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Meeting Agenda
I. Roll Call / Visitors
II. Pledge of Allegiance 
III. Open Forum: Board Policy 2:230 (those wishing to speak will be given time to address the Board regarding agenda or non-agenda items)
IV. * Consent Agenda (5 Minutes)
IV.A. Approve Regular Meeting Minutes of March 20, 2019
IV.B. Approve Closed Session Minutes of March 20, 2019
IV.C. Approve Payment of March Payroll/April Warrants
IV.D. Approve Board Policy 2:230 Public Participation at School Board Meetings...
IV.E. Approve FY20 Parent Student Handbook
IV.F. Approve Intergovernmental Agreement with LaGrange Library
IV.G. Approve April 2019 Personnel Report    
V. Reports and Discussion Items
V.A. Informational Updates (25 Minutes)
V.A.1. Strategic Blueprint Update
V.A.2. Library Update
V.A.2.a. Approve Library Renovation Bid
V.B. Administration's Reports
V.B.1. Middle School Schedule Recommendation (15 Minutes)
V.B.2. Gym Floor Update (20 Minutes)
V.B.2.a. Approve Middle School Wood Athletic Flooring Replacement Bid
V.B.2.b. Approve Middle School Synthetic Flooring Replacement Bid
V.B.3. Review School Board (sec. 2) Board Policies (5 Minutes)
V.B.4. Review of Service Provider Bids/Contracts (10 Minutes)
V.B.5. Board of Education Information Requests (5 Minutes)
V.B.5.a. *Approve Board of Education Information Requests
VI. Items for Next Agenda: (5 Minutes)
VI.A. Organization of the Board, April 23, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. -  Proclamation of Results; Oath of Office; Election of President, Vice President and Secretary; Appointment of Recording Secretary; Establish Regular Meeting Day, Time and Location.
May Meeting - Approve Middle School Schedule Recommendation; Approve FY19 Final School Calendar; Spanish Program Update and Recommendation; Summer Construction Update; Approve Paper Bid; Approve Cleaning Service Contract; Approve School Board (sec. 2) Board Policies; Food Service Update; and Hot Lunch fees.
VII. Open Forum: Board Policy 2:230 (those wishing to speak will be given time to address the Board regarding agenda or non-agenda items) 
VIII. Closed Session (30 Minutes)
VIII.A. Litigation, when an action against, affecting or on behalf of the particular district has been filed and is pending before a court or administrative tribunal, or when the District finds that an action is probably or imminent, in which case the bias for the finding shall be recorded and entered into the closed meeting minutes.
IX. Action Item: Approve legal council to draft a letter to the Lyons Township Treasurers Office regarding the LTHS 204 lawsuit.
X. Written Reports
X.A. FOIA
XI. Adjournment
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: April 17, 2019 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.  Vipul Dedhia and Frank Adams reviewed the bills.
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The Board reviewed this policy at the March Board meeting. Changes are in red. 
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The Board reviewed the handbook at the March Board meeting. Changes are in red. 
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This agreement will allow our students to access the LaGrange library during our summer construction.
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The April 2019 Personnel Report is attached for review and approval. It includes the resignation of Stephanie Pragides, elementary instructional aide, effective the end of the 2018-19 school year; the hiring of James Nichin, elementary instructional aide, effective April 1, 2019; and a Resolution of Dismissal of Educational Support Personnel for Reasons other than Reduction in Force; and Resolution for Honorable Dismissal for Part-Time Educational Support Personnel. 
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Superintendent Dave Palzet will provide the Board with a brief update on items listed.
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Recommendation:
That the Board of Education approve the bid from FBG Corporation for library renovations in the amount of $1,628,000.
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Recommendation:
That the Board of Education approve the middle school wood athletic flooring replacement bid from Top Performance in the amount of $260,800.
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Recommendation:
That the Board of Education approve the middle school synthetic flooring replacement bid from Top Performance in the amount of $229,800.
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As is our practice, the Board of Education regularly reviews Board policy to ensure that our current policies reflect the realities of running a school district. Proposed changes to School Board (sec. 2) Board policies are in red. The policies will be on the May consent agenda for approval. 
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Business manager Frank Adams will provide a brief status report on service provider bids and/or contracts. The Board is scheduled to approve the contracts at the May meeting.
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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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Recommendation:
That the Board of Education moves into closed session at _________ to discuss Litigation, when an action against, affecting or on behalf of the particular district has been filed and is pending before a court or administrative tribunal, or when the District finds that an action is probably or imminent, in which case the bias for the finding shall be recorded and entered into the closed meeting minutes.
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Recommendation:
That the Board of Education approves to have legal council draft a letter to the Lyons Township Treasurers Office regarding the LTHS 204 lawsuit.
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