January 17, 2024 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting - AMENDED

I. Roll Call and Establishment of Quorum

II. Honorary Superintendent

III. Pledge of Allegiance Led by Honorary Superintendent

IV. Review of the Agenda
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends that the Board President accept the agenda as presented. (Roll call vote)

V. Forum

V.A. Receiving of Individuals and Guests

V.A.1. November Students of the Month

V.A.1.a. TMS Students of the Month - Jharita Jordan

V.A.1.b. WBO Students of the Month - Jessica Knobbe

V.A.2. December Students of the Month

V.A.2.a. TMS Students of the Month - Ryan Kabara

V.A.2.b. WBO Students of the Month - Theresa Oberding

V.A.3. Troy Hofer Elementary School Exemplary Designation on Illinois State Report Card

V.A.4. Illinois Principals Association Three Rivers Division Principal of the Year Award - Kristin Copes

V.B. Board Communication

V.C. Comments From the Public 

V.D. District Office Quick Reports

V.D.1. Dr. J. Tsoukalas - Assistant Superintendent of Teaching & Learning

V.D.2. T. Moore - Executive Director of Finance

VI. Consent Agenda
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval of the Consent agenda items as presented. (Roll call vote)

VI.A. Financial Statements and Treasurer's Report

VI.A.1. Financials

VI.A.2. Treasurer's Report

VI.B. Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting 2023_12_20

VI.C. Minutes of the Truth in Taxation Hearing 2023_12_20

VI.D. Minutes of the Regular Meeting 2023_12_20

VI.E. Minutes of the Closed Session 2023_12_20

VI.F. Payments of Interim Bills & Payroll Liabilities in the Amount of $1,491,102.37

VI.G. Approved Invoices in the Amount of $2,116,146.04

VI.H. Destruction of Closed Session Audio Tapes - 2022_6_15

VI.I. Approve SOWIC Action

VI.J. Approve SOWIC Personnel Report

VII. Closed Session (ILCS 120/2 Sec. 2 (c) (1) (5) (9) (11)

VIII. Action Items

VIII.A. Personnel [Policy 5:30]

VIII.A.1. Appointments - ESP
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval of these ESP appointments contingent on the verification of credentials as well as the completion of the required background check to the satisfaction of the District Administration. (Roll call vote)

VIII.A.1.a. Fick, Eric - Maintenance Technician, Full-Time, Facilities Services

VIII.A.1.b. Norvell, Tyisha - Lunch/Recess Supervisor, Part-Time, Cronin

VIII.A.1.c. Finley, Saundra - Lunch/Recess Supervisor, Part-Time, WBO

VIII.A.1.d. Gutierrez, Claudia - Custodian, Full-Time, Shorewood

VIII.A.1.e. O'Brien, Luke - Building Engineer, Full-Time, WBO

VIII.A.1.f. Powell, Lynn - Custodian, Full-Time, Craughwell

VIII.A.1.g. Howard-Brown, Emonte - Custodian, Full-Time, Shorewood

VIII.A.2. Appointments - At-Will Substitute Employees
Superintendent's Recommendation 
The Superintendent recommends the approval of these at-will substitute employees contingent on the verification of credentials as well as the completion of the required background check to the satisfaction of the District Administration. (Roll call vote)

VIII.A.2.a. Henry, Philip - Substitute Teacher

VIII.A.3. Resignations
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval of these resignations. (Roll call vote)

VIII.A.3.a. Carpenter, Michael - Substitute Technology Associate (Effective 12/20/2023)

VIII.A.3.b. Raisor, Robert - Building Engineer, Shorewood (Deceased 12/28/2023)

VIII.A.3.c. Soto, Liliana - Early Childhood Specialist, District Office (Effective 3/1/2024)

VIII.B. Policy Updates as Presented by the IASB 2nd & Final Reading
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval of these policy updates as presented by the IASB as a 2nd & final reading. (Roll call vote) 

VIII.B.1. 2:20 Powers and Duties of the Board of Education; Indemnification

VIII.B.2. 2:120 Board Member Development

VIII.B.3. 2:200 Types of Board of Education Meetings

VIII.B.4. 2:220 Board of Education Meeting Procedure

VIII.B.5. 2:220 - E2 Exhibit - Motion to Adjourn to Closed Meeting

VIII.B.6. 2:220 - E6 Exhibit - Log of Closed Meeting Minutes

VIII.B.7. 4:10 Fiscal and Business Management

VIII.B.8. 4:60 Purchases and Contracts

VIII.B.9. 4:130 Free and Reduced-Price Food Services

VIII.B.10. 4:130 - E Exhibit - Free and Reduced-Price Food Services; Meal Charge Notifications

VIII.B.11. 4:160 Environmental Quality of Buildings and Grounds

VIII.B.12. 5:30 Hiring Process and Criteria

VIII.B.13. 5:190 Teacher Qualifications

VIII.B.14. 5:200 Terms and Conditions of Employment and Dismissal

VIII.B.15. 5:210 Resignations

VIII.B.16. 5:250 Leaves of Absence

VIII.B.17. 5:330 Sick Days, Vacation, Holidays, and Leaves

VIII.B.18. 6:15 School Accountability

VIII.B.19. 6:30 Organization of Instruction

VIII.B.20. 6:50 School Wellness

VIII.B.21. 6:60 Curriculum Content

VIII.B.22. 6:230 Library Media Program

VIII.B.23. 7:60 Residence

VIII.B.24. 7:70 Attendance and Truancy

VIII.B.25. 7:160 Student Appearance

VIII.B.26. 7:190 Student Behavior

VIII.B.27. 7:270 Administering Medicines to Students

VIII.B.28. 7:285 Anaphylaxis Prevention, Response, and Management Program

VIII.B.29. 7:290 Suicide and Depression Awareness and Prevention

VIII.B.30. 8:30 Visitors to and Conduct on School Property

VIII.C. Policy Update - Review and Monitoring 2nd & Final Reading
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval of the review of this policy and updating the policy approval date as a 2nd & final reading. (Roll call vote)

VIII.C.1. 4:30 Revenue and Investments

VIII.D. Student Attendance Calendar 2024/2025 - 2nd & Final Reading
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval of the 2024/2025 student attendance calendar as a 2nd & final reading. (Roll call vote)

VIII.E. Hazardous Routes Resolution
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval of this resolution as presented. (Roll call vote)

VIII.F. Possible Motion to Approve Additional 3-Month Third-Party Cleaning Services Agreement
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the Board make this motion to approve the additional 3-month third-party cleaning services agreement. (Roll call vote)

VIII.G. Annual Authorization to Prepare 2024-2025 Budget
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends that the Board grant authorization to prepare 2024-2025 Budget. (Roll call vote)

VIII.H. Possible Motion to Grant Property Easement and Right of Way to the City of Joliet
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval to grant property easement and right of way to the City of Joliet as presented. (Roll call vote)

VIII.I. Approval of the 2024 Summer Renovation Projects with Bear Construction
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval of these 2024 summer renovation projects with Bear Construction as presented. (Roll call vote)

VIII.J. Approval to Purchase 1 Cargo Van & 1 Pickup Truck Through Ron Tirapelli Ford
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent Recommends the approval to purchase 1 cargo van and 1 pickup truck through Ron Tirapelli Ford as presented. (Roll call vote)

VIII.K. Approval of Equipment Disposition
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval of the disposition of this equipment. (Roll call vote)

VIII.L. Shorewood Elementary Intramural Sports Session 2 Proposal
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval of the Shorewood Elementary Intramural Sports Session 2 proposal. (Roll call vote)

VIII.M. Craughwell Elementary Fundraisers
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval of these fundraisers as presented. (Roll call vote)

VIII.M.1. Craughwell Elementary Panera Fundraiser

VIII.M.2. Craughwell Elementary Cemeno's Pizza Fundraiser

VIII.N. Hofer Elementary McDonald's Fundraiser
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval of this fundraiser as presented. (Roll call vote)

VIII.O. Cronin Elementary McDonald's Fundraiser
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval of this fundraiser as presented. (Roll call vote)

IX. Discussion/Informational Items

IX.A. Superintendent's Report

IX.B. Suspension/Expulsion Reports

IX.C. Board of Education Discussion

IX.C.1. Letters and communication

IX.C.2. FOIA Requests  

IX.C.2.a. IBEW Local 176

IX.C.2.b. North America Procurement Council, Inc. PBC

IX.C.2.c. North America Procurement Council, Inc. PBC (2)

IX.C.2.d. Legal Action Chicago

IX.C.3. Information and questions from Board members and responses

IX.C.4. Comments from public on agenda items

IX.C.5. Advanced Planning
February 1, 2024 - Multicultural Festival
February 7, 2024 - Coffee with the Superintendent
February 16, 2024 - School Improvement Day, Half Day Student Attendance
February 19, 2024 - Presidents' Day, No Student Attendance/District Closed
February 21, 2024 - Next Regular Board Meeting

IX.D. Closed Session (ILCS 120/2 Sec. 2 (c) (1) (2) (5) (9) (11)

X. Adjournment