Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the report.
The Morrison Community Unit School District #6 Board of Education opened the evening of Monday, September 19, 2022, inviting public comments on the proposed Budget for fiscal year 2022-2023. Hearing none, the Budget will be offered to the Board of Education for final approval, at the October meeting. Superintendent Scott Vance remarked, “It is not a bad budget!”
Approval of the Consent Agenda followed, which included the recommendation to hire
a) Mike Anderson (Asst. Wrestling Coach at MHS)
b) Sarah Perry (1:1 Aide at Southside School
c) Shawn Swain (F/S Basketball Coach at MHS)
d) Warren Williams (7th/8th grade Boys Basketball Coach at MJHS.)
Old Business requiring Board action included the approval of the draft of the 2022-2023 District Budget; approval to return to the Learn Plan for 2022-23; purchase of uniforms for the Volleyball team. All items were unanimously approved. Old Business closed with information of upcoming Board member elections, noting that four full-term (four-year) seats are up for re-election. Applications may be received at the Morrison District Office located at 100 E. Knox Street, in Morrison, IL, or questions may be submitted to schoolboard@morrisonschools.org.
New Business discussions covered the details of the MCUSD #6 Drug Testing procedures; the upcoming School Improvement Plan; a new sign at MJHS; an application for another School Maintenance Grant. Details will be more forthcoming in future meetings.
Action Items approved were
a) the Agreement of Understanding with the Morrison Education Association
b) a retirement request from Diane Downs (Southside)
c) the purchase of an upgrade application to enhance the security of Skyward at the cost of $2800.
Superintendent Vance commented on the current situation of the total educational system, regarding the lack of available teachers. Morrison is currently leading two classes with aides, due to the lack of Teachers applying for full-time positions. Also, Jamie Rodriquez has agreed to change his instruction responsibilities from Social Studies to Special Education.
The next School Board meeting scheduled on Monday, October 17, will call for an approval of the proposed School Improvement Plan.
Citizens are welcome to attend the meetings at 100 E. Knox Street, Morrison, IL, or follow the viewing on Facebook Morrison Community Unit School District #6 beginning at 6:30 p.m. If the sound is off, click the “loud speaker” icon in the bottom, right corner.