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Christopher Unit School District #99 Board of Education met Aug. 25.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

President Joe Anderton called the meeting to order at 5:30 pm. He asked that everyone stand for the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll call: Anderton, Bradley, Fourez, Hobbs, Janello, Stephens and Wilson. Absent: Stephens.

A motion was made by Wilson and seconded by Fourez to adjourn to Executive Session at 5:42 pm. All those in favor, please signify by saying aye, those opposed like sign. Absent: Stephens. Motion passes.

A motion was made by Janello and seconded by Hobbs to return to Regular Session at 6:21 pm. All those in favor, please signify by saying aye, those opposed like sign. Absent: Stephens. Motion passes.

A motion was made by Bradley and seconded by Janello to approve the Consent Agenda:

a. July Board Minutes

b. Board Bills

c. Treasurer's Report

d. Approving resignations - Sierra Easter & Richard Towers

e. Approve maternity leave request - Madeline Jones

f. Approve the Athletic Training Services Agreement between CUSD99 and Select Physical Therapy Holdings Inc. through the 2027-2028 school year.

g. Approve an agreement between CUSD99 and the Junior Football League.

Roll call vote: YEA: Anderton, Bradley, Fourez, Hobbs, Janello and Wilson. NEA: none. Absent: Stephens. Motion passes. 6-0

A motion was made by Fourez and seconded by Hobbs to approve the naming of the New Gym at Christopher Elementary School, “Richard E. Towers Gymnasium. Roll call vote: YEA: Bradley, Fourez, Hobbs, Janello, Wilson and Anderton. NEA: none. Absent: Stephens. Motion passes. 6-0

A motion was made by Bradley and seconded by Janello to approve the purchase of a new school bus with wheelchair access. Roll call vote: YEA: Fourez, Hobbs, Janello, Wilson, Anderton and Bradley. NEA: none. Absent: Stephens. Motion passes. 6-0

A motion was made by Hobbs and seconded by Wilson to approve the FY' 25 Tentative Budget. Roll call vote: YEA: Hobbs, Janello, Wilson, Anderton, Bradley and Fourez. NEA: none. Absent: Stephens. Motion passes. 6-0

A motion was made by Bradley and seconded by Fourez to set the date and time for FY' Budget Hearing to 5:25 pm on September 22, 2025 prior to the scheduled meeting. Roll call vote: YEA: Janello, Wilson, Anderton, Bradley, Fourez and Hobbs. NEA: none. Absent: Stephens. Motion passes. 6-0

A motion was made by Fourez and seconded by Bradley to approve the Non- Certified 2 year contract. Roll call vote: YEA: Wilson, Anderton, Bradley, Fourez, Hobbs and Janello. NEA: none. Absent: Stephens. Motion passes. 6-0

A motion was made by Wilson and seconded by Bradley to terminate Jennifer Young, a paraprofessional. Roll call vote: YEA: Anderton, Bradley, Fourez, Hobbs, Janello and Wilson. NEA: none. Absent: Stephens. Motion passes. 6-0

A motion was made by Fourez and seconded by Hobbs to approve the purchase agreement from IDOT. Roll call vote: Bradley, Fourez, Hobbs, Janello, Wilson and Anderton. NEA: none. Absent: Stephens. Motion passes. 6-0

A motion was made by Janello and seconded by Wilson to approve Jeremy Bradley as substitute teacher for CUSD99. Roll call vote: Fourez, Hobbs, Janello, Wilson, Anderton and Bradley. NEA: none. Absent: Stephens. Motion passes. 6-0

A motion was made by Bradley and seconded by Fourez adjourn the Regular School Board Meeting at 6:37 pm. All those in favor, please signify by saying aye, those opposed like sign. Motion passes.

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