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Pinckneyville School District 50 Board of Education met April 24.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

1. A regular meeting of the Board of Education of School District #50, Perry and Washington Counties, Illinois was held at the Pinckneyville Grade School Building in said district at 6:00 P.M. on April 24, 2025

2. The President called the meeting to order and directed the secretary to take roll. The roll was taken and Kyle Pursell, President and the following members were present: Justin Martin, Michael Porter, Austin Marlow. Paul Nehrkorn, Aaron Johnson and Gideon Hutchcraft were absent. Also present were the following people: Brian Pasero, Mark Rohlfing, Brittany McConachie, Tyson Tanner.

3. Recognition of School Board members - The board would like to recognize the following board members for their service to District #50 schools and students.

a. Aaron Johnson - 8 years; Gideon Hutchcraft - 8 years

4. Reorganization of the School Board

4.1 Acknowledge Votes: The office of the County Clerk of Perry County has canvassed and confirmed the abstract of votes from the April 1, 2025 election. Dustin Kuhnert, Charles Woodside, Kyle Pursell and Austin Marlow.

4.2 Adjourn Sine Die: A motion was made by Marlow and seconded by Martin to adjourn Sine Die. Roll call vote: Yes - Martin, Porter, Pursell, Marlow; No -0. Motion carried.

4.3 Oath of office.

4.4 President Pro-Tem - The board assigns Brian Pasero as President Pro-tem.

4.5 President Pro-Tem calls the meeting to order and directs the secretary to take roll. The roll was taken and the following members were present: Dustin Kuhnert, Justin Martin, Michael Porter, Austin Marlow, Kyle Pursell, Charles Woodside. Paul Nehrkorn was absent.

4.6 Nominations for President of the School board were taken. Kyle Pursell was nominated for the office. Yes - 6, No-0, Motion carried.

4.7 Nominations for Vice President were taken. Paul Nehrkorn was nominated. Yes - 6, No- 0, Motion carried.

4.8 A motion was made by Marlow and seconded by Martin to appoint Mark Rohlfing as Secretary of the Board. Roll call vote: Yes - Kuhnert, Martin, Porter, Pursell, Marlow, Woodside. Yes -6, No - 0, Motion carried.

4.9 A motion was made by Marlow and seconded by Kuhnert to appoint Arthur Reese as Treasurer of the Board. Roll call vote: Yes - Kuhnert, Martin, Porter, Pursell, Marlow, Woodside. Yes -6, No - 0, Motion carried.

4.10 A motion was made by Porter and seconded by Martin to approve the dates, times and place of the board's regular meetings as presented. Roll call vote: Yes - Kuhnert, Martin, Porter, Pursell, Marlow, Woodside. Yes - 6, No - 0, Motion carried.

4.11 Board Policies: A motion was made by Porter and seconded by Marlow to adopt the Board of Education policies as currently in place. Roll call vote: Yes - Kuhnert, Martin, Porter, Pursell, Marlow, Woodside. Yes - 6, No-0. Motion carried.

5. Consent agenda - A motion was made by Martin and seconded by Woodside to approve the Consent agenda Roll call vote: Yes- Porter, Pursell, Marlow, Kuhnert, Martin, Woodside. Yes - 6 No 0. Motion carried.

6. Visitors and committee

6.1 Opportunity for public comment

7. Old Business

7.1 FY 23 Amended Budget: A motion was made to approve Resolution R-2025-11 placing the FY2025 amended budget on display for a period of not less than 30 days. Roll call vote: Yes - Porter, Pursell, Marlow, Kuhnert, Martin, Woodside. Yes - 6, No - 0, Motion carried.

7.2 Jr High Parking lot bids: A motion was made by Porter and seconded by Kuhnert to accept the bid from ET. Simonds to repair/Replace the parking lot at the Jr., High for the amount of $138, 751.38 as presented. Roll call vote: Yes - Porter, Pursell, Marlow, Kuhnert, Martin, Woodside. Yes - 6, No-0, Motion carried.

7.3 Alternate Revenue bond sale: A motion was made by Marlow and seconded by Woodside to approve Resolution R-2025-12, the sale of Bonds, Series 2025, in the amount of $1.4 million for the purpose of altering, repairing and equipping school buildings and improving school sites, including the roof and parking lot improvements as presented. Roll call vote: Yes - Porter, Pursell, Marlow, Kuhnert, Martin, Woodside. Yes - 6, No - 0, Motion carried.

8. New Business

8.1 Freedom of Information - Informational

8.2 2025-2026 Registration: A motion was made by Martin and seconded by Kuhnert to approve July 31, 2025 as in-person registration date for the 2025-2026 school year. Roll call vote: Yes - Porter, Pursell, Marlow, Kuhnert, Martin, Woodside. Yes - 6, No - 0, Motion carried.

8.3 2025-2026 Consolidated District Plan: A motion was made by Porter and seconded by Marlow to approve the 2025-2026 Consolidated District Plan as presented. Roll call vote: Yes - Porter, Pursell, Marlow, Kuhnert, Martin, Woodside. Yes - 6, No-0, Motion carried.

8.4 FY-2026 budget: A motion was made by Marlow and seconded by Kuhnert to designate Brian Pasero to prepare the 2025-2026 tentative budget. Roll call vote: Yes - Porter, Pursell, Marlow, Kuhnert, Martin, Woodside. Yes - 6, No-0, Motion carried.

8.5 PES School Wellness Tri Annual report: A motion was made by Kuhnert and seconded by Martin to accept the 2024-2025 Pinckneyville Elementary School wellness report as presented. Roll call vote: Yes - Porter, Pursell, Marlow, Kuhnert, Martin, Woodside. Yes - 6, No -0, Motion carried.

8.6 PES School Wellness Tri Annual report: A motion was made by Woodside and seconded by Marlow to accept the 2024-2025 Pinckneyville Junior High School wellness report as presented. Roll call vote: Yes - Porter, Pursell, Marlow, Kuhnert, Martin, Woodside. Yes – 6, No – 0, Motion carried.

9. Superintendents Report - Informational

10. Executive Session - A motion was made by Marlow and seconded by Porter to go into Executive session for the purpose of discussing: Roll call vote: Yes - Porter, Pursell, Marlow, Kuhnert, Martin, Woodside. Yes - 6, No - 0, Motion carried.

10.1 The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees of the public body (5 ILCS 120/2c, as amended by P.A. 93-57)

10.2Student disciplinary cases (5 ILCS 120/2c9) and

10.3 All other matters falling under school code 5 ILCS 120/2c10.

Coming out of Executive session: A motion was made by Porter and seconded by Woodside to come out of Executive session. Yes - 6, No - 0 Motion passed.

11. Action items

11.1(a) Resignation - A motion was made by Kuhnert and seconded by Marlow to approve the resignation of Kyle Smith from 6th grade basketball coach as presented. Roll call vote: Yes - Porter, Pursell, Marlow, Kuhnert, Martin, Woodside. Yes - 6, No - 0, Motion carried.

11.1(b) Resignation/Retirement - A motion was made by Marlow and seconded by Martin to approve the resignation/retirement of Paul Martin; Grade School Head Custodian effective August 8, 2025. Roll call vote: Yes - Porter, Pursell, Marlow, Kuhnert, Martin, Woodside. Yes -6, No-0, Motion carried.

11.2 Non-Certified staff for 2025-2026 school year - A motion was made by Porter and seconded by Marlow to re-employ current District 50 Non-Certified staff for the 2025-2026 school year as presented. Roll call vote: Yes - Porter, Marlow, Kuhnert, Martin, Woodside. Pursell - Abstain Yes-5, No-0, Abstain - 1, Motion carried.

11.3 Junior High Golf Assistant coach: A motion was made by Martin and seconded by Woodside to create the position of Jr. High Assistant Golf coach for the 2026 season. Roll call vote: Yes - Porter, Pursell, Marlow, Kuhnert, Martin, Woodside. Yes - 6, No-0, Motion carried.

11.4 Junior High Cross Country Assistant coach: A motion was made by Marlow and seconded by Kuhnert to create the position of Jr. High Assistant Cross Country coach for the 2025 season. Roll call vote: Yes - Porter, Pursell, Marlow, Kuhnert, Martin, Woodside. Yes - 6, No - 0, Motion carried.

12. Announcements, dates and events:

Thursday May 15 - Regular School Board meeting

Friday May 16 8th Grade Graduation at 7pm

Thursday May 29 - Last day of school

13. Adjournment: A motion was made by Martin and seconded by Porter to adjourn the meeting. Roll call vote: Yes Porter, Pursell, Martin, Kuhnert, Marlow, Woodside. Yes - 6 No-0. Motion carried.

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