Carbondale Reporter

Unity Point Community Consolidated School District 140 Board met May 15.

Here is the agenda provided by the board:

Roll Call

Approval of Agenda

Approval of April 17, 2025, Regular Meeting Minutes

Approval of May 5, 2025, Special Meeting Minutes

Approval of Consent Agenda

*Approval of Bills

*Presentation of Financial Reports

*Jackson County SFST May Distribution

*Correspondence

-Letter of Resignation, Nicole Cornelison, Pre-K Aide

-Letter of Resignation, Jennifer Lee, K-4 Music Teacher

-Letter of Resignation, Meryn Gross, 5/6 Special Education Aide

-Joint Annual Conference Registration Information—June 2, 2025 https://www.iasb.com/conference/

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.

Proposed FY25 Amended Budget

*The administration recommends approval of the amended FY25 budget as presented. Mrs. Brown will provide an overview of the updates at the meeting.

BC/BS Insurance Renewal Update

*The annual renewal meeting for district health insurance was held on April 24, 2025. Unity Point will experience an overall increase of 14.9% for the 2025/2026 school year with minor changes in benefits. Mrs. Brown will provide further information at the meeting.

Presentation of the First Reading of PRESS Policies Update—Issue 118

*IASB PRESS Plus Policy Services has provided the April 2025, Issue 118 of PRESS Plus with the most recent policy updates for Board consideration. The policy updates will be on review until the time of the second reading and approval at the June 23, 2025 board meeting.

Redesign of Board Agenda

* Dr. Daneshdoost, Board President, will discuss proposed changes to the board agenda structure, including the addition of designated sections for old and new business.

IASB 2025 Resolutions Process

*The IASB Delegate Assembly will be held in conjunction with the Triple I Conference on November 21-23, 2025, to conduct the annual business of the Association. One of the most important components of that meeting is the consideration of Resolutions submitted by member boards. The decisions of the Delegate Assembly regarding proposed resolutions determine the direction of IASB. The deadline to submit resolutions is June 25, 2025. Please see the following link for further information: https://www.iasb.com/advocacy/delegate-assembly/resolutions/process/

Administrative Updates

*Current Enrollment Figures as of 5/9/2025 AND Spring Registration Update

*Monthly Behavior/Suspension Report

*Continuous School Improvement Update—Next Meeting June 4 and June 5, 2025

-Presentation of FY26 Consolidated District Plan

-Student Awards & Recognition

*2025-2026 Proposed Athletic Handbook Revisions

-Enclosed are the proposed changes for the Athletic Handbook for the 2025-2026 school year. The administration will present any additional changes during the June board meeting with the expectation for final approval at that time.

*2025-2026 Proposed Global Handbook Revisions

-Enclosed are the proposed changes for the Global Handbook for the 2025-2026 school year. The administration will present any additional changes during the June board meeting with the expectation for final approval at that time.

*2025-2026 Proposed Kidz Klub Handbook Revisions

-Enclosed are the proposed changes for the Kidz Klub handbook for the 2025-2026 school year. The administration will present any additional changes during the June board meeting with the expectation for final approval at that time.

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.)

*2025-2026 Employment/Staffing Recommendations

*Discuss Board Member Vacancy

Administrative Remarks

Board Remarks

Adjournment

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cfGyXlk_TpgOzKqv7bANqJAI1szI194G/preview