West Central Reporter

Calhoun Community Unit School District 40 Board of Education met Sept. 17.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

MINUTES OF A BUDGET HEARING

A budget hearing, of the Board of Education in Calhoun Community Unit School District #40,  consisting of Calhoun and portions of Greene Counties, Illinois was called to order by Board  Vice President Jackie Baalman, Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 5:29 p.m. in the Calhoun  Elementary School Library. 

Upon roll being called the following board members were present: Jackie Baalman, Adam  Gerson, Amanda Gress, Nate Sagez and Angie Tepen. Luke Fraley and Hannah Nelson was  absent. 

Others in attendance were: Lori Young, LeaAnn Klaas, Jean Heil, Christie Lorsbach, Dylan  Ringhausen, Allyson Fiene, Seth Deffenbaugh, Ava Clowers, Mary Pluester and Claire Gould. 

A motion was made by Angie Tepen, seconded by Nate Sagez that the Board of Education  approves the budget hearing agenda inclusive of: 

I. Call to Order 

II. Roll Call 

III. Pledge of Allegiance 

IV. Approve Agenda 

V. Presentation of Budget and Discussion 

VI. Reception of Visitors, Petitions and Communications 

• To preserve sufficient time for the Board to conduct its business, it is our public  policy that each individual may speak for a maximum of 5 minutes unless prior  arrangements have been made to speak longer. 

VII. Action Items 

a. Approve Budget 

VIII. Adjourn Budget Hearing and Continue with Regular Meeting 

Board polled: 

Baalman – yes Nelson – absent 

Fraley – absent Sagez - yes 

Gerson – yes Tepen – yes 

Gress – yes 

Motion carried.

The budget was presented by Mrs. Young. A review of 5-year district expenditures and revenues,  grant revenues and highlights of FY 25 budget.  

A motion was made by Amanda Gress, seconded by Angie Tepen that the Board of Education  approves the budget as presented. 

Board polled: 

Baalman – yes Nelson – absent 

Fraley – absent Sagez - yes  

Gerson – yes Tepen – yes 

Gress – yes  

Motion carried. 

With no further business to discuss, a motion was made by Adam Gerson, seconded by Angie  Tepen that the Board of Education adjourns the budget hearing and continues to the regular  meeting at 5:42 p.m. 

Board polled: 

Baalman – yes Nelson – absent 

Fraley – absent Sagez - yes  

Gerson – yes Tepen – yes 

Gress – yes  

Motion carried. 

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