September 16, 2020 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education - Regular Meeting
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I. CALL TO ORDER
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Jim Bednar, Board President, called the meeting to order.
Good Evening. In order for us to conduct this virtual meeting effectively, I ask all participants to MUTE themselves. We will follow a process of calling on members for thoughts and input. Board Members may unmute at any time to ask a question. Member of the public, we are soliciting your input via email at BOE@d23.org. Messages received prior to our public comment section will be read aloud. Those received after that will be addressed by administration. Thank You. |
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II. ROLL CALL
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PRESENT:
ABSENT: No one. ALSO PRESENT; Dr. Don Angelaccio, Superintendent, Dr. Amy Zaher, Assistant Superintendent of Instruction, and Mrs. Amy McPartlin, Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations. |
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III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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IV. RECOGNITION OF VISITORS AND PARTICIPATION
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At each regular and special open meeting, members of the public and District employees may comment to or ask questions of the Board of Education. If you would like to address the Board, please email your comments or questions to BOE@d23.org. The Board will be prepared to address those comments related to the agenda within a reasonable time.
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V. COMMUNICATIONS
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V.A. Tenured Teacher Presentation
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The following individuals have achieved tenured status in District 23 as of the start of the 2020-21 School Year:
Jonathan Boyer, MacArthur Kelsey Paeth, Sullivan Sam Simpson, MacArthur Hannah Sutter, MacArthur Demetra Zarafonitis, Ross |
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V.B. Introduction of New Staff
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We welcome the following individuals to the Prospect Heights School District 23 community for the 2020-21 School Year:
Shawna Hoots, School Psychologist, Eisenhower Meghan Slowik, 4th Grade Teacher, Sullivan Stella Geller, 2nd Grade Teacher, Ross Mollie Coates, ELA/SS (ESL), MacArthur Jamie Gross, Speech and Language Pathologist, Sullivan Mark Lewinthal, OT, Eisenhower Meghan Brennan, LBS Teacher, Ross Bradley Sultan, 8th Grade Teacher, MacArthur Stephanie Piasecki, School Social Worker, MacArthur |
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V.C. Governance Award Recognition
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Congrats to our Board of Education for receiving the IASB Governance Recognition award and to the followng Board Members who recieved individual recognition:
Jim Bednar - Master Board Member Level 1 Kevin Novak - Master Board Member Level 2 Mari-Lyn Peters - Master Board Member Maintained Carol Botwinski - Master Board Member Maintained The Virtual North Cook Meeting will be held on October 28, 2020.
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V.D. MacArthur Unified Program Recognition
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MacArthur Middle School has been recognized as an official Special Olympics national banner Unified Champion School! Congratulations to Abby Lynch, Dr. Sroka, and all of the staff and administrators who have been so dedicated and passionate about bringing this program to our community.
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V.E. Virtual Visit
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Sullivan and MacArthur band students will participate in a virtual visit from the U.S. Army Band. Thanks to Mr. Anderson and Mr. Simpson for coordinating such a unique and special opportunity.
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VI. COMMITTEE REPORTS
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VI.A. BUILDINGS AND SITES
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Mr. Chester will report.
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VI.B. FINANCE:
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Mrs. Botwinski will report.
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VI.C. POLICY:
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Mr. Greidanus will report.
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VI.D. COMMUNITY RELATIONS:
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Mrs. Paul will report.
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VI.E. N.S.S.E.O.:
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Mrs. Botwinski will Report.
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VII. CONSENT AGENDA
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The consent agenda includes approval of the August 12 Board of Education minutes, September personnel report, PRESS Policy Vol. 104 2nd read, and the annual Employee Information System (EIS) report.
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VII.A. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of August 12, 2020
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VII.B. Personnel Report
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VII.C. Policy - 2nd Read
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Adopt as presented:
2:220; 2:220 E-9; 7:40; 7:340 Adopt as presented with answers: 4:180 - Question 1 Yes; Question 2 No; Question 3 Yes 7:190 - Question 1 - Yes (Default) 7:345 - Question 1 Yes, Title other than Superintendent, Director of Technology
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VII.D. Presentation of the Employee Information System (EIS) Report
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Pursuant to Section 10-20.47 of the Illinois School Code, each school board must report to the Illinois State Board of Education, on or before October 1 each year, the base salary and benefits of the district superintendent and all administrators and teachers employed by the school district. Prior to filing this annual report to the Illinois State Board of Education, the information must be presented at a regular school board meeting and then posted on the Internet website of the school district.
Please accept this report which is being posted on the District's website and reported to the Illinois Teachers' Retirement System as required by law.
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VIII. FINANCIAL REPORT
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Attached is the memo recommending payment of the voucher lists for materials, supplies, and services paid since the last BOE meeting. In addition, the District payments for salaries and insurance benefits during the previous month are included for approval. Those documents are all included for your review.
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IX. PUBLIC HEARING ON 2020-2021 ANNUAL BUDGET
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On August 12, 2020, the Board of Education reviewed and approved the Tentative Budget for the 2020-2021 school year as drafted by the Business Office in consultation with the Finance Committee. In accordance with legal requirements, the Board published that the adopted Tentative Budget would be available for public inspection for a period of not less than 30 days.
At this time the Board wishes to conduct a Public Hearing for the purpose of presentation of the 2020-2021 Annual School Budget and to allow Board members and others to address the Board regarding the 2020-2021 Annual School Budget. May I please have a motion to open the Public Hearing on the 2020--2021 Annual School budget. Moved: Seconded: Voice Vote: Time: At this time I would ask Mrs. McPartlin to address the Board with any necessary updates. President: Is there any Board member who has questions or wish to be heard? President Is there anyone in the audience who wished to address the Board? President: May I have a motion to close the Public hearing on the 2020-21 Annual School Budget? Moved: Seconded: Voice Vote: Time |
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X. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
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X.A. Back to School Blueprint Update
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We are monitoring guidance documents, survey feedback, and Community Spread data to update our Back to School Blueprint and models of instructional delivery. Administration will present an update to the Board including dates for eLearning Planning Days, Rolling restart, and plan modifications.
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X.B. Curriculum and Instruction Presentation
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Dr. Amy Zaher, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, has prepared an overview of C&I department topics including adoption cycle, committee work, professional development and assessment.
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X.C. Enrollment Update - INFORMATION
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A summary of enrollment and class size data will be provided for the Board based upon 10 day enrollment. No changes or modifications to the staffing plan are recommended at this time.
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X.D. Approval and Adoption of 2020-2021 Annual Budget - ACTION
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Earlier in the meeting the public hearing for the Fiscal Year 2021 school district budget was held. Based upon the tentative budget being presented on August 12, 2020, the public being notified in the newspaper and on the website as required by law and the budget having been displayed for the minimum 30 days as required by law, the Board is ready to vote on the District budget for Fiscal Year 2021.
I move to approve the Prospect Heights School District 23 Fiscal Year 2021 budget as presented.
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X.E. 2020-21 Calendar Revision
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Revision to the 2020-21 school calendar to include the use of three eLearning Planning Days as provided by the State. These will be days of non-attendance for students and used for collaborative planning by staff. The modified calendar includes eLearning Planning Days for: October 19,November 16, and December 14.
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XI. RECOGNITION OF VISITORS AND PARTICIPATION
Description:
At each regular and special open meeting, members of the public and District employees may comment to or ask questions of the Board of Education. If you would like to address the Board, please email your comments or questions to BOE@d23.org. The Board will be prepared to address those comments related to the agenda within a reasonable time.
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XII. OLD BUSINESS
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XII.A. Semi-Annual Review of Executive Session Minutes (ACTION)
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Mari-Lynn reviewed the Executive Session minutes for the past six months. She is recommending the release of eight sessions.
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XIII. NEW BUSINESS
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XIII.A. First review of PRESS Vol. 105
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XIII.A.1. 2:260 Uniform Grievance Procedure
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Draft Update: Adopt as presented. Updated due to Title IX legislation. Answer question: Nondisxcrimination Coordinator also serves as the District's Title IX Coordinator.
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XIII.A.2. 2:265 Title IX Sexual Harassment Grievance Procedure
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New Policy: Adopt as presented. Updated due to Title IX legislation.
Title IX Coordinator: Amy Zaher Answers: Yes (District employs Assistant Principals); No (Do not employ Dean of Students); No (will not use a live hearing); Preponderance of evidence.
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XIII.A.3. 5:10 Equal Employment Opportunity and Minority Recruitment
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Draft Update: Adopt as presented. Updated due to Title IX legislation.
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XIII.A.4. 5:20 Workplace Harassment Prohibited
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Draft Update: Adopt as presented. Updated due to Title IX legislation.
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XIII.A.5. 5:100 Staff Development Program
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Draft Update: Adopt as presented. Updated due to Title IX legislation.
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XIII.A.6. 5:220 Substitute Teachers
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Draft Update: Adopt as presented. Updated due to Substitute teacher legislation.
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XIII.A.7. 5:330 Sick Days, Vacation, Holidays, and Leaves
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Draft Update: Adopt as presented. Updated due to Election Day legislation.
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XIII.A.8. 7:10 Equal Educational Opportunities
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Draft Update: Adopt as presented. Updated due to Title IX legislation. Answer: Yes (add additional descriptions to gender identity)
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XIII.A.9. 7:20 Harassment of Students Prohibited
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Draft Update: Adopt as presented. Updated due to Title IX legislation.
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XIII.A.10. 7:180 Prevention of and Response toBullying, Intimidation, and Harassment
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Draft Update: Adopt as presented. Updated due to Title IX legislation. Add Nondiscrimination Coordinator: Amy Zaher; Complaint Managers: Amy Zaher; Amy McPartlin
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XIII.A.11. 7:185 Teen Dating Violence Prohibited
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Draft Update: Adopt as presented. Updated due to Title IX legislation.
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XIV. EXECUTIVE SESSION
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The board will move to Executive Session to discuss matters of negotiations.
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XV. OPEN SESSION
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XVI. ADJOURNMENT
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