001That's what I was told. We have a quorum. So, I'm going to call the meeting to order. This is the public meeting um regarding the superintendent contract. Um at this point, I do not have anyone signed up for public participation, but I am welcoming anyone that would like to comment on anything that's here. Not hearing anything. Um any comments from the board? Okay. Well, we will adjourn the public meeting regarding the superintendent contract at 7:02 and we will move into our special session. Uh I'll call the meeting to order. We have a quorum. We'll start with the pledge of allegiance. Thank you. >> I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Is
002that the bad one? >> This is the bad one. >> Okay, we have no amendments to the agenda. >> So again, moving on to public participation. I don't have anyone signed up. Um again, if anyone like to comment on anything. Okay. Anything? So, I'll move on to recommendation to hire uh Stephen Jones as the new superintendent here at Union County. >> Dave with a motion. >> Second. >> Susan with a second. Any questions or discussion? All those in favor? >> I >> All those opposed cars 5. Stephen, would you like to introduce yourself to those that are here? >> I would love to. Uh hi, my name is Steve Jones. Uh I've been uh in uh gosh, I've been in education 28 29 years. Uh sort of the last seven [clears throat] six and about
003four months uh up in Richmond. And uh it was uh last as a principal. There was three years at Westby and then I spent the last three years at Charles and uh we had some success there and I was moved over to the director of operations for the school district. Um I got told because I get stuff done. Uh so um but uh it was it was wonderful but I just I am just honored to be joining such a I mean the community the uh the districts just phenomenal. Um, and like I said, just the the history, I mean, just walking down the hallways and seeing how proud you are of all the kids that have come through here. And uh, so just I'm happy to be a part of that. And uh, brought my
004wife Kristen and my older daughter Jensen with uh, she her uh, she just I tell you, she just had her wisdom teeth out. So [laughter] she said she said, "Don't make me speak." I said, "No worry. We're not here to hear, you know, we're not here to hear from you. So, but uh no, I'm just like I'm just so excited uh ready to get started, get going, and uh you know, let's get back on track and uh just do all the amazing things we know we can do here. So, see if you have any questions for me. >> I'm glad you're here. >> Oh, I you know what? You have no idea how excited I am about this. This is uh I mean, just is going to be great. And uh there's I don't think
005I mean, I love small towns and uh it just like I said from Richmond to here is going to be just [snorts] wonderful. So, >> I'm sure if um we have uh Friday night we have the pennies at college corner if you would like to attend. >> I you know what we will be there. So, >> yeah, I got my social coordinator so I should write it down. [laughter] So, yeah, I'll get back to you. Yeah, we uh we are um we're all in and uh you know, as I used to say, well, I mean, my whole family, well, you get my wife and right now my older daughter. So, um but uh yeah, we are we're going to be all in and uh we would love to be there. So, >> you would like
006that. It's been going on for >> like almost 90 years. >> 90. >> Yes. >> That's awesome. >> Yeah. Real good chicken and noodles. >> Yes. [laughter] >> Yeah. Well, and she'll be able to eat solids by then. So, yeah, we should be good. So, uh, no, we'll we'll be there. So, >> did they say we're having the pie auction or not? >> I haven't heard about the pie auction yet. >> Oh, we have. >> Nobody's approached me about buying get anything. So, >> so we must have not did that this year, but usually we have a pie auction and they auction off some desserts from some of the local >> Ladies. Yes. And did high on some of those desserts. >> Good. Do we need to bring anything? >> No. No, no, just come.
007>> Just come. Okay. [clears throat] Yeah. All right. We'll be there. We'll be there. So, >> get that to her. >> We're still Thanksgiving. So, [laughter] >> no. And once I get an email all that, um, you know, I mean, it's funny because my we were driving down and, uh, my wife's like, "You know where your office is?" I said, "No." She know where we're going. I said, "No, you know, we'll just see where everybody's going into." So, but no, I like I said, I'm just I'm excited. This is I mean, this is a wonderful this community and just the support that uh you all give the kids here. Um [snorts] and I said get back on track and start doing things the right way and go from there. So >> all right, >> thank
008you. >> Welcome. Oh, [laughter] >> wasn't ready for that. >> So, we'll move on to public participation again. >> Yes. >> I guess my big question is, is he starting today? >> Effective tomorrow. >> Yes. >> Okay. >> I can't miss the school day today. So >> well [laughter] start fresh tomorrow. >> Okay. >> Any other public participation? >> Okay. Moving on. Superintendent comments. Any anything else? Waiting till tomorrow. >> Yeah, I you know what? I'm I'm like I said, I'm just ready to get get here. Let's get moving. Let's get going and uh let's uh all together and we'll uh get it done. And then moving on to board comments. >> I would like to welcome you and good luck. >> Thank you. >> I I think you'll be very happy here. >> I
009I have a feeling I will be. So looking forward to it. >> I just want to thank everyone um through this whole process, everyone that helped, everyone that gave up time. Um, again, welcome. Um, I appreciate all the comments, the feedback we got from the teachers, the staff. Um, there's a lot that helped us through the process. So, I want you to know everyone was heard. It was everything was considered and brought up um throughout this entire process. So, I appreciate all the feedback that all the staff that reached out to us. Um, and thanks to the board for going through this process. I know it's not always a fun process, but we got through it and I feel confident where we're at and uh look forward to getting things rolling the right way. And
010again, appreciate uh Mr. Null stepping in and helping the district out. And he said he's willing to help uh catch you up to speed. So, >> sounds good. We'll move forward. >> Thanks to these ladies and Randy and everybody else here in attendance. Appreciate you being here. Any other board comments? If no other comments, we'll adjourn the meeting at 7:10. It's a easy first one. Thank you.