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Ewing Northern Community Consolidated School District 115 Board met Feb. 26.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

Meeting was called to order at 6:33 P.M. by Board President Jonathan Edwards.

MEMBERS PRESENT: Pokey Squires, Emanuel Lowe, Ryan Skibo, Caleb Suver, Karla Gunter, Jake Page, Jonathan Edwards

MEMBERS ABSENT: None

Visitors present: Amy Jones, Makala Bishop, Teresa Thompson

President’s Comments: *The Class of 2024 Chili supper was held on February 16. Mrs. Wilson and her 8th-grade students worked very hard to make the chili supper a success despite the weather. Thank you to all involved.

*Spring Break will be March 11-15, 2024.

*Volleyball is doing very well this year and regionals are coming soon.

*Archery will begin soon and their State Tournament is March 23rd.

*Track will begin in March and their first track meet is March 25th.

*Spring concert will be Thursday, March 28, 2024.

Visitors comments: None

Consent Agenda MOTION by Jonathan Edwards to approve the Consent agenda. A. Approve minutes of the regular meeting January 16, 2024. B. Approve to pay bills. C. 7Accept the Treasurers Report as presented. 2nd by Caleb Suver. 7 ayes (Ryan Skibo, Jonathan Edwards, Karla Gunter, Pokey Squires, Emanuel Lowe, Jake Page, Caleb Suver).

Honorable Dismissal List MOTION by Jonathan Edwards to approve a “draft” of 2023-2024 Honorable Dismissal List. 2nd by Pokey Squires. 7 ayes (Karla Gunter, Emanuel Lowe, Jonathan Edwards, Jake Page, Ryan Skibo, Caleb Suver, Pokey Squires).

3-Year Audit Contract MOTION by Jonathan Edwards to approve and accept the 3 Year Contract Audit bid from Rice Sullivan, LLC. 2nd by Caleb Suver. 7 ayes (Pokey Squires, Caleb Suver, Jake Page, Jonathan Edwards, Emanuel Lowe, Karla Gunter, Ryan Skibo).

Annual Bid for Gym Floor Mrs. Ing presented information regarding the annual bid to refinish the gym floor. Mrs. Ing is going to gather more information and bring it to the next meeting. No action taken.

Transportation Mrs. Ing updated the board on the district transportation program.

Inspections/Audits Mrs. Ing presented the board with information regarding the following inspections and audits: ROE Building Inspection, Asbestos Building Inspection, Lunch Audit. No action taken.

Extra-Curriculars Mrs. Hamson presented information regarding the extra-curricular programs Code of Conduct Policy draft and schedules. No action taken.

Executive Session: MOTION by Jonathan Edwards to go into Executive Session to discuss: A. The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the District or legal counsel for the District, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee or against legal counsel for the District to determine its validity. 5 ILCS 120/2© (1), as amended by P.A. 93-0057. B. The placement of individual students in special education programs and other matters relating to individual students. 5ILCS 120/2(c) (10). 2nd by Caleb Suver. 7 ayes. (Pokey Squires, Caleb Suver, Jake Page, Jonathan Edwards, Emanuel Lowe, Karla Gunter, Ryan Skibo). Time in: 9:06pm.

MOTION by Jonathan Edwards to exit Executive Session and return to Regular Session. 2nd by Jake Page. 7 ayes. (Pokey Squires, Caleb Suver, Jake Page, Jonathan Edwards, Emanuel Lowe, Karla Gunter, Ryan Skibo). Time out: 10:04pm.

Super/Principal Evaluation MOTION by Jonathan Edwards to approve the Superintendent and Principal Evaluation of Kristin Ing. 2nd by Emanuel Lowe. 7 ayes (Pokey Squires, Emanuel Lowe, Ryan Skibo, Caleb Suver, Jonathan Edwards, Jake Page, Karla Gunter).

Personnel MOTION by Jonathan Edwards to hire Emma Erwin as a Teacher’s Aide for the 2024-2025 school year. 2nd by Pokey Squires. 7 ayes (Pokey Squires, Emanuel Lowe, Ryan Skibo, Caleb Suver, Jonathan Edwards, Jake Page, Karla Gunter).

Personnel MOTION by Jonathan Edwards to hire Zoe Carlton as a 3rd Grade Class Size Reduction Teacher for the 2024-2025 school year. 2nd by Caleb Suver. 7 ayes (Pokey Squires, Emanuel Lowe, Ryan Skibo, Caleb Suver, Jonathan Edwards, Jake Page, Karla Gunter).

Personnel MOTION by Jonathan Edwards to hire Sydney Richardson as a 2nd grade Class Size Reduction Teacher for the 2024-2025 school year. 2nd by Emanuel Lowe. 7 ayes (Pokey Squires, Emanuel Lowe, Ryan Skibo, Caleb Suver, Jonathan Edwards, Jake Page, Karla Gunter).

Personnel MOTION by Jonathan Edwards to hire Stacey Sheets as a full time substitute for the 2024-2025 school year. 2nd by Jake Page 7 ayes (Pokey Squires, Emanuel Lowe, Ryan Skibo, Caleb Suver, Jonathan Edwards, Jake Page, Karla Gunter).

Personnel MOTION by Jonathan Edwards to hire Adam Johnston as the Boys’ Golf Coach and Brooke Davis as the Girls’ Golf Coach. 2nd by Caleb Suver. 7 ayes (Pokey Squires, Emanuel Lowe, Ryan Skibo, Caleb Suver, Jonathan Edwards, Jake Page, Karla Gunter).

Adjourn: MOTION by Jonathan Edwards to adjourn the February 26, 2024 Board meeting at 10:15 pm. 2nd by Caleb Suver. 7 ayes (Pokey Squires, Emanuel Lowe, Ryan Skibo, Caleb Suver, Jonathan Edwards, Jake Page, Karla Gunter).

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