Tammy McCollum

The budget for Akin CCSD 91 was discussed, covering various aspects such as estimated beginning fund balances, receipts/revenues from local, state, and federal sources, and disbursements/expenditures across different funds including educational, operations & maintenance, debt service, transportation, and capital projects. Key items included ad valorem taxes, payments in lieu of taxes, tuition, transportation fees, earnings on investments, food service income, and textbook income. The budget also detailed flow-through revenues, unrestricted and restricted grants-in-aid, and federal revenues including Title V, food service programs, Title I, and federal special education.

The budget for Akin CCSD 91 in Franklin County, Illinois, for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026, was prepared in tentative form and made available for public inspection. A public hearing was held on the budget, and all legal requirements were complied with. The budget includes estimates of amounts available in each fund and expenditures from each fund.

The meeting included discussions on a COOP with Thompsonville and moving game times. The board ratified the election canvass, appointed a temporary chairperson, and nominated board officers, including a President, Vice President, and Secretary. The board also reaffirmed the meeting schedule and member code of conduct, and appointed a member to the Governing Board of the Franklin-Jefferson Special Education District. An executive session was held to discuss collective bargaining, personnel matters, and student disciplinary action. The board approved a resolution authorizing non-employment of a full-time non-tenured teacher, retained non-certified staff, hired a paraprofessional and a band/chorus instructor, and approved an addendum to the Intergovernmental Agreement for Resource Officer Services. The Superintendent/Principal's report included information on the sports banquet, teacher appreciation, and graduation.

The meeting included discussions and actions on several key items, including the approval of a tentative tax levy with a set date for the levy hearing, the approval of the School Maintenance Grant, and the Annual Financial and Auditor Report. Additionally, the board addressed personnel matters, including accepting a resignation. The first reading of several policies was also approved. The superintendent/principal's reports covered timely information and upcoming events.

The meeting included discussions and actions on various personnel matters, including the acceptance of resignations from Melissa Williford and Kyle Hagan, as well as the approval of hiring Andrew Atchison as a cook and Sheri Holman as a full-time paraprofessional for the upcoming school year. The board also approved hiring Drew Ing as an assistant basketball coach and appointed Travis Sullivan to fill a board vacancy. Additionally, there was a motion to update the policy on out-of-district student enrollment to include free tuition for family members of school board members and a motion to rehire staff for extra-curricular coaching and sponsoring positions.