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Norris City Omaha Enfield Community Unit School District 3 Board of Education met June 18.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

Per Board President, Matt McArthy: We are not going to have the public hearing to amend the 24-25 budget due to a 30 day posting requirement which Mr. Vollman realized on Monday. That is why the original meeting was scheduled for the following Tuesday. Amending the budget is optional and not required. Therefore, we will forgo the public hearing.

The regular meeting of the Board of Education of Norris City-Omaha-Enfield Community Unit School District No. 3 was held on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at the District Office. The meeting was called to order by President Matt McArthy at 7:00 p.m.

Roll Call: Present- Alex Ridge, Kyle Hoskins, Matt McArthy, Frank Graves, Rhonda Forston, Heath Rush, Mike Hite. Absent- None.

Others in Attendance: Matt Vollman, Superintendent; Carla Carter, Principal; David Reavis, Principal; Jessica Jackson, Treasurer.

Motion to approve Regular and Closed Minutes for May 2025 by Matt McArthy. Second by Heath Rush. Unanimous vote. Motion Carried.

Motion to approve the Bills by Matt McArthy. Second by Mike Hite. Roll Call Vote- Alex Ridge, yes; Kyle Hoskins, yes; Matt McArthy, yes; Frank Graves, yes; Rhonda Forston, yes; Heath Rush, yes; Mike Hite, yes. Motion Carried.

Motion to approve the Booth Trust monthly report with a balance of $49,753.90 by Matt McArthy. Second by Heath Rush. Roll Call Vote- Alex Ridge, yes; Kyle Hoskins, yes; Matt McArthy, yes; Frank Graves, yes; Rhonda Forston, yes; Heath Rush, yes; Mike Hite, yes. Motion Carried.

Superintendent Report/Matt Vollman-

-Project at the high school is going well and on schedule.

-Bond rating interview and call last week. The school district has a stable rating and a 4.0 on ISBE for financial rating.

-Review general estimates from the architect for future projects. Health Life Safety projects are a priority.

-Continues to receive praises from the community for the addition of the pickleball courts. The courts are being used consistently.

Principal Reports:

NCOE Elementary/Mr. Reavis:

-Attendance was 94.4 % for May.

-Summer maintenance on schedule at the building.

-Working on grants for next year.

NCOE Elementary/PreK/Mrs. Carter-

-Teachers participated in trainings for the new IXL math curriculum.

-Training will start for the new program, Rooms, and it will be utilized from K-12. It will provide teachers/coaches and parent communications and will replace the various other programs being used in the district.

Motion to approve the new Board meeting dates as presented by Matt McArthy. Second by Heath Rush. Unanimous Vote. Motion Carried.

25/26 Board dates: July 16, 2025; August 13, 2025; September 17, 2025; October 15, 2025; November 19, 2025; December 17, 2025; January 21, 2026; February 18, 2026; March 18, 2026; April 15, 2026; May 20, 2026; and June 24, 2026.

Motion to approve the SY 2026 School Improvement Plan by Matt McArthy. Second by Mike Hite. Roll Call Vote- Alex Ridge, yes; Kyle Hoskins, yes; Matt McArthy, yes; Frank Graves, yes; Rhonda Forston, yes; Heath Rush, yes; Mike Hite, yes. Motion Carried.

Motion to accept CRS Onesource, Wabashfood Service, and Prairie Farms for cafeteria/bread/milk bids by Matt McArthy. Second by Heath Rush. Roll Call Vote- Alex Ridge, yes; Kyle Hoskins, yes; Matt McArthy, yes; Frank Graves, yes; Rhonda Forston, yes; Heath Rush, yes; Mike Hite, yes. Motion Carried.

Board reviewed the SY 25 cafeteria report of revenue and expenses. No action required.

Motion to approve the PRESS Board Policy Updates Release #118: (new)7:2555; (update) 2:260, 4:15, 4:80, 5:10, 5:20, 5:60, 5:100, 6:150, 6:235; 7:10, 7:20, 7:60, 7:70, 7:180, 7:185, 7:190, 7:200, 7:210, 7:250, 7:310, 7:315, 7:40 by Matt McArthy. Second by Alex Ridge. Unanimous Vote. Motion Carried.

Public Input: none

Motion to move into Executive Session at 7:35 p.m. by Matt McArthy. Second by Heath Rush. Unanimous Vote. Motion Carried.

Return to Regular Session at 8:23 p.m.

Motion to accept the resignation of Joe Gray, high school baseball coach, by Matt McArthy. Second by Heath Rush. Unanimous Vote. Motion Carried.

Motion to accept the retirement letter from Kelli Pearce by Matt McArthy. Second by Heath Rush. Unanimous Vote. Motion Carried.

Motion to approve administrator contract renewals for Brad Wehlermann (3 year); David Reavis (3 year); and Carla Carter (1 year) by Matt McArthy. Second by Heath Rush. Roll Call Vote- Alex Ridge, yes; Kyle Hoskins, yes; Matt McArthy, yes; Frank Graves, yes; Rhonda Forston, yes; Heath Rush, yes; Mike Hite, yes. Motion Carried.

Motion to approve non certified staff pay increases by 6% or by the minimum pay chart whichever is greater by Frank Graves. Second by Mike Hite. Roll Call Vote- Alex Ridge, yes; Kyle Hoskins, yes; Matt McArthy, abstain; Frank Graves, yes; Rhonda Forston, yes; Heath Rush, abstain; Mike Hite, yes. Motion Carried.

Motion to adjourn by Kyle Hoskins. Second by Mike Hite. Unanimous Vote. Motion Carried.

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