March 23, 2016 at 7:00 PM - Regular

I. Call to Order

I.A. Pledge of Allegiance

I.B. Roll Call

II. Public Comments

III. Superintendent's Report

III.A. BrightBytes

III.B. Performance Evaluation Reform Act - PERA

III.C. Assessment Update

III.D. Dashboard

III.E. Financial Report

III.F. FOIA

IV. President's Report

IV.A. District Financial Overview

IV.B. DACEE Budget Cutting Committee

IV.C. Referendum

IV.D. Communications

IV.E. Policy - First readings: 2:200 Types of Board Meetings; 2:220 Exhibit-Motion to Adjourn to Closed Session; 4:170 Safety; 5:90 Abused and Neglected Child Reporting; 5:100 Staff Development Program; 6:15 School Accountability; 6:50 School Wellness; 6:160 English Learners; 6:315 High School credit in Grades 7-8; 6:320 High School Credit proficiency

IV.F. Finance

IV.G. Legislative Report

IV.H. Correspondence

IV.I. South Berwyn Education Foundation (SBEF)

V. Action Items - Consent Agenda - Items may be removed from the consent agenda on the request of any one member.  Items not removed may be adopted by general consent without debate.  Removed items  may be taken up either immediately after the consent agenda or placed later on the agenda at the discretion of the Board.

V.A. Minutes

V.A.1. Approve minutes from the 2.24.16 special, regular and closed meetings.

V.B. Bills and Payroll

V.B.1. Approve payment of bills totaling $1,302,252.07.

V.B.2. Confirm payment of the payroll for 3.4.16 in the amount of $945,974.56 and 3.18.16 in the amount of $942,037.82.   Authorize preparation and release of payroll dated 4.1.16 and 4.15.16.

V.C. Adopt Policies - 2:260 Uniform Grievance Procedure; 7:10 Equal Opportunities; 7:40 Non Public School Students; 7:260 Exemption from Physical Activity; 7:310 Restrictions of Publications; 7:325 Student Fundraising Activity; 7:90 Release During School Hours; 8:10 Connection with the Community; 8:80 Gifts to the District

V.D. Approve non-resident status for student #66 as discussed in closed session.

V.E. Approve out of state travel for Jane Bagus and Beatriz Maldonado to attend the Imagine Learning Partnership Forum in Provo, UT from 4.18.16 to 4.20.16. An excellent leadership forum where participants take an in-depth look at the Imagine Learning literacy product for language learners, network and participate in professional development at no cost to the district.

V.F. Adopt resolution authorizing settlement agreement as discussed in closed session.

V.G. Approve Personnel Report

V.G.1. Employment

V.G.2. Resignations

V.G.3. Retirements

V.G.4. Leaves of Absence

V.G.5. Dismissals

V.G.6. Last Chance Agreements

V.G.7. Changes of Status

V.G.8. Job Descriptions

V.G.9. Notice to Remedy

VI. Meeting Evaluation

VII. Adjourn