Carbondale Reporter

Unity Point Community Consolidated School District 140 Board met Jan. 16.

Here is the agenda provided by the board:

Roll Call

Approval of Agenda

Approval of December 19, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes

Approval of Consent Agenda

*Approval of Bills

*Presentation of Financial Reports

*Jackson County SFST January Distribution

*Bid Award to QNS—Security Cameras & Installation/ISBE Maintenance Grant

*Correspondence

-Letter of Resignation, Eman El-Ayins, Kindergarten Teacher, Effective 1/15/25

-Letter of Resignation, Jerry Cochran, Bus Driver/Custodian, Effective 1/7/25

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 FY24 Annual Financial Report

*Ashley Norton with Kemper CPA will present the FY24 audit report to the Board. She 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 FY24 Audit as presented.

Presentation of the Second Reading of Board Policy 6:120.1-Recording of IEP Meetings *To align our special education policies within the Tri-County Joint Agreement, the administration recommends approving Policy 6:120.1, as presented.

Quarterly Financial Report/Cash and Investments Update

*Mrs. Brown will review the district’s revenue and expenditures for the second quarter of FY25 and provide an update regarding district cash and investments. If you have any questions, please get in touch with Mrs. Brown at your convenience.

Presentation of 2024-2025 Seniority Lists

*The tentative Seniority List for 2024-2025 is attached for your review. The list will be given to UPEA for review after the board meeting. Employees will have an opportunity to raise questions and/or objections concerning placement on the list. They will have until February 7, 2025, to submit written questions/objections. Any necessary changes will be made, and a final posting will be available on Friday, February 21, 2025.

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. Custodian (F/T)—Andrew Jones

2. Bus Driver (P/T)—Jamie Golden

Administrative Updates

*Current Enrollment Figures (as of 1/10/25)

*Kidz Klub Proposed Rate Increase

*Monthly Behavior Data/Suspension Report

*Inclement Weather Procedures/Use of E-Learning Plan

*Continuous Improvement Team Report

Panorama Climate Survey Results

*The survey was completed on December 20, 2024, with a response rate of 70% (89 out of 127 employees). The results are available to the Board of Education, which will need to determine how to utilize the survey data moving forward.

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

*Student Disciplinary Action

*Superintendent Search

Administrative Remarks

Board Remarks

Adjournment

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