August 25, 2014 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 July 28, 2014, Board of Education Regular and Closed Session Meetings

8.b. Minutes of the August 11, 2014, Committee of the Whole

8.c. School Activity Accounts

8.d. Transportation Account

8.e. Approval of the Bills

8.f. July 2014 Treasurer's Report

9. Presentation(s) from the Floor

9.a. Good News - Dr. Gildea
Staff who are new to the district this fall will be introduced.  A short reception will be held.

10. Superintendent/Board Reports

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

10.a.1. Meet & Greet

10.a.2. New School Year Statistics

10.a.3. Board of Education Annual Goals 

10.b. Committee of the Whole - Teri Herchenbach, Chair

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

10.d. Handbook Committee - Michele Kreis, Board Representative

10.e. Insurance Committee - Rich Hentschel, Board Representative

10.f. Beautification Committee - Jason Bonds, Chair

10.g. Wellness Committee - Teri Herchenbach, Board Representative

10.h. SEDOL Governing Board - Teri Herchenbach, Board Representative

10.i. PTO Report, Michele Kreis, Board Representative

10.j. 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 July 31, 2012, will be presented.  A performance report on district investments, real estate tax collections, and impact fee collections for July will be reviewed.

12. Unfinished Business

12.a. District Assessment System
At last month's board meeting, Dr. Freeman provided an update on the district assessment system. This comprehensive K-8 assessment system has been adjusted to include the state mandated Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) assessment along with other assessments administered within the district. Dr. Freeman will present the recommendation for board adoption at tonight's board meeting.

13. New Business

13.a. Presentation of Shared Transportation Services Agreements - Mr. Tanner
Mr. Tanner will present the administration's recommendation to renew the agreements to share transportation services between Fremont 79 and Mundelein 75, Diamond Lake 76, and SEDOL. Sharing services between districts can provide cost benefits for shared administrative, teacher, and support services.  It is expected that the board will vote on approval of the agreements at tonight's meeting.

13.b. Recommendation to Dispose of Unusable Math Curriculum Resources - Dr. Freeman
Dr. Freeman will present the administration's recommendation to dispose of the district's unusable math curriculum resources. These resources include teacher materials and student texts that pre-date the New Illinois Learning Standards including the Common Core State Standards. It is expected that the board will vote on approval at tonight's meeting

13.c. First Reading of New or Revised Board Policies - Dr. Gildea
The following new or revised board policies will be presented for a first reading:  Board of Education, #2:20-Powers and Duties of the Board of Education; Indemnification; Operational Services #4:60-Purchases and Contracts and #4:90-Activity Funds; General Personnel #5:30- Hiring Process and Criteria, Professional Personnel #5:260-Student Teachers, #5:330-Sick Days, Vacation, Holidays, and Leaves; Students #7:20-Harassment of Students Prohibited, #7:180-Prevention of and Response to Bullying, Intimidation and Harassment, and #7:240-Conduct Code for Participants in Extracurricular Activities.  Policies will be presented for a second reading and recommended for adoption at next month's meeting. 

13.d. Approval of Application for Recognition of Schools - Dr. Gildea 
Annually, school districts must submit an application for recognition to the State Board of Education.  It is expected that the board will vote at this meeting on approval of the 2014-15 Application for Recognition of Schools.  

14. Personnel
Administration will present personnel items for board approval.

15. Information Items

15.a. Master Facility Plan Update

15.b. Calendar Items

16. Public Comments

17. Announcements

18. Adjournment