Meeting Agenda
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. ROLL CALL
IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
V. RECOGNITION 
  • JMS State Qualifiers
    • Owyn Haverfield-Cross-Country
    • Lydia Baptist-Golf
    • Rylan Blakeman-Golf
    • Alaina Freeman-Golf
  • JHS State Qualifiers
    • A.J. Charpentier-Golf
    • Leah Range-Tennis
    • Abby White-Tennis
VI. RECEPTION OF VISITORS, PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
VII. ANNOUNCEMENTS - UPCOMING EVENTS
  • Nov. 26–28, No School- Thanksgiving Break (Offices Closed)
  • December 17, 2025- Next Regular Board Meeting @ 6:00 pm
VIII. STANDING REPORTS
VIII.A. Financial/Treasurer's Report
VIII.B. Fund Tracker
VIII.C. Sales Tax Tracker
VIII.D. Tentative Tax Levy Presentation
VIII.E. State Updates
VIII.F. Vision 117 Phase IV
VIII.G. F.O.I.A. Report
  • Steve Watts
VIII.H. Academic Report
VIII.I. Enrollment Reports
VIII.J. 1st Quarter Discipline Report
VIII.K. Certified Vacancy Report
IX. BOARD AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
IX.A. Policy Committee
-Policy Committee meeting Dec 2. to review Press Release 120
IX.B. Four-Rivers Report
IX.C. IASB Reports
X. CONSENT AGENDA
X.A. Consideration of Treasurer's Report
X.B. Consideration of Previous Minutes
  • Regular and Closed Session Minutes for October 15, 2025
X.C. Consideration of Early Graduates
X.D. Consideration to appoint a Delegate for the Joint Annual Conference
X.E. Consideration of the IASB Annual Resolution and Constitution Changes
X.F. Consideration of/to approve 2025 Tentative Tax Levy 
X.G. Consideration for/to void, reissue, or send uncashed checks to unclaimed property for FY 23
X.H. Consideration of/to establish new Activity Account for the FFA at JMS
XI. CLOSED SESSION - For the purposes of:
XI.A. The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the Public body, specific independent contractors, or specific volunteers of the public body or legal counsel for the Public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee of the Public body or against legal counsel for the public body to determine its validity.   5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1).
XI.B. Collective negotiating matters between the public body and its employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2).
XI.C. Student disciplinary cases. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(9).
XI.D. Litigation, when an action against, affecting or on behalf of the particular public body has been filed and is pending before a court or administrative tribunal, or when the public body finds that an action is probable or imminent, in which case the basis for the finding shall be recorded and entered into the minutes of the closed meeting. 5 ILCS 120/2(c) (11).
XI.E. The purchase or lease of real property for the use of the public body, including meetings held for the purpose of discussing whether a particular parcel should be acquired. 5 ILCS 120/2(C)(5)
XII. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION
XIII. ACTION ITEMS
XIII.A. Consideration of Personnel Recommendations
  • Resignations
  • Retirement
  • Employment - Licensed
  • Employment - Classified
  • Leaves of Absence
  • Stipends
  • Terminations
XIII.B. Consideration of/to accept bid for General Contractor of the Murrayville/Woodson Elementary Building Project
XIII.C. Resolution calling a public hearing concerning the intent of the Board to sell not to exceed $2,100,000 of School Fire Prevention and Safety Bonds
XIII.D. Consideration to approve MOU: JEA-FFA/AG Sponsor for Jacksonville Middle School
XIII.E. Consideration to approve revisions to FY 2026 Administrator Raises and Contracts for H. O'Neil, T. Roberts, C. Karr, and J. Mays. 
XIII.F. Consideration to approve Assistant Superintendent/Associate Superintendent/Superintendent Contract for Matthew Moore
XIII.G. Consideration to approve MOU: Transportation Department-Attendance Bonus for 25-26 school year
XIV. ADJOURNMENT
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: November 19, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
I. CALL TO ORDER
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II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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III. ROLL CALL
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IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
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Action Item
Action(s):
Motion Passed:
That the Board of Education approve the agenda as presented. This motion, made by Mrs. Teresa Wilson and seconded by Mr. Mike Lonergan, Passed.
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. That the Board of Education approve the agenda as presented.
Subject:
V. RECOGNITION 
  • JMS State Qualifiers
    • Owyn Haverfield-Cross-Country
    • Lydia Baptist-Golf
    • Rylan Blakeman-Golf
    • Alaina Freeman-Golf
  • JHS State Qualifiers
    • A.J. Charpentier-Golf
    • Leah Range-Tennis
    • Abby White-Tennis
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Information Item
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VI. RECEPTION OF VISITORS, PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
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VII. ANNOUNCEMENTS - UPCOMING EVENTS
  • Nov. 26–28, No School- Thanksgiving Break (Offices Closed)
  • December 17, 2025- Next Regular Board Meeting @ 6:00 pm
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VIII. STANDING REPORTS
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Non-Action Item
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VIII.A. Financial/Treasurer's Report
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VIII.B. Fund Tracker
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Information Item
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VIII.C. Sales Tax Tracker
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Information Item
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VIII.D. Tentative Tax Levy Presentation
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Action Item
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VIII.E. State Updates
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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VIII.F. Vision 117 Phase IV
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Information Item
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VIII.G. F.O.I.A. Report
  • Steve Watts
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Information Item
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VIII.H. Academic Report
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VIII.I. Enrollment Reports
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Information Item
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VIII.J. 1st Quarter Discipline Report
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Action Item
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VIII.K. Certified Vacancy Report
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Action Item
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IX. BOARD AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
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Non-Action Item
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IX.A. Policy Committee
-Policy Committee meeting Dec 2. to review Press Release 120
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Information Item
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No Report
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IX.B. Four-Rivers Report
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Information Item
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IX.C. IASB Reports
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Action Item
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X. CONSENT AGENDA
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Consent Agenda
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Action(s):
Motion Passed:
That the Board of Education approve the Consent Agenda Items as presented. This motion, made by Mrs. Brenda Stewart and seconded by Mr. Mike Lonergan, Passed.
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. That the Board of Education approve the Consent Agenda Items as presented.
Subject:
X.A. Consideration of Treasurer's Report
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Consent Item
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X.B. Consideration of Previous Minutes
  • Regular and Closed Session Minutes for October 15, 2025
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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X.C. Consideration of Early Graduates
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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X.D. Consideration to appoint a Delegate for the Joint Annual Conference
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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Subject:
X.E. Consideration of the IASB Annual Resolution and Constitution Changes
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Attachments:
Subject:
X.F. Consideration of/to approve 2025 Tentative Tax Levy 
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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Subject:
X.G. Consideration for/to void, reissue, or send uncashed checks to unclaimed property for FY 23
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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X.H. Consideration of/to establish new Activity Account for the FFA at JMS
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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Subject:
XI. CLOSED SESSION - For the purposes of:
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Action Item
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Description:
A. The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees, of the Public body, specific independent contractors, or specific volunteers of the public body or legal counsel for the Public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee of the Public body or against legal counsel for the Public body to determine its validity. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1).
B. Collective negotiating matters between the Public body and its employees of their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2).
C. Student disciplinary cases. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(9)
D. Litigation, when an action against, affecting or on behalf of the particular public body has been filed and is pending before a court of administrative tribunal, or when the public body finds that an action is probable or imminent, in which case the basis for the finding shall be recorded and entered into the minutes of the closed meeting. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11).
E. The purchase or lease of real property for the use of the public body, including meetings held for the purpose of discussing whether a particular parcel should be acquired. 5 ILCS 120/2(C)(5)
Action(s):
Motion Passed:
That the Board of Education adjourn to Closed Session at 7:15 pm for the purposes of:. This motion, made by Mrs. Teresa Wilson and seconded by Mr. Mike Lonergan, Passed.
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. That the Board of Education adjourn to Closed Session for the purposes of:
Subject:
XI.A. The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the Public body, specific independent contractors, or specific volunteers of the public body or legal counsel for the Public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee of the Public body or against legal counsel for the public body to determine its validity.   5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1).
Agenda Item Type:
Non-Action Item
Subject:
XI.B. Collective negotiating matters between the public body and its employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2).
Agenda Item Type:
Non-Action Item
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XI.C. Student disciplinary cases. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(9).
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Action Item
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XI.D. Litigation, when an action against, affecting or on behalf of the particular public body has been filed and is pending before a court or administrative tribunal, or when the public body finds that an action is probable or imminent, in which case the basis for the finding shall be recorded and entered into the minutes of the closed meeting. 5 ILCS 120/2(c) (11).
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Action Item
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XI.E. The purchase or lease of real property for the use of the public body, including meetings held for the purpose of discussing whether a particular parcel should be acquired. 5 ILCS 120/2(C)(5)
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Subject:
XII. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Action(s):
Motion Passed:
That the Board of Education return to Open Session at 8:22 pm. This motion, made by Mr. Mike Lonergan and seconded by Mrs. Teresa Wilson, Passed.
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. That the Board of Education return to Open Session:
Subject:
XIII. ACTION ITEMS
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Subject:
XIII.A. Consideration of Personnel Recommendations
  • Resignations
  • Retirement
  • Employment - Licensed
  • Employment - Classified
  • Leaves of Absence
  • Stipends
  • Terminations
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Attachments:
Description:
Including appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or
dismissal of specific employees
Action(s):
Motion Passed:
That the Board of Education approve the personnel recommendations as presented. This motion, made by Mrs. Teresa Wilson and seconded by Mr. Mike Lonergan, Passed.
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. That the Board of Education approve the personnel recommendations as presented.
Subject:
XIII.B. Consideration of/to accept bid for General Contractor of the Murrayville/Woodson Elementary Building Project
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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Action(s):
Motion Passed:
The Board of Education accept the bid from S. M Wilson & Co as General Contractor for the Murrayville Woodson Elementary project for $16,070,000; Alternate bid 1 with Tech Electronics for Door access controls, 2 with Camp electric for the structured cabling system, 3 for the Pre-K Playground, and 5 for below ground fire suppression provisionally based upon fire hydrant flow test as presented. This motion, made by Mr. Byron Pool and seconded by Mr. Mike Lonergan, Passed.
Subject:
XIII.C. Resolution calling a public hearing concerning the intent of the Board to sell not to exceed $2,100,000 of School Fire Prevention and Safety Bonds
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Attachments:
Action(s):
Motion Passed:
The Board of Education approve the Resolution calling a public hearing concerning the intent of the Board of Education of School District number 117, Morgan and Greene Counties, Illinois, to sell not to exceed $2,100,000 School Fire Prevention and Safety Bonds as presented. This motion, made by Mrs. Brenda Stewart and seconded by Mr. Mike Lonergan, Passed.
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. The Board of Education approve the Resolution calling a public hearing concerning the intent of the Board to sell not to exceed $2,100,000 of School Fire Prevention and Safety Bonds as presented.
Subject:
XIII.D. Consideration to approve MOU: JEA-FFA/AG Sponsor for Jacksonville Middle School
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Attachments:
Action(s):
Motion Passed:
The Board of Education approve the MOU with JEA regarding FFA/AG Sponsor at Jacksonville Middle School as presented. This motion, made by Mrs. Teresa Wilson and seconded by Mrs. Brenda Stewart, Passed.
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. The Board of Education approve the MOU with JEA regarding FFA/AG Sponsor at Jacksonville Middle School as presented.
Subject:
XIII.E. Consideration to approve revisions to FY 2026 Administrator Raises and Contracts for H. O'Neil, T. Roberts, C. Karr, and J. Mays. 
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Attachments:
Action(s):
Motion Passed:
The Board of Education approve the revisions to FY 2026 Administrator Raises and Contracts for Holly O'Neil, Timothy Roberts, Charity Karr, and Janean Mays as presented. This motion, made by Mrs. Teresa Wilson and seconded by Mr. Mike Lonergan, Passed.
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. The Board of Education approve the revisions to FY 2026 Administrator Raises and Contracts for Holly O'Neil, Timothy Roberts, Charity Karr, and Janean Mays as presented.
Subject:
XIII.F. Consideration to approve Assistant Superintendent/Associate Superintendent/Superintendent Contract for Matthew Moore
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Attachments:
Action(s):
Motion Passed:
The Board of Education approve the Assistant Superintendent/Associate Superintendent/Superintendent contract for Matthew Moore for 2025-2030 school years as presented. This motion, made by Mrs. Brenda Stewart and seconded by Mrs. Teresa Wilson, Passed.
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. The Board of Education approve the Assistant/Associate Superintendent contract for Matthew Moore for 2025-2030 as presented.
Subject:
XIII.G. Consideration to approve MOU: Transportation Department-Attendance Bonus for 25-26 school year
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Attachments:
Action(s):
Motion Passed:
The Board of Education approve the MOU with Transportation Department regarding monthly attendance Bonus for the months of October 2025 through May 2026 as presented. This motion, made by Mrs. Teresa Wilson and seconded by Mr. Mike Lonergan, Passed.
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. The Board of Education approve the MOU with Transportation Department regarding monthly attendance Bonus for the months of October 2025 through May 2026 as presented.
Subject:
XIV. ADJOURNMENT
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Attachments:
Action(s):
Motion Passed:
Motion to adjourn the Regular Meeting at 8:39 pm. This motion, made by Mr. Mike Lonergan and seconded by Mrs. Teresa Wilson, Passed.
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Motion to adjourn the Regular Meeting

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