Carbondale Reporter

Unity Point Community Consolidated School District 140 Board met Aug. 17.

Here is the agenda provided by the board:

Roll Call

Approval of Agenda

Approval of July 20, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes

Approval of August 1, 2023 Special Meeting Minutes

Approval of Consent Agenda

*Approval of Schedule of Bills

*Presentation of Financial Reports

*Jackson County SFST August Distribution

*Correspondence

1. Letter of Resignation from Teresa Snyder, M/A Teacher

2. Letter of Resignation from Cindy Reed, Pre-K Aide

3. Letter of Resignation from Kelsey Hagler, EOC Aide

4. Letter of Resignation from Rebecca Marvel, EOC Aide

Recognition of Guests and Visitors/Public Comment

The Board of Education welcomes the audience to make public or employee comments. The Board has set aside time in the agenda specifically for this purpose. Pursuant to Board Policy 2.230, each speaker shall be limited to a 5-minute presentation. Please be aware that, while this is the time for the public to express its opinions and/or concerns, the Board may or may not comment regarding public presentations. If a matter of public comment warrants discussion or action of the Board of Education, such discussion or action will be added to the agenda for a future meeting.

UPEA Remarks

Board Policy Committee Update

*The next meeting of the Policy Committee is on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, to continue the review of staff recruitment and retention practices of the District. Please see the attached committee report.

FY23 End-of-Year Reports

*Mrs. Brown will provide a review of the enclosed financial analysis of the following three programs for the 2022-2023 school year:

-School Breakfast/Lunch Report

-Kidz Klub Report

-Transportation Report

Presentation of Tentative Budget for FY24

*The FY24 TENTATIVE budget is enclosed for your review. It will remain on review until the Budget Hearing on Thursday, September 21, 2023. Mrs. Brown will provide further explanation of the budget process during the meeting. Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact Mrs. Brown.

Adopt Resolution for Public Hearing for FY24 Budget

*The board will need to adopt the enclosed resolution for a public hearing to review the proposed budget. The Budget Hearing is scheduled for Thursday, September 21, 2023, at 5:45 p.m. at the Unity Point School Library.

Official Employment of Personnel

*Per last month’s approval to hire remaining staff as needed, the administration recommends the official employment of the following individuals:

1. Jessica Anderson, SIU Grow Your Own Program/Pre-K Teacher-F/T Substitute

2. Abigail Bush, Pre-K Aide

3. Nicole Cornelison, M/A Teacher

4. Mona Shehada, EL Teacher

5. Olivia Cravens, 1st Grade Teacher/Head Cross Country Coach

6. Dulce Garcia, Assistant Cross-Country Coach

7. Karrie Renniger, EOC Aide

8. Tenesha Davenport, EOC Aide

9. Lilian Yana, EOC Aide

10. Suzanne Phillips, Playground Aide (2-Hours)

11. Madina Elamin, Paraprofessional (P/T)

12. Nicole Henning, Cook (2.5-Hours)

Administrative Updates

*Enrollment/Registration Figures (as of 8/16/23)

*Continuous Improvement Team (CIT) Update

*Threat Assessment Plan Update

*Technology Update

*2023 EF Global Leadership Summit Participation

Executive Session (to consider the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees of the public body and matters of collective bargaining.)

*UPEA/Board Arbitration (Possible Resolution or Settlement)

Administrative Remarks

*IASB Starting Right Workshop/Special Board Meeting—Thursday, August 31, 2023, 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM/Unity Point Library

Board Remarks

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/10gZU64pmJeOZXM3_TtpTF_Sj1uIZDqNV