March 16, 2016 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 February 17, 2016
Description:
The minutes are included for Board review.
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Approve Closed Session Minutes of February 17, 2016
Description:
The minutes are on file.
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Approve Payment of February Payroll/March Warrants
Description:
The warrant lists are attached for Board review. Kristin Violante and Catherine Chang reviewed the bills.
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Approve Pleasant Dale Park District Before and After School Program Intergovernmental Agreement
Description:
That the Board of Education approves the Pleasant Dale Park District Before and After School Program Agreement for the 2016-17 school year.
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Approve March 2016 Personnel Report
Description:
The March 2016 Personnel Report is attached for review and approval. It includes the hiring of Meg Knapik as middle school Assistant Principal for 2016-17; resignation of Maggie Smith, elementary librarian; hiring of Shadia Doleh as part time elementary instructional aide; resolution of dismissal of part-time teachers for reasons other than reduction-in- force for Julia Spencer and Amy DiCosola; and reemployment of probationary teachers.
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Approve Learning Management System (LMS)
Description:
Presented at last month's Board meeting was information regarding Schology. Attached is the invoice for services not to exceed $15,125.
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Approve FY17 Preliminary Staffing Recommendation
Description:
The Board reviewed the Preliminary Staffing Recommendations at the February Board meeting.
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Approve Elementary School Parking Lot Re-grading and Paving, Elementary School and Middle School Tile Replacement, and Middle School HVAC Replacement Bid Process
Description:
The administration is requesting that the Board approve the bidding process for three separate bids: 1. parking lot re-grading and paving at the Elementary School, 2. tile replacement for the Elementary School hallways, Middle School faculty lounge, and Middle School Band room, and 3. HVAC replacement for the Middle School STEM room, Band Room , and Music room area.
STR Architects will manage the bid processes and oversee all three projects. Supporting documentation includes the following: * Agreement with STR. * Timeline for the process. Assuming the Board approves the bid process, approval of the actual bids is scheduled for the May meeting.
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Reports and Discussion Items
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Superintendent's Report
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Review Parent/Student Handbook (15 Minutes)
Description:
Each year our principals meet with a committee of parents to review the parent/student handbook. The purpose of the handbook is to ensure that parents, students, and the school have clear guidelines for ensuring the success of our students. This year, Mr. Vandercar and Mr. Glimco met with a parent committee on March 7. The committee provided feedback and suggestions that are reflected in the document in the Board Packet. In red are the changes that were made to the handbook which reflect changes in state law and model policy. This month the Board is simply reviewing the handbook and we will seek an approval at the April meeting.
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School Improvement Plan Update (15 Minutes)
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In an effort to model continuous improvement at our schools, we engage in a school improvement process. The school improvement plan closely mirrors our district one-year goals and also contains building specific improvement goals. Principals Vandercar and Glimco will provide an update on the progress at the elementary and middle schools.
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Communication Advisory Team Update (15 Minutes)
Description:
Over the course of the year, the District has hosted a Communications Advisory Team to help guide the District’s communications with the community. The Communications Advisory Team meets monthly, and membership includes the superintendent, superintendent’s secretary, communication coordinator, parents, teachers, and Board of Education members. Superintendent Palzet will provide and update on the progress the Team has made.
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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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Review School Board (sec. 2) Board policies; Review of Service Provider Bids/Contracts; Approve School Parking Lot Re-grading and Paving, Elementary School and Middle School Tile Replacement, and Middle School HVAC Replacement Bids; Approve Parent/Student Handbook; Gifted Program Update; and PERA Update.
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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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Adjournment
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