001This is school board education regular meeting. Can I get a roll call? >> Remy Deans >> present. >> Walter >> present. >> Timothy Lock >> here. >> Roy Min >> present. >> Latoya Mosley. Latoya Mosley. Willie Ray >> present. >> Nata S >> present. >> We have a quorum prayer. I ask everyone to stand and bow your heads, please. Heavenly Father, we thank you for your mercy and your kindness, for waking us up this morning, for giving us the activity of our limbs. We ask that you bless our meeting and help us to make good, sound decisions. These things we ask in Jesus' name. Amen. >> Amen. 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.
002[clears throat] >> Next motion adoption of agenda giving the board president discretion to take items out of order or executive session. Can I get a motion? >> I make the motion. >> Okay. Been motioned by Willie Ray. Second. >> Second by Walter Hood. Roll call. >> Ray. >> Yes. >> Walter Hood. >> Yes. >> Remy Dean. >> Yes. >> Timothy Lockett. >> Yes. >> Roy Min. >> Yes. >> Latoya Mosley. Victoria Mosley. Lata Sales. >> Yes. >> Motion pass. Recogniz. >> Good evening everyone. I'm pleased I'm pleased to share a number of recognitions [clears throat] beginning with our annual district spelling bee which was held at East St. Louis Senior High School on January 29th. Students showcased their impressive SK spelling skills and their commitment to excellence and ability to perform under pressure. This reflected
003not only their individual determination but also the strong support of their teachers, families as well as their entire school [clears throat] communities. And we congratulate the top spellers which include Terrence Sawer, Deasia Scott, Justinda Listister, Olivia Johnson McNeely, Asia Tagert, Michaela Washington, Devin Westbrook, Aiden Mumford, and Kenzel Weber. So, we do salute these young spellers. Additionally, East St. Louis VW Post 38 3480, excuse me, has selected Delilah Rogers, a seventh grader at Young School of Excellence, as the district winner for the Patriots pen essay contest. This distinguished honor recognizes her outstanding writing and thoughtful reflection on civic values, and she has received a certificate and monetary award for this achievement. Her essay will now advance to the state level competition. So, we congratulate her and wish her luck in the next phase. East St. Louis
004Senior High School's National Honor Society has been awarded the National Association of Secondary School Principles Service Project Grant in support of their community baby shower initiative which was conducted in late January. This student-led project provided diapers, clothing, blankets, and other essential baby items to families in need within our community. And the initiative reflects the chapter's strong commitment to scholarship, leadership, service, and character while making an in a meaningful impact within their community. So, we commend these students for earning this competitive grant and for translating student leadership into real community impact. Additionally, during the holiday season, school district 189 families once again benefited from critical community support through the 100 neediest families program coordinated in partnership with the United Way as well as carried out by our district's social work and counseling team. This initiative d
005delivered direct financial assistant assistance, excuse me, to hundreds of our families with many of them also receiving holiday gifts and additional monetary support after their stories were highlighted in the St. Louis Post Dispatch. Specifically, 315 families received financial assistance or gifts, which was nearly 100 more in the increase over the previous school year. In in total, we estimate the value to be more than $10,000 that was donated resources to our families. Overall, this program has shown um strong growth year after year, increased reach and meaningful impact across the district. So, we are especially grateful to in recognizing Krice Johnson, social worker at Gordon Bush Alternative Center, for her leadership in continuing this tradition. Thank you. Those are the recognitions for this evening. >> All right. >> Thanks for that. >> Thank you. >> Okay. Next
006will be a motion to approve minutes January 21st, 2026 regular board meeting. Get a motion. >> Make a motion. >> Motion by what? Walter Hood. What's [clears throat] >> sales? Second. >> Second by Walter Hood. Roll call. >> Katana Sales. >> Walter Hood. >> Yes. >> Remy Dean. >> Yes. >> Jim L. >> Yes. Roy Min. >> Yes. >> Victoria Mosley. >> Willie Ray. >> Yes. >> Motion pass. Any presentations reports? >> No, sir. >> Okay. No public comments during end executive session. Heading next will be um superintendent report. Mr. President, [clears throat] seeking a motion to approve by omnibus vote action items 12 A, 12B, 12 C, 12 D, 12 E, 12 F, 13 A, 14 A, 15 A, 15 B, 15 C, and 15 D. >> I make the motion. >> There's been
007motion by Willie Ray, second by Latan Sales. Roll call. >> Willie Ray, >> yes. Yes. >> Dean, >> yes. >> Walter Hood, >> yes. >> Timothy Lockett, >> yes. >> Roy Min, >> yes. >> Latoya Mosley Mosley. >> Motion pass. >> Thank you. Now I need a motion to approve the following action items. 12A East St. Louis School District 189 deficit reduction plan. 12B Reading of all resolutions by heading only. 12 C resolution number 021726-A regarding Kimy Randolph authorizing notice to remedy 12 D resolution number 021726-B declaring the intention to issue not to exceed 29 million in working cash bonds for the purpose of increasing the working excuse me cash fund for the district and directing that notice of such intention to be published in the manner provided by law. 12E workers compensation settlement agreement
008as described. 12F place the following students there 11 of them in alternative schools and that's student numbers rather 88913130 88914-424 580 889 91321288913287 and 88913260. These students will all be placed in Bush Alternative School with the exception of four of them will be assigned to remote learning. 13A financial report for the month of January 2026 for I'm sorry that was 13A 14A personnel report addendum contracts andus 15A buildings and grounds report and addendum as presented 15B curriculum committee report and addendum 15 C committee report policy committee report first reading waving second reading and finally 15D finance trans committee report. Can I get a motion, please? >> I make the motion. >> A second. >> Has been motioned by Roy Mickens. Second by Remy Dean. Rooff. >> Roy Mickens. >> Yes. >> Remy Dean. >> Yes.
009>> Walter Hood. >> Yes. >> Timothy Lock. >> Yes. >> Latoya Mosby. Toya Mosby. Willie Ray. >> Yes. >> Latana Sales. >> Yes. >> Motion passed. >> Mr. President, that does conclude my report. All right. Thanks, Superintendent. Any old business? Any new business? Okay. And next board meeting will be March 17th um 2026. Uh can I get a motion to adjurnn? >> I make a motion. I second. >> Motion by Remy D. Second by Willie Ray. Roll call. >> Remy Dean. >> Yes. >> Willie Ray. >> Yes. >> Walter Hood. >> Yes. >> Timothy Lopez. >> Yes. >> Roy M. >> Yes. >> Toya Mosley. Mosley. Tata Sales. >> Yes. >> Motion passed. Meetings adjourned. >> All right. Thank you all. >> Thank you.