June 27, 2016 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

Opening of Meeting - Roll Call

Recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance

Approval of Minutes

Minutes of the Open and Closed Sessions of the Board of Education Meeting of May 23, 2016

Communications, Public Comment and Participation

District Goals and Curriculum Update

Tentative Budget for School Year 2016-2017 - Dave McDermott

Recommended Motion:  that the Board of Education approve placing the 2016-2017 School District budget on display for public inspection and publishing the Notice of Public Hearing for July 25, 2016 at 6:00 p.m., as presented and as stated in Attachment No. 1.

Consent Agenda

Recommended Motion:  that the Board of Education approve the actions contained in the Consent Agenda as presented.

Approval of License Agreement

that the Board of Education approve the license agreement with Geneseo Communications, Geneseo, Illinois, for the three-year period starting with the 2016-2017 school year.  See Attachment No. 37.

First Reading of Board of Education Policies 6:10 - Educational Philosophy and Objectives, 6:20 - School Year Calendar and Day, 6:30 - Organization of Instruction, 6:80 - Teaching About Controversial Issues, 6:100 - Using Animals in the Educational Program, 6:110 - Programs for Students At Risk of Academic Failure and/or Dropping Out of School and Graduation Incentives Program, 6:120 - Education of Children with Disabilities, 6:140 - Education of Homeless Children, 6:150 - Home and Hospital Instruction, 6:160 - English Learners, 6:180 - Extended Instructional Programs, 6:235 - Access to Electronic Networks, 6:255 - Assemblies and Ceremonies, 6:260 - Complaints About Curriculum, Instructional Materials, and Programs, 6:270 - Guidance and Counseling Program, 6:280 - Grading and Promotion, 6:290 - Homework, and 6:330 - Achievement and Awards

Recommended Motion:  that the Board of Education accept for First Reading Board of Education Policies 6:10 - Educational Philosophy and Objectives, 6:20 - School Year Calendar and Day, 6:30 - Organization of Instruction, 6:80 - Teaching About Controversial Issues, 6:100 - Using Animals in the Educational Program, 6:110 - Programs for Students At Risk of Academic Failure and/or Dropping Out of School and Graduation Incentives Program, 6:120 - Education of Children with Disabilities, 6:140 - Education of Homeless Children, 6:150 - Home and Hospital Instruction, 6:160 - English Learners, 6:180 - Extended Instructional Programs, 6:235 - Access to Electronic Networks, 6:255 - Assemblies and Ceremonies, 6:260 - Complaints About Curriculum, Instructional Materials, and Programs, 6:270 - Guidance and Counseling Program, 6:280 - Grading and Promotion, 6:290 - Homework, and 6:330 - Achievement and Awards.  See Attachment Nos. 38-55.

Reports, Requests and Open Discussion

Financial Reports  -  Dave McDermott

Superintendent's Report  -  Lanty McGuire

                                                   ***CLOSED SESSION***

         (to consider the possible sale, lease or purchase of property by a public body
                                                                      
                                                                   and

                     to consider the appointment, employment, discipline, performance 
                                     or dismissal of specific employees of the District

                                                                    and







                     to consider litigation, when an action against, affecting, or on behalf
                     of the particular public body has been filed and is pending before a court 
                     or administrative tribunal, or when the public body finds that an action is 
                     probable or imminent, in which case the basis for the finding shall be recorded 
                     and entered into the minutes of the Closed Meeting)

Return to Open Session for Possible Action

Adjournment