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Grayville Community Unit School District #1 Board of Education met March 19.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

I. CALL TO ORDER

Stephanie Hatcher called a regular meeting to order at 6:00 P.M.

ROLL CALL:

x Browning x Hatcher x Trimble

x Campbell x Rhinehart

x Hall x Risley

Others Present:

x McCollum x Fetcho x Morris

Guests in attendance included:

II. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL

● Wednesday, February 19, 2025 - Regular Meeting Minutes

● Destroy Closed Session Audio Tapes Older Than 18 Months

● Bills

Financial Reports

Transportation Report

● Resignations

Motion by Risley, second by Trimble to approve the consent agenda.

Roll Call:

x Browning x Hatcher x Trimble

x Campbell x Rhinehart

x Hall x Risley

There being 7 yeas and 0 nays, the motion carried.

III. COMMUNICATIONS

A. Recognition of Visitors / Public Comments: Junior Class President Natalie Cowling; looking for approval to go to Hawaii for the Senior Trip. She presented to the board a tentative itinerary for the trip. Sponsors are Mrs. Cline and Mrs. Thomas. A motion for approval will be made at next month’s meeting.

B. Board Members

C. Staff-Administrative Reports

Ms. Morris:

Donations: Prom Solicitation has begun for After-Prom festivities.

Events:

Feb. 21st, Pre-K Dance was well attended and enjoyed by the students and parents.

Feb. 24-28th, the Scholastic Book Fair was a great success. There were enough scholastic dollars to purchase teachers' classroom wishlists and purchasing of books for all students who didn’t bring money to shop.

Mar. 3rd, Herd Meeting was held and new officials were voted in: President Morgan Nelson, Vice President; Lexi Lahmann, Secretary; Taylor Waggoner. The Boosters met that evening, and new officials were seated as well. President; Sky Thompson, Vice President; Torin Lee, Secretary; Whitney Short

Mar. 7th, Civil Rights Data Collection is complete

Mar. 14th, 2 P.M. Dismissal. Building teachers meeting was held. IAR plan and expectations were discussed.

Mar. 18th-20th IAR Testing

Upcoming Events:

Mar. 21, Herd Movie Night at 6 P.M.

Mar. 24, Regional Brain Games 3rd-4th Grade

Mar. 26, Regional Brain Games 7th-8th Grade

Mar. 28, Pre-K Screenings

Mar. 31-Apr 4, Spring Break

Apr. 11, Spring Carnival

Mr. Fetcho: The solar project should start towards the end of April or the first of May. The boilers at the elementary school need extensive work, and a plan needs to be made for replacement.

Mr. McCollum:

IAR Testing week of 4/7

4 Good Community Amazon Truck will be here on 4/14. Students will be able to pick an item for themselves and an item for their parents.

Pre-Act - Testing will be the week of 4/14

ALOP - tutoring/counseling program through the ROE. Recommended not to pursue this program due to the initial cost up front.

V. NEW BUSINESS

1. Motion to Reschedule Graduation Date

Motion by Risley, second by Campbell to approve Graduation Ceremonies. May 17, 2025; 8th grade @11:30 A.M., Seniors @ 1:00 P.M.

Roll Call:

x Rhinehart x Browning x Hatcher

x Risley x Campbell

x Trimble x Hall

There being 7 yeas and 0 nays, the motion carried.

2. Motion to Approve 25/26 School Calendar

Motion by Risley, second by Browning to approve the 25/26 School Calendar.

Roll Call:

x Hatcher x Trimble x Hall

x Rhinehart x Browning

x Risley x Campbell

There being 7 yeas and 0 nays, the motion carried.

3. Motion to renew membership in the Illinois High School Association for the 25/26 school term

Motion by Trimble, second by Risley to renew membership in the Illinois High School Association for the 25/26 school term.

Roll Call:

x Hall x Risley x Campbell

x Hatcher x Trimble

x Rhinehart x Browning

There being 7 yeas and 0 nays, the motion carried.

4. Recommendation to approve the Bid Letter from Lunsford Architects, Incorporated for Wells Elementary HVAC

Motion by Browning, second by Risley, to approve the Bid Letter from Lunsford Architects, Incorporated for Wells Elementary HVAC.

Roll Call:

x Campbell x Rhinehart x Browning

x Hall x Risley

x Hatcher x Trimble

There being 7 yeas and 0 nays, the motion carried.

5. Motion to Approve Austin Hamilton’s Request for Restart Community Basketball

Motion by Risley, second by Hall, to approve Austin Hamilton’s Request for Restart of Community Basketball.

Roll Call:

x Browning x Hatcher x Trimble

x Campbell x Rhinehart

x Hall x Risley

There being 7 yeas and 0 nays, the motion carried.

VI. CLOSED SESSION

CLOSED SESSION:

Matters relating to:

1. Personnel Performance, Appointment & Compensation

2. Student Discipline

Motion Risley, second by Browning, to enter into closed session at 6:30 P.M.

Roll Call:

x Hatcher x Risley x Hall

x Trimble x Browning

x Rhinehart x Campbell

There being 7 yeas and 0 nays, the motion carried.

Motion by Risley, second by Trimble, that the Board return to open session at 7:22 P.M. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote.

ACTION FOLLOWING CLOSED SESSION

6. Motion to Approve the 2025/2026 Principal Contract for Wells Elementary

Motion by Hall, second by Risley to Approve the 2025/2026 Principal contract for Wells Elementary.

Roll Call:

x Browning x Hatcher x Trimble

x Campbell x Rhinehart

x Hall x Risley

There being 7 yeas and 0 nays, the motion carried.

7. Motion to Hire Paraprofessional Jade Bunting

Motion by Trimble, second by Risley to hire Jade Bunting pending Paraprofessional certification.

Roll Call:

x Trimble x Hall x Risley

x Browning x Hatcher

x Campbell x Rhinehart

There being 7 yeas and 0 nays, the motion carried.

VII. ADJOURNMENT

Motion by Trimble, second by Risley to adjourn the meeting at 7:23 P.M.

Motion carried by unanimous voice vote.

Next Regular BOE Meeting: Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 6:00 P.M.

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