Good Morning,
The Board of Education held its Regular monthly meeting on Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 6pm in the District Office. The following items were discussed and action taken:
1. Approval of the Consent Agenda, including Minutes for the February 20, 2025 Regular Board of Education Meeting; Minutes for the March 11, 2025 Special Board of Education Meeting; Executive Session Minutes from February 20, 2025 to remain confidential; Semi-Annual Review of Executive Session Minutes from September 2024 - February 2025 and to remain confidential; Bills for March 2025; Financial Reports for February 2025; Suspensions Imposed by Building Administrators for February 2025; Set the FY2025 Amended Budget Hearing for June 17, 2025 at 5:45PM in the BUSD District Office.
2. The Superintendent's Report included positive praise of Winter Sports programs. Principal's reports included upcoming events and student highlights. Maintenance report included updates on facilities.
3. The district received one FOIA request from Proton for Vender information.
4. The following items were considered and approved:
Approved the annual IHSA membership renewal for 2025-2026.
Approved waiving student fees for the 2025-2026 school year.
Approved the FY26 Consolidated District Plan.
Approved the overnight trip request for FFA State Convention and FFA Leadership Camp.
Approved the FY2024 District Audit
The Board entered into Executive Session and the following items were approved following executive session:
Accepted the resignation of the following employees: Olivia Heinzman (JH Asst. Softball Coach), Mary Weaver (District Nurse), Raeghan Fitzjerrells (GS Teacher), Bob Herzing (HS Guidance Counselor), Katie Rankin (JH Cheer Coach)
Honorary Dismissal of the following coaches: Elicia Marlow (HS Asst. Volleyball), Mark Hicks (JH Head Baseball)
Employed Ella Zahm as
Physical Education/Health/Dr. Ed Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year, pending certification and background check
Employed Jerry Case as JH Science Teacher
for the
2025-2026 school year, pending background check
Employed Emily Irwin as District Social Worker for the
2025-2026 school year, pending certification and background check
Rehired the following Fall/Winter Athletic Coaches/Volunteers:
Jackson Pierce (Head Cross Country, Girls Basketball)
Donna Wilkey (Head HS and JH Volleyball)
Matt Strain (Head Fall Baseball and JH Boys Basketball Asst.)
Chad Shreves (Head HS and JH Bowling, and Fall Asst. Baseball)
Hannah Pierce (JH Cross Country)
Seirra Forristall (HS Asst. Girls Basketball)
Jaxon Helm (Head HS Boys Basketball)
Wayne Stone (Asst. HS Boys Basketball)
Travis Helm (HS Boys Basketball Volunteer)
Amanda Korte (JH Girls Basketball Asst.)
Travis Marlow (Head JH Boys Basketball)
Savanna Petersen (JH Asst. Volleyball)
Amy Shreve (Volunteer HS and JH Bowling)
Savannah Creighton (HS Head Cheer)
Madalyn Sneed (Volunteer HS Cheer)
Rehired the following Probationary Teachers:
Madison Bock (Year 3 to 4), Michelle Marlow (Year 3 to 4), Melanie Spangler (Year 3 to 4), Stephanie Wilson (Year 3 to 4), Levi Weathers (Year 3 to 4)
Sadie Lowe (Year 2 to 3), Destiny Massie (Year 2 to 3), Savanna Petersen (Year 2 to 3), Cynthia Hudspath (Year 2 to 3)
Wayne Stone (Year 1 to 2), Olivia Heinzman (Year 1 to 2), Jaxon Helm (Year 1 to 2), Whitney Waldman (Year 1 to 2)
Granted Tenure to the following Teachers: Mary Minor, Rebekah Willett, and Hannah Pierce
Approved the principal contract of Amanda Strohschein for the 2025-2026 school year.
Approved a 5% salary increase for non-CBA employees for the 2025-2026 school year
Approved to post for vacant/new positions (see attached)
DISCLAIMER: This is an unofficial, Board of Education Meeting Recap. Nothing in this constitutes approved minutes.