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New Hope Consolidated Community School District #6 Board of Education met March 19.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

The New Hope Board of Education met on March 19, 2024 at 7:00 P.M. in the work room of the school.

President Jeremy Vaughan called the meeting to order at 7:00 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

Jarrod Pruitt      Sara Wise

Jason Simpson made a motion to approve the February 20, 2024 regular meeting minutes with no corrections noted. Second by Dan Devous.

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 February 29, 2024:

Fairfield National Bank Checking: $1,518,515.33

IPTIP: $1,022.75

Fairfield National Bank Money Market: $477,885.80

Fairfield National Bank CD: $520,199.99

Dan Devous made a motion to accept the treasurer’s report. Second by Brandon Fry.

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 Tom Barton.

Voice Vote: Yea: Jeremy Gray, Jeremy Vaughan, Jason Simpson, Dan Devous, Brandon Fry, Tom Barton, Ryan Green

Nay: None 

Carried

Transportation committee met with the transportation committee of Fairfield Community High School for negotiation of transportation contract renewal.

Mrs. Harrelson presented the Superintendent’s Report. Maintenance grant for $50,000 for geothermal work has been approved. We have been approved for an e-rate grant totaling $32,398 to be used on switches and wiring. The second round of Brain Games will be on April 17th. Our 7th and 8th grade team will be competing. The compliance visit has been completed. The long jump pit has been installed. The school-wide speech contest will be held April 2nd at 9:00 A.M. Following a brief discussion, the board agreed upon using the usual first three quarter grades to determine this year’s honor marshals, resulting in five honor marshals. We did not receive the kitchen grant to replace the dishwasher. This is something that will need to be replaced at some time due to age. The upstairs restrooms are out of order at this time.

New Business:

1. Dan Devous made a motion to accept quote for gym floor refinishing. Second by Brandon Fry.

Voice Vote: Yea: Tom Barton, Ryan Green, Jeremy Gray, Jeremy Vaughan, Jason Simpson, Dan Devous, Brandon Fry

Nay: None 

Carried

2. Jason Simpson made a motion to solicit bids for selling 2003 & 2006 Bluebird school buses with a minimum of $1,500.00 for each bus. Second by Tom Barton.

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 7:08 P.M. for negotiations, personnel performance and hiring. Second by Jason Simpson.

Voice Vote: Yea: Jeremy Gray, Jason Simpson, Dan Devous, Brandon Fry, Tom Barton, Ryan Green, Jeremy Vaughan

Nay: None 

Carried

Jason Simpson made a motion to return to open session at 8:02 P.M. Second by Jeremy Gray.

Voice Vote: Yea: Jason Simpson, Dan Devous, Brandon Fry, Tom Barton, Ryan Green, Jeremy Gray, Jeremy Vaughan

Nay: None 

Carried

3. Tom Barton made a motion to approve transportation contract with Fairfield Community High School for fiscal years 2025-2027. Second by Ryan Green.

Voice Vote: Yea: Dan Devous, Brandon Fry, Tom Barton, Ryan Green, Jeremy Gray, Jeremy Vaughan, Jason Simpson

Nay: None 

Carried

4. Jason Simpson made a motion to rehire Tylar McKitrick for 2024-2025. Second by Brandon Fry.

Voice Vote: Yea: Brandon Fry, Tom Barton, Ryan Green, Jeremy Gray, Jeremy Vaughan, Jason Simpson, Dan Devous

Nay: None 

Carried

5. Ryan Green made a motion to rehire Hillary Goodman for 2024-2025. Second by Jason Simpson.

Voice Vote: Yea: Tom Barton, Ryan Green, Jeremy Gray, Jeremy Vaughan, Jason Simpson, Dan Devous, Brandon Fry

Nay: None 

Carried

6. Tom Barton made a motion to rehire Sara Wise for 2024-2025. Second by Dan Devous.

Voice Vote: Yea: Ryan Green, Jeremy Gray, Jeremy Vaughan, Jason Simpson, Dan Devous, Brandon Fry, Tom Barton

Nay: None 

Carried

7. Dan Devous made a motion to rehire coaches and assistant coaches for 2024-2025. Second by Ryan Green.

Voice Vote: Yea: Jeremy Gray, Jason Simpson, Dan Devous, Brandon Fry, Tom Barton, Ryan Green, Jeremy Vaughan

Nay: None 

Carried

8. Jason Simpson made a motion to approve Kaci Richardson as assistant track coach. Second by Brandon Fry.

Voice Vote: Yea: Jason Simpson, Dan Devous, Brandon Fry, Tom Barton, Ryan Green, Jeremy Gray, Jeremy Vaughan

Nay: None 

Carried

9. Ryan Green made a motion to accept Noah West’s resignation effective May 24, 2024. Second by Jeremy Gray.

Voice Vote: Yea: Dan Devous, Brandon Fry, Tom Barton, Ryan Green, Jeremy Gray, Jeremy Vaughan, Jason Simpson

Nay: None 

Carried

Jason Simpson made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:18 P.M. Second by Dan Devous.

Voice Vote: Yea: Brandon Fry, Tom Barton, Ryan Green, Jeremy Gray, Jeremy Vaughan, Jason Simpson, Dan Devous

Nay: None 

Carried

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