December 13, 2023 at 6:30 PM - Regular Board Meeting

A. PUBLIC HEARING - FY23 TAX LEVY

A.1. Call the PUBLIC HEARING to Order.
2.  State that there is a proposed tax levy increase for Forrestville Valley Unit School District #221.
3.  Ask if anyone from the public has any comments on the proposed tax levy increase.
4.  Hear the public comments.
5.  Ask the Board members for a motion and a second to close the Public Hearing. Roll call vote. 
6.  The Public Hearing is adjourned.
 

B. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
 

C. ROLL CALL
 

D. REVIEW & ADOPTION OF BOARD OF EDUCATION AGENDA
 

E. RECOGNITION OF VISITORS & PUBLIC COMMENTS
 

F. CONSENT AGENDA

F.1. Approval of Minutes

F.1.a. Committee Minutes of November 15, 2023

F.1.b. Regular Minutes of November 15, 2023

F.2. Approval of Monthly Financial Statement

F.3. Approval of Personnel Report

F.4. Approval of Payment of Bills & Claims

F.5. Approval of Activity Accounts

F.6. Approval of the Highland Community College - CollegeNOW Agreement for the 2024-2025 School Year

F.7. Approval of the Destruction of Closed Session Meeting Audio Recordings through June, 2022

F.8. Approval to Keep Closed Session Meeting Minutes Closed through November, 2023
 

G. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

G.1. District Highlights

G.2. Building Highlights

G.2.a. FHS Class of 2024 Commencement Ceremony - May 12, 2024 at 2:00 p.m.

G.3. Facilities Highlights

G.3.a. Regional Office of Education Annual Inspection - December 13, 2023

G.3.b. Lighting Proposals

G.4. Community Highlights

G.5. Staff Communications

G.5.a. December Staff Bulletin

G.6. Business Operations Timeline
 

H. BOARD ACTION & DISCUSSION

H.1. Approval of 2023 Final Tax Levy

H.2. Approval and Adoption of Resolution to Add Question of County School Facility Sales Tax to March 2024 Ballot

H.3. Approval of FY24 Property Tax Relief Grant Application

H.4. Approval of Insurance Renewals

H.4.a. Commercial Package, Workers' Compensation Package, Automobile Package, Umbrella Package, School Board Legal Liability & Law Enforcement Packages

H.5. Approval of 2024-2025 Forreston High School Curriculum Guide - 1st Reading

H.6. Approval of Policies - 2nd Reading
 

I. 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 - 5ILS120/2(c)(1); Litigation - 5ILCS120/2(c)(11); and Student disciplinary cases - 5ILCS120/2(c)(9).
 

J. POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS RESULTING FROM CLOSED SESSION

J.1. No action anticipated at this time.
 

K. CALENDAR ITEMS 

K.1. December 2023 Calendar

K.1.a. Forreston Holiday Tournament

K.2. January 2024 Calendar
 

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

L.1. Board Retreat - February 1, 2024 at Highland Community College
 

M. ADJOURNMENT