II. Roll Call

III. Public Comments/Recognition of Guests

IV. Presentations

IV.A. Exemplary Knights

V. Communication

V.A. FOIA Request

V.A.1. IAQ and Environmental Testing

V.B. Library Book Challenge

V.C. BRFT - Retiree Health Insurance Benefit

VI. Committee Reports

VI.A. Finance Committee Update

VI.B. Facilities Committee Update

VII. Administrative Reports

VII.A. Superintendent

VII.A.1. Strategic Plan Update

VII.B. Principals

VII.B.1. Mr. Ryan Peyton, Schneider Elementary

VII.B.2. Mr. Burt Huddleston, Blue Ridge Intermediate & Junior High

VII.B.3. Mr. Brian Easter, Blue Ridge High School

VII.C. Curriculum

VII.D. Technology

VII.E. Operations and Maintenance

VII.F. Transportation

VII.G. Food Services

VIII. Approval of Consent Items

VIII.A. Minutes from Regular and Special Board of Education Meetings

VIII.B. Financial Reports

VIII.C. Bills and Payroll

VIII.D. Resignation of District Personnel

VIII.E. Ratification of Suspensions

VIII.F. Aspiring Superintendent Workshop

VIII.G. Reclassification of Open 1:1 Aide Position at BRIJHS

VIII.H. Fuel Consortium Documents

VIII.I. ISBE's LEA Determination Review

VIII.J. Surety Bond for GO School Bonds Series 2023

VIII.K. Authorized Agent for IMRF

IX. Old Business

IX.A. Discuss for Approval 2023 Tax Levy

X. New Business

X.A. Review for Approval of 2022-2023 Annual Audit and Shared Services Report and Fiscal Efficiency Schedule

X.B. First Reading PRESS 113
2:20 – Powers and Duties of the Governing Board; Indemnification
2:200 – Types of Governing Board Meetings
2:220 – Governing Board Meeting Procedure
2:220-E2 – Exhibit – Motion to Adjourn to Closed Meeting
2:220-E6 – Exhibit – Log of Closed Meeting Minutes
4:10 – Fiscal and Business Management
4:30 – Revenue and Investments
4:60 – Purchases and Contracts
4:160 – Environmental Quality of Buildings and Grounds
5:30 – Hiring Process and Criteria
5:190 – Teacher Qualifications
5:200 – Terms and Conditions of Employment and Dismissal
5:210 – Resignations
5:220 – Substitute Teachers
5:250 – Leaves of Absence – Must answer the question regarding number of full-time employees we
have.
5:330 – Sick Days, Vacation, Holidays, and Leaves

XI. Closed Session

XI.A. The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the district; collective negotiating matters between the public body and its employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees; semi-annual review of closed session minutes.  5ILCS 120./2(c)(1)(2).

XI.A.1. Discussion of Minutes of Meetings Lawfully Closed Under this Act, for Semi-Annual Review of the Minutes as Mandated by Section 2.06 from July 2023-November 2023

XI.A.2. Employment, Volleyball Head Coach, Blue Ridge Intermediate & Junior High

XI.A.3. Employment, Assistant Volleyball Coach, Blue Ridge Intermediate & Junior High

XI.A.4. Employment, Paraprofessional, Blue Ridge Intermediate & Junior High

XI.A.5. Employment, School Counselor, Blue Ridge Intermediate & Junior High

XI.A.6. Appointment, Secretary, Blue Ridge High School

XI.A.7. Grievance Update - Retiree Health Insurance Benefit

XI.A.8. TRS Retiree Benefit

XI.A.9. Superintendent Goals and Planning

XI.A.10. Permission for Superintendent to Hire Prior to Janaury Board of Education Meeting

XII. Open Session

XIII. Good of the Cause Discussion

XIII.A. Triple I Takeaways

XIV. Adjournment