September 14, 2023 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education - Regular Meeting
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I. CALL TO ORDER
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Kevin Novak, Board President, called the meeting to order.
Good Evening. I call to order the Board of Education Meeting for Prospect Heights School District 23 for Thursday, September 14, 2023 at _________________. |
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II. ROLL CALL
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PRESENT: Mr. Bednar, Mrs. Botwinski, Mr. Greidanus, Mrs. McClaney,
Mr. Novak, Mr. Nordmark, and Mrs. Peters. ABSENT: No one. ALSO PRESENT: Dr. Don Angelaccio, Superintendent, Dr. Craig Curtis, Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning, Mrs. Amy McPartlin, Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations and Dr. Chrystyna Sroka Assistant Superintendent for Student Services. |
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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 on or ask questions of the Board of Education. If you would like to address the Board, please complete the form and give it to Mrs. O'Donnell, our recording secretary.
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V. COMMUNICATIONS
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V.A. Dedication of MacArthur LMC Mural
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V.B. Tenured Teacher Presentation
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The following individuals have achieved tenured status in District 23 as of the start of the 2023-24 School Year:
Garth Anderson, Sullivan Sandra Cary, MacArthur Danielle Giangrand, MacArthur Jessa Gianneschi, Eisenhower Shawna Hoots, Eisenhower Kelley Kraus-PE Teacher-MacArthur Janet Kyeon-Art Teacher-MacArthur Karen Luehr, Sullivan Elizabeth Naranjo, Ross Christen Nolfi, Sullivan Stella Prosek, Ross Ally Washak, Eisenhower |
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V.C. Introduction of New Staff
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We welcome the following individuals to the Prospect Heights School District 23 community for the 2023-24 School Year:
Kazra Allen, Sullivan Kaitlyn Arvidson, MacArthur Ben Brandstrader, Ross Amy Brubaker, Eisenhower Kelsy Cain Nelson, MacArthur Kristina Dreyer, Sullivan Dory Elzaurdia, Eisenhower Mia Ferber, Sullivan Karissa Forcone MacArthur Sophia Mareczko, Eisenhower Camrin Severino, MacArthur Jeannie Whitfield, Eisenhower Quinn Wilcox, Ross Lisa Zavacki, Sullivan |
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V.D. North Cook Division Meeting
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Monday October 30, 2023, 6:15 p.m. |
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V.E. Board Member Vacancy
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On Sept. 7 Mr. Jim Bednar submitted his resignation from the Board. We thank him for his many years of service and dedication to the D23 community and wish him the best. We will begin the process and timeline for posting, reviewing applications, interviewing, and selecting a replacement.
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V.F. D23 Family Fest
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A sincere thank you to all of the volunteers, vendors, and our partners in the PTO for helping to make the D23 Family Fest such an amazing event again this year.
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VI. COMMITTEE REPORTS
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VI.A. BUILDINGS AND SITES
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Mrs. Botwinski will report.
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VI.B. FINANCE:
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Mrs. Peters will report.
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VI.C. N.S.S.E.O.:
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Mrs. Botwinski will report.
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VI.D. COMMUNITY RELATIONS
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Mrs. McClaney will report.
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VII. PUBLIC HEARING ON 2023-2024 ANNUAL BUDGET
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On August 10, 2023, the Board of Education reviewed and approved the Tentative Budget for the 2023-2024 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 2023-2024 Annual School Budget and to allow Board members and others to address the Board regarding the 2023-2024 Annual School Budget. May I please have a motion to open the Public Hearing on the 2023-2024 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 wishes to be heard? President Is there anyone in the audience who wishes to address the Board? President: May I have a motion to close the Public hearing on the 2023-24 Annual School Budget? Moved: Seconded: Voice Vote: Time
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VIII. CONSENT AGENDA
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Tonight's Consent Agenda includes the approval of the minutes from the Regular Meeting and the Executive Session on August 10, the Personnel Report, the Second Read of Policies from PRESS Vol. 112,
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VIII.A. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of August 10, 2023.
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VIII.B. Approval of Executive Session Meeting Minutes of August 10, 2023
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VIII.C. Personnel Report
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VIII.D. Second Read - Press Policy 112
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VIII.D.1. Policy 2:170 Procurement of Architectural, Engineering, and Land Surveying Services
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VIII.D.2. Policy 2.80 - Board Member Oath and Conduct
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VIII.D.3. Policy 4:45 Insufficient Fund Checks and Debt Recovery
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VIII.D.4. Policy 4:100 - Insurance Management
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VIII.D.5. Policy 5:230 - Maintaining Student Discipline
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VIII.D.6. Policy 6:10 - Educational Philosophy and Objectives
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VIII.D.7. Policy 6:190 - Extracurricular and Co-Curricular Activities
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VIII.D.8. Policy 6:240 - Field Trips
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VIII.D.9. Policy 7:305 - Student Athlete Concussions and Head Injuries
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VIII.D.10. Policy 7:275 - Orders to Forgo Life-Sustaining Treatment
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VIII.D.11. Policy 7:330 - Student Use of Buildings - Equal Access
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VIII.D.12. Policy 8:25 - Advertising and Distributing Materials in Schools Provided by Non-School Related Entities
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VIII.D.13. Policy 8:95 Parental Involvement
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VIII.E. 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 these reports which are being posted on the District's website and reported to the Illinois Teachers' Retirement System as required by law.
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IX. 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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X. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
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X.A. Facilities and Financial Planning - PRESENTATION
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Our partners from ARCON and Nicholas & Associates will join us for a presentation to the board regarding facilities and financial planning. This will include an overview of the Windows & Siding project, Security upgrades, and pricing for the Full Day Kindergarten solution at Eisenhower.
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X.B. Approval and Adoption of 2023-2024 Annual Budget - ACTION
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Earlier in the meeting, the public hearing for the Fiscal Year 2024 school district budget was held. Based upon the tentative budget being presented on August 10, 2023, 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 2024.
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X.C. Interfund Transfer Resolution - ACTION
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The administration is recommending the approval of two interfund transfers to help in mitigating the implications of the delay in Cook County property tax revenue.
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X.D. School Maintenance Project Grant - ACTION
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As discussed with Finance and Buildings and Sites, the State has opened a grant application window for school districts to apply for a matching grant, up to $50,000. We have completed the application for our planned summer 2024 windows, siding and door replacements at Ross, Sullivan and the Grodsky Administration Building. The Board president is required to sign off on the grant application.
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X.E. Curriculum and Instruction Overview - INFORMATION
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Dr. Craig Curtis, Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning, has prepared an overview of department topics including adoption cycle, committee work, professional development and assessment.
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X.F. Enrollment Update - INFORMATION
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A summary of enrollment 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.G. Communications Update - INFORMATION
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Dr. Angelaccio and Mr. Alms have collaborated to provide an overview of communication strategies and goals for the 2023-24 school year. In alignment with the Strategic plan, this work will be shared with families to enhance engagement.
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XI. OLD BUSINESS
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XII. NEW BUSINESS
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XIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION
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Discussion of Superintendent Contract.
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XIV. OPEN SESSION
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XV. ADJOURNMENT
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