Jasper County Community Unit #1, Board of Education Meeting

Report July 20, 2026

Superintendent’s Report:

  • Social Emotional LearningStrategic Objective 4-The JCCU1 School District’s comprehensive SEL program is designed and structured to meet the personal/social needs of every student in an equitable, multi-tiered approach. 
  • The board discussed student discipline data and student discipline procedures for all buildings within the Jasper County School District.  

New Business

  • Approved Embarras River Basin Agency Head Start Agreement for the 2026 – 

            2027 School Year 

  • Approved Title I Schoolwide Plans for 2026-2027
  • Approved Consolidated District Plan for 2026-2027
  • Approved  NCHS Athletic Handbook & JCJH Athletic Handbook for 2026-2027 School Year
  • Approved for the Superintendent to Hire District Staff from July 21,2026 to August 10, 2026
  • Approved Windows Project for the Southside of Newton Community High School

Action out of Executive Session

  • Consider Action on Semi-Annual Closed Minute Review

Retirement/Resignation:

  • Jamie Sandschafer-Pre-K
  • Troy Bierman-Junior High Track
  • Brooklyn Dial-Junior High Track

Hires

  • Emma Dilley- Teacher Newton Elementary
  • Samantha Coleman- SME Pre-K Teacher
  • Theresa Chapman-NCHS Cook
  • Krystal Evans-NES Cook

Post: Junior High Track – Head/Assistant