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Cissna Park Community Unit School District 6 Board of Education met Oct. 21.

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 7:01 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; Dr. Daniel S. Hylbert, superintendent; Mrs. Wendy Niebuhr, grades K-5 principal; and Mrs. Kelly Swalls, board secretary.

APPROVAL of AGENDA

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

HEARING of DELEGATIONS

None available at this time

APPROVAL of CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

Mr. Edelman made the motion, seconded by Mr. Neukomm to APPROVE THE RECOMMENDED ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS AS PRESENTED: V. Minutes and Executive Session Minutes; VI.B. Payroll; IX.B Uphold Student Suspension #092324. X.A. Review of Closed Session Minutes; X.B. Destruction of Closed Session Audio Recordings; and X.C. Second Reading and Approval of Board Policy Changes. Discussion Vote: 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. Edelman made the motion, seconded by Mr. Neukomm to APPROVE THE MINUTES AND EXECUTIVE MEETING MINUTES OF THE LAST MEETINGS AS PRESENTED. Discussion. Vote: Ayes, all. Motion carried.

FINANCIAL REPORTS and PAYMENT of BILLS / PAYROLL

Mr. Kaeb made the motion, seconded by Ms. Legan to APPROVE THE BILLS FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER AS PRESENTED: Education Fund, $139,361.88; Operations and Maintenance Fund, $48,410.54; Transportation Fund, $9,004.58; IMRF / Social Security Fund, $6,584.44; and Tort Immunity, $3,457.07. Discussion. Vote: Mr. Neukomm, aye; Mrs. Dodd, aye; Ms. Legan, aye; Mrs. Neukomm, aye; Mrs. Phelan, aye; Mr. Kaeb, aye; and Mr. Edelman, aye. Motion carried.

Mr. Edelman made the motion, seconded by Mr. Neukomm to APPROVE THE PAYROLL FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER IN THE AMOUNT OF $202,426.51. Discussion Vote: 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

The following communications were given to the board: Letter of interest from Preston Kyles as 7th Grade Boys Basketball Coach.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Negotiations and Personnel

Mrs. Dodd made the motion, seconded by Mrs. Neukomm to APPROVE THE EMPLOYMENT OF PRESTON KYLES AS 7TH GRADE BOYS BASKETBALL COACH WITH DUTIES TO BE ASSIGNED BY THE SUPERINTENDENT. Discussion. Vote: Mr. Neukomm, aye; Mrs. Dodd, aye; Ms. Legan, aye; Mrs. Neukomm, aye; Mrs. Phelan, aye; Mr. Kaeb, aye; and Mr. Edelman, aye. Motion carried.

REPORT FROM PRINCIPALS

Mrs. Niebuhr stated that the fourth and fifth grade classes thoroughly enjoyed their field trip. The PTO held a surprise snack day for students and provided cider and donuts. The door wraps look amazing and was done by Fastlane Wraps. She thanked Chad at Fastlane and Jodi Halleran who coordinated the project. Parent teacher conferences are being held this week. The book fair is also being held this week and every elementary student is to receive a free book courtesy of the school district.

Mrs. Phelan read a statement from Mrs. Hurliman. Volleyball is starting regionals on the 28th and football playoffs will start in a few weeks. The FFA program is headed to the National Convention starting on Wednesday. The homecoming dance is November 2nd. Testing results from the 2023-2024 school year: junior high is exemplary and high school is commendable.

Mr. Edelman made the motion, seconded by Mr. Neukomm to UPHOLD SUSPENSION #092324 ON SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 (HALF DAY). Discussion. Vote: Ayes, all. Motion carried.

Ms. Legan made the motion, seconded by Mrs. Dodd to APPROVE THE HOMESCHOOL STUDENTS EXTRACURRICULAR POLICY PER ATTACHED COPY WITH AMMENDEMTS MADE: THE WORD PROM REMOVED FROM NUMBER THREE. Discussion. Vote. Mr. Kaeb, nay; Mr. Neukomm, aye; Mrs. Dodd, nay; Ms. Legan, aye; Mrs. Neukomm, aye; Mrs. Phelan, aye; and Mr. Edelman, nay. Motion carried.

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

Mr. Edelman made the motion, seconded by Mr. Neukomm to DECLARE THE FOLLOWING CLOSED SESSION MEETING MINUTES OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: April 11, 2022; and the following CLOSED SESSION MEETING MINUTES TO REMAIN CLOSED TO PROTECT THE PUBLIC INTEREST OR THE PRIVACY OF AN INDIVIDUAL: March 26, 1984; August 1, 1994; December 19, 1994; January 16, 1995; February 20, 1995; March 20, 1995; June 20, 1996; August 19, 1996; September 16, 1996; October 21, 1996; September 15, 1997; January 21, 2002; May 17, 2004; June 21, 2004; July 19, 2004; August 30, 2004; September 20, 2004; November 15, 2004; December 20, 2004; January 17, 2005; February 21, 2005; March 21, 2005; May 16, 2005; September 19, 2005; April 24, 2006; July 17, 2006; September 11, 2006; October 16, 2006; December 18, 2006; March 17, 2008; March 16, 2009; September 7, 2010; September 20, 2010; December 19, 2011; August 20, 2012; February 12, 2013; December 16, 2013; January 27, 2014; February 10, 2014; February 24, 2014; and June 16, 2014; January 26, 2015; February 23, 2015; May 18, 2015; June 15, 2015; October 19, 2015; December 14, 2015; December 29, 2015; January 25, 2016; February 22, 2016; March 21, 2016; April 18, 2016; June 20, 2016; August 15, 2016; April 16, 2018; July 12, 2018; March 15, 2021; April 26, 2021; May 17, 2021, May 16, 2022, May 15, 2023, June 12,2023, March 18, 2024, April 17, 2024, April 15, 2024, May 20, 2024, June 17, 2024, July 10, 2024, July 15, 2024, and August 26, 2024. Discussion Vote: 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. Edelman made the motion, seconded by Mr. Neukomm to DESTROY THE FOLLOWING CLOSED SESSION AUDIO RECORDINGS AS ALLOWED BY SECTION 2.06C OF THE OPEN MEETINGS ACT: None at this time. Discussion Vote: Mr. Edelman, aye; Mr. Neukomm, aye; Mrs. Dodd, aye; Ms. Legan, aye; Mrs. Neukomm, aye; Mrs. Phelan, aye; and Mr. Kaeb, aye. Motion carried.

Second Reading and approval of board policy changes.

• 5:30-AP4 Fingerprint-Based Criminal History Record Information Security

• 6:140 Education of Homeless Children

• 6:140-AP Education of Homeless Children

• 6:230 Library Media Program

• 6:230-AP Responding to Complaints About Library Media Resource

• 2:260 Uniform Grievance Procedure

• 2:265 Title IX Grievance Procedure

• 2:265-AP1 Title IX Response

• 2:265-AP2 Formal Title IX Complaint Grievance Process

• 2:265-AP3 Title IX Coordinator

• 2:265-E Title IX Glossary of Terms

• 5:100 Staff Development Program

• 7:10-AP1 Accommodation Transgender, Nonbinary, or Gender Nonconforming Students

• 7:10-AP2 Accommodating Breastfeeding Students

• 7:20 Harassment of Students Prohibited

• 7:20-AP Harassment of Students Prohibited

• 7:185 Teen Dating Violence Prohibited

Discussion Vote: 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 7:30 P.M. Discussion. Vote: Ayes, all. Motion carried.

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