Board of Education Report for February

Jasper County Community Unit #1, Board of Education Meeting

Report February 20, 2023

Superintendent’s Report:

  • The Jasper County School District discussed the $3,100,000 HLS Bonds Series 2023 that will be used to work on roofing and electrical projects in the District.
    • The bonds were sold locally at Peoples State Bank.
    • The District will look to use the 1% sales tax to help keep the tax rate steady throughout the lifespan of the HLS Bonds Series.
  • The District is looking at the 2023-2024 school calendar and will look to vote on the calendar in March.
  • The District is looking at options for a high school trip to Washington D.C. for high school students for the 2023-2024 school year.

New Business

  • Approved a non-renewal of a lease agreement with the Regional Office of Education for use of the Willow Hill School.
  • Approved amending the 2022-2023 school calendar. 
  • Approved Jennifer Maxon as the Jasper County School District representative for IMRF. 

Second Reading of Board Policies:

  • The Board approved the second reading of Press Policies.

Resignations

  • Accepted the resignation of Heather Baud effective January 26, 2023.

Hires

  •  Approval of Kristi Scarbrough NCHS English Teacher to start with the 

2023-2024 school year.

  • Approval of Drew Hanson NCHS Foreign Language Teacher to start 

           with the 2023-2024 School Year

  • Approval of Josh Beverlin as NCHS AD/Teacher to start August 1, 

            2023 for the 2023/2024 School Year.

  • Approval of Everett Fear as the NCHS Custodian effective immediately.
  • Approval of  Leanne Keller as the NE Cook effective immediately.
  • Approval of Ashley Kistner as the NE Cook effective immediately.
  • Approval of Kevin Coclasure, Jordan Coclasure, Collin Smith,Paul Marchini, and Riley Britton for the Strong Boys Program at NE. 

Approve to Advertise:

  •  Approval to advertise a NCHS Cheerleading Sponsor 2023-2024.
  •  Approval to advertise a NES Paraprofessional Position for 2022-2023.