August 21, 2024 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting - AMENDED

I. Pledge of Allegiance

II. Roll Call and Establishment of Quorum

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

IV. Forum

IV.A. Receiving of Individuals and Guests

IV.B. Comments From the Public 

IV.C. District Office Quick Reports

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

IV.C.2. T. Moore - Executive Director of Finance

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

V.A. Financial Statements and Treasurer's Report

V.A.1. Financials

V.A.2. Treasurer's Report

V.B. Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting 2024_7_17

V.C. Minutes of the Regular Meeting 2024_7_17

V.D. Minutes of the Special Meeting 2024_8_7

V.E. Minutes of the Special Meeting Closed Session 2024_8_7

V.F. Payments of Interim Bills & Payroll Liabilities in the Amount of $1,418,960.62

V.G. Approved Invoices in the Amount of $4,966,905.22

V.H. Destruction of Closed Session Audio Tapes - 2023_1_18

V.I. Approve SOWIC Action

V.J. Approve SOWIC Personnel Report

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

VII. Action Items

VII.A. Personnel [Policy 5:30]

VII.A.1. Appointment - Certified
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval of this certified 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)

VII.A.1.a. Malone, Tamarra - 1st Grade Teacher, Heritage Trail

VII.A.2. 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)

VII.A.2.a. Dahl, Tracie - Building Administrative Assistant, Full-Time, Hofer

VII.A.2.b. Anderson, Christian - Facilities Custodian, Full-Time, Facilities Services

VII.A.2.c. Bugg-Wells, Patricia - Lunch/Recess Supervisor, Part-Time, TMS

VII.A.2.d. Neal, Monique - Teaching Associate, Special Education, Full-Time, TMS

VII.A.2.e. Carranco, Evelyn - Teaching Associate: Interventionist, Full-Time, Craughwell

VII.A.3. Appointment - At-Will Substitute Employee
Superintendent's Recommendation 
The Superintendent recommends the approval of this at-will substitute employee 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)

VII.A.3.a. Riley, Johna - Substitute Custodian

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

VII.A.4.a. Gura, Sarina - Building Administrative Assistant, Hofer (Effective 8/19/2024)

VII.A.4.b. Pagel, Mark - Substitute Teacher (Effective 8/5/2024)

VII.A.4.c. Chaidez, Larissa - Substitute Nurse (Effective 8/6/2024)

VII.A.4.d. Drain, Billy - Bus Driver, Transportation (Effective 8/5/2024)

VII.A.4.e. Wozniak, Amanda - Special Education Teaching Associate, WBO (Effective 8/19/2024)

VII.A.5. Request for Retirement
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval of this retirement request. (Roll call vote)

VII.A.5.a. Mott, Carl - Physical Education Teacher, TMS (Effective end of the 2025-2026 school year)

VII.B. Policy Updates as Presented by the IASB 2nd and 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) 

VII.B.1. 2:70 - E Exhibit - Checklist for Filling Board Vacancies by Appointment

VII.B.2. 4:70 Resource Conservation

VII.B.3. 5:130 Responsibilities Concerning Internal Information

VII.B.4. 5:200 Terms and Conditions of Employment and Dismissal

VII.B.5. 6:140 Education of Homeless Children

VII.C. Policy Updates - Review and Monitoring 2nd and 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)

VII.C.1. 2.70 Vacancies on the Board of Education - Filling Vacancies

VII.C.2. 2:125 Board Member Compensation; Expenses

VII.C.3. 2:125 - E1 Exhibit - Board Member Expenses Reimbursement Form

VII.C.4. 2:160 Board Attorney

VII.C.5. 4:15 Identity Protection

VII.C.6. 4:80 Accounting & Audits

VII.C.7. 5:180 Temporary Illness or Temporary Incapacity

VII.C.8. 5:290 Employment Termination and Suspensions

VII.C.9. 6:110 Programs for Students At Risk of Academic Failure and/or Dropping out of School and Graduation Incentives Program

VII.C.10. 6:150 Home and Hospital Instruction

VII.C.11. 7:170 Vandalism

VII.D. Tentative Budget - Notice of Tentative Budget for 2024/2025 on Display. Approval to Establish Public Hearing for FY 2024/2025 Budget on September 25, 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)

VII.E. Resolution Authorizing SOWIC Executive Director's Contract of Employment
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education in its capacity as the Administrative District for SOWIC approve this resolution as presented. (Roll call vote) 

VII.F. Approval of 2024-2025 Troy Choir Program 7th & 8th Grade Field Trip Proposal
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval of the Troy Choir Program 7th & 8th Grade Field Trip to Six Flags Great America on Saturday, May 10, 2025. (Roll call vote)

VII.G. Hofer Elementary Kind Kid Cheer Leaders Club Proposal
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval of the Hofer Elementary Kind Kid Cheer Leaders Club proposal. (Roll call vote)

VII.H. Hofer Elementary Puzzle Club Proposal
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval of the Hofer Elementary Puzzle Club proposal. (Roll call vote)

VII.I. Hofer Elementary Reader Leaders Book Club Proposal
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval of the Hofer Elementary Reader Leaders Book Club proposal. (Roll call vote)

VII.J. Shorewood Elementary Intramural Cheerleading Club Proposal
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval of the Shorewood Elementary intramural cheerleading Club proposal. (Roll call vote)

VIII. Discussion/Informational Items

VIII.A. Superintendent's Report

VIII.B. Suspension/Expulsion Reports

VIII.C. Board of Education Discussion

VIII.C.1. Letters and communication

VIII.C.2. FOIA Requests  

VIII.C.2.a. Rylan Klatt, Will County Gazette

VIII.C.2.b. SmartProcure

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

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

VIII.C.5. Advanced Planning
September 2, 2024 - Labor Day, No Student Attendance/District Closed
September 20, 2024 - SIP Day, Half Day Student Attendance
September 25, 2024 - Next Regular Board Meeting

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

IX. Adjournment