December 9, 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. Peace Warrior Recognition.
 

5. Comanche Connections Recognition.
 

6. Approve the minutes of the Regular and Executive Meeting held on November 4, 2024, and the Special Meeting held on November 25, 2024.
 

7. Consider approval of bills as presented in the amount of $445,729.06 be authorized; that salaries for the month of December 2024 be authorized; that quick pay for November 2024 in the amount of $2,096,097.36 be approved; and that January 2025 salaries and bills to be quick paid be authorized.
 

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

9. Consent Agenda.   (Items 9-A through JJ - Personnel Committee Recommendations)
 

9.A. Accept the written resignation of Otha Blackburn as a literary assistant, effective November 22, 2024.
 

9.B. Approve the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) for Lisa Bradley, teacher, effective November 21, 2024, through January 2, 2025.  Ms. Bradley will be using her accumulated sick and personal leave days in conjunction with her FMLA.  Commencement or termination of this leave may be adjusted.
 

9.C. Employ Gloria Howard as an After School Tutor, effective October 31, 2024, contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements.
 

9.D. Employ Emma Kutz as an After School Tutor, effective October 30, 2024, contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements.
 

9.E. Employ Brenda Lawhorn as an After School Tutor, effective November 7, 2024, contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements.
 

9.F. Accept the written resignation of Jerry Madlock as a permanent substitute teacher, effective November 26, 2024.
 

9.G. Accept the written resignation of Melanie Madlock as a teacher, effective December 20, 2024.
 

9.H. Employ Marci Mueller as an After School Tutor, effective November 13, 2024, contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements.
 

9.I. Accept the written resignation of William Piening as a teacher, effective October 20, 2024.
 

9.J. Appoint William Piening as the Interim Principal at ACDC, effective October 21, 2024.
 

9.K. Employ David Ross as a permanent substitute teacher, effective November 8, 2024, contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements.
 

9.L. Employ Stephen Sears as a teacher, effective November 8, 2024, contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements.
 

9.M. Accept the verbal resignation of Linda Sherrod as a substitute teacher, effective November 26, 2024.
 

9.N. Employ Sabrina Walker as an After School Tutor, effective November 1, 2024, contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements.
 

9.O. Employ Debra Walter as a permanent substitute teacher, effective November 8, 2024, contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements.
 

9.P. Employ Barbara Zinn as an After School Tutor, effective November 18, 2024, contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements.
 

9.Q. Create a mechanic assistant position.
 

9.R. Appoint Ronald Anthony as a high school assistant boys basketball coach, effective December 2, 2024.
 

9.S. Approve the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) for David Augustine, Director of Maintenance, effective October 15, 2024, through November 4, 2024.  Mr. Augustine will be using his accumulated sick and personal leave in conjunction with his FMLA.  Commencement or termination of this leave may be adjusted.
 

9.T. Approve a Leave of Absence for David Augustine, Director of Maintenance, effective November 8, 2024, through June 30, 2025.
 

9.U. Accept the written resignation of Tonisa Carter, paraprofessional, effective November 21, 2024.
 

9.V. Appoint Paul Culley as the Interim Director of Maintenance, effective October 15, 2024.
 

9.W. Employ London Davis as a security officer, effective November 8, 2024, contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements.
 

9.X. Appoint London Davis as a high school assistant boys track coach for the 2024-2025 school year, effective January 20, 2025.
 

9.Y. Approve the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) for Richard Duncan Jr., custodian, effective November 4, 2024, through December 16, 2024.  Mr. Duncan will be using his accumulated paid time off (PTO) in conjunction with his FMLA.  Commencement or termination of this leave may be adjusted.
 

9.Z. Appoint Renee Ferguson as a part-time bus monitor, effective November 18, 2024.
 

9.AA. Employ Lesa Huston as a paraprofessional, effective November 8, 2024, contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements.
 

9.AB. Rescind the employment offer to Mattie Kennedy as substitute bus monitor.
 

9.AC. Approve the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) for Cherilyn Kizer, paraprofessional, effective September 9, 2024, through December 16, 2024.  Ms. Kizer will be using her accumulated sick and personal leave days in conjunction with her FMLA.  Commencement or termination of this leave may be adjusted.
 

9.AD. Employ Amber Nunn as a special education secretary, effective November 8, 2024, contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements.
 

9.AE. Appoint Darion Phiffer as a game worker, effective November 7, 2024.
 

9.AF. Approve the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) for Kamryn Pirtle, secretary, effective November 8, 2024, through November 18, 2024.  Ms. Pirtle will be using her accumulated sick and personal leave days in conjunction with her FMLA.  Commencement or termination of this leave may be adjusted.
 

9.AG. Appoint Rebecca Rigsby as a full-time bus monitor, effective August 19, 2024.
 

9.AH. Employ Timothy Schaffner as a shift custodian, effective November 8, 2024, contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements.
 

9.AI. Employ Lisa Stennis as a lunchroom/playground aide, effective November 8, 2024, contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements.
 

9.AJ. Employ Dan Williams as a paraprofessional, effective November 21, 2024, contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements.
 

9.AK. Approve a Leave of Absence for Heather Fouts, teacher, effective December 17, 2024, through April 25, 2025.
 

9.AL. Employ Quanyshia Wooten as special education staff accountant, effective December 11, 2024, contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements.
 

9.AM. Authorize administration to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Hoyleton Youth and Family Services - Student Life Services Program (SLSP), pending legal review.
 

9.AN. Authorize administration to enter into an agreement with The SpyGlass Group, LLC, pending legal review.
 

9.AO. Authorize administration to enter into an agreement with Bridge Therapy For You, LLC.
 

9.AP. Authorize administration to enter into an agreement with ProCare Therapy.
 

9.AQ. Authorize administration to enter into an agreement with Victorious Speech & Language Therapy PLLC.
 

10. Old Business.
 

11. New Business. 
 

11.A. Consider approving a separation agreement with a certified administrator.
 

11.B. Consider termination of a certified employee.
 

11.C. Consider approving a separation agreement with a certified administrator.
 

11.D. Consider a non-renewal and discipline of a certified employee.
 

11.E. Consider discipline of a non-certified employee, up to and including termination.
 

11.F. Consider discipline of a non-certified employee, up to and including termination.
 

11.G. Consider discipline of a non-certified employee, up to and including termination.
 

11.H. Consider employing Mary White as a bus monitor.
 

12. Superintendent's Report.
 

13. Administrators' Reports.

13.A. Deputy Superintendent Report.

13.B. Asst. Superintendent Report.

13.C. Athletic Department Report.

13.D. Attendance & Parent Report.

13.E. CTE Department Report.

13.F. Curriculum Department Report.

13.G. Education Services Report.

13.H. Food Service Report.

13.I. Insurance Department Report.

13.J. Non-Certified Personnel Report.

13.K. Principal Leadership Report.

13.L. Restorative Justice Report.

13.M. Retention & Recruitment Report.

13.N. Special Education Report.

13.O. Student Activities Report.

13.P. Technology Report.

13.Q. Transportation Report.

13.R. Truancy Report.
 

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

14.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 January 13, 2025, board meeting:
Updates:  2:105, 2:120, 4:30, 4:60, 4:170, 5:10, 5:20, 5:90, 5:120, 5:125, 5:230, 6:60, 6:135, 6:270, 7:10, 7:100, 7:160, 7:180, 7:200, 8:10
 

15. Executive Session.
 

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

16. Adjournment.
 

17. Informational Items.