August 12, 2024 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting

1. Call to Order with the Pledge of Allegiance.
 

2. Roll Call.
 

3. Adopt Official Agenda giving the President discretion to take items out of order or in executive session as needed.
 

4. Approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting held on July 8, 2024.
 

5. Consider approval of bills as presented in the amount of $1,165,617.04 be authorized; that salaries for the month of August 2024 be authorized; that quick pay for July 2024 in the amount of $1,524,341.60 be approved; and that September 2024 salaries and bills to be quick paid be authorized.
 

6. Requests signed by interested citizens who attend the Board of Education meeting who request to speak to the Board. 
 

7. Consent Agenda.   (Items 7-A through YY - Personnel Committee Recommendations)
 

7.A. Appoint the following as New Teacher Training Academy Facilitators:

Judith Billups                                    Mary O'Neal
Kristopher Fields                              Paul Prude
Amy Fischer                                     Jacquline Sheard
Jennifer Keller                                  Melissa Thomas
Chandra King                                   Toni Vorce
Diana Lee
 

7.B. Amend the start date of Avia Brown, School Social Worker Coordinator, from August 15, 2024, to July 9, 2024.
 

7.C. Employ Antonio Carraway as a teacher, effective August 15, 2024, contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements.
 

7.D. Rescind the employment of Latosha Carter, social worker, effective August 8, 2024.
 

7.E. Employ Richard Fitzgerald as a teacher, effective August 15, 2024, contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements.
 

7.F. Employ Laudell Ford as a permanent substitute teacher, effective August 15, 2024, contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements.
 

7.G. Employ Trisha Gaffner as a teacher, effective August 15, 2024, contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements.
 

7.H. Rescind the employment of Duane Gill, social worker, effective August 8, 2024.
 

7.I. Accept the written resignation of Kristina Hebel, teacher, effective July 5, 2024.
 

7.J. Employ Marshay Henderson as a teacher, effective August 15, 2024, contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements.
 

7.K. Employ Jalen Hodge as a permanent substitute teacher, effective August 15, 2024, contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements.
 

7.L. Rescind the employment of Tori Kruel, social worker, effective August 8, 2024.
  

7.M. Rescind the employment of Kenyawna Love, social worker, effective August 8, 2024.
 

7.N. Accept the written resignation of Meagan Mendez, teacher, effective July 6, 2024.
 

7.O. Accept the written resignation of Barbara Poole, health aide, effective July 10, 2024.
 

7.P. Accept the written resignation of Asha Scott, teacher, effective July 8, 2024.
 

7.Q. Accept the written resignation of Octavia Scott, social worker, effective July 31, 2024.
 

7.R. Rescind the employment of Rachel Tucker, teacher, effective June 18, 2024.
 

7.S. Accept the written resignation of Tiffannie Vinson, social worker, effective July 31, 2024.
 

7.T. Employ Lillian Waldrop as an Early Childhood Education Teacher, effective August 15, 2024, contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements.
 

7.U. Accept the written resignation of Bernadette Wallace, teacher, effective July 5, 2024.
 

7.V. Accept the written resignation of Reginald Wince, social worker, effective July 29, 2024.
 

7.W. Appoint the following coaches for the 2024-2025 sports season:

Football
Darien Donald - Head Coach
Sean Sayles - Asst. Coach
Laudell Ford - Asst. Coach
Shanquanja Boner - Asst. Coach
Drake Jackson - Asst. Coach
Darion Phiffer - Asst. Coach

Cross Country
Roscoe Dowell - Head Coach
Darren Wilson - Asst. Coach

Girls Volleyball
Markeisha Williams - Head Coach
D'Onnah Smith-Reid - Asst. Coach

Cheer (football)
Shandria Marshall - Head Coach

Wrestling
Nicholas Deloach - Head Coach
Demetrius Hurd - Asst. Coach

Boys Basketball
Darren Wilson - Head Coach
Chris Chipman - Asst. Coach

Girls Basketball
Jazmin Pitts - Head Coach

Bowling
Kirk Martin - Head Coach
Terrance Howard - Asst. Coach

Cheer (baskeball)
Shandria Marshall - Head Coach

Girls Track
Roscoe Dowell - Head Coach
Theresa Ridley - Asst. Coach
Nadia Ware - Asst. Coach
Laquitsha Bejoile-Hayes - Asst. Coach

Baseball
Lamar Jackson - Head Coach
Demetrius Combs - Asst. Coach
Terrence Granger - Asst. Coach

Softball
Kevin Kruse - Head Coach

Dance
Charzae Brown - Head Coach
Tatanshika Bornnard - Asst. Coach

Middle School Baseball
John Hall - Head Coach

Middle School Softball
Heather Miller - Head Coach
Kendra Moore - Asst. Coach
Aaron Johnson - Asst. Coach

Middle School Cross Country
Gloria Ware - Head Coach
Marquis Murray - Asst. Coach

Middle School Girls Baskeball
Kandice Travis - Head Coach
Jeremiah McCall - Asst. Coach

Middle School Boys Basketball
Fred Dancy - Head Coach
Marquis Murray - Asst. Coach

Middle School Girls Volleyball
Markeisha Williams - Head Coach
D'Onnah Smith-Reid - Asst. Coach

Middle School Wrestling
Laudell Ford - Head Coach
Arnold Edwards Jr. - Asst. Coach

Middle School Bowling
Kirk Martin - Head Coach
Terrance Howard - Asst. Coach

Middle School Boys Track
Marquis Murray - Head Coach
D'Onnah Smith-Reid - Asst. Coach

Middle School Girls Track
Gloria Ware - Head Coach

Middle School Cheer/Dance
Natalia Butler - Head Coach
Scherice Haynes - Asst. Coach
 

7.X. Approve the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) for David Augustine, Director of Maintenance, effective July 16, 2024, through August 20, 2024.  Mr. Augustine will be using his accumulated sick and personal leave days in conjunction with his FMLA.  Commencement or termination of this leave may be adjusted.
 

7.Y. Employ Sharmia Belk as a shift custodian, effective July 12, 2024, contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements.
 

7.Z. Rescind the employment of Nickeal Clark, high school assistant girls volleyball coach, effective July 23, 2024.
 

7.AA. Employ Donald Collier as an assistant football coach, effective July 26, 2024, contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements.
 

7.AB. Accept the written resignation of Demetrius Combs, truancy, effective August 8, 2024.
 

7.AC. Employ Jamon Company as an assistant baseball coach, effective July 26, 2024, contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements.
 

7.AD. Accept the written resignation of James Daniels as IT Technician, effective June 30, 2024.
 

7.AE. Employ Damon Devine as assistant footbal coach for the 2024-2025 school year, effective July 12, 2024, contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements.
 

7.AF. Employ Garland Edmonds as assistant baseball coach for the 2024-2025 school year, effective July 12, 2024, contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements.
 

7.AG. Approve the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) for Katya Evans, lunchroom/playground aide, effective July 8, 2024, through November 30, 2024.  Ms. Evans will be using her accumulated sick and personal leave days in conjunction with her FMLA.  Commencement or termination of this leave may be adjusted.
 

7.AH. Approve the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) for Andrea Gilbert, paraprofessional, effective July 19, 2024, through August 12, 2024.  Ms. Gilbert will be using her accumulated sick and personal leave days in conjunction with her FMLA.  Commencement or termination of this leave may be adjusted.
 

7.AI. Employ Stephen Grompers as a shift custodian, effective July 26, 2024, contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements.
 

7.AJ. Employ Brandon Harold as an assistant football coach, effective July 26, 2024, contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements.
 

7.AK. Employ David Harris as an assistant girls basketball coach, effective July 26, 2024, contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements.
 

7.AL. Employ Tyler Helm as a security officer, effective July 26, 2024, contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements.
 

7.AM. Employ Luke Jenkins as a truancy officer, effective August 8, 2024, contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements.
 

7.AN. Accept the written resignation of Deidre King, curriculum secretary, effective July 22, 2024.
 

7.AO. Employ Mary Ann Koziacki as a long-term substitute secretary, effective July 23, 2024, through August 30, 2024.
 

7.AP. Accept the written resignation of Ke'ajah Laws, curriculum clerk, effective August 2, 2024.
 

7.AQ. Appoint Ke'ajah Laws as the 8th grade secretary, effective August 5, 2024.
 

7.AR. Employ Ashley McCall as a shift custodian, effective July 26, 2024, contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements.
 

7.AS. Accept the written resignation of Darian Nash, paraprofessional, effective August 2, 2024.
 

7.AT. Accept the written resignation of Mariah Nelson, nurse, effective August 14, 2024.
 

7.AU. Amend the resignation date of Timothy Rambo, maintenance, from the close of the 2029-2030 school year, to the close of the 2028-2029 school year.
 

7.AV. Employ Brandon Smith as assistant football coach for the 2024-2025 school year, effective July 12, 2024, contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements.
 

7.AW. Employ Lamarriel Taylor as an assistant football coach, effective July 26, 2024, contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements.
 

7.AX. Employ Dan Williams as an assistant boys basketball coach, effective July 26, 2024, contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements.
 

7.AY. Approve the intermittent Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) for Gina Williams, lunchroom/playground aide, effective August 15, 2024, through December 15, 2024.  Ms. Williams will be using her accumulated sick and personal leave days in conjunction with her FMLA.  Commencement or termination of this leave may be adjusted.
 

7.AZ. Accept the written resignation of Judith Billups as a New Teacher Training Academy Facilitator, effective July 29, 2024.
 

7.BA. Deny the written resignation of Judith Billups as a teacher, per IL School Code 105 ILCS 5/24-14.
 

7.BB. Employ Diane Cannady as a teacher, effective August 15, 2024, contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements.
 

7.BC. Deny the written resignation of Diane Cannady as a teacher, per IL School Code 105 ILCS 5/24-14.
 

7.BD. Deny the written resignation of Christopher Chipman as a teacher, per IL School Code 105 ILCS 5/24-14.
 

7.BE. Deny the request for a Leave of Absence for Kenzie Jenkins, teacher, for the 2024-2025 school year.
 

7.BF. Deny the written resignation of Kenzie Jenkins as a teacher, per IL School Code 105 ILCS 5/24-14.
 

7.BG. Deny the written resignation of Carey Vetter as a teacher, per IL School Code 105 ILCS 5/24-14.
 

7.BH. Accept the written resignation of Frannie Wilson as a paraprofessional, effective August 9, 2024.
 

7.BI. Appoint Frannie Wilson as a truancy officer, effective August 12, 2024.
 

7.BJ. Create a Business CTE Teacher position.
 

7.BK. Create a truancy position.
 

7.BL. Create an Administrative Assistant to the Chief Business Official.
 

7.BM. Approve the School Improvement Plans for each campus.
 

7.BN. Authorize administration to apply for the FY25 21st CCLC grant.
 

7.BO. Authorize administration to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with Joseph and Associates LLC to conduct an equity audit and support the implementation of an equity action plan annually for three years as listed in the TSL Grant.
 

7.BP. Authorize administration to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation for a Student Leadership Program.
 

7.BQ. Authorize administration to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with Southern Illinois University Edwardsville to provide pathways toward the Illinois Professional Educator Licensure (PEL) for paraprofessionals and non-certified staff.
 

7.BR. Authorize administration to enter into an agreement with SIHF Healthcare for telehealth technology for students and faculty of Cahokia Unit School District #187.
 

7.BS. Authorize administration to enter into a service agreement with Capturing Kids' Hearts at Lalumier School.
 

7.BT. Authorize administration to enter into a service agreement with Capturing Kids' Hearts at Estelle Sauget School of Choice.
 

7.BU. Authorize administration to enter into a service agreement with Capturing Kids' Hearts at Cahokia High School.
 

7.BV. Authorize administration to enter into an agreement with An Achievable Dream Urban Learning Leadership Center to partner with Maplewood School.
 

7.BW. Authorize administration to enter into an agreement with the Kerengende Foundation to provide child sexual abuse prevention and human trafficking awareness training.
 

7.BX. Authorize administration to enter into an agreement with Touchette Regional Hospital for counseling services.
 

7.BY. Authorize administration to enter into a lease agreement with Pitney Bowes for postage equipment.
 

7.BZ. Authorize the donation of eight promethean boards to the Terron Armstead Center.
 

7.CA. Declare five Generation1 promethean panels as surplus.
 

7.CB. Amend 2024-25 district calendar to move the end of the first quarter to October 11, 2024.
 

7.CC. Consideration of continuation of leased district vehicles with Enterprise Fleet Management.
 

7.CD. Adopt Resolution #24-34 releasing portions of closed session minutes for public inspection for the following dates:  January 8, 2024; January 23, 2024; February 12, 2024; February 27, 2024; March 26, 2024; April 8, 2024; April 23, 2024; May 13, 2024; May 28, 2024; June 10, 2024; June 25, 2024.
 

7.CE. Adopt Resolution #24-35 approving the Memorandum of Understanding with Cahokia Federation of Teachers, Local 1272.
 

7.CF. Adopt Resolution #24-36 approving the Superintendent Agreement with Superintendent Curtis McCall Jr.
 

8. Old Business.
 

9. New Business. 
 

9.A. Consider discipline of a non-certified employee, up to and including termination.
 

10. Superintendent's Report.
 

11. Administrators' Reports.

11.A. Deputy Superintendent Report.

11.B. Asst. Superintendent Report.

11.C. Athletic Department Report.

11.D. Attendance & Parent Report.

11.E. CTE Department Report.

11.F. Curriculum Department Report.

11.G. Education Services Report.

11.H. Food Service Report.

11.I. Insurance Department Report.

11.J. Non-Certified Personnel Report.

11.K. Principal Leadership Report.

11.L. Restorative Justice Report.

11.M. Retention & Recruitment Report.

11.N. Special Education Report.

11.O. Student Activities Report.

11.P. Technology Report.

11.Q. Transportation Report.

11.R. Truancy Report.
 

12. Board Committee Reports: Building and Grounds, Curriculum and Instruction, Finance, Negotiations, Personnel, Policy.
 

12.A. Policy Committee Recommendations:  The following proposed policy updates to the Board Policy Manual are available for public viewing for the next thirty days with plans for adoption at the September 9, 2024, board meeting:
Updates:  4:70, 5:130, 5:200, 6:140
Update-Rewritten: 2:70-E, 2:160-E
Review:  2:70, 2:125, 2:125-E1, 2:125-E2, 2:160, 4:15, 4:80, 5:180, 5:290, 5:310, 6:110, 6:150, 7:170
 

13. Executive Session.
 

13.A. Appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, litigation, or dismissal of specific employees.  5ILCS 120/2(c)(1).
 

14. Adjournment.
 

15. Informational Items.