Anna-Jonesboro School District No. 81 Board of Education met July 17.
Here is the minutes provided by the Board:
The Anna-Jonesboro Community High School held its regular meeting on July 17, 2017. Upon roll call at 7:00 p.m. the following members were present: Mrs. Teske, Mr. Reach, Mr. Hughey, Mr. Edwards, Mrs. Blakely, and Mr. McGrath. Also present was Superintendent Wright, Principal Detering and Curriculum Director Finders.
On motion by Dr. Reach and seconded by Mr. Edwards to approve the Agenda as written. All members present voting yes.
On motion by Mr. McGrath and seconded by Mr. Edwards to approve the Consent Agenda which contained the following items: approval of board minutes on 6/19/2017; approval of closed session minutes; approval of payment for bills, acceptance of financial reports, destruction of closed minutes tapes. Approved the addition of FW Electric bill for $63,176.70. On roll call, all members present voting yes. Motion carried.
Recognition of Visitors: Jake Basler with UCSL came to discuss soccer fields.
Mr. Finders discussed SAT with the board members.
Mr. Detering discussed interviews for the part time English teacher, KAHN Academy, registration dates, and applications for the library aide.
Superintendent Wright reported that the grant application for the School Health Center has been completed; he is still waiting for the Title 1 grant to open. He gave details about the state budget for FY 18, since the budget has now been passed. The fire alarm project is moving forward and is still on schedule to be complete prior to opening day. He has spoke with the architects and they are working on having our new restroom floors refinished due to the abrasive nature of them. He is still waiting to on the approval of the TAOEP grant; it may be another 4 weeks before we hear anything.
On motion by Dr. Reach and seconded by Mr. Edwards for the Board to enter into closed session for the following reasons (1) the purpose of appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employee of the public body or legal counsel for the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee of the public body or against legal counsel for the public to determine its validity. 5ILCS 120/2(c)(1). On roll call, all members present voting yes. Motion carried. The board entered into closed session at 7:53 p.m.
On motion by Mr. McGrath and seconded by Dr. Blakely to return to regular session at 8:33 p.m. On roll call all members voting yes. Motion carried.
On motion by Mr. Edwards and seconded by Dr. Blakely to approve the Semi-Annual Review of Closed Minutes. On roll call, all members voting yes. Motion carried.
A cafeteria report was distributed to board members.
On motion by Dr. Reach and seconded by Mr. McGrath to approve reinstating the Cross Country Program for the 2017-2018 school year, with a $1000.00 cap on entry fees. On roll call, all members voting yes. Motion carried.
On motion by Dr. Blakely and seconded by Mrs. Teske to hire Trina Mayberry as EOC aide contingent upon return of student. On roll call, all members voting yes. Motion carried
On motion by Mr. Hughey and seconded by Dr. Blakely to hire Amber Detering as EOC aide contingent upon the return of student. On roll call, all members voting yes. Motion carried.
On motion by Mrs. Teske and seconded by Mr. Edwards to hire Melody Thomas as a part time English teacher. On roll call, all members voting yes. Motion Carried.
On motion by Mrs. Teske and seconded by Mr. Hughey to hire Alma Gomez as a part time ESL teacher. On roll call, all members voting yes. Motion Carried.
On motion by Mr. McGrath and seconded by Dr. Blakely to approve Matt Denny as volunteer Cross Country Coach. All members voting yes. Motion Carried.
On motion by Mr. Hughey and seconded by Dr. Reach to approve Dale Foster as volunteer bass fishing coach. All members voting yes. Motion Carried.
On motion by Dr. Reach and seconded by Dr. Blakely to approve the coop agreement with Cobden for girls soccer and girls golf. On roll call, all members voting yes. Motion Carried.
On motion by Mr. Edwards and seconded by Mr. McGrath to approve the bid from Cutting Edge Lawn Care for mowing of the soccer complex. On roll call, all members voting yes. Motion Carried.
On motion by Mr. Edwards and seconded by Dr. Blakely to approve the Board Member Estimated Expenses. On roll call, all members voting yes. Motion Carried.
On motion by Dr. Reach and seconded by Mr. Hughey to approve changing the date of the August board meeting to Aug 14th. All members voting yes. Motion Carried.
Old School Business: None
Other School Business: None
On motion by Mrs. Teske and seconded by Mr. Hughey to adjourn the Regular Meeting at 9:00 p.m. All members voting yes. Motion carried.
http://www.aj81.net/Board%20of%20Education/Minutes%20-%20PDFs/2017-2018/July%202017%20Minutes.pdf
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