South Central Reporter

Iuka Community Consolidated School District 7 Board of Education met July 21.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

Meeting was called to order by President Josh Harris. Members present are Josh Harris, Randi Dasch, Kate Bookhout, Stephanie Jones, and Steven Borcherding. Also present were Superintendent Derick Vincent, Barbi Cleary, Bridget Mulvaney, and IEA Representatives Emily Hawkins and Mackenzie Rightnowar.

Motion by Randi Dasch and seconded by Steven Borcherding to appoint Barbi Cleary as Clerk Pro-Tem. Roll call vote:

Dasch Yea Harris Yea

Eagan Absent Bookhout Yea

Jones Yea Hiestand Absent

Borcherding Yea

Motin carried with 5 yea votes and 2 absent.

President Josh Harris included the additional bill of Verizon for $53.71.

Motion by Randi Dasch and seconded Stephanie Jones to approve the agenda. Roll call vote:

Bookhout Yea Borcherding Yea

Jones Yea Hiestand Absent

Eagan Absent Dasch Yea

Harris Yea

Motion carried with 5 yea votes and 2 absent.

Motion by Kate Bookhout and seconded by Steven Borcherding to approve the following consent agenda items:

6.1 Shall the Board approve the minutes from the Thursday, June 26, 2025, Public Hearing and Regular Meeting and the Wednesday, July 9, 2025, Board Meeting? 6.2 Shall the Board approve the bills as presented with additional bill Verizon for $53.71?

6.3 Shall the Board approve the payroll?

6.4 Shall the Board approve the Treasurer’s Report?

6.5 Shall the Board destroy verbatim Closed Session minutes up to 18 months back? Roll call vote:

Dasch Yea Bookhout Yea

Jones Yea Borcherding Yea

Hiestand Absent Eagan Absent

Harris Yea

Motion carried with 5 yea votes and 2 absent.

President Josh Harris recognized guests Bridget Mulvaney and IEA Representatives Emily Hawkins and Mackenzie Rightnowar.

Superintendent Mr. Vincent updated the Board that the Title Grants funding has been cut. As of right now we are received $13000 less. The IDEA and REAP Grants have been submitted. He will begin the budget planning for the 25-26 school year.

He also updated the Board on the Ventilation Project. The ceilings are prepped, and the ductwork will not be completed until October. Baer will take every precaution with Baysinger monitoring to ensure the safety of our students.

Mr. Vincent also informed the Board that the HVAC in the computer lab was struck by lightning. He has already contacted the insurance company and Dial Heating and Air has looked at it to see what needs to be repaired. There is a slight smell of smoke in the room so the clothing that was stored in there might need to be cleaned. The adjuster also recommended possibly cleaning the ductwork.

Motion by Steven Borcherding and seconded by Kate Bookhout to renew the Liability and Worker’s Compensation Insurance with PSIC. Roll call vote:

Bookhout Yea Hiestand Absent

Jones Yea Dasch Yea

Harris Yea Eagan Absent

Borcherding Yea

Motion carried with 5 yea votes and 2 absent.

Superintendent Mr. Vincent recognized staff members Nikitah Nattier and Stephanie Dodson. They have worked very hard with helping him get everything set up and started for his first year. Nikitah has also done a great job with registration and getting the online registration started this year.

Announcements

Open House will be August 12, 2025, 5:00 to 6:00 p.m.

August 11 & 12 Teacher Workshops

August 13 First day with students

Next meeting Monday, August 18, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.

Motion by Randi Dasch and seconded by Stephanie Jones to adjourn the meeting at 5:09 p.m. Roll call vote:

Harris Yea Dasch Yea

Eagan Absent Bookhout Yea

Hiestand Absent Borcherding Yea

Jones Yea

Motion carried with 5 yea votes and 2 absent.

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