Tuscola Community Unified School District 301 Board of Education met March 26.
Here is the minutes provided by the Board:
The meeting was called to order by the president. The secretary called the roll, and those present were as follows: Spillman, Mooney, Quinn, Mannen, Ring and Boyer. Absent: Marx.
The Board discussed the new policy on Public Comment and action was deferred until the next meeting.
The following visitors were recognized:
Jerry Jones addressed the Board regarding security cameras in the district and whether or not all were working.
Mrs. Jeannie Craddock read a statement on behalf of TEA.
Mrs. Tammy Baer addressed the Board regarding notification timelines and procedures.
A motion was made by Mannen and seconded by Spillman to accept the following donations: Ken and Judy Landeck: FFA - $500 and Anonymous: Band - $200. Motion carried unanimously.
Mrs. Hannah Steedly, NW teacher and Mr. Tim McCollum gave a presentation on the Golden Apple Program set for June 11-28 for K-4 students.
Mr. Allen updated the Board on upcoming testing and special activities planned at the high school highlighting a planned visit by Chris Herren, a noted athlete and motivational speaker.
Mrs. Munson noted upcoming testing and activities at East Prairie reminding Board members promotion was May 23 at 7:00 p.m. at the high school.
Mr. Wallace reported on North Ward activities also noting upcoming testing, Family Reading night, and Pre-K-K Roundup April 9-11. He also thanked PTO for all of their assistance this year.
A motion was made by Mannen and seconded by Spillman to approve the January Board Policy updates. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Smith reported on district finances and summer projects. He provided Board members with additional Bond information. He noted due to various issues with fans at sporting events this year a Fan Code of Conduct was developed. Mr. Smith also reminded the Board the May meeting would fall on Memorial Day and the Board might want to consider moving it to May 21 instead of May 28. He noted the 2018- 2019 district calendar would be available for final approval next month. Mr. Smith also told the Board, Mrs. Kathy Fair, Speech was working on a grant to provide speech services during the summer.
Mrs. Mannen and Mr. Spillman reported on the Parent-Teacher Discipline Advisory Committee recommending that the principals work with teachers in their respective buildings to create building-specific recommendations for parent-teacher advisory committees and bring back to the board for approval.
A motion was made by Spillman and seconded by Quinn to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
A motion was made by Spillman and seconded by Quinn to go in to closed session at 8:30 p.m. for the purpose of discussion of Personnel, Student Discipline, and Negotiations. Motion carried unanimously.
A motion was made by Mannen and seconded by Boyer to come out of closed session at 9:22 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
A motion was made by Boyer and seconded by Mooney to employ Mr. Steve Fiscus as high school principal. Motion carried unanimously.
A motion was made by Spillman and seconded by Mannen to accept the resignation of Nicole Breen as North Ward teacher. Motion carried unanimously.
A motion was made by Boyer and seconded by Quinn to adjourn at 9:24 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
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