May 15, 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. TMS Students of the Month - Ryan Kabara

V.A.2. WBO Students of the Month - Theresa Oberding

V.A.3. Track & Field State Qualifiers

V.A.4. Girls & Boys Bowling State Team

V.A.5. Recognition of Troy Band Students & Troy Choir Students

V.A.6. 2024 Joliet Region Hawk Education Scholarship Recipients

V.A.7. INSPRA Distinguished Service Award Winners - Hofer Elementary School Grand Greeters

V.B. Comments From the Public 

V.C. District Office Quick Reports

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

V.C.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_4_17

VI.C. Minutes of the Regular Meeting 2024_4_17

VI.D. Minutes of the Closed Session 2024_4_17

VI.E. Payments of Interim Bills & Payroll Liabilities in the Amount of $1,498,227.89

VI.F. Approved Invoices in the Amount of $2,347,748.19

VI.G. Destruction of Closed Session Audio Tapes - 2022_10_11

VI.H. Approve SOWIC Action

VI.I. 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. Appointment - Administration
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval of this administrative 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.1.a. Hagan, Laura - Assistant Principal, TMS

VIII.A.2. Appointments - Certified
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval of these certified 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.2.a. Ross, Brittany - Science Teacher, TMS

VIII.A.2.b. O'Malley, Ashley - English/Language Arts Teacher, TMS

VIII.A.2.c. Lundy, Melissa - Reading Specialist, TMS

VIII.A.2.d. Dempsey, MaryKatherine - Special Education Resource Teacher, Hofer

VIII.A.2.e. McGovern, Christy - Kindergarten Teacher, Hofer

VIII.A.2.f. Bishop, Kristen - 5th Grade Teacher, WBO

VIII.A.2.g. Krier, Carleen - Special Education Teacher, Cronin

VIII.A.2.h. Korso, Marissa - 5th Grade Teacher, WBO

VIII.A.2.i. Sontag, Sarah - Early Childhood Special Education Teacher, Cronin

VIII.A.2.j. Welsh, Katarina - 4th Grade Teacher, Heritage Trail

VIII.A.2.k. Blaauw, Kathleen - 3rd Grade Teacher, Heritage Trail

VIII.A.2.l. Cook, Kaitlynn - 3rd Grade Teacher, Heritage Trail

VIII.A.2.m. Neill, Tara - Math Specialist, WBO

VIII.A.3. 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.3.a. Reigh, Mary - Lunch/Recess Supervisor, Part-Time, Shorewood

VIII.A.3.b. Keers, Jamie - Custodian, Full-Time, Hofer

VIII.A.3.c. Turek, Geno - Custodian, Full-Time, Hofer

VIII.A.3.d. Johnson, Diane - Facilities Services Coordinator 2nd Shift, Full-Time, Facilities Services

VIII.A.4. Appointments - Summer Technology Help
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval of these summer technology appointments. (Roll call vote)

VIII.A.4.a. Boyles, Michael 

VIII.A.4.b. Guzman, Jesus

VIII.A.4.c. Go, Arvin

VIII.A.4.d. Torres, Leonardo

VIII.A.4.e. Walsh, Jeffrey

VIII.A.4.f. Goron, Andrew

VIII.A.5. Appointments - Summer Learning School Staff
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval of these summer learning school staff 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.6. Requests for Retirement
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval of these retirement requests. (Roll call vote)

VIII.A.6.a. Sarver, Ron - Executive Director of Technology (Effective 6/30/2028)

VIII.A.6.b. Allen, Brooke - 5th Grade Principal, WBO (Effective 6/30/2027)

VIII.A.7. Resignations
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval of these resignations. (Roll call vote)

VIII.A.7.a. Jokerst, Stephanie - 4th Grade Teacher, Shorewood (Effective end of the 2023-2024 school year)

VIII.A.7.b. Huerta, Taunita - Lunch/Recess Supervisor, WBO (Effective 4/17/2024)

VIII.A.7.c. French, Tonya - Facilities Services Coordinator 2nd Shift, Facilities Services (Effective 5/31/2024)

VIII.A.7.d. Acevedo, Allison - School Counselor, WBO (Effective end of the 2023-2024 school year)

VIII.A.8. Extracurricular Resignations
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval of these extracurricular resignations. (Roll call vote)

VIII.A.8.a. Rogina, Susan - Yearbook Sponsor, TMS (Effective 5/24/2024)

VIII.A.8.b. Wierzbinski, Colleen - Girls Head Track Coach, TMS (Effective end of the 2023-2024 school year)

VIII.A.9. Parental Leave Request
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval of this parental leave request. (Roll call vote)

VIII.A.9.a. Wasag, Dana - Physical Education Teacher, TMS (Approved by the Superintendent through the end of the 2024-2025 school year)

VIII.A.10. Approval for Holly Cejka, Bus Driver, to Rescind Request for Retirement
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval for Holly Cejka, Bus Driver, to rescind her request for retirement. (Roll call vote)

VIII.A.11. Possible Action to Approve Resolution Authorizing Tenured Teacher Notice to Remedy
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval of this resolution authorizing a Notice to Remedy as presented by the administration. (Roll call vote)

VIII.A.12. 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.A.12.a. Zamudio, Ramon - Custodian, Part-Time, Facilities Services

VIII.A.12.b. Espinoza, Beiker - Substitute Custodian

VIII.A.13. Dismissal for Cause
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval of this dismissal as discussed during closed session. (Roll call vote)

VIII.A.13.a. Jarosinski, Victor - Bus Driver, Transportation

VIII.A.14. Honorary Dismissal
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval of this honorary dismissal as discussed during closed session. (Roll call vote)

VIII.A.14.a. Millsap, Jeanne - Community Relations Specialist

VIII.B. Policy Updates as Presented by the IASB 2nd & Final Reading
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval of these policy updates as presented by the IASB as a 2nd and final reading. (Roll call vote) 

VIII.B.1. 2:40 Board Member Qualifications

VIII.B.2. 2.260 Uniform Grievance Procedure

VIII.B.3. 2:265 Title IX Grievance Procedure

VIII.B.4. 4:190 Targeted School Violence Prevention

VIII.B.5. 5:10 Equal Employment Opportunity and Minority Recruitment

VIII.B.6. 5:20 Workplace Harassment Prohibited

VIII.B.7. 5:100 Staff Development Program

VIII.B.8. 5:300 Schedule and Employment Year

VIII.B.9. 7:10 Equal Educational Opportunities

VIII.B.10. 7:10 - E Exhibit - Equal Educational Opportunities Within the School Community

VIII.B.11. 7:20 Harassment of Students Prohibited

VIII.B.12. 7:180 Prevention of and Response to Bullying, Intimidation, and Harassment

VIII.C. New Policy as Presented by the IASB 2nd & Final Reading
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval of this new policy as presented by the IASB as a 2nd and final reading. (Roll call vote) 

VIII.C.1. 2:270 Discrimination and Harassment on the Basis of Race, Color, and National Origin Prohibited

VIII.D. Policy Updates - Review and Monitoring 2nd & Final Reading
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval of the review of these policies and updating the policy approval date as a 2nd and final reading. (Roll call vote)

VIII.D.1. 2:50 Board Member Term of Office

VIII.D.2. 2:60 Board Member Removal from Office

VIII.D.3. 2:140 Communications To and From the Board

VIII.D.4. 2:140 - E Exhibit - Guidance for Board Member Communications Including Email Use

VIII.D.5. 4:20 Fund Balances

VIII.D.6. 4:110 Transportation

VIII.D.7. 5:35 Compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act

VIII.D.8. 5:40 Communicable and Chronic Infectious Disease

VIII.D.9. 6:40 Curriculum Development

VIII.E. 2024-2027 Troy 30-C Strategic Plan 2nd & Final Reading
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval of the 2024-2027 Troy 30-C Strategic Plan as a 2nd and final reading. (Roll call vote)

VIII.F. Tentative Amended Budget - Notice of Tentative Amended Budget for 2023/2024 on Display. Approval to Establish Public Hearing for FY 2023/2024 Amended Budget on June 20, 2024 at 6:50 p.m. in the Troy CCSD 30-C District Office
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval of this public hearing. (Roll call vote)

VIII.G. Updated Administrator Benefits
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval of the updated Administrator Benefits as presented. (Roll call vote)

VIII.H. Updated Administrator Benefits (Dean of Students)
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval of the updated Administrator Benefits (Dean of Students) as presented. (Roll call vote)

VIII.I. Updated Terms and Conditions of Employment for Non-Union Support Staff
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval of the updated Terms and Conditions of Employment for Non-Union Support Staff presented. (Roll call vote)

VIII.J. Approval of Resolution of Hiring Non-CBA Support Staff for Fiscal Year 24/25
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval of this resolution as presented. (Roll call vote)

VIII.K. Approval of Resolution of Administrative Staff for Fiscal Year 24/25
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval of this resolution as presented. (Roll call vote)

VIII.L. Approval of 2024-2025 Administrative Employment Contracts
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval of the 2024-2025 administrative employment contracts as presented. (Roll call vote)

VIII.M. Approval of Amendment to Superintendent's Multi-Year Contract of Employment
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval of the Amendment to the Superintendent's Multi-Year Contract of Employment as presented. (Roll call vote)

VIII.N. Approval of Technology Data Closets Upgrade Project
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval of the Technology Data Closets Upgrade Project as presented. (Roll call vote)

VIII.O. Approval of 1 Year Extension for Arbor Management, Inc. for District Food Services 
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval of the 1 year extension for Arbor Management, Inc. for district food services as presented. (Roll call vote)

VIII.P. 2024-2025 Student/Parent Handbook 1st Reading
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval of the 2024-2025 Student/Parent Handbook as a 1st reading. (Roll call vote)

VIII.Q. Approval of 2024-2025 Staff Computer Refresh Proposal 
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval of the 2024-2025 staff computer refresh proposal as presented. (Roll call vote)

VIII.R. Approval of 3 Year Extension of Origo Math Kindergarten - 6th Grade Curriculum 
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval of the 3 year extension of Origo Math kindergarten - 6th grade curriculum. (Roll call vote)

VIII.S. Possible Motion for Jerry Bené to Resign as Board Treasurer
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval for Jerry Bené to resign as Board Treasurer and continue to serve as Board Member. (Roll call vote)

VIII.T. Possible Motion to Appoint Board Treasurer
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the Board make this motion to appoint a new Board Treasurer. (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. Stephanie Jones

IX.C.2.b. Stephanie Jones (2)

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
May 17, 2024 - SIP Day, Half Day Student Attendance
May 18, 2024 - Shorewood Elementary School Fight Like a Kid Fun Run/Walk Fundraiser
May 23, 2024 - TMS 8th Grade Graduation
May 24, 2024 - Last Day of School, Half Day Student Attendance
May 27, 2024 - Memorial Day, District Closed
June 20, 2024 - Next Regular Board Meeting

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

X. Adjournment