November 15, 2010 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting

1. Call to Order

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Roll Call

4. Establishment of Quorum

5. Approval of Agenda

6. Introduction of Guests

7. Public Comments

8. Consent Agenda

8.a. Minutes of the October 25, 2010, Policy and Communications Committee Meeting

8.b. Minutes of the October 25, 2010, Board of Education Meeting

8.c. Minutes of November 8, 2010, Finance_Facilities Committee Meeting

8.d. School Activity Accounts

8.e. Transportation Account

8.f. Bills

8.g. August 2010 Treasurer's Report

8.h. September 2010 Treasurer's Report

9. Good News - Mrs. Dahn

10. Recognition of Board of Education - Dr. Gildea
In commemoration of American Education Week, Dr. Gildea will recognize the board of education members for their dedicated leadership of District 79.  A short reception will be held.

11. Monthly Financial Report - Mr. Tanner
Updated cash flow projections for the three operating funds, education, operations and maintenance, and transportation, through October 31, 2010, will be presented.  A performance report on district investments, real estate tax collections, and impact fee collections for October will be reviewed.

12. Superintendent/Board Reports

12.a. Superintendent's Report - Dr. Gildea

12.b. Finance/Facility Committee - David Natzke, Sandy Bickley, Co-Chairs

12.c. Policy and Communications Committee, Teri Herchenbach, Chair

12.d. Beautification Committee, Jason Bonds, Chair

12.e. PTO Report, Sandy Bickley, Board Representative

12.f. Fremont Education Foundation - Jason Bonds, Board Representative

13. Unfinished Business

13.a. Presentation of Revised and/or New Board Policies for a Second Reading and Recommended Adoption - Dr. Gildea
The following policies are being presented tonight for a second reading and recommended adoption:  Board of Education - Policy 2:20, Policy 2:100, and  Policy 2:110; Operational Services - Policy 4:50; General Personnel -  Policy 5:100 and Policy 5:190; Professional Personnel -  Policy 5:290; Educational Support Personnel - Policy 7:20; Students - Policy 7:180, Policy 7:190, Policy 7:200,  Policy 7:285, and Policy 8:30;  Community Relations; and  Instruction - Policy 6:100. The Policy and Communications Committee members have reviewed these policies and recommend adoption.

13.b. Approval of the District Improvement Plan - Dr.Gildea
The district's 2010-2011 School Improvement Plan was presented at last month's meeting for board review.  It is expected that the board will vote on approval at tonight'sthis meeting.

13.c. Recommendation to Approve Website Management Company - Mrs. Herchenbach
The Policy and Communications Committee has interviewed the final two website design companies to manage the district's website.  It is expected that a recommendation on contracting with a design website company will be presented for board approval at this meeting.

14. New Business

14.a. Presentation of Tentative 2010 Tax Levy - Mr. Tanner
Director of Business Services Michael Tanner will present information on the 2010 tentative tax levy.  The administration recommends board approval of the tentative levy and the legal notice for the Truth in Taxation hearing.

14.b. Set Public Hearing for the 2010 Tax Levy  - Mr. Tanner
The administration will recommend that the public hearing on the 2010 tentative tax levy be set for 6:50 p.m. on Monday, December 13, 2010. It is expected that the board will take action on the recommendation at this meeting.

15. Personnel - Dr. Gildea
The administration will recommend the following personnel items for board approval:

15.a. Approve the appointment of Nancy Lepinski as the authorized IMRF agent.

15.b. Approve a maternity/FMLA leave of absence for Tiffany Martinelli, kindergarten teacher, from approximately January 3, 2011, through to approximately March 25, 2011.

16. Information Items

16.a. Report on Middle School Principal's Coffee - Ms. Motsenbocker

16.b. Rachel's Challenge - Ms. Motsenbocker

16.c. Calendar Items

17. Public Comments

18. Announcements

19. Adjournment