November 18, 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. The November Student Spotlight will highlight the SEL Student Ambassadors program at Briar Glen Elementary. Fourth-grade student ambassadors Jude Bowers, Joshua Gower, Thamun Shee, Lucy Yerly, and Hassan Younus will show how they work with the SEL teacher committee to help teach social-emotional learning standards, plan celebrations, and encourage all Briar Glen students to follow expectations. 

3.B. Congratulations to Glen Crest seventh-grade students Myles Clarin and Mila Fousias, who were selected for the prestigious ILMEA District IX Junior Division Festival. The festival took place on November 16 at Streamwood High School. Myles, an alto saxophone player, and Mila, a viola player, were selected after submitting an online audition that was evaluated by professional music educators. The Glen Crest band teachers are Katie Berry and Lev Garbar; the orchestra teachers are Kristi Kline and Andrew Ladendorf.

3.C. Congratulations to the CCSD 89 Board of Education for earning the School Board Governance Recognition honor from the Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB). The CCSD 89 Board is one of only 46 Illinois school districts to be selected for this honor. This award can only be earned every two years. It shows the Board members' commitment to effective governance and obtaining the knowledge to effectively lead the district. The recognition is part of highlighting how good governance creates a positive learning environment for students, staff, and the community.

3.D. November 15, 2024, is designated as School Board Member Day in Illinois. The children of District 89 benefit daily from the commitment to public education of our outstanding school board members: Donna Kemp, Yannick Koger, Jay Lerch, Jessica McGee, Steve Neurauter, Haydee Nunez and Scott Pope and our student board members: Emma Waldbusser and Brooke Wills. Thank you for the countless hours of dedicated service and outstanding collaborative spirit in leading our district so enthusiastically and effectively. 

3.E. American Education Week is November 18-22, which is the perfect opportunity to thank Community Consolidated School District 89 educators to celebrate their work. Each day, the staff members of all five CCSD 89 schools are focused on ensuring that every student reaches their full potential as a learner and classmate. This community's children benefit from having excellent teachers who care deeply about each student's success. 

4. Comments and Suggestions from Audience

5. Board Member Reports

5.A. Student Board Report

5.B. School Board Governance Recognition 2024-2025

6. Consent Agenda

6.A. Approval of Minutes from the October 21, 2024, 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 November 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. Horizontal Salary Advancements

6.C.2. Certified Staff Changes

6.C.2.a. Leaves of Absence

6.C.3. Non-Certified Staff Changes

6.C.3.a. Leave of Absence

6.C.3.b. New Hires

6.C.3.c. Resignation

6.C.3.d. Resolution #886-24 Dismissal of Educational Support Personnel Employee For Reasons Other Than Reduction-In-Force 

6.D. Approval of Interagency Service Agreement between Outreach Community Ministries, Inc.: Transitional Housing and CCSD 89

7. Discussion Items

7.A. School Library Per Capita Grant (BOE Goal: Improved student learning). A review of the purpose of the school library per capita grant and use of funds will be presented. 

7.B. Tentative Tax Levy (BOE Goal: Changing financial needs). The Board will be asked to approve the 2024 tentative levy. 

7.C. Student Achievement Report: (BOE Goals: Continuous improvement and improved student learning). A summary report of preliminary student achievement data from 2024-2025 will be provided.

8. Action Items

8.A. Approval of Resolution #887-24, Adoption of 2024 Tentative Tax Levy 

9. Superintendent's Report

9.A. FOIA Request(s)

9.B. 2024-2025 PTC Meeting Schedule

9.C. Agenda Planning for the December 16, 2024, Board of Education Regular Meeting

10. Comments and Suggestions from Audience

11. Future Events and Informational Items

11.A. Friday, December 13, 2024, Glen Crest Winter Chorus Concert at Glen Crest 7:00PM

11.B. Board of Education Meetings, Monday, December 16, 2024, Levy Hearing, 7:00PM and Regular Meeting, 7:10PM

11.C. Wednesday, December 18, 2024, D89 Winter Orchestra Concerts at Glenbard South 6:00PM and 7:30PM

11.D. Thursday, December 19, 2024, D89 Winter Band Concerts at Glenbard South 5th grade-6:00PM, 6th grade-7:00PM and 7/8th grade-8:00PM

11.E. No School, Winter Break, December 23, 2024-January 3, 2025

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