October 21, 2024 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting

1. Opening of Meeting: Call to Order, Pledge of Allegiance, Roll Call

2. Agenda Approval

3. Commendations

3.A. October is AAC Awareness Month. Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) is a term used to describe various communication methods that support or replace verbal speech. Park View Elementary School students, Marcus Castaneda-Wolver, Jack Egan, Julia Jham, Grace Lafser and Sophia Ploskanka and staff will discuss and show how AAC tools are used in the classroom, on the playground, and among peers.

3.B. October celebrates National Principals Month. District 89 recognizes that principals love what they do and enjoy the many opportunities to share in the learning journey of the children in their school. We honor the work and commitment of our outstanding principals: Mitch Dubinsky, Kristie Mate, Dawn McCray, Brett McPherson, Kristen Ulery and assistant principal Sammy Smith.

4. Comments and Suggestions from Audience

5. Board Member Reports

5.A. Student Board Report

6. Consent Agenda

6.A. Approval of Minutes from the September 23, 2024, Budget Hearing, Special Meeting and Regular Meeting

6.B. Approval of Bills Payable and Acceptance of Financial Reports

6.B.1. Budget Status

6.B.2. Treasurer's Report

6.B.3. Payroll for October 1 and 15, 2024

6.B.4. Bills Payable

6.B.5. Student Activity Reports

6.C. Approval of Administrative Recommendations - Personnel

6.C.1. Administrative Staff Change

6.C.1.a. Retirement

6.C.2. Horizontal Salary Advancements

6.C.3. Certified Staff Changes

6.C.3.a. Leaves of Absence

6.C.4. Non-Certified Staff Changes

6.C.4.a. Changes

6.C.4.b. Leave of Absence

6.C.4.c. New Hires

6.C.4.d. Resignation

6.D. Approval of Title I Schoolwide Plans for Briar Glen Elementary School, Park View Elementary School and Glen Crest Middle School 

6.E. Approval of the 2024-2025 Administrator Compensation Report

6.F. Approval of IMRF Salary Compensation Report (P.A. 97-0609)

6.G. Approval of Employment Contract Addendum No. 1 for Director of Buildings & Grounds

6.H. Approval of BR Ryall Y Contractual Agreement with CCSD89 Safe n' Sound Program (Before and After School) Service Contract

7. Discussion Items

7.A. Report on Buildings' School Improvement Plans (BOE Goals:  Changing financial needs and collaborative and inclusive culture). An overview of buildings' school improvement plans will be presented. Each principal will highlight one aspect of their school improvement plan. 

• Arbor View Elementary School - Principal Dawn McCray
• Briar Glen Elementary School - Principal Mitch Dubinsky
• Glen Crest Middle School - Assistant Principal Sammy Smith
• Park View Elementary School - Principal Kristie Mate 
• Westfield Elementary School - Principal Kristen Ulery

7.B. IASB Delegate Assembly Resolutions (BOE Goals:  Continuous improvement and changing financial needs). The Board will review the 2024 Resolutions Committee Report, which will be discussed during the IASB's Delegate Assembly at the Joint Annual IASB/IASA/IASBO Conference, on Saturday, November 23, 2024.

7.C. Enrollment/Registration discussion (BOE Goal: Continuous improvement). In preparation for registration for the 2025-2026 school year, Superintendent Eccarius and the Board of Education will discuss our current practices and potentially adjust our procedures. 

8. Action Items

8.A. Approval of Board Policy updates from PRESS Issue 116: 2:260 Uniform Grievance Procedure (with district edits) and 5:100 Staff Development Program 

9. Superintendent's Report

9.A. FOIA Request(s)

9.B. Illinois School Report Card Preview

9.C. CAC Meeting, Monday, October 28, 2024, 7:00PM

9.D. IASB Division Meeting Wednesday, October 30, 2024, 6:00PM

9.E. School Board Member Day, November 15, 2024

9.F. American Education Week, November 18-22, 2024

9.G. Agenda Planning for the November 18, 2024, Board of Education Regular Meeting

10. Comments and Suggestions from Audience

11. Future Events and Informational Items

11.A. No School, Teacher Institute, Monday, November 4, 2024

11.B. No School, Election Day, Tuesday, November 5, 2024

11.C. ILMEA Jr. District IX Honors Festival, Saturday, November 16, 2024

11.D. Board of Education Meeting, Monday, November 18, 2024, 7PM

11.E. IASB/IASA/IASBO Joint Annual Conference, November 22-24, 2024

11.F. No School, Thanksgiving Break, Wednesday-Friday, November 27-29, 2024

12. Closed Session
The Board will enter into closed session to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the District or legal counsel for the District, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee of the District or against legal counsel for the District to determine its validity as allowed by Section 2 5ILCS 120/2(c)(1) and to discuss collective negotiating matters between the District and its employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees as allowed by Section 2 5ILCS 120/2(c)(2).

13. Adjournment