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Waltonville Community Unit School District 1 Board of Education met Nov. 25.

Here is the agenda provided by the board:

Call to Order and Roll Call - Completed. Derek Lamke absent.

Closed Session-Evidence or testimony presented to a school board regarding denial of admission to school events or property pursuant to Section 24-24 of the School Code, provided that the school board prepares and makes available for public inspection a written decision setting forth its determinative reasoning.  5 ILCS 120/2(c)(4.5).  Session ran from 6:16-6:42 p.m.

Consent Agenda (All items will be voted on together as a part of the consent agenda)

Approval of Minutes of Regular Board Meeting for October 24, 2024  Approved, no changes.

Approval of Closed Session Minutes for (No Closed Session in October).  None.

Activity Financial Reports including PTO and Booster Club  Approved, no changes.

Approval of Bills and Treasurer’s Report  Approved, no changes.

Approve enrollment and discipline reports  Approved, no changes.

Correspondence to the board None

Public Comment

WEA  Appreciation for the Veteran’s Luncheon

Others  N/A

FOIA Requests  None

Old Business

None

Employment of Staff

Accept the resignations      None

Approve the hire of staff    None

New Business

Approve the FY2024 District Audit Report from the Auditor. They agree with financial information given by the district. Identified no deficiencies. Audit approved by Board.

Consider approving a resolution to bar an individual from entering onto school property and attending school events. Board adopted the barring of Frank Donovan, Jr. for the period from November 1, 2024 to October 31, 2025.

Approve FY2025 Estimated Tax-Levy Approved by Board.

Set a public hearing to approve the FY2025 Tax-Levy for December 19 at 6:15 pm Set for time and date listed, approved by Board.

Provide Board with Overview of potential future solar project with AGE Information provided to Board. Brief discussion of possibilities and prices. Matter will be explored more in the future.

Approve District Employee Christmas gifts Gift of $75.00 for Amazon per employee approved by Board.

Discussion regarding potential future project to cover grade school main entrance. Possibility of constructing cover for GS. Some visual examples shown to the Board. No official action taken.

Approve overnight stay of Boys Basketball Team and Cheerleaders for Riverton Shootout Approved by Board. Total cost not set.

Approval of purchase of Grade School Basketball Uniforms (for 25-26) Approved by Board, cost of $5700.00.

Approval of purchase of High School Basketball Uniforms (for (25-26) Approved by Board, cost of $8580.00.

Approve temporary leave of absence for extracurricular activities Approved by Board for Mr. Chad Harper.

Other/Additions to the agenda

Administrator Reports

High School Report by Principal on PSAT, SAT and Illinois Science Assessment. Any details desired may be received through the HS Principal’s Office

Grade School IAR reports given on Science, Math and ELA. Any details desired may be received through the GS Principal’s Office. Family Reading Night, Parent Teacher Conferences, Veteran’s Day Celebration, Kindness Month, and Sunshine Squad Activities were all discussed.

Superintendent

Update on Students attending out of district Deaf student will be attending Illinois School for the Deaf, transportation costs will be split between District and Parent. Another student will be going to a residential facility. District will pay for the educational costs but not the residency costs as per law.

After School program Principal updated Board on the program. Numbers are growing but staffing is limited.

Adjournment 8:26

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