March 11, 2024 at 3:00 PM - Operational Board Regular Meeting

I. Call to Order / Pledge of Allegiance / Roll Call / Determination of Quorum

II. Additional Agenda Items

III. Recognition of Visitors

IV. Public Comment

V. NDSEC Education Association Comment

VI. Program Report

VI.A. Language and Social Support Opportunities (LASSO)

VII. Consent Agenda

(may include expenses regulated by the Local Government Travel Expense Control Act)

VII.A. Approval of Minutes

VII.A.1) Regular Meeting of February 12, 2024

VII.A.2) Closed Session of February 12, 2024

VII.B. Approval of Bills

VII.B.1) Feb. - Mar. 2024 Bill List

VII.B.2) March 2024 Bill List

VII.C. Personnel Report dated March 11, 2024

VII.D. Probationary Professional Staff Recommendations for 2024-25

VII.E. March Reimbursement Voucher Payment

VII.F. Renewal of Treasurer's Bond

VII.G. Non-Member District Fee FY 2025 - Recommendation to the Governing Board

VIII. Adjournment to Closed Session under:

• 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) - the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the Cooperative  
• 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11) - Litigation, when an action against, affecting or on behalf of the particular Cooperative has been filed and is pending before a court or administrative tribunal, or when the Cooperative finds that an action is probable or imminent, in which case the basis for the finding shall be recorded and entered into the closed meeting minutes.

IX. Reconvene Open Session

X. Action Items

X.A. Action on Recommendation for Termination of Employee

X.B. Resolution Authorizing Non-Renewal and Dismissal of Probationary Teacher - Recommendation to the Governing Board

X.C. Policy Manual Revisions - 2nd Reading - June 2023 PRESS - Recommendation to the Governing Board

• 12 Policies
  • Reviewed: 2:80, 5:230, 6:190, 6:240, 8:25, 8:95
  • Revised: 2:170, 4:100, 6:10, 7:275, 7:305, 7:330
• 5 Board Exhibits
  • Revised: 4:55-E, 4:60-E, 7:15-E, 7:290-E3, 7:330-E

X.D. Internet Service Contract Renewal

XI. Discussion/Informational Items

XI.A. NDSEC Staff/Enrollment Profile

XI.B. Program and Services Update

XI.C. Connections Conference Recap

XI.D. Financial Report

XI.D.1) Monthly Financial Summary - February 2024

XI.D.2) IDEA Excess Costs

XI.D.3) I-Star Certification by District Superintendents

XI.E. Building the Preliminary 2025 Fiscal Budget

XI.F. Policy Manual Revisions - 1st Reading - October 2023 PRESS

• 41 Policies
  • Reviewed: 2:20, 2:110, 4:10, 4:130, 4:170, 5:30, 5:50, 5:90, 5:120, 5:150, 5:190, 6:20, 6:65, 6:280, 7:50, 7:70, 7:250
  • Revised: 2:120, 2:200, 2:220, 3:50, 4:30, 4:60, 4:160, 4:170, 5:200, 5:210, 5:220, 5:250, 5:330, 6:30, 6:50, 6:60, 7:60, 7:160, 7:190, 7:270, 7:285, 7:290, 7:345, 8:30
• 2 Board Exhibits
  • Revised: 2:220-E2, 2:220-E6
• 15 Administrative Procedures
  • Revised: 4:60-AP1, 4:80-AP2, 4:160-AP, 4:170-AP1, 5:90-AP1, 5:120-AP2, 5:150-AP, 5:220-AP, 5:285-AP, 6:60-AP1, 7:270-AP2,7:285-AP, 7:290-AP, 7:345-AP
  • New:  2:150-AP

XI.G. Policy 8:30  - Visitors to and Conduct on School Property
 

XII. Future Agenda Items

XIII. Adjournment