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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: Tom Doyle 7:03 p.m.
V. Recognition/Showcase/Presentation  7:05 p.m.
V.A. Board Salutes
V.A.1. Gina Steinbrecher
V.A.2. Karoline Giza
V.A.3. Syrena Rivera 
V.B. Presentations
V.B.1. Building Goals Update
V.B.2. Elementary Literacy Resource Recommendation 
VI. E.T.A.W.C. Statement 7:24 p.m.
VII. Public Comment 7:27 p.m. 
VII.A. Follow-up to Prior Public Comments
VIII. Consent Agenda * 7:30 p.m.
VIII.A. Approve Board of Education meeting minutes
VIII.B. Approve current expenditures
VIII.C. Approve current payrolls
VIII.D. Approve disposition of closed session audio tapes
VIII.E. Approve personnel items; (employee personnel, accept resignations, approve classified staff changes)
IX. Financial Reports 7:31 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 * 7:32 p.m.
X.A. Presentation(s) follow-up
X.B. Elementary Literacy Resource Recommendation
X.C. Staff Conference Attendance 
X.D. STEM Fair MOU
XI. Action Items 7:35 p.m.
XI.A. Staffing Proposal
XI.B. Staff/Student iPads and Staff Laptops 
XII. Information Items 7:37 p.m.
XII.A. Board Book Study
XII.B. Current job listings
XII.C. Freedom of Information report
XII.D. Out of District placement of students with disabilities
XII.E. Short term leave report
XII.F. Student Chronic Absentee
XII.G. Student Suspension Report
XII.H. Truancy Referral Report
XII.I. School Newsletters
XII.J. Suggested agenda items for next board meeting
XII.K. Board outreach
XII.L. Parking Lot
XIII. Report of District Committee Meetings 7:45 p.m.
XIII.A. Open Comments - (Board Members)
XIV. Review of Upcoming Meetings/Events 7:48 p.m.
XIV.A. Dual Kinder Information - 5:00 p.m. - February 20, 2025 - Gary School
XIV.B. Faculty Advisory Committee - 2:50 p.m. - February 26, 2025 - ESC Board Room 
XIV.C. Facility Committee - 3:45 p.m. - February 26, 2025 - Leman Middle School Community Room 
XIV.D. No School - School Improvement - February 27, 2025
XIV.E. No School - Countywide Institute Day - February 28, 2025 
XIV.F. Classified Action Team (CAT) - 2:50 p.m. - March 5, 2025 - ESC Board Room 
XIV.G. Practical Parenting Education Class - 5:30 p.m. - March 5, 2025 - Turner School 
XIV.H. Next Regular Board Meeting - 7:00 p.m. - March 6, 2025 - Leman Middle School
XIV.I. Principal Advisory Committee - 2:45 p.m. - March 10, 2025 
XIV.J. Finance Committee - 3:45 p.m. - March 11, 2025 - ESC 
XIV.K. Wellness Committee - 3:45 p.m. - March 11, 2025
XIV.L. Technology Steering Committee - 3:45 p.m. - March 12, 2025
XIV.M. PTO Council - 9:00 a.m. - March 13, 2025 - Virtual
XIV.N. Board Listening Posts - 6:30 p.m. - March 20, 2025 - Leman MiddleSchool
XIV.O. Unified Basketball game - 4:30 p.m. - March 21, 2025 - Leman Middle School
XIV.P. ALC (Academic Leadership Council) - March 25, 2025 - LMS Community Room 
XV. Closed Session
XVI. Action Items Following Closed Session   *
XVI.A. To approve previously closed session minutes to remain closed at this time, to be opened and made available for public inspection, or to remain closed forever.
XVI.B. Approve closed session minutes as read.
XVII. Adjournment
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: February 20, 2025 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.
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IV. Shared Agreements: Tom Doyle 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. Board Salutes
Subject:
V.A.1. Gina Steinbrecher
Attachments:
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V.A.2. Karoline Giza
Attachments:
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V.A.3. Syrena Rivera 
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V.B. Presentations
Subject:
V.B.1. Building Goals Update
Attachments:
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V.B.2. Elementary Literacy Resource Recommendation 
Attachments:
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VI. E.T.A.W.C. Statement 7:24 p.m.
Subject:
VII. Public Comment 7:27 p.m. 
Subject:
VII.A. Follow-up to Prior Public Comments
Subject:
VIII. Consent Agenda * 7:30 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 disposition of closed session audio tapes
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.E. Approve personnel items; (employee personnel, accept resignations, approve classified staff changes)
Attachments:
Subject:
IX. Financial Reports 7:31 p.m. 
Subject:
IX.A. Treasurers' report
Attachments:
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IX.B. Financial Charts
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.C. Budget Report
Attachments:
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IX.D. Student Activity Account Report
Attachments:
Subject:
X. Discussion of New / Ongoing Business with Possible Action * 7:32 p.m.
Subject:
X.A. Presentation(s) follow-up
Subject:
X.B. Elementary Literacy Resource Recommendation
Subject:
X.C. Staff Conference Attendance 
Attachments:
Subject:
X.D. STEM Fair MOU
Attachments:
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XI. Action Items 7:35 p.m.
Subject:
XI.A. Staffing Proposal
Attachments:
Subject:
XI.B. Staff/Student iPads and Staff Laptops 
Attachments:
Subject:
XII. Information Items 7:37 p.m.
Subject:
XII.A. Board Book Study
Subject:
XII.B. Current job listings
Attachments:
Subject:
XII.C. Freedom of Information report
Attachments:
Subject:
XII.D. Out of District placement of students with disabilities
Attachments:
Subject:
XII.E. Short term leave report
Subject:
XII.F. Student Chronic Absentee
Attachments:
Subject:
XII.G. Student Suspension Report
Attachments:
Subject:
XII.H. Truancy Referral Report
Attachments:
Subject:
XII.I. School Newsletters
Attachments:
Subject:
XII.J. Suggested agenda items for next board meeting
Subject:
XII.K. Board outreach
Subject:
XII.L. Parking Lot
Subject:
XIII. Report of District Committee Meetings 7:45 p.m.
Subject:
XIII.A. Open Comments - (Board Members)
Subject:
XIV. Review of Upcoming Meetings/Events 7:48 p.m.
Subject:
XIV.A. Dual Kinder Information - 5:00 p.m. - February 20, 2025 - Gary School
Subject:
XIV.B. Faculty Advisory Committee - 2:50 p.m. - February 26, 2025 - ESC Board Room 
Subject:
XIV.C. Facility Committee - 3:45 p.m. - February 26, 2025 - Leman Middle School Community Room 
Subject:
XIV.D. No School - School Improvement - February 27, 2025
Subject:
XIV.E. No School - Countywide Institute Day - February 28, 2025 
Subject:
XIV.F. Classified Action Team (CAT) - 2:50 p.m. - March 5, 2025 - ESC Board Room 
Subject:
XIV.G. Practical Parenting Education Class - 5:30 p.m. - March 5, 2025 - Turner School 
Subject:
XIV.H. Next Regular Board Meeting - 7:00 p.m. - March 6, 2025 - Leman Middle School
Subject:
XIV.I. Principal Advisory Committee - 2:45 p.m. - March 10, 2025 
Subject:
XIV.J. Finance Committee - 3:45 p.m. - March 11, 2025 - ESC 
Subject:
XIV.K. Wellness Committee - 3:45 p.m. - March 11, 2025
Subject:
XIV.L. Technology Steering Committee - 3:45 p.m. - March 12, 2025
Subject:
XIV.M. PTO Council - 9:00 a.m. - March 13, 2025 - Virtual
Subject:
XIV.N. Board Listening Posts - 6:30 p.m. - March 20, 2025 - Leman MiddleSchool
Subject:
XIV.O. Unified Basketball game - 4:30 p.m. - March 21, 2025 - Leman Middle School
Subject:
XIV.P. ALC (Academic Leadership Council) - March 25, 2025 - LMS Community Room 
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.  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.

Reason 3. Discussion of minutes of meetings lawfully closed under this Act, whether for purposes of approval by the body of the minutes or semi-annual review of the minutes as mandated by Section 2.06.
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. To approve previously closed session minutes to remain closed at this time, to be opened and made available for public inspection, or to remain closed forever.
Subject:
XVI.B. Approve closed session minutes as read.
Subject:
XVII. Adjournment

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