South Central School District School Board June 2024


  • The Board approved the minutes, bills, and treasurer’s report.

  • The superintendent presented the amended budget for 2023-2024. Overall difference between revenues and expenditures was in the black around $20,000.

  • The Board discussed athletic and student handbook changes.

  • The Board renewed its membership to the Illinois Association of School Boards.

  • The Board heard the first reading of the Press Policy update # 115.

  • The Board approved the Treasurer’s Bond.

  • The Board heard updates on the roofing project for SCHS gym roof replacement and the addition of the outside refrigerator/freezer and improvements that are ongoing at SCES.

  • The Board hired Cameron Eischens as a HS Math Teacher and Lacy Green as an ES Teachers Aide.

  • The Board hired several paid assistant coaches: MS Co-Assistant Softball Coaches: Paul Ruholl and Jeremy Chasteen, MS Assistant Baseball Coach: Jeremy Dodson, HS Assistant Baseball Coach: Spencer Johannes, HS Assistant Cheer Coach: Jordan Geiler, Lunchroom Supervisor SCES: Alex Phillips, Bianca Little: Marching Band/Color Guard.  

  • The Board approved a letter of retirement from Julie Green.

  • The Board congratulated Ginny Keen on her 16 years of service as district bookkeeper and wished her well in her wonderful retirement.

  • The Board approved resignations from Emily Piper as a HS Math Teacher and Assistant Scholar Bowl.

  • The Board accepted a letter of resignation from Sara Beth Williams as Color Guard Sponsor.

  • The Board increased officials' pay for the 2024-2025 school year.

  • The Board approved the contract for 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 with the South Central Education Association.

  • The Board approved a memorandum of understanding with the South Central Federation Of Support Personnel, Local #6393, IFT-AFT, AFL-CIO for the 2024-2025 school year.

  •  The Board approved the salary sheet proposal for staff and administrators not covered under any agreement. 

  • The Board increased all substitute pay for the 2024-2025 school year.

  • The Board approved all bids for improvements at SCES from Johannes Construction.



NEXT MEETING: July 17, 2024 6:00 P.M.