Ewing Northern Community Consolidated School District 115 Board of Education met July 21.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
Regular School board meeting was called to order at 6:31 P.M. by Board VP Ryan Skibo
MEMBERS PRESENT: Karla Gunter, Emanuel Lowe, Ryan Skibo, Kyle Neal, Pokey Squires
MEMBERS ABSENT: Jonathan Edwards, Caleb Suver
Visitors present: Sara Wilson, Chris Carpenter, Larry Webb
President’s Comments:
*Early Registration started July 15th.
*School starts Thursday, August 14th for all students.
*Back to School Night will be held Tuesday, August 12th from 5:30-6:30pm. There will be outside activities for families and students will be able to meet their teachers.
Visitors Comments: None
Consent Agenda Motion by Pokey Squires to approve the consent agenda. 2nd by Emanuel Lowe. 5 ayes (Ryan Skibo, Karla Gunter, Emanuel Lowe, Pokey Squires, Kyle Neal)
Mr. Carpenter Mr. Chris Carpenter addressed the board regarding the district visitors’ policy.
EOY Budget Dr. Ing presented the End of Year budget comparison.
2023-2024 EIS Report MOTION by Pokey Squires to approve the 2024-2025 EIS Report with corrections to the administration. 2nd by Emanuel Lowe. 5 ayes (Pokey Squires, Kyle Neal, Emanuel Lowe, Karla Gunter, Ryan Skibo)
Crisis Management Plan MOTION by Ryan Skibo to approve the 2025-2026 Crisis Management Plan. 2nd by Kyle Neal. 5 ayes. (Kyle Neal, Pokey Squires, Karla Gunter, Ryan Skibo, Emanuel Lowe)
MOU with ROE #21 MOTION by Ryan Skibo to approve the 2025-2026 MOU with ROE #21 for at-risk youth through Project ECHO and STAR Quest Safe School. 2nd by Emanuel Lowe. 5 ayes (Emanuel Lowe, Ryan Skibo, Kyle Neal, Pokey Squires, Karla Gunter)
School Handbook MOTION by Ryan Skibo to approve the 2025-2026 School Handbook with changes as presented (milk prices, eligibility guidelines, visitor policy). 2nd by Karla Gunter. 5 ayes (Kyle Neal, Pokey Squires, Karla Gunter, Ryan Skibo, Emanuel Lowe)
Insurance MOTION by Pokey Squires to appoint Clemens and Associates as the district’s Agent of Record, effective September 1, 2025. 2nd by Kyle Neal. 5 ayes (Kyle Neal, Pokey Squires, Karla Gunter, Ryan Skibo, Emanuel Lowe)
Evaluations MOTION by Pokey Squires to approve the teacher evaluation updates and the paraprofessional evaluation instrument. 2nd by Emanuel Lowe. 5 ayes (Pokey Squires, Kyle Neal, Karla Gunter, Ryan Skibo, Emanuel Lowe)
1st Reading of Policies First reading of board policies: 1:10; 1:20; 1:30; 2:10; 2:125E3; 2:130; 2:240; 2:80; 3:30; 4:180; 4:50; 4:90; 5:20-E; 5:270; 7:130; 7:140; 7:300; 7:325; 7:40; 7:90; 8:110; 8:80.
Executive Session: MOTION by Ryan Skibo to go into Executive Session to discuss the assignment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the District, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee to determine its validity. 5ILCS 120/2c (1), as amended by P.A. 93-0057. 2nd by Pokey Squires. Time in: 8:18 pm.
MOTION by Karla Gunter to come out of Executive Session. 2nd by Ryan Skibo Time Out: 10:15pm.
Resignations MOTION by Ryan Skibo to accept letter of resignations from Tyler Leffler as Head Track Coack and Morgan Howell as Special Education Aide. 2nd by Emanuel Lowe. 5 ayes (Karla Gunter, Ryan Skibo, Pokey Squires, Kyle Neal, Emanuel Lowe)
Summer Projects Dr. Ing addressed the board regarding the summer projects and flooring project.
Other None
Adjourn: MOTION by Ryan Skibo to adjourn meeting at 10:41pm. 2nd by Pokey Squires.
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