0012025 today's board legis regular meeting. Can I get a roll call please? >> Remy Dean Remy Dean Walter Hood >> present. >> Timothy Lockett >> here. >> Roy Mickens >> present. >> Latoya Mosley Mosley. Willie Ray >> present. >> Natona Sales >> present. >> We have a quorum. Can I have a prayer from Willie Ray please? Ask everyone to stand and bow your head, please. Heavenly Father, we thank you for your mercy and your kindness for waking us up this morning, starting us on our way. We ask that you bless us to make good sound decision where everyone is concerned. These things we ask in Jesus' name. Amen. >> Amen. >> Pledge allegiance. Pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands. One nation under
002God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. >> Thank you. Can I get a motion to adoption of the agenda give the board president discretion to take items out of order in an exe or in executive session? >> Make a motion. >> A second. There's been a motion by Walter Hood, second by Lata Sales. Any questions. Roll call. >> Walter Hood. >> Yes. >> Lata Sales. >> Yes. >> Remy Dean. Remy Dean. Timothy Lockett. >> Yes. >> Roy Mckens. >> Yes. >> Latoya Mosley. Latoya Mosley. Willie Ray. >> Yes. >> Motion pass. Recognition. >> Good evening everyone. I have three recognitions to share this evening. Uh first beginning with Vivian Adams Early Childhood Center and the Dr. Katie Harper Wright preschool program. Both of them have once again earned the gold circle of quality which
003is the highest distinction awarded by Accelerate Illinois which is the state's quality recognition and improvement system for early learning and development. This recognition is not new to our schools. Both Vivian Adams and Dr. Dr. Katie Harper Wright have maintained the gold circle of quality designation across multiple years, demonstrating an enduring commitment to excellence in early learning. Achieving this honor requires meeting rigorous statewide standards and successfully completing a comprehensive review and monitoring progress. Being recognized at this level reflects the highest quality of teaching, supportive learning environments, strong family and community partnerships, and the expertise and leadership of our early childhood educators. So, we proudly celebrate the outstanding staff and leaders of Vivian Adams and Dr. Katie Harper Wright who continue to set the standard for early childhood education in our region. And I will give a
004quick plug that we still have some enrollment slots available at that high quality preschool center. So if you know of some >> All right. >> Um we also want to proudly recognize the outstanding achievements of 33 students at East St. Louis Senior High School who were recently inducted into the National Honor Society. This year marks an exciting milestone as the school celebrates its largest National Honor Society chapter in recent history. These scholars exemplify the core core values of scholarship, leadership, service, and character. Each student has earned and may have even exceeded the required 3.5 cumulative GPA, demonstrating strong academic dedication and perseverance. And beyond the classroom, these students shine in a wide range of wide range of extracurricular activities, including the Beta Club, band, basketball, cheerleading, football, wrestling, and more. Their involvement refle reflects the
005spirit, discipline, and community pride that define East St. Louis Senior High School. So, we commend these students for their academic excellence, integrity, and commitment to service and look forward to witnessing their continued success and leadership. The Beta Club for from East St. Louis Senior High School excelled at the regional leadership summit held recently at Southeast Missouri State University. Competing against clubs from Missouri, Mississippi, and Illinois, our students showcased their leadership, teamwork, and problem solving skills across a series of judged events. A team of six of our outstanding scholars delivered an exceptional performance and earned a coveted spot at nationals for the category called collaboration connections. The students include Darion Millander, Javanni Winters, David Castillo, Janila McDaniel, Janyla Hill, and Demaya Ward. The collaborative connections challenge puts teams teamwork, creativity, problem solving, and leadership to the
006test. Students must think critically, communicate effectively, and respond to real-time challenges using only the materials provided. And in short, it's all about their brain power, collaboration, and quick thinking. and our beta scholars delivered in every way in order to earn a spot towards nationals. >> All right. >> So, we're very proud of this um their hard work and dedication and we look forward to cheering them on at nationals when they represent us um in June in Nashville, Tennessee. >> Thank you. >> Our next number six will be a motion to approve the minutes for September 16th public hearing special meetings. Uh, September 16th regular board meeting. Get a motion to second. >> I make the motion. >> Second. >> It's been motioned by Ry Ray, second by Walter Hood. Any questions? Roll call. >> Willie
007Ray. >> Yes. >> Walter Hood. >> Yes. >> Ribby Dean. >> Yes. >> Timothy Lockett. >> Yes. >> Roy Min. >> Yes. >> Latoya Mosley. Latoya Mosley. Lata Sales. >> Yes. >> Motion carry. Any pre presentations? >> Uh, no other presentations. Uh, Mr. President, but I do want to acknowledge that we do have a new you guys last month approved the new chief of police I call in, but it's actually director of safety and security. That's Mr. Maris Ren. Mr. Ren, would you please come up and just give the board and the community a snapshot of your background, where you're from, and the types of employment you've had. And I mean, we're fortunate to get someone with his uh direct um qualifications that meet the job descriptions perfectly. Yes, sir. >> Good evening, everyone. >>
008Good evening >> again. My name is Marquis Ren and I'm back home. I started um with East St. Louis Auxiliary in 1997 at the original Clark Middle School. Then I went to uh Lincoln and then I ended at East Side High School and then I went to St. Louis in 2000. Uh while in St. Louis I was a juvenile detective for 13 years. Uh got promoted to a sergeant. As a sergeant I managed I did a lot uh worked with the um juvenile division. I worked with the uh schools. I was over a unit called FIU which is force investigative unit. And what we did was we investigated all police shootings. So unfortunately the incident that occurred in October of 22 at the school uh my unit was responsible for taking down a threat and
009so I had to assess the situation. So with that being said, I'm real big on training. I'm real big on intruder drills and and um building safety and all of that. So I have a lot that I want to accomplish and I just hope you guys give me the patience and the time to do that. >> All right. Well, thank you. >> Thank you. Okay. Next in public comments, Mr. U. >> Okay. >> Um, session report. >> Yes, sir. Yeah. The board, unless the board wants to go into executive session, the administration doesn't have any reason to go in. You guys okay? >> Yeah. >> Thank you, Mr. President. I get a motion to approve by omnimous vote action items 12 C, 12 A, 13 A, 14 A, 15 A, 15 B, and 15 C.
010>> I get the motion, please. >> I make the motion. >> The motion by Willie Ray, second by Miss Walter Hood. Any questions? Roll call. >> Willie Ray, >> yes. >> Walter Hood, >> yes. >> Remy Dean, >> yes. >> Timothy Lock, >> yes. >> Roy Mickens, >> yes. Latoya Mosley. Yes. Latana sales. >> Motion pass. >> Now I need a motion to approve the following action items. 12c distributed energy resource agreement with Valtus for demand response capacity payments to be paid to the district at the rate of 45,000 per year. 13A. Financial report for the month of September 2025. 14A. Personnel Committee report addendum contracts andus 15A buildings and grounds report and addendum waving the fee for 2BG use of premises. And we will not allow the use of the auditorium because it will
011be under construction. Nor will we allow the use of the big gym because they have activities for the high school that'll be taking place during that day. And what this is, this is given by uh this is something we've done before. Sigma gamma folk row sorority and it's a youth symposium where our kids get a lot of uh educational opportunities related to employment, um clothing, food, they get a big book bag, but it's really something our kids look forward to and it's a um a big asset for the community. So we don't want to charge for that. 15B, curriculum committee report and addendum. And finally, 15 C, finance report and addendum, except for 3F and 10F. 3F is a bid that didn't have all the correct information in it. So, we'll need to come back
012in November with that. And 10F is a resolution regarding the sale of surplus property. And we'll have that ready for November board meeting. Also, can I get a motion, please? >> I make a motion. >> Second. >> Okay. Motion by Walter Hood, second by Troy Mosley. Roll call. >> Mr. Hood. >> Miss. >> Yes. >> Miss Mosley. >> Yes. >> Mr. Lock. >> Yes. >> Mr. M. >> Yes. >> Miss R. >> Yes. >> Miss Sale. >> Yes. >> Motion pass. >> Mr. President, that does conclude my report. >> Okay. Thank you, Superintendent. Any old business? Any new business? The next board meeting will be November 17th, 2025. I get a motion to adjourn. >> I'll make the motion. >> The motion by Remy Dean. Second by Walter Hood. Roll call. >> Remy Dean. >>
013Yes. Walter Hood. >> Yes. >> Roy Mitch. >> Yes. >> Toy. >> Yes. >> Rain. >> Yes. >> It's on your table. >> Yes. Please. >> Thank you all.