October 18, 2017 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. PRESENTATION ON THE FY '17 AUDIT

D.1. Auditor Jerry Funk will be in attendance to present the FY '17 Audit.

 

E. CONSENT AGENDA

E.1. Approval of Minutes

E.1.a. Regular & Closed Meetings of September 20, 2017

E.1.b. Finance Committee Meeting of September 20, 2017

E.2. Approval of Monthly Financial Statement

E.3. Approval of FY '17 Audit

E.4. Approval of Personnel Report

E.5. Approval of Payment of Bills & Claims

E.6. Approval of Activity Accounts

 

F. RECOGNITION OF VISITORS & PUBLIC COMMENTS
 
 

G. "CARDINAL STRONG" SPOTLIGHT

G.1. Mr. Heinz, Mrs. Frederick, Mrs. Zumdahl, and Mr. Rahn will give an update on the Double Math Block implemented at Forreston Junior High School this year.

 

H. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

H.1. District Highlights

H.1.a. Staff Curriculum Development -- September 27th

H.1.b. Skylert Update

H.2. Building Highlights

H.2.a. Parent / Teacher Conferences -- October 25th & 26th

H.2.b. Inclement Weather Flyer

H.3. Foundation Update

H.3.a. Foundation Board Meeting Agenda -- October 3rd

H.3.b. Educational Grants Approved

H.3.c. 2017 Vedra Scramble Golf Outing Recap

H.4. Staff Communication

H.4.a. Staff Bulletin

H.4.b. District Financial Overview Presentation -- October 18th

H.5. Notes of Appreciation

H.6. Strategic Plan Update

H.6.a. Instruction

H.6.a.1) 1st Quarter Instructional Rounds Summary

H.6.a.2) Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Grant Proposal

H.6.b. Facilities

H.6.b.1) Cardinal Field Complex Update

H.6.c. Community

H.6.c.1) Village of Forreston TIF Proposal

H.6.c.2) Support Organizations Meeting -- November 6th

H.6.c.3) Road Commissioner Breakfast -- November 30th

 

I. DISTRICT FINANCIAL REPORT

I.1. 1st Quarter Revenue & Expenditure Report

I.2. School Funding Update

I.3. Stephenson County Assessor Communication

I.4. 2017 Tax Levy Timeline

 

J. BOARD ACTION & DISCUSSION

J.1. Approval of Financial Resolution to Close Bank Account

J.2. Approval of Advertisers

J.3. Approval of Policy Recommendations -- 2nd Reading

 

K. CALENDAR ITEMS

K.1.   OCTOBER, 2017
          October 20 -- 1st Quarter Report Cards
          October 23 - 26 -- FHS Volleyball Regional Tournament
          October 25 - 28 -- FFA National Convention in Indianapolis
          October 25 & 26 -- Early Student Dismissal for Parent / Teacher Conferences 
          October 28 -- FHS Football 1st Round Playoff Game (TBD)
          October 29 -- FHS Band in Sycamore Parade

   NOVEMBER, 2017
          November 9 -- FJSHS Fall Band Concert
          November 10 -- NO SCHOOL -- District Institute at HCC -- Rick Wormeli Presentation
          November 13 -- FHS Blood Drive

 

L. 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 - 5ILCS120/2(c)(9).

 

M. POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS RESULTING FROM CLOSED SESSION

M.1. None at This Time

 

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

N.1. IASB Fall Dinner Meeting -- October 2nd -- Report from Attendees

N.2. IASB Award to President Reining

N.3. IASB 2017 - 2018 School Calendar

N.4. FOIA Requests

N.5. Winter Board Retreat

 

O. ADJOURNMENT