Carbondale Reporter

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

Here is the agenda provided by the board:

The FY24 Budget Hearing will be held by the Board of Education of Unity Point School District #140 in the Library at Unity Point School on Thursday, September 19, 2024, at 6:00 PM.

Roll Call

Approval of Agenda

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.

Budget Hearing

*Presentation of the FY25 Budget.

Approval of FY25 Budget

*Pursuant to a review of the proposed budget during the Budget Hearing, it is recommended that the budget for FY25 be approved as presented.

Adjourn

The regular meeting of the Board of Education of Unity Point School District #140 will be held in the Library at Unity Point School on Thursday, September 19, 2024, immediately following the FY25 Budget Hearing at 6:00 PM.

Roll Call

Approval of Agenda

Approval of August 8, 2024 Special Meeting Minutes

Approval of August 15, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes

Approval of Consent Agenda

*Approval of Schedule of Bills

*Presentation of Financial Reports

*Jackson County SFST September Distribution

*ISBE 2024-2025 Temporary Facility Report--Final

*Correspondence

-Letter of Resignation, Samantha Reh, Library Aide

-Verbal Resignation, Robin Simmons, Bus Driver

-Note of Thanks, Diane Davis, FCA Camp Coordinator

-Note of Thanks, Jonathan Tallman, Red Bud Superintendent

-IASB Resolution Committee Results

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.

Presentation of the Second Reading of PRESS Policies Update—Issue 115 & 116

*The updated June 2024, Issue 115 and August 2024, Issue 116 of PRESS Plus, were presented for Board consideration during the July and August board meetings. 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.

IASB Superintendent Search Update

*Jim Helton, IASB, has confirmed the following special board meetings in October to begin interviewing superintendent candidates:

10/2, 6:00 p.m. - Presentation of Candidates

10/9, 5:15 p.m. - Round 1 Interviews - Starting at 5:30 p.m.

10/10, 5:15 p.m. - Round 1 Interviews - Starting at 5:30 p.m.

10/30, 5:15 p.m. - Round 2 Interviews - Starting at 5:30 p.m.

Approval of Revised Board Protocols

*After meeting with the UPEA Executive Council on Wednesday, August 28, the proposed revisions to the board protocols adopted on September 21, 2023, are as follows:

-Place UPEA Remarks on the monthly board agenda prior to executive session.

-The Superintendent will email the agenda to the UPEA Executive Council at the time of the public posting. -Once posted, UPEA has 24 hours to present an advance agenda to the Superintendent, detailing all topics to be presented during the UPEA allotted time on the agenda, and to not deviate from the notice submitted in advance.

Approval of Board Member & Administrative Estimated Expenses for the 2024 Triple I Conference *Per Board Policy 2:125, board members must request an advance for anticipated travel expenses through the submission of Form 2.125-E2 to the Superintendent, with subsequent board approval. After spending expense advancements, Board members must complete the expense reimbursement form (2.125-E1) with the amount of actual expenses by attaching receipts. Board members must return to the District any portion of an expense advancement not used. Amanda Pangrazio, Courtney O’Dell, and Dr. James-Gross plan to attend on behalf of the Board.

IASB Delegate Assembly at the 2024 Triple I Conference

*The annual Delegate Assembly is the meeting where school board members vote on the proposals submitted by local school boards. Each school board that is a member of the Association is entitled to one voting delegate at the Delegate Assembly. Every member board is advised to select one individual board member to serve as its delegate, and to review proposed resolutions with the full board before determining its vote. For more information please use the following link: https://www.iasb.com/advocacy/delegate-assembly/resolutions-process/

Administrative Updates

*Enrollment Report (as of 9/13/24)

*Monthly Behavior/Suspension Report

*Approval of 24/25 Parent-Student Handbook--Final

*Continuous School Improvement (CIT) Report

Official Employment of Personnel

*The administration recommends the official employment of the following individuals effective immediately:

1. Chase Mangrum, EOC Aide

2. Tria Milo, EOC Aide

3. Amelia Jones, Kidz Klub

4. Annie Austin, Custodian

Administrative Remarks

Board Remarks

Adjournment

https://drive.google.com/file/d/146GIWbaLVEqJ0okJojcDKQ8noLQgR06g/view