Jay Lentz

The board discussed and approved the 2026-2027 Consolidated District Plan, authorized an application for the 3 Circles Ag Grant, and entered into a partnership with the Egyptian Health Department for mental health services. The board tabled adjustments to breakfast and lunch prices for the upcoming school year. Furthermore, the board addressed numerous personnel matters, including family medical leave, voluntary reassignments for several staff members, and new employment contracts for various teaching and summer positions. The board also approved a new salary and benefit schedule for bus drivers and authorized the posting of vacancies for a Student Support Services Counselor and a School Treasurer/Bookkeeper.

The board discussed the superintendent's report covering the solar project and the school calendar. New business included amending the school calendar, approving the land purchase contract for approximately 43.95 acres, establishing the RIF/Recall list, confirming IHSA membership, and authorizing the superintendent to apply for grants. The board also addressed various personnel matters, including several resignations, the employment of new teaching and nursing staff, the approval of employee referral incentives, temporary wage adjustments for childcare staff, and the status changes for probationary and tenured teachers. Additionally, the board approved several employment contracts for principals and administrative roles and authorized postings for summer school and maintenance positions.

The meeting agenda included the approval of various items under the Consent Agenda, such as the Treasurer's Report, budget reports, the district bill listing, and the destruction of older Executive Session Audio Recordings. The Board reviewed several policies requiring a First Reading and approved an out-of-state trip request. During public comment, a presentation was given regarding a solar panel project for the Jr./Sr. High School. The Superintendent provided updates on the board retreat and the East Side boiler status. New business involved the approval of contracts with White and Borgognoni Architects and Dodd Architecture. The Board convened in executive session to discuss personnel matters and pending litigation, subsequently approving the minutes from that session. Personnel actions included approving Family Medical Leave for a non-certified employee and accepting several resignations. New employment was approved for a High School Mathematics Teacher, two EOC Teacher Aides, and a part-time Childcare Worker. Additionally, several coaches were re-employed for the 2026 season, and the Board voted to post for a Preschool for All Classroom Aide.

The meeting commenced with the approval of several consent agenda items, including the minutes from the previous meeting, the Treasurer's Report, budget reports, the district bill listing, and the destruction of outdated Executive Session Audio Recordings. The Board addressed correspondence and public comments regarding options for a new sound system at the Jr./Sr. High School and the solar project status. Key New Business decisions involved approving the renewal of the CDARS Deposit, renewing the agreement for a School Resource Officer for the 2026-2027 school year, and approving bids for the replacement of the Jr./Sr. High School roof. The Board also approved upgrading the sound systems in the Commons areas of both the Jr. High Gym and Sr. High Gym. Following an executive session, actions were taken to approve family medical leave for a certified employee, accept a letter of resignation, and re-employ or employ several coaches and staff members, including an aide and a custodian. The release of Executive Session Minutes from July 2025 through December 2025 was also approved.

The meeting agenda included several key discussion points under the Consent Agenda, such as the Treasurer's Report, Budget Reports, Bill Listing, and the destruction of executive session audio recordings older than 18 months, alongside the final reading of numerous policies. New Business items included seeking authorization to renew a CDARS deposit, approving the renewal of the School Resource Officer agreement for the 2026-2027 school year, seeking bids for a Jr./Sr. High School roof replacement, authorizing a consulting services agreement with Priority Power, and approving sound system upgrades for the Commons, JH Gym, and Senior High Gym. The agenda also allocated time for an Executive Session to discuss employee appointments/discipline, student disciplinary cases, pending litigation, and the release of executive session minutes. Open Session actions following the Executive Session included consideration of staff resignations (certified and non-certified), employment of certified and non-certified staff, approval of Family Medical Leave, approval of athletic volunteers, approval of the Superintendent's contract, authorization to post for vacant positions, student disciplinary review, and pending litigation review.