Michelle Hamilton

The board approved several consent items including itemized bills, estimated payroll, various teacher resignations, IHSA membership, property use for fireworks, and coaching appointments. Key action items included the approval of contract renewals for multiple teaching staff, the renewal of the Elementary Principal contract, the hiring of a nighttime janitor, and the adoption of the 2026-2027 school calendar. Informational topics covered budget reports, updates on spring sports and academic events, reports on curriculum and student testing, facility projects including solar panel installation, and upcoming administrative recognitions.

The Board of Education covered a wide range of agenda items including the authorization to prepare the FY 25-26 budget, the acceptance of a teacher resignation, and the appointment of extracurricular coaches for the 2025-2026 school year. The board also approved updates to the high school and elementary school handbooks, including new information regarding Artificial Intelligence, and reorganized financial administrative tasks such as the Imprest Fund and Petty Cash. Further business included the approval of the Consolidated District Plan, adjustments to 2025-2026 book rental and student activity fees, the award of the milk and juice bid, and the establishment of new breakfast and lunch prices. The meeting also included informational updates on upcoming registration procedures, the district financial score, upcoming conference attendance, solar project bidding timelines, and an overview of summer meal programs.

The board agenda included considerations for volunteer coaching positions, policy changes, and an overnight trip for the cross country team. Numerous employment action items were listed, including various classroom and individual aides, custodial staff, a latchkey director, and extracurricular assignments. Other key topics included approving transportation safety hazard areas, approving bus drivers, reviewing the administrator and teacher salary and benefits report, and evaluating the potential addition of a high school bass fishing team. An executive session was planned to discuss personnel matters, negotiations, property, security, student discipline, and potential litigation.

The meeting agenda includes a consent agenda encompassing itemized bills, estimated payroll, various personnel resignations and coaching appointments, maternity leave, and the first reading of policy changes. Action items involve the employment of a nighttime custodian and various coaching staff, revisions to pay rates for cafeteria and latchkey personnel, the approval of the FY25 audit, consideration of a new grade school club, and a resolution concerning the potential use of a county sales facility tax. The meeting also includes curriculum reports and an executive session to address personnel, negotiations, property, and litigation matters.

The meeting includes a Tax Levy Hearing and various action items such as the employment of instructional and individual paraprofessionals, the review and destruction of closed meeting records, and the approval of a two-year contract with the Steeleville Education Association. Additionally, the board will consider a dual-credit program with SIU-C, conduct a Truth in Taxation hearing, and review a resolution to abate taxes for debt service. Executive session discussions may cover personnel, negotiations, property, and litigation matters.