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Cairo School District #1 Board of Education met Oct. 5.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

Board President, Sheila Nelson, called the Board of Education meeting to order at 6:00 P.M.

ROLL CALL:

Members Present: Stubblefield, Howard, Nelson, Taylor, Matthews, Tarver

Members Absent: Coleman

EXAMPLE OF EXCELLENCE:

Dr. Ferrell presented Board President Sheila Nelson and Vice President Vernon Stubblefield with an Annual Merit Recognition Award from IASB (Illinois Association of School Boards).

PUBLIC/PRIVATE HEARINGS OR PETITIONS:

Maria Watkins spoke on bleachers provided by the district for the TCYRP. Stated that first game of the season is on October 17, 2023 @ 5:30 P.M. Maria also mentioned that she spoke with Juniors/Seniors regarding prom. Had questions regarding the FY24 Adopted Budget.

Gregory Harris thanked the Board of Education for the employment opportunity as the District's Athletic Director. Gregory also stated that Meridian School District has proposed an offer to compete with the Cairo School District in a basketball game that would take place at the Indiana Pacers stadium. The game would take place on January 25th, 2024.

Artie McBride spoke about the possibility of Booster Club sponsoring the basketball game if approved.

REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT

Dr. Ferrell commented on:

Grants/finance, Staff/faculty, Community, Curriculum, Building/grounds.

MOTION TO: TABLED CONSENT AGENDA MINUTES FROM SEPTEMBER 21, 2023. REGULAR AND CLOSED SESSION, APPROVED AGENDA REGULAR AND CLOSED SESSION MEETINGS: APPROVED BILLS/PAYROLL FOR AUGUST 31, 2023 AND SEPTEMBER 15, 2023. APPROVED REVOLVING ACCOUNT FOR MONTH ENDING AUGUST 31, 2023.

Made by: Stubblefield

2nd by: Taylor

ROLL CALL VOTES: AYES-6 NAYS-0 ABSTAIN-0

Stubblefield-Aye, Howard-Aye, Coleman-, Nelson-Aye, Taylor-Aye, Matthews-Aye, Tarver-Aye Motion: Passed (No. 2, 3, 4) - Tabled No. 1

MOTION TO: ENTER INTO CLOSED SESSION - TIME: 7:17 P.M.

Made by: Taylor

2nd by: Matthews

ROLL CALL VOTES: AYES-6 NAYS-0 ABSTAIN-0

Stubblefield-Aye, Howard-Aye, Coleman-, Nelson-Aye, Taylor-Aye, Matthews-Aye, Tarver-Aye Motion: Passed

MOTION TO: ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION-RETURN TO OPEN SESSION -

TIME: 10:27 P.M.

Made by: Howard

2nd by: Taylor

**Stubblefield departed during closed session at 9:41 P.M.

ROLL CALL VOTES: AYES-5 NAYS-0 ABSTAIN - 0

Stubblefield-, Howard-Aye, Coleman-, Nelson-Aye, Taylor-Aye, Matthews-Aye, Tarver-Aye Motion: Passed

MOTION TO: Approve the payment of the HDHP insurance for all employees.

Made by: TABLED

2nd by:

ROLL CALL VOTES: AYES - NAYS - ABSTAIN -

Stubblefield-, Howard-, Coleman-, Nelson-, Taylor-, Matthews-, Tarver- Motion:

MOTION TO: Approve the pay increase for CJSHS Security Officer.

Made by: TABLED

2nd by:

ROLL CALL VOTES: AYES - NAYS- ABSTAIN -

Stubblefield-, Howard-, Coleman-, Nelson-, Taylor-, Matthews-, Tarver-

Motion:

MOTION TO: Approve the purchase of a second maintenance truck from Guetterman Motors.

Made by: TABLED

2nd by:

ROLL CALL VOTES: AYES - NAYS - ABSTAIN-

Stubblefield-, Howard-, Coleman-, Nelson-, Taylor-, Matthews-, Tarver-

Motion:

MOTION TO: Approve the resignation of Keosha Engram as CJSHS Paraprofessional.

Made by: Howard

2nd by: Taylor

ROLL CALL VOTES: AYES-5 NAYS-0 ABSTAIN-0

Stubblefield-, Howard-Aye, Coleman-, Nelson-Aye, Taylor-Aye, Matthews-Aye, Tarver-Aye

Motion: Passed

MOTION TO: Approve the increase of staff per diem amount to $75.00.

Made by: Howard

2nd by: Matthews

ROLL CALL VOTES: AYES-5 NAYS-0 ABSTAIN - 0

Stubblefield-, Howard-Aye, Coleman-, Nelson-Aye, Taylor-Aye, Matthews-Aye, TarverAye-

Motion: Passed

MOTION TO: Approve the emergency expenditure of $25,093.75 to replace carpets at CJSHS and Cairo Elementary due to mold issues and to ensure classroom safety.

Made by: Howard

2nd by: Tarver

ROLL CALL VOTES: AYES-5 NAYS-0 ABSTAIN-0

Stubblefield-, Howard-Aye, Coleman-, Nelson-Aye, Taylor-Aye, Matthews-Aye, Tarver-Aye Motion: Passed

MOTION TO: Approve expense requests for board members attending the UBA Symposium Conference.

Made by: Taylor

2nd by: Tarver

ROLL CALL VOTES: AYES-4 NAYS - 1 ABSTAIN - 0

Stubblefield-, Howard-Aye, Coleman-, Nelson Aye-, Taylor-Aye, Matthews-Nay, Tarver-Aye Motion: Passed

MOTION TO: Approve expense requests for board members attending the Joint Annual Conference.

Made by: Howard

2nd by: Taylor

ROLL CALL VOTES: AYES-5 NAYS-0 ABSTAIN - 0

Stubblefield-, Howard-Aye, Coleman-, Nelson Aye-, Taylor-Aye, Matthews-Aye, Tarver-Aye

Motion: Passed

MOTION TO: Approve expense requests for board members attending the NABSE Conference.

Made by: Taylor

2nd by: Tarver

ROLL CALL VOTES: AYES-4 NAYS - 1 ABSTAIN- 0

Stubblefield-, Howard-Aye, Coleman-, Nelson Aye-, Taylor-Aye, Matthews-Nay, Tarver-Aye

Motion: Passed

MOTION TO: Approve expense requests for board members attending the COSSBA Conference.

Made by: Tarver

2nd by: Taylor

ROLL CALL VOTES: AYES-4 NAYS - 1 ABSTAIN - 0

Stubblefield-, Howard-Aye, Coleman-, Nelson Aye-, Taylor-Aye, Matthews-Nay, Tarver-Aye

Motion: Passed

MOTION TO: Approve Press Plus Policy Update (Section 4:45).

Made by: Taylor

2nd by: Howard

ROLL CALL VOTES: AYES-5 NAYS-0 ABSTAIN-0

Stubblefield-, Howard-Aye, Coleman-, Nelson Aye-, Taylor-Aye, Matthews-Aye, Tarver-Aye Motion: Passed

MOTION TO: Adjourn Time: 10:31 P.M.

Made by: Howard

2nd by: Matthews

ROLL CALL VOTES: AYES-5 NAYS-0 ABSTAIN-0

Stubblefield-, Howard-Aye, Coleman-, Nelson-Aye, Taylor-Aye, Matthews-Aye, Tarver-Aye, Motion: Passed

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