September 19, 2012 at 6:30 PM - Public Hearing & Regular Board Meeting
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A. PUBLIC HEARING
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We will assemble in the Board Office at Forreston Junior / Senior High School for a Public Hearing at 6:30 p.m. The public is welcome to provide comments regarding the 2012 - 13 budget. Action regarding the budget is scheduled for later during the open session of the meeting. |
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B. CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
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C. REVIEW & ADOPTION OF BOARD OF EDUCATION AGENDA
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RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Education approve and adopt the agenda as presented. ROLL CALL VOTE. |
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D. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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E. RECOGNITION OF VISITORS & PUBLIC COMMENT
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F. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Education approve the minutes of the Regular and Closed Meetings of August 15, 2012. ROLL CALL VOTE. |
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G. ACADEMIC SPOTLIGHT
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2012 Forrestville Valley Teacher of the Year - Krista Carlson - will be in attendance to make a presentation to the Board. |
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H. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
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H.1. Free & Reduced Lunch Information
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H.2. Bus Drivers Needed
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H.3. Education Foundation
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H.3.a. Meeting Update from September 18, 2012
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H.3.b. Vedra Scramble Golf Outing -- September 8, 2012 at Lake Carroll
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H.4. News Articles
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H.5. H.L.E.R.K. Monthly Bulletin
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H.6. Board Meetings to Schedule
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H.6.a. Board Retreat -- October 25th or 26th
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H.6.b. Policy Committee Meeting -- October 3rd or 9th or 10th
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H.7. Note of Appreciation
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H.8. Summer Driver Education
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H.9. I.A.S.B. Information -- Board Training Requirements & Membership
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H.10. I.S.B.E. Payments
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H.10.a. Transportation
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H.10.b. General State Aid
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H.11. District Audit
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H.12. Mentor Dinner -- September 19, 2012
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H.13. Certificate of Occupancy
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H.14. Common Core Standards
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H.15. Grant Through Carroll, JoDaviess & Stephenson Regional Office of Education
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H.16. Registration Fees Update
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H.17. Activity Accounts
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I. GOOD THINGS ARE HAPPENING FOR KIDS
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I.1. Forreston Grade School & German Valley Grade School -- Principal Chris Shockey
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I.2. Forreston Junior / Senior High School -- Principal Travis Heinz
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J. TECHNOLOGY UPDATE
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RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Education hear a technology update from Superintendent Taylor. FOR INFORMATION ONLY. |
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K. BUDGET FOR SCHOOL YEAR '12 - '13
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RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Education accept and approve the final budget for school year '12 - '13 as presented. ROLL CALL VOTE. |
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L. ATHLETIC COOPERATIVE
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RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Education approve the athletic cooperative for the 2012 - 13 and 2013 - 14 school years with the Byron School District for swimming and diving. ROLL CALL VOTE. |
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M. FACILITIES PROJECTS
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M.1. Cardinal Field Scoreboard Funding Plan
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M.2. Planned Projects List
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M.3. German Valley Grade School Baseball Field Backstop
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M.4. School Maintenance Grant
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RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Education hear facilities updates from Superintendent Taylor. FOR INFORMATION ONLY. |
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N. COMMITTEE REPORTS
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RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Education hear updates and review minutes from the following committee meetings: Curriculum Committee Meetings of August 15, 2012 and September 19, 2012. FOR INFORMATION ONLY. |
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O. STRATEGIC ACTION PLAN 2012 - 13 and 2013 - 14
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RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Education hear a brief verbal update on 2012 - 13 focus and consider direction for 2013 - 14, while maintaining focus on the current school year's work underway. FOR INFORMATION ONLY. |
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P. CONSENT AGENDA
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P.1. Monthly Financial Report
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P.2. Authorization to Let for Snow Removal Bids
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P.3. Lee/Ogle Alternative Program Resolution
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P.4. Local Election Official -- Pam Birkholz
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P.5. Application for Recognition of Schools
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P.6. Payment of Bills & Claims
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RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Education approve and authorize items on the Consent Agenda. ROLL CALL VOTE. |
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Q. EXECUTIVE SESSION
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RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Education adjourn to an Executive Session to discuss student issues, and the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees. ROLL CALL VOTE. |
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R. PERSONNEL
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RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Education approve the personnel recommendations as presented. ROLL CALL VOTE. |
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S. ADJOURNMENT
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