Jason Brunaugh

The meeting included the recognition of Illinois State Scholars and student reports from the high school. Guests from the Daughters of the American Revolution requested permission to present schools with Braille American flags. Personnel actions, including appointments of extra-curricular staff and educators for the 2026-27 school year, were approved. Action items included the approval of a Chromebook purchase, a Goalbook Toolkit resource contract, board policy adoptions, the 2026-27 school calendar, and the high school graduation date. A board member provided a statement regarding concerns about the annual audit process. Additionally, the meeting featured various administrative reports covering enrollment, school events, and facility operations.

The meeting began with the nomination and approval of a Secretary Pro Tempore due to the absence of the regular secretary. The board held a closed session to discuss personnel matters, legal counsel, property purchases, and other confidential items before returning to open session. Key discussion items included a presentation on the FY25 Audit, which received the best possible opinion for a school audit. Under the consent agenda, the board approved financial reports, expenditures for January 2026, resignations of a Head Football Coach and an Assistant Girls Soccer Coach, several extra-curricular coaching assignments for the 2026-27 school year, and the employment of a full-time bus driver. Action items included the approval of the FY25 Audit Report, the purchase of a virtual server replacement system from Scale Computing for $63,373.00, the first reading of numerous board policies covering topics from fiscal management to student records, the approval of seniority lists, and a travel request for the Substance Use Prevention grant coordinator. Administrative reports covered enrollment, goal setting at JCHS focusing on reducing 'F' grades, positive feedback from professional development, growth in reading and math scores at JCMS, preparations for ISBE monitoring, facility updates including the expected cost for JCHS soccer field bleachers, and plans for the 2026-27 school calendar. The Superintendent noted efforts to establish welding as a dual credit class and potential interest from a large professional development group regarding the district's Maker Spaces.

The meeting included a closed session to discuss confidential matters related to employment, legal counsel, board vacancies, litigation, and other sensitive items as permitted by statute. Following the Pledge of Allegiance and Mission Statement, time was allocated for public comments, including recognition of Illinois State Scholars, a JCHS Student Report, and a presentation from the Dr. Silas Hamilton DAR. Discussion items were scheduled, followed by a consent agenda covering the approval of previous minutes (excluding the current meeting's minutes), financial reports, budget review, approval of expenditures for February 2026, and various personnel actions such as resignations, assignments, leaves of absence, and employment of certificated and support personnel for the upcoming school year. Action items on the agenda included the purchase of Chromebooks, the contract for the Goalbook Toolkit Online Resource, the second reading and adoption of numerous Board Policies (including those related to finance, personnel, and student conduct), approval of the 2026-27 School Calendar, and setting the 2026-27 JCHS Graduation Date. Administrative reports included updates on enrollment for January 2026 and reports from various directors and the Superintendent.

The meeting began with a closed session to discuss personnel matters, legal counsel, and other confidential items, reconvening to open session afterward. Key discussions included student reports from high school sports and clubs, and recognition of the JCHS Marching Panthers for their new uniforms. Under the consent agenda, the Board approved several personnel actions, including resignations, extra-curricular assignments, and the employment of new and substitute bus drivers and a special education paraprofessional. Action items involved the contingent approval of Jason Brunaugh's employment as Superintendent effective July 1, 2027, and the approval of an application for a School Maintenance Grant. The Board also approved that specific closed session minutes from June 2025 through November 2025 remain closed. Administrative reports covered enrollment figures, updates from building principals on student achievements, technology use, facilities management regarding snow removal and a new salt shed, and curricular highlights.

The meeting agenda included a Closed Session to discuss personnel matters, including the Superintendent Evaluation. Public comments were allocated time, subject to strict guidelines regarding speaker conduct and time limits. Discussion items included an Audit Presentation. The Consent Agenda covered the approval of financial reports, expenditures for January 2026, and various personnel actions such as resignations and extra-curricular assignments. Action items involved the FY25 Audit, the purchase of a Virtual Server Replacement System, the first reading of numerous Board Policies (e.g., Fiscal Management, Grading, Student Records), and the approval of Seniority Lists and Travel Requests. Reports included an update on enrollment for December 2025 and various administrative and committee reports.