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

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

BUDGET HEARING/REGULAR MEETING

I. Call to Order

Amended Budget Hearing for Public Input was called to order at 6:00 P.M. by Stephanie Hatcher.

ROLL CALL:

x Browning x Hatcher

x Campbell x Rhinehart

x Hall x Risley

x Trimble

Others Present:

x Harrelson

x Fetcho

Guests in attendance included: Eric McCollum, Miranda Morris

II. FISCAL YEAR 2024 AMENDED BUDGET HEARING - Opportunity for Public Input

III. Adjourn

Motion by Trimble, second by Browning to adjourn the meeting at 6:01 P.M.

Motion carried by unanimous voice vote.

REGULAR MEETING

I. CALL TO ORDER

A regular meeting was called to order at 6:02 P.M. by Stephanie Hatcher.

ROLL CALL:

x Browning x Hatcher

x Campbell x Rhinehart

x Hall x Risley

x Trimble

Others Present:

x Harrelson x Fetcho

Guests in attendance included: Eric McCollum, Miranda Morris

II. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL

• Wednesday, May 15, 2024 - Regular Meeting Minutes

• Destroy Closed Session Audio Tapes Older Than 18 Months

• Bills

Financial Reports

Transportation Report

• Resignations- Julie Harrelson as Supt./CSBO effective July 15, 2024

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

Roll Call:

x Browning x Hatcher

x Campbell x Rhinehart

x Hall x Risley

x Trimble

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

III. COMMUNICATIONS

A. Recognition of Visitors / Public Comments: N/A

B. Board Members

C. Staff-Administrative Reports

Mr. Fetcho: The district was awarded $690,000 for two buses from the Electric Bus Grant. Awaiting Ameren to get back with us for next steps for electric hookup for the buses. Solar project is still moving forward. Start of construction will start mid August and will not interfere with school business due to the site location. The cafeteria oven will be delivered soon and the salad bar has already been delivered. These items were purchased with grant funds.

Mrs. Harrelson: State test scores were reviewed with the board, and the IAR scores increased dramatically. However, much improvement is still needed in junior high math. The SAT is switching back to the ACT. The tree that fell in front of Wells was cleaned up by the Illinois Baptist Association. The district provided a light lunch. Goldman Tree Service will be handling the removal of the stump. Three trees were purchased from Farmhouse Florist and planted in front of Wells. Pre-K teacher Taylor Waggoner and Mrs. Harrelson both applied for $75,000 in Pre-K grant funding, which was awarded and will be used towards playground equipment, installation, and a poured

rubber surface for the playground. The City Council will vote next Monday evening on granting $50,000 of TIF funds to the school for softball and playground projects. The Joint Annual Conference being held November 22-24 in Chicago. Stephanie Hatcher, Eric McCollum, and Jeff Fetcho will be in attendance. School Registration will be held July 17, 2024 from 11:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M. Grayville Board of Education Board Goals for 2023-2024 were reviewed with the board. The board will set new goals for 2024-2025 at the July 2024 board meeting. Refinishing the bathroom floors at Wells Elementary and the High School locker rooms should begin this Friday. We will have a student teacher starting in the fall under Mr. Downes band and music program.

IV. NEW BUSINESS

1. Motion to Amend Fiscal Year 2024 Amended Budget

Motion by Browning, second by Risley to Amend Fiscal Year 2024 Amended Budget.

Roll Call:

x Browning x Hatcher

x Campbell x Rhinehart

x Hall x Risley

x Trimble

There being 7 yeas and 0 nays, the motion did not carry.

2. Motion to Abolish Working Cash Fund

Motion by Trimble, second by Campbell to Abolish Working Cash Fund

Roll Call:

x Browning x Hatcher

x Campbell x Rhinehart

x Hall x Risley

x Trimble

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

3. Motion to Remove Julie Harrelson and Add Eric McCollum to District Bank Accounts

Motion by Risley, second by Browning to Remove Julie Harrelson and Add Eric McCollum to District Bank Accounts

Roll Call:

x Browning x Hatcher

x Campbell x Rhinehart

x Hall x Risley

x Trimble

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

4. Motion to Change IMRF Agent from Julie Harrelson to Eric McCollum

Motion by Trimble, second by Risley to Change IMRF Agent from Julie Harrelson to Eric McCollum

Roll Call:

x Browning x Hatcher

x Campbell x Rhinehart

x Hall x Risley

x Trimble

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

5. Motion to Accept $1000 Donation from Gray Township

Motion by Risley, second by Campbell to Accept $1000 Donation from Gray Township with $500 going towards the music department and $500 to the Athletic/Track department.

Roll Call:

x Browning x Hatcher

x Campbell x Rhinehart

x Hall x Risley

x Trimble

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

6. Motion to Adopt Press Policy Update Issue 115

Motion by Risley, second by Browning to Adopt Press Policy Update Issue 115

Roll Call:

x Browning x Hatcher

x Campbell x Rhinehart

x Hall x Risley

x Trimble

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

7. Motion to Approve Student Handbook Changes for 2024-2025

Motion by Risley, second by Campbell to Approve Student Handbook Changes for 2024-2025

Roll Call:

x Browning x Hatcher

x Campbell x Rhinehart

x Hall x Risley

x Trimble

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

VI. CLOSED SESSION:

Matters relating to:

1. Personnel Performance, Appointment & Compensation

Motion Risley, second by Campbell to enter into closed session at 6:39 P.M.

Roll Call:

x Browning x Hatcher

x Campbell x Rhinehart

x Hall x Risley

x Trimble

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

Motion by Hall, second by Risley that the Board return to open session at 7:42 P.M. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote.

VI. ACTION FOLLOWING CLOSED SESSION

8. Motion to Hire Morgan Nelson as Paraprofessional

Motion by Risley,second by Trimble to Hire Morgan Nelson as Paraprofessional

Roll Call:

x Browning x Hatcher

x Campbell x Rhinehart

x Hall x Risley

x Trimble

There being 2 yeas and Q nays, the motion carried.

9. Motion to Hire Karin Wiggins as Lead Mentor Teacher

Motion by Risley, second by Hall to Hire Karin Wiggins as Lead Mentor Teacher with a $5000 stipend.

Roll Call:

x Browning x Hatcher

x Campbell x Rhinehart

x Hall x Risley

x Trimble

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

10. Motion to Appoint Janet Wheeler as Mentor Teacher with a $2500 stipend

Motion by Trimble, second by Risley to appoint Janet Wheeler as Mentor Teacher with a $2500 stipend.

Roll Call:

x Browning x Hatcher

x Campbell x Rhinehart

x Hall x Risley

x Trimble

There being 2 yeas and ( nays, the motion carried.

11. Motion to Approve Non-Certified Wages for 2024-2025

Motion by Risley, second by Hall to Approve Non-Certified Wages for 2024-2025 as presented.

Roll Call:

x Browning x Hatcher

x Campbell x Rhinehart

x Hall x Risley

x Trimble

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

12. Motion to Pay Maintenance Grant Stipend to Julie Harrleson Post Employment

Motion by Trimble, second by Risley to Pay Maintenance Grant Stipend of 5% to Julie Harrelson Post Employment.

Roll Call:

x Browning x Hatcher

x Campbell x Rhinehart

x Hall x Risley

x Trimble

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

VIII. ADJOURNMENT

Motion by Risley, second by Trimble to adjourn the meeting at 7:45 P.M. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote.

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