Jasper County School Board Meeting Highlights – February 2025
The Jasper County School Board convened in Newton for its regular February meeting, where the following actions and discussions took place:
- Bills Approved: The Board approved the payment of all bills as presented.
- Roofing Project: A bid of $1,152,713 from Joiner Sheet Metal Roofing was approved for the Newton Elementary School roofing project. This summer’s work will involve installing an EPDM membrane instead of a metal roof.
- Energy Transition Grant: The Board was updated on the state’s finalization of the Energy Transition Grant, which will reimburse the District for certain costs associated with the Elementary School roofing project.
- School Calendar Discussion: The Board discussed the current and future school calendars but took no action at this time.
- Open School Board Position: The deadline to apply for the open School Board position is Thursday, March 6th, by 4:00 p.m. Interested candidates can contact the Unit Office for more details.
- Personnel Updates:
- Accepted the retirement of Brad Harris, effective at the end of the 2027-2028 school year.
- Accepted resignations from the following staff members:
- Sarah Bartheleme, NES Special Education Teacher
- Jordan Brewer, NCHS Night Custodian
- Brad Powers, District Maintenance Worker
- Cheryl James, NCHS Golf Coach
- Alyssa Klukis, JCJH Cheerleading Sponsor
- New Hires:
- Taylor Gray and Lily Hemmen as NES Elementary Teachers
- Emily Ross as NES Elementary Music Teacher
- Gabrielle Lyell as NES Special Education Teacher
- Brooklyn Herman as NES Full-Time Substitute Teacher
- Trish Cochran as NCHS Kitchen Manager
- The District is currently seeking applicants for an NCHS Golf Coach and a JCJH Cheerleading Sponsor.
The next regular Jasper County School Board meeting is scheduled for March 17th, 2025.