May 21, 2026 at 6:00 PM - 3rd Thursday
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1. Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance
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2. Roll Call
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Asbery___; Hemby___; Kassner___; Knowles___; Milt____; Schulte____Ashby___
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3. Public Input, Staff Input, Board Input
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FFA Ag Presentation
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4. Reports of Board Committees
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4.A. Finance Committee
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Treasurer’s Report - April 30, 2026
Beginning checking the balance of $16,557,069.45 Revenue of $1,520,244.28 Payroll and Benefits $1,404,497.70 Total Expenditures of $1,816,226.46 Checking balance end of month $16,261,087.27 Savings and investments end of month $1,408,194.94 Total cash balance at the end of the month: $17,669,282.21 Total outstanding liabilities end of month: $8,404.05 The total unencumbered fund balance at the end of the month: $17,679,404.26 Vocational Account Vocational fund beginning balance of $972,179.59 Revenue of $3,135.71 Expenditures of $7,816.29 Balance end of month $967,499.01 Activity Funds Activity fund beginning balance of $556,496.23 Revenue of $45,350.84 Expenditures of $40,456.46 Balance end of month $561,390.61 Financial Reports - Payroll, Bills, & P-Card Payroll for May 10, 2026, was $483,043.86, including $25,616.59 above the contracted amounts. Bills were reviewed for $810,607.14 The monthly total for the P-Card statement was $18,884.41 |
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4.B. Building and Grounds Report
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5. Administrative Reports
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5.A. Superintendent's Report
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Mr. LeCrone will present his report to the Board.
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5.B. Principal's Report
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Dr. Fatheree will present his report to the Board.
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6. Consent Agenda Action Items
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"The Consent Agenda items for approval are as follows:"
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6.A. Resignations/ Retirement
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Recommendation is to approve the retirement of SPED Teacher LeeAnn Ferguson at the end of the 2029-2030 school year.
Recommendation is to approve the retirement of English Teacher Dr. Jamey VanZandt at the end of the 2029-2030 school year. |
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6.B. Minutes: Regular Open Board Minutes, April 16, 2026
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Recommendation is to approve the Regular Open Board Minutes for April 16, 2026.
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6.C. Minutes: Closed Board Minutes, April 16, 2026.
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Recommendation is to approve the Closed Board Minutes for April 16, 2026.
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6.D. Trips
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Recommendation is to approve the FBLA Overnight trip to San Antonio, TX, from June 27, 2026, through July 3, 2026.
Recommendation is to approve the FCCLA Overnight trip to Eastern Illinois University Dorm from June 10, 2026 through June 12, 2026. Recommendation is to approve the FFA Overnight trip to Washington D.C. from June 21, 2026 through June 26, 2026. Recommendation is to approve the FFA Overnight trip to Springfield, Illinois from June 8, 2026 through June 11, 2026. |
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6.E. FMLA Acknowledgments
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6.F. Extended Leave of Absence
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Recommendation is to approve the extended leave of absence for Pam Maxey through 6/25/2026.
Recommendation is to approve the extended leave of absence for Twila Mann through 6/25/2026. |
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6.G. Treasurer's Report FY26
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Recommendation is to approve the FY26 Treasurer's Report as reviewed by the finance committee.
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6.H. Financial Reports and Bills May 2026
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Action on this item approves the financial report, bills, and payroll as reviewed by the finance committee.
"Does any Board Member wish to remove any of the Consent Agenda Items?" "Is there any discussion regarding consent agenda items presented for approval?" Recommendation is to approve the consent agenda items as presented. May I have a motion to approve the Consent Agenda Items? Motion was made by ___ and seconded by ___ to approve the consent agenda items as presented. Asbery___; Hemby___; Kassner___; Knowles___; Milt____; Schulte____Ashby___ Approved___ Disapproved___ Abstained___ Absent___ MOTION: CARRIED___ FAILED___ |
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7. Executive Closed Session
The appointment, employment compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the District 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1). Collective negotiating matters between the public body and its employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2). Litigation, when an action against, affecting or on behalf of the particular public body has been filed and is pending before a court or administrative tribunal, or when the public body finds that an action is probable or imminent, in which case the basis for the finding shall be recorded and entered into the minutes of the closed meeting. 5 ILCS 120/2(cX11).
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May I have a motion to enter closed session?
Motion was made by ____ and seconded by_____to approve moving into executive closed session at _____ p.m. in accordance with school board policy 2:220 - E2 items: The appointment, employment compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the District 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1). Collective negotiating matters between the public body and its employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2). Litigation, when an action against, affecting or on behalf of the particular public body has been filed and is pending before a court or administrative tribunal, or when the public body finds that an action is probable or imminent, in which case the basis for the finding shall be recorded and entered into the minutes of the closed meeting. 5 ILCS 120/2(cX11). Asbery___; Hemby___; Kassner___; Knowles___; Milt____; Schulte____Ashby___ Approved _____ Disapproved _____ Abstained ___ Absent ___ MOTION: CARRIED _____ FAILED _____ Motion was made by ____ and seconded by_____ to approve entering open session at __p.m. Asbery___; Hemby___; Kassner___; Knowles___; Milt____; Schulte____Ashby___ Approved _____ Disapproved _____ Abstained ___ Absent ___ MOTION: CARRIED _____ FAILED _____ |
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8. Action as a Result of Closed Session
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Employee Discipline
Asbery___; Hemby___; Kassner___; Knowles___; Milt____; Schulte____Ashby___ Approved _____ Disapproved _____ Abstained ___ Absent ___ MOTION: CARRIED___ FAILED___ |
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9. Action Items
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9.A. Authorize Bids for Food Service Proposals
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Recommendation is to approve the Food Service bid proposals for the 2026–2027 school year as presented.
May I have a motion for approval? Motion was made by ____ and seconded by ____ to approve the Food Service Bid proposals for the 2026-2027 school year as presented. Asbery___; Hemby___; Kassner___; Knowles___; Milt____; Schulte____Ashby___ Approved _____ Disapproved _____ Abstained ___ Absent ___ MOTION: CARRIED _____ FAILED _____ |
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9.B. Consideration of a resolution providing for the issue and sale of not to exceed $3,535,000 of refunding bonds and for the levy of taxes to pay the bonds.
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Recommendation is to approve the consideration of a resolution providing for the issue and sale of not to exceed $3,535,000 of refunding bonds and for the levy of taxes to pay the bonds.
May I have a motion for approval? Motion was made by ____ and seconded by ____ to approve the consideration of a resolution providing for the issue and sale of not to exceed $3,535,000 of refunding bonds and for the levy of taxes to pay the bonds. Asbery___; Hemby___; Kassner___; Knowles___; Milt____; Schulte____Ashby___ Approved _____ Disapproved _____ Abstained ___ Absent ___ MOTION: CARRIED _____ FAILED _____ |
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9.C. MHESP MOU
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Recommendation is to approve the MHESP MOU for Salary Schedule Placement.
May I have a motion for approval? Motion was made by ____ and seconded by____ to approve the MHESP MOU for Salary Schedule Placement. Asbery___; Hemby___; Kassner___; Knowles___; Milt____; Schulte____Ashby___ Approved _____ Disapproved _____ Abstained ___ Absent ___ MOTION: CARRIED _____ FAILED _____ |
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9.D. Tentative Amended Budget 2026 and Notice of Public Hearing
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Recommendation is to approve the tentative amended budget 2026 to be placed on public display for the next 30 days, and a notice of public hearing for adoption of the 2026 amended budget on June 25th, 2026, at 5:55 p.m.
May I have a motion for approval? Motion was made by ____ and seconded by____ to approve the tentative amended budget 2026 to be placed on public display for the next 30 days, and a notice of public hearing for adoption of the 2025 amended budget on June 26th, 2026, at 5:55 p.m. Asbery___; Hemby___; Kassner___; Knowles___; Milt____; Schulte____Ashby___ Approved _____ Disapproved _____ Abstained ___ Absent ___ MOTION: CARRIED___ FAILED___ |
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9.E. Consolidated District Plan
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Recommendation is to approve the Consolidated District Plan as presented.
May I have a motion for approval? Motion was made by ____ and seconded by____ to approve the Consolidated District Plan as presented. Asbery___; Hemby___; Kassner___; Knowles___; Milt____; Schulte____Ashby___ Approved _____ Disapproved _____ Abstained ___ Absent ___ MOTION: CARRIED___ FAILED___ |
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9.F. Student Handbook Changes
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Recommendation is to approve the Student Handbook Changes for the 2026-2027 school year as presented.
May I have a motion for approval? Motion was made by ____ and seconded by ____ to approve the Student Handbook Changes for the 2026-2027 school year as presented. Asbery___; Hemby___; Kassner___; Knowles___; Milt____; Schulte____Ashby___ Approved _____ Disapproved _____ Abstained ___ Absent ___ MOTION: CARRIED _____ FAILED _____ |
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10. Employment
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All employments are contingent on proper paperwork (I-9, Background Checks, EHR Checks, etc.) being completed and turned in.
Recommendation is to approve Administrative Salaries for the 2026-2027 school year as presented. May I have a motion for approval? Motion was made by ____ and seconded by____ to approve Administrative Salaries for the 2026-2027 school year as presented. Asbery___; Hemby___; Kassner___; Knowles___; Milt____; Schulte____Ashby___ Approved _____ Disapproved _____ Abstained ___ Absent ___ MOTION: CARRIED _____ FAILED _____ Recommendation is to approve Administrative Contracts for the 2026-2027 school year as presented. May I have a motion for approval? Motion was made by ____ and seconded by____ to approve Administrative Contracts for the 2026-2027 school year as presented. Asbery___; Hemby___; Kassner___; Knowles___; Milt____; Schulte____Ashby___ Approved _____ Disapproved _____ Abstained ___ Absent ___ MOTION: CARRIED _____ FAILED _____ Recommendation is to approve Non-Certified Exempt Salary Raises for the 2026-2027 school year as presented. May I have a motion for approval? Motion was made by ____ and seconded by____ to approve Non-Certified Exempt Salary Raises for the 2026-2027 school year as presented. Asbery___; Hemby___; Kassner___; Knowles___; Milt____; Schulte____Ashby___ Approved _____ Disapproved _____ Abstained ___ Absent ___ MOTION: CARRIED _____ FAILED _____ Recommendation is to approve the winter coaches list for the 2026-2027 school year as presented. May I have a motion for approval? Motion was made by ____ and seconded by____ to approve the winter coaches list for the 2026-2027 school year as presented. Asbery___; Hemby___; Kassner___; Knowles___; Milt____; Schulte____Ashby___ Approved _____ Disapproved _____ Abstained ___ Absent ___ MOTION: CARRIED _____ FAILED _____ Recommendation is to approve Crayton Turner for the Driver's Ed position for the 2026-2027 school year as presented. May I have a motion for approval? Motion was made by ____ and seconded by____ to approve Crayton Turner for the Driver's Ed position for the 2026-2027 school year as presented. Asbery___; Hemby___; Kassner___; Knowles___; Milt____; Schulte____Ashby___ Approved _____ Disapproved _____ Abstained ___ Absent ___ MOTION: CARRIED _____ FAILED _____ Recommendation is to approve IIoany Ochoa for the Spanish Club Sponsor position for the 2026-2027 school year as presented. May I have a motion for approval? Motion was made by ____ and seconded by____ to approve IIoany Ochoa for the Spanish Club Sponsor position for the 2026-2027 school year as presented. Asbery___; Hemby___; Kassner___; Knowles___; Milt____; Schulte____Ashby___ Approved _____ Disapproved _____ Abstained ___ Absent ___ MOTION: CARRIED _____ FAILED _____ Recommendation is to approve Marcy Harmon for the Spanish Teacher position for the 2026-2027 school year as presented. May I have a motion for approval? Motion was made by ____ and seconded by____ to approve Marcy Harmon for the Spanish Teacher position for the 2026-2027 school year as presented. Asbery___; Hemby___; Kassner___; Knowles___; Milt____; Schulte____Ashby___ Approved _____ Disapproved _____ Abstained ___ Absent ___ MOTION: CARRIED _____ FAILED _____ Recommendation is to approve Rebecca Blaydes for the English Teacher position for the 2026-2027 school year as presented. May I have a motion for approval? Motion was made by ____ and seconded by____ to approve Rebecca Blaydes for the English Teacher position for the 2026-2027 school year as presented. Asbery___; Hemby___; Kassner___; Knowles___; Milt____; Schulte____Ashby___ Approved _____ Disapproved _____ Abstained ___ Absent ___ MOTION: CARRIED _____ FAILED _____ Recommendation is to approve Andrea Jackson as SPED Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year as presented. May I have a motion for approval? Motion was made by ____ and seconded by____ to approve Andrea Jackson as SPED Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year as presented. Asbery___; Hemby___; Kassner___; Knowles___; Milt____; Schulte____Ashby___ Approved _____ Disapproved _____ Abstained ___ Absent ___ MOTION: CARRIED _____ FAILED _____ Recommendation is to approve Conner Mays as Science Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year as presented. May I have a motion for approval? Motion was made by ____ and seconded by____ to approve Conner Mays as Science Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year as presented. Asbery___; Hemby___; Kassner___; Knowles___; Milt____; Schulte____Ashby___ Approved _____ Disapproved _____ Abstained ___ Absent ___ MOTION: CARRIED _____ FAILED _____ Recommendation is to approve Callie Duch as CNA Instructor for the 2026-2027 school year as presented. May I have a motion for approval? Motion was made by ____ and seconded by____ to approve Callie Duch as CNA Instructor for the 2026-2027 school year as presented. Asbery___; Hemby___; Kassner___; Knowles___; Milt____; Schulte____Ashby___ Approved _____ Disapproved _____ Abstained ___ Absent ___ MOTION: CARRIED _____ FAILED _____ Recommendation to approve the 2026 Cafeteria Summer workers as presented. May I have a motion for approval? Motion was made by ____ and seconded by ____ to approve the 2026 Cafeteria Summer workers as presented. Asbery___; Hemby___; Kassner___; Knowles___; Milt____; Schulte____Ashby___ Approved _____ Disapproved _____ Abstained ___ Absent ___ MOTION: CARRIED _____ FAILED _____ Recommendation is to approve Hunter Shirley as Title I Tutor for the 2026-2027 school year as presented. May I have a motion for approval? Motion was made by ____ and seconded by____ to approve Hunter Shirley as Title I Tutor for the 2026-2027 school year as presented. Asbery___; Hemby___; Kassner___; Knowles___; Milt____; Schulte____Ashby___ Approved _____ Disapproved _____ Abstained ___ Absent ___ MOTION: CARRIED _____ FAILED _____ Recommendation is to approve Hope Kobbert as Speech and Acting Team Assistant Coach for the 2026-2027 school year. May I have a motion for approval? Motion was made by ____ and seconded by____ to approve Hope Kobbert as Speech and Acting Team Assistant Coach for the 2026-2027 school year. Asbery___; Hemby___; Kassner___; Knowles___; Milt____; Schulte____Ashby___ Approved _____ Disapproved _____ Abstained ___ Absent ___ MOTION: CARRIED _____ FAILED _____ Recommendation is to approve Jessica Plemons as a Volunteer Speech and Acting Team Assistant Coach for the 2026-2027 school year. May I have a motion for approval? Motion was made by ____ and seconded by____ to approve Jessica Plemons as a Volunteer Speech and Acting Team Assistant Coach for the 2026-2027 school year. Asbery___; Hemby___; Kassner___; Knowles___; Milt____; Schulte____Ashby___ Approved _____ Disapproved _____ Abstained ___ Absent ___ MOTION: CARRIED _____ FAILED _____ |
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11. Adjournment
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May I have a motion for approval?
Motion was made by ____ and seconded by_______ to approve adjourning the meeting at __p.m. All in favor say Aye! |