August 14, 2023 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting
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I. ROLL CALL - 6:00 P.M. - BOARD ROOM
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II. CLOSED SESSION - 6:00 P.M. - CONFERENCE ROOM
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To discuss in closed session and to take action in open session:
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II.A. The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees/coaches.
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III. BUDGET WORKSHOP- 6:15 P.M. - Board Room
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IV. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG - 6:30 P.M. - BOARD ROOM
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V. APPROVE THE AGENDA
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It is my recommendation that the Board approve the agenda for the regular meeting of the Board of Education of Wilmington Community School District No. 209-U, for Monday, August 8, 2022.
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VI. OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC INPUT
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VII. CONSENT AGENDA ACTION ITEMS
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VII.A. Approval of Minutes
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It is my recommendation that you approve the following minutes as presented:
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VII.A.1. Regular Meeting Minutes of June 12, 2023
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VII.A.2. Closed Minutes of June 12, 2023
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VII.A.3. Special Meeting of June 21 2023
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VII.A.4. Special Closed Minutes June 21 2023
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VII.B. Administrators' Reports
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It is my recommendation that you approve the Building Principals', Technology Coordinator's, Business Manager's, Curriculum Director's, and Superintendent's Reports, as presented.
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VII.B.1. Building Principals' Reports
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Mrs. Beth Norman
Mrs. Casey Orellano Mr. Adam Spicer Mr. Scott Maupin |
VII.B.2. Technology Coordinator's Report
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Mr. Mike McCormick
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VII.B.3. Curriculum Director's Report
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Mr. Kevin Feeney
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VII.B.4. Superintendent's Report
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Mr. Kevin Feeney:
a. Illinois Freedom of Information Act Report: None at this time. b. The NSBA Annual Conference is April 6-8, 2024 in New Orleans, LA. Please use the sign-up sheet on the conference room table to indicate whether or not you would like to attend the conference. c. SOWIC Board Report. d .Fund Balances as of July 31, 2023: Please see attachment. e. Dates to Remember: Please see attachment. |
VII.C. Treasurer's Report
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It is my recommendation that you approve the Treasurer's Report for the months of June and July, as presented.
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VII.D. Bills and Payroll
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It is my recommendation that you approve the bills and payroll for the months of June and July 2023, as presented.
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VII.E. Imprest Fund
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It is my recommendation that you approve the Imprest Fund checks as presented, for the month of July, 2023.
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VII.F. Monthly Financial Report
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It is my recommendation that you approve the Monthly Financial Report as presented, for June and July, 2023.
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VII.G. Student Activity Fund Reports
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It is my recommendation that you approve the Student Activity Fund Reports as presented, for June and July, 2023.
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VII.H. Fundraisers
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It is my recommendation that you approve the following Fundraisers:
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VII.I. Facility Use
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It is my recommendation that you approve the following Facility Use Requests:
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VII.J. Donations
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It is my recommendation that you accept the following donations:
None at this time. |
VII.K. Sale or Disposal of Property No Longer Needed for School Purposes
Description:
None at this time.
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VII.L. Transportation Review and Certification of Hazardous Conditions
Description:
Annually, School Boards are to review hazardous conditions and certify to the State whether or not the hazardous conditions remain unchanged. It is Mr. Feeney and Mrs. Norman's recommendation that you certify the routes remain unchanged from those approved as of August 2018. There is a motion to approve the Hazardous Conditions for the 2023-2024 school year, as attached.
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VII.M. United Way Campaign
Description:
Mr. Feeney has appointed Beth Norman as Head of the United Way Campaign for the 2023-2024 school term. It is his recommendation that you authorize a day off for the person that makes the largest monetary donation and provide a pizza party to the building with the most money donated (percentage-wise) to United Way.
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VII.N. Annual Safety Review Report
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Mr. Feeney supports Mrs. Orellano's recommendation to approve the Annual Safety Review Report from the Safety Committee meeting held August 10, 2023, and to file the report with the Will County ROE.
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VII.O. Approve WHS and WMS Overnight trips for the 2023-2024 school term
Description:
Mr. Feeney supports Mr. Hansen's and Mr. Goff's recommendations for WHS and WMS athletic team overnight trips for the 2023-2024 school term, if the athletes qualify for competition requiring the trips.
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VII.P. Crisis Plan Updates
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It is my recommendation that the Board approves the updates that have been made by the Safety Committee to the Crisis Plan.
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VII.Q. Approve the after-school art program, Young Rembrandts, at SIS and Bruning for the 2023-2024 school year
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I support Mrs. Orellano's and Mrs. Norman’s recommendation to approve an after-school art program, Young Rembrandts, at Steven's Intermediate and Bruning Elementary for the 2023-2024 school year.
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VII.R. Approve First Reading of Board Policies as Amended and Presented:
1. 2:170 Procurement of Architectural, Engineering, and Land Surveying Services 2. 4:45 – Insufficient Fund Checks and Debt Recovery 3. 4:100 – Insurance Management 4. 5:230 – Maintaining Student Discipline 5. 7:305 – Student Athlete Concussions and Head Injuries
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Mr. Feeney recommends that you approve First Reading of Board Policies as Amended and Presented:
1. 2:170 Procurement of Architectural, Engineering, and Land Surveying Services 2. 4:45 - Insufficient Fund Checks and Debt Recovery 3. 4:100 - Insurance Management 4. 5:230 - Maintaining Student Discipline 5. 7:305 - Student Athlete Concussions and Head Injuries |
VII.S. Approve Board Policies Undergoing 5-Year Review:
1. 2:80 - Board Member Oath and Conduct 2. 2:80-E - Board Member Code and Conduct 3. 6:10 - Educational Philosophy and Objectives 4. 6:190 - Extracurricular and Co-Curricular Activities 5. 6:240 - Field Trips and Recreational Class Trips 6. 7:330 - Student Use of Buildings- Equal Access 7. 8:25 - Advertising and Distributing Materials in Schools Provided 8. 8:95 - Parental Involvement
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Approve Board Policies Undergoing 5-Year Review:
1. 2:80 - Board Member Oath and Conduct 2. 2:80-E - Board Member Code and Conduct 3. 6:10 - Educational Philosophy and Objectives 4. 6:190 - Extracurricular and Co-Curricular Activities 5. 6:240 - Field Trips and Recreational Class Trips 6. 7:330 - Student Use of Buildings- Equal Access 7. 8:25 - Advertising and Distributing Materials in Schools Provided 8. 8:95 - Parental Involvement |
VII.T. Adopt Resolution No. 12-23 Designating Signatories on Activity Accounts
Description:
It is my recommendation that you adopt a resolution which will approve the following signers on all accounts and investments as listed, and the requirement of two signatures on any activity fund check that is $1,500 or more. Authorized signatures are:
#65773 L.J. Stevens Intermediate School - Casey Orellano, Sue Cragg, Michalia Van Tilburg Alternates: Stacy Roth, Valerie Viano, Megan Van Duyne #66362 Bruning - Beth Norman, Brenda Begler Alternates: Stacy Roth, Valerie Viano, Megan Van Duyne #65455 Wilmington Middle School - Adam Spicer, Brian Goff, Melissa Mancuso, Judi Mann Alternates: Stacy Roth, Valerie Viano, Megan Van Duyne #65242 WHS - R. Scott Maupin, Jeff Reents, and Krista Niehls Alternates: Stacy Roth, Valerie Viano, Megan Van Duyne #64963 Imprest Fund - Matt Swick, Kevin Feeney, Megan Van Duyne Alternate: Stacy Roth and Valerie Viano #64939 Money Market - Stacy Roth, Kevin Feeney Alternate: Megan Van Duyne, Matt Swick #64947 Checking - Stacy Roth, Kevin Feeney Alternate: Matt Swick #64955 Payroll - Stacy Roth, Kevin Feeney Alternate: Megan Van Duyne, Matt Swick CD#10011583 - Stacy Roth, Matt Swick, Kevin Feeney |
VIII. OTHER ACTION ITEMS
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There is a Motion to approve the following Consent Agenda Items as presented:
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VIII.A. Approve Consent Agenda Items
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It is my recommendation that you approve the Consent Agenda Items.
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VIII.B. Personnel
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VIII.B.1. Resignations/Terminations
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VIII.B.1.a. One SIS 5th Grade Teacher
Description:
Mr. Feeney supports the resignation from a SIS 5th Grade Teacher, effective immediately.
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VIII.B.1.b. One WMS 7th Grade Math Teacher
Description:
Mr. Feeney supports the resignation of a WMS 7th Grade Math Teacher, effective immediately.
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VIII.B.2. Retirements
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VIII.B.2.a. One Custodian
Description:
Mr. Feeney recommends approving the irrevocable notice of retirement from a Wilmington School District custodian, which will become effective on June 7, 2024.
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VIII.B.3. Leaves of Absence
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VIII.B.3.a. One Bruning Secretary
Description:
Mr. Feeney recommends that you retroactively approve the FMLA of a Bruning Elementary Secretary that began on May 11th, and ran through June 15, 2023.
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VIII.B.4. Reassignments
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VIII.B.5. Recommendations for Employment
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Mr. Feeney supports Mrs. Norman's recommendation to employ a K-5 Permanent Substitute Teacher for the 2023-2024 school year. Employment is pending compliance with all federal, state, and local guidelines.
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VIII.B.5.a. One SIS 5th Grade Teacher
Description:
Mr. Feeney supports Mrs. Orellano's recommendation to employ a SIS 5th Grade Teacher for the 2023-2024 school year. Employment is pending compliance with all federal, state, and local guidelines.
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VIII.B.5.b. One K-5 Permanent Substitute Teacher
Description:
Mr. Feeney supports Mrs. Norman's recommendation to employ a K-5 Permanent Substitute Teacher for the 2023-2024 school year. Employment is pending compliance with all federal, state, and local guidelines.
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VIII.B.5.c. One 6-12 Permanent Substitute Teacher
Description:
Mr. Swick recommends hiring a 6-12 Permanent Substitute Teacher for the 2023-2024 school year. Employment is pending compliance with all local, state and federal guidelines.
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VIII.B.5.d. One WMS 7th Grade Math Teacher
Description:
Mr. Feeney supports Mr. Spicer's recommendation to employ a WMS 7th Grade Math Teacher at MA Step 11 on the Collective Bargaining Agreement for the 2023-2024 school year. Employment is pending compliance with all federal, state and local guidelines.
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VIII.C. Approve Document 8-1-23 - Additions to the 2023-2024 Substitute List, and the Substitute Support Staff List for the 2023-2024 school year
Description:
Mr. Feeney recommends that you approve the Substitute Teachers authorized by the Will County ROE and the Substitute Support Staff List for the 2023-2024 school year, Document 8-1-23.
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VIII.D. Approve Document 8-2-23 - WMS Co-Curricular Assignments for 2023-2024
Description:
Mr. Spicer and Mr. Hansen have submitted recommendations for Wilmington Middle School co-curricular coaching and club sponsorship for the 2023-2024 school term.Stipends as determined by the current collective bargaining agreement and employment are pending completion of all paperwork, and meeting all local, state and federal guidelines.
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VIII.E. Approve Document 8-3-23 - WHS Co-Curricular Assignments for 2023-2024
Description:
Mr. Maupin and Mr. Goff have submitted recommendations for Wilmington High School co-curricular coaching and club sponsorship for the 2023-2024 school term. Stipends as determined by the current collective bargaining agreement and employment are pending completion of all paperwork, and meeting all local, state and federal guidelines.
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VIII.F. To approve the agreement with SOWIC for lunch prices during the 2023-2024 school term.
Description:
It is my recommendation that you approve the agreement with SOWIC for lunch prices during the 2023-2024 school term.
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VIII.G. To approve the agreement with SOWIC for breakfast prices during the 2023-2024 school term.
Description:
It is my recommendation that you approve the agreement with SOWIC for breakfast prices during the 2023-2024 school term.
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VIII.H. Adopt the Memorandum of Understanding for Joliet Junior College Dual Credit Courses
Description:
It is my recommendation that you adopt the Memorandum of Understanding with Joliet Junior College for Dual Credit Courses, as presented.
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VIII.I. Approve the Employment of an Instructor for the Dual Credit, Political Science 101- American National Government Course at WHS during the 2023-2024 School Year
Description:
Dr. Swick recommends that the Board approve the employment of Katherine Francis as an instructor of the dual credit Political Science 101- American National Government course at WHS during the 2023-2024 school year at a rate of $36.96 per hour for a max of 140 hours.
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VIII.J. Retain Chapman and Cutler for Continuing Disclosure filing
Description:
Dr. Swick supports Mrs. Roth's recommendation to retain Chapman and Cutler to perform and file our annual Continuing Disclosure report.
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VIII.K. Renewal of the Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Wilmington
Description:
It is my recommendation that you approve the renewal of the Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Wilmington for Crossing Guards and additional security services for the 2023-2024 school year.
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VIII.L. Approve Resolution 13-23 and confirm Treasurer of Wilmington Community Unit School District No. 209-U
Description:
Mr. Feeney recommends that you approve Resolution 13-23, confirming the Treasurer of Wilmington Community Unit School District No. 209-U.
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VIII.M. Approve Resolution 14-23: Abating Working Cash Fund
Description:
Mr. Feeney recommends that you approve Resolution 14-23: Abating Working Cash Fund.
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VIII.N. Approve the “Constellation Impact Leader” Grant for WMS
Description:
Mr. Feeney recommends that you approve the $1,000 charitable "Constellation Impact Leader" award granted to WMS.
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IX. DISCUSSION ITEMS - PRESIDENT'S PREROGATIVE
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Board Policy - Stephanie Southall and C.J. Dziuban
Facilities Update/Construction Committee - Terry Anderson and Tim Cragg Foundation for Excellence - Lisa Holmes Handbook Committee - Lisa Holmes and Lauren Kempes IASB Delegate/Legislative Liaison - Peggy Kunz Negotiations Committee - Terry Anderson and Peggy Kunz TAB/Leadership Committee - Terry Anderson Three Rivers Governing Board - Lauren Kempes WILCO Board of Control - Peggy Kunz |
X. CORRESPONDENCE
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Thank you notes have been received from:
One "Thank You" note was received from the Habing family for the donation that was made in memory of Ron Habing. |
XI. ADJOURN
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To adjourn until the next regular meeting on September 12, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. Closed Session will be at 6:00 p.m. The Public Hearing on the budget will be at 6:15 p.m.
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