June 22, 2015 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 May 18, 2015, Board of Education Regular Meeting

8.b. Minutes of the June 8, 2015, Special Board of Education Meeting

8.c. Minutes of June 8, 2015, Committee of the Whole Meeting

8.d. School Activity Accounts

8.e. Transportation Account

8.f. Bills

8.g. May 2015 Treasurer's Report

9. Presentation(s) from the Floor

9.a. Social Emotional Learning Behavior Program - Mr. Ladenburger

9.b. Review of One-on-One Middle School Pilot Program - Ms. Motsenbocker and Dr. Freeman

9.c. Health and Wellness Committee Update - Mrs. Sorensen

10. Superintendent/Board Reports

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

10.b. Finance/Facility Committee -  Jason Bonds, Chair

10.c. Policy and Communications Committee,  Michele Kreis, Chair

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

10.e. Handbook Committee - Gabriela Whipple, Board Representative

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

10.g. Fremont Education Foundation - Mark Ponce, Board Representative

11. Monthly Financial Report - Mr. Tanner
Updated cash flow projections for the three operating funds, education, operations and maintenance, and transportation, through May 31, 2015, will be presented.  A performance report on district investments, real estate tax collections, and impact fee collections for May will be reviewed.

12. Unfinished Business
There is no unfinished business.

13. New Business

13.a. Presentation of the Prevailing Wage Rate Resolution - Mr. Tanner   
Board approval of the Prevailing Wage Rate occurs on an annual basis.  It is expected that the board will vote on approval at tonight’s meeting.

13.b. Approval of 2015-2016 Depository Banks - Mr. Tanner

13.c. Recommendation to Accept Property and Liability Insurance Proposal - Mr. Tanner
The administration's recommendation to accept the proposal for property/liability insurance from Assured Partners will be presented.   It is expected that the board will vote on the proposal at tonight's meeting.    

13.d. Recommendation to Approve Transportation Services for SEDOL Transitions Program  Mr. Tanner
An agreement to provide transportation services for the SEDOL Transitions Program for the 2015-2016 school year will be presented and recommended for approval.  It is expected that the board will vote on the agreement at tonight's board meeting.

13.e. Presentation of Sixth and Eighth Grade Overnight Trip Proposals - Ms. Motsenbocker
Administration will seek board approval of the proposed sixth grade overnight trip to the YMCA Camp MacLean in Burlington, Wisconsin, and the eighth grade overnight trip to Washington, D.C. proposal. Details of the trips will be reviewed.  It is expected that the board will vote on approval at tonight's meeting.

13.f. Approval of 2015-2016 Board of Education Calendar of Recurring Events - Dr. Gildea

13.g. Recommendation to Accept Lease Agreement With G.B. Learning Services - Dr. Gildea
The facility lease agreement with G.B. Learning Services, LLC, will be reviewed and the recommendation for board approval presented.  It is expected that the board will vote on approval at tonight's meeting.

13.h. Annual Designations as Required - Dr. Gildea
Administration will seek board approval of staff members nominated annually to fulfill various district functions.  These include such roles as student activity fund manager, homeless liaison, discrimination officers, among others.  It is expected that the board will vote on approval at tonight’s meeting.

13.i. Recommendation to Adopt Resolution to Dispose of Unusable District Equipment - Dr. Gildea
Dr. Gildea will present the administration's recommendation to sell, donate or dispose of the district's unusable materials or equipment.  It is expected that the board will vote on approval at tonight's meeting.

13.j. Review Policy Changes for a First Reading - Dr. Gildea
The following policy changes suggested by the Illinois Association of School Boards will be reviewed for a first reading. PRESS, MAY 2015, Issue 88: Board of Education, #2:250 Access to District Public Records; General School Administration #3:40 Superintendent; #3:50 Administrative Personnel Other than the Superintendent; #3:60 Administrative Responsibility of the Building Principal; Operational Services #4:45 Insufficient Fund Checks and Debt Recovery; General Personnel #5:40 Communicable and Chronic Infectious Disease; #5:120 Ethics and Conduct; #5:180 Temporary Illness or Temporary Incapacity; #5:270 Employment At-Will, Compensation, and Assignment; #5:290 Employment Termination and Suspensions; #5:330 Sick Days, Vacation, Holidays, and Leaves; Instruction #6:15
School Accountability; #6:40 – Curriculum Development. A five year review of specific policies and an update on the Bullying policy, #7:180 will also be presented.  

13.k. Presentation of Construction Manager Agreement FY2015 - Dr. Gildea
AIA Document A133 - 2009, Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Construction Manager as Constructor where the basis of payment is the Cost of the Work Plus a Fee with a Guaranteed Maximum Price will be presented for board adoption.  AIA Document A201 - 207 General Conditions of the Contract for Construction also will be presented as information for board review.  It is expected that the board will vote on accepting the construction manager contract at tonight's meeting.

13.l. Presentation of Singlepath Technician Contract for 2015-2016 - Dr. Gildea
A proposal for the statement of work for 2 technicians as well as 5 hours per month of Level 2 engineering/support (project management) will be presented and reviewed.  The district currently contracts for one Singlepath technician and the addition of a second contracted technician is being proposed to fill a recent vacancy in the district.  It is expected that the board will vote on approval at tonight's meeting.

14. Personnel - Dr. Gildea

14.a. The administration will recommend personnel items for board approval.

15. Information Items

15.a. Calendar Items - President Bonds
     July 6 - Special Board of Education Meeting - 6:30 p.m., Superintendent's Conference Room
     July 20 - Monthly Board of Education Meeting-7 p.m., Superintendent's Conference Room
     August 10 - Committee of the Whole -  6:30 p.m., Superintendent's Conference Room,
     August 17 -Teacher Institute Day
     August 18 - First Day of School Grades 1-8
     August 19 - First Day of School Grades PreK-KG
     August 24 - Board of Education Meeting - Middle School Media Center,  7 p.m.,

16. Public Comments

17. Announcements

17.a. Board Member Committee Assignments - President Bonds

18. Adjournment