January 19, 2023 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. Consent Agenda **                 
                    
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Minutes of regular meeting held December 15, 2022 
                            January Bills Payable December Treasurer's Report Quarterly list of authorized depositories, investment managers, dealers and brokers  | 
    
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                                        V. Superintendent’s Report – Recognition and Informational Items                 
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                                        V.A. Student Recognition                 
                    
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Joshua Hawkins will be in attendance so that we may recognize his accomplishments in being selected as the January Student of the Month.     
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                                        V.B. Semester One Activities Update                 
                    
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Kevin Geist, Assistant Director of Activities and Athletics, will be in attendance to share first semester co-curricular highlights.     
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                                        V.C. Principal’s Report                 
                    
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Principal Schmidt provided his monthly Principal’s Report for your review in writing, as he will be attending 8th Grade Enrollment Night.     
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                                        V.D. Student Representative’s Report                 
                    
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Nicole Kaminski will provider her report.     
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                                        VI. Public Comment                 
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                                        VII. Superintendent’s Report – Action Items                 
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                                        VII.A. New Course Proposals for 2024/25 **                 
                    
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Recommend approval of the following dual credit course proposals for the 2024/25 school year: 
                            Biology 123 Principles of Biology Education 124 Child Development for Educators English 121 Composition 1 English 122 Composition 2 History 121 History of Western Civilization to 1500 History 122 History of Western Civilization 1500 to Present Social Studies 221 Comparative Political Systems  | 
    
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                                        VII.B. School Board Policy Modifications – Second Reading **                 
                    
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I am recommending changes to the following School Board Policies based on direction from the Illinois Association of School Boards and legal counsel: 
                            Section 200 School Board 2:100 Board Member Conflict of Interest 2:105 Ethics and Gift Ban 2:210 Organizational School Board Meeting 2:265 Title IX Sexual Harassment Grievance Procedure Section 400 Operational Services 4:10 Fiscal and Business Management 4:140 Waiver of Student Fees 4:165 Awareness and Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse and Grooming Behaviors Section 500 Personnel 5:20 Workplace Harassment Prohibited 5:120 Employee Ethics; Code of Professional Conduct; and Conflict of Interest 5:220 Substitute Teachers 5:250 Leaves of Absence 5:280 Duties and Qualifications 5:320 Evaluation 5:330 Sick Days, Vacation, Holidays, and Leaves Section 600 Instruction 6:15 School Accountability 6:20 School Year Calendar and Day 6:250 Community Resource Persons and Volunteers 6:255 Assemblies and Ceremonies 6:260 Complaints About Curriculum, Instructional Materials, and Programs 6:310 High School Credit for Non-District Experiences; Course Substitutions; Re-Entering Students 6:340 Student Testing and Assessment Program 6:50 School Wellness 6:60 Curriculum Content 6:65 Student Social and Emotional Development Section 700 Students 7:100 Health, Eye, and Dental Examinations; Immunizations; and Exclusion of Students 7:180 Prevention of and Response to Bullying, Intimidation, and Harassment 7:250 Student Support Services 7:285 Anaphylaxis Prevention, Response, and Management Program 7:290 Suicide and Depression Awareness and Prevention 7:340 Student Records 7:50 School Admissions and Student Transfers To and From Non-District Schools Recommend policies as presented.  | 
    
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                                        VII.C. English Learner – Bilingual Education Program **                 
                    
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The English Learner (EL) -Bilingual Education program is designed for students whose primary language is one other than English.  Schools are required to provide equal access for all students to a high-quality education and the opportunity to achieve their full academic potential.  The state of Illinois has guidelines for EL caseload sizes of approximately 25-30 students per EL teacher.  Current enrollment is 68 students, with 8 different languages.  We have 42 incoming freshmen that will be enrolled in the EL program, which will bring us to a total of 13 different languages.  Based on current enrollment, along with the projected increase from feeder school districts for next year, ISBE has granted conditional approval of our EL-Bilingual Service Plan based on the addition of another bilingual teacher for next year.  Recommend expansion of the EL - Bilingual Education program by 1 FTE for the 2023/24 school year. 
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                                        VII.D. Spring Coaching Recommendations **                 
                    
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Recommend approval of the spring athletic coaches as presented.       
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                                        VII.E. Personnel **                 
                    
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Recommend the employment of the following individuals:
 
                            
 Recommend accepting the resignation from the following individuals: 
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                                        VIII. Business Affairs                 
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                                        VIII.A. Food Service – Mid-Year Review                 
                    
        Description: 
Quest Food Management Services has been working with our food service department since August.  I will have an update for you at the meeting on our partnership with them.     
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                                        IX. Other Business                 
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                                        IX.A. FOIA Request                  
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                                        X. Closed Session                 
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                                        X.A. The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) **                 
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                                        X.B. Student disciplinary cases 5 ILCS 120/2 (c)(9) **                 
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                                        X.C. Collective negotiating matters between the public body and its employees or their representatives. 5 ILCS 120/2 (c)(2) **                 
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                                        XI. Action Items from Closed Session Discussion                 
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                                        XI.A. Potential Board action regarding personnel **                 
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                                        XI.B. Potential Board action regarding placement of a student **                 
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                                        XII. Adjourn                 
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