North Egypt News

Cairo School District #1 Board of Education met July 17.

Here are the minutes provided by the board

REGULAR MEETING

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

1. Call to Order

ROLL CALL:

Members Present: Stubblefield, Cornelius, McAllister, Woods, Matthews, Jackson

Members Absent: Howard

**Howard on phone at 6:08 p.m.

2. Examples of Excellence

a. Cairo Elementary School Principal, Serina Nelson, presented the following:

• The summer Enrichment program ended on Jun 27, 2025. We had daily sessions of ELA and Math for every grade level, from pre-K through sixth grade. Additionally, students attended sessions related to the Teen Reach programming twice a week. (STEM, Recreation & Arts, Social Learning, and Life Skills) Monday-Thursday was programming. Each Friday, we went on a field trip: week 1 - Memphis Botanic Garden, Week 2 - Tennessee Safari Park, and week 3 - Nashville Science Center. Fifty-three students attended the summer enrichment program. Teachers completed pre- and post- assessments in each class.

• The Shawnee Community College camps held at CES:

Basketball Camp (June 16) - 9 students

Drone Camp (July 14)- 12 students

Other Shawnee camps attended by Cairo School District Students:

Lego Robotics - 11 students

Fantastic Florals - 6 students

Sew Fun - 10 students

Cookie Decorating 10 students

Jewelry Making Camp - 10 students

• The maintenance and custodial staff are working to clean the building and grounds in preparation for the upcoming school year.

• Our request to the Shawnee College construction trade program to install the new playground equipment was not accepted. We are now seeking an alternative contractor to complete the work before the Pre-K state visit.

• The recurring order for student consumables for our curriculum has been updated and returned to McGraw-Hill for distribution.

• On July 15, the leadership team began work on the 2025-26 School Improvement Plan.

• Student files are updated with 2024-25 transcripts. Thus far, records have been sent for one student who transferred out of the district.

• Pre-K screenings took place today.

3. Public/Private Hearings or Petitions (Individuals May Address the Board at this Time)

None

4. New Business/Board Policy Discussion

a. Board Committee Reports

b. Early Head Start Partnership

c. Review Mascot Artwork (Logo)

d. Admin Meet & Greet (8/6/25)

e. Facility Use request Form

f. Joint Annual Conference

g. Second Read 118

5. Approval of Consent Agenda

(1) Minutes from the April 17, 2025, Regular Meeting, Open and Closed Session; Minutes from the April 23, 2025, Special Meeting, Open and Closed Session; Minutes from the April 28, 2025, Special Meeting, Closed Session; Minutes from the May 4, 2025, Special Meeting Closed Session; Minutes from May 15, 2025, Regular Meetings Closed Session; Minutes from the June 11, 2025 Special Meeting Open and

Closed Session. Minutes from June 16, 2025 Regular Meeting, Open and Closed Session; Minutes from June 27, 2025, Special Meeting Open and Closed Session.

(2) Agenda - Regular and Closed Session Meetings

(3) Treasurer's Report for the Month end May 31, 2025 & June 30, 2025

(4) Bills/Payroll for May 2025, June 30, 2025 & July 15, 2025

(5) Revolving Account for month ending May 31, 2025 & June 30, 2025

(6) Activity Account for Cairo Elementary School for month ending May 31, 2025 & June 30, 2025

(7) Activity Account for Cairo Jr./Sr. High School for month ending May 31, 2025 & June 30, 2025

**Excluding 4/23/25 special meeting closed session

Made by: McAllister

2nd by: Cornelius

ROLL CALL VOTES: AYES 6 NAYS 0 ABSTAIN 0

Stubblefield-Aye, Howard -Aye, Cornelius-Aye, McAllister-Aye, Woods-Aye, Matthews-Aye Motion: Pass

6. Closed Session

(1) "Consider the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees, specific individuals who serve as independent contractors, or specific volunteers of the District or legal counsel for the District, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee, a specific individual who serves as an independent contractor, or a volunteer of the District or against legal counsel for the District to determine its validity."

(2) Collective negotiating matters between the public body and its employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees

(3) Student disciplinary cases

(4) The placement of individual students in special education programs and other matters relating to individual students

(5) Litigation, when an action against, affecting or on behalf of the District has been filed before a court or administrative or the District finds that such action is either probable or imminent

MOTION TO: ENTER INTO CLOSED SESSION - TIME: 7:41 p.m.

Made by: Stubblefield

2nd by: Cornelius

ROLL CALL VOTES: AYES 6 NAYS 0 ABSTAIN 0

Stubblefield-Aye, Howard -Aye, Cornelius-Aye, McAllister-Aye, Woods-Aye, Matthews-Aye Motion: Pass

**Stubblefield left at 8:57 p.m.

**Stubblefield joined via phone at 9:15 p.m.

MOTION TO: ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION - RETURN TO OPEN SESSION - TIME: 11:46 p.m.

Made by: Cornelius

2nd by: McAllister

ROLL CALL VOTES: AYES 6 NAYS 0 ABSTAIN 0

Stubblefield-Aye, Howard -Aye, Cornelius-Aye, McAllister-Aye, Woods-Aye, Matthews-Aye Motion: Pass

7. Requiring Action/Decisions By Board of Education

1) MOTION TO: Approve amended Policy 8:20 - Community Use of School Facilities - TABLED

2) MOTION TO: Approve mileage ($72.80 ea.) and registration ($50.00 ea.) for Brittany Matthews and Kevin McAllister to attend the School Board Member Training.

Made by: Cornelius

2nd by: Woods

ROLL CALL VOTES: AYES 6 NAYS 0 ABSTAIN O

Stubblefield-Aye, Howard -Aye, Cornelius-Aye, McAllister-Aye, Woods-Aye, Matthews-Aye Motion: Pass

3) MOTION TO: Approve a new email domain: @csd1.com

Made by: McAllister

2nd by: Matthews

ROLL CALL VOTES: AYES 6 NAYS 0 ABSTAIN 0

Stubblefield-Aye, Howard -Aye, Cornelius-Aye, McAllister-Aye, Woods-Aye, Matthews-Aye Motion: Pass

4) MOTION TO: Approve hiring a High School Girls Head Basketball Coach for 2025-2026, pending annual review (evaluation). -TABLED

5) MOTION TO: Approve reappointing High School Girls Asst. Basketball Coach for 2025-2026, pending annual review (evaluation). -TABLED

6) MOTION TO: Approve reappointing a Middle School Cheerleading Coach for 2025-2026, pending annual review (evaluation). -TABLED

7) MOTION TO: Approve reappointing a Middle School Asst. Volleyball Coach for 2025-2026, pending annual review (evaluation). -TABLED

8) MOTION TO: Approve a one-time reimbursement for the IHSA coaching certification course, upon completion.

Made by: McAllister

2nd by: Cornelius

ROLL CALL VOTES: AYES 6 NAYS 0 ABSTAIN O

Stubblefield-Aye, Howard -Aye, Cornelius-Aye, McAllister-Aye, Woods-Aye, Matthews-Aye Motion: Pass

9) MOTION TO: Approve a CPR/First Aid requirement for all certified paid and volunteer coaching staff.

Made by: McAllister

2nd by: Cornelius

ROLL CALL VOTES: AYES 6 NAYS 0 ABSTAIN 0

Stubblefield-Aye, Howard -Aye, Cornelius-Aye, McAllister-Aye, Woods-Aye, Matthews-Aye Motion: Pass

10) MOTION TO: Approve hiring a High School Head Softball Coach 2025-2026, pending annual review (evaluation). - TABLED

11) MOTION TO: Approve registration ($25.00 ea.) for Ms. Rizkallah and Dr.Griffin and mileage ($84.00) for Dr. Griffin to attend the Leadership Launch and Luncheon. - TABLED

12) MOTION TO: Approve the resignation of the District Office Secretary effective June 30, 2025.

Made by: Stubblefield

2nd by: Howard

ROLL CALL VOTES: AYES 6 NAYS 0 ABSTAIN O

Stubblefield-Aye, Howard -Aye, Cornelius-Aye, McAllister-Aye, Woods-Aye, Matthews-Aye Motion: Pass

13) MOTION TO: Approve an amendment to Board Policy 2:260 Uniform Grievance Procedure. - TABLED

14) MOTION TO: Approve registration ($375.00) for Dr. Griffin to virtually attend the Initial Teacher Evaluation Training. - TABLED

15) MOTION TO: Approve registration ($150.00 ea.) for Ms. Rizkallah and Dr. Griffin and mileage ($71.40) for Ms. Rizkallah and ($103.60) for Dr. Griffin to attend the Budget Basics Workshop.

Made by: Woods

2nd by: Matthews

ROLL CALL VOTES: AYES 6 NAYS 0 ABSTAIN 0

Stubblefield-Aye, Howard -Aye, Cornelius-Aye, McAllister-Aye, Woods-Aye, Matthews-Aye Motion: Pass

16) MOTION TO: Approve the resignation of a CES Teacher effective June 30, 2025.

Made by: Cornelius

2nd by: Woods

ROLL CALL VOTES: AYES 6 NAYS 0 ABSTAIN 0

Stubblefield-Aye, Howard -Aye, Cornelius-Aye, McAllister-Aye, Woods-Aye, Matthews-Aye Motion: Pass

17) MOTION TO: Approve SK Spotless Cleaning Service to service the District Cottage.

Made by: Stubblefield

2nd by: Matthews

ROLL CALL VOTES: AYES 5 NAYS 0 ABSTAIN 1

Stubblefield-Aye, Howard -Aye, Cornelius-Aye, McAllister-Abstain, Woods-Aye, Matthews-Aye Motion: Pass

18) MOTION TO: Approve hiring a Pre-K teacher pending clear CBI. TABLED

19) MOTION TO: Approve hiring Elementary SPED Teacher pending certifications and clear CBI. - TABLED

20) MOTION TO: Approve hiring a District Wide Band Teacher pending certifications and clear CBI. - TABLED

21) MOTION TO: Approve hiring an Elementary paraprofessional pending certifications and clear

CBI. TABLED

22) Approve hiring Elementary permanent substitute teacher pending certifications and clear CBI. - TABLED

23) MOTION TO: Approve hiring Jr High/High School English Language Arts Teacher pending certifications and clear CBI. TABLED

24) MOTION TO: Approve hiring an Asst. Athletic Director for 2025-2026, pending training and clear CBI; pending annual review (evaluation). - TABLED

25) MOTION TO: Approve hiring a High School Social Studies Teacher pending clear CBI. - TABLED

26) MOTION TO: Approve hiring permanent substitute pending certification and clear CBI. - TABLED

27) MOTION TO: Approve hiring a High School Baseball Head Coach for 2025-2026, pending student

interest, pending training, and clear CBI; pending annual review (evaluation). - TABLED

28) MOTION TO: Approve hiring a High School Cheer Coach, for 2025-2026, pending training and clear CBI; pending annual review (evaluation). - TABLED

29) MOTION TO: Approve hiring a CJSHS Principal pending certification and clear CBI. - TABLED

30) MOTION TO: Approve Second Read of the Press Policy 118 - TABLED

*CBI- Clear Background Investigation

8. Old Business

None

9. Adjourn Time: 11:56 p.m.

Made by: Cornelius

2nd by: Woods

ROLL CALL VOTES: AYES 6 NAYS 0 ABSTAIN 0

https://4.files.edl.io/dda4/08/18/25/140807-64a896a0-3299-451f-9e40-b55e1f2c19b1.pdf