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FOR THE RECORD

March 10, 2025 | The Paper of Montgomery County |

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Southmont Schools Board of Trustees Regular School Board Meeting

Corporation Board Room

Monday, March 10, 2025 – 6:00 p.m.

Public Meeting

  1. Call to Order
  2. II. Pledge of Allegiance

The Mountie Men Read 5th grade helpers will be here to do the Pledge of Allegiance

  1. III. Roll Call
  2. IV. Welcome and Recognition of Visitors. –

We will be recognizing Student/Staff of the Month.

Michael Byrum will have a presentation on Diploma Requirements

  • Resolution to the Agenda
  • Public Comments
  • Consent Agenda: (minutes, monthly claims, field trips/facilities usage, contributions/gifts and personnel )

Minutes from previous meetings

Claims/Payrolls

Personnel:

Approve resignation of Christian Webb – full time substitute – New Market – effective Feb. 21.; Laura Moore – permanent sub – New Market Elementary – Approve resignation of Heather Wilkinson – Instructional Aide – Jr. High – effective February 19, 2025. -Approve resignation of Addison Monroe – Instructional Aide – Southmont Jr. High – effective immediately. -Approve resignation of Makaila Underwood – Aide – New Market – effective immediately. -Kiera Dixon – Maternity Leave Request – March 21, 2025 – end of school year. -Rescind JH Spring Play Assistant – Dana Hunt – $750.00 -Taylor Norton – JH Spring Play Assistant – $750.00. -Extra Duty Recommendations: Rebekah Thomas, IHSAA Girls BB Regional Worker – $120.00; Raymond Jones, IHSAA Girls BB Regional Worker – $120.00; Katy Yoakum, IHSAA Girls BB Regional Worker – $120.0; Erin Barry, IHSAA Girls BB Regional Worker – $120.00; Brad Acton – IHSAA Girls BB Regional Worker – $120.00; Dan Chadd, IHSAA Girls BB Regional Worker – $120.00; Bryce Adams, IHSAA Girls BB Regional Worker – $120.00; Deryk Benge, Boys 7 Girls BB Seasons and IHSAA Regional Event BB Clock – $1750.00. -Tim Flagg – JH Track Coach – $1500.00. -Amy Reeves – JH Assistant Track Coach – $1053.00. -Jim Gary – JH Assistant Track Coach – $1053.00. -Elliott Franklin – Varsity Girls Tennis Coach – $4000.00. -Cayla Dennis – JH Softball Coach – $1250.00. -Hannah Bowman – JH Softball Coach – $1250.00. -Ryan Needham – JH Assistant Softball Coach – Volunteer. -Bailey Long – JH Assistant Softball Coach – Volunteer. -Claire Remley – Varsity Assistant Softball Coach – Volunteer. -Josh Gray – JH Boys Golf Coach – $1000.00. -Chris Sering – JH Assistant Boys Golf Coach – Volunteer. -Cole Thomas – JH Baseball Coach – $1250.00. -Desson Hannum – JH Baseball Coach – $1250.00. -Eric Mason – JH Assistant Baseball Coach – Volunteer. -Justin Bullock – JH Assistant Baseball Coach – Volunteer. -FFA Livestock Evaluation Team to Marshall-Putnam Fairgrounds, Henry, IL on April 19, 2025. -FFA Livestock Evaluation Team to Joliet Junior College, Joliet, IL on April 4 – 5, 2025.

  • Items for Action:

1. Approve NEOLA Board Policies Updates.

2. Policy 6550 – Travel Payment & Reimbursement – move to $.70/per mile..

3. Attendance Officer Resolution.

  1. Report from Superintendent:
  2. Items for Discussion by the Board

Moving the July 14th Board Meeting

  • Adjournment

Future Meetings:

April 14, 2025 – Regular Meeting – Corporation Board Room – 6:00 PM

May 12, 2025 – Regular Meeting – Corporation Board Room – 6:00 PM

This meeting site is handicap accessible. Any person requiring further accommodation should contact the Superintendent at the School Corporation office.