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New Hope Consolidated Community School District #6 Board of Education met Jan. 21.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

The New Hope Board of Education met on January 21, 2025 at 6:00 P.M. in the work room of the school.

Vice-President Jason Simpson called the meeting to order at 6:02 P.M.

Roll Call: Present: Jason Simpson

Dan Devous

Brandon Fry

Ryan Green

Tom Barton

Jeremy Gray

Absent: Jeremy Vaughan

Also Present: Britany Pope, Superintendent

Kayla Hough Tylar McKitrick

Tom Barton made a motion to approve the consent agenda containing approval of December 17, 2024 regular meeting minutes, acceptance of the treasurer’s report as of December 31, 2024, approval to pay bills. Second by Ryan Green.

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

Nay: None Carried

Treasurer’s Report and current financial information. Bank balances as of December 31, 2024:

Fairfield National Bank Checking: $1,703,978.15

IPTIP: $1,067.90

Fairfield National Bank Money Market: $380,428.10

Fairfield National Bank CD: $520,199.99

Mrs. Pope presented the Superintendent’s Report: FOIA request included in board packet. The board was asked to look through the Vision 2030 information in order to adopt a resolution. A grant for kitchen equipment has been submitted for a dishwasher. We will know in March if it has been awarded. A review of revenue and expenditure reports through December. We have overspent on HVAC in the Health Life Safety Fund but that can be amended. Wayne County Farm Bureau is hosting a dinner for school board members. The pros and cons of possible future e-learning days was discussed. Girls basketball has made it to the state games. They will play Saturday at 2:30 at Rend Lake. The fire marshal was in for his annual inspection today. The amount to be donated to New Hope from the recent benefit concert should be $2968.57.

New Business:

1. Tom Barton made a motion to set graduation date as May 16, 2025 at 6:00 P.M. Second by Brandon Fry.

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

Nay: None Carried

2. Ryan Green made a motion to reinvest certificate of deposit with FNB for 12 months. Second by Tom Barton.

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

Nay: None Carried

3. Jeremy Gray made a motion to advertise teacher vacancy for 2025-2026 school year. Second by Dan Devous.

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

Nay: None Carried

Ryan Green made a motion to enter executive session at 6:21 P.M. for superintendent evaluation. Second by Brandon Fry.

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

Nay: None Carried

Jeremy Gray made a motion to return to open session at 6:32 P.M. Second by Dan Devous.

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

Nay: None Carried

Dan Devous made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:33 P.M. Second by Jeremy Gray.

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

Nay: None Carried

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