July 15, 2015 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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Roll Call / Visitors
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Pledge of Allegiance
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Open Forum: Board Policy 2:230 (individuals will be given five minutes to address the Board regarding agenda or non-agenda items)
(10 Minutes) |
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Additional Items to be Placed on the Agenda
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* Consent Agenda
(5 Minutes)
Description:
Recommendation:
That the Board of Education approves the consent agenda as presented. |
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Approve Regular Meeting Minutes of June 17, 2015
Description:
The minutes are included for Board review.
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Approve Closed Session Minutes of June 17, 2015
Description:
The minutes are on file.
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Approve Payment of June Payroll/July Warrants
Description:
The warrant lists are attached for Board review. Michael Rak and Catherine Chang reviewed the bills.
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Establish Petty Cash Fund
Description:
It is being recommended that the District continue maintaining a $300 Petty Cash Fund to cover small out-of-pocket expenses.
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Declassify Closed Session Minutes
Description:
Attached is a list of minutes being recommended for declassification. Board Secretary Kim Barker reviewed classified closed session minutes and is advancing the attached list for declassification by the Board. Also, closed session audio tapes over 18 months old will be destroyed.
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Board Resolution for Serious Safety Hazard Approval
Description:
Attached is a memo from Business Manager Catherine Chang regarding the resolution.
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Middle School Painting Approval
Description:
It is being recommended that the Board approve the quote from B&T Services in the amount of $22,625 for painting at the middle school.
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Reports and Discussion Items
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Superintendent's Report
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Elementary School Environmental Update
(20 Minutes)
Description:
Dr. Conibear from Carnow, Conibear, Ltd. submitted a report to the the administration on July 7. Dr. Conibear will present her findings to the Board of Education.
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Performance Evaluation Reform Act (PERA) Update
(5 Minutes)
Description:
In 2013 the Illinois Legislature enacted the Performance Evaluation Reform Act (PERA). The goal of this act was to ensure a rigorous teacher/principal evaluation system in every school district in Illinois. The first half of the act, which has been implemented in Pleasantdale, added rigor to the evaluation of the professional practice of our teachers. The second half of PERA will be implemented in school year 2015-16 and will require student growth to be part of the evaluation process. The administration has participated in professional development and will be working with teachers to create a plan and train teachers in the new model.
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Class Size Update
(10 Minutes)
Description:
Building principals will provide the Board an update on student sectioning and enrollment. It is our goal to create balanced sections while also staying within Board guidelines.
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District 2015-16 Goals Timeline
(10 Minutes)
Description:
As is our district practice we draft annual school district goals. The purpose of these goals is to ensure that our district continues to evolve and provide the best instruction and experiences for our students. District goals are currently being drafted and will be presented at the August Board of Education Meeting with approval coming at the September Board of Education meeting.
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Review Parent/Student Handbook
(10 Minutes)
Description:
The revised Parent/Student Handbook is attached for Board review.
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Approve the Parent/Student Handbook
Description:
Recommendation:
That the Board of Education approve the Parent/Student Handbook as presented. |
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Additional STAR Assessment Information
(15 Minutes)
Description:
Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning Candy Kramer will present an update for the Board regarding additional STAR Assessment information requested by the Board.
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Board of Education Information Requests
(5 Minutes)
Description:
This is a standing Board agenda item that allows the Board to discuss and verify information requests to the Superintendent.
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*Approve Board of Education Information Requests
Description:
Recommendation:
That the Board of Education approve the information request consisting of______________________. |
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Items for Next Agenda:
(5 Minutes)
Description:
Tentative Budget; Approve Personnel (sec. 5) and Student (sec. 7) Board Policies; Approve Parent/Student Handbook; and Review District 2015-16 Goals.
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Closed Session
(10 Minutes)
Description:
Recommendation:
That the Board of Education moves into closed session at _________ to discuss collective negotiating matters between the District and its employees or their representatives; and matters relating to the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the District. |
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Collective negotiating matters between the District and its employees or their representatives.
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The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the District.
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Action Item - *Approve July 2015 Personnel Report
Description:
Recommendation:
That the Board of Education approve the July 2015 Personnel Report as presented. |
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Written Reports
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FOIA
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Summer Academy Enrollment
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Hiring Status Report
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Adjournment
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