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Meeting Agenda
A. CALL TO ORDER / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 
B. ROLL CALL
 
 
C. REVIEW & ADOPTION OF BOARD OF EDUCATION AGENDA
 
 
D. PRESENTATION ON THE FY '17 AUDIT
D.1. Auditor Jerry Funk will be in attendance to present the FY '17 Audit.

 
E. CONSENT AGENDA
E.1. Approval of Minutes
E.1.a. Regular & Closed Meetings of September 20, 2017
E.1.b. Finance Committee Meeting of September 20, 2017
E.2. Approval of Monthly Financial Statement
E.3. Approval of FY '17 Audit
E.4. Approval of Personnel Report
E.5. Approval of Payment of Bills & Claims
E.6. Approval of Activity Accounts

 
F. RECOGNITION OF VISITORS & PUBLIC COMMENTS
 
 
G. "CARDINAL STRONG" SPOTLIGHT
G.1. Mr. Heinz, Mrs. Frederick, Mrs. Zumdahl, and Mr. Rahn will give an update on the Double Math Block implemented at Forreston Junior High School this year.

 
H. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
H.1. District Highlights
H.1.a. Staff Curriculum Development -- September 27th
H.1.b. Skylert Update
H.2. Building Highlights
H.2.a. Parent / Teacher Conferences -- October 25th & 26th
H.2.b. Inclement Weather Flyer
H.3. Foundation Update
H.3.a. Foundation Board Meeting Agenda -- October 3rd
H.3.b. Educational Grants Approved
H.3.c. 2017 Vedra Scramble Golf Outing Recap
H.4. Staff Communication
H.4.a. Staff Bulletin
H.4.b. District Financial Overview Presentation -- October 18th
H.5. Notes of Appreciation
H.6. Strategic Plan Update
H.6.a. Instruction
H.6.a.1) 1st Quarter Instructional Rounds Summary
H.6.a.2) Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Grant Proposal
H.6.b. Facilities
H.6.b.1) Cardinal Field Complex Update
H.6.c. Community
H.6.c.1) Village of Forreston TIF Proposal
H.6.c.2) Support Organizations Meeting -- November 6th
H.6.c.3) Road Commissioner Breakfast -- November 30th

 
I. DISTRICT FINANCIAL REPORT
I.1. 1st Quarter Revenue & Expenditure Report
I.2. School Funding Update
I.3. Stephenson County Assessor Communication
I.4. 2017 Tax Levy Timeline

 
J. BOARD ACTION & DISCUSSION
J.1. Approval of Financial Resolution to Close Bank Account
J.2. Approval of Advertisers
J.3. Approval of Policy Recommendations -- 2nd Reading

 
K. CALENDAR ITEMS
K.1.   OCTOBER, 2017
          October 20 -- 1st Quarter Report Cards
          October 23 - 26 -- FHS Volleyball Regional Tournament
          October 25 - 28 -- FFA National Convention in Indianapolis
          October 25 & 26 -- Early Student Dismissal for Parent / Teacher Conferences 
          October 28 -- FHS Football 1st Round Playoff Game (TBD)
          October 29 -- FHS Band in Sycamore Parade

   NOVEMBER, 2017
          November 9 -- FJSHS Fall Band Concert
          November 10 -- NO SCHOOL -- District Institute at HCC -- Rick Wormeli Presentation
          November 13 -- FHS Blood Drive

 
L. CLOSED SESSION -- Recommend a Closed Session to discuss:  the Appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body for the public body - 5ILCS120/2(c)(1); Litigation - 5ILCS120/2(c)(11); and Student disciplinary cases - 5ILCS120/2(c)(9).

 
M. POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS RESULTING FROM CLOSED SESSION
M.1. None at This Time

 
N. OTHER MATTERS TO COME TO THE ATTENTION OF THE BOARD
N.1. IASB Fall Dinner Meeting -- October 2nd -- Report from Attendees
N.2. IASB Award to President Reining
N.3. IASB 2017 - 2018 School Calendar
N.4. FOIA Requests
N.5. Winter Board Retreat

 
O. ADJOURNMENT
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: October 18, 2017 at 6:30 PM - Regular Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
Subject:
A. CALL TO ORDER / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 
Subject:
B. ROLL CALL
 
 
Subject:
C. REVIEW & ADOPTION OF BOARD OF EDUCATION AGENDA
 
 
Subject:
D. PRESENTATION ON THE FY '17 AUDIT
Subject:
D.1. Auditor Jerry Funk will be in attendance to present the FY '17 Audit.

 
Subject:
E. CONSENT AGENDA
Subject:
E.1. Approval of Minutes
Subject:
E.1.a. Regular & Closed Meetings of September 20, 2017
Subject:
E.1.b. Finance Committee Meeting of September 20, 2017
Subject:
E.2. Approval of Monthly Financial Statement
Subject:
E.3. Approval of FY '17 Audit
Subject:
E.4. Approval of Personnel Report
Subject:
E.5. Approval of Payment of Bills & Claims
Subject:
E.6. Approval of Activity Accounts

 
Subject:
F. RECOGNITION OF VISITORS & PUBLIC COMMENTS
 
 
Subject:
G. "CARDINAL STRONG" SPOTLIGHT
Subject:
G.1. Mr. Heinz, Mrs. Frederick, Mrs. Zumdahl, and Mr. Rahn will give an update on the Double Math Block implemented at Forreston Junior High School this year.

 
Subject:
H. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
Subject:
H.1. District Highlights
Subject:
H.1.a. Staff Curriculum Development -- September 27th
Subject:
H.1.b. Skylert Update
Subject:
H.2. Building Highlights
Subject:
H.2.a. Parent / Teacher Conferences -- October 25th & 26th
Subject:
H.2.b. Inclement Weather Flyer
Subject:
H.3. Foundation Update
Subject:
H.3.a. Foundation Board Meeting Agenda -- October 3rd
Subject:
H.3.b. Educational Grants Approved
Subject:
H.3.c. 2017 Vedra Scramble Golf Outing Recap
Subject:
H.4. Staff Communication
Subject:
H.4.a. Staff Bulletin
Subject:
H.4.b. District Financial Overview Presentation -- October 18th
Subject:
H.5. Notes of Appreciation
Subject:
H.6. Strategic Plan Update
Subject:
H.6.a. Instruction
Subject:
H.6.a.1) 1st Quarter Instructional Rounds Summary
Subject:
H.6.a.2) Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Grant Proposal
Subject:
H.6.b. Facilities
Subject:
H.6.b.1) Cardinal Field Complex Update
Subject:
H.6.c. Community
Subject:
H.6.c.1) Village of Forreston TIF Proposal
Subject:
H.6.c.2) Support Organizations Meeting -- November 6th
Subject:
H.6.c.3) Road Commissioner Breakfast -- November 30th

 
Subject:
I. DISTRICT FINANCIAL REPORT
Subject:
I.1. 1st Quarter Revenue & Expenditure Report
Subject:
I.2. School Funding Update
Subject:
I.3. Stephenson County Assessor Communication
Subject:
I.4. 2017 Tax Levy Timeline

 
Subject:
J. BOARD ACTION & DISCUSSION
Subject:
J.1. Approval of Financial Resolution to Close Bank Account
Subject:
J.2. Approval of Advertisers
Subject:
J.3. Approval of Policy Recommendations -- 2nd Reading

 
Subject:
K. CALENDAR ITEMS
Subject:
K.1.   OCTOBER, 2017
          October 20 -- 1st Quarter Report Cards
          October 23 - 26 -- FHS Volleyball Regional Tournament
          October 25 - 28 -- FFA National Convention in Indianapolis
          October 25 & 26 -- Early Student Dismissal for Parent / Teacher Conferences 
          October 28 -- FHS Football 1st Round Playoff Game (TBD)
          October 29 -- FHS Band in Sycamore Parade

   NOVEMBER, 2017
          November 9 -- FJSHS Fall Band Concert
          November 10 -- NO SCHOOL -- District Institute at HCC -- Rick Wormeli Presentation
          November 13 -- FHS Blood Drive

 
Subject:
L. CLOSED SESSION -- Recommend a Closed Session to discuss:  the Appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body for the public body - 5ILCS120/2(c)(1); Litigation - 5ILCS120/2(c)(11); and Student disciplinary cases - 5ILCS120/2(c)(9).

 
Subject:
M. POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS RESULTING FROM CLOSED SESSION
Subject:
M.1. None at This Time

 
Subject:
N. OTHER MATTERS TO COME TO THE ATTENTION OF THE BOARD
Subject:
N.1. IASB Fall Dinner Meeting -- October 2nd -- Report from Attendees
Subject:
N.2. IASB Award to President Reining
Subject:
N.3. IASB 2017 - 2018 School Calendar
Subject:
N.4. FOIA Requests
Subject:
N.5. Winter Board Retreat

 
Subject:
O. ADJOURNMENT

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