Benton Consolidated High School District 103 Board of Education met Sept. 5.
Here are the minutes provided by the board
The Board of Education of the Benton Consolidated High School District #103 met in Special Session on Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at 5:30 P.M. in the Benton Consolidated High School Board Room. Mark Minor, president, called the meeting to order.
Opening prayer was led by Jim Giacone. Shane Cockrum led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Board members present: Shane Cockrum, Jay Copple, Jim Giacone, Marci Glover, Mark Minor, and Stacia Sloan. Board member absent: Robin LaBuwi.
Others present: Benjamin Johnson, Superintendent; Sean Docherty, Principal; Ron Giacone, Board Attorney; student and guardian.
4. EXECUTIVE SESSION
4.1 Student Disciplinary Case
Jay Copple made the motion to enter into Executive Session to discuss a student disciplinary case. Shane Cockrum seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote, all members present voted yes. Motion carried.
The Board; Benjamin Johnson, Superintendent; and Ron Giacone, Board Attorney entered into an Executive Session in the Executive Board Room at 5:32 P.M.
Open Session - The Board reconvened in an Open Session at 7:13 P.M. Marci Glover, Secretary called the roll. Answering present: Shane Cockrum – yes, Jay Copple – yes, Jim Giacone – yes, Marci Glover – yes, Mark Minor – yes, and Stacia Sloan – yes. Board member absent: Robin LaBuwi.
Others present: Benjamin Johnson, Superintendent; Sean Docherty, Principal; Ron Giacone, Board Attorney;; and student and guardian.
5. COMMENTS FROM VISITORS
6. NEW BUSINESS
6.1 Possible Student Disciplinary Action Jay Copple made a motion to approve the Resolution Regarding Expulsion expelling student #103007406 commencing September 6, 2023 and ending with the end of the 2023-2024 school year. Jim Giacone seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote, all members present voted yes. Motion carried. A copy of this Resolution has been attached to and made a part of these minutes.
7. BOARD OF EDUCATION REMARKS
8. ADJOURNMENT Shane Cockrum made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:15 P.M. Jay Copple seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote, all members present voted yes. Motion carried.
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