September 15, 2011 at 5:00 PM - REGULAR MEETING
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I. Call to Order/Roll Call
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(This is how the meeting begins.)
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II. Pledge of Allegiance
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(The Board members and the people in attendance are invited to say the Pledge of Allegiance.)
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III. Additions/Changes to Agenda
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(The Board of Education may use this opportunity to pull items out of the consent agenda at regular board meetings to be voted on separately, or may add items for discussion purposes at regular and Committee of the Whole meetings.)
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IV. Public Hearing on 2011-2012 Official School Budget
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(The Board of Education will conduct a public hearing on the 2011-2012 official budget which has been on display for at least 30 days prior to adopting the budget. Dr. Wolfe will bring an updated budget because conditions have changed since the posting of the tentative budget.)
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V. Adopt 2011-2012 Official School Budget
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(After the public hearing the board members will vote to approve the 2011-2012 official school budget.)
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VI. Presentations/Recognitions
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(The Board of Education periodically hears presentations from students, District 33 departments and programs, and outside groups in order to keep the Board informed of District operations and opportunities. There are no presentations scheduled for this board meeting.)
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VII. Public Comment
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(Public comments (limited to 3 minutes each) are welcome at this Board of Education meeting. In order to conduct productive meetings, there will be no dialogue with the public about topics during this meeting. The Board may make a brief response to a public comment, or will provide for follow-up with individuals or groups at a later date, if the Board determines that issues require additional research. For certain issues that require additional understanding the Board may also schedule a special meeting where public dialogue can occur. Thank you for your interest in district issues and for your understanding of meeting protocol.)
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VIII. E.T.A.W.C. Statement - (Kathy McKee)
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(The Elementary Teachers' Association of West Chicago has an opportunity to address the Board of Education.)
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IX. Consent Agenda *
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(The Board reviews minutes from past meetings to make sure they reflect that specific meeting. Each month the Board reviews expenditures, payroll, and the financial statements of the District. The Board may accept resignations, employ certified staff, approve leave requests, approve classified staff changes, adopt policies and job descriptions, approve disposal of closed session recordings, and approve other related staffing and employment requests and expenditures.)
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IX.A. Approve Board of Education meeting minutes
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IX.B. Approve current expenditures
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IX.C. Approve current payrolls
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IX.D. Approve current imprest list
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IX.E. Accept resignations
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IX.F. Employ personnel
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IX.G. Approve request for maternity leaves, unpaid leaves of absence, job transfers, and /or job shares
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IX.H. Approve classified staff changes
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IX.I. Approve disposition of closed session audio tapes
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X. Financial Reports
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(The Board receives monthly updates on the District's financial situation compared to the adopted budget. This is a good check to see if we are close to budget predictions for the year. The Board also receives student activity account reports from each school during the school term.)
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X.A. Treasurer's Report
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X.B. Statement of Position
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X.C. Budget Report
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X.D. Student Activity Account Report
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X.E. Revenue report (update of receipts)
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XI. Action Items *
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(These are additional items which are not routine and are acted on as individual motions. These items may be moved into the consent agenda if requested by the Board.)
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XI.A. Approve 2011-2012 application for recognition of schools
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(This application is approved by the Board of Education on an annual basis. Administration verifies that District 33 schools meet mandated criteria, the Board approves the application, and the State recognizes District 33 schools as public schools in Illinois.)
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XI.B. Approve District Improvement Plan for English Language Learners (ELL's)
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(Kristina Davis, our Director of Learning, will provide a summary of District 33's plan for the improvement of achievement of ELL's.)
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XI.C. Approve extra duty assignments
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(The Board of Education approves extra duty assignments which are filled by teachers who are paid at contract defined rates.)
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XII. New / Ongoing Business with Possible Action *
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(These items are typically items that have been in discussion over one or more board meetings. New topics are brought to the Board in this section also. The Board may act on any item when it is satisfied it has all the necessary information to make an informed decision.)
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XII.A. Bond sale parameters resolution
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(Dr. Kathy Wolfe, District 33's Assistant Superintendent for Business and Operations, and Tammie Beckwith Schallmo from PMA Securities, Inc. will present information to the Board of Education regarding the sale of the remaining referendum bonds which were approved by the voters last November. The Board will be asked to approve the sale of the remaining bonds at the October 6th meeting. The action item is called a parameters resolution.)
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XII.B. Bussing situation
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(This will be discussion on the current situation of bus transportation and a summary of the Town Hall Meeting with Illinois Central.)
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XII.C. Class size
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(The Board of Education will be given an update on student enrollment and the class size situation.)
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XIII. Information Items
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(There are regularly scheduled reports on a number of information items the Board wishes to track. Additional items are sometimes included to keep the Board informed of topics and issues that are related to District 33 or to public education in general.)
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XIII.A. Current job listings
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XIII.B. Short term maternity leave report
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XIII.C. Student attendance report
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XIII.D. Student suspension report
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XIII.E. Truancy referral report
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XIII.F. Freedom of Information report
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XIII.G. Out-of-district placement of students with disabilities
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XIII.H. Sixth day enrollment
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(Each year we take a sixth day enrollment count as unofficial indicators of student enrollment until the final count is taken for the year in the last attendance day of September.)
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XIII.I. Report of open enrollment and child care requests
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(The Board will receive a report of the number of families accessing transfers from one school to another through open enrollment or child care options.)
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XIV. Report of District Committee Meetings
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(This is an opportunity for administrators and Board members who have attended various committees and other meetings to give brief reports of discussions from those meetings.)
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XIV.A. Foundation for Educational Excellence - September 8, 2011 (S. Stibal)
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XIV.B. PTO Council - August 25, 2011 (C. Scheck)
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XIV.C. Middle School Project Steering Committee
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XIV.D. Legislative Committee - Ed Leman
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XV. Review of Upcoming Meetings/Events
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(This is a schedule of the upcoming meetings and events that Board members may be attending.)
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XV.A. PTO Council - September 22, 2011 - 9:15 a.m. - Middle School Library Learning Center
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(Board Rep - )
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XV.B. Council of Governments - September 26, 2011 - 6:00 p.m. - School District 94 Board Room
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XV.C. WeGo Together For Kids Family Night - September 27, 2011 - 6:00 p.m. - West Chicago Middle School
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Topic - "What's for dinner?"
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XV.D. SASED Board of Control - September 28, 2011 - 7:00 p.m. - Naperville, IL
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XV.E. Next Committee of the Whole Board Meeting - October 6, 2011 - 7:00 p.m. - ESC
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XV.F. Board of Education and Administration Gathering - October 8, 2011 - 7:00 p.m. - The Scheck's House
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XV.G. Next Regular Board of Education Meeting - October 20, 2011 - 7:00 p.m. - ESC
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XV.H. Foundation for Educational Excellence - TBD - 5:30 p.m. - ESC
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XVI. Closed Session
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(The Board of Education may convene into closed session to discuss confidential matters. Listed below are the kinds of topics that the Board may discuss in closed session. The Board may take action upon reconvening into open session only during regular or special board meetings. If action is needed at a Committee of the Whole meeting the Board can take action only if the item is specifically listed on the agenda.)
Discuss information regarding collective bargaining, litigation matters, sale/purchase/lease of property, student discipline, and the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees (action may follow discussion) |
XVII. Action Items Following Closed Session
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(The Board of Education approves closed session minutes as read after reconvening to open session, and may take action on any other items that are listed on the posted agenda.)
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XVII.A. Approve closed session minutes as read *
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(This is a regular task of the Board of Education if an executive session is held. After the Board reconvenes to open session it is required that the board members approve these minutes.)
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XVIII. Adjournment
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(This is how the meeting ends.)
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