October 23, 2023 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting
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1. Pledge Allegiance to the Flag.
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2. Call to Order and Roll Call.
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3. Approval of Minutes.
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4. Communications, Public Comments, & Participation.
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4.1. Board Applause.
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4.2. Public Comments.
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5. Approval of Claims.
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5.1. Monthly Warrants.
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5.1.1. Bank Balances.
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5.1.2. District Investments.
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5.1.3. Medical Care Report.
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5.1.4. Financial Statement.
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5.1.5. Board Bills.
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5.1.6. Manual Checks.
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6. New Business.
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6.1. Closed Session.
(01) the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body or legal counsel for the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee of the public body or against legal counsel for the public body to determine its validity, and (08) security procedures and the use of personnel and equipment to respond to an actual, a threatened, or a reasonably potential danger to the safety of employees, students, staff, the public, or public property. |
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6.2. Consent Agenda. A full Personnel Report* is included in Board materials for review during Closed Session.
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6.2.1. Employment.
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6.2.1.1. Certified Substitute.
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6.2.1.1.1. Mary Beth Roffman - Long-term Substitute in the Counselor's Office, effective October 3, 2023.
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6.2.1.2. Non-Certified.
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6.2.1.2.1. Tracy Miller - Paraprofessional, effective October 23, 2023.
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6.2.1.3. Non-Differential.
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6.2.1.3.1. Josie Moss - Choreographer from Collective Vision Choreography for the Pom Pon / Dance Team.
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6.2.1.3.2. Emily Roberson - Choreographer from Collective Vision Choreography for the Pom Pon / Dance Team.
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6.2.1.4. Volunteer.
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6.2.1.4.1. Chad Doan - Chaperone for Teri Brunning's Interior Design Class, effective November 8, 2023.
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6.2.1.4.2. Jill Garman - Chaperone for Teri Bruning's Interior Design Class, effective November 8, 2023.
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6.2.2. Donations. Note: Please see the Donations Report in agenda support materials on the page number at right for additional contributions to the District over the past month.
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6.2.2.1. Susan Thomas - Donation of $500,000.00 to establish the Nelson E. "Bud" Thomas Scholarship for PCHS graduates beginning in May 2024.
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6.2.2.2. Delmar & Rosemary Hodson - Donation of a 1985 Lund fishing boat and a 1984 Shoreline trailer valued at approximately $4,500 to the PCHS Bass Fishing Program.
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6.2.2.3. First Baptist Church of Pekin - Donation of $500.00 to the PCHS Dragon's Closet Program.
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6.2.2.4. Sommer Seed, LLC - Donation of seeds, valued at $1,400.00, to the PCHS FFA Program.
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6.2.2.5. Ag Land FS - Donation of fertilizer, valued at $1,200.00, to the PCHS FFA Program.
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6.3. Illinois High School District Organization Dues for 2023-2024.
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Superintendent Owens.
Description:
The Illinois High School District Organization was founded for the sole purpose of influencing legislation affecting high school districts. Membership dues for 2023-2024 are based on a $0.40 per student (1796 students) cost plus a base charge of $150.00.
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6.4. Intergovernmental Agreement involving the City of Pekin's South and East Residential Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Districts.
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Superintendent Owens.
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6.5. School Maintenance Grant.
Presenter:
Chief Financial Officer Schaefer.
Description:
The State of Illinois is making funds available for another round of School Maintenance Grants. This dollar-for-dollar state matching grant program provides up to $50,000.00 in matching funds for the maintenance or upkeep of buildings or structures used for educational purposes.
The fiscal year 2024 Round 1 School Maintenance Project Grant application period will open Tuesday, September 5. All applications must be submitted in IWAS to the applicable Regional Office of Education by 4 p.m. December 1. |
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7. Reports.
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7.1. Resignations.*
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7.2. Policy Committee.
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Chairperson Brown.
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7.3. Operations & Maintenance Committee.
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Chairperson Barra.
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7.4. Labor/Management Relations Committee.
Presenter:
Superintendent Owens.
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7.5. Student Achievement Committee.
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Superintendent Owens.
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7.6. FOIA Requests.
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Superintendent Owens.
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7.7. Superintendent's Report.
Presenter:
Superintendent Owens.
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8. Future Agenda Items.
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9. Announcements by the President.
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9.1. The next regular meeting of the Board of Education is scheduled for Monday, November 27, 2023, 6:30 p.m.
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10. Adjournment.
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