Beecher City Community Unit School District 20

The Board addressed several operational and financial matters. Key discussions included the approval of listed bills totaling $63,334.58, the setting of the 2025-2026 graduation date for May 9th, 2026, and the adoption of the school calendar option B for the 2026-2027 school year. The Board unanimously approved memberships for both the IESA and IHSA for the 2026-2027 school year and the renewal of Teacher Ease for the same period. Furthermore, approval was granted for the Consolidated District plan for 2026-2027, the hiring of Herrmann Landscaping for grade school dirt work/landscaping, and the renewal of EMS Linq financial software. The Parent and Family Engagement Policy was also approved. During executive session, the rehires for the grade school administrator (Heidi House) and the high school principal (Carrie Burks) for the 2026-2027 school year were approved, and the acceptance of the Varsity Basketball Coach's resignation was processed.

The meeting included discussions and approvals related to the district's operations. Key actions included approving the payment of current bills, adopting the district's safety plan, approving Wright Specialty Insurance for the upcoming school year, and giving the nod to the FFA trip to the National Convention in Indianapolis. Additionally, the board approved fencing around the air conditioning units at the grade school. The board entered and returned from an executive session, subsequently approving the minutes and hiring a sub cook.

The Board approved the payment of bills totaling $173,151.28. Key actions included authorizing the Superintendent to prepare the tentative budget for the 2026-2027 school year and approving the intergovernmental agreement with ROE #3 for Alternative High School and Regional Safe School Programs. The Board also approved voluntary student accident and catastrophic insurance, as well as school-sponsored activities insurance for the upcoming year. Furthermore, the 2024-2025 school audit was approved, and a resolution was passed to transfer interest between various funds. The installation of two heat/smoke detectors in the grade school cafeteria was approved, and a bus bid from Midwest Bus Sales was accepted. Following an executive session concerning employee matters, the Board approved FMLA leave for a certified staff member.

The meeting addressed several operational and personnel matters. Key actions included approving the payment of listed bills totaling $60,320.65 and approving the fuel contract with Premier Cooperative. The board approved keeping closed session minutes from July 2025 through December 2025 closed and authorized the destruction of closed session tape/recordings over 18 months old. Personnel actions taken included approving FMLA leave for an employee, approving the retirement of that same employee at the end of the 2025-2026 school year, and approving a new contingent staff member, Jodi Smith. A motion to approve the audit for the 2024-2025 school year was tabled. The board entered executive session to discuss appointments, employment, and compensation of specific employees, returning to open session later to approve those executive session minutes.

The board discussed and approved several key items, including the payment of listed bills and the tax levy as presented. They also approved and adopted the second reading of Board Policy 120 and approved moving investment CD's back into the general checking account. The board tabled the approval of the 2024-2025 school audit. Additionally, they approved FMLA leave for a non-certified staff member and later hired a non-certified employee, contingent upon meeting employment requirements.