South Central Reporter

Edinburg Community Unit School District 4 Board of Education met Jan. 15.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

Regular Meeting

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 6:00 PM Central

I. CALL TO ORDER

II. ROLL CALL

III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

IV. VISITOR AND STAFF COMMUNICATIONS (INFORMATION ONLY)

V. CONSENT AGENDA (ROLL CALL)

To approve the consent agenda. This motion, made by Cory Hunsley and seconded by Adam Leady, Passed.

Cory Hunsley: Yea, Adam Leady: Yea, Cassie Lefever: Yea, Ron Moreland: Yea, Julie Peacock: Yea, Jeff Pentzien: Yea, Adam Swinger: Yea

Yea: 7, Nay: 0

V.1. Executive Session Minutes - None

V.2. Regular Session Minutes - December 11, 2024

Truth in Taxation Minutes - December 11,2024

V.3. Payment of 12/12-2024 through 01/15/2025 Vendor Bills in the amount of $38,057.44

V.4. Cash Receipts for December 2024 in the amount of $110,096.33

V.5. Activity Account Balance of $87,594.70

VI. ADMINISTRATIVE AND COMMITTEE REPORTS (INFORMATION ONLY)

VI.1. FOIA Request

The District received one FOIA request from Jodi Carriker

VI.2. Administration Reports

Mr Qualters presented the Principal's Report and discussed the following

• The Health Life Safety Inspection is scheduled for the 21st of this month.

• Mr. Qualters congratulated the Seniors that graduated early.

• Riverton has agreed to accept us for JH Track.

• Welcome to two new staff members, Madison Peacock and Alyssa Clendenen

• The District is currently looking at some new curriculum for the Special Education Classrooms.

Mrs. Francis presented the Superintendents Report and discussed the following

• Negotiations between the EEA and the District will begin this spring.

• The District has been working with Nevco on designs for the new scoreboards that will be installed this summer. Our current scoreboard will be moved to Theilen Court.

• Mrs. Francis recognized the School Board for School Board appreciation month and the Pawsitive Patrol Committee provided dinner for the Board members.

VII. BUSINESS

VII.1. Vision 2030 Resolution (ROLL CALL)

approval of the Vision 2030 Resolution. This motion, made by Ron Moreland and seconded by Adam Leady, Passed.

Cory Hunsley: Yea, Adam Leady: Yea, Cassie Lefever: Yea, Ron Moreland: Yea, Julie Peacock: Yea, Jeff Pentzien: Yea, Adam Swinger: Yea

Yea: 7, Nay: 0

VII.2. PRESS Issue 117 2nd Reading (ROLL CALL)

approval of PRESS Issue 117 2nd Reading. This motion, made by Adam Leady and seconded by Ron Moreland, Passed.

Cory Hunsley: Yea, Adam Leady: Yea, Cassie Lefever: Yea, Ron Moreland: Yea, Julie Peacock: Yea, Jeff Pentzien: Yea, Adam Swinger: Yea

Yea: 7, Nay: 0

VII.3. JH Riverton Track Cooperative (ROLL CALL)

approval of the JH Riverton Track Cooperative. This motion, made by Cassie Lefever and seconded by Cory Hunsley, Passed.

Cory Hunsley: Yea, Adam Leady: Yea, Cassie Lefever: Yea, Ron Moreland: Yea, Julie Peacock: Yea, Jeff Pentzien: Yea, Adam Swinger: Yea

Yea: 7, Nay: 0

VII.4. 2025-2026 School Calendar (ROLL CALL)

approval of the 2025-2026 School Calendar. This motion, made by Ron Moreland and seconded by Cory Hunsley, Passed.

Cory Hunsley: Yea, Adam Leady: Yea, Cassie Lefever: Yea, Ron Moreland: Yea, Julie Peacock: Yea, Jeff Pentzien: Yea, Adam Swinger: Yea

Yea: 7, Nay: 0

VIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION (ROLL CALL)

For the purpose of discussing the appointment, employment or dismissal of a specific employee.

IX. PERSONNEL

IX.1. Consider Approval of the Personnel Report (ROLL CALL)

Approval of the personnel report to include the resignation of Debra Johnson as JH Special Education teacher, hiring of Paola Lopez as custodian, Hiring of Alyssa Clendened as JH Special Education teacher and senior class sponsor , Hiring of Mike Popovich as senior class sponsor. This motion, made by Cory Hunsley and seconded by Adam Leady, Passed. Cory Hunsley: Yea, Adam Leady: Yea, Cassie Lefever: Yea, Ron Moreland: Yea, Julie Peacock: Yea, Jeff Pentzien: Yea, Adam Swinger: Yea

Yea: 7, Nay: 0

To approve the personnel report to include the hiring of Madison Peacock as substitute math teacher. This motion, made by Adam Leady and seconded by Cory Hunsley, Passed. Julie Peacock: Abstain (With Conflict), Cory Hunsley: Yea, Adam Leady: Yea, Cassie

Lefever: Yea, Ron Moreland: Yea, Jeff Pentzien: Yea, Adam Swinger: Yea Yea: 6, Nay: 0, Abstain (With Conflict): 1

X. NEXT BOARD MEETING Wednesday, February 12, 2025, 6:00PM; 100 East Martin St., Edinburg, IL, 62531 (INFORMATION ONLY)

XI. OTHER ITEMS

XII. ADJOURN

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