West Central Reporter

Carthage Elementary School District 317 Board of Education met June 18.

Here is the agenda provided by the board:

AMENDED BUDGET HEARING

1. Call To Order

2. Roll Call

3. Pledge Of Allegiance

4. Review Of Proposed Budget

5. Additional Agenda Items

6. Recognition Of Individuals Wishing To Speak To The Board Regarding The Amended Budget.

7. Recommendation To Approve The Amended Budget

8. Adjourn

REGULAR MEETING

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. ROLL CALL

3. ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS

4. RECOGNITION OF INDIVIDUALS WISHING TO SPEAK TO THE BOARD

5. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

A. Superintendent

B. Principals

6. CONSENT AGENDA

A. Recommendation on Previous Meeting Minutes

B. Recommendation on Bills and Payroll for Current Month

C. Recommendation on Bills Paid Between Last Meeting and Previous Month End

D. Recommendation on Financial Statement and Treasurer’s Report

E. Recommendation on Activity Fund

F. Recommendation on Destruction of Closed Meeting Audio Recordings That Are At Least 18 Months Old

7. DISCUSSION ITEMS

A. Triple I Conference – November 22-24th

B. Curriculum change

C. Board Policy

D. Insurance

8. EXECUTIVE SESSION

A. The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees of the District. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1)

B. The selection of a person to fill a public office, as public office is defined in the Open Meeting Act, or to fill a vacancy in the public office when the public body is given the power to appoint under law or the discipline, performance, or removal of the occupant of public office when the public body is given power to remove the occupant under law.

5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1)

9. ACTION ITEMS

A. Recommendation to approve the TIF extension.

B. Recommendation to approve the chosen candidate for the board vacancy. Chosen candidate’s name will be reflected in the board minutes.

C. Recommendation to dismiss all non-certified coaches.

D. Recommendation to approve the primary school math curriculum for $27,553.89.

E. Recommendation to approve the final reading of the student handbook.

F. Recommendation to approve Eventergo for an annual subscription of $875.00

G. Recommendation to approve the resignation of Audra Caley.

H. Recommendation to approve the hiring of Rachele Wisehart pending proper certification and background check.

I. Recommendation to approve Kristi Thompson a raise of $2.00 per hour. This would increase her hourly rate to $24.00 per hour.

J. Recommendation to approve a 4% raise for Mindy Bockefeld

K. Recommendation to approve a 4% raise for Ryanne Jacoby

L. Recommendation to approve Wright Specialty Insurance, Previsor Insurance, and Beazley Insurance for the July 1st 2025 property/casualty coverage.

10. ADJOURN

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