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Meeting Agenda
I. Roll Call / Visitors
II. Pledge of Allegiance
(1 Minute)
III. Open Forum: Board Policy 2:230 (individuals will be given five minutes to address the Board regarding agenda or non-agenda items)
(10 Minutes)
IV. Additional Items to be Placed on the Agenda
(1 Minute)
V. * Consent Agenda
(5 Minutes)
V.A. Approve Regular Meeting Minutes of June 17, 2015
V.B. Approve Closed Session Minutes of June 17, 2015
V.C. Approve Payment of June Payroll/July Warrants
V.D. Establish Petty Cash Fund
V.E. Declassify Closed Session Minutes
V.F. Board Resolution for Serious Safety Hazard Approval
V.G. Middle School Painting Approval
VI. Reports and Discussion Items
VI.A. Superintendent's Report
VI.A.1. Elementary School Environmental Update
(20 Minutes)
VI.A.2. Performance Evaluation Reform Act (PERA) Update
(5 Minutes)
VI.A.3. Class Size Update
(10 Minutes)
VI.A.4. District 2015-16 Goals Timeline
(10 Minutes)
VI.A.5. Review Parent/Student Handbook
(10 Minutes)
VI.A.5.a. Approve the Parent/Student Handbook
VI.A.6. Additional STAR Assessment Information
(15 Minutes)
VI.A.7. Review Personnel (sec. 5) and Student (sec. 7) Board Policies
(10 Minutes)
VI.A.8. Board of Education Information Requests
(5 Minutes)
VI.A.8.a. *Approve Board of Education Information Requests
VII. Items for Next Agenda:
(5 Minutes)
VIII. Closed Session
(10 Minutes)
VIII.A. Collective negotiating matters between the District and its employees or their representatives.
VIII.B. The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the District. 
IX. Action Item - *Approve July 2015 Personnel Report
X. Written Reports
X.A. FOIA
X.B. Summer Academy Enrollment
X.C. Hiring Status Report
XI. Adjournment
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: July 15, 2015 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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Recommendation:
That the Board of Education approves the consent agenda as presented.
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The minutes are included for Board review.
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The minutes are on file.
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The warrant lists are attached for Board review.  Michael Rak and Catherine Chang reviewed the bills.
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It is being recommended that the District continue maintaining a $300 Petty Cash Fund to cover small out-of-pocket expenses.
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Attached is a list of minutes being recommended for declassification. Board Secretary Kim Barker reviewed classified closed session minutes and is advancing the attached list for declassification by the Board. Also, closed session audio tapes over 18 months old will be destroyed.
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Attached is a memo from Business Manager Catherine Chang regarding the resolution.
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It is being recommended that the Board approve the quote from B&T Services in the amount of $22,625 for painting at the middle school.
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Dr. Conibear from Carnow, Conibear, Ltd. submitted a report to the the administration on July 7.  Dr. Conibear will present her findings to the Board of Education.  
 
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In 2013 the Illinois Legislature enacted the Performance  Evaluation Reform Act (PERA).  The goal of this act was to ensure a rigorous teacher/principal evaluation system in every school district in Illinois.  The first half of the act, which has been implemented in Pleasantdale, added rigor to the evaluation of the  professional practice of our teachers.  The second half of PERA will be implemented in school year 2015-16 and will require student growth to be part of the evaluation process.  The administration has participated in professional development and will be working with teachers to create a plan and train teachers in the new model.   
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Building principals will provide the Board an update on student sectioning and enrollment.  It is our goal to create balanced sections while also staying within Board guidelines.
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As is our district practice we draft annual school district goals.  The purpose of these goals is to ensure that our district continues to evolve and provide the best instruction and experiences for our students.  District goals are currently being  drafted and will be presented at the August Board of Education Meeting with approval coming at the September Board of Education meeting.
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The revised Parent/Student Handbook is attached for Board review.
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Recommendation:
That the Board of Education approve the Parent/Student Handbook as presented.
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Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning Candy Kramer will present an update for the Board regarding additional STAR Assessment information requested by the Board.
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The attached changes are in red. The policies will be on the August Consent Agenda for approval.
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This is a standing Board agenda item that allows the Board to discuss and verify information requests to the Superintendent.
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Recommendation:
That the Board of Education approve the information request consisting of______________________.
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Tentative Budget; Approve Personnel (sec. 5) and Student (sec. 7) Board Policies; Approve Parent/Student Handbook; and Review District 2015-16 Goals. 
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Recommendation:
That the Board of Education moves into closed session at _________ to discuss collective negotiating matters between the District and its employees or their representatives; and matters relating to the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the District.
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Recommendation:
That the Board of Education approve the July 2015 Personnel Report as presented.
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