December 9, 2024 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Meeting
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1. Call to Order
Speaker(s):
Board President
Description:
I am calling this Regular meeting of the Benjamin 25 Board of Education to order on December 9, 2024 at _____ p.m.
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2. Roll Call
Speaker(s):
Board President/Recorder
Description:
Would the Secretary Please call the roll.
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3. Pledge of Allegiance
Speaker(s):
Board President
Description:
Please rise and join me in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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4. Board President's Statement
Speaker(s):
Board President
Description:
As the Board President, it is my responsibility, by Board Policy and the School Code of Illinois, to develop and set, alongside the Superintendent, Board meeting agendas. Due to an unavoidable conflict, the Superintendent could not be present this evening.
As I am most familiar with this agenda, I will run tonight's meeting. However, at the conclusion of this meeting, I will be stepping down as Board President. By statute and by Board Policy, the Vice President, currently Eric Rogers, will take over the duties of the Board President until such time as a formal election can take place by the Board. Thank you. |
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5. Approve Agenda
Speaker(s):
Board President
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6. Benjamin Middle School 4.0 Recognition for First Trimester
Speaker(s):
Dr. Fitzgerald
Description:
Each trimester, students who achieve a 4.0 GPA are honored and recognized by the Board. I want to welcome all parents and other visitors as well as our students who have worked so hard to achieve this milestone. Tonight, we recognize 54 students. As your name is called, please come forward to be recognized and receive your certificate.
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7. Approval Draft of Minutes (Roll Call Vote)
Speaker(s):
Board President
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7.a. Approval of the Draft Minutes from the November 11, 2024, Regular Board Meeting.
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7.b. Approval of the Draft Executive Session Minutes from November 11, 2024
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7.c. Approval of the Draft Special and Executive Session Meeting Minutes of December 2, 2024.
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8. Truth in Taxation Hearing
Speaker(s):
Dr. Filas
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8.a. Motion to Open the Truth in Taxation Hearing
Speaker(s):
Board President
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8.b. Truth In Taxation Hearing Information
Speaker(s):
Dr. Filas
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8.c. Public Comment
Speaker(s):
Board President
Description:
Is there anyone in the audience who would like make public comment to the Board regarding the Truth in Taxation agenda item?
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8.d. Board Discussion of Public Comment
Speaker(s):
Board President
Description:
Is there any Board comment or discussion regarding public comment?
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8.e. Motion to Adjourn Truth In Taxation Hearing
Speaker(s):
Board President
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9. Presentation of the Final 2024 Tax Levy
Speaker(s):
Dr. Filas
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9.a. PTAB Resolution
Speaker(s):
Dr. Filas
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10. Public Hearing Regarding Fund Transfers
Speaker(s):
Dr. Filas
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10.a. Motion to Open Public Hearing
Speaker(s):
Board President
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10.b. Purpose and rationale for Fund Transfers
Speaker(s):
Dr. Filas
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10.c. Public Comment Regarding Fund Transfers
Speaker(s):
Board President
Description:
Is there anyone who wishes to make a public comment to the Board regarding this agenda item?
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10.d. Board Discussion of Public Comment
Speaker(s):
Board President
Description:
Are there any comments or discussion from the Board regarding public comment?
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10.e. Motion to Adjourn Public Hearing and Return to open session
Speaker(s):
Board President
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11. Superintendent's Report
Speaker(s):
Dr. Filas in the stead of the Superintendent
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11.a. General Obligation Limited Tax School Bonds, Series 2025, Schedule of Events
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11.a.1. PMA Municipal Advisory Agreement
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11.b. FOIA Report
Speaker(s):
Dr. Filas
Description:
Deltek - Requested information regarding the Construction Management Service Bid.
Smartprocure - Requested purchase order information. |
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12. President's Report
Speaker(s):
Board President
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12.a. Board Planning Calendars
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13. Board Reports and Requests
Speaker(s):
Board Members
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14. Citizens' Desire to Address the Board on Agenda Items
Speaker(s):
Board President
Description:
Under Board Policy and the Open Meetings Act, public comment opportunities are afforded at each open meeting of the Board of Education. Please be advised that individuals are requested to limit their comments to a total of three minutes in length.
The Board does not engage in dialogue with individuals during public comment, but will take all public comments under advisement and consideration for future discussions or will refer the comments to the appropriate administrator for further consideration and resolution. |
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15. Financial Report (Roll Call)
Speaker(s):
Dr. Filas
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15.a. Treasurer's Report for the Month Ending November 30, 2024.
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15.b. Year-to-Date Financial Statements for the Month Ending November 30, 2024.
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15.c. Accounts Payable
Description:
Total Amount: $1,247,897.99
Date Range: 11/12/2024 - 12/09/2024 |
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15.d. Payroll
Speaker(s):
Dr. Filas
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16. Consent Agenda (Roll Call)
Speaker(s):
Dr. Filas
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16.a. Personnel Employment:
Kerri Snyder will be the new social media manager. The start date is January 15, 2025. Stipend Position at $10,000 per annum, prorated for first employment year. Michele Davis: transfer from .6 Teacher/.4 TA in 2024-2025 to a full-time teaching position in 8th grade ELA for the 2025-2026 School Year, replacing a retiring teacher Martha Aranda - Student Services Administrative Assistant. The hourly rate is $25. Start Date of January 6. |
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16.b. Personnel Resignation:
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16.c. Personnel Leave:
FMLA for MJ Westlund from December 11 through December 20, 2024 FMLA for Greg Martin, December 9, 2024 through January 14, 2025 |
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16.d. Retirements
Anna D'Anna, TA at Evergreen - entering retirement track. Retiring at the end of the 2027-2028 school year. |
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16.e. PMA Municipal Advisory Agreement
Speaker(s):
Dr. Filas
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16.f. Policy Updates Second Reading.
Description:
PRESS Draft Updates Policy 2:105 - Ethics and Gift Ban. Policy 2:120 - Board member Development. Policy 4:60 - Purchases and Contracts. Policy 4:150 - Facility Management and Building Programs. Policy 4:170 - Safety. Policy 5:10 - Equal Employment Opportunity and Minority Recruitment. Policy 5:20 - Workplace Harassment Prohibited. Policy 5:90 - Abused and Neglected Child Reporting. Policy 5:125 - Personal Technology and Social Media; Usage and Conduct. Policy 5:230 - Maintaining Student Discipline. Policy 6:60 - Curriculum Content. Policy 6:135 - Accelerated Placement Program. Policy 6:270 - Guidance and Counseling Program. Policy 7:10 - Equal Educational Opportunities. Policy 7:100 - Health, Eye, and Dental Examinations; Immunizations; and Exclusion of Students. Policy 7:180: Prevention of and Response to Bullying, Intimidation, and Harassment. Policy 7:200 - Suspension Procedures. Policy 8:10 - Connection with the Community. Draft Update - Rewritten Policy 2:265 - Title IX Grievance Procedure. |
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17. Discussion Items
Speaker(s):
Board President
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17.a. D25 Benjamin: Re-imagine Excellence Project Proposal
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17.b. Options for an Interim Superintendent - Ensuring strong leadership during this transitional period
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18. Action Items (Roll Call Vote)
Speaker(s):
Board President
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18.a. Approval of 2024 Tax Levy
Speaker(s):
Board President
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18.b. Property Tax Appeals Board Resolution
Speaker(s):
Board President
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18.c. Fund Transfer Resolution
Speaker(s):
Board President
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18.d. Approval of the "Benjamin 25: ReImagine Excellence" Proposal
Speaker(s):
Board President
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18.e. Approval of the Superintendent's Separation Agreement
Speaker(s):
Board President
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19. Citizens' Desire to Address the Board on Non-Agenda Items
Speaker(s):
Board President
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20. Executive Session
Speaker(s):
Board President
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21. Return to Open Session
Speaker(s):
Board President
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22. Action Items as a result of Executive Session Discussion
Speaker(s):
Board President
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22.a. Appointment of the Interim Superintendent
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22.b. Approval of appointment of a search firm or intent to interview search firms to conduct the superintendent search
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22.c. Acceptance of Dennis Peterson's resignation from the office of Board President
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23. Adjournment
Speaker(s):
Board President
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