August 20, 2020 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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I. Call to Order
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II. Pledge of Allegiance
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III. Roll Call
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IV. Audience
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V. Consent Agenda **
Description:
Minutes of regular meeting held July 16, 2020
Minutes of special meeting held July 29, 2020 August Bills Payable July Treasurer's Report Destruction of closed meeting audio recording from February 21, 2019 |
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VI. Superintendent's Report
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VI.A. Student Recognition
Description:
Recent graduate Connor Rada will be in attendance to be recognized as a Future Business Leaders of America National Champion in Banking and Financial Systems!
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VI.B. Presentation of New Faculty Members
Description:
We are reimagining new teacher introductions, given the continued hybrid Zoom/in-person Board of Education meeting combined with gathering and social distancing limitations. In lieu of personal introductions of new faculty members, they have each recorded an intro video we will share with you at the meeting.
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VI.C. School Year / Planning Update
Description:
I will provide the Board with an update on the start to the 2020/21 school year. I will also review updated guidance released by the Illinois Department of Public Health and Lake County Health Department as it relates to school reopening considerations. Several resources are included in the packet that will be referenced.
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VI.D. E-Learning 2.0 Plan **
Description:
In December, 2019, the Board of Education approved a resolution to adopt an e-learning program in lieu of the District’s scheduled emergency days. As a result of the pandemic and subsequent order by the State of Illinois, we have modified the original e-learning plan to cover the following three different scenarios of e-learning:
Expectations in all learning modes have been outlined for both teachers and students. The E-Learning Plan 2.0 Teacher Handbook and E-Learning Plan 2.0 Student Quick Reference guide are included for review and we will discuss these at the meeting. Additionally, I am recommending approval of the Resolution to Adopt Remote E-Learning Plan 2.0. |
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VI.E. Student Performance and Achievement Data
Description:
In years past, we have presented to you student performance and achievement data for PSAT, SAT, Advanced Placement, and Measures of Academic Progress. However, with in-person school concluding on March 13th last year, none of the spring testing took place as planned. Therefore, we are foregoing the data update for 2019/20 and look forward to hopefully collecting performance data for the 2020/21 school year.
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VI.F. Enrollment Update
Description:
Student enrollment as of August 7th is as follows:
Grade 9 459 Grade 10 443 Grade 11 473 Grade 12 460 Total 1,835 This is a decrease of 28 students from last year. This number closely aligns with the Kasarda demographic report enrollment projection of 1,839 students utilizing the occurs as anticipated model. |
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VI.G. School Board Policy Modifications – First Reading **
Description:
I am recommending changes to the following School Board Policies based on direction from the Illinois Association of School Boards and legal counsel:
2:220 School Board Meeting Procedure 4:180 Pandemic Preparedness; Management; and Recovery 7:190 Student Behavior 7:340 Student Records 7:345 Use of Educational Technologies; Student Data Privacy and Security |
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VI.H. Personnel **
Description:
Recommend the employment of the following individuals:
Recommend granting the request of an unpaid leave of absence from the following individuals:
Recommend accepting the letter of resignation from the following individuals:
Notification of the following FMLA requests:
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VI.I. Principal’s Report
Description:
Mr. Schmidt will give his monthly Principal’s Report.
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VII. Business Affairs
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VII.A. Building Cleaning and Sanitizing
Description:
I wanted to update you on the steps our Buildings and Grounds department is taking to ensure the sanitation and cleanliness of the building during this unusual time. Each classroom has been outfitted with a "Sanitizing Kit." I’ve included a picture of this for you. The kit includes, hand sanitizer, disinfectant wipes, spray bottles filled with Triad II disinfectant and paper towels. Offices have been supplied with hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes. Additionally, cleaning and sanitizing has been revamped to include electrostatic sprayers to allow for deep clean. I’ll review the steps we’re taking with you at the meeting.
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VIII. Other Business
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VIII.A. FOIA
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IX. Closed Session
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IX.A. Collective negotiating matters between the public body and its employees or their representatives. 5 ILCS 120/2 (c)(2) **
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IX.B. The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) **
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IX.C. Semi-annual review of closed session minutes. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(21) **
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X. Action Items from Closed Session Discussion
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X.A. Potential Board action regarding collective bargaining **
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X.B. Potential Board action regarding personnel **
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X.C. Potential Board action on semi-annual review of closed session minutes **
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XI. Adjourn
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