March 20, 2024 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting - AMENDED

I. Pledge of Allegiance

II. Roll Call and Establishment of Quorum

III. Honorary Superintendent

IV. Review of the Agenda
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends that the Board President accept the agenda as presented. (Roll call vote)

V. Forum

V.A. Receiving of Individuals and Guests

V.A.1. Joliet Chamber of Commerce 2024 Great Teachers

V.A.2. TMS Students of the Month - Matt Stortz

V.A.3. WBO Students of the Month - Brooke Allen & Alex Weinberg

V.A.4. Troy Wrestling State Team

V.A.5. Troy 8th Grade Girls Volleyball State Team

V.B. Comments From the Public 

V.C. Board Communication

V.D. District Office Quick Reports

V.D.1. Dr. J. Tsoukalas - Assistant Superintendent of Teaching & Learning

V.D.2. T. Moore - Executive Director of Finance

VI. Consent Agenda
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval of the Consent agenda items as presented. (Roll call vote)

VI.A. Financial Statements and Treasurer's Report

VI.A.1. Financials

VI.A.2. Treasurer's Report

VI.B. Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting 2024_2_21

VI.C. Minutes of the Regular Meeting 2024_2_21

VI.D. Minutes of the Closed Session 2024_2_21

VI.E. Minutes of the Special Meeting 2024_3_5

VI.F. Minutes of the Special Meeting Closed Session 2024_3_5

VI.G. Payments of Interim Bills & Payroll Liabilities in the Amount of $1,525,925.01

VI.H. Approved Invoices in the Amount of $2,150,239.66

VI.I. Destruction of Closed Session Audio Tapes - 2022_8_3 & 2022_8_17

VI.J. Approve SOWIC Action

VI.K. Approve SOWIC Personnel Report

VII. Closed Session (ILCS 120/2 Sec. 2 (c) (1) (5) (9) (11)

VIII. Action Items

VIII.A. Personnel [Policy 5:30]

VIII.A.1. Appointments - ESP
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval of these ESP appointments contingent on the verification of credentials as well as the completion of the required background check to the satisfaction of the District Administration. (Roll call vote)

VIII.A.1.a. Oldenburg, William - Bus Driver, Full-Time, Transportation

VIII.A.1.b. Forrest, Donald - Custodian, Part-Time, Facilities Services

VIII.A.1.c. Niesluchowski, Mario - Custodian, Full-Time, Craughwell

VIII.A.2. Appointments - At-Will Substitute Employees
Superintendent's Recommendation 
The Superintendent recommends the approval of these at-will substitute employees contingent on the verification of credentials as well as the completion of the required background check to the satisfaction of the District Administration. (Roll call vote)

VIII.A.2.a. Jones, Ronald - Substitute Custodian

VIII.A.2.b. Blowers, Cheryl - Bus Driver Trainee, Training Program

VIII.A.2.c. Slowik, Jennifer - Substitute Teacher

VIII.A.2.d. Durkee, Jennifer - Substitute Teacher

VIII.A.2.e. Long, Jessica - Bus Driver Trainee, Training Program

VIII.A.2.f. Gernand, Julie - Substitute Teacher

VIII.A.2.g. Caruso, Michele - Bus Driver Trainee, Training Program

VIII.A.3. Appointment - Extracurricular
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval of this extracurricular appointment contingent on the verification of credentials as well as the completion of the required background check to the satisfaction of the District Administration. (Roll call vote)

VIII.A.3.a. Riszko, Steven - Intramural Basketball Coach, WBO

VIII.A.4. Resignations
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval of these resignations. (Roll call vote)

VIII.A.4.a. Kabara, Ryan - Assistant Principal, TMS (Effective 6/30/2024)

VIII.A.4.b. Haring, Haley - 5th Grade ELA & Science Teacher, WBO (Effective end of the 2023-2024 school year)

VIII.A.4.c. Hansen, Lauren - 7th Grade ELA Teacher, TMS (Effective end of the 2023-2024 school year)

VIII.A.4.d. Madryk, Hailey - 1st Grade Teacher, Heritage Trail (Effective end of the 2023-2024 school year)

VIII.A.4.e. Wietting, Rachel - Special Education Resource Teacher, Hofer (Effective end of the 2023-2024 school year)

VIII.A.4.f. Thompson, Heidi - Bus Driver, Transportation (Effective 3/7/2024)

VIII.A.4.g. Norvell, Tyisha - Lunch/Recess Supervisor, Cronin (Effective 3/7/2024)

VIII.A.4.h. Galvan, Gabriel - Facilities Custodian, Facilities Services (Effective 3/11/2024)

VIII.A.4.i. Albright, Janice - Teaching Associate: Interventionist, Cronin (With intent to retire effective end of the 2023-2024 school year)

VIII.A.5. Non-Renewal Resolution
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval of this non-renewal resolution as presented. (Roll call vote)

VIII.A.5.a. Koler, Michelle - Reading Specialist, TMS

VIII.A.6. Request for Retirement
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval of this retirement request. (Roll call vote)

VIII.A.6.a. Foster, Steven - Assistant Principal, Craughwell (Effective June 30, 2026)

VIII.A.7. Dismissal of Employees During Probationary Period
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval of these dismissals as discussed during closed session. (Roll call vote)

VIII.B. 2024/2025 School Fees and Procedures 1st Reading
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval of the 2024/2025 school fees and procedures as presented as a 1st reading. (Roll call vote)

VIII.C. Approval of Old National Bank, First Secure Bank, and PMA Financial Network/Illinois School District Liquid Asset Fund Plus as Authorized Depositories
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval of Old National Bank, First Secure Bank, and PMA Financial Network/Illinois School District Liquid Asset Fund Plus as authorized depositories. (Roll call vote)

VIII.D. Resolution Approving and Ratifying the Eighteenth Revision of the Articles of Agreement for the Southern Will County Cooperative for Special Education 
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval of this resolution as recommended and presented by the SOWIC Governing Board. (Roll call vote)

VIII.E. Approval to Seek Bids for Contracted Bus Services
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval to seek bids for contracted bus services. (Roll call vote)

VIII.F. Approval of 2024-2025 Organizational Chart
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval of the 2024-2025 Organizational Chart as presented. (Roll call vote)

VIII.G. Approval of Schoolwide Plans for the 2024-2025 School Year
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval of the Schoolwide Plans for the 2024-2025 school year as presented. (Roll call vote)

VIII.H. Approval of the 2024 Summer Renovation Project with Bear Construction
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval of this 2024 summer renovation project with Bear Construction as presented. (Roll call vote)

VIII.I. Approval of Teachers' Curriculum Institute (TCi) 5th - 8th Grade Social Studies Curriculum
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval of the Teachers' Curriculum Institute (TCi) 5th - 8th grade social studies curriculum as presented. (Roll call vote)

VIII.J. Approval of Resolution Authorizing the SOWIC Board President, Secretary, and Superintendent to take all actions necessary or appropriate to effectuate the foregoing IMRF election made by the SOWIC Governing Board, subject to the rules and procedures required by IMRF for employer participation in the fund
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval of this resolution as presented by the SOWIC Governing Board. (Roll call vote)

VIII.K. Hofer Elementary Dipping Dots Fundraiser
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval of this fundraiser as presented. (Roll call vote)

VIII.L. Shorewood Elementary Fight Like a Kid - Family Fun Run/Walk Fundraiser
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval of this fundraiser as presented. (Roll call vote)

VIII.M. Shorewood Elementary Perfect Pastries Fundraiser
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval of this fundraiser as presented. (Roll call vote)

VIII.N. Approval of Client Services Agreement with Soliant Health, LLC. 
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval of this client services agreement with Soliant Health, LLC. as presented. (Roll call vote)

VIII.O. New Board Policy 7:192 Appropriate Use of Artificial Intelligence - 1st Reading
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval of new board policy 7:192 Appropriate Use of Artificial Intelligence as a 1st reading. (Roll call vote)

VIII.P. Policy Update with District Edits 1st & Final Reading
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval of this policy update with district edits as a 1st and final reading. (Roll call vote)

VIII.P.1. 8:10 Connection with the Community

VIII.Q. Approval of Proposal from Total Technology for the Buyback of iPad's
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval of this proposal as presented. (Roll call vote)

VIII.R. Job Description 1st & Final Reading
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval of this job description as a 1st and final reading. (Roll call vote)

VIII.R.1. Assistant Principal

VIII.S. Possible Motion to Approve Memorandum of Understanding  Agreement Between The Board of Education of Troy Community Consolidated School District 30-C And The Troy Education Association, IEA/NEA Regarding Hourly Pay Rate Matters
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval of this memorandum of agreement as presented. (Roll call vote)

IX. Discussion/Informational Items

IX.A. Superintendent's Report

IX.B. Suspension/Expulsion Reports

IX.C. Board of Education Discussion

IX.C.1. Letters and communication

IX.C.2. FOIA Requests  

IX.C.2.a. SmartProcure

IX.C.2.b. FH Paschen

IX.C.3. Information and questions from Board members and responses

IX.C.4. Comments from public on agenda items

IX.C.5. Advanced Planning
March 25, 2024 - April 1, 2024 - Spring Break, No Student Attendance
April 17, 2024 - Next Regular Board Meeting

IX.D. Closed Session (ILCS 120/2 Sec. 2 (c) (1) (2) (5) (9) (11)

X. Adjournment