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Du Quoin Community Unit School District #300 Board of Education Met June 17.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

Brian Rodely - President 

Trent Waller - Vice President 

Amy Rose - Secretary 

Crystal Harsy - Member 

Zach McPherson - Member 

Steve Still - Member 

Kevin West - Member

Administrators present: Matthew Hickam - Superintendent, Cory Robbins - Business Manager, Diana Rea - Director of Instructional Services/Elementary School Principal, Aaron Hill - Middle School Principal, Tim McChristian – High School Principal, and Denise Woodsides - Assistant High School Principal.

Others present: Denise Hirsch - Recording Secretary, Nikki Saunders - DEA Co-President, Pete Spitler - Du Quoin Weekly, Renee Trappe - Du Quoin Call.

Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM by President Brian Rodely.

Roll Call Present: Rodely, Rose, Still, and West. Absent: Harsy, McPherson, and Waller.

Reports

A. Building principals – Mrs. Rea, Mr. Hill and Mr. McChristian shared the "Reasons We Are Proud" with the Board. B. Superintendent - Mr. Hickam talked about how well the administrators, faculty, and staff handled the whole school year being flexible. In regards of the COVID relief funds, Mr. Hickam informed the Board that ESSER II - the second round of funding, has been approved from the State and have 2 years to spend the funds. In regards to ESSER III - the third round of funding, would involve a meeting of stakeholders consisting of Board members, faculty, staff and Administration to discuss the use of funds. Mr. Rodely volunteered. The school districts are waiting for new guidance for the schools for the upcoming school year. Regarding sports played outside, the IDPH says no masks are required but inside sports still require face masks. D. Mr. Hickam shared with the Board documents that summarized the data that was collected during the 2020-2021 school year regarding COVID.

IV. Public Hearing

A. DEA Representative - None. B. Public - None.

Executive Session: A motion was made by Still, seconded by West, to enter into executive session at 6:23 PM to discuss real property, the minutes of meetings lawfully closed, whether for purposes of approval or semi-annual review and discuss the appointment, employment, compensation/performance of specific employees in accordance with 5 ILCS 120/2 (c)(1). Roll call vote: Aye - Rodely, Rose, Still, and West; Nay - None. Motion carried. The Board returned to regular session at 7:47 PM.

VI. Consent Agenda:

A. Approval of the minutes of the May 20, 2021 regular Board of Education meeting (including executive session minutes). A motion was made by Still, seconded by Rose to approve the minutes and executive session minutes for May 20, 2021. Roll call vote: Aye - Rodely, Rose, Still, and West; Nay - None. Motion carried.

B. Approval of Consolidated District Plan in accordance with requirements of Every Student Succeeds Act. A motion was made by Still, seconded by West to approve the Consolidated District Plan in accordance with requirements of Every Student Succeeds Act. Roll call vote: Aye - Rodely, Rose, Still, and West; Nay - None. Motion carried.

VII. Financial Items:

A. Approval of the payment of bills for May 2021. A motion was made by Rodely, seconded by West, to approve the payment of bills for May 2021. Roll call vote: Aye - Rodely, Rose, Still, and West. Nay - None. Motion carried.

B. Approval of the May 2021 financial report A motion was made by Rose, seconded by Still, to approve the May 2021 financial report. Roll call vote: Aye - Rodely, Rose, Still, and West. Nay - None. Motion carried.

VIII. New or Unfinished Business:

A. Consideration of standard operation procedure for information sharing between Board of Education/administration; A motion was made by Rose, seconded by Rodely to adopt the standard operating procedure for information sharing between the Board of Education/administration. Roll call vote: Aye - Rodely, Rose, and Still, Nay - West. Motion carried.

B. Consideration/reminder of temporary change to Du Quoin High School Athletic/Extra-Curricular Academic Eligibility Policy. The temporary change affecting the upcoming year is that the students must pass 5 of 7 classes for the spring 2021 semester to be eligible for the activities in the fall of 2021.

C. Mr. Robbins updated the Board regarding the K-8 door project said it is going well. They are running a little behind on the glass/glazing for the doors.

IX. Retirement A motion was made by West, seconded by Still to accept the notice of retirement for Lea Oestreicher on August 15, 2022. Roll call vote: Aye - Rodely, Rose, Still, and West. Nay - None. Motion carried.

Employment

A. Aide position at the Du Quoin High school. A motion was made by Still, seconded by Rose to employ Kim Johnson as an aide at the Du Quoin High school for the 2021-2022 school year. Roll call vote: Aye - Rodely, Rose, Still, and West; Nay - None. Motion carried

B. High school secretary/bookkeeper. A motion was made by Rose, seconded by West to employ Shannon Harsy as High school secretary/bookkeeper for the 2021-2022 school year. Roll call vote: Aye - Rodely, Rose, Still, and West; Nay - None. Motion carried

C. A motion was made by Still, seconded by Rodely to employ the following for extra-curricular positions for the 2021-2022 school year: Liz Fisher as the high school freshman class sponsor, Nathan Crain as the high school bass fishing team sponsor, Candace Campanella as the middle school art club sponsor.

XII. Adjournment A motion was made by Still, seconded by West to adjourn at 8:00 PM. Roll call vote: Aye - Rodely, Rose, Still, and West; Nay - None. Motion carried

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