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

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

Here is the agenda provided by the board:

1. Call to Order/Roll Call 

2. Approval of Agenda 

3. Approval of Minutes: 01/22/2026 Regular Meeting & 02/05/2026 Special Meeting 

4. Old Business 

○ The Seniority List for 2025-2026 has been reviewed and amended as necessary. The list was posted in the building and given to UPEA in accordance with the Illinois School Code. As part of that requirement, the Board of Education must approve the final list as presented. Following the board meeting, a final posting will be made available to the UPEA. 

5. New Business 

○ 5.1. Approval of Consent Agenda 

■ Approval of Scheduled Bills 

■ Presentation of Financial Reports 

■ Jackson County SFST February Distribution 

Correspondence 

○ Fellowship of Christian Athletes Power Camp, Diane Davis, FCA Area Director

○ Letter of Resignation, Tim Ward, Athletic Director & School Aide 

○ Letter of Resignation, Louis Morrison, Custodial & Bus Driver 

○ FOIA Request, FOIA and Background Checks for School Board Members, Michael F. Henry 

○ Tier 2 (Targeted) support for the 2025-26 school year, ISBE, Dr. Nakia Douglas 

6. 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 such discussion or action will be added to the agenda for a future meeting. 

7. Hafer Presentation 

Mr. Jones and Mr. Maloney will provide a comprehensive update regarding Hafer’s organizational profile, mission, and the specific services provided by the organization. The presentation will also highlight the various locations where these services are offered. This item is presented for informational purposes; no formal board action is required at this time. 

8. 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 individuals. 

○ Teacher Position 2026-2027 SY-TBA 

○ EOC Aide Position- Ellen Booth 

○ Aide Position (Part-Time to Full Time), Madina Elamin 

○ Custodian/ Bus Driver- Conner Richerson 

9. Special Presentations & Discussion Items 

○ Attendance Initiatives: Current protocols and proposed incentives. 

○ Food Services: Update on school lunch quality and participation. 

○ Foundation Update: Planning and development update. 

10. Administrative Updates 

○ 2025-2026 Enrollment 

○ PBIS & Attendance Update 

○ Building Level Updates 

○ 2026-2027 Draft Calendar 

11. Executive Session 

To consider the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body. 

○ Non-renew 2nd year probationary teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. 

○ Superintendent Evaluation 

○ Position Restructuring 

○ Administrative Contracts 

12. Action On Approval of Executive Session Minutes 01/22/2026 

13. Action -Approval of Non-Renewal & Employment of Personnel 

○ Action to non-renew 2nd year probationary teacher for the 2026-2027 school year.

○ Teacher Position, TBA 

○ Aide Position, Ellen Booth 

○ Aide Position (Part-Time to Full Time), Madina Elamin 

○ Custodian/ Bus Driver, Conner Richerson 

14. Administrative Remarks 

15. Board Remarks 

16. Adjournment

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