West Central Reporter

Brown County Community Unit School District 1 Board met Jan. 13.

Here is the agenda provided by the board:

The regular meeting of the Board of Education was held on Monday evening, January 13, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. in the Brown County Middle School library. The meeting was called to order by President, Dawn Hughes. The meeting minutes were recorded by McKenzie Taute.

Roll call: Hughes, yea; Boylen, yea; Koch, absent; Eichelberger, absent.; Ingram, absent; Reische, yea; Gregory, yea.

Attendance: Lan Eberle, Kris Gallaher, Pollee Craven, Alex Ebbing, Jessica Robertson, McKenzie Taute, Jess Bond, Mike Hill, Steven Hall, Jolene Hall.

Public Comment: Jolene Hall addressed the board regarding transportation concerns. Hall asked for reevaluation of current practices for transported students.

Visitors:

Mrs. Craven explained that the January student of the month would be recognized at the February meeting.

States Attorney, Mike Hill, spoke about the uptick in bus stop arm violations over the last 16 months. Hill asked the board to consider a review of current pick-up and drop-off procedures.

Motion by Boylen, seconded by Gregory, to approve the Consent Agenda. Roll call: Hughes, yea; Boylen, yea; Reische, yea; Gregory, yea.

Motion Carried

Correspondence: Hughes thanked Brown County State Bank for their monthly Affinity Card donation in the amount of $460.25.

Reports: Craven noted that Paul Schenk recently had his 100th wrestling win.

Discussion Items:

Revenue and Expenditure Update: Eberle explained that as of January 10, 2025, the district was 53% through the fiscal year, had received 92% of expected revenue and disbursed 55% of expected expenditures.

Building Project Update: Eberle provided the following construction progress updates:

• Exterior wall framing in the classroom addition continues

• Ductwork installation in the weight room and band room is ongoing

• Continuation of electrical work for the existing and addition

• Roof decking installation is ongoing in the classroom addition area

• Painting has begun in the west cafeteria addition

• The new cooling tower has been set and piping and installation has begun

Student Transportation: Eberle discussed possible transportation changes for the 2025 – 2026 school year. Eberle mentioned that he would like to include the addition of a couple bus stops in town in Mt. Sterling. Eberle also suggested transitioning to only offering one pick-up and drop-off location per student. Eberle said this change would assist with efficiency and eliminate the confusion for drivers that are currently transporting kids with pick-up and drop-off schedules that vary daily. The board discussed reviewing proposed changes at the February meeting to ensure families have plenty of time to adjust for the 2025- 2026 school year.

Next Meeting February 10, 2025, at 5:30 p.m.

Motion by Boylen, seconded by Gregory, to approve the Vision 2030 Resolution. Roll call: Hughes, yea; Boylen, yea; Reische, yea; Gregory, yea.

Motion Carried

Motion by Boylen, seconded by Reische, to adjourn at 6:06 p.m.

Motion Carried by Acclamation

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