Cairo School District #1 Board of Education met Feb. 16.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
Board President, Sheila Nelson, called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Members Present: Nelson, Tarver, Coleman, Taylor, Harris, Stubblefield, McAllister
Members Absent:
EXAMPLE OF EXCELLENCE:
Cairo Elementary and Jr/Sr high principals announced the Jr. Pilots and Pilots of the month of the month.
Julian Howard reported on the mascot. Other topics were discussed such as the support that the PTO is giving, including help with the prom.
Stephanie Fraction presented her incentive program called Braids for Grades
Report of Superintendent
Dr. Ferrell commented on:
Grants/finance: IL State Board Grant-One Goal is a post-secondary grant, allowing for collage tours. Several Visits are in planned for colleges in the area for juniors and seniors. Staff/faculty:
Community: Community meeting is scheduled for February 23, 202. IAR practice tests have been distributed to both campuses (grades 3-8)
Curriculum: Black History Program, February 24, 2023 at 1:00 P.M. at JR/SR High School. Building/grounds: Looking to upgrade Camera System.
MOTION TO: APPROVE CONTEST AGENDA MINUTES FROM AUGUST 18, 2022. REGULAR AND CLOSED SESSION, SPECIAL AND CLOSED SESSION ON AUGUST 8, 2022. AGENDA REGULAR AND CLOSED SESSION MEETINGS: TREASURE'S REPORT FOR MONTH ENDING AUGUST 31, 2022 & SEPTEMBER 15, 2022. BILL/PAYROLL FOR AUGUST 31, 2022 & SEPTEMBER 15, 2022. REVOLVING ACCOUNT FOR MONTH ENDING JULY 31, 2021 & AUGUST 31, 2022. ACTIVITY ACCOUNT FOR CAIRO ELEMENTARY FOR MONTH ENDING JULY 31, 2022 & AUGUST 31, 2022. ACTIVITY ACCOUNT OF CJHS FOR MONTH ENDING JULY 31, 2022 & AUGUST 31, 2022.
Made by: Coleman
2nd by: Taylor
ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES-7 NAYS-0 ABSTAIN -0
McAllister-Aye, Nelson-Aye, Taylor-Aye, Tarver-Aye, Coleman-Aye, Stubblefield-Aye, Harris-Aye Motion Passed
MOTION TO: ENTER INTO CLOSED SESSION-TIME 6:45 P.M.
Made by: Coleman
2nd by: McAllister
ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES - 7 NAYS-0 ABSTAIN-0
McAllister-Aye, Nelson-Aye, Taylor-Aye, Tarver-Aye, Coleman-Aye, Stubblefield-Aye, Harris-Aye Motion Passed
MOTION TO: ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION-RETURN TO OPEN SESSION TIME: 10:05 p.m.
Made by: McAllister
2nd by: Coleman
ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES -7
NAYS - 0
ABSTAIN - 0
McAllister-Aye, Nelson-Aye, Taylor-Aye, Tarver-Aye, Coleman-Aye, Stubblefield-Aye, Harris-Aye Motion Passed
MOTION TO: Approve the hiring of Geraldine Fisher as a permanent substitute at Cairo Elementary.
Made by: Stubblefield
2nd by: Taylor
ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES -7 NAYS-0 ABSTAIN-0
McAllister-Aye, Nelson-Aye, Taylor-Aye, Tarver-Aye, Coleman-Aye, Stubblefield-Aye, Harris-Aye Motion: Passed
MOTION TO: Approve the hiring of Jekairy Thomas as a personal aid at Cairo Elementary.
Made by: McAllister
2nd by: Coleman
ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES -7 NAYS - 0 ABSTAIN - 0
McAllister-Aye, Nelson-Aye, Taylor-Aye, Tarver-Aye, Coleman-Aye, Stubblefield-Aye, Harris-Aye Motion: Passed
MOTION TO: Approve the hiring of Jarvis Woodson as a personal care aid at Cairo Elementary.
Made by: Tarver
2nd by: McAllister
ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES -7 NAYS-0 ABSTAIN -0
McAllister-Aye, Nelson-Aye, Taylor-Aye, Tarver-Aye, Coleman-Aye, Stubblefield-Aye, Harris-Aye Motion: Passed
MOTION TO: Approve the Truancy Coordinator/ Student Support Specialist Salary. Made by: Coleman
2nd by: Stubblefield
ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES -6 NAYS-0 ABSTAIN -1
Nelson-Aye, Taylor-Aye, Tarver-Aye, Coleman-Aye, Stubblefield-Aye, Harris-Aye
McAllister-Abstain
Motion: Passed
MOTION TO: Approve the At-Risk Coordinator Salary.
Made by: McAllister
2nd by: Taylor
ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES -7 NAYS-0 ABSTAIN -0
McAllister-Aye, Nelson-Aye, Taylor-Aye, Tarver-Aye, Coleman-Aye, Stubblefield-Aye, Harris-Aye Motion: Passed
MOTION TO: Approve the Phase 2 contracts with HE Mitchell, Samron, and Heartland.
Made by: Stubblefield
2nd by: Coleman
ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES -6 NAYS-0 ABSTAIN -1
Nelson-Aye, Taylor-Aye, Tarver-Aye, Coleman-Aye, Stubblefield-Aye, Harris-Aye
McAllister-Abstain
Motion: Passed
MOTION TO: Approve the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Board and the Cairo Associations of Teachers.
Made by: Coleman
2nd by: Tarver
ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES -6 NAYS-0 ABSTAIN -1
McAllister-Aye, Nelson-Aye, Taylor-Aye, Tarver-Aye, Coleman-Aye, Harris-Aye
Stubblefield-Abstain
Motion: Passed
MOTION TO: Approve the updates to the following Board Policies, as presented.
Made by: Stubblefield
2nd by: Coleman
ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES -7 NAYS-0 ABSTAIN -0
McAllister-Aye, Nelson-Aye, Taylor-Aye, Tarver-Aye, Coleman-Aye, Stubblefield-Aye, Harris-Aye Motion: Passed
MOTIN TO: ADJOURN TIME: 10:20 p.m.
Made by: Coleman
2nd by: Stubblefield
ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES -7 NAYS-0 ABSTAIN-0
McAllister-Aye, Nelson-Aye, Taylor-Aye, Tarver-Aye, Coleman-Aye, Stubblefield-Aye, Harris-Aye Motion Passed
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