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Meeting Agenda
A. PUBLIC HEARING
B. CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
C. REVIEW & ADOPTION OF BOARD OF EDUCATION AGENDA
D. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
E. RECOGNITION OF VISITORS & PUBLIC COMMENT
F. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
G. ACADEMIC SPOTLIGHT
H. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
H.1. Principal Evaluations
H.2. Legislative Updates
H.3. 4-Year Compliance Visit
H.4. Note of Appreciation
H.5. H.L.E.R.K. Monthly Bulletin
H.6. News Articles
H.7. I.S.B.E. School Technology Revolving Loan Application
H.8. Teacher Pensions
H.9. I.M.R.F. Update
H.10. Farmland Assessment
H.11. Newsletters
H.12. State Budget
H.13. Activity Accounts
I. GOOD THINGS ARE HAPPENING FOR KIDS
I.1. Forreston Grade School & German Valley Grade School -- Chris Shockey
I.2. Forreston Junior / Senior High School -- Travis Heinz
J. 10-YEAR HEALTH / LIFE SAFETY SURVEY & AMENDMENTS
K. DISTRICT 5-YEAR OPERATIONAL REVIEW
L. 2012 TAX LEVY
M. INSURANCE RENEWALS
N. 1% SALES TAX RESOLUTION
O. COMMITTEE REPORTS
P. 2013 - 14 CURRICULUM GUIDE -- 1st Reading
Q. BOARD POLICY
R. CONSENT AGENDA
R.1. Monthly Financial Report
R.2. Executive Session Minutes & Verbatim Records
          Maintain Executive Session minutes closed and disposal of
          verbatim records from January - June, 2011.
R.3. Payment of Bills & Claims
S. EXECUTIVE SESSION
T. PERSONNEL
U. ADJOURNMENT
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: December 19, 2012 at 6:30 PM - Regular Board Meeting
Subject:
A. PUBLIC HEARING
Description:

RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Education conduct a Public Hearing, as required for paving work listed in the Health / Life Safety Survey and Amendments. 


Subject:
B. CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
Description:



Subject:
C. REVIEW & ADOPTION OF BOARD OF EDUCATION AGENDA
Description:

RECOMMENDATION:
  That the Board of Education approve and adopt the agenda as presented.  ROLL CALL VOTE.



 
Subject:
D. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Description:



Subject:
E. RECOGNITION OF VISITORS & PUBLIC COMMENT
Description:





Subject:
F. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Description:

RECOMMENDATION:
  That the Board of Education approve minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 14, 2012.  ROLL CALL VOTE.


Subject:
G. ACADEMIC SPOTLIGHT
Description:

German Valley Grade School Highlights -- Principal Shockey will showcase events and happenings at German Valley Grade School.


Subject:
H. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
Subject:
H.1. Principal Evaluations
Subject:
H.2. Legislative Updates
Subject:
H.3. 4-Year Compliance Visit
Subject:
H.4. Note of Appreciation
Subject:
H.5. H.L.E.R.K. Monthly Bulletin
Subject:
H.6. News Articles
Subject:
H.7. I.S.B.E. School Technology Revolving Loan Application
Subject:
H.8. Teacher Pensions
Subject:
H.9. I.M.R.F. Update
Subject:
H.10. Farmland Assessment
Subject:
H.11. Newsletters
Subject:
H.12. State Budget
Subject:
H.13. Activity Accounts
Description:


Subject:
I. GOOD THINGS ARE HAPPENING FOR KIDS
Subject:
I.1. Forreston Grade School & German Valley Grade School -- Chris Shockey
Subject:
I.2. Forreston Junior / Senior High School -- Travis Heinz
Description:






Subject:
J. 10-YEAR HEALTH / LIFE SAFETY SURVEY & AMENDMENTS
Description:

RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Education review and approve the required 10-Year Health / Life Safety Survey and Amendments for the Forrestville Valley School District #221 as presented.  Architect Scott Johnson will be in attendance to discuss the documents and answer questions from the Board.  ROLL CALL VOTE. 

RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Education approve the Statements of Closure on Open Amendments, to comply with State Statute.  ROLL CALL VOTE. 



Subject:
K. DISTRICT 5-YEAR OPERATIONAL REVIEW
Description:

RECOMMENDATION:
  Superintendent Taylor will provide a District 5-Year Operational Review.  FOR INFORMATION ONLY.


Subject:
L. 2012 TAX LEVY
Description:

RECOMMENDATION
:
  That the Board of Education accept and approve the 2012 Levy as presented.  ROLL CALL VOTE.


Subject:
M. INSURANCE RENEWALS
Description:

RECOMMENDATION
:  That the Board of Education review and approve the insurance renewals for Commercial Package, Workers' Compensation Package, Automobile Package, Umbrella Package, School Board Legal Liability, and Law Enforcement Package as presented.  ROLL CALL VOTE.


Subject:
N. 1% SALES TAX RESOLUTION
Description:

RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Education approve a Resolution directing the Regional Superintendent to certify to the Ogle County Clerk the question of imposing school facility sales taxes in Ogle County at the April 9, 2013 consolidated election.  ROLL CALL VOTE.


Subject:
O. COMMITTEE REPORTS
Description:

RECOMMENDATION:
  That the Board of Education hear updates and review minutes from the November 14, 2012 and December 19, 2012 Curriculum Committee meetings.  FOR INFORMATION ONLY.


Subject:
P. 2013 - 14 CURRICULUM GUIDE -- 1st Reading
Description:

RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Education review and approve the 2013 - 14 Forreston High School Curriculum Guide as first reading.  ROLL CALL VOTE.


Subject:
Q. BOARD POLICY
Description:

RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Education accept and approve the policy recommendation as first reading to edit Policy #6.300 -- Graduation Requirements -- based on the 2013 - 14 Curriculum Guide presented.  ROLL CALL VOTE.


Subject:
R. CONSENT AGENDA
Subject:
R.1. Monthly Financial Report
Subject:
R.2. Executive Session Minutes & Verbatim Records
          Maintain Executive Session minutes closed and disposal of
          verbatim records from January - June, 2011.
Subject:
R.3. Payment of Bills & Claims
Description:

RECOMMENDATION:
  That the Board of Education approve and authorize items of the Consent Agenda as presented.  ROLL CALL VOTE.


Subject:
S. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Description:

RECOMMENDATION
:
  That the Board of Education adjourn to an Executive Session to discuss student discipline cases, and the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees.  ROLL CALL VOTE.


Subject:
T. PERSONNEL
Description:

RECOMMENDATION:
  That the Board of Education approve the personnel recommendations as presented.  ROLL CALL VOTE.


Subject:
U. ADJOURNMENT

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