May 20, 2013 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 April 22, 2013, Board of Education Regular  Meeting

8.b. Minutes of April 22, 2013, Policy and Communications Committee

8.c. Minutes of the May 2, 2013, Reorganizational Meeting

8.d. School Activity Accounts

8.e. Transportation Account

8.f. Bills

8.g. April 2013 Treasurer's Report

9. Presentation(s) from the Floor

9.a. Good News
Report on ACCESS Scores - Carol Bennett

10. Superintendent/Board Reports

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

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

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

10.d. Handbook Committee - Teri Herchenbach, Board Representative

10.e. Insurance Committee - Sandy Bickley, Board Representative

10.f. Beautification Committee, Jason Bonds, Chair

10.g. PTO Report, Sandy Bickley, Board Representative

10.h. Fremont Education Foundation - Kim Hansen, Board Representative

11. Monthly Financial Report - Mr. Tanner
Updated cash flow projections for the three operating funds, education, operations and maintenance, and transportation, through April 30, 2013, will be presented.  A performance report on district investments, real estate tax collections, and impact fee collections for April will be reviewed.

12. Unfinished Business

12.a. Presentation of new and Revised Board Policies for a Second Reading and Recommended Adoption- Dr. Gildea
The following new and revised board policies will be presented for a second reading and recommended adoption: Operational Services - #4:15, Identity Protection; Operational Services - #4:140, Waiver of Student Fees; Operational Services - #4:170, Safety; General Personnel - #5:50, Drug- and Alcohol-Free Workplace; Tobacco Prohibited; Professional Personnel - #5:260, Student Teachers; Educational Support Personnel - #5:330, Sick Days, Vacation, Holidays, and Leaves;Instruction - #6:190, Extracurricular and Co-Curricular Activities; Instruction - #6:220, (New: Bring Your Own Technology (BYOT) Program; Responsible Use and Conduct); Instruction - 6:240, Field Trips; Students - #7:190, Student Discipline - Prohibited Student Conduct; Students - #7:305, Student Athlete Concussions and Head Injuries; Community Relations, #8:20, Community Use of School Facilities; Community Relations, #8:25, Advertising and Distributing Materials in Schools Provided by Non-School Related Entities; and Students, #7:100, Health, Eye, and Dental Examinations; Immunizations; and Exclusion of Students. Policies have been reviewed by the Policy & Communications Committee and were presented at last month's meeting for a first reading. It is expected that the board will vote on adoption at tonight's meeting.

12.b. Recommendation to Approve the Revised Parent/Student Handbook - Dr. Gildea
At last month's meeting, Elementary School Assistant Principal Jennifer Haack, presented and reviewed the changes to the 2013-2014 Parent/Student Handbook, reviewed by the District Handbook Committee this year.  It is expected that the board will vote on approval of the revised handbook at tonight's meeting.

13. New Business

13.a. Recommendation to Appoint School Treasurer for 2013-2014 School Year - Mr. Tanner
The administration will recommend for board approval reappointment of Alan J. Mongin as school treasurer for the next school year.  It is expected that the board will vote on approval at this meeting.

13.b. Recommendation to Renew Shared Bookkeeper Services Agreement - Dr. Gildea
Administration will present the recommendation to renew the agreement with Mundelein District 75 to share bookkeeper services.  It is expected that the board will vote on approval at tonight's meeting.

13.c. Recommendation to Renew Shared Summer Transportation Services - Mr. Tanner
Administration will present a proposal to provide summer school transportation services to Mundelein School District 75 from June 10, 2013 through June 28, 2013.  It is expected that the board will vote on approval of the proposal at tonight's meeting.

13.d. Annual Ratification of Developer Subdivision Contribution Indemnification Agreement -Mr. Tanner
In order to remain valid, this indemnification agreement pertaining to developer subdivision contribution agreements must be ratified on an annual basis.  It is expected that the board will vote on ratifying the agreement at tonight's meeting.

13.e. Recommendation to Accept Bus Bid - Mr. Tanner
The administration's recommendation to accept a bid on the purchase of 5 regular size 2014 school  buses will be presented.  It is expected that the board will vote on acceptance at tonight's meeting.

14. Personnel - Dr. Gildea
The administration will present personnel recommendations for board approval.

15. Information Items

15.a. Math Update - Dr. Freeman

15.b. Review of Proposed Eighth Grade Health/Wellness Class - Miss Motsenbocker

15.c. T. Frazier FOIA Request -Dr. Gildea

15.d. Daily Herald FOIA Attendance Request - Dr. Gildea

15.e. Calendar Items - President Bickley

16. Public Comments

17. Announcements

18. Adjournment