Carbondale Reporter

Unity Point Community Consolidated School District 140 Board met Jan. 19.

Here is the agenda provided by the board:

Roll Call

Approval of Agenda

Approval of December 15, 2022 Truth and Taxation Public Hearing Minutes

Approval of December 15, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes

Approval of Consent Agenda

*Approval of Bills

*Presentation of Financial Reports

*Jackson County SFST January Distribution

*Correspondence

-Thank You Note from Tanya Thies, K-4 Music Teacher

-Thank You Note from Maria Buehler, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

-Resignation Letter from Tanya Thies, K-4 Music Teacher, Effective 1/13/23

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

Presentation of FY22 Annual Financial Report

*Kevin Batteau, CPA, with Kujawa and Batteau will present the FY22 audit report to the Board. He will be available to answer any questions. Should you have any questions prior to the meeting, please contact Mrs. Brown. The administration recommends acceptance of the FY22 Audit as presented.

Quarterly Financial Report/Cash and Investments Update

*Mrs. Brown will review the district’s revenue and expenditures for the second quarter of FY23; as well as provide an update regarding district cash and investments. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Brown at your convenience.

Presentation of the Second Reading of PRESS Policies Update—Issue 110

*The updated October 2022, Issue 110 of PRESS Plus, was presented for Board consideration at the December 15, 2022 board meeting. The policy updates have been available for review since that time. If the Board agrees with the suggested updates, the administration recommends the approval of the PRESS Policy updates as presented.

Presentation of the Second Reading of Administrative Procedures

*As a result of a recent State audit, it was recommended at the December 2022 Board meeting to approve and adopt the following Administrative Procedures related to purchasing and safekeeping of assets to remain compliant with our State and Federal grants:

- 4:15 AP1 – Protecting the Privacy of Social Security Numbers

- 4:15 AP2 – Treatment of Personally Identifiable Information under Grant Awards

- 4:60 AP1 – Purchases

- 4:60 AP3 – Criminal History Records Check of Contractor Employees

- 4:60 AP4 – Federal and State Award Procurement Procedures

- 4:80 AP1 – Checklist for Internal Controls

- 4:80 AP2 – Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Awareness Program

- 4:80 AP3 – Inventory Management for Federal and State Awards

The administration recommends the approval of the administrative procedures as presented.

Official Employment of Personnel

*Per Board approval in August to hire remaining staff as needed for the current school year, the administration recommends the official employment of the following individual(s) effective immediately: 1. K-4 Music Teacher—Michalah Troutt

2. Speech & Language Therapist Substitute—Caitlyn Patalas

3. Bus Aide (P/T)—Kane Bryson

4. Custodian—Carl Jones

Presentation of 2022-2023 Seniority Lists

*The tentative Seniority List for 2022-2023 is attached for your review. Following the board meeting, the list will be given to UPEA for review. Employees will have an opportunity to raise questions and/or objections with respect to placement on the list. They will have until February 3, 2023 to submit written questions/objections. Any necessary changes will then be made and a final posting will be available on Friday, February 17, 2023.

Administrative Updates

*Current Enrollment Figures (as of 1/17/23)

*Continuous School Improvement Update: Mrs. Varble will provide an overview of the items addressed by the CIT team on January 17.

Executive Session

*Discussion of Superintendent Evaluation Goals

Administrative Remarks

Board Remarks

Adjournment

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