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Meeting Agenda
I. Call to Order/Roll Call 7:00 p.m.
II. Pledge of Allegiance  7:01 p.m.
III. Additions/Changes to the Agenda 7:02 p.m.
IV. Shared Agreements: Sandra Garcia  7:03 p.m.
V. Recognition/Showcase/Presentation  7:05 p.m.
V.A. Recognition
V.B. Showcase
V.B.1. Gary School Showcase
V.C. Presentation
VI. E.T.A.W.C. Statement 7:25 p.m.
VII. Public Comment  7:27 p.m.
VIII. Superintendent News 7:30 p.m.
VIII.A. Gary School Supt News
IX. Discussion of New / Ongoing Business with Possible Action  *  7:45 p.m.
IX.A. Presentation(s) follow-up
IX.A.1. Pioneer Preschool
IX.B. 2022-2023 Calendar Amendment 
IX.C. Finance/Facilities
IX.D. 1st Reading of Policies
IX.D.1. Policy 2.100 - Board Member Conflict of Interest 
IX.D.2. Policy 2.105 - Ethics and Gift Ban
IX.D.3. Policy 2.150 - Committees 
IX.D.4. Policy 2.210 - Organizational Board of Education Meeting 
IX.D.5. Policy 2.250 - Access to District Public Records 
IX.D.6. Policy 2.260 - Uniform Grievance Procedure 
IX.D.7. Policy 2.265 - Title IX Sexual Harassment Grievance Procedure 
IX.D.8. Policy 3.10 - Goals and Objectives
IX.D.9. Policy 4.10 - Fiscal and Business Management 
IX.D.10. Policy 4.140 - Waiver of Student Fees 
IX.D.11. Policy 4.165 - Awareness and Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse and Grooming Behaviors 
IX.D.12. Policy 4.55 - Use of Credit and Procurement Cards 
IX.D.13. Policy 5.120 - Employee Ethics; Code of Professional Conduct; and Conflict of Interest 
IX.D.14. Policy 5.170 - Copyright 
IX.D.15. Policy 5.190 - Teacher Qualifications 
IX.D.16. Policy 5.20 - Workplace Harassment Prohibited
IX.D.17. Policy 5.220 Substitute Teachers 
IX.D.18. Policy 5.250 - Leaves of Absence 
IX.D.19. Policy 5.260 - Student Teachers 
IX.D.20. Policy 5.280 - Duties and Qualifications 
IX.D.21. Policy 5.320 - Evaluation 
IX.D.22. Policy 5.330 - Sick Days, Vacation, Holidays, and Leaves 
IX.D.23. Policy 6.130 - Program for the Gifted 
IX.D.24. Policy 6.15 - School Accountability 
IX.D.25. Policy 6.20 - School Year Calendar and Day 
IX.D.26. Policy 6.250 - Community Resouce Persons and Volunteers 
IX.D.27. Policy 6.255 - Assemblies and Ceremonies 
IX.D.28. Policy 6.260 - Complaints About Curriculum, Instructional Materials, and Programs 
IX.D.29. Policy 6.270 - Guidance and Counseling Program 
IX.D.30. Policy 6.340 - Student Testing and Assessment Program
IX.D.31. Policy 6.50 - School Wellness 
IX.D.32. Policy 6.60 - Curriculum Content 
IX.D.33. Policy 6.65 - Student Social and Emotional Development 
IX.D.34. Policy 7.10 - Equal Education Opportunities Within the School Community
IX.D.35. Policy 7.100 Health, Eye, and Dental Examinations; Immunizations; and Exclusion of Students 
IX.D.36. Policy 7.180 - Prevention of and Response to Bullying, Intimidation, and Harassment 
IX.D.37. Policy 7.250 - Student Support Services 
IX.D.38. Policy 7.285 - Anaphylaxis Prevention, Response, and Management Program 
IX.D.39. Policy 7.290 - Suicide and Depression Awareness and Prevention 
IX.D.40. Policy 7.340 - Student Records 
IX.D.41. Policy 7.50 - School Admissions and Student Transfers To and From Non-District Schools
IX.D.42. Policy 7.70 - Attendance and Truancy
IX.E. Ratification of Issuance of Trespass Notice
IX.F. School Resource Officer (SRO)
IX.G. Transportation Contract 
X. Action Items *
X.A. Approve personnel items; (employee personnel, accept resignations, approve classified staff changes)
X.B. Board of Education 2023-2024 Meeting Dates
X.C. IGA with the City of West Chicago (SRO)
XI. Information Items  8:35 p.m.
XI.A. Current job listing
XI.B. Online Registration/Kinder Registration
XI.C. Suggested Agenda Items for Next Board Meeting
XI.D. Board Outreach
XI.E. Parking Lot
XII. Report of District Committee Meetings  8:40 p.m.
XII.A. Committee Updates 
XII.B. LEND - Kristina Davis 
XII.C. SASED Board of Control - Kristina Davis 
XII.D. Open Comments - (Board Members)
XIII. Review of Upcoming Meetings/Events
XIII.A. Parent Cafe English session - 6:00 p.m. - February 8, 2023 - Turner School
XIII.B. Parent Cafe Spanish Session - 6:00 p.m. - February 8, 2023 - Turner School
XIII.C. GATE Parent Committee - 6:00 p.m. - February 8, 2023 - TBD
XIII.D. Community School Advisory Committee - 6:00 p.m. - February 9, 2023 - Gary Stem Lab
XIII.E. Ad Council - 12:30 p.m. - February 14, 2023 - ESC Board Room 
XIII.F. Recognition Committee - 3:45 p.m. - February 14, 2023 - ESC Board Room 
XIII.G. Next Regular Board Meeting - 7:00 p.m. - February 16, 2023 - Leman Middle School Community Room 
XIII.H. Safety Committee - 8:00 a.m. - February 22, 2023 - ESC Board Room 
XIII.I. PTO Council - 9:00 a.m. - February 22, 2023 - Virtual
XIII.J. Faculty Advisory Committee - 2:50 p.m. - February 22, 2023- ESC Board Room 
XIII.K. Gary Kinder Registration - February 23, 2023 - 9 am - 6 pm - Gary Stem Lab 
XIII.L. Turner Kinder Registration - February 23, 2023 - 9 am - 6 pm - Turner School
XIII.M. Academic Leadership Council (ALC) - 12:30 p.m. - February 23, 2023 - Leman Middle School Community Room 
XIII.N. Special Education Committee (SEC) - 3:45 p.m. - February 27, 2023  - Leman Middle School Community Room 
XIII.O. Indian Knoll Kinder Registration - February 28, 2023 - 9 am - 6 pm - Indian Knoll School
XIII.P. Pioneer Kinder Registration - February 28, 2023 - 9 am - 6 pm - Pioneer School
XIII.Q. Climate and Culture Committee - 3:45 p.m. - February 28, 2023 - Virtual
XIII.R. Technology Steering Committee - 3:45 p.m. - February 28, 2023 - ESC Board Room 
XIII.S. Currier Kinder Registration - March 1, 2023 - 9 am - 6 pm - Currier School
XIII.T. Wegner Kinder Registration - March 1, 2023 - 9 am - 6 pm - Wegner School
XIII.U. Financial Fitness Class - 6:30 p.m. - March 1, 2023 - Virtual
XIII.V. Parent Teacher Conferences - March 2, 2023 - No School 
XIII.W. Countywide Institute Day - March 3, 2023 - No School 
XIII.X. Equity Committee - 3:45 p.m. - March 21, 2023 - Indian Knoll STEM Lab
XIII.Y. Early Childhood Education Committee - 6:00 p.m. - March 22, 2023 - Virtual
XIV. Closed Session
XV. Action Items Following Closed Session   *
XV.A. Approve closed session minutes as read.
XVI. Adjournment
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: February 2, 2023 at 7:00 PM - REGULAR MEETING
Subject:
I. Call to Order/Roll Call 7:00 p.m.
Presenter:
Chad McLean
Subject:
II. Pledge of Allegiance  7:01 p.m.
Subject:
III. Additions/Changes to the Agenda 7:02 p.m.
Presenter:
Kristina Davis
Subject:
IV. Shared Agreements: Sandra Garcia  7:03 p.m.
Description:
1.  Make decisions according to what is best for ALL District 33 students.
2.  Respect staff and other board members and their opinions.
3.  Be willing to see things from the eyes of seven (7) people, not just one (1).
4.  Allow everyone to complete their thoughts.
5.  Commit to shared leadership.
6.  Respect confidentiality.
7.  Adhere to our belief in our students' full potential and successful future.

Strategic Plan Goals
Goal #1 - Student Growth and Achievement
Goal #2 - Learning Culture of Equity, Engagement & Agency
Goal #3 - Professional Culture of Teamwork & Continuous Improvement
Goal #4 - Family Engagement & Community Partnerships
Goal #5 - Effective and Innovative Use of Resources
Subject:
V. Recognition/Showcase/Presentation  7:05 p.m.
Subject:
V.A. Recognition
Subject:
V.B. Showcase
Subject:
V.B.1. Gary School Showcase
Attachments:
Subject:
V.C. Presentation
Subject:
VI. E.T.A.W.C. Statement 7:25 p.m.
Subject:
VII. Public Comment  7:27 p.m.
Subject:
VIII. Superintendent News 7:30 p.m.
Presenter:
Kristina Davis
Subject:
VIII.A. Gary School Supt News
Attachments:
Subject:
IX. Discussion of New / Ongoing Business with Possible Action  *  7:45 p.m.
Subject:
IX.A. Presentation(s) follow-up
Subject:
IX.A.1. Pioneer Preschool
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.B. 2022-2023 Calendar Amendment 
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.C. Finance/Facilities
Subject:
IX.D. 1st Reading of Policies
Subject:
IX.D.1. Policy 2.100 - Board Member Conflict of Interest 
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.D.2. Policy 2.105 - Ethics and Gift Ban
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.D.3. Policy 2.150 - Committees 
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.D.4. Policy 2.210 - Organizational Board of Education Meeting 
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.D.5. Policy 2.250 - Access to District Public Records 
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.D.6. Policy 2.260 - Uniform Grievance Procedure 
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.D.7. Policy 2.265 - Title IX Sexual Harassment Grievance Procedure 
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.D.8. Policy 3.10 - Goals and Objectives
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.D.9. Policy 4.10 - Fiscal and Business Management 
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.D.10. Policy 4.140 - Waiver of Student Fees 
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.D.11. Policy 4.165 - Awareness and Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse and Grooming Behaviors 
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.D.12. Policy 4.55 - Use of Credit and Procurement Cards 
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.D.13. Policy 5.120 - Employee Ethics; Code of Professional Conduct; and Conflict of Interest 
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.D.14. Policy 5.170 - Copyright 
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.D.15. Policy 5.190 - Teacher Qualifications 
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.D.16. Policy 5.20 - Workplace Harassment Prohibited
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.D.17. Policy 5.220 Substitute Teachers 
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.D.18. Policy 5.250 - Leaves of Absence 
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.D.19. Policy 5.260 - Student Teachers 
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.D.20. Policy 5.280 - Duties and Qualifications 
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.D.21. Policy 5.320 - Evaluation 
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.D.22. Policy 5.330 - Sick Days, Vacation, Holidays, and Leaves 
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.D.23. Policy 6.130 - Program for the Gifted 
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.D.24. Policy 6.15 - School Accountability 
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.D.25. Policy 6.20 - School Year Calendar and Day 
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.D.26. Policy 6.250 - Community Resouce Persons and Volunteers 
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.D.27. Policy 6.255 - Assemblies and Ceremonies 
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.D.28. Policy 6.260 - Complaints About Curriculum, Instructional Materials, and Programs 
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.D.29. Policy 6.270 - Guidance and Counseling Program 
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.D.30. Policy 6.340 - Student Testing and Assessment Program
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.D.31. Policy 6.50 - School Wellness 
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.D.32. Policy 6.60 - Curriculum Content 
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.D.33. Policy 6.65 - Student Social and Emotional Development 
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.D.34. Policy 7.10 - Equal Education Opportunities Within the School Community
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.D.35. Policy 7.100 Health, Eye, and Dental Examinations; Immunizations; and Exclusion of Students 
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.D.36. Policy 7.180 - Prevention of and Response to Bullying, Intimidation, and Harassment 
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.D.37. Policy 7.250 - Student Support Services 
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.D.38. Policy 7.285 - Anaphylaxis Prevention, Response, and Management Program 
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.D.39. Policy 7.290 - Suicide and Depression Awareness and Prevention 
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.D.40. Policy 7.340 - Student Records 
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.D.41. Policy 7.50 - School Admissions and Student Transfers To and From Non-District Schools
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.D.42. Policy 7.70 - Attendance and Truancy
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.E. Ratification of Issuance of Trespass Notice
Subject:
IX.F. School Resource Officer (SRO)
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.G. Transportation Contract 
Attachments:
Subject:
X. Action Items *
Subject:
X.A. Approve personnel items; (employee personnel, accept resignations, approve classified staff changes)
Attachments:
Subject:
X.B. Board of Education 2023-2024 Meeting Dates
Attachments:
Subject:
X.C. IGA with the City of West Chicago (SRO)
Attachments:
Subject:
XI. Information Items  8:35 p.m.
Subject:
XI.A. Current job listing
Attachments:
Subject:
XI.B. Online Registration/Kinder Registration
Attachments:
Subject:
XI.C. Suggested Agenda Items for Next Board Meeting
Subject:
XI.D. Board Outreach
Subject:
XI.E. Parking Lot
Subject:
XII. Report of District Committee Meetings  8:40 p.m.
Subject:
XII.A. Committee Updates 
Attachments:
Subject:
XII.B. LEND - Kristina Davis 
Subject:
XII.C. SASED Board of Control - Kristina Davis 
Subject:
XII.D. Open Comments - (Board Members)
Subject:
XIII. Review of Upcoming Meetings/Events
Subject:
XIII.A. Parent Cafe English session - 6:00 p.m. - February 8, 2023 - Turner School
Subject:
XIII.B. Parent Cafe Spanish Session - 6:00 p.m. - February 8, 2023 - Turner School
Subject:
XIII.C. GATE Parent Committee - 6:00 p.m. - February 8, 2023 - TBD
Subject:
XIII.D. Community School Advisory Committee - 6:00 p.m. - February 9, 2023 - Gary Stem Lab
Subject:
XIII.E. Ad Council - 12:30 p.m. - February 14, 2023 - ESC Board Room 
Subject:
XIII.F. Recognition Committee - 3:45 p.m. - February 14, 2023 - ESC Board Room 
Subject:
XIII.G. Next Regular Board Meeting - 7:00 p.m. - February 16, 2023 - Leman Middle School Community Room 
Subject:
XIII.H. Safety Committee - 8:00 a.m. - February 22, 2023 - ESC Board Room 
Subject:
XIII.I. PTO Council - 9:00 a.m. - February 22, 2023 - Virtual
Subject:
XIII.J. Faculty Advisory Committee - 2:50 p.m. - February 22, 2023- ESC Board Room 
Subject:
XIII.K. Gary Kinder Registration - February 23, 2023 - 9 am - 6 pm - Gary Stem Lab 
Subject:
XIII.L. Turner Kinder Registration - February 23, 2023 - 9 am - 6 pm - Turner School
Subject:
XIII.M. Academic Leadership Council (ALC) - 12:30 p.m. - February 23, 2023 - Leman Middle School Community Room 
Subject:
XIII.N. Special Education Committee (SEC) - 3:45 p.m. - February 27, 2023  - Leman Middle School Community Room 
Subject:
XIII.O. Indian Knoll Kinder Registration - February 28, 2023 - 9 am - 6 pm - Indian Knoll School
Subject:
XIII.P. Pioneer Kinder Registration - February 28, 2023 - 9 am - 6 pm - Pioneer School
Subject:
XIII.Q. Climate and Culture Committee - 3:45 p.m. - February 28, 2023 - Virtual
Subject:
XIII.R. Technology Steering Committee - 3:45 p.m. - February 28, 2023 - ESC Board Room 
Subject:
XIII.S. Currier Kinder Registration - March 1, 2023 - 9 am - 6 pm - Currier School
Subject:
XIII.T. Wegner Kinder Registration - March 1, 2023 - 9 am - 6 pm - Wegner School
Subject:
XIII.U. Financial Fitness Class - 6:30 p.m. - March 1, 2023 - Virtual
Subject:
XIII.V. Parent Teacher Conferences - March 2, 2023 - No School 
Subject:
XIII.W. Countywide Institute Day - March 3, 2023 - No School 
Subject:
XIII.X. Equity Committee - 3:45 p.m. - March 21, 2023 - Indian Knoll STEM Lab
Subject:
XIII.Y. Early Childhood Education Committee - 6:00 p.m. - March 22, 2023 - Virtual
Subject:
XIV. Closed Session
Description:
(The Board of Education may convene into closed session to discuss confidential matters, and may take action upon reconvening into open session only during regular or special board meetings.  No action can be taken on a specific agenda item unless it has been posted on that particular agenda.  The Board is permitted to discuss various items in closed session, including but not limited to:  collective bargaining, pending or imminent litigation, sale/purchase/lease of property, student discipline, and the appointment, employment compensation, discipline, performance, dismissal of specific employees.  The motion to convene into closed session will state the specific reason(s).

Motion to Convene Into Closed Session *
(The Board will move to convene into closed session to discuss a specific item(s) that are listed below.  These are anticipated discussion items during closed session.  Prior to convening into closed session, the Board may add an item(s) for discussion as part of the motion, but action will be taken only on the item(s) stated on the posted agenda.)

Reason 1. The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of a Specific employee(s), specific independent contractors, specific volunteers, or District legal counsel; however, a meeting to consider an increase in compensation to a specific employee of a public body that is subject to the Local Government Wage Increase Transparency Act may not be closed and shall be open to the public and posted and held in accordance with [the Open Meetings Act].  5 ILCS 120/2c)(1), amended by P.A. 101-459.

Reason 2.  Student disciplinary cases. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(9). Minutes of meetings held for this reason shall never be released to protect the individual student’s privacy.

The Board of Education will move to go into closed session to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of a specific employee(s).

 
Subject:
XV. Action Items Following Closed Session   *
Description:
(The Board of Education approves closed session minutes as read after reconvening to open session, and may take action on an item(s) that is listed on the posted agenda.)
Subject:
XV.A. Approve closed session minutes as read.
Subject:
XVI. Adjournment

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