Cissna Park Community Unit School District 6 Board met Jan. 26

Cissna Park Community Unit School District 6 Board met Jan. 26.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

CALL to ORDER and ROLL CALL

The Board of Education of Cissna Park Community Unit District #6 was called to order at 7:02 p.m. by President Kristina Phelan, with the following Board members and administrators present: Mrs. Bret Neukomm; Mrs. Kristina Phelan; Mr. Trent Kaeb; Mr. Jason Edelman; Mr. Brent Neukomm, Mrs. Bethany Dodd; and Ms. Tori Legan; Mr. Tim Simpson, superintendent; Mrs. Hurliman, grades 6-12 principal; and Mrs. Kelly Swalls, board secretary.

APPROVAL of AGENDA

Mrs. Dodd made the motion, seconded by Mr. Edelman to APPROVE THE AGENDA as presented. Discussion. Vote: Ayes, all. Motion carried.

HEARING of DELEGATIONS

None

APPROVAL of CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

Mr. Kaeb made the motion, seconded by Mr. Neukomm to approve the recommended action ON THE FOLLOWING Consent Agenda Items as presented: V. Minutes; VI.B. Payroll; IX.B. Adoption of School Report Cards; X.D. Budget Process Calendar – Appoint Superintendent to Construct FY2026 Budget; X.D. Appoint Superintendent to Pay Bills for July, August, and September; X.E. Appointment of Auditor; X.F; Second Reading and Approval of Board Policy Additions; X.G. Approval of Amended 2025-2026 School Calendar to Reflect 2-Hour Delay Used; and X.G. Approval of Amended Public School Calendar. Discussion: Mr. Edelman, aye; Mr. Neukomm, aye; Mrs. Dodd, aye; Ms. Legan, aye; Mrs. Neukomm, aye; Mrs. Phelan, aye; and Mr. Kaeb, aye. Motion carried.

APPROVAL of MINUTES

Mr. Kaeb made the motion, seconded by Mr. Neukomm to approve the minutes of the last meetingS Discussion. Vote: Ayes, all. Motion carried.

FINANCIAL REPORTS and PAYMENT of BILLS/PAYROLL

Mr. Edelman made the motion, seconded by Mrs. Neukomm to approve the bills for the month of JANUARY as presented: Education Fund, $143,770.14; Operations and Maintenance Fund, $48,773.78; Transportation Fund, $4,908.11; IMRF / Soc. Sec. Fund, $7,232.31; and Tort Immunity, $29,674.78. Discussion: Mr. Neukomm, aye; Mrs. Neukomm, aye; Mrs. Dodd, aye; Ms. Legan, aye; Mr. Edelman, aye; Mrs. Phelan, aye; and Mr. Kaeb, aye. Motion carried.

Mr. Kaeb made the motion, seconded by Mr. Neukomm to approve the payroll for the month of JANUARY in the amount of $219,227.82. Discussion: Mr. Edelman, aye; Mr. Neukomm, aye; Mrs. Dodd, aye; Ms. Legan, aye; Mrs. Neukomm, aye; Mrs. Phelan, aye; and Mr. Kaeb, aye. Motion carried.

COMMUNICATIONS

FOIA Request from the Illinois Retired Teacher Association and Mr. Simpson’s Response

FOIA Request from Educators Support Network and Mr. Simpson’s Response

FOIA Request from Justin at Getstarjump.com and Mr. Simpson’s Response

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Building Committee

Mr. Neukomm made the motion, seconded by Mr. Kaeb to Approve the State Maintenance Grant Items as presented. The state will reimburse the cost of the items UP TO $50,000 with the district picking up the remaining cost. Discussion. Vote: Mrs. Dodd, aye; Mrs. Neukomm, aye; Mr. Neukomm, aye; Ms. Legan, aye; Mr. Edelman, aye; Mrs. Phelan, aye; and Mr. Kaeb, aye. Motion carried.

Mr. Edelman made the motion, seconded by Ms. Legan to APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF A CANNON IRADV896 COPIER AND SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR $11,000. Discussion. Vote: Mr. Kaeb, aye; Mrs. Neukomm, aye; Mrs. Dodd, aye; Ms. Legan, aye; Mr. Neukomm, aye; Mrs. Phelan, aye; and Mr. Edelman, aye. Motion carried.

REPORT FROM PRINCIPALS

Mrs. Hurliman said the we are in the full swing of winter sports. The 7th grade boys’ basketball ended in regionals with a great season. We have used 2 e-learning days due to the weather. IAR state testing will start in March and ACT is on March 25,2026. FFA is busy the next month with activities, and FFA week at the end of February. The citizen advisory committee meeting is February 25, 2026.

Mr. Kaeb made the motion, seconded by Mr. Neukomm to ADOPT THE ELEMENTARY, JUNIOR HIGH, SENIOR HIGH, AND DISTRICT REPORT CARDS AS PRESENTED. Discussion: Mr. Edelman, aye; Mr. Neukomm, aye; Mrs. Dodd, aye; Ms. Legan, aye; Mrs. Neukomm, aye; Mrs. Phelan, aye; and Mr. Kaeb, aye. Motion carried.

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

Discussion regarding student academic goals for the 2026-2027 school year.

Discussion regarding a board policy committee.

Discussion regarding alternative schools.

Mr. Kaeb made the motion, seconded by Mr. Neukomm to APPOINT Mr. TIM SIMPSON, SUPERINTENDENT, TO CONSTRUCT THE ANNUAL DISTRICT BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026 IN TENTATIVE FORM. Discussion: Mr. Edelman, aye; Mr. Neukomm, aye; Mrs. Dodd, aye; Ms. Legan, aye; Mrs. Neukomm, aye; Mrs. Phelan, aye; and Mr. Kaeb, aye. Motion carried.

Mr. Kaeb made the motion, seconded by Mr. Neukomm to APPOINT MR. TIM SIMPSON, SUPERINTENDENT, TO PAY BILLS IN JULY, AUGUST, AND SEPTEMBER. Discussion: Mr. Edelman, aye; Mr. Neukomm, aye; Mrs. Dodd, aye; Ms. Legan, aye; Mrs. Neukomm, aye; Mrs. Phelan, aye; and Mr. Kaeb, aye. Motion carried.

Mr. Kaeb made the motion, seconded by Mr. Neukomm to APPROVE THE APPOINTMENT OF RUSSELL LEIGH & ASSOCIATES AS THE DISTRICT’S INDEPENDENT AUDITOR FOR FY26 AS PER SEPARATE LETTER OF ENGAGEMENT. Discussion: Mr. Edelman, aye; Mr. Neukomm, aye; Mrs. Dodd, aye; Ms. Legan, aye; Mrs. Neukomm, aye; Mrs. Phelan, aye; and Mr. Kaeb, aye. Motion carried.

Mr. Kaeb made the motion, seconded by Mr. Neukomm to APPROVE THE FOLLOWING BOARD POLICY CHANGES. Discussion: Mr. Edelman, aye; Mr. Neukomm, aye; Mrs. Dodd, aye; Ms. Legan, aye; Mrs. Neukomm, aye; Mrs. Phelan, aye; and Mr. Kaeb, aye. Motion carried.

APPROVE THE FOLLOWING BOARD POLICY CHANGES

• 2:120 Board Member Development
• 2:150 Committees
• 2:150-AP Superintendent Committees
• 2:250 – E2 Immediately Available District Public Records and Web-Posted Reports And Records
• 2:270 Discrimination and Harassment on the Basis of Harassment on the Basis Of Race, Color and National Origin Prohibited
• 2:270-AP Prevention and Response Program for Complaints of Discrimination and Harassment Based on Race, Color, and National Origin
• 3:60-E Event Reporting and Notice Requirements for Building Principals Concerning School Safety and Security
• 4:10 Fiscal and Business Management
• 4:30 Revenue and Investments
• 4:60-AP2 Third Party Non-Instructional Contracts
• 4:60-AP2 E Checklist for Third Party Non-Instructional Emergency Contracts
• 4:80 Accounting and Audits
• 4:110-AP3 School Bus Safety Rules
• 4:140-AP Fines, Fees and Charges – Waiver of Student Fees
• 4:170-AP1 Comprehensive Safety and Security Plan
• 4:175-AP1 Criminal Offender Notification Laws; Screening
• 4:190-AP1 Targeted School Violence Prevention Program
• 4:190-AP2 Threat Assessment Team (TAT)
• 5:10 Equal Employment Opportunity and Minority Recruitment
• 5:10-AP Workplace Accommodations for Nursing Mothers
• 5:90 Abused and Neglected Child Reporting
• 5:120-AP2 Employee conduct and Standards
• 5:200 Terms and Conditions of Employment and Dismissal
• 5:220-AP Substitute Teachers
• 5:300 Schedules and Employment Year
• 6:20 School Year Calendar and Day
• 6:60 Curriculum Content
• 6:60-AP1 Comprehensive Health Education Program
• 6:130 Program for the Gifted
• 6:160 English Learners
• 6:220 Bring Your Won Technology Program; Responsible Use and Conduct
• 6:300 Graduation Requirements
• 6:300-E2 State Law Graduation Requirements
• 6:300-E3 Form for Exemption from Financial Aid Completion
• 6:310 High School Credit for Non-District Experiences; Course Substitutions; Re-entering Students
• 6:315 High School Credit for Students in Grades 7 or 8
• 7:70 Attendance and Truancy
• 7:150 Agency and Law Enforcement Requirements
• 7:150-AP Managing Agency and Law Enforcement Requests
• 7:150-AP, E Record of Agency and Law Enforcement Requests
• 7:180 Prevention of and Response to Bullying Intimidation, and Harassment
• 7:190 Student Behavior
• 7:190-AP3 Guidelines for Reciprocal Reporting of Offenses Committed by Students
• 7:190-AP76 Guidelines for Investigating Sexting Allegations
• 7:190-AP7 Student Discipline Guidelines
• 7:255-AP1 Supporting Students Who are Parents, Expectant Parents
• 7:290 Suicide and Depression Awareness and Prevention
• 7:290-AP Resource Guide for Implementation of Suicide and Depression Awareness
• 7:315 Restrictions on Publications
• 7:340 Student Records
• 7:340-AP1 School Student Records
• 8:30 Visitors and conduct on School Property
• 8:30-AP Definition of child Sex Offender
• 8:95-AP Parental Involvement

Discussion: Mr. Edelman, aye; Mr. Neukomm, aye; Mrs. Dodd, aye; Ms. Legan, aye; Mrs. Neukomm, aye; Mrs. Phelan, aye; and Mr. Kaeb, aye. Motion carried.

Mr. Kaeb made the motion, seconded by Mr. Neukomm to APPROVE THE AMENDED SCHOOL CALENDAR FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL TERM TO REFLECT 2-HOUR DELAY USED ON DECEMBER 12, 2025 DUE TO FOG. Discussion: Mr. Edelman, aye; Mr. Neukomm, aye; Mrs. Dodd, aye; Ms. Legan, aye; Mrs. Neukomm, aye; Mrs. Phelan, aye; and Mr. Kaeb, aye. Motion carried.

Mr. Kaeb made the motion, seconded by Mr. Neukomm to APPROVE THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL CALENDAR AS PRESENTED. Discussion: Mr. Edelman, aye; Mr. Neukomm, aye; Mrs. Dodd, aye; Ms. Legan, aye; Mrs. Neukomm, aye; Mrs. Phelan, aye; and Mr. Kaeb, aye. Motion carried.

ADJOURNMENT

Mr. Edelman made the motion, seconded by Mr. Kaeb to ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 7:46 P.M. Discussion. Vote: Ayes, all. Motion carried.

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