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Cairo School District #1 Board of Education met July 21.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

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, Howard, Cornelius, McAllister, Woods, Matthews, Jackson

Members Absent: None

2. Public/Private Hearings or Petitions (Individuals May Address the Board at this Time) - None

3. Approval of Consent Agenda

(1) Agenda-Special Meeting

(2) Approve June 27th Public Hearing meeting Minutes

(3) Approve July 17th Open & Closed Meeting Minutes

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

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

Items 3-5 tabled

Made by: McAllister

2nd by: Cornelius

ROLL CALL VOTES: AYES 7 NAYS 0 ABSTAIN 0

Stubblefield-Aye, Howard-Aye, Cornelius-Aye, McAllister-Aye, Woods-Aye, Matthews-Aye, Jackson-Aye

Motion: Pass

4. Informational (New Business/Board Policy Discussion)

a. U of I Extension Lease Agreement

b. Boys Scouts of America

5. 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: 6:29 p.m.

Made by: McAllister

2nd by: Howard

ROLL CALL VOTES: AYES 7 NAYS 0 ABSTAIN 0

Stubblefield-Aye, Howard-Aye, Cornelius-Aye, McAllister-Aye, Woods-Aye, Matthews-Aye, Jackson-Aye

Motion: Pass

MOTION TO: ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION - RETURN TO OPEN SESSION - TIME: 9:10 p.m.

Made by: Cornelius

2nd by: Matthews

ROLL CALL VOTES: AYES 7 NAYS 0 ABSTAIN 0

Stubblefield-Aye, Howard-Aye, Cornelius-Aye, McAllister-Aye, Woods-Aye, Matthews-Aye, Jackson-Aye

Motion: Pass

6. Requiring Action/Decisions By Board of Education

1. MOTION TO: Approve hiring a Pre K teacher pending clear CBI

Made by: Stubblefield

2nd by: Howard

ROLL CALL VOTES: AYES 7 NAYS 0 ABSTAIN 0

Stubblefield-Aye, Howard-Aye, Cornelius-Aye, McAllister-Aye, Woods-Aye, Matthews-Aye, Jackson-Aye

Motion: Pass

2. MOTION TO: Approve hiring a District Wide Band Teacher pending certifications and clear CBI. Made by: Howard 2nd by: Jackson

ROLL CALL VOTES: AYES 7 NAYS 0 ABSTAIN 0

Stubblefield-Aye, Howard-Aye, Cornelius-Aye, McAllister-Aye, Woods-Aye, Matthews-Aye, Jackson-Aye

Motion: Pass

3. MOTION TO: Approve hiring an Elementary permanent substitute teacher pending certifications and clear CBI

Made by: Howard

2nd by: McAllister

ROLL CALL VOTES: AYES 7 NAYS 0 ABSTAIN 0

Stubblefield-Aye, Howard-Aye, Cornelius-Aye, McAllister-Aye, Woods-Aye, Matthews-Aye, Jackson-Aye

Motion: Pass

4. MOTION TO: Approve hiring Elementary paraprofessional pending certifications and clear CBI.

Made by: Howard

2nd by: Woods

ROLL CALL VOTES: AYES 7 NAYS 0 ABSTAIN 0

Stubblefield-Aye, Howard-Aye, Cornelius-Aye, McAllister-Aye, Woods-Aye, Matthews-Aye, Jackson-Aye

Motion: Pass

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

Made by: McAllister

2nd by: Matthews

ROLL CALL VOTES: AYES 7 NAYS 0 ABSTAIN 0

Stubblefield-Aye, Howard-Aye, Cornelius-Aye, McAllister-Aye, Woods-Aye, Matthews-Aye, Jackson-Aye

Motion: Pass

6. MOTION TO: Approve hiring an Asst. Athletic Director for 2025-2026. pending training and clear CBI;

pending annual review (evaluation).

Made by: Howard

2nd by: Jackson

ROLL CALL VOTES: AYES 7 NAYS 0 ABSTAIN 0

Stubblefield-Aye, Howard-Aye, Cornelius-Aye, McAllister-Aye, Woods-Aye, Matthews-Aye, Jackson-Aye

Motion: Pass

7. MOTION TO: Approve hiring a High School Social Studies Teacher pending clear CBI.

Made by: Stubblefield

2nd by: Howard

ROLL CALL VOTES: AYES 7 NAYS 0 ABSTAIN 0

Stubblefield-Aye, Howard-Aye, Cornelius-Aye, McAllister-Aye, Woods-Aye, Matthews-Aye, Jackson-Aye

Motion: Pass

8. MOTION TO: Approve hiring a permanent substitute pending certification and clear CBI.

Made by: Woods

2nd by: Stubblefield

ROLL CALL VOTES: AYES 7 NAYS 0 ABSTAIN 0

Stubblefield-Aye, Howard-Aye, Cornelius-Aye, McAllister-Aye, Woods-Aye, Matthews-Aye, Jackson-Aye

Motion: Pass

9. MOTION TO: Approve hiring a High School Baseball Head Coach for 2025-2026, pending student interest, pending training, and clear CBI; pending annual review.

Made by: Stubblefield

2nd by: Howard

ROLL CALL VOTES: AYES 7 NAYS 0 ABSTAIN 0

Stubblefield-Aye, Howard-Aye, Cornelius-Aye, McAllister-Aye, Woods-Aye, Matthews-Aye, Jackson-Aye

Motion: Pass

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

Made by: Howard

2nd by: Cornelius

ROLL CALL VOTES: AYES 6 NAYS 0 ABSTAIN 1

Stubblefield-Aye, Howard-Aye, Cornelius-Aye, McAllister-Abstain, Woods-Aye, Matthews-Aye, Jackson-Aye

Motion: Pass

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

Made by: Stubblefield

2nd by: Jackson

ROLL CALL VOTES: AYES 6 NAYS 0 ABSTAIN 1

Stubblefield-Aye, Howard-Aye, Cornelius-Aye, McAllister-Abstain, Woods-Aye, Matthews-Aye, Jackson-Aye

Motion: Pass

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

13. MOTION TO: Approve reappointing a Middle School Cheer Coach for 2025-2026. pending annual review (evaluation).

Made by: Woods

2nd by: Howard

ROLL CALL VOTES: AYES 6 NAYS 0 ABSTAIN 1

Stubblefield-Aye, Howard-Aye, Cornelius-Aye, McAllister-Abstain, Woods-Aye, Matthews-Aye, Jackson-Aye

Motion: Pass

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

Made by: Howard

2nd by: Stubblefield

ROLL CALL VOTES: AYES 6 NAYS 0 ABSTAIN 1

Stubblefield-Aye, Howard-Aye, Cornelius-Aye, McAllister-Abstain, Woods-Aye, Matthews-Aye, Jackson-Aye

Motion: Pass

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

Made by: Howard

2nd by: Woods

ROLL CALL VOTES: AYES 7 NAYS 0 ABSTAIN 0

Stubblefield-Aye, Howard-Aye, Cornelius-Aye, McAllister-Aye, Woods-Aye, Matthews-Aye, Jackson-Aye

Motion: Pass

16. MOTION TO: Approve hiring an Elementary permanent substitute teacher pending certifications and clear CBI.

Made by: Howard

2nd by: Jackson

ROLL CALL VOTES: AYES 7 NAYS 0 ABSTAIN 0

Stubblefield-Aye, Howard-Aye, Cornelius-Aye, McAllister-Aye, Woods-Aye, Matthews-Aye, Jackson-Aye

Motion: Pass

17. MOTION TO: Approve approving the School's Mascot Artwork for $300.00.

Made by: Stubblefield

2nd by: Matthews

ROLL CALL VOTES: AYES 7 NAYS 0 ABSTAIN 0

Stubblefield-Aye, Howard-Aye, Cornelius-Aye, McAllister-Aye, Woods-Aye, Matthews-Aye, Jackson-Aye

Motion: Pass

18. MOTION TO: Approve approving a partnership with Southern Seven Head Start program pending contract agreement. TABLED

19. MOTION TO: Approve registration ($50.00 ea.) for Ms. Rizkallah and Dr.Griffin and mileage ($84.00) for Dr. Griffin to attend the Leadership Launch and Luncheon.

Made by: Cornelius

2nd by: McAllister

ROLL CALL VOTES: AYES 7 NAYS 0 ABSTAIN 0

Stubblefield-Aye, Howard-Aye, Cornelius-Aye, McAllister-Aye, Woods-Aye, Matthews-Aye, Jackson-Aye

Motion: Pass

20. MOTION TO: Approve an amendment to Board Policy 2:260 Uniform Grievance Procedure for the Nondiscrimination Coordinator (Dr. Kenneth Griffin), Title IX Coordinator (Ms. Pamela Rizkallah) and Noncompliant Managers (Cairo Elementary & High School Principals).

Made by: McAllister

2nd by: Stubblefield

ROLL CALL VOTES: AYES 7 NAYS 0 ABSTAIN 0

Stubblefield-Aye, Howard-Aye, Cornelius-Aye, McAllister-Aye, Woods-Aye, Matthews-Aye, Jackson-Aye

Motion: Pass

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

Made by: Stubblefield

2nd by: McAllister

ROLL CALL VOTES: AYES 7 NAYS 0 ABSTAIN 0

Stubblefield-Aye, Howard-Aye, Cornelius-Aye, McAllister-Aye, Woods-Aye, Matthews-Aye, Jackson-Aye

Motion: Pass

22. MOTION TO: Approve mileage ($331.80) for Kevin McAllister to attend the IASB Resolution Chair Meeting.

Made by: Howard

2nd by: Stubblefield

ROLL CALL VOTES: AYES 6 NAYS 0 ABSTAIN 1

Stubblefield-Aye, Howard-Aye, Cornelius-Aye, McAllister-Abstain, Woods-Aye, Matthews-Aye, Jackson-Aye

Motion: Pass

23. MOTION TO: Approve per diem at $75/day for two days ($150.00) for Kevin McAllister to attend the IASB Resolution Chair Meeting.

Made by: Stubblefield

2nd by: Howard

ROLL CALL VOTES: AYES 6 NAYS 0 ABSTAIN 1

Stubblefield-Aye, Howard-Aye, Cornelius-Aye, McAllister-Abstain, Woods-Aye, Matthews-Aye, Jackson-Aye

Motion: Pass

24. MOTION TO: Approve lodging ($181.26) for Kevin McAllister to attend the IASB

Resolution Chair Meeting. TABLED

25. MOTION TO: Approve rescinding the approved school domain (csd1.com) and approve cairosd1.org as the new school domain

Made by: Howard

2nd by: McAllister

ROLL CALL VOTES: AYES 7 NAYS 0 ABSTAIN 0

Stubblefield-Aye, Howard-Aye, Cornelius-Aye, McAllister-Aye, Woods-Aye, Matthews-Aye, Jackson-Aye

Motion: Pass

*CBI- Clear Background Investigation

7. Old Business

- Travel for Joint Annual Conference

- Dates for Board training

- Midwest Basketball Tournament

- P.T.O. donation ($200)

- Meet and Greet

- Shawnee Divisional Board Meeting

- Board Retreat

8. Adjourn Time: 10:30 P.M.

Made by: Cornelius

2nd by: Matthews

ROLL CALL VOTES: AYES 7 NAYS 0 ABSTAIN 0

Stubblefield-Aye, Howard-Aye, Cornelius-Aye, McAllister-Aye, Woods-Aye, Matthews-Aye, Jackson-Aye

Motion: Pass

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