Jenny Williams

The meeting included a statement about a safety situation at the Elementary school. Service awards were presented to staff members. A Beebot Demonstration was conducted. The board discussed the amended FY19 budget, student insurance renewal, and treasurer's bond renewal. Updates were provided on the Athletic and Maintenance Committees, including evaluating football, potential home school additions, soccer, speed bumps, work to the Elementary school, repainting the gym, planning for expansion, LED lights, and alley way maintenance. There was a discussion about the Student Lounge. The board also discussed Mr. Price's retirement proposal and accepted mentors for the next school year. Additionally, they approved Jordan Keller as a volunteer assistant softball coach.

The meeting included updates from the A.D. regarding scheduling for the 2019-2020 school year, including football, volleyball, and baseball games, as well as cheerleading camps and banquets. The board accepted school bids for FY20 and approved a QNS proposal. Principal reports covered topics such as parent/teacher meetings, the food pantry, fine arts, wellness classes, and discussions on distance learning classes and dual credit options. The board accepted the resignation of the Prevention Theatre Director, hired a business teacher pending license, and authorized the superintendent to hire a Spanish teacher and Speech Pathologist.

The board meeting included special recognition to the retiring board members. The new board took the Oath of Office, appointed a President and Secretary, set regular meeting dates and times, and appointed members to various committees. The board discussed an Eccel Class update, FBLA National costs, a request for new boys' basketball uniforms, girls' basketball camps and shootouts, FY20 bids, and the school calendar for 2019-2020. They also approved the transfer of funds from working cash to the Transportation Fund. The board accepted resignations and approved new hires for speech pathologist, cook, and elementary school teacher positions.

The meeting included discussions on the Open Meetings Act, park board practices, and bullying situations. The board approved the consent agenda and additional bills. Updates were provided on the greenhouse project. A resolution to add territory to the Enterprise Zone was voted on. The board discussed and approved paying half the cost of baseball pants. Authorization to rebid the mowing contract was approved. Investment recommendations were reviewed, and a motion was made to invest funds in a CD. Reports were given by the principals. The possibility of moving 6th grade to the High School was discussed.

The meeting included a counseling department report, a career fair update, and approval of a mowing bid. The school board approved splitting the cost for brick dust for the City Ball parks, a request for mini basketball goals, the use of the gym for 3rd/4th grade girls' basketball, and a contract with Bushue. There was also discussion regarding PTO background checks, budget updates, minimum wage updates, transportation tax, state requirements on grants, and a candidates' forum. The board approved the resignation of the JH Scholastic Bowl Coach and the hiring of an Elementary School secretary.