November 18, 2019 at 7:00 PM - REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

1. REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER (Policy 2:220)

1.1. Roll Call

1.2. Welcome

1.3. Pledge

1.4. Reminder to Sign Attendance Record

2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (Policy 2:220)

2.1. Regular Session, October 28, 2019

2.2. Executive Session, October 28, 2019

3. RECOGNITION, AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, PUBLIC HEARINGS

3.1. Tradition of Excellence Award: Geneva Students (Policy 6:330)
Boys Cross Country

3.2. Instructional Coaches and Professional Development

4. LEGISLATIVE UPDATES

5. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT (Policy 3:40)

6. BOARD DIALOGUE TOPICS & PENDING ACTION CONSIDERATIONS

6.1. GHS Proposal for New & Modified Courses for 2020-2021

6.2. Approval of Estimated Levy (Policy 4:10)

6.3. Approval of Request for School Bus Bid (Policy 4:10)

7. WORK-STUDY TOPICS & FUTURE ACTION CONSIDERATIONS           

7.1. Policy Updates: First Reading – Updated and Reviewed (Policy 2:240)

7.1.1. Policy 6:10, Educational Philosophy and Objectives - Revised

7.1.2. Policy 6:15, School Accountability – Revised

7.1.3. Policy 6:20, School Year Calendar and Day – Reviewed 

7.1.4. Policy 6:30, Organization of Instruction – Reviewed

7.1.5. Policy 6:40, Curriculum Development – Reviewed

7.1.6. Policy 6:50, School Wellness – Reviewed

7.1.7. Policy 6:60, Curriculum Content – Reviewed

7.1.8. Policy 6:65, Student Social and Emotional Development – Revised

7.1.9. Policy 6:70, Teaching About Religions – Revised

7.1.10. Policy 6:80, Teaching About Controversial Issues – Revised

7.1.11. Policy 6:100, Using Animals in the Educational Program – Revised

7.1.12. Policy 6:110, Programs for Students At Risk of Academic Failure and/or Dropping Out of School and Graduation Incentives Program – Reviewed

7.1.13. Policy 6:120, Education of Children with Disabilities – Reviewed

7.1.14. Policy 6:130, Program for Acceleration and Enrichment – Revised

7.1.15. Policy 6:135, Accelerated Placement Program – Reviewed

7.1.16. Policy 6:140, Education of Homeless Children – Reviewed

7.1.17. Policy 6:145, Migrant Children – Revised

7.1.18. Policy 6:150, Home and Hospital Instruction – Reviewed

7.1.19. Policy 6:160, English Learners – Revised

7.1.20. Policy 6:170, School Counseling Program – Revised

7.1.21. Policy 6:180, Extended Instructional Programs – Reviewed 

7.1.22. Policy 6:185, Remote Educational Program – Reviewed

7.1.23. Policy 6:190, Extracurricular and Co-Curricular Activities – Reviewed

7.1.24. Policy 6:210, Instructional Materials – Revised

7.1.25. Policy 6:220, Student Use of Personal Electronic Devices – Revised

7.1.26. Policy 6:230, Library Media Program – Reviewed

7.1.27. Policy 6:240, Field Trips and Recreational Class Trips – Revised

7.1.28. Policy 6:250, Community Resource Persons and Volunteers – Revised

7.1.29. Policy 6:255, Assemblies and Ceremonies – Reviewed

7.1.30. Policy 6:260, Complaints About Curriculum, Instructional Materials, and Programs – Revised

7.1.31. Policy 6:270, School Counseling Program – Revised

7.1.32. Policy 6:280, Grading and Promotion – Revised

7.1.33. Policy 6:290, Homework – Revised

7.1.34. Policy 6:300, Graduation Requirements – Revised

7.1.35. Policy 6:310, High School Credit for Non-District Experiences; Course Substitutions; Re-Entering Students – Revised

7.1.36. Policy 6:315, High School Credit for Students in Grade 7 or 8 – Reviewed

7.1.37. Policy 6:320, High School Credit for Proficiency – Reviewed

7.1.38. Policy 6:330, Student Recognition – Reviewed

7.1.39. Policy 6:340, Student Testing and Assessment Program – Reviewed

7.2. 2020-2021 School Calendar Draft (Policy 6:20)

8. INFORMATION

8.1. Board Meeting/Presentation Schedule

8.2. FOIA Requests (Policy 2:250)

9. CONSENT AGENDA (Bylaw 0166.1)

9.1. Personnel Report: Resignations, Retirements, Leave Requests, Changes in Assignment/FTE, New Hires (Policies 3:50, 5:200, 5:280)

9.2. Accounts Payable (Policy 4:50)

9.3. Monthly Financials (Policy 4:40, 4:55)

9.4. Gifts, Grants, Bequests (Policy 8:80):  $25,150, Anonymous Donation, for Project Lead the Way

9.5. Gifts, Grants, Bequests (Policy 8:80):  $14,700, Mill Creek Elementary School PTO, $14,100 for teachers/classrooms and $600 for Birthday Books

9.6. Gifts, Grants, Bequests (Policy 8:80):  $300, Scariano, Himes & Petrarca, for the Leadership Breakfast

9.7. Gifts, Grants, Bequest (Policy 8:80):  $2,550, GMSS PTO, for classroom and building supplies

9.8. Pay Request #1:  $179,217.79, Denler, Inc., for paving maintenance and concrete replacement at multiple sites

9.9. Pay Request #4:  $21,053, Johnson Controls, for Direct Digital Upgrades at GMSS

9.10. Pay Request #1:  $31,617, Correct Electric, Inc., for fire alarm upgrades at MCS  

10. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Per Board Policy 2:230, attendees wishing to speak at the Board meeting must register their intention to participate in the public portion(s) of the meeting upon their arrival at the meeting. Complete the form found in the Welcome to Our Meeting brochure (print legibly) and give it to the Presiding Officer or the Recording Secretary before the meeting is called to order.

11. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS AND REPORTS 
Policy Committee, Finance Committee, Boundary Task Force, Communications Task Force, Facilities Task Force, Joint PTO, Geneva Academic Foundation, Geneva All-Sports Boosters, Geneva Music Boosters, Geneva High School Theater Boosters, GEARS, K-12 Discipline Committee, Geneva Coalition for Youth, PRIDE, Fox Valley Career Center, IASB/Legislative, IASB Kishwaukee Governing Board, REMS Grant Advisory Board

12. NOTICES / ANNOUNCEMENTS

13. EXECUTIVE SESSION TO CONSIDER MATTERS PERTAINING TO COLLECTIVE NEGOTIATING MATTERS BETWEEN THE PUBLIC BODY AND ITS EMPLOYEES OR THEIR REPRESENTATIVES [5 ILCS 120/(c)(2)].  [5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11)](Policy 2:220)

14. ADJOURNMENT