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Wabash Community Unit School District 348 Board of Education met Sept. 16.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

Budget Hearing

The Board of Education of Wabash Community Unit School District #348, Wabash County, met in Special Session on Monday, September 16, 2024 in the Cafetorium of Mt. Carmel Grade School.

President Schuler called the hearing to order at 6:45 p.m.

Dr. Bleyer presented the 2024-2025 Budget to the Board.

Projected Fund Balances as of June 30, 2025:

Education $ 6,792,744

Building $ 1,195,211

Bond/Interest $ 2,096,072

Transportation $ 850,092

IMRF/SS $ 985,448

Working Cash $ 1,544,603

Tort $ 1,040,753

Capital Projects $ 140,103

Regular Meeting

The Board of Education of Wabash Community Unit School District #348, Wabash County, met in Regular Session on Monday, September 16, 2024 in the Mt. Carmel Grade School Cafetorium.

President Schuler called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

Secretary Theresa Hocking called the roll. In addition to the secretary, those present were Tim Schuler, Jamie McCorkle, Susan Wood, Gregg Wilcox, Kyle Peach, and Janice Alka.

Also present were Superintendent Dr. Chuck Bleyer, MCJSH Principal Amy Duckworth,MCJSH Assitant Principal Logan Crum, MCGS Principal Brianne Foster, Director of Transportation Sharon Thombleson, Kevin Madden –WSJD, Kristi Perry –WCTA, Shelly Harris –Parent, and District Secretary Kim Zimmer.

President Schuler led the pledge of allegiance to the flag.

Consent Agenda

a. Minutes of Past Board Meetings

i. August 19, 2024 Regular Board Meeting

ii. August 28, 2024 Special Board Meeting

b. Monthly Bills

-Invoices Paid August 2024

-Bills Payable September 2024

Approved by the Board of Education on October 21, 2024

c. Financial Reports

Cash Deposits $ 1,110,094.34

Investments $ 11,341,488.28

4 Fund $ 9,191,727.00

5 Fund $ 9,976,365.00

Breakfast/Lunch -$ 11,491.32

d. Correspondence

-Donna Armstrong Frazier retiring as Bus Driver effective September 1, 2024 -Brittany Downs resigning as MCGS Individual Assistant effective September 13, 2024

e. Administrative Reports

∙ Curriculum and Grant Coordinator Michael Brewer

∙ MCJSHS Principal Amy Duckworth

∙ MCGS Principal Brianne Foster

∙ MCES Principal Jake Newkirk

∙ Superintendent Dr. Chuck Bleyer

A motion to approve the consent agenda was made by Hocking and seconded by Peach. A roll call vote was taken and all present voted AYE. Motion Carried.

Superintendent’s Comments

Dr. Bleyer said Legend’s Fieldhouse was a great success during the first home football game.

Public Comments

There were no comments.

Executive Session pursuant to Section 2 (C)(1) of the Open Meetings Act: “The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees”.

At 7:02 p.m. a motion to go into closed session was made by Alka and seconded by Wilcox. All present voted Aye. Motion Carried.

At 8:11 p.m. a motion to return to open session was made by Hocking and seconded by Peach. All present voted Aye. Motion Carried.

A motion to approve the minutes as read in closed session was made by Alka and seconded by McCorkle. All present voted Aye. Motion Carried.

New Business

2024-2025 Proposed School Budget

Dr. Bleyer presented via power point the 24-25 proposed school budget. A motion to approve the budget as presented was made by Peach and seconded by Alka. A roll call vote was taken and all present voted AYE. Motion Carried.

Approved by the Board of Education on October 21, 2024

Wabash County Health Department Agreement

A motion to approve the WCHD Agreement with District #348 was made by Alka and seconded by Peach. A roll call vote was taken and all present voted AYE. Motion Carried.

Employment of Personnel

A motion to approve the following employment recommendations was made by Wood and seconded by Wilcox:

NON-CERTIFIED

Linda Skees -MCJHS RTI Reading Paraprofessional beginning September 16, 2024 Miranda McCowen -MCJHS Classroom Assistant beginning September 16, 2024 Paul Tarpley -Bus Driver for the Lancaster Route beginning September 17, 2024 Pam Oliver -Early Childhood Block Grant Coordinator beginning September 20, 2024 Taylor Byrns -MCGS Individual Assistant beginning September 17, 2024

TRANSFERS

Kaitlyn Smith -Bus Driver for the Lambert Drive Route starting September 17, 2024 All present voted Aye. Motion Carried.

Adjournment

A motion to adjourn was made by Alka and seconded by Hocking. All present voted AYE. Motion Carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:14 p.m.

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