March 10, 2025 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting

1. Call to Order with the Pledge of Allegiance.
 

2. Roll Call.
 

3. Adopt Official Agenda giving the President discretion to take items out of order or in executive session as needed.
 

4. Approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting held on February 10, 2025.
 

5. Consider approval of bills as presented in the amount of $2,601,467.39 be authorized; that salaries for the month of March 2025 be authorized; that quick pay for February 2025 in the amount of $823,219.48 be approved; and that April 2025 salaries and bills to be quick paid be authorized.
 

6. Staff Recognition - Cahokia Connections
 

7. Requests signed by interested citizens who attend the Board of Education meeting who request to speak to the Board. 
 

8. Consent Agenda.   (Items 8-A through KK - Personnel Committee Recommendations)
 

8.A. Appoint James Fulton as the Math Department Chair at Cahokia High School, effective November 20, 2024.
 

8.B. Amend the title of Trey Gruber from substitute teacher to permanent substitute teacher.
 

8.C. Employ Arrisha Harris as a permanent substitute teacher, effective February 14, 2025, contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements.
 

8.D. Accept the written resignation of Sidney Houston Jr., permanent substitute teacher, effective February 18, 2025.
 

8.E. Approve the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) for Gregory Hudson, teacher, effective December 5, 2024, through December 20, 2024.  Mr. Hudson will be using his accumulated sick and personal leave days in conjunction with his FMLA.  Commencement or termination of this leave may be adjusted.
 

8.F. Approve the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) for Michelle Knickerbocker, teacher, effective February 28, 2025, through April 25, 2025.  Ms. Knickerbocker will be using her accumulated sick and personal leave days in conjunction with her FMLA.  Commencement or termination of this leave may be adjusted.
 

8.G. Amend the title of Tameka Lee from substitute teacher to permanent substitute teacher.
 

8.H. Amend the title of Christal McConnell from substitute teacher to permanent substitute teacher.
 

8.I. Amend the title of Mikayla Neal from substitute teacher to permanent substitute teacher.
 

8.J. Employ Johnathon Pomerlee as a permanent substitute teacher, effective February 14, 2025, contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements.
 

8.K. Amend the title of Charme Rainey from substitute teacher to permanent substitute teacher.
 

8.L. Amend the title of Jenecia Sims from substitute teacher to permanent substitute teacher.
 

8.M. Approve the Intermittent Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) for Shannon Taylor, counselor, effective April 25, 2024, through February 10, 2025.  Ms. Taylor will be using her accumulated sick and personal leave days in conjunction with her FMLA.  Commencement or termination of this leave may be adjusted.
 

8.N. Amend the title of Keenen Young from substitute teacher to permanent substitute teacher.
 

8.O. Employ Mary Young as a permanent substitute teacher, effective February 14, 2025, contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements.
 

8.P. Approve the Intermittent Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) for Linda Allen, curriculum clerk, effective January 23, 2025, through July 23, 2025.  Ms. Allen will be using her accumulated sick and personal leave days in conjunction with her FMLA.  Commencement or termination of this leave may be adjusted.
 

8.Q. Employ Lois Berryman as a health aide, effective February 14, 2025, contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements.
 

8.R. Accept the written resignation of Kathy Brown, hall monitor, effective February 24, 2025.
 

8.S. Accept the written resignation of James Daniels, IT Infrastructure & Operations, effective January 31, 2025.
 

8.T. Appoint Darien Donald as the head boys track coach at Cahokia High School, effective January 20, 2025.
 

8.U. Appoint Whitney Gines as an assistant softball coach at Cahokia High School, effective March 3, 2025.
 

8.V. Employ Kimberly Goodwin as a bus monitor, effective February 14, 2025, contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements.
 

8.W. Employ Don Harper as a lunchroom/playground aide, effective February 14, 2025, contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements.
 

8.X. Accept the written resignation of Gwenell Harris, paraprofessional, effective February 6, 2025.
 

8.Y. Appoint Martavius Hines as an assistant boys track coach at Cahokia High School, effective January 20, 2025.
 

8.Z. Approve the Intermittent Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) for Deneen Holmes, paraprofessional, effective October 31, 2024, through April 30, 2025.  Ms. Holmes will be using her accumulated sick and personal leave days in conjunction with her FMLA.  Commencement or termination of this leave may be adjusted.
 

8.AA. Accept the written resignation of Cheryl Jackson, lunchroom/playground aide, effective January 29, 2025.
 

8.AB. Employ Karl King as an assistant boys track coach at Cahokia High School, effective February 14, 2025, contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements.
 
 

8.AC. Approve the Intermittent Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) for Cherilyn Kizer, paraprofessional, effective February 1, 2025, through August 1, 2025.  Ms. Kizer will be using her accumulated sick and personal leave days in conjunction with her FMLA.  Commencement or termination of this leave may be adjusted.
 

8.AD. Accept the written resignation of Chris Koch, mechanic, effective February 12, 2025.
 

8.AE. Amend the end date of MaryAnn Koziacki as a long-term substitute secretary, from May 30, 2025, to February 27, 2025.
 

8.AF. Employ Lorinda Macon as a substitute secretary, effective February 14, 2025, contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements.
 

8.AG. Rescind the employment of probationary employee, Timothy Schaffner, shift custodian, effective January 22, 2025.
 

8.AH. Employ Cassandra Smith as a bus monitor, effective February 14, 2025, contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements.
 

8.AI. Employ Natasha Thomas as a shift custodian, effective February 14, 2025, contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements.
 

8.AJ. Employ Paul Williams as a shift custodian, effective February 14, 2025, contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements.
 

8.AK. Accept the written resignation of Malori Wofford, paraprofessional, effective February 14, 2025.
 

8.AL. Approve correction of contract discrepancies for Nicole Hartwick from 2021-2022 school year through the 2024-2025 school year.
 

8.AM. Approve stipend for Vicky Miller for additional duties as head teacher.
 

8.AN. Approve stipend for Mary Mueller for additional duties as interim head teacher.
 

8.AO. Accept the written resignation of Donald Collier, maintenance, effective March 6, 2025.
 

8.AP. Appoint Donald Collier as a truancy officer, effective March 7, 2025.
 

8.AQ. Approve the district to apply for all formula grants for FY26 once released.  (Title I, Title IIA, Title IV, Preschool for All, Preschool for All Expansion STATE, IDEA, IDEA Preschool, SIG1003a, and others as applicable and available)
 

8.AR. Authorize administration to enter into an agreement with Lindenwood University.
 

8.AS. Authorize administration to award the bid for fencing at Huffman School to L & M Exteriors, the lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of $83,492.65.
 

8.AT.  Adopt the following policy revisions to the District Board Policy Manual:

New:  6:45
 

8.AU. Adopt Resolution #25-02 releasing portions of closed session minutes for public inspection for the following dates:  July 23, 2024; August 12, 2024; September 3, 2024; September 9, 2024; October 2, 2024; October 7, 2024; October 29, 2024; November 4, 2024; December 3, 2024; December 9, 2024.
 

8.AV. Adopt Resolution #25-03 authorizing the non-renewal of two certified teachers, effective at the close of the 2024-2025 school year.
 

8.AW. Award Category Two E-Rate bid to QNS in the amount of $2,888,446.47, and Category Two bid for ineligible E-Rate locations in the amount of $658,464.72.
 

9. Old Business.
 

10. New Business. 
 

10.A. Consider accepting the hearing officer's recommendation from the discipline hearing held on Friday, March 7, 2025, to expel a ninth grade Cahokia High School student for the remainder of the 2024-2025 school year, the entire 2025-2026 school year and the first semester of the 2026-2027 school year.
 

10.B. Consider Reclassification of a Certified Employee.
 

10.C. Consider Discipline of a Non-Certified Employee.
 

11. Superintendent's Report.
 

12. Administrators' Reports.

12.A. Deputy Superintendent Report.

12.B. Asst. Superintendent Report.

12.C. Athletic Department Report.

12.D. Attendance & Parent Report.

12.E. CTE Department Report.

12.F. Curriculum Department Report.

12.G. Education Services Report.

12.H. Food Service Report.

12.I. Insurance Department Report.

12.J. Non-Certified Personnel Report.

12.K. Principal Leadership Report.

12.L. Restorative Justice Report.

12.M. Retention & Recruitment Report.

12.N. Special Education Report.

12.O. Student Activities Report.

12.P. Technology Report.

12.Q. Transportation Report.

12.R. Truancy Report.
 

13. Board Committee Reports: Building and Grounds, Curriculum and Instruction, Finance, Negotiations, Personnel, Policy.
 

14. Executive Session.
 

14.A. Appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, litigation, or dismissal of specific employees.  5ILCS 120/2(c)(1).
 

15. Adjournment.
 

16. Informational Items.