Description:  Per Policy 2:230 Public Comments at Board of Education Meetings and Petitions to the Board 
At each regular and special open meeting, the members of the public and District employees may comment on or ask questions of the Board, subject to reasonable constraints. 
The individuals appearing before the Board are expected to follow these guidelines: 

1. Such a person shall submit a request in writing to the Board Secretary to address the Board. Such a request shall be received at least five (5) working days prior to the Board meeting and shall include said reason for the request.
2. At the meeting, a person who has complied with number 1 above shall inform the Board Secretary of his/her presence at the meeting.
3. Address the Board only at the appropriate time as indicated on the agenda and when recognized by the Board President.
4. Identify oneself and be brief. Ordinarily, such comments shall be limited to five minutes.  In unusual circumstances, and when an individual has made a request in advance to speak for a longer period of time, the individual may be allowed to speak for more than five minutes. 
5. The Board President may shorten or lengthen an individual’s opportunity to speak.  The President may also deny an individual the opportunity if the individual has previously addressed the Board on the same subject within the past 2 months. 
6. The Board President shall have the authority to determine procedural matters regarding public participation not otherwise defined in Board of Education policy. 
7. Conduct oneself with respect and civility toward others and otherwise abide by Board policy, 8:30, Visitors to and Conduct on School Property. 

Petitions or written correspondence to the Board shall be presented to the Board of Education in the next regular Board packet unless the Superintendent deems the matter to be urgent. 
 

Description:  On Tuesday evening we will be recognizing the entire board for their recent School Board Governance Recognition award by the Illinois Association of School Boards.   This award recognizes the entire board for their dedication and commitment to the Lockport SD91 family and community.

Description:  We will be recognizing the KG students of the month, Junior Beta Club members, and MG second-grade student representatives.  

Description:  We have received a request for information under the Freedom of Information Act.  The request was asking for our current health insurance premiums and our district insurance coverage details/premiums.  See attached for the request, response, and supporting documents.

Description:  Attached is the suspension report for Kelvin Grove for the month of October 2023.  There were no suspensions at Milne Grove for the month of October 2023.

Description: 

The Committee of the Whole will meet on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at 5:45 pm in the Kelvin Grove LRC.  The agenda discussion items are listed below.  All members are invited to attend the meeting.
Committee Discussion Items

• • Tax Levy Presentation
  • Truth and Taxation Hearing
  • Update on MG Renovation Construction Bid
  • National School Lunch Program Update
  • Strategic Plan Subcommittee Report

Information discussed at the meeting will be reviewed with the full board during the Board reports/discussion items portion of the meeting Tuesday.  I look forward to seeing all board members who are able to attend on Tuesday at 5:45pm in the KG LRC.

Description:  On Tuesday evening, the board members will be asked to provide Mrs. Rodriguez feedback on each of the proposed resolutions to be discussed this year at the Delegate Assembly. I have attached another copy of the IASB Report to the Membership - 2023 Resolutions Committee Report for your convenience.

Description:  On Tuesday evening, the board members that will be attending the Triple I conference will receive their information about the event.  In addition, a brief conversation will be held to discuss the conference sessions members are planning to attend so the board can gather as much information as possible to bring back to the whole board.

Description:  Attached you will find the summative designation letter the district received from Illinois State Board of Education that will be included on our school report card.  On Tuesday evening, Dr. Wilkey will provide an update on the Illinois Assessment of Readiness results for the district this past spring of 2023. 

Description: 

During the FY23 fiscal year, District 91 was able to attain the School Maintenance Grant through the state of IL to install key fobs on all exterior doors, KG gymnasium doors, hallways, and select office doors.  We have an opportunity to apply for the same matching grant for FY24 and would like to utilize the funding to assist the district in adding electronic key fobs to all interior classroom doors to comply with our goal of safety/security for our students and staff.  In order to submit the grant, we would like to confirm a commitment from the D91 Board of education to utilize the FY24 budgeted funds in the amount of approximately $75,000 so we can receive the matching grant max of $50,000 from the state to complete the project this year.  On Tuesday evening, we will ask for board input on this proposal for the use of funds.

Description: 

Description: 

RECOMMENDATION
To approve the estimated amounts necessary to be levied for the 2023 levy.

 

BACKGROUND
The levy resolution being recommended will ensure that District 91 does not lose any dollars it is entitled to under a balloon levy. It will make sure that even if the most recent estimated EAV from the county clerk increases or decreases (within limits), the district will capture its full entitlement. This year, the district does need to ask for more than the 5% cap, therefore we are required to publish a notice AND hold a truth-in-taxation hearing before approving the certificate of tax levy in December.  
The estimated aggregate levy recommended this year is as follows:

Education                                   $4,819,271

Operation and Maintenance       $1,036,588

Transportation                             $280,000

Working Cash                             $13,143

Municipal Retirement                  $150,000

Social Security                            $100,000

Fire, Prevention, & Safety           $5,545

Tort                                              $86,861

Special Education                       $54,828

Unemployment                            $7,804

Total Capped Levy                      $6,554,040 (not including Bonds)

 

Estimated Bond &Interest             $617,515
 

Total Estimated 2022 Levy           $7,171,555

It is my recommendation that the Board approve the estimated amounts necessary to be levied for the 2023 levy.

Description: 

RECOMMENDATION

Accept the donations that were made to District 91 since the October board meeting.

 

BACKGROUND

There were two donations by different donors to help benefit various extra-curricular opportunities for our students.  The first was a donation to help supplement the sound system in the Feneli gym for use during our drama performances.  The second was a donation made to the Parent Athletic Association for $50 from Al and Theresa Lindstrom for use with the youth athletic program.  Please see detailed information on the first donation in the attachment provided for the board.

Description:  RECOMMENDATION

Closed session minutes noted in the table provided as "open" are no longer considered to be confidential and can be opened. Closed session minutes as noted with "closed" should remain closed as they contain information still considered to be confidential.

To destroy existing taped closed session minutes through February 8, 2022.  The required 18-month period for saving taped minutes has expired, allowing us to destroy these tapes.


BACKGROUND

We are required by law to review the Closed Session minutes every six months to determine if they still need to remain closed. We are also required to tape closed session meetings and save such tapes for a period of 18 months.

I will provide copies of the closed session minutes (marked confidential) for you to review during the scheduled closed session. 

It is my recommendation that the Board of Education open the closed session minutes that are marked with "open" in the table as information is no longer considered to be confidential. Closed session minutes labeled "closed" in the table should remain closed as they contain information still considered to be confidential.

In addition, it is recommended that the board approve the destruction of taped closed session minutes through February 8, 2022.  The required 18-month period for saving taped minutes has expired allowing us to destroy these tapes.

 

Description: 

RECOMMENDATION

To approve the Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement for Mutual Assistance in Response to Crises in the Public Schools of LTHS Associated School Districts as presented.

BACKGROUND

In the event of a catastrophic event at any of the school districts named in the IGA, the agreement would give the schools the ability to provide mutual assistance for the district in need as a response to a crisis in the public schools.  We are a small district and in the event of a critical incident, we may not have the man power to respond to the crisis in a manner that would be efficient.  By entering this agreement, we are looking to partner with the other local districts named in the IGA to provide assistance in the response following the incident.  This agreement has been in development for the past nine months and all boards listed on page five have or will be voting on the agreement this month. 

Description:  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 or against legal counsel for the District to determine its validity. [1] However, a meeting to consider an increase in compensation to a specific employee of a public body that is subject to the Local Government Wage Increase Transparency Act may not be closed and shall be open to the public and posted and held in accordance the [the Open Meetings Act].  5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1), as amended by P.A. 99-646