Meeting Agenda
I. Call to Order and Roll Call
II. Closed Session
III. Pledge of Allegiance
IV. Board Correspondence
V. Presentations
V.A. 2025 School Year Data Presentation
VI. Approval of Minutes
VII. Approval of Financial Reports
VII.A. Approval of Bills
VII.B. Approval of Monthly Financial Reports
VII.C. Approval of Administrative / Board Member Reimbursement
VIII. Administrative Reports
VIII.A. Principal/Superintendent (DuBois)
IX. Board Committee Reports
IX.A. Buildings and Grounds
IX.B. Finance
IX.C. Extracurricular
X. Open Forum
XI. Communication Items
XI.A. Indian Creek Report
XI.B. Technology Report
XI.C. Discipline Report
XI.D. Athletic Director Report
XII. Discussion Items
XII.A. Long-Range Planning Report
XII.B. PRESS Policy Update Third Reading (April 2025)
XII.C. PRESS Policy Update First Reading (June 2025)
XII.D. Spring 2025 Survey Data
XII.E. Threat Assessment Plan*
XII.F. Community Forum Spring Date*
XII.G. Preschool
XIII. Action Items
XIII.A.  Non Certified Staff Handbook FY26
XIII.B. Extracurricular Handbook FY26
XIII.C. HeadStart Agreement FY26
XIII.D. FFA National Convention & Farm Progress Show Trips
XIII.E. E-Learning for 2026 SY
XIII.F.  Tentative FY26 Budget
XIII.G.  PRESS Policy Update (April 2025)
XIII.H. MOU with PPEA for Athletic Director Stipend
XIII.I. Resignation of Certified Staff Member
XIII.J. Resignation of JH Cheerleading Coach
XIII.K. Speech Pathologist Contract
XIII.L.  Employment Para-Professional
XIII.M. Employment of JH Cheerleading Coach
XIII.N. Community Forum Fall Date
XIV. Adjournment
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: August 19, 2025 at 6:00 PM - August Regular Meeting
Subject:
I. Call to Order and Roll Call
Subject:
II. Closed Session
Action(s):
Motion Carried (With Subsidiary Motions):
Adjourn to closed session at 6:01 PM. Recommend Closed Session for the purpose of discussing employment, compensation, and collective bargaining. (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1)). This motion, made by Jennifer Kern and seconded by Steve Richey, Carried.
  • Rachel Brewer: Yea
  • Jennifer Kern: Yea
  • Jared Penman: Yea
  • Steve Richey: Yea
  • Josh Sarver: Yea
  • Todd Schrader: Yea
  • Daniel Truckenbrod: Yea
Subsidiary Motion 1 Carried:
Come out of closed session at 6:18 PM. This motion, made by Jared Penman and seconded by Todd Schrader, Carried.
  • Rachel Brewer: Yea
  • Jennifer Kern: Yea
  • Jared Penman: Yea
  • Steve Richey: Yea
  • Josh Sarver: Yea
  • Todd Schrader: Yea
  • Daniel Truckenbrod: Yea
Subsidiary Motion 2 Carried:
Approve and seal the minutes of the closed session. This motion, made by Rachel Brewer and seconded by Steve Richey, Carried.
  • Rachel Brewer: Yea
  • Jennifer Kern: Yea
  • Jared Penman: Yea
  • Steve Richey: Yea
  • Josh Sarver: Yea
  • Todd Schrader: Yea
  • Daniel Truckenbrod: Yea
Subject:
III. Pledge of Allegiance
Subject:
IV. Board Correspondence
Subject:
V. Presentations
Subject:
V.A. 2025 School Year Data Presentation
Subject:
VI. Approval of Minutes
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approve the June 17, 2025 regular meeting minutes, and the June 17, 2025 closed session meeting minutes as presented. This motion, made by Todd Schrader and seconded by Steve Richey, Carried.
  • Jennifer Kern: Absent
  • Rachel Brewer: Yea
  • Jared Penman: Yea
  • Steve Richey: Yea
  • Josh Sarver: Yea
  • Todd Schrader: Yea
  • Daniel Truckenbrod: Yea
Subject:
VII. Approval of Financial Reports
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approve the payment of bills, monthly financial reports, and administrative/Board member reimbursement as presented. This motion, made by Jared Penman and seconded by Todd Schrader, Carried.
  • Jennifer Kern: Absent
  • Rachel Brewer: Yea
  • Jared Penman: Yea
  • Steve Richey: Yea
  • Josh Sarver: Yea
  • Todd Schrader: Yea
  • Daniel Truckenbrod: Yea
Subject:
VII.A. Approval of Bills
Links:
Subject:
VII.B. Approval of Monthly Financial Reports
Subject:
VII.C. Approval of Administrative / Board Member Reimbursement
Subject:
VIII. Administrative Reports
Subject:
VIII.A. Principal/Superintendent (DuBois)
Subject:
IX. Board Committee Reports
Subject:
IX.A. Buildings and Grounds
Subject:
IX.B. Finance
Subject:
IX.C. Extracurricular
Subject:
X. Open Forum
Subject:
XI. Communication Items
Subject:
XI.A. Indian Creek Report
Subject:
XI.B. Technology Report
Subject:
XI.C. Discipline Report
Subject:
XI.D. Athletic Director Report
Subject:
XII. Discussion Items
Subject:
XII.A. Long-Range Planning Report
Subject:
XII.B. PRESS Policy Update Third Reading (April 2025)
Subject:
XII.C. PRESS Policy Update First Reading (June 2025)
Subject:
XII.D. Spring 2025 Survey Data
Subject:
XII.E. Threat Assessment Plan*
Subject:
XII.F. Community Forum Spring Date*
Subject:
XII.G. Preschool
Subject:
XIII. Action Items
Subject:
XIII.A.  Non Certified Staff Handbook FY26
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approve the 2025-2026 non certified staff handbook for FY26 as presented. This motion, made by Rachel Brewer and seconded by Todd Schrader, Carried.
  • Jennifer Kern: Absent
  • Rachel Brewer: Yea
  • Jared Penman: Yea
  • Steve Richey: Yea
  • Josh Sarver: Yea
  • Todd Schrader: Yea
  • Daniel Truckenbrod: Yea
Subject:
XIII.B. Extracurricular Handbook FY26
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approve the extracurricular handbook for FY26 as presented. This motion, made by Steve Richey and seconded by Jared Penman, Carried.
  • Jennifer Kern: Absent
  • Rachel Brewer: Yea
  • Jared Penman: Yea
  • Steve Richey: Yea
  • Josh Sarver: Yea
  • Todd Schrader: Yea
  • Daniel Truckenbrod: Yea
Subject:
XIII.C. HeadStart Agreement FY26
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approve the HeadStart agreement for FY26 as presented. This motion, made by Todd Schrader and seconded by Rachel Brewer, Carried.
  • Jennifer Kern: Absent
  • Rachel Brewer: Yea
  • Jared Penman: Yea
  • Steve Richey: Yea
  • Josh Sarver: Yea
  • Todd Schrader: Yea
Subject:
XIII.D. FFA National Convention & Farm Progress Show Trips
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approve the FFA National Convention overnight trip for October 29 & 30 for Junior High FFA students and approve the Farm Progress show trip for August 26 for Junior High FFA students. This motion, made by Rachel Brewer and seconded by Todd Schrader, Carried.
  • Jennifer Kern: Absent
  • Rachel Brewer: Yea
  • Jared Penman: Yea
  • Steve Richey: Yea
  • Josh Sarver: Yea
  • Todd Schrader: Yea
Subject:
XIII.E. E-Learning for 2026 SY
Subject:
XIII.F.  Tentative FY26 Budget
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approve the tentative FY26 operating budget as presented and direct the administration to make the tentative operating budget available for public review beginning on August 20, 2025. This motion, made by Steve Richey and seconded by Todd Schrader, Carried.
  • Jennifer Kern: Absent
  • Rachel Brewer: Yea
  • Jared Penman: Yea
  • Steve Richey: Yea
  • Josh Sarver: Yea
  • Todd Schrader: Yea
Subject:
XIII.G.  PRESS Policy Update (April 2025)
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approve the PRESS Policy updates for April 2025 as presented. This motion, made by Steve Richey and seconded by Todd Schrader, Carried.
  • Jennifer Kern: Absent
  • Rachel Brewer: Yea
  • Jared Penman: Yea
  • Steve Richey: Yea
  • Josh Sarver: Yea
  • Todd Schrader: Yea
Subject:
XIII.H. MOU with PPEA for Athletic Director Stipend
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approve the MOU with the PPEA to increase the Athletic Director Stipend from $2,500 per year to $5,000 per year. This motion, made by Jared Penman and seconded by Todd Schrader, Carried.
  • Jennifer Kern: Absent
  • Rachel Brewer: Yea
  • Jared Penman: Yea
  • Steve Richey: Yea
  • Josh Sarver: Yea
  • Todd Schrader: Yea
Subject:
XIII.I. Resignation of Certified Staff Member
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Accept the resignation of Valerie Kreiser effective for the 2025/2026 school year. This motion, made by Steve Richey and seconded by Rachel Brewer, Carried.
  • Jennifer Kern: Absent
  • Rachel Brewer: Yea
  • Jared Penman: Yea
  • Steve Richey: Yea
  • Josh Sarver: Yea
  • Todd Schrader: Yea
Subject:
XIII.J. Resignation of JH Cheerleading Coach
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Accept the resignation of Brittney Raymer as the junior high cheerleading coach. This motion, made by Rachel Brewer and seconded by Steve Richey, Carried.
  • Jennifer Kern: Absent
  • Rachel Brewer: Yea
  • Jared Penman: Yea
  • Steve Richey: Yea
  • Josh Sarver: Yea
  • Todd Schrader: Yea
Subject:
XIII.K. Speech Pathologist Contract
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approve the contract with Amy Boss, speech pathologist at Paw Paw Schools, at a rate of $100 per hour for the 2025/2026 school year. This motion, made by Jared Penman and seconded by Rachel Brewer, Carried.
  • Jennifer Kern: Absent
  • Rachel Brewer: Yea
  • Jared Penman: Yea
  • Steve Richey: Yea
  • Josh Sarver: Yea
  • Todd Schrader: Yea
Subject:
XIII.L.  Employment Para-Professional
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approve the employment of Dana Flory as a paraprofessional at a pay rate of $15 per hour. This motion, made by Jared Penman and seconded by Rachel Brewer, Carried.
  • Jennifer Kern: Absent
  • Rachel Brewer: Yea
  • Jared Penman: Yea
  • Steve Richey: Yea
  • Josh Sarver: Yea
  • Todd Schrader: Yea
Subject:
XIII.M. Employment of JH Cheerleading Coach
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approve the employment of Amy Wormley as junior high cheerleading coach with pay to be determined by the collective bargaining agreement. This motion, made by Steve Richey and seconded by Todd Schrader, Carried.
  • Jennifer Kern: Absent
  • Rachel Brewer: Yea
  • Jared Penman: Yea
  • Steve Richey: Yea
  • Josh Sarver: Yea
  • Todd Schrader: Yea
Subject:
XIII.N. Community Forum Fall Date
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approve the fall community forum date of September 16, 2025 at 7:00 PM. This motion, made by Jared Penman and seconded by Steve Richey, Carried.
  • Jennifer Kern: Absent
  • Rachel Brewer: Yea
  • Jared Penman: Yea
  • Steve Richey: Yea
  • Josh Sarver: Yea
  • Todd Schrader: Yea
Subject:
XIV. Adjournment
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Adjourn the meeting at 7:47 PM. This motion, made by Todd Schrader and seconded by Jared Penman, Carried.
  • Jennifer Kern: Absent
  • Rachel Brewer: Yea
  • Jared Penman: Yea
  • Steve Richey: Yea
  • Josh Sarver: Yea
  • Todd Schrader: Yea

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