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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.A.1. D33 Pride Awards 
V.B. Presentations
V.B.1. Strategic Management Overview 
VI. E.T.A.W.C. Statement 7:20 p.m.
VII. Public Comment 7:23 p.m.
VII.A. Follow-up to Prior Public Comments
VIII. Consent Agenda * 7:25 p.m.
VIII.A. Approve Board of Education meeting minutes
VIII.B. Approve current expenditures
VIII.C. Approve current payrolls
VIII.D. Approve personnel items; (employee personnel, accept resignations, approve classified staff changes)
VIII.E. Approve disposition of closed session audio tapes
IX. Financial Reports 7:26 p.m.
IX.A. Treasurers' report
IX.B. Financial Charts
IX.C. Budget Report
IX.D. Student Activity Account Report
X. Discussion of New / Ongoing Business with Possible Action * 7:27 p.m.
X.A. 2025-2026 School Calendar 
X.B. 2025-2026 Board of Education Meeting Dates
X.C. 1st reading of Policies
X.C.1. 2:105 - Ethics and Gift Ban
X.C.2. 2:120 - Board Member Development
X.C.3. 4:30 - Revenue and Investments
X.C.4. 4:60 - Purchases and Contracts
X.C.5. 4:150 - Facility Management and Building Programs
X.C.6. 4:170 - Safety
X.C.7. 5:10- Equal Employment Opportunity and Minority Recruitment
X.C.8. 5:20- Workplace Harassment Prohibited
X.C.9. 5:90 - Abused and Neglected Child Reporting
X.C.10. 5:125 - Personal Technology and Social Media; Usage and Conduct
X.C.11. 5:230 - Maintaining Student Discipline
X.C.12. 6:60 - Curriculum Content
X.C.13. 6:135 - Accelerated Placement Program
X.C.14. 6:270 - Guidance and Counseling Program
X.C.15. 7:10 - Equal Educational Opportunities
X.C.16. 7:100 - Health, Eye, and Dental Examinations; Immunizations; and Exclusion of Students
X.C.17. 7:160 - Student Appearance
X.C.18. 7:180 - Prevention of and Response to Bullying, Intimidation, and Harassment
X.C.19. 7:200 - Suspension Procedures
X.C.20. 8:10 - Connection with the Community
XI. Action Items 7:40 p.m.
XI.A. 2024-2025 Board of Education Meeting Dates Amendment
XI.B. Collective Liability Insurance Cooperative (CLIC) Continuation
XI.C. Director/Assistant Director of Marketing, Communications, and Public Relations Job Description
XI.D. December 2024 Levy
XI.E. Property Tax Abatement 
XII. Information Items 7:43 p.m.
XII.A. BEST Program 
XII.B. Technology Lifecycle Replacement Schedule
XII.C. Trimester 1 Academic Accolades
XII.D. Current job listings
XII.E. Freedom of Information report
XII.F. Out of District placement of students with disabilities
XII.G. Short term leave report
XII.H. Student Chronic Absentee
XII.I. Student Suspension Report
XII.J. Truancy Referral Report
XII.K. School Newsletters
XII.L. Suggested agenda items for next board meeting
XII.M. Board outreach
XII.N. Parking Lot
XIII. Report of District Committee Meetings 7:50 p.m.
XIII.A. Committee Updates
XIII.B. Open Comments - (Board Members)
XIV. Review of Upcoming Meetings/Events 7:53 p.m.
XIV.A. ALC (Academic Leadership Council) - 2:55 p.m. - December 3, 2024 - LMS Community Room 
XIV.B. District Pajama Day - December 20, 2024
XIV.C. Last day of Classes in 2024 - December 20, 2024 
XIV.D. Winter Break: December 23, 2024 – January 3, 2025
XIV.E. 1st day of classes of 2025 - January 6, 2025
XIV.F. Wellness Committee - 3:45 p.m. - January 14, 2025
XIV.G. Facility Committee -3:45 p.m. - January 29, 2025
XIV.H. ALC (Academic Leadership Council) - January 28, 2024 - LMS Community Room 
XIV.I. Classified Action Team (CAT) - 2:50 p.m. - January 8, 2024 - ESC Board Room 
XIV.J. Next Regular Board Meeting - 7:00 p.m. - January 9, 2024 - Leman Middle School Community Room 
XIV.K. Principal Advisory Committee - 2:45 p.m. - January 13, 2024 
XIV.L. Faculty Advisory Committee - 2:50 p.m. - January 29, 2024 - ESC Board Room 
XIV.M. Technology Steering Committee - 3:45 p.m. - January 15, 2024
XIV.N. PTO Council - 9:00 a.m. - January 9, 2024 - Virtual
XIV.O. Black Talented and Gifted Group (BTAGG) - 3:45 P.M. - January 9, 2024 
XIV.P. Parent Safety Presentation - December 16, 2024 - 5:30 p.m. - Leman Middle School 
XV. Closed Session
XVI. Action Items Following Closed Session   *
XVI.A. Approve closed session minutes as read.
XVII. Adjournment
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: December 19, 2024 at 7:00 PM - REGULAR MEETING
Subject:
I. Call to Order/Roll Call  7:00 p.m.
Subject:
II. Pledge of Allegiance 7:01 p.m.
Subject:
III. Additions/Changes to the Agenda 7:02 p.m.
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.A.1. D33 Pride Awards 
Attachments:
Subject:
V.B. Presentations
Subject:
V.B.1. Strategic Management Overview 
Attachments:
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VI. E.T.A.W.C. Statement 7:20 p.m.
Subject:
VII. Public Comment 7:23 p.m.
Subject:
VII.A. Follow-up to Prior Public Comments
Subject:
VIII. Consent Agenda * 7:25 p.m.
Subject:
VIII.A. Approve Board of Education meeting minutes
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.B. Approve current expenditures
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.C. Approve current payrolls
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.D. Approve personnel items; (employee personnel, accept resignations, approve classified staff changes)
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.E. Approve disposition of closed session audio tapes
Attachments:
Subject:
IX. Financial Reports 7:26 p.m.
Subject:
IX.A. Treasurers' report
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.B. Financial Charts
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.C. Budget Report
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.D. Student Activity Account Report
Attachments:
Subject:
X. Discussion of New / Ongoing Business with Possible Action * 7:27 p.m.
Subject:
X.A. 2025-2026 School Calendar 
Attachments:
Subject:
X.B. 2025-2026 Board of Education Meeting Dates
Attachments:
Subject:
X.C. 1st reading of Policies
Subject:
X.C.1. 2:105 - Ethics and Gift Ban
Attachments:
Subject:
X.C.2. 2:120 - Board Member Development
Attachments:
Subject:
X.C.3. 4:30 - Revenue and Investments
Attachments:
Subject:
X.C.4. 4:60 - Purchases and Contracts
Attachments:
Subject:
X.C.5. 4:150 - Facility Management and Building Programs
Attachments:
Subject:
X.C.6. 4:170 - Safety
Attachments:
Subject:
X.C.7. 5:10- Equal Employment Opportunity and Minority Recruitment
Attachments:
Subject:
X.C.8. 5:20- Workplace Harassment Prohibited
Attachments:
Subject:
X.C.9. 5:90 - Abused and Neglected Child Reporting
Attachments:
Subject:
X.C.10. 5:125 - Personal Technology and Social Media; Usage and Conduct
Attachments:
Subject:
X.C.11. 5:230 - Maintaining Student Discipline
Attachments:
Subject:
X.C.12. 6:60 - Curriculum Content
Attachments:
Subject:
X.C.13. 6:135 - Accelerated Placement Program
Attachments:
Subject:
X.C.14. 6:270 - Guidance and Counseling Program
Attachments:
Subject:
X.C.15. 7:10 - Equal Educational Opportunities
Attachments:
Subject:
X.C.16. 7:100 - Health, Eye, and Dental Examinations; Immunizations; and Exclusion of Students
Attachments:
Subject:
X.C.17. 7:160 - Student Appearance
Attachments:
Subject:
X.C.18. 7:180 - Prevention of and Response to Bullying, Intimidation, and Harassment
Attachments:
Subject:
X.C.19. 7:200 - Suspension Procedures
Attachments:
Subject:
X.C.20. 8:10 - Connection with the Community
Attachments:
Subject:
XI. Action Items 7:40 p.m.
Subject:
XI.A. 2024-2025 Board of Education Meeting Dates Amendment
Attachments:
Subject:
XI.B. Collective Liability Insurance Cooperative (CLIC) Continuation
Attachments:
Subject:
XI.C. Director/Assistant Director of Marketing, Communications, and Public Relations Job Description
Attachments:
Subject:
XI.D. December 2024 Levy
Attachments:
Subject:
XI.E. Property Tax Abatement 
Attachments:
Subject:
XII. Information Items 7:43 p.m.
Subject:
XII.A. BEST Program 
Attachments:
Subject:
XII.B. Technology Lifecycle Replacement Schedule
Attachments:
Subject:
XII.C. Trimester 1 Academic Accolades
Attachments:
Subject:
XII.D. Current job listings
Attachments:
Subject:
XII.E. Freedom of Information report
Attachments:
Subject:
XII.F. Out of District placement of students with disabilities
Attachments:
Subject:
XII.G. Short term leave report
Subject:
XII.H. Student Chronic Absentee
Attachments:
Subject:
XII.I. Student Suspension Report
Attachments:
Subject:
XII.J. Truancy Referral Report
Attachments:
Subject:
XII.K. School Newsletters
Attachments:
Subject:
XII.L. Suggested agenda items for next board meeting
Subject:
XII.M. Board outreach
Subject:
XII.N. Parking Lot
Subject:
XIII. Report of District Committee Meetings 7:50 p.m.
Subject:
XIII.A. Committee Updates
Attachments:
Subject:
XIII.B. Open Comments - (Board Members)
Subject:
XIV. Review of Upcoming Meetings/Events 7:53 p.m.
Subject:
XIV.A. ALC (Academic Leadership Council) - 2:55 p.m. - December 3, 2024 - LMS Community Room 
Subject:
XIV.B. District Pajama Day - December 20, 2024
Subject:
XIV.C. Last day of Classes in 2024 - December 20, 2024 
Subject:
XIV.D. Winter Break: December 23, 2024 – January 3, 2025
Subject:
XIV.E. 1st day of classes of 2025 - January 6, 2025
Subject:
XIV.F. Wellness Committee - 3:45 p.m. - January 14, 2025
Subject:
XIV.G. Facility Committee -3:45 p.m. - January 29, 2025
Subject:
XIV.H. ALC (Academic Leadership Council) - January 28, 2024 - LMS Community Room 
Subject:
XIV.I. Classified Action Team (CAT) - 2:50 p.m. - January 8, 2024 - ESC Board Room 
Subject:
XIV.J. Next Regular Board Meeting - 7:00 p.m. - January 9, 2024 - Leman Middle School Community Room 
Subject:
XIV.K. Principal Advisory Committee - 2:45 p.m. - January 13, 2024 
Subject:
XIV.L. Faculty Advisory Committee - 2:50 p.m. - January 29, 2024 - ESC Board Room 
Subject:
XIV.M. Technology Steering Committee - 3:45 p.m. - January 15, 2024
Subject:
XIV.N. PTO Council - 9:00 a.m. - January 9, 2024 - Virtual
Subject:
XIV.O. Black Talented and Gifted Group (BTAGG) - 3:45 P.M. - January 9, 2024 
Subject:
XIV.P. Parent Safety Presentation - December 16, 2024 - 5:30 p.m. - Leman Middle School 
Subject:
XV. 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.  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.
Subject:
XVI. 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:
XVI.A. Approve closed session minutes as read.
Subject:
XVII. Adjournment

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