Carbondale Reporter

Unity Point Community Consolidated School District 140 Board met Aug. 18.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

The regular meeting of the Unity Point Board of Education was called to order at 6:02 p.m. by the President, D. W. Presley, with the following members present: Susan Murphy, John Longueville, D. W. Presley, Amanda Pangrazio and Sylvia Thoms and Robin Warne. Others present were: Lori James-Gross, Michelle Brown, Chris Rogers, Leslie Varble and Mary Beth Goff.

Robin Warne made the motion, seconded by Susan Murphy to approve the Agenda as amended to include additional resignation letters under Correspondence. Motion carried 6-0 with all voting yea.

D.W. Presley made the motion, seconded by Amanda Pangrazio to approve the minutes of the July 26, 2022, regular meeting, copy attached. Motion carried 6-0 with all voting yea.

Sylvia Thoms made the motion, seconded by Amanda Pangrazio to approve the following Consent Agenda items: - Approval of Bills

- Presentation of Financial Reports

- Jackson County SFST August Distribution

- Correspondence

- Thank You Letter from the American Cancer Society

- Letter of Resignation from Neil Poole, Bus Driver

- Letter of Resignation from Samantha Sambursky, Paraprofessional

- Letter of Resignation from Alli Baer, F/T Substitute

- Letter of Resignation from Courtney O’Dell, Jr. High Teacher

- Letter of Resignation from Lori Randolph, Social Worker (effective August 26, 2022)

Motion carried 6-0 with all voting yea.

D. W. Presley recognized guests and visitors that were present.

Public Comments –

Lisa Jackson – The process for filling the vacant Board seat wasn’t followed properly – it wasn’t advertised well and would appreciate better communication.

Becky Borowitz – wanted to know what the election process is.

UPEA Remarks – None.

Dr. James-Gross provided an update regarding current IDPH, JCHD, and ISBE Guidance regarding return to the 22/23 school year.

Michelle Brown, Business Manager, provided the end of year reports for Fiscal Year 2022 for the following programs:

1. School Breakfast/Lunch Report

2. Kidz Klub Report

3. Transportation Report

Michelle Brown provided the tentative budget for FY23. The Budget Hearing is scheduled for September 15, 2022 at 5:45 pm in the Unity Point Library.

D. W. Presley made the motion, seconded by Amanda Pangrazio to adopt the resolution for Public Hearing for the FY23 Budget. Motion carried 6-0 with all voting yea.

John Longueville made the motion, seconded by Susan Murphy to employ the following individuals for the 2022/2023 School Year:

1. Colten Nolen, Jr. High Social Studies Teacher (pending PEL)

2. Nicole Cornelison, EL Teacher (pending PEL)

3. Megan Lyke, Classroom and Supervisory Aide

4. Jewel Cross, F/T Cook

5. Sierra Wallace, Asst. Cheer Coach

6. Jennifer Meredith/Teresa Snyder, Co-Assistant Cross-Country Coaches

7. Manal Ghawar, EL Aide (Part-Time)

8. Danny Burrow, P/T Cook

Motion carried 6-0 with all voting yea.

Dr. Lori James-Gross, Superintendent, Leslie Varble, Principal for Instruction, and Mary Beth Goff, Dean of Students, provided the following Administrative Updates:

1. Enrollment/Registration Figures (as of 8/16/22)

2. Continuous Improvement Team (CIT) Update

Board Remarks – D. W. Presley welcomed everyone back to school.

Administrative Remarks – PTO yard sale is this weekend.

D. W. Presley made the motion, secon

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