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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: Felicia Gills 7:03 p.m.
V. Recognition/Showcase/Presentation  7:05 p.m.
V.A. Recognition
V.A.1. Pioneer Superintendent for the Day 
V.A.2. Get Involved D33 Winners
V.A.3. Illinois School Psychologist of the Year - Anais Arias 
V.B. Showcase
V.B.1. Pioneer School Showcase
V.C. Board Salutes
V.C.1. Snowflake Program at LMS
VI. E.T.A.W.C. Statement 7:25 p.m.
VII. Public Comment 7:27 p.m.
VII.A. Follow-up to Prior Public Comments
VIII. Superintendent News 7:29 p.m.
VIII.A. Pioneer School Superintendent News
IX. Consent Agenda * 7:32 p.m.
IX.A. Approve Board of Education meeting minutes
IX.B. Approve current expenditures
IX.C. Approve current payrolls
IX.D. Approve current imprest list
IX.E. Approve personnel items; (employee personnel, accept resignations, approve classified staff changes)
IX.F. Approve disposition of closed session audio tapes
X. Financial Reports 7:33 p.m.
X.A. Treasurers' report
X.B. Financial Charts
X.C. Budget Report
X.D. Student Activity Account Report
XI. Discussion of New / Ongoing Business with Possible Action * 7:35 p.m.
XI.A. Leadership Transition
XI.B. Copy Paper Bid
XI.C. Disposal of Unneeded Equipment
XI.D. IASB School Board Governance Recognition 
XI.E. Resale of District Laptops
XI.F. Strategic Management Group
XII. Action Items 7:48 p.m.
XII.A. Custodial Supplies 2024-2025
XII.B. iTouch Biometrics
XIII. Information Items 7:50 p.m.
XIII.A. ALC Update
XIII.B. Food Procurement Process
XIII.C. Current job listings
XIII.D. Freedom of Information report
XIII.E. Out of District placement of students with disabilities
XIII.F. Short term maternity leave report
XIII.G. Student Chronic Absentee
XIII.H. Student Suspension Report
XIII.I. Truancy Referral Report
XIII.J. School Newsletters
XIII.K. Vandalism Report 
XIII.L. Suggested agenda items for next board meeting
XIII.M. Board outreach
XIII.N. Parking Lot
XIV. Report of District Committee Meetings 7:58 p.m.
XIV.A. Committee Updates
XIV.B. Open Comments - (Board Members)
XV. Review of Upcoming Meetings/Events 8:00 p.m.
XV.A. Leman's Spring Musical - 7:00 p.m. - April 19, 2024 - Leman Middle School 
XV.B. Whole Child Wellness Night - 5:30 p.m. - April 23, 2024 - Leman Middle School 
XV.C. Faculty Advisory Committee - 2:50 p.m. - April 24, 2024 - ESC Board Room
XV.D. Financial Literacy Night - 6:30 p.m. - April 24, 2024 - Pioneer School
XV.E. Everyday Hero CPR Training - 6:00 p.m. - April 30, 2024 - Leman Middle School
XV.F. Next Regular Board Meeting - 7:00 p.m. - May 2, 2024 - Leman Middle School Community Room
XV.G. Parent Cafe - 6:00 P.M. - May 7, 2024 - Gary School 
XV.H. Cafe de Padres - 6:00 p.m. - May 9, 2024 - Gary School 
XV.I. Gala 33 - 5:00 p.m. - May 10, 2024 - Leman Middle School
XV.J. CAPE Family Film Series - 6:00 P.M. - May 10, 2024 - Currier School 
XV.K. Recognition Committee - 3:45 p.m. - May 14, 2024 - ESC 
XV.L. Insurance Committee - 3:45 p.m. - May 16, 2024 - ESC Board Room 
XV.M. Multilingual Programming & Students New to the Country - 3:45 p.m. - May 16, 2024
XV.N. Wellness Night - 6:00 p.m. - May 16, 2024 - Gary School
XV.O. Blooming Fest - May 18, 2024 - Downtown West Chicago
XV.P. Academic Leadership Council - 8:30 a.m. - May 21, 2024 - LMS Community Room 
XV.Q. BTAGG - 3:45 p.m. - May 21, 2024 - Indian Knoll School 
XVI. Closed Session
XVII. Action Items Following Closed Session   *
XVII.A. Approve closed session minutes as read.
XVIII. Adjournment
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: April 18, 2024 at 7:00 PM - REGULAR MEETING
Subject:
I. Call to Order/Roll Call  7:00 p.m.
Presenter:
Rita Balgeman
Subject:
II. Pledge of Allegiance 7:01 p.m.
Subject:
III. Additions/Changes to the Agenda 7:02 p.m.
Subject:
IV. Shared Agreements: Felicia Gills 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.A.1. Pioneer Superintendent for the Day 
Subject:
V.A.2. Get Involved D33 Winners
Attachments:
Subject:
V.A.3. Illinois School Psychologist of the Year - Anais Arias 
Subject:
V.B. Showcase
Subject:
V.B.1. Pioneer School Showcase
Attachments:
Subject:
V.C. Board Salutes
Subject:
V.C.1. Snowflake Program at LMS
Attachments:
Subject:
VI. E.T.A.W.C. Statement 7:25 p.m.
Subject:
VII. Public Comment 7:27 p.m.
Subject:
VII.A. Follow-up to Prior Public Comments
Subject:
VIII. Superintendent News 7:29 p.m.
Presenter:
Kathy Grogan
Subject:
VIII.A. Pioneer School Superintendent News
Attachments:
Subject:
IX. Consent Agenda * 7:32 p.m.
Subject:
IX.A. Approve Board of Education meeting minutes
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.B. Approve current expenditures
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.C. Approve current payrolls
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.D. Approve current imprest list
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.E. Approve personnel items; (employee personnel, accept resignations, approve classified staff changes)
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.F. Approve disposition of closed session audio tapes
Attachments:
Subject:
X. Financial Reports 7:33 p.m.
Subject:
X.A. Treasurers' report
Attachments:
Subject:
X.B. Financial Charts
Attachments:
Subject:
X.C. Budget Report
Attachments:
Subject:
X.D. Student Activity Account Report
Attachments:
Subject:
XI. Discussion of New / Ongoing Business with Possible Action * 7:35 p.m.
Subject:
XI.A. Leadership Transition
Attachments:
Subject:
XI.B. Copy Paper Bid
Attachments:
Subject:
XI.C. Disposal of Unneeded Equipment
Attachments:
Subject:
XI.D. IASB School Board Governance Recognition 
Subject:
XI.E. Resale of District Laptops
Attachments:
Subject:
XI.F. Strategic Management Group
Attachments:
Subject:
XII. Action Items 7:48 p.m.
Subject:
XII.A. Custodial Supplies 2024-2025
Attachments:
Subject:
XII.B. iTouch Biometrics
Attachments:
Subject:
XIII. Information Items 7:50 p.m.
Subject:
XIII.A. ALC Update
Attachments:
Subject:
XIII.B. Food Procurement Process
Attachments:
Subject:
XIII.C. Current job listings
Attachments:
Subject:
XIII.D. Freedom of Information report
Attachments:
Subject:
XIII.E. Out of District placement of students with disabilities
Attachments:
Subject:
XIII.F. Short term maternity leave report
Subject:
XIII.G. Student Chronic Absentee
Attachments:
Subject:
XIII.H. Student Suspension Report
Attachments:
Subject:
XIII.I. Truancy Referral Report
Attachments:
Subject:
XIII.J. School Newsletters
Attachments:
Subject:
XIII.K. Vandalism Report 
Attachments:
Subject:
XIII.L. Suggested agenda items for next board meeting
Subject:
XIII.M. Board outreach
Subject:
XIII.N. Parking Lot
Subject:
XIV. Report of District Committee Meetings 7:58 p.m.
Subject:
XIV.A. Committee Updates
Attachments:
Subject:
XIV.B. Open Comments - (Board Members)
Subject:
XV. Review of Upcoming Meetings/Events 8:00 p.m.
Subject:
XV.A. Leman's Spring Musical - 7:00 p.m. - April 19, 2024 - Leman Middle School 
Subject:
XV.B. Whole Child Wellness Night - 5:30 p.m. - April 23, 2024 - Leman Middle School 
Subject:
XV.C. Faculty Advisory Committee - 2:50 p.m. - April 24, 2024 - ESC Board Room
Subject:
XV.D. Financial Literacy Night - 6:30 p.m. - April 24, 2024 - Pioneer School
Subject:
XV.E. Everyday Hero CPR Training - 6:00 p.m. - April 30, 2024 - Leman Middle School
Subject:
XV.F. Next Regular Board Meeting - 7:00 p.m. - May 2, 2024 - Leman Middle School Community Room
Subject:
XV.G. Parent Cafe - 6:00 P.M. - May 7, 2024 - Gary School 
Subject:
XV.H. Cafe de Padres - 6:00 p.m. - May 9, 2024 - Gary School 
Subject:
XV.I. Gala 33 - 5:00 p.m. - May 10, 2024 - Leman Middle School
Subject:
XV.J. CAPE Family Film Series - 6:00 P.M. - May 10, 2024 - Currier School 
Subject:
XV.K. Recognition Committee - 3:45 p.m. - May 14, 2024 - ESC 
Subject:
XV.L. Insurance Committee - 3:45 p.m. - May 16, 2024 - ESC Board Room 
Subject:
XV.M. Multilingual Programming & Students New to the Country - 3:45 p.m. - May 16, 2024
Subject:
XV.N. Wellness Night - 6:00 p.m. - May 16, 2024 - Gary School
Subject:
XV.O. Blooming Fest - May 18, 2024 - Downtown West Chicago
Subject:
XV.P. Academic Leadership Council - 8:30 a.m. - May 21, 2024 - LMS Community Room 
Subject:
XV.Q. BTAGG - 3:45 p.m. - May 21, 2024 - Indian Knoll School 
Subject:
XVI. 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.
Subject:
XVII. 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:
XVII.A. Approve closed session minutes as read.
Subject:
XVIII. Adjournment

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