February 10, 2016 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education - Regular Meeting
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I. RECOGNITION OF VISITORS AND VISITOR PARTICIPATION
In an effort to keep Board meetings to a reasonable length, we ask visitors to make all statements regarding agenda items or other issues at this time. |
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II. COMMUNICATIONS
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III. CONSENT AGENDA
Description:
I move to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
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III.A. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of January 13, 2016
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III.B. Approval of Executive Session Minutes of January 13, 2016
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III.C. Approval of Amended Executive Session Minutes of November 5, 2015
Description:
Jeff was absent, therefore could not have seconded the motion to adjourn. Minutes have been amended to reflect Carol Botwinksi.
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III.D. Approval of Personnel Report
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III.E. RevTrak Contract
Description:
RevTrak is a payment processing system that allows for the District to accept fee payments, collect
athletic and activity fees, extended day program payments, facility usage fees and other payments
received from students, parents, staff or the community. The program allows for collection of these
payments with a credit card via the District website.
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III.F. Infinite Visions Activity Account Contract
Description:
Activity Accounts are the last item to be integrated into Infinite Visions. This is part of the process of getting better financial control of these accounts.
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III.G. Resolution of Continuing Disclosure on Bond Issuance
Description:
This resolution is required annually for the duration of the bonds.
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III.H. Resolution Authorizing Appointment of an Individual to Prepare the Tentative Budget
Description:
We are required to take formal action initiating the budget cycle for 2016-2017.
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III.I. Resolution for Disposal of Surplus Property
Description:
The Prospect Heights Instrumental League does not wish to own the van, so we will be selling it.
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IV. FINANCIAL REPORT
Description:
I move to approve the Financial Report as presented.
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IV.A. Approval of Financial Report
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V. COMMITTEE REPORTS
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V.A. Building and Sites
Description:
Jim will report.
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V.B. I.A.S.B./ED-RED
Description:
Carol will report.
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V.C. Policy
Description:
No report.
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V.D. School/Community Relations
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No report.
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V.E. N.S.S.E.O.
Description:
Carol will report.
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V.F. Finance
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Jeff will report.
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V.G. Negotiations
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No report.
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VI. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
Description:
Tonight we will be discussing student fees, class size projections, staffing projections, iPads for Sullivan as part of Tech Plan 2.0 and the long term financial projections for the 2017-2020 budget years.
We will also be hearing a short presentation on STEMSCOPES, the new science program that is in its first year of implementation at MacAthur. Freedom of Information Requests that were received and responded to are included in your packet as well. |
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VI.A. 2016-2017 Student Registration Fees (Discussion)
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No fee increase for prek - 3.
$50 increase for grades 4 - 5 (includes the $30 student protection plan coverage and a 1:1 rollout). $10 decrease in grades 6 - 8 (reflects removal of the assignment notebook). We are also eliminating the calculator fee and investigating a decrease in the gym uniform and locks. |
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VI.B. 2016-2017 Class Size Projections (Discussion)
Description:
We will continue to watch the the third grade
numbers. The past two years the cohort survival coefficient has been
trending below the five year average for grade 3. I will continue to watch these
numbers as 2016-2017 enrollment progresses.
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VI.C. 2017 Staffing Plan Recommendations (Discussion)
Description:
We are not recommending an increase in core or exploratory teacher positions for 2016-2017. We are recommending a 1.0
increase in Speech and Language (.5 Bilingual and .5 Assitive Technology). and a .5 Psychologist
for our growing needs. Please read the Board report as we will be saving approximately $59,000 with this move as it reflects a decrease in purchased services from NSSEO and outside vendors.
Please give a call if you have questions.
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VI.D. Tech Plan 2.0: Sullivan iPad Implementation (Discussion)
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We will outline the anticipated 1:1 iPad initiative for Sullivan planned for 2016 -2017 as part of Tech Plan 2.0. We will reallocate devices from Sullivan to Ross and Eisenhower.
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VI.E. Next Generation Science Standards and STEMScopes (Presentation)
Description:
Don will share a brief update on the Next Generation Science Standards and how they are being implemented at MacArthur through STEMScopes.
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VI.F. 2017-2020 Financial Projections (Discussion)
Description:
Micheal has provided financial projections for the next three years. These projections include final construction costs, personnel needs, curriculum needs and implementation of iPads for Sullivan.
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VI.G. Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Requests: (Information)
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VII. RECOGNITION OF VISITORS AND VISITOR PARTICIPATION
In an effort to keep Board meetings to a reasonable length, we ask visitors to make all statements regarding agenda items or other issues at this time. |
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VIII. OLD BUSINESS
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VIII.A. Review of Executive Session Minutes (Action)
Description:
I move that the Executive Session Minutes from September 29, 2015 and November 5, 2015 be made available for public inspection, as they no longer require confidential treatment.
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IX. NEW BUSINESS
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X. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Description:
I move we adjourn to executive session for matters regarding personnel and negotiations. There will be no action after executive session.
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X.A. Personnel
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X.B. Negotiations
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XI. ACTION TO BE TAKEN AFTER EXECUTIVE SESSION
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XII. ADJOURNMENT
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