December 18, 2023 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

I. Roll Call, Opening Comments.

II. Executive session to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body or legal counsel for the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee of the public body or against legal counsel for the public body to determine its validity. [5 ILCS120/2(c)(1)]

III. PUBLIC HEARING

III.A. A PUBLIC HEARING will be held at 7:00 p.m. regarding the proposed 2023 tax levy increase for Waterloo Community Unit School District No. 5.

IV. Pledge of Allegiance, Comments.

V. Public Participation:  The Public Participation portion of the Board Meeting will be limited to 30 minutes.  At meetings when multiple people have signed up to address the Board of Education, the Board will shorten the amount of time for each speaker to give more individuals the opportunity to speak.  When multiple people wish to address the Board on the same subject, the group is encouraged to appoint a spokesperson.  In the event that there is not enough time for everyone who wishes to speak, individuals are encouraged to submit their comments to the Board of Education in writing.  All guests in attendance are expected to behave with respect and civility toward all in attendance. 

VI. Consent Agenda.

VI.A. Consideration to approve the minutes of the November 20, 2023 regular board meeting.

VI.B. Consideration to approve the executive session minutes of the November 20, 2023 regular board meeting.

VI.C. Consideration to employ Darla Stumpf as a part-time cafeteria worker, for the 2023-2024 school year, effective January 3, 2024, contingent upon the results of a background check and TB test.

VI.D. Consideration to employ the following, as Kennel Klub staff, effective January 3, 2024, contingent upon the results of background checks and TB tests:  Ana Weber.

VI.E. Consideration to accept a letter of resignation, dated November 27, 2023, from Sonja Garza, cafeteria worker, effective immediately.

VI.F. Consideration to accept a letter of resignation, dated December 3, 2023, from Gary Schnur, custodian, effective December 4, 2023.

VI.G. Consideration to accept a letter of resignation, dated December 13, 2023, from Kimberly Cocos, special education paraprofessional, effective December 20, 2023.

VI.H. Consideration to accept a letter of retirement, dated November 17, 2023, from Deana Batson, effective July 31, 2024.

VII. Motion to accept the treasurer's report, student activity reports, and to authorize investments.

VIII. Motion to approve the bills.

IX. Reports of WCTA, Committees, Directors, Coordinators, and Administrators.

IX.A. Superintendent.

IX.A.1. FOIA Requests

IX.B. WCTA.

IX.C. Board Committees.

IX.C.1. Policy Committee

IX.D. Coordinators/Directors.

IX.E. Building Administrators.

X. Old Business.

X.A. Consideration to set and approve the 2023 Tax Levy payable in fiscal year 2024-2025.

X.B. Consideration to adopt on the second reading the following district board policies Press Plus Issue 113, October 2023, as follows: 2:20 Powers and Duties of the Board of Education; Indemnification; 2:120 Board Member Development; 2:200 Types of Board of Education Meetings; 2:220 Board of Education Meeting Procedure; 2:220-E2 Exhibit – Motion to Adjourn to Closed Meeting; 2:220-E6 Exhibit – Log of Closed Meeting Minutes; 4:10 Fiscal and Business Management; 4:60 Purchases and Contracts; 4:130 Free and Reduced-Price Food Services; 4:130-E Exhibit – Free and Reduced-Price Food Services; Meal Charge Notifications; 4:160 Environmental Quality of Buildings and Grounds; 5:30 Hiring Process and Criteria; 5:190 Teacher Qualifications; 5:200 Terms and Conditions of Employment and Dismissal; 5:210 Resignations; 5:220 Substitute Teachers; 5:250 Leaves of Absence; 5:330 Sick Days, Vacation, Holidays, and Leaves; 6:15 School Accountability; 6:30 Organization of Instruction; 6:50 School Wellness; 6:60 Curriculum Content; 6:230 Library Media Program; 7:60 Residence; 7:70 Attendance and Truancy; 7:160 Student Appearance; 7:190 Student Behavior; 7:270 Administering Medicines to Students; 7:285 Anaphylaxis Prevention, Response, and Management Program; 7:290 Suicide and Depression Awareness and Prevention; 8:30 Visitors to and Conduct on School Property; 4:30 Revenue and Investments.

X.C. Consideration to approve the Waterloo High School Course Selection Guide for the 2024-2025 school year, as recommended by the High School administration.

X.D. Consideration to approve the extra-duty assignments, effective for the 2023-2024 school year as per recommendation from the District Athletic Director, Tim Gould, and administration.

X.E. Consideration to approve the volunteer list, effective December 19, 2023, as per recommendation from the District Athletic Director, Tim Gould, and administration.

XI. New Business.

XI.A. Consideration to approve Project Authorization #13 between Waterloo Community Unit School District #5 and FGM Architects, with professional fees to be billed hourly, for Junior High School athletic field improvements.

XI.B. Consideration to approve Project Authorization #14 between Waterloo Community Unit School District #5 and FGM Architects, with professional fees to be billed hourly, for District pavement improvements.

XI.C. Consideration to approve Project Authorization #15 between Waterloo Community Unit School District #5 and FGM Architects, with professional fees to be billed hourly, for Rogers Elementary and Gardner Elementary partial roof replacements.

XI.D. Consideration to approve Project Authorization #16 between Waterloo Community Unit School District #5 and FGM Architects, with professional fees to be billed hourly, for Junior High School and High School bleacher replacements.

XI.E. Consideration to authorize the Superintendent to sign a letter of intent between Waterloo CUSD5 and Modern Business Interiors (MBI), in the amount not to exceed $100,000.00, for the purchase of furniture.

XII. Motion to adjourn.