East Central Reporter

Edgar County Community Unit School District 6 Board of Education met Sept. 16.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

Jim Spesard called the Budget Meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.

Roll Call:

Members Present: Shelley Good. John Rogers, Reed Nolen, Cody Denton, Jim Spesard, Crisite Thevenin and Kris Martinez

Members Absent: None

Jim Spesard adjourned the Budget Meeting at 6:33 p.m. Kris Martinez seconded. All members voted aye-motioned approved.

Voting aye: Jim Spesard, John Rogers, Cody Denton, Reed Nolen, Cristie Thevenin, Shelley Good and Kris Martinez

Voting nay: None

Jim Spesard called the Regular Meeting to order at 6:33 p.m.

Roll Call:

Members Present: Jim Spesard, John Rogers, Cody Denton, Reed Nolen, Cristie Thevenin, Shelley Good and Kris Martinez

Members Absent: None

Correspondence: None

Public Comment: Pam Lucas voiced concern with a communication gap with 5th grade students participating in sports.

Reed Nolen moved to approve previous minutes for August. Cristie Thevenin seconded. All members voted aye- motion approved.

Voting aye: Shelley Good, John Rogers, Cody Denton, Reed Nolen, Jim Spesard. Cristie Thevenin and Kris Martinez

Voting nay: None

Reed Nolen moved to approve financial matters and imprest fund reimbursement of $3,770.64. John Rogers seconded. All members voted aye motion approved.

Voting aye: John Rogers, Shelley Good, Cody Denton, Reed Nolen, Jim Spesard, Cristie Thevenin and Kris Martinez

Voting nay: None

Reed Nolen moved to approve the FY25 budget as presented. Cristie Thevenin seconded. All members voted aye- motion approved.

Voting aye: John Rogers, Shelley Good, Cody Denton, Reed Nolen, Jim Spesard, Cristie Thevenin and Kris Martinez

Voting nay: None

Reed Nolen moved to approve the FY25 Salary and Benefits data as presented. Kris Martinez seconded. All members voted aye-motion approved.

Voting aye: John Rogers, Cody Denton, Reed Nolen, Jim Spesard, Cristie Thevenin, Kris Martinez and Shelley Good

Voting nay: None

Cody Denton moved to approve the FY25 Risk Management Plan as presented. Reed Nolen seconded. All members voted aye- motion approved.

Voting aye: John Rogers, Reed Nolen, Cody Denton, Jim Spesard, Cristie Thevenin, Kris Martinez and Shelley Good

Voting nay: None

John Rogers moved to approve the senior trip to Tampa/Clearwater, FL on April 26-29, 2025. Cristie Thevenin seconded. All members voted aye-motion approved.

Voting aye: John Rogers, Cody Denton, Reed Nolen, Jim Spesard, Cristie Thevenin, Kris Martinez and Shelley Good

Voting nay: None

Cristie Thevenin moved to approve the FFCLA trip to Springfield September 27-28, 2024. Kris Martinez seconded. All members voted aye-motion approved.

Voting aye: John Rogers, Cody Denton, Reed Nolen, Jim Spesard, Cristie Thevenin. Kris Martinez and Shelley Good

Voting nay: None

John Rogers moved to approve HS baseball co-op with Georgetown. Cody Denton seconded. All members voted aye- motion approved.

Voting aye: John Rogers, Cody Denton, Reed Nolen, Jim Spesard, Cristie Thevenin, Kris Martinez and Shelley Good

Voting nay: None

Reed Nolen moved to adjourn Regular Session at 7:20 p.m. Cristie Thevenin seconded. All members voted aye-motion approved.

Voting aye: John Rogers, Cody Denton, Reed Nolen, Jim Spesard, Crisite Thevenin, Kris Martinez and Shelley Good

Voting nay:

None

Jim Spesard called the Executive Session to order at 7:21 p.m.

Roll Call:

Members Present: John Rogers, Shelley Good, Cody Denton, Jim Spesard, Cristie Thevenin, Kris Martinez and Reed Nolen

Members Absent: None

Cody Denton moved to adjourn Executive Session at 8:21 p.m. Jim Spesard seconded. All members voted aye-motion approved.

Voting aye: John Rogers, Shelley Good, Cody Denton, Jim Spesard, Cristie Thevenin, Kris Martinez and Reed Nolen

Voting nay: None

Jim Spesard called Regular Session back to order at 8:22 p.m.

Roll Call:

Members Present: John Rogers, Shelley Good, Cody Denton, Jim Spesard, Cristie Thevenin, Kris Martinez and Reed Nolen

Members Absent: None

Cody Denton moved to approve the resignation of Kelsey Potter as JH Volleyball Coach. Cristie Thevenin seconded. All members voted aye-motion approved.

Voting aye: John Rogers, Cody Denton, Shelley Good, Jim Spesard, Cristie Thevenin, Kris Martinez and Reed Nolen

Voting nay: None

Cody Denton moved to approve Robbie Rollins for FCS teacher starting January 2025. Cristie Thevenin seconded. All members voted aye-motion approved.

Voting aye: John Rogers, Cody Denton, Shelley Good, Jim Spesard, Cristie Thevenin, Kris Martinez and Reed Nolen

Voting nay: None

Cody Denton moved to approve Clara Wheeler for the position of part-time teaching assistant for online Spanish and Special Education (Monday, Wednesday, Friday 11:30-3:05), contingent upon successfully completing a background criminal/sex offender screening. Cristie Thevenin seconded. All members voted aye-motion approved.

Voting aye: Cody Denton, John Rogers, Shelley Good, Jim Spesard, Crisite Thevenin, Kris Martinez and Reed Nolen

Voting Nay: None

Cody Denton moved to approve Rebecca Spires for the position of part-time teaching assistant for online Spanish and Special Education (Tuesday, Thursday 7:45-3:05), contingent upon successfully completing a background criminal/sex offender screening. Cristie Thevenin seconded. All members voted aye-motion approved.

Voting aye: John Rogers, Shelley Good, Cody Denton, Jim Spesard, Cristie Thevenin, Kris Martinez and Reed Nolen

Voting nay: None

Cody Denton moved to approve Rhonda Keys to the certified substitute list. Cristie Thevenin seconded. All members voted aye-motion approved.

Voting aye: John Rogers, Shelley Good, Cody Denton, Jim Spesard, Cristie Thevenin, Kris Martinez and Reed Nolen

Voting nay: None

Cody Denton moved to adjourn Regular Session at 8:26 p.m. Cristie Thevenin seconded. All members voted aye- motion approved.

Voting aye: John Rogers, Shelley Good, Cody Denton, Jim Spesard, Cristie Thevenin, Kris Martinez and Reed Nolen

Voting nay: None

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