1.1. Roll Call

1.2. Welcome

1.3. Pledge

1.4. Reminder to Sign Attendance Record

2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (Policy 2:220)

2.1. Regular Session, November 18, 2019

2.2. Executive Session, November 18, 2019

3. RECOGNITION, AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, PUBLIC HEARINGS

3.1. Presentation on “Amazing Shake” at HSS

4. LEGISLATIVE UPDATES

5. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT (Policy 3:40)

6. BOARD DIALOGUE TOPICS & PENDING ACTION CONSIDERATIONS

6.1. Policy Updates: Second Reading – Revised and Reviewed (Policy 2:240)                

6.1.1. Policy 6:10, Educational Philosophy and Objectives - Revised

6.1.2. Policy 6:15, School Accountability – Revised

6.1.3. Policy 6:20, School Year Calendar and Day – Reviewed 

6.1.4. Policy 6:30, Organization of Instruction – Reviewed

6.1.5. Policy 6:40, Curriculum Development – Reviewed

6.1.6. Policy 6:50, School Wellness – Reviewed

6.1.7. Policy 6:60, Curriculum Content – Reviewed

6.1.8. Policy 6:65, Student Social and Emotional Development – Revised

6.1.9. Policy 6:70, Teaching About Religions – Revised

6.1.10. Policy 6:80, Teaching About Controversial Issues – Revised

6.1.11. Policy 6:100, Using Animals in the Educational Program – Revised

6.1.12. Policy 6:110, Programs for Students At Risk of Academic Failure and/or Dropping Out of School and Graduation Incentives Program – Reviewed

6.1.13. Policy 6:120, Education of Children with Disabilities – Reviewed

6.1.14. Policy 6:130, Program for Acceleration and Enrichment – Revised

6.1.15. Policy 6:135, Accelerated Placement Program – Reviewed

6.1.16. Policy 6:140, Education of Homeless Children – Reviewed

6.1.17. Policy 6:145, Migrant Children – Revised

6.1.18. Policy 6:150, Home and Hospital Instruction – Reviewed

6.1.19. Policy 6:160, English Learners – Revised

6.1.20. Policy 6:170, School Counseling Program – Revised

6.1.21. Policy 6:180, Extended Instructional Programs – Reviewed

6.1.22. Policy 6:185, Remote Educational Program – Reviewed

6.1.23. Policy 6:190, Extracurricular and Co-Curricular Activities – Reviewed

6.1.24. Policy 6:210, Instructional Materials – Revised

6.1.25. Policy 6:220, Student Use of Personal Electronic Devices – Revised

6.1.26. Policy 6:230, Library Media Program – Reviewed

6.1.27. Policy 6:240, Field Trips and Recreational Class Trips – Revised

6.1.28. Policy 6:250, Community Resource Persons and Volunteers – Revised

6.1.29. Policy 6:255, Assemblies and Ceremonies – Reviewed

6.1.30. Policy 6:260, Complaints About Curriculum, Instructional Materials, and Programs – Revised

6.1.31. Policy 6:270, School Counseling Program – Revised

6.1.32. Policy 6:280, Grading and Promotion – Revised

6.1.33. Policy 6:290, Homework – Revised

6.1.34. Policy 6:300, Graduation Requirements – Revised

6.1.35. Policy 6:310, High School Credit for Non-District Experiences; Course Substitutions; Re-Entering Students – Revised

6.1.36. Policy 6:315, High School Credit for Students in Grade 7 or 8 – Reviewed

6.1.37. Policy 6:320, High School Credit for Proficiency – Reviewed

6.1.38. Policy 6:330, Student Recognition – Reviewed

6.1.39. Policy 6:340, Student Testing and Assessment Program – Reviewed

6.2. Adopt Resolution Authorizing the Certificate of Tax Levy for 2019 (Policy 2:20, 4:80)

6.3. Approval of FY 2019 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report/Audit (CAFR), Scott Duenser (Klein, Hall & Associates, LLC) (Policy 2:20, 4:80)

6.4. Approval of FY 2019 Annual Financial Report (AFR) (Policy 2:20, 4:80)

6.5. Consideration and Possible Action on Bus Agreement Extension (Policy 4:60)

6.6. Consideration and Possible Action on Bus Bid (Policy 4:60)

6.7. 2020-2021 School Calendar

7. WORK-STUDY TOPICS & FUTURE ACTION CONSIDERATIONS           

7.1. Policy Updates: First Reading – Revised and Reviewed (Policy 2:240)           

7.1.1. Policy 2:20, Powers and Duties of the School Board; Indemnification - Updated

7.1.2. Policy 2:70, Vacancies on the School Board – Filling Vacancies - Updated

7.1.3. Policy 2:100, Board Member Conflict of Interest – Updated

7.1.4. Policy 2:105, Ethics and Gift Ban – Updated 

7.1.5. Policy 2:110, Qualifications, Term, and Duties of the Board – Updated

7.1.6. Policy 2:200, Types of School Board Meetings – Updated

7.1.7. Policy 2:220, School Board Meeting Procedure – Updated

7.1.8. Policy 2:250, Access to District Public Records – Updated

7.1.9. Policy 2:260, Uniform Grievance Procedure – Updated

7.1.10. Policy 3:50, Administrative Personnel Other Than the Superintendent – Updated

7.1.11. Policy 4:15, Identity Protection – Updated

7.1.12. Policy 4:30, Revenue and Investments – Updated

7.1.13. Policy 4:40, Incurring Debt – Updated

7.1.14. Policy 4:60, Purchases and Contracts – Updated

7.1.15. Policy 4:80, Accounting and Audits – Revised

7.1.16. Policy 4:110, Transportation – Updated

7.1.17. Policy 4:140, Waiver of Student Fees – Updated

7.1.18. Policy 4:150, Facility Management and Building Programs – Updated

7.1.19. Policy 4:170, Safety – Updated

7.1.20. Policy 4:175, Convicted Child Sex Offender; Screening Notification – Updated

7.1.21. Policy 4:190, Targeted School Violence Prevention Program – Updated

7.1.22. Policy 5:10, Equal Employment Opportunity and Minority Recruitment – Updated

7.1.23. Policy 5:20, Workplace Harassment Prohibited – Updated

7.1.24. Policy 5:30, Hiring Process and Criteria – Updated

7.1.25. Policy 5:50, Drug- and Alcohol-Free Workplace; E-Cigarette, Tobacco, and Cannabis Prohibition – Updated

7.1.26. Policy 5:90, Abused and Neglected Child Reporting – Revised

7.1.27. Policy 5:100, Staff Development Program – Updated

7.1.28. Policy 5:120, Employee Ethics; Conduct; and Conflict of Interest – Updated

7.1.29. Policy 5:125, Personal Technology and Social Media; Usage and Conduct – Updated

7.1.30. Policy 5:150, Personnel Records – Updated

7.1.31. Policy 5:190, Teacher Qualifications – Updated

7.1.32. Policy 5:200, Terms and Conditions of Employment and Dismissal – Updated

7.1.33. Policy 5:220, Substitute Teachers – Updated

7.1.34. Policy 5:250, Leaves of Absence – Revised

7.1.35. Policy 5:260, Students Teachers – Updated

7.1.36. Policy 5:285, Drug and Alcohol Testing for School Bus and Commercial Vehicle Drivers – Updated 

7.1.37. Policy 5:290, Employment Termination and Suspensions – Updated

7.1.38. Policy 5:330, Sick Days, Vacation, Holidays, and Leaves – Updated

7.1.39. Policy 6:15, School Accountability – Updated

7.1.40. Policy 6:20, School Year Calendar and Day – Updated

7.1.41. Policy 6:60, Curriculum Content – Updated

7.1.42. Policy 6:65, Student Social and Emotional Development – Revised 

7.1.43. Policy 6:150, Home and Hospital Instruction – Updated

7.1.44. Policy 6:180, Extended Instructional Programs – Updated

7.1.45. Policy 6:210, Instructional Materials – Updated

7.1.46. Policy 6:270, Guidance and Counseling Program – Updated

7.1.47. Policy 6:300, Graduation Requirements – Updated 

7.1.48. Policy 6:310, High School Credit for Non-District Experiences; Course Substitutions; Re-Entering Students – Updated

7.1.49. Policy 6:320, High School Credit for Proficiency – Updated

7.1.50. Policy 7:10, Equal Educational Opportunities – Reviewed

7.1.51. Policy 7:15, Student and Family Privacy Rights - Revised

7.1.52. Policy 7:20, Harassment of Students Prohibited – Updated

7.1.53. Policy 7:30, Student Assignment and Intra-District Transfer – Reviewed

7.1.54. Policy 7:40, Nonpublic School Students, Including Parochial and Home-Schooled Students – Reviewed

7.1.55. Policy 7:50, School Admissions and Student Transfers To and From Non-District Schools – Reviewed

7.1.56. Policy 7:60, Residence – Revised 

7.1.57. Policy 7:70, Attendance and Truancy – Reviewed

7.1.58. Policy 7:80, Release Time for Religious Instruction/Observance – Reviewed

7.1.59. Policy 7:90, Release During School Hours – Reviewed

7.1.60. Policy 7:100, Health, Eye, and Dental Examinations; Immunizations; and Exclusion of Students – Reviewed

7.1.61. Policy 7:130, Student Rights and Responsibilities – Revised

7.1.62. Policy 7:140, Search and Seizure – Revised 

7.1.63. Policy 7:150, Agency and Police Interviews – Updated

7.1.64. Policy 7:160, Student Appearance – Revised 

7.1.65. Policy 7:180, Prevention of and Response to Bullying, Intimidation, and Harassment – Updated

7.1.66. Policy 7:190, Student Behavior – Updated

7.1.67. Policy 7:200, Suspension Procedures – Updated

7.1.68. Policy 7:290, Suicide and Depression Awareness and Prevention – Updated

7.1.69. Policy 8:10, Connection with the Community – Revised

7.1.70. Policy 8:30, Visitors to and Conduct on School Property – Updated

7.1.71. Policy 8:110, Public Suggestions and Concerns – Revised

7.2. 2020-2021 Technology Capital Improvement Plan

8. INFORMATION

8.1. Board Meeting/Presentation Schedule

8.2. FOIA Requests (Policy 2:250)

8.3. Suspension Report

9. CONSENT AGENDA (Bylaw 0166.1)

9.1. Personnel Report: Resignations, Retirements, Leave Requests, Changes in Assignment/FTE, New Hires (Policies 3:50, 5:200, 5:280)

9.2. Harrison Street School Elementary School Improvement Plan and Grant Plan

9.3. Accounts Payable (Policy 4:50)

9.4. 2019-2020 Board Calendar – Updated

9.5. Gifts, Grants, Bequests (Policy 8:80):  $11,353.30, Geneva Music Boosters, to support music programs throughout the district

9.6. Pay Request #2: $3,711.77, STR Partners, LLC, for Masonry Restoration Projects at HES, MCS, GMSS and GHS

9.7. Pay Request #3: $22,334.99, Lasswell Masonry, Inc., for Masonry Restoration Projects at GMSS, HES and MCS

9.8. Authorization to Solicit Bids for 2020-2021 Capital Improvement Projects

9.9. Contract for Private Placement Coordinator

10. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Per Board Policy 2:230, attendees wishing to speak at the Board meeting must register their intention to participate in the public portion(s) of the meeting upon their arrival at the meeting. Complete the form found in the Welcome to Our Meeting brochure (print legibly) and give it to the Presiding Officer or the Recording Secretary before the meeting is called to order.

11. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS AND REPORTS 
Policy Committee, Finance Committee, Boundary Task Force, Communications Task Force, Facilities Task Force, Joint PTO, Geneva Academic Foundation, Geneva All-Sports Boosters, Geneva Music Boosters, Geneva High School Theater Boosters, GEARS, K-12 Discipline Committee, Geneva Coalition for Youth, PRIDE, Fox Valley Career Center, IASB/Legislative, IASB Kishwaukee Governing Board, REMS Grant Advisory Board

12. NOTICES / ANNOUNCEMENTS

13. EXECUTIVE SESSION TO CONSIDER MATTERS PERTAINING TO COLLECTIVE NEGOTIATING MATTERS BETWEEN THE PUBLIC BODY AND ITS EMPLOYEES OR THEIR REPRESENTATIVES [5 ILCS 120/(c)(2)]; STUDENT DISCIPLINARY CASES [5 ILCS 120/2(c)(9)]; APPOINTMENT, EMPLOYMENT, COMPENSATION, DISCIPLINE, PERFORMANCE, OR DISMISSAL OF SPECIFIC EMPLOYEES OF THE PUBLIC BODY OR LEGAL COUNSEL FOR THE PUBLIC BODY [5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1)].  [5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11)] (Policy 2:220)

14. POSSIBLE ACTION FOLLOWING EXECUTIVE SESSION

14.1. Disciplinary Action – Student A

15. ADJOURNMENT