East Jackson Community Schools

The meeting included recognition for Students of the Month and Athletes of the Month. Public comments featured appreciation from the JCISD Board President regarding student reconstruction of toys for special needs students. Reports covered ongoing construction projects, noting that locker installation is nearing completion and bid documents for administration and school building projects are expected soon, with potential electrical service delays impacting HVAC upgrades. Board reports highlighted the successful move of the food pantry to EJSS, noting that 642 families benefited in 2025, and the distribution of 850 coats, a significant increase from the previous year. The Superintendent acknowledged the Board's service and efforts supporting various community assistance programs. Action items included the acceptance of the resignation of the Athletic Director and the approval of several new hires for teaching, Athletic Director, paraprofessional, and Head Custodian positions. Additionally, the Board approved a Tax Collection Agreement with Waterloo Township and a Schedule-B Coach Recommendation.

The organizational meeting focused on the election and appointment of officers and representatives. Key actions included the election of Jan Maino as School Board President, Mishele Wilkins as School Board Vice-President, and Mickey Cromley as School Board Treasurer. Kirk Warner was elected as School Board Secretary. The Board also appointed Jan Maino as District Representative and Mishele Wilkins as Alternate Representative to the Jackson County School Board Association. Further actions involved accepting the Delegation of Authority to the superintendent for election duties, continuing with Thrun Law Firm, P.C. as school attorney, and maintaining the annual stipend at $300 per Board member. The schedule for regular Board Meetings and the Budget Hearing schedule were adopted.

The agenda for the meeting includes the recognition of Students of the Month and Athletes of the Month. Financial items require approval, specifically payroll and voucher printouts for the General Fund totaling over $1.6 million for January. Action items on the agenda include accepting retirements, approving a new hire, approving Coach Recommendations under Schedule B, approving the Category 2 Erate Award Recommendation, and approving a change to the meeting schedule. Reports are scheduled from College and Career Access, Finance, and the Superintendent.

The meeting included recognition for Students of the Month and Athletes of the Month. Key reports covered the Finance Report, where the Business Manager introduced a replacement, and Board Reports detailing the smooth execution of a wrestling tournament, mandatory cash acceptance for school events, successful robotics event, and extensive community service efforts including coat and food distribution for families. The Superintendent provided an update on the EJSS Locker Project bond work and the progress of the Strategic Plan, which involved community surveys and upcoming data review. Action items included the acceptance of several resignations and the approval of new hires for various positions. The Board also approved coach recommendations, extra duty recommendations, an administrator contract adjustment, awarding the Exterior PA System Expansion bond project, Maintenance/Custodial Handbook Amendments, adoption of NEOLA Policies, and adoption of Resolution D for Opt-In for 31aa Funding. The session concluded with a closed session for the Superintendent's Mid-Year Evaluation.

The meeting included student recognition, a finance report, and a superintendent's report with updates on bond projects, a van purchase, a community caring dinner, and the verified fall count. The audit for 2024-25 was presented with no significant findings. Resignations and new hires were approved, along with a Schedule B for coach recommendations and a tax collection agreement. The board approved the delegation of authority to the superintendent for the purchase of a passenger van and awarded the EJSS Aux Gym Audio System project.