001e e e uh this is a regular board meeting um can I get a roll call please Remy day pres Lonzo Greenwood Lonzo Greenwood Walter Hood Timothy Lockett here Danielle Moore present Willie Ray present Toya Mosley present we have a qu can I have a Prayer by m Willie Willie Ray please we're going to 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 each and every one of us to make Sound Decision where the board is concerned for the family the children and the community these things we ask in jesus' name amen amen amen pleas Alle to the flag of the United States of America and to the
002Republic for which it stands one nation under God indivisible with liberty and justice for all thank you uh next will be adopt adopting agenda giveing the board president discre to take items out of order or an executive session can I get a motion I make the motion it's been motion by m Willie Ray second by Mr Walter Hood roll call Willie Ray yes Walter Hood Remy Dean yes Lonzo Greenwood Lonzo Greenwood Timothy lock yes Danielle Moore yes yes motion pass recognition want to say congratulations to two East St Louis School District 189 employees who recently earned postgraduate degrees furthering their expertise and commitment to education they were recognized during a graduation ceremony at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in December 2024 keandra Smith Director of Finance and federal and state programs received an ed specialist degree
003in education Administration with a superintendent endorsement Sandra Dawson special education teacher at East St Louis Senior High School earned a graduate degree in curriculum and instruction their achievements exemplify a dedication to lifelong learning and continuous growth benefiting both their professional journey and the students they serve also like to let you know the student council at Mason Clark Middle School was awarded a 20 25 student service Grant from the National Association of Secondary School principles this noteworthy Grant will support their effort to lead a meaningful service project that benefits their school Community with the funding the student council will establish and maintain the Cardinal care closet providing middle school students with free access to hygiene products and personal care items by ensuring these essential resources are available to those in need the council aims to promote
004Equity enhance student well-being and Foster a more inclusive and supportive School environment where all students can Thrive as part of the grant the student council will document their projects progress and submit a final project report to nassp congratulations to these young leaders for their dedication to making a difference the Annual districtwide Spelling be took place in East St Louis Senior High School on January 30th 2025 where students showcase their impressive spelling skills and determination following scripts National Spelling be format and competition rules participants navigated challenging words in a spirited contest all participants did an outstanding job making it truly exciting competition congratulations to this year's top spellers for grades three through four first place went to James Avance Amir Fleming second place went to William Campbell at Dumar and third place germa strong from D
005Dumar Elementary School in grades 5 through six first place went to Ruth Marcos at Mason Clark Middle School second place Trinity Barrage at Lincoln and third place went to Zion Cooper from Young School of Excellence and in grades seven through eight first place went to Autumn Downey from Young second place cantti Lewis from Lincoln and third place went to Keon Wilson from Lincoln Middle School and some hot off the press news uh Nina mle a dedicated fifth grade teacher at James aan Elementary School in East St Louis School District 189 has been named the 2025 Southern Regional Teacher of the Year by the Illinois State Board of Education she along with others that have been recognized in their regions will be eligible to um compete for Teacher of the Year for Illinois and finally East
006St Louis Senior High 11th grader here Walton has earned the championship title for the ihsa class 2A State wrestling 165b weight class very proud of him there's an award ceremony for him tomorrow at the high school I believe at 1:00 board members should have receive an invitation for that yeah all right thank you very much thank you thanks a lot you thank you okay next would be um I need a motion to appr minutes of January 24th 25 regular board meeting make a motion second been motioned by um Mr wter Hood second You by Daniel Moore can I get a roll call Walter Hood Danielle Moore yes Remy Dean yes Lonzo Greenwood Lonzo Greenwood Timothy lock Willie Ray yes Toya Mosley yes motion pass presentations reports uh no other presentation reports he public comments any
007public comments no super report thank you Mr President I want to make a motion to approve by omnus vote action items 10 a 10 B 10 C 10 D 11a 12a 13A 13 B and 13 C can I get a motion please so move second been mooved by um Daniel Moore second by call Daniel MO yes Willie Ray yes Remy Dean yes Lonzo Greenwood Lonzo Greenwood Walter Hood yes Timothy lock yes to Mosley yes motion pass thank you need a motion for the following action items 10 a reading of all resolutions by heading only 10B resolution number 02 2525 regarding Richard Carlile authorizing notice to remedy n c student discipline to uh placement into alternative school with one student student 8891 15477 for persistent severe uh misbehavior the student will be placed at Bush alternative
008until July 1st of 2026 10 D workers compensation and settlement agreements as presented 11a financial report for the month of January 2025 12a Personnel report agendum and contracts 13A building the grounds report committee report as presented 13B curriculum committee report and addendum including the revisions and finally 13c the finance committee report and addendum can I get a motion please I make a motion I second okay been motion by Mr um b b second by m Willie Ray got a roll call Walter Hood yes Willie Ray yes Remy Dean yes Lonzo Greenwood Lonzo Greenwood Timothy locket yes Danielle Moore yes Latoya Mosley yes motion pass Mr President that does conclude my report okay thanks any old business any new business okay um now we go Motion to move to Executive SE session to consider 2c6 self
009evaluation practice and procedures and professional ethics we're meeting with the repres representative of the Statewide Associates of which the public body is a member I get a motion to go into executive session motion than second it's been motioned by Remy Dean second by m Willie Ray um roll call gmy Dean yes Lonzo Greenwood Lonzo Greenwood Walter Hood yes Timothy yes Danelle Mo yes to Mosley yes we're now in executive session okay we'll ask everyone to leave except for the representative from iasb and attorney hor they didn't do the and of course Su Le will stay here peace Warrior think