January 20, 2016 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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Roll Call / Visitors
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Pledge of Allegiance- Elementary Students
(1 Minute)
Description:
Elementary students who have earned an Eagle Feather will be leading the 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)
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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 Special Meeting Minutes of December 7, 2015
Description:
The minutes are included for Board review.
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Approve Closed Session Minutes of December 7, 2015
Description:
The minutes are on file for Board review.
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Approve Regular Meeting Minutes of December 16, 2015
Description:
The minutes are included for Board review.
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Approve Closed Session Minutes of December 16, 2015
Description:
The minutes are on file for Board review.
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Approve Payment of December Payroll/January Warrants
Description:
The warrant lists are attached for Board review. Gina Scaletta-Nelson and Catherine Chang reviewed the bills.
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Declassify Closed Session Minutes
Description:
Board Secretary Kim Barker is recommending declassification of closed session minutes listed on the attached memo. Closed session audio tapes over 18 months old will be destroyed.
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Approve Grade 1 Job Share Proposals for 2016-17
Description:
That the Board of Education approve the Grade 1 Job Share proposals with Lucy Leone-Arroyo and Judy Sarwark; and Jen Maita and Stephany Bassett as presented.
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Approve Fees for the 2016-17 School Year
Description:
The Board of Education reviewed fees at the December Board meeting. Bright Beginnings tuition for 2016-17 will be $2,190 for the 3 day program and $3,580 for the 5 day program. There will also be a new technology fee of $50 for all grade 4 and 5 students.
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Approve January 2016 Personnel Report
Description:
Attached is the Personnel Report for your review. It includes the retirement of Custodian Jim Lucarelli effective January 29, 2016; hiring of Jim Lucarelli as lunchroom aide effective February 1, 2016 and hiring of Amy DiCosola, reading specialist/RtI facilitator effective January 25, 2016.
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Reports and Discussion Items
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Superintendent's Report
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Preschool Presentation (20 Minutes)
Description:
Pleasantdale has long been known as a leader in early childhood education. We were one of the first districts to offer a developmentally appropriate preschool and over the years have seen the benefits of this program as our students continue in our schools. Over the course of the year our early child experts and the building administration have been auditing our program and will present suggestions to improve our preschool program.
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Water Main Easement Proposal (10 Minutes)
Description:
The builder/owner for the residence at 10932 German Church Road, will be presenting a request to tap into the District's water main on elementary school property. The Easement Agreement, which will be drafted by the District''s attorney, will be an item on February Board agenda.
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5Essentials Survey of Learning Conditions (15 Minutes)
Description:
In Illinois, school districts are required to offer the 5Essentials Survey of Learning Conditions to all teachers, parents and students in grades 6-8. The survey measures schools’ effectiveness in five areas: Ambitious Instruction, Involved Families, Supportive Environment, Collaborative Teachers, and Effective Leaders. Schools are rated based on their implementation in each category, from Least Implementation to Most Implementation. Superintendent Dave Palzet will review the results for the Board of Education.
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Preliminary Review of District Calendar (10 Minutes)
Description:
The Calendar Committee met on January 7, 2016. Members of the committee who attended the meeting were Penny Defenbaugh, Karyn Lisowski, Julie Crist, Andrea Mars, Peg Riordan, Denise Spetter, Mandy Davis, John Glimco, Dave Palzet, and Erika Sawosko.
The Calendar Committee’s recommendation for 2016-17 is attached. The Board is scheduled to approve the 2016-17 calendar at the February meeting.
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Facilities Advisory Team Meeting(10 Minutes)
Description:
The Facilities Advisory Team met on Monday, January 11 and discussed the district’s new five-year facilities plan. The goal of this plan is to be proactive when it comes to ensuring our facilities are maintained at a high level. Additionally, the team reviewed improvements to our technology infrastructure.
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Bond Abatement (10 Minutes)
Description:
The Finance Advisory Team recommends refunding the 2006 bond and abating $500,000 of bonds.
This action will reduce the tax burden of a house assessed at $300,000 by $81.17 and a house assessed at $500,000 by $140.35.
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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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Description:
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Approve Easement Request; Approve 2016-17 District Calendar; St. John of the Cross Transportation Agreement; Approve Abatement of Bonds; Review Governance and Planning (sec. 1) Board Policies; and Preliminary Staffing Recommendations.
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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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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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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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