Brandon Gooding

The meeting included special recognition for achievements such as the February Sun of the Month, Culver Stockton Science Fair ratings, and FBLA Western Area Conference results. The Superintendent reviewed the monthly financial snapshot, noting that 58% of the fiscal year had passed, with 79% of revenue received and 53% of expenditures spent. Informational items covered the Epoxy Flooring Bid, 2026-2027 Social Work Services, Transportation GPS, purchase of storage containers, Property Casualty and Worker Comp insurance renewal, and FOIA requests. Action items included the approval of base bid "A" for the elementary school window replacement project, approval of a deposit account agreement and investment agreement with Bowen Bank, approval for the purchase of a 2027 48-passenger bus and storage containers, approval for the release of certain closed session minutes, approval for the destruction of closed session audio recordings, approval for the sale of surplus maintenance vehicle (2003 Ford F-250), approval of the 2026 high school graduation date, approval of the 2026-2027 school calendar, acceptance of resignations from three staff positions, and approval for the employment of a high school history teacher and two assistant coaches.

The meeting commenced with the approval of the agenda items. Key discussion points included the presentation of Board Excellence Awards recognizing student achievements in academics and athletics. In the financial review, it was noted that the district was 50% through the fiscal year, having received 73% of budgeted revenue and spent 42% of budgeted expenditures, followed by the approval of bills, financial statements, and activity funds. Informational items covered the review of Certified and Non-Certified Seniority Lists, the FY25 Annual Financial Report, and the 2025-2026 School Calendar. Under action items, the board tabled the deposit account agreement and investment agreement with Bowen Bank of Advance, and approved the boys' baseball sports co-operative with West Prairie for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school years. Finally, the board accepted the resignation of an elementary teacher effective at the end of the 2028-2029 school year for retirement purposes.

The meeting commenced with the approval of the agenda. A public hearing regarding the 2025 Truth in Taxation Hearing was opened and subsequently closed. The Board approved the Southeastern Community Unit School District #337 Tax Levy Request in the amount of $4,892,400. Special recognition was given for various student achievements and staff efforts. Key actions included the approval of bills, financial statements, and activity funds. Informational items covered a review of the vehicle fleet, the RIF Joint Committee selection, and a review of the recent FY24 federal audit. Action items involved the second reading and approval of numerous board policies, the purchase of a 2012 Ford Super Duty F-250 vehicle, the acceptance of a resignation for the boys' high school assistant baseball coach position, and the subsequent approval of employment for the replacement coach.

The meeting included presentations of Board Excellence Awards, covering achievements such as October Sun of the Month, Waverly Tournament Champions, Waverly All-Tournament Volleyball Team, United Tournament Champions, and advancement to the IHSA Sectional Golf Tournament. The board approved bills, financial statements, and activity funds. They also approved the FY27 District Risk Management Plan and directed the superintendent to apply for the FY26 maintenance grant, using local funds for the local match requirement. The board approved the early graduation of several senior students from the class of 2026, contingent upon meeting all graduation requirements by December 31, 2025. Additionally, the board accepted resignations for a paraprofessional and an ag teacher/FFA sponsor, and approved the employment of a new ag teacher.

The meeting included a public hearing on the fiscal year 2026 budget, sports cooperatives review, and discussion on the Teacher Vacancy Grant for FY2026. The board also addressed changes in the Junior/Senior high handbook. Action items included approving a girls' high school softball and basketball sports cooperative with West Prairie for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school years, accepting resignations for the 5/6 boys' basketball head coach and assistant coach, and employing individuals for various positions such as high school boys' basketball volunteer coach, junior high and high school science club assistant sponsors, assistant maintenance director, substitute bus driver, and 5/6 boys' basketball head and assistant coaches.