Bank balances as of December 31, 2022:
Fairfield National Bank Checking: $1,612,929.14
IPTIP: $963.39
Fairfield National Bank Money Market: $497,790.76
Derek Smothers 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, Nate Carter
Nay: None Carried
Jeremy Vaughan 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. Spelling bee winners are first place Landon Smith, runner up Kamden Vaughan, and Caleb Vaughan winning the lower grades bee. Landon and Kamden advance to the Wayne County Spelling Bee on February 2nd at 6:00 P.M. We have received notice that we are approved for a $50,000 maintenance grant to be used for new concrete for the bus lane. Brief summary of quarter 2 revenue and expenditure reports show 62% of revenue received and 51% of expenses expended. House bill HB5188 did not come to a vote during the lame duck session. This is the sex education bill saying we must teach sex education kindergarten through 12th grade. We currently have the option to teach this. Over 600 superintendents called and said “no” to the bill.
Unfinished Business:
1. Jason Simpson made a motion to approve board policy updated issue 110. Second by Ryan Green.
Voice Vote: Yea: Nate Carter, Ryan Green, Jeremy Gray, Jeremy Vaughan, Jason Simpson, Derek Smothers
Nay: None Carried
New Business:
1. Jeremy Vaughan made a motion to invest surplus funds in CD at Fairfield National Bank. Second by Jason Simpson.
Voice Vote: Yea: Ryan Green, Jeremy Gray, Jeremy Vaughan, Jason Simpson, Derek Smothers, Nate Carter
Nay: None Carried
Ryan Green made a motion to enter executive session at 7:45 P.M. for superintendent evaluation, personnel appointment and compensation, and individual student matter. Second by Jason Simpson.
Voice Vote: Yea: Jeremy Gray, Jason Simpson, Derek Smothers, Nate Carter, Ryan Green, Jeremy Vaughan
Nay: None Carried
Jason Simpson made a motion to return to open session at 8:35 P.M. Second by Ryan Green.
Voice Vote: Yea: Jason Simpson, Derek Smothers, Nate Carter, Ryan Green, Jeremy Gray, Jeremy Vaughan
Nay: None Carried
2. Jeremy Vaughan made a motion to renew intergovernmental agreement with Grayville CUSD #1. 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 adjourn the meeting at 8:36 P.M. Second by Jeremy Vaughan.
Voice Vote: Yea: Nate Carter, Ryan Green, Jeremy Gray, Jeremy Vaughan, Jason Simpson, Derek Smothers
Nay: None Carried
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