August 16, 2012 at 7:00 PM - REGULAR MEETING

Description:  (This is how the meeting begins.)

Description:  (The Board members and the people in attendance are invited to say the Pledge of Allegiance.)

Description:  (The Board of Education may use this opportunity to pull items out of the consent agenda at regular board meetings to be voted on separately, or may add items for discussion purposes only.)

Description:  (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 planned for this board meeting.)

Description:  (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.)

Description:  (The Elementary  Teachers' Association of West Chicago has an opportunity to address the Board of Education).

Description:  (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.)

Description:  (Each year Community High School District 94 and West Chicago Elementary School District 33 identify persons to serve as hearing officers for a variety of purposes, which includes student discipline and harassment concerns.  Some of the hearing officers in each district serve on behalf of the other district.  This is approved by the Board of Education on an annual basis.)

Description:  (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.)

Description:  (These are a variety of either new or ongoing topics where the Board has the opportunity to receive information, to ask questions, to discuss options, and to direct administration to continue working on an item.  If ready, the Board may take action at this meeting or at a subsequent meeting.)

Description:  (The Board of Education will conduct a second reading on revisions to a policy and may adopt the policy if ready.)

Description:  (Every 10 years, or sooner, District 33 updates a 10-year plan to ensure the safety and upkeep of all school facilities.  This process includes inspection by an architect, and certification that schools are safe for students and staff.  The plan is approved by the Board of Education and filed with the Regional Office of Education.)

Description:  (This is to confirm which board members will represent the Board on various committees.)

Description:  (This is a follow-up from the Board's self evaluation retreat held on July 24th.)

Description:  (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.)

Description:  (This is an intergovernmental agreement between School District 33 and the West Chicago Park District in order to share parking between Educare's parking lot and Pioneer Park's south parking lot.)

Description:  (This is an annual action of the Board.  Membership keeps the Board updated and allows input into the legislative process.)

Description:  (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.)

Description:  (Dr. Clark will provide an update of the placement of students and staff as we prepare for the opening of school.)

Description:  (District 33 has become eligible for an expansion of the federal school lunch program so that ALL students, regardless of individual eligibility, can partake of school breakfast and lunch offerings.  Dr. Wolfe will describe this new eligibility.)

Description:  (The Board of Education will hear a report of planned activities for the opening of school.  New teachers will begin on August 27, returning teachers start on August 30, and students in 1st through 8th grade start on Tuesday, September 4.)

Description:  (At the beginning of each school year District 33 schools host an open house for parents to come and learn about the things that will be taught for the year.  This is an excellent opportunity to meet teachers and begin the year-long partnership that will enhance student learning.  The curriculum night schedule is posted on the District 33 web site.  The community is welcome to attend any of these events.)

Description:  (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.)

Description:  (This is a schedule of the upcoming meetings and events that Board members may be attending.)

Description:  (The Board of Education may convene into closed session to discuss confidential matters, and may take action upon reconvening into open session only during regular or special board meetings.  No action can be taken on a specific agenda item unless it has been posted on that particular agenda.  The Board is permitted to discuss various items in closed session, including but not limited to:  collective bargaining, pending or imminent litigation, sale/purchase/lease of property, student discipline, and the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees.  The motion to convene into closed session will state the specific reason(s).)

Motion to Convene Into Closed Session  *
(The Board will move to convene into closed session to discuss a specific item(s) that are listed below.  These are anticipated discussion items during closed session.  Prior to convening into closed session, the Board may add an item(s) for discussion as part of the motion, but action will be taken only on the item(s) stated on the posted agenda.)

The Board of Education will move to go into closed session to discuss information regarding collective bargaining.

Description:  (The Board of Education approves closed session minutes as read after reconvening to open session, and may take action on an item(s) that are listed on the posted agenda.)

Description:  (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.)

Description:  (This is how the meeting ends.)