December 16, 2015 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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The Board of Education will be meeting at 5:00 p.m.
Roll Call |
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Closed Session
(120 Minutes)
Description:
Recommendation:
That the Board of Education moves into closed session at _________ for self-evaluation, practices and procedures or professional ethics, when meeting with a representative of a statewide association of which the District is a member. |
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Self-evaluation, practices and procedures or professional ethics, when meeting with a representative of a statewide association of which the District is a member.
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Roll Call / Visitors - 7:00 p.m.
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Pledge of Allegiance
(1 Minute)
Description:
Middle School students who recently competed at the Fenwick Science Competition will lead the Pledge of Allegiance.
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Tax Levy Hearing
(20 minutes)
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*Motion to Declare Tax Levy Hearing Open
Description:
A motion is necessary to begin the formal levy hearing.
Recommendation: That the Board of Education declares the 2015 tax levy hearing open at _______ p.m. |
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Presentation and Discussion of the 2015 Tax Levy
Description:
Attached for your review is tax levy information. Business Manager Catherine Chang will present this information during the levy hearing. Following Dr. Chang's presentation, Board member and audience comments will be heard.
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Solicit Public Comments
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*Motion to Declare the Tax Levy Hearing Closed
Description:
After allowing for Board and community discussion, a motion is needed to officially close the hearing.
Recommendation: That the Board of Education declare the levy hearing closed at _______ p.m. |
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Action Items:
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*Adoption of the 2015 Tax Levy
Description:
Recommendation:
That the Board of Education adopts the 2015 Tax Levy as presented in the Public Hearing and authorizes the President and Secretary of the Board to sign all appropriate documents. |
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Tax Levy Resolution
Description:
Recommendation:
That the Board of Education adopt a Resolution to proportionately reduce each fund where the levy exceeds the tax cap limitations. |
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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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Additional Items to be Placed on the Agenda
(1 Minute) |
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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 November 18, 2015
Description:
The minutes are included for Board review.
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Approve Closed Session Minutes of November 18, 2015
Description:
The minutes are on file for Board review.
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Approve Payment of November Payroll/December Warrants
Description:
The warrant lists are attached for Board review. Mark Mirabile and Catherine Chang reviewed the bills.
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Approve December 2015 Personnel Report
Description:
Attached is the Personnel Report for your review. It includes the resignation of Pana Campbell, reading specialist/RtI facilitator, effective December 18, 2015.
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Reports and Discussion Items
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Superintendent's Report
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PARCC Testing Report
(20 Minutes)
Description:
Last year districts across the country administered the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers or PARCC. PARCC is a computer-based assessment that aligns to the new Illinois State Standards. On Friday the results were released to the public. Asst. Supt. Candy Kramer will provide the Board with background on the test and an overview of our scores.
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Technology Update
(20 Minutes)
Description:
Over the course of the school year the administration, teachers, and parents have been discussing how instructional technology is currently used in our schools. Additionally, the Technology Advisory Team has been investigating how to make improvements to our current program. Superintendent Dave Palzet will present an update on the work that has been done thus far.
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Review Fees
(10 Minutes)
Description:
In an effort to ensure that our costs are controlled and that we are being good stewards of our programs, fees are reviewed annually. After careful review of our costs, there are two fee recommendations for the Board to consider. Superintendent Dave Palzet will present the recommendations for a fee increase to our preschool program as well as a technology fee for incoming fourth and fifth graders.
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Discussion of Service Provider Contracts
(10 Minutes)
Description:
Each year, the administration makes recommendations to the Board of Education regarding our major contracts. These contracts include:
Transportation with First Student Cleaning with GCA Food Service with FSP Audit Services with Miller, Cooper et al. Transportation The transportation contract can be extended on a year by year basis within the consumer price index (CPI) cost limitation. I recommend that the contract be extended for next school year limited to an increase per CPI. Cleaning I am recommending continuing with the same cleaning service for 2016-17. We will know the 2016-17 rates by May 2016. GCA has provided excellent service at competitive rates for 17 years. Food Service For the past 19 years, Food Service Providers (FSP) has provided the district school lunches. The administration has been investigating alternative food service companies and recommends making a change for the 2016-17 school year. If the Board directs the administration to investigate alternative companies, we will be prepared to make a recommendation at the May Board of Education meeting. Auditing Services For the last 2 years we have used the auditing services of Miller Cooper. Based on the cost of their services and the high quality of their work, I am recommending that the District continue with Miller, Cooper, et al. for the 2016-17 school year. |
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Review Community Relations (sec. 8) Board Policies
(5 Minutes)
Description:
As it our practice, the Board of Education regularly reviews Board policy to ensure that our current policies reflect the realities of running a school district. Proposed changes to Community Relations (sec. 8) Board policies are in red. The policies will be on the January consent agenda for approval.
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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:
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Mid-Year Review of Non-tenured Teachers and Administrators; Abatement of Bonds; Approve Fee Increase; Job Share Proposals; Preliminary Review of District Calendar; Declassify Selected Closed Session Minutes
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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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Action Item - *Approve 2015-2020 Professional Agreement with Teachers' Association of Pleasantdale
Description:
Recommendation:
That the Board of Education approve the 2015-2020 Professional Agreement with the Teachers' Association of Pleasantdale. |
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Adjournment
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