October 21, 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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Additional Items to be Placed on the Agenda
(1 Minute) |
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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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* Consent Agenda
(5 Minutes) |
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Approve Regular Meeting Minutes of September 16, 2015
Description:
The minutes are included for Board review.
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Approve Closed Session Minutes of September 16, 2015
Description:
The minutes are on file.
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Approve Payment of September Payroll/October Warrants
Description:
The warrant lists are attached for Board review. Vipul Dedhia and Catherine Chang reviewed the bills.
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Approve October 2015 Personnel Report
Description:
The October 2015 Personnel Report is attached for your review and approval. It contains the hiring of full time middle school instructional aide Elizabeth Camis beginning October 13, 2015.
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Reports and Discussion Items
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Superintendent's Report
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Elementary and Middle School 2015-16 Improvement Plans
(20 Minutes)
Description:
Principals, Matt Vandercar and John Glimco will present the school improvement plans which are based on our district goals and building priorities.
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Superintendent Advisory Team Selections
(10 Minutes)
Description:
Each year Board Members volunteer for advisory teams which help guide administrative decisions. This year the advisory teams will include a Finance Team, Facilities Team, Technology Team, and a Communications Team.
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October Institute Professional Development Update
(5 minutes)
Description:
On October 13th the district hosted an Institute day in which teachers and staff led a variety of breakout sessions. Sessions ranged from learning new computer programs to classroom management techniques. This was a wonderful professional growth opportunity for our staff.
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Visitor Management System
(10 minutes)
Description:
Per Board request, the administration researched implementing a Visitor Management System (VMS) in our schools. During our investigation we discovered that none of the Lyons Township elementary districts use a VMS. Additionally the cost of the systems range from $1,500 to $5,000 per location. Finally, implementing a VMS would require a staff training component.
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Approve Purchase of a Visitor Management System
Description:
Recommendation:
That the Board of Education approve the purchase of a visitor management system for the district. |
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Communications Coordinator Update
(10 Minutes)
Description:
The intergovernmental agreement with LaGrange SD 102 has been finalized and is ready for approval. This agreement outlines how the shared position will be structured and how the Communications Coordinator will be compensated.
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Approve Intergovernmental Agreement for Communications Coordinator
Description:
Recommendations:
That the Board of Education approve the intergovernmental agreement between District 102 and 107 for a Communications Coordinator. |
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Food Service Professionals (FSP) Update
(10 Minutes)
Description:
Over the course of the last month, Superintendent, Dave Palzet, has eaten the school lunch. The goal was to get a better understanding of the food quality, how well it sustains an individual, and the value of the meal relative to the cost.
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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
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Business Manager Report
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Tax Levy
(10 minutes)
Description:
Business Manager Catherine Chang will briefly present the proposed 2015 tax levy.
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Adopt Proposed Tax Levy/Authorization re: Public Hearing Notice
Description:
Recommendation:
That the Board of Education adopt the proposed 2015 tax levy and authorize publication of the public hearing notice. |
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Items for Next Agenda:
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Service Contract Legal Review of Transportation (written); and Review/Approve Audit Report.
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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)
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Closed Session
(30 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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Written Reports
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FOIA
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Class Size Update
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Adjournment
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