Melissa Baur

The board meeting covered several personnel actions, including the creation of summer music coach positions, various resignations and appointments of teaching and administrative staff, and the approval of FMLA leaves. The board also addressed revisions to the 2024-2025 budget, authorized technology equipment payments for a high school project, and approved several therapy and mental health consultation agreements for the upcoming school year. Additional actions included adopting multiple resolutions regarding intergovernmental cooperative pools, capital improvement payments, and student discipline hearings. The meeting concluded with student and administrator recognitions, as well as a presentation by the CFT President regarding the sick leave policy.

The committee reviewed and accepted monthly bills. Discussion covered the revised 2024-2025 budget, noting necessary increases in most funds while maintaining positive balances and monitoring investments for the high school project. Additionally, the committee discussed the upcoming audit engagement with Scheffel Boyle.

The Personnel Committee reviewed and recommended several staffing actions for full board approval, including the employment of eight staff members, the acceptance of two resignations, the vacation of positions for twelve retired teachers, the termination of one employee, and the approval of eleven employee leaves. Regarding non-certified personnel, the committee recommended a pay increase for substitute custodial staff, payment to a security professional, the employment of nine individuals, the acceptance of eight resignations, and the approval of thirteen leaves. The committee also moved into a closed session to discuss personnel matters.

The committee meeting agenda focused on various personnel matters, including certified personnel actions such as resignations, employments, and FMLA leaves. Additionally, the committee reviewed non-certified personnel items, covering resignations, employments, appointments, position creation, leaves, and considerations of employee discipline.

This plan outlines the Cahokia Unit School District #187's strategy for utilizing ARP-ESSER III funds. Key focus areas include implementing prevention and mitigation strategies for safe in-person learning, expanding summer and extended day learning programs, and providing targeted support for student groups most impacted by the pandemic, such as low-income students, students of color, and children with disabilities. The plan also details efforts in stakeholder engagement, re-engaging students who experienced instructional loss, and supporting early childhood education programs.