March 17, 2011 at 7:00 PM - REGULAR MEETING
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I. Call to Order/Roll Call
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(This is how the meeting begins.)
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II. Pledge of Allegiance
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(The Board members and the people in attendance are invited to say the Pledge of Allegiance.)
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III. Additions/Changes to Agenda
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(The Board of Eduation may use this opportuntiy to pull items out of the consent agenda at regular board meetings to be voted on separately, or may add items for discussion purposes at regular and Committee of the Whole meetings.)
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IV. Presentations/Recognitions
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(The Board of Education periodically hears presentations from students, District 33 departments and programs, and outside groups in order to keep the Board informed of District operations and opportunities. There are no presentations scheduled at this board meeting.)
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V. Public Comment
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(Public comments (limited to 3 minutes each) are welcome at this Board of Education meeting. In order to conduct productive meetings, there will be no dialogue with the public about topics during this meeting. The Board may make a brief response to a public comment, or will provide for follow-up with individuals or groups at a later date, if the Board determines that issues require additional research. For certain issues that require additional understanding the Board may also schedule a special meeting where public dialogue can occur. Thank you for your interest in district issues and for your understanding of meeting protocol.)
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VI. E.T.A.W.C. Statement - (Kathy McKee)
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(The Elementary Teachers' Association of West Chicago has an opportunity to address the Board of Education).
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VII. Consent Agenda *
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(The Board reviews minutes from past meetings to make sure they reflect that specific meeting. Each month the Board reviews expenditures, payroll, and the financial statements of the District. The Board may accept resignations, employ certified staff, approve leave requests, approve classified staff changes, adopt policies and job descriptions, approve disposal of closed session recordings, and approve other related staffing and employment requests and expenditures.)
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VII.A. Approve Board of Education meeting minutes
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VII.B. Approve current expenditures
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VII.C. Approve current payrolls
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VII.D. Approve current imprest list
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VII.E. Accept resignations
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VII.F. Employ personnel
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VII.G. Approve request for maternity leaves, unpaid leaves of absence, job transfers, and /or job shares
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VII.H. Approve classified staff changes
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VII.I. Approve disposition of closed session audio tapes
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VIII. Financial Reports
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(The Board receives monthly updates on the District's financial situation compared to the adopted budget. This is a good check to see if we are close to budget predictions for the year. The Board also receives student activity account reports from each school during the school term.)
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VIII.A. Treasurer's Report
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VIII.B. Statement of Position
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VIII.C. Budget Report
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VIII.D. Student Activity Account Report
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VIII.E. Revenue report (update of receipts)
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IX. Action Items *
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(These are additional items which are not routine and are acted on as individual motions. These items may be moved into the consent agenda if requested by the Board.)
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IX.A. Second reading and possible adoption of revised policies
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(The Board of Education will conduct a second reading on revisions to several policies and may adopt these policies if ready.)
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IX.B. Approve certified personnel non-renewal and dismissals
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(It is with great concern that the Board takes action to non-renew or dismiss a number of certified staff positions at this meeting. This is due to budget cuts related to the State of Illinois' financial crisis. MANY steps are being taken to close the resulting budget gap. This action is one of those steps.)
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IX.C. Approve continuous employment of certified personnel
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(The Board will be asked to approve continued employment of certified staff for the coming school year.)
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IX.D. Approve resolutions for fund transfers
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(On February 17, 2011 the Board of Education reviewed these resolutions to tranfer funds into the transportation fund. These fund transfers are needed to cover bus transportation costs that are not reimbursed from the State.)
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IX.E. Approve food service contract renewal
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(The Board will consider renewing the food service contract with Aramark for the 2011-2012 school year.)
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IX.F. Adopt resolution to approve temporary construction easement agreement
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(This is a technical step, which is part of the development of the property that Educare will be building on.)
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IX.G. Authorize disposal of unneeded equipment/materials
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(The Board will be asked to approve the disposition of equipment/materials purchased with District funds. This equipment is either inoperable or too costly to repair.)
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X. New / Ongoing Business with Possible Action
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(These items are typically items that have been in discussion over one or more board meetings. New topics are brought to the Board in this section also. The Board may act on any item when it is satisfied it has all the necessary information to make an informed decision.)
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X.A. District goals and action plans discussion continued
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(The Board will continue discussion on setting District goals and action plans to accomplish these goals.)
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X.B. District 33 presence at Railroad Days
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(The Board of Education will discuss participation at the July 2011 Railroad Days in West Chicago.)
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XI. Information Items
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(There are regularly scheduled reports on a number of information items the Board wishes to track. Additional items are sometimes included to keep the Board informed of topics and issues that are related to District 33 or to public education in general.)
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XI.A. Current job listings
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XI.B. Short term maternity leave report
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XI.C. Student attendance report
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XI.D. Student suspension report
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XI.E. Truancy referral report
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XI.F. Freedom of Information report
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XI.G. Out-of-district placement of students with disabilities
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XI.H. Review summer school plans
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(The Board will review plans for the 2011 summer school program.)
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XI.I. Administrative goals update
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(This is one of several goal updates the administrative team provides the Board each year.)
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XII. Report of District Committee Meetings
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(This is an opportunity for administrators and Board members who have attended various committees and other meetings to give brief reports of discussions from those meetings.)
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XII.A. Foundation for Educational Excellence (March 10, 2011) - Sue Stibal
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XII.B. PTO Council (February 24, 2011) - Deb Ramsey
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XII.C. Middle School Design Development Committees & Focus Groups
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XII.D. SASED Board of Control - (February 23, 2011) - Ed Leman
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XII.E. Legislative Committee - Ed Leman
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XIII. Review of Upcoming Meetings/Events
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(This is a schedule of the upcoming meetings and events that Board members may be attending.)
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XIII.A. Board Candidate's Forum - March 22, 2011 - 6:00 p.m. - Middle School Cafeteria
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(Hosted by the Middle School Student Council)
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XIII.B. SASED Board of Control - March 23, 2011 - 7:00 p.m. - Naperville, IL
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XIII.C. PTO Council - March 24, 2011 - 9:30 a.m. - ESC (Bd. Rep. - Dave Barclay)
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XIII.D. LEND Meeting - March 25, 2011 - 7:00 a.m.
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LEND Office, 22W600 Butterfield Rd., Glen Ellyn, IL
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XIII.E. Next Committee of the Whole Board Meeting - April 7, 2011 - 7:00 p.m. - ESC
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XIII.F. Foundation for Educational Excellence - April 14, 2011 - 5:30 p.m. - ESC
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XIII.G. Next Regular Board of Education Meeting - April 21, 2011 - 7:00 p.m. - ESC
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XIII.H. WeGo Together For Kids Family Night - April 26, 2011 - 6:00 p.m. - West Chicago Middle School
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(Topic - "WeGo Together For Strong and Healthy Bodies")
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XIV. Closed Session
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(The Board of Education may convene into closed session to discuss confidential matters. Listed below are the kinds of topics that the Board may discuss in closed session. The Board may take action upon reconvening into open session only during regular or special board meetings. If action is needed at a Committee of the Whole meeting the Board can take action only if the item is specifically listed on the agenda.)
Discuss information regarding collective bargaining, litigation matters, sale/purchase/lease of property, student discipline, and the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees (action may follow discussion) |
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XV. Action Items Following Closed Session
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(The Board of Education approves closed session minutes as read after reconvening to open session, and may take action on any other items that are listed on the posted agenda.)
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XV.A. Approve closed session minutes as read *
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(This is a regular task of the Board of Education if an executive session is held. After the Board reconvenes to open session it is required that the board members approve these minutes.)
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XVI. Adjournment
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(This is how the meeting ends.)
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