February 17, 2016 at 6:30 PM - Regular Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.

A. CALL TO ORDER / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

B. ROLL CALL
 
 

C. REVIEW & ADOPTION OF BOARD OF EDUCATION AGENDA
 
 

D. CONSENT AGENDA

D.1. Approval of Minutes

D.1.a. Regular & Closed Meetings of January 20, 2016

D.1.b. Facilities & Grounds Committee Meeting of January 20, 2016

D.1.c. Special & Closed Meetings of January 27, 2016

D.1.d. Handbook Committee Meeting of February 1, 2016

D.1.e. Board Retreat of February 5, 2016

D.2. Approval of Monthly Financial Statement

D.3. Approval of Personnel Report 

D.4. Approval of Payment of Bills & Claims

D.5. Approval of Activity Accounts

 

E. RECOGNITION OF VISITORS & PUBLIC COMMENTS
 
 

F. "CARDINAL STRONG" SPOTLIGHT

F.1. Mrs. Grabins and Mr. Schneiderman will share highlights from the Elementary Reading Program.
 
 

G. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

G.1. Building Highlights

G.1.a. Good Things are Happening for Kids

G.2. Notes of Appreciation

G.3. Staff Communication

G.4. I.A.S.B. Northwest Division Spring Dinner Meeting -- March 3rd at Timber Creek Golf Club in Dixon (RSVP to Pam for Registration)

G.5. Statements of Economic Interest (Will Be Receiving from County Clerk -- Return to D.O.)

G.6. District Financial Profile

G.7. Policies -- No Recommended Changes for January / February Cycle

G.8. 2016 - 2017 Registration & Fees Collection Update

G.9. I.S.B.E. Revolving Technology Loan Approved

G.10. Strategic Plan Update

G.10.a. Programs of Instruction

G.10.b. Facilities

G.10.c. Community Connections

G.10.c.1) I.S.B.E. 5 Essentials Survey

 

H. BOARD ACTION & DISCUSSION

H.1. Approval of Bid for Summer, 2016 Roofing Project at Forreston High School

H.2. Approval of Bid for Summer, 2016 Parking Lot Paving & Lighting Project at Forreston Junior / Senior High School

H.3. Approval of Resolution abating the working cash fund of the District and abating a portion of the taxes heretofore levied for the year 2015 to pay debt service on Taxable General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2016, of the District

H.4. Approval of CollegeNOW Terms of Agreement with Highland Community College for 2016 - 2017 School Year

H.5. Approval of Strategic Planning Implementation for the 2016 - 2017 School Year

 

I. OTHER MATTERS TO COME TO THE ATTENTION OF THE BOARD

I.1. Legal / Legislative Updates

 

J. CALENDAR ITEMS

J.1. FEBRUARY, 2016
          February 22 - 26 -- FFA Week
          February 22 - 26 -- HS Boys' Basketball Regional Tournament

J.2. MARCH 2016
          March 4 -- End of 3rd Quarter
          March 5 -- JH Girls' Basketball Conference Tournament
          March 7 - 11 -- PARCC Testing
          March 11 -- 3rd Quarter Report Cards
          March 16 -- Committee Meeting & Regular March Board Meeting at FGS

 

K. CLOSED SESSION -- Recommend a Closed Session to discuss: the Appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body for the public body - 5ILCS120/2(c)(1); Litigation - 5ILCS120/2(c)(11); and Student disciplinary cases - 5LCS120/2(c)(9).

 

L. POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS RESULTING FROM CLOSED SESSION

L.1. Approval of Contract for Principals through 2018 - 2019 School Year  

L.2. Approval of Contract for Assistant Principal of Student Services through 2016 - 2017 School Year

L.3. Approval of Contract for Dean of Students/Athletic Director through 2016 - 2017 School Year

 

M. ADJOURN