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January 29, 2025

Capital School District, Wednesday, January 29, 2025.

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Board Members Present: Also Present: Ms. Duggins Dr. Victoir Cahoon, Interim Superintendent Mr. Christiansen Dr. Jackson Dr. DePrima 1.0 Open Session On a motion by Mr. Christiansen, seconded by Dr .Jackson, and on a unanimous vote, the board entered open session at 5:30 p.m. 1.01 Roll Call – Establishment of a Quorum On a roll call vote of 4/0: Dr. DePrima – present; Dr. Jackson – present; Mr. Christiansen – present; Ms. Duggins– present, quorum was established. [Executive session items are not shown.] 1.03 Reconvene Open Session Ms. Duggins reconvened the open session at 6:57 p.m. On a motion by Mr. Christiansen, seconded by Dr. Jackson, and on a unanimous vote, the board moved Agenda 2.03 Appointment – Board of Education member (Resolution No. 25-074) to be considered first on the agenda under 2.0 Action/Discussion/Information Items (A/D/I) 1.04 Public Comment None. 2.0 Action/Discussion/Information Items (A/D/I) 2.03 Appointment – Board of Education Member (Resolution No. 25-074) (A/D) On a motion by Dr. DePrima, seconded by Mr. Christiansen, and on a vote of 2/2: Dr. DePrima – yes; Dr. Jackson– no; Mr. Christiansen – yes; Ms. Duggins – no, Donna Johnson Geist was not approved as the new Board Member. On a motion by Dr. Jackson, seconded by Ms. Duggins, and on a vote of 2/2: Dr. DePrima – no, Dr. Jackson –yes; Mr. Christiansen – no; Ms. Duggins – yes, Vickie Pendleton was not approved as the new Board member. On a motion by Mr. Christiansen, seconded by Dr. DePrima, and on a vote of 2/2: Dr. DePrima – yes; Dr. Jackson– no; Mr. Christiansen – yes; Ms. Duggins – no, Dennis Hallock, Sr. was not approved as the new Board Member. Dr. DePrima made a motion nominating Rachel Engle as the new board member. There was no second to the motion, no action taken. On a motion by Dr. DePrima, seconded by Mr. Christiansen, and on a vote of 4/0: Dr. DePrima – yes; Dr. Jackson– yes; Mr. Christiansen – yes; Ms. Duggins – yes, the board tabled Resolution No. 25-074 Appointment of Board of Education Member until the special meeting to be held on February 6, 2025 at which time the top three candidates,

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Donna Johnson Geist, Dennis Hallock, Sr. and Vickie Pendleton will be interviewed with the same format as used in the first round of interviews. 2.01 Presentation - Superintendent Search Firm (D/I) Ray and Associates presented the Capital School District Stakeholder Report with the following agenda: - • Presented survey comments and reviewed survey results which included: - - o Strengths of the district - - o Strengths of the community - - o Leadership qualities to be considered for the new Superintendent - - o Critical issues facing the next Superintendent - • Discussed the 31 Characteristics. - - o Top ten characteristics recommended - - o Characteristics to be considered - • Timeline - • Reviewed promotional flyer for board approval of same pending any changes. 2.02 Approval of New Superintendent Profile for Advertisement (Resolution No. 25-075) On a motion by Mr. Christiansen, seconded by Dr. Jackson, and on a unanimous vote, the board deferred Agenda No. 2.02 Approval of New Superintendent Profile for Advertisement Resolution No. 25-075 until the February 6, 2025 special board of education meeting. 3.0 Adjournment 3.01 Adjournment On a motion by Mr. Christiansen, seconded by Dr. DePrima, and on a unanimous vote, the meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m.