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Meeting Agenda
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
IV. RECOGNITION OF VISITORS AND PARTICIPATION
V. COMMUNICATIONS
V.A. Sullivan School Improvement Team Presentation
V.B. Back to School Blueprint Update
V.C. Music in our Schools Month
V.D. National School Social Work Month
V.E. Youth Art Month
V.F. Middle Level Education Month
V.G. Foreign Language Month
V.H. District 23 Blood Drive - March 15
V.I. 2022-23 Registration 
VI. COMMITTEE REPORTS
VI.A. BUILDINGS AND SITES
VI.B. FINANCE:
VI.C. N.S.S.E.O.:
VI.D. CALENDAR
VII. CONSENT AGENDA
VII.A. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of February 9, 2022
VII.B. Approval of Executive Session Meeting Minutes of February 9, 2022
VII.C. Approval of Special Meeting Minutes of February 5, 2022
VII.D. Approval of Special Meeting Minutes of February 24, 2022
VII.E. Personnel Report
VII.F. Tuition Reimbursement Report
VIII. FINANCIAL REPORT
IX. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
IX.A. Staffing Plan 2022-23 - ACTION
IX.B. Calendar Adoptions - ACTION
IX.C. Resolution for Dismissal and Non-renewal of Certain Non-final Year Probationary Teachers - ACTION
IX.D. FY2023 Budgetary Guidelines and Assumptions - ACTION
IX.E. Trimester 2 Strategic Plan Goals Update - INFORMATION
IX.F. Early Learning Expansion - INFORMATION
X. OLD BUSINESS
XI. NEW BUSINESS
XII. EXECUTIVE SESSION
XII.A. Non-PHEA and Administration Salary Proposal - Discussion
XIII. OPEN SESSION
XIV. ADJOURNMENT
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: March 9, 2022 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education - Regular Meeting
Subject:
I. CALL TO ORDER
Description:
Carol Botwinski, Board President, called the meeting to order.


Good Evening. I call to order the Board of Education Meeting for Prospect Heights School District 23 for March 9, 2022 at ________.
Subject:
II. ROLL CALL
Description:
PRESENT: Mr. Bednar, Mrs. Botwinski, Mr. Greidanus, Mrs. McClaney,
Mr. Novak, Mrs. Peters and Mr. Smith.

ABSENT: No one.

ALSO PRESENT: Dr. Don Angelaccio, Superintendent, Dr. Amy M. Zaher, Assistant Superintendent of Instruction, Mrs. Amy McPartlin, Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations and Dr. Chrystyna Sroka Assistant Superintendent for Student Services.
Subject:
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Description:
We will be led in the Pledge of Allegiance by the trumpet players from the Sullivan Band and members of the MacArthur Orchestra.
Subject:
IV. RECOGNITION OF VISITORS AND PARTICIPATION
Description:
At each regular and special open meeting, members of the public and District employees may comment on or ask questions of the Board of Education. If you would like to address the Board, please complete the form and give it to Mrs. O'Donnell, our recording secretary.  The Board will be prepared to address those comments related to the agenda within a reasonable time. 
Subject:
V. COMMUNICATIONS
Subject:
V.A. Sullivan School Improvement Team Presentation
Description:
Principal Meziere and representatives from the Sullivan School Improvement Team will share an overview of their goals and accomplishments for this year. 
Subject:
V.B. Back to School Blueprint Update
Description:
Dr. Angelaccio will review current metrics and present a proposal for the delayering of mitigations in District 23 on March 28, 2022. 
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V.C. Music in our Schools Month
Description:
March is recognized as Music in our Schools Month and celebrates the positive impact that music education plays in the lives of our students and community. We extend our appreciation to all of our music educators: Garth Anderson, Karen Luehr, Izabella Gieron, Megan Murray, and Sam Simpson. We also thank our students and families for their dedication and commitment to our music programs.
Subject:
V.D. National School Social Work Month
Description:
March is also recognized as National School Social Work Month and recognizes the important role that these mental health professionals play in the education setting. We extend our appreciation to all of our social workers: Abra Zavaduk, Megan Reiger, Rachel Curran, and Stephanie Piasecki.
Subject:
V.E. Youth Art Month
Description:
We recognize the importance and impact of Art instruction in our schools and thank Melinda Lyons (Ike), Rachel Matthews (Ross/Sullivan), and Janet Kyeon (MacArthur) for their dedication and passion. We invite all community members to visit the Prospect Heights Public Library to view the Art Displays. 
Subject:
V.F. Middle Level Education Month
Description:
We recognize our MacArthur Staff for their commitment to Middle Level Education and thank them for their work to support our learners through this often difficult time in their lives. 
Subject:
V.G. Foreign Language Month
Description:
We thank Athena Kalaras for her engaging instruction and introduction to the Spanish language at MacArthur as we celebrate Foriegn Language Instruction month.  
Subject:
V.H. District 23 Blood Drive - March 15
Description:
District 23 Wellness Committee is sponsoring a blood drive on March 15. Community members have been invited and are welcome to participate. 
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Subject:
V.I. 2022-23 Registration 
Description:
Registration for 2022-23 school year will open on April 6 and is projected to be completed by May 31st. Information will be emailed home with registration links. 
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Subject:
VI. COMMITTEE REPORTS
Subject:
VI.A. BUILDINGS AND SITES
Description:
Carol will report.
Subject:
VI.B. FINANCE:
Description:
Brian will report.
Subject:
VI.C. N.S.S.E.O.:
Description:
Carol will Report.
Subject:
VI.D. CALENDAR
Description:
Matt will report.
Subject:
VII. CONSENT AGENDA
Description:
Tonight's Consent Agenda include the approval of the minutes from the Regular Meeting and the Executive Session on February 9th, minutes from the Special Board meetings held on February 5 and February 24, the March personnel report, and the tuition reimbursement report. 
Subject:
VII.A. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of February 9, 2022
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Subject:
VII.B. Approval of Executive Session Meeting Minutes of February 9, 2022
Subject:
VII.C. Approval of Special Meeting Minutes of February 5, 2022
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Subject:
VII.D. Approval of Special Meeting Minutes of February 24, 2022
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Subject:
VII.E. Personnel Report
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VII.F. Tuition Reimbursement Report
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Subject:
VIII. FINANCIAL REPORT
Description:
Attached is the memo recommending payment of the voucher lists for materials, supplies, and services paid since the last BOE meeting. In addition, the District payments for salaries and insurance benefits during the previous month are included for approval. Those documents are all included for your review.

 
Attachments:
Subject:
IX. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
Subject:
IX.A. Staffing Plan 2022-23 - ACTION
Description:
Dr. Angelaccio will present the staffing plan for 2022-23  based upon discussion and board input from the February 9 meeting.
 
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Subject:
IX.B. Calendar Adoptions - ACTION
Description:
The joint PHEA and Board Calendar Committee met on February 16, 2022 to establish the recommended calendar for the 2023-24 School Year. The tentative calendar being proposed meets the 174 day of student attendance requirement and will be reevaluated in the Fall. 
 
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Subject:
IX.C. Resolution for Dismissal and Non-renewal of Certain Non-final Year Probationary Teachers - ACTION
Description:
Dr. Angelaccio recommends the dismissal and non-renewal of certain non-final year probationary teachers.
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Subject:
IX.D. FY2023 Budgetary Guidelines and Assumptions - ACTION
Description:
Mrs. McPartlin will provide an overview of the FY23 budget calendar and budgetary guidelines in preparation of the FY23 Budget.
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Subject:
IX.E. Trimester 2 Strategic Plan Goals Update - INFORMATION
Description:
 Dr. Angelaccio and team will present the update to the Strategic Plan at the end of Trimester 2.
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Subject:
IX.F. Early Learning Expansion - INFORMATION
Description:
Dr. Angelaccio will provide an update regarding activities and actions related to the ongoing Early Learning Expansion investigation. 
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Subject:
X. OLD BUSINESS
Subject:
XI. NEW BUSINESS
Subject:
XII. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Description:
An executive session is necessary for the Board to discuss matters of personnel, negotiations, and litigation. No action is anticipated after the closed session. 
Subject:
XII.A. Non-PHEA and Administration Salary Proposal - Discussion
Subject:
XIII. OPEN SESSION
Subject:
XIV. ADJOURNMENT

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