At last night's regularly scheduled board meeting, the following action took place.

The board approved the Consent Agenda that included the

Approval of the agenda,

Approval and signing of the regular meeting minutes on June 27, 2024,

Approval of bills, payroll, and Treasurer’s Report,

Establishment of a Working Cash fund,

Authorization for the District to expend funds to cover the costs of salaries, materials, and supplies until the FY25 budget is adopted,

Authorization for the Superintendent to develop a tentative budget for FY25,

To dispose of closed session verbatim audio recordings from August 2022 to February 2023 per 5 ILCS 120/2.6c.

The board approved updates and changes to the employee and student/parent handbooks.

The board authorized the construction of a pole bard to provide a solution to growing storage needs.

The board updated Board Policy 7:60 to ensure that non-resident employees' children may enroll and attend Bethel Grade School.

The board approved an Alternative Learning Opportunities Program agreement with the Regional Office of Education #13. This will provide our students with an academic success coach.  We will be sharing this staff member with Sumemrsville Grade School. 

The board heard presentations on a FOIA request, the Title grants, and a proposed dishwasher purchase.  The superintendent was directed to acquire more quotes for the dishwasher.

The board discussed and selected three finalists to select an architect for the new addition.

After a closed session of about 20 minutes, the following action took place.

The board authorized the posting of a volunteer assistant softball coach.

Mr. Cass gave his Superintendent's Report that included information from registration, the financial audit, and softball field updates.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:24 PM.