December 6, 2012 at 6:05 PM - Committee of the Whole with a closed session

1. Call to Order / Roll Call (A) (Vice-President, Mr. Drzal)
Call the Thursday, December 6, 2012 Committee of the Whole meeting to order at __ p.m. 
(Immediately following the Waiver Hearing at 6:00 p.m.)  A quorum must be met. Roll Call: Ayes / Absent / Motion _

2. Pledge of Allegiance 
The following Conley Elementary students will lead the Pledge: Jeremy Raymond, Justin Oliver, Jordan Harrison, and Gianna Wasniewski.

3. Recognition by the Board of Education (Mr. Drzal)
Mr. Skala will receive recognition by the Board.

4. Academic Spotlight (Mr. Moan)
Mr. LeBar, Conley Elementary Physical Education teacher, will explain the district's usage of the Fit Stats program for promoting and monitoring student performance in P.E.

5. Public Comment as per Policy 2:230
The members of the public and district employees may comment on or ask questions of the Board, subject to reasonable constraints. A form is available at the agenda table. Please submit, prior to the meeting to the Board President or Secretary.

6. Revision and Adoption of the Agenda (A) (Mr. Drzal)
Motion to adopt the agenda as presented or with changes. Voice Call: Ayes / Nays / Motion __

7. Building and Grounds (B&G) Committee (Mr. Troy-chair, Mr. Quagliano, vacant)

7.1. B&G Committee - Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Updates (R) (Mr. Renkosik)
Discussion: Updates provided on O&M projects.

8. Curriculum & Instruction (C&I) Committee (Mr. Geheren-chair, Mr. Gentry, Mrs. Skaja)

8.1. 2013-2014 High School Course Proposals (A) (Mr. Moan)
Discussion: Mr. Moan will present the SD158 Curriculum Committee's proposal of adding seven classes for the 2013-2014 school year.

8.2. Social Studies Curriculum Review (A) (Mr. Moan)
Discussion: Mr. Moan will provide the Curriculum review cycle for the 2013-14 school year. Current Curricula initiatives that are in process and curriculum initiatives with recommendation for implementation.

8.3. Registration Fees Review (A) (Mr. Awrey)
Discussion: Review and recommendation of Registration fees kept flat for the 2013-14 school year .

9. Finance Committee (Mr. Quagliano-chair, vacant, Mr. Gentry)

9.1. Payables (A) (Mr. Altmayer)
Discussion: The purchase orders, Imprest checks, accounts payable, and disbursements issued are for review, and seeking to move forward.

9.2. Revenue & Expenditures Report (R) (Mr. Altmayer)
Discussion: Monthly report for review and comment.

9.3. Fiscal Reports (R) (Mr. Altmayer)
Discussion: Attorney fee breakdown; Monthly fiscal update; and Paid Activity Funds

9.4. Revenue Contracts (A) (Mr. Altmayer)
Discussion: Various contract agreements from schools have been submitted for approval, as fund raisers.

9.5. Repurchase / Refunding Opportunity - Resolution (A) (Mr. Altmayer)
Discussion:  The District has an opportunity to possibly refund a portion of the Series 2003 CAB's which will yield future payment savings to the District.

9.6. Levy 2012 - Property Tax Extension (A) (Mr. Altmayer)
Discussion: Mr. Altmayer will present the Levy information for informational purposes only. In reagards to the Levy Hearing, additional information will be provided with a recommendation.

10. Human Resources (HR) Committee (Mr. Gentry-chair, Mr. Troy, Mr. Drzal)

10.1. Monthly HR Report (R) (Ms. Lombard)
Discussion: Ms. Lombard will provide the monthly Human Resources project updates.

11. Legislation Committee (vacant-chair, Mr. Geheren, Mr. Quagliano)

12. Board of Education (Vice-President-Mr. Drzal)

12.1. Board of Education - Minute Review (A) (Mrs. Fettes)
Discussion: The following draft meeting minutes are available for review and comment: Regular November 8, 2012, Committee of the Whole November 1, 2012, and Special November 20, 2012.

12.2. Closed Session Audio Recording & Closed Session Minutes Review (R) (Dr. Burkey)
Discussion: Continued review during closed session, to complete the six-month cycle as required.

12.3. Sears Centre Arena Lease (A) (Dr. Burkey)
Discussion: Dr. Burkey will present information on holding HHS 2013 Graduation at the Sears Centre Arena, seeking approval of the lease as presented.

13. Closed Session / Roll Call (A) (Mr. Drzal)
Move to enter into closed session at __ p.m. as indicated in the Opens Meeting Act and 5ILCS120/2c for discussion of: (1) The appointment, employment, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees or legal counsel, (2) Collective Bargaining, (3) The selection of a person to fill a public office as defined in this Act, including a vacancy, (9) Student Disciplinary, (11) Litigation, and (21) Closed Session minutes, destruction of recordings and six month review as required by law.  Roll Call: Ayes / Nays/ Absent / Motion _

13.1. Exit Closed Session / Voice Call (A) (Mr. Drzal)
Move to exit closed session at __ p.m. and return to open session. Voice Call: Ayes / Nays/ Motion _

14. Resume in Public Session / Roll Call (A) (Mr. Drzal)
Resume the Committee of the Whole meeting at __ p.m. Roll Call: Ayes / Absent / Motion __

15. Adjournment (A) (Mr. Drzal)
Discussion: Motion to adjourn the meeting at __ p.m. Voice Call: Ayes / Nays / Motion __