Carbondale Reporter

Unity Point Community Consolidated School District 140 Board met Aug. 21.

Here is the agenda provided by the board:

1. Call to Order/Roll Call

2. Approval of Agenda

3. Approval of Minutes

3.1. Approval of July 17, 2025 -Regular Meeting Minutes

4. Old Business

4.1. Action on Unity Point SD 140's Administrative Procedures Manual Unity Point SD 140's

Administrative Procedures Manual, with a pending implementation date of August 21, 2025, outlines various administrative procedures and exhibits for the school district. The administration's recommendation is to continue using IASB online services for future maintenance of the manual. 4.2. Action: 2nd Reading of Policy/Procedure Updates, Press Issue 119 & Approval This issue contains routine revisions and minor updates to various policies, administrative procedures, and exhibits, including those from the ongoing five-year review cycle. The administration recommends the approval of this policy.

5. New Business

5.1. Approval of Consent Agenda

1. Approval of Scheduled Bills

2. Presentation of Financial Reports

3. Jackson County SFST July Distribution

4. Correspondence

-SIU Clinical Supervisor for Unity Point, Jo Vanna Noble, SIU School of Education

-Letter of Resignation, Patrica Moore, Kindergarten Teacher

-Letter of Resignation, Jenna Clark, EOC Aide

5.2. 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.

5.3. FY 25 End-of- Year Financial Report

1. School Breakfast / Lunch Report

2. Kidz Klub Report

3. Transportation Report

6. Presentation of Tentative Budget for FY 261

The FY26 TENTATIVE Budget is enclosed for your review. It will remain on review until the Budget hearing on Thursday, September 25, 2025. Mrs. Brown will provide further explanation of the budget during the meeting. Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact Mrs. Brown.

7. Adopt Resolution for Public Hearing for FY26 Budget

The board will need to adopt the enclosed resolution for a public hearing to review the proposed budget. The Budget Hearing is scheduled for Thursday, September 25, 2025, at 6:00p.m. at the Unity Point Library.

7.1. Administrative Updates

1. 2025-2026 Registration Update

2. Teacher Inservice Days

3. Continuous Improvement Report Calendar & Update

4. Illinois Report Card Update

7.2. Board Updates

1. Google Form Discussion / Prototype Email for Board Members

7.3. Executive Session

To consider the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body, and to consider collective bargaining matters.

1. Negotiations Update

2. Action on 2025-2026 Employment/Staffing Recommendations

3. ESL Support Coordinator

Certified Hires:

Kristin Labotte- Kindergarten Teacher

Lilian Surth- ESL / Bilingual Teacher

7.4. Approval of Executive Session Minutes 07/17/2025

7.5. Administrative Remarks

7.6. Board Remarks

8. Adjournment

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