October 3, 2013 at 7:00 PM - REGULAR MEETING
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I. Call to Order/Roll Call
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II. Pledge of Allegiance
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III. Additions/Changes to Agenda
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IV. Shared Agreements:
Description:
During the meeting the Board agrees to: 1. Respect staff and other board members and their opinions 2. Be willing to see things from the eyes of seven (7) people, not just one (1) 3. Request future agenda items during the meeting or, under special circumstances, by contacting the board president and "cc'ing" the superintendent 4. Discuss action items at least one meeting prior to taking action 5. Make decisions according to what is best for District 33 students 6. Allow everyone to complete their thoughts 7. Direct community concerns to the staff member who is most able to resolve the concern and notify the superintendent of this communication Outside of a board meeting the Board agrees to: 1. Follow Open Meetings Act and Freedom of Information Act guidelines when using email 2. Commit to shared leadership 3. Be prepared for meetings by asking questions before meeting so district staff can prepare for discussion 4. Respect confidentiality 5. Speak with one clear voice supporting the decision of the majority |
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V. Public Comment
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VI. Presentations/Recognitions
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- ECRA Presentation
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VII. Discussion of New / Ongoing Business with Possible Action *
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VII.A. Presentation(s) follow-up
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VII.B. Finance/Facilities
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VII.B.1. Financial update
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VII.B.2. Student transportation update
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VII.B.3. 50-year facility plan review
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VII.B.4. Audit review
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VII.C. Application for recognition of schools
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VII.D. Board seeding of health savings accounts
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VII.E. Superintendent search update
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VIII. Action Items *
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VIII.A. Accept resignations
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VIII.B. Employ personnel
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VIII.C. Approve classified staff changes
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IX. Information Items
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IX.A. Board outreach
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IX.B. School newsletters
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X. Report of District Committee Meetings
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X.A. Curriculum Coordinating Council (Brenda Vishanoff)
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X.B. Finance Committee - John Haffner (September 24, 2013)
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X.C. Insurance Committee Meeting - Barb Clark (September 26, 2013)
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X.D. Council of Governments' Meeting (September 30, 2013)
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X.E. PTO Council - Dave Barclay (October 3, 2013)
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X.F. Legislative Committee - (Kathy Wolfe)
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X.G. Open Comments (Board Members)
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XI. Review of Upcoming Meetings/Events
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XI.A. Suggested agenda items for next board meeting
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XI.B. Superintendent Search Community Focus Groups - October 7, 2013 - 6:30 p.m. - Currier, Indian Knoll and Leman Middle Schools
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XI.C. WeGo Together For Kids Family Night - October 8, 2013 - 6:00 p.m. - West Chicago Middle School -
Description:
"Imagine Greatness"
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XI.D. Foundation for Educational Excellence - October 10, 2013 - 5:30 p.m. - ESC
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XI.E. Insurance Committee - October 17, 2013 - 3:00 p.m. - ESC
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XI.F. Next Board of Education Meeting - October 17, 2013 - 7:00 p.m. - ESC
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XI.G. Finance Committee - October 22, 2013 - 7:00 p.m. - ESC
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XI.H. SASED Board of Control - October 23, 2013 - 7:00 p.m. - Naperville, IL
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XI.I. IASB DuPage Division Fall Dinner Meeting - October 29, 2013 - 5:45 p.m. -
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W. A. Johnson School, 252 Ridgewood Ave., Bensenville, IL 60106
Presentation: Steve Dembo, Discovery Education, on "Learning to Speak Native: How Education is Being Transformed in 140 Characters or Less" |
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XI.J. PTO Council - November 7, 2013 - 9:00 a.m. - West Chicago MIddle School
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XI.K. Town Hall Meeting - November 7, 2013 - 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. - West Chicago Middle School Community Room
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Topics: Superintendent Search Update / Strategic Plan and Goals of the District
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XII. Closed Session
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, 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 review previous closed session minutes, and to discuss litigation matters, collective bargaining matters, and the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees. |
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XIII. 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 an item(s) that is listed on the posted agenda.)
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XIII.A. Approve closed session minutes as read
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.)
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XIII.B. Approve previous closed session minutes to remain closed at this time, to be opened and made available for public inspection, or to remain closed forever.
Description:
(School districts are required to review previous closed session minutes every six months.)
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XIV. Adjournment *
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