New Hope Consolidated Community School District #6 Board of Education met May 16.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
The New Hope Board of Education met on May 16, 2023 at 7:00 P.M. in the work room of the school.
President Jeremy Vaughan called the meeting to order at 7:01 P.M.
Roll Call:
Present: Jason Simpson
Dan Devous
Brandon Fry
Ryan Green
Tom Barton
Jeremy Gray
Jeremy Vaughan
Absent: None
Also Present: Julie Harrelson, Superintendent
Melanie Hill Britany Pope
Ardis Barbre Scott Webb
Jarrod Pruitt
Ryan Green made a motion to approve the April 18, 2023 regular meeting minutes with no corrections noted. Second by Brandon Fry.
Voice Vote: Yea: Jason Simpson, Dan Devous, Brandon Fry, Tom Barton, 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 April 30, 2023:
Fairfield National Bank Checking: $1,337,966.42
IPTIP: $977.88
Fairfield National Bank Money Market: $468,047.88
Fairfield National Bank CD: $500,000.00
Jason Simpson made a motion to accept the treasurer’s report. Second by Dan Devous.
Voice Vote: Yea: Ryan Green, Jeremy Gray, Jeremy Vaughan, Jason Simpson, Dan Devous, Brandon Fry, Tom Barton
Nay: None Carried
Ryan Green made a motion to pay the bills with no additions or exclusions noted. Second by Jason Simpson.
Voice Vote: Yea: Jeremy Gray, Jeremy Vaughan, Jason Simpson, Dan Devous, Brandon Fry, Tom Barton, Ryan Green
Nay: None Carried
Mrs. Harrelson presented the Superintendent’s Report. ISBE conducted a cafeteria audit recently resulting in few findings including bread not whole grain, increase in vegetables, paraprofessional’s need trained on meal components. There are no fines or fiscal action. Local board member training has been cancelled due to lack of interest. New board members will need to complete their required training online. Chicago conference registration opens in June. Student last day of school is May 22 nd with a 12:30 P.M. dismissal. Teachers will meet after dismissal to discuss possible handbook changes. Sports banquet is Thursday at 6:00 P.M. and sports awards at 6:45 P.M. Geff Grade School has contacted us regarding possible boys baseball co-op. EcoAdvantage has provided a $6,300 quote to finish the junior high bathrooms in an epoxy finish. They will remove the existing tile for an additional $1,000.
New Business:
1. Jason Simpson made a motion to approve resolution for paving work using Health, Life, Safety funds. Second by Dan Devous.
Voice Vote: Yea: Jason Simpson, Dan Devous, Brandon Fry, Tom Barton, Ryan Green, Jeremy Gray, Jeremy Vaughan
Nay: None Carried
2. Jason Simpson made a motion to accept pavement bid from Hoffee Construction for $49,995.00. Second by Ryan Green.
Voice Vote: Yea: Dan Devous, Brandon Fry, Tom Barton, Ryan Green, Jeremy Gray, Jeremy Vaughan, Jason Simpson
Nay: None Carried
3. Ryan Green made a motion to destroy executive session recordings prior to November 16, 2021. Second by Dan Devous.
Voice Vote: Yea: Brandon Fry, Tom Barton, Ryan Green, Jeremy Gray, Jeremy Vaughan, Jason Simpson, Dan Devous
Nay: None Carried
5. Dan Devous made a motion to set cafeteria prices for 2023-2024, student breakfast $1.30, student lunch $2.60, adult lunch $3.10. Second by Tom Barton.
Voice Vote: Yea: Tom Barton, Ryan Green, Jeremy Gray, Jeremy Vaughan, Jason Simpson, Dan Devous, Brandon Fry
Nay: None Carried
6. Jason Simpson made a motion to accept Jade Brooks’s resignation as paraprofessional.
Second by Ryan Green.
Voice Vote: Yea: Ryan Green, Jeremy Gray, Jeremy Vaughan, Jason Simpson, Dan Devous, Brandon Fry, Tom Barton
Nay: None Carried
Dan Devous made a motion to enter executive session at 7:19 P.M. for student discipline and personnel appointment. Second by Jason Simpson.
Voice Vote: Yea: Jeremy Gray, Jason Simpson, Dan Devous, Brandon Fry, Tom Barton, Ryan Green, Jeremy Vaughan
Nay: None Carried
Dan Devous made a motion to return to open session at 8:15 P.M. Second by Jason Simpson.
Voice Vote: Yea: Jason Simpson, Dan Devous, Brandon Fry, Tom Barton, Ryan Green, Jeremy Gray, Jeremy Vaughan
Nay: None Carried
4. Jason Simpson made a motion to approve health curriculum. Second by Dan Devous.
Voice Vote: Yea: Dan Devous, Brandon Fry, Tom Barton, Ryan Green, Jeremy Gray, Jeremy Vaughan, Jason Simpson
Nay: None Carried
Board held a brief discussion regarding the potential boys baseball co-op with Geff Grade School.
Dan Devous made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:46 P.M. Second by Jason Simpson.
Voice Vote: Yea: Brandon Fry, Tom Barton, Ryan Green, Jeremy Gray, Jeremy Vaughan, Jason Simpson, Dan Devous
Nay: None Carried
President Secretary
Call to order
Roll call
Motion to approve the minutes from the previous month with no changes noted.
Motion to approve Treasurer’s Report.
Motion to pay the bills with no additions or exclusions noted.
Superintendent Report: Cafeteria audit, board member training, board conference, last day of school May 22 nd , baseball cooperative with Geff Grade School, epoxy finish for junior high bathrooms.
New Business:
1. Motion to approve resolution for paving work using health, life, safety funds.
2. Motion to accept pavement bid from Hoffee Construction for $49,995.00
3. Motion to destroy executive session recordings prior to November 16, 2021.
5. Motion to set cafeteria prices for 2023-2024.
6. Motion to accept Jade Brooks’ resignation as paraprofessional.
Motion to enter executive session at 7:19 P.M. for student discipline and personnel appointment.
Motion to return to open session at 8:15 P.M.
4. Motion to approve health curriculum.
Motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:46 P.M.
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