Jasper County Community Unit #1, Board of Education Meeting
Report April 20, 2026
Superintendent’s Report:
- An overview of handbook changes were discussed for the 2026-2027 School Year
- The District is also preparing to apply for the 2026 Energy Transition Grant.
- This will be the third installment of the Energy Transition Grant.
- The first two portions focused on the designs of the NES Building Addition and paying for the current construction.
New Business:
- Approved to Bid out for NCHS Plumbing/Bathroom Project via Health Life Safety Work
- Approved to Bid out for Air Conditioner Units for the 1999 Addition and Mini Splits for Newton Elementary School
- Approved Agreement with OPPA Renewal for the 2026-2027 School Year
Retirement/Resignation:
- Amy Harris- Retirement JCJH English 2028-2029
- Deb Weiler- Retirement JCJH Math 2028-2029
- Jamie Martin-NES Yearbook
- Cathryn Homan-NCHS Teacher
- Abby E Jansen -NES Counselor
- Susan Niemerg- Retirement NCHS Cook 2026-2027
Hires:
- Kelsey Deadmond-JCJH Counselor 2026-2027 School Year
- Autumn Peddycoart-NES Fulltime Sub
- Ryan Meinhart- NCHS Head Soccer Coach
- Brooklyn Herman, Taylor Gray, Abby M Jansen, & Ashley McLeod-Summer Bridge Teachers & Substitutes
- David Murphy-NES Cook
Leaves of Absence
- Morgan Lidy
- Kelsie Green
Post:
- Approval to advertise for Three (3) Summer Help Workers for the Jasper County School
- Approval to Advertise for NES Yearbook for the 2026-2027 School Year
- Approval to Advertise for a NCHS Cook for the 2026-2027 School Year
- Approval to Advertise for a NES Counselor
- Various Positions as Needed
