December 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, December 14, 2023 at __________________. |
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II. ROLL CALL
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PRESENT: Mrs. Botwinski, Mr. Greidanus, Dr. Long, 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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Representatives of the Ross Bulldog Ambassadors will lead the pledge.
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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 pink form and give it to Mrs. O'Donnell, our recording secretary.
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V. COMMUNICATIONS
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V.A. Ross School Improvement Presentation
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Principal Stephanie Gage and the Ross School Improvement Team will share a brief overview of their work this year.
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V.B. Ed-Red Annual Legislative Dinner
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V.C. Unified School Summit
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8th Graders Will B. and Maya P. did a fantastic job representing MacArthur Middle School and District 23 at the statewide Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools Youth Activation Summit. As leaders on the Youth Activation Committee, they presented on the topic of "Elevating Your Program and Developing SMART Goals" to over 400 middle schoolers across the state of Illinois via Zoom.
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V.D. Elf Express
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District 23 staff will be visiting the neighborhoods to spread joy and deliver some treats for the kids between 3:30-4:30 on Wednesday, 12/20. Families should consult their newsletter for times and locations.
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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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Mr. Nordmark 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. POLICY
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Mrs. McClaney will report.
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VI.E. COMMUNITY RELATIONS
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Mr. Greidanus will report.
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VI.F. SAFETY
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Mr. Novak to report.
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VI.G. ISBE/ED-RED
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No report, but members are welcome to share their reflections about Triple I.
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VII. 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 11/9/23 and the Personnel Report.
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VII.A. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of November 9, 2023.
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VII.B. Approval of Executive Session Meeting Minutes of Novemeber 9, 2023.
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VII.C. Personnel Report
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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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VIII.A. PUBLIC HEARING ON 2023 TAX LEVY
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President: "On November 9, 2023, the Board of Education adopted an estimated tax levy for 2023 as developed by the Assistant Superintendent for Finance & Operations and the Finance Committee. At this time, the Board wishes to conduct a Truth-in-Taxation Public Hearing for the purpose of allowing anyone to address the Board regarding the 2023 Certificate of Tax Levy."
OPENING: "May I please have a motion to open the Public Hearing on the 2023 Certificate of Tax Levy?" Motion: I move to open the Public Hearing on the 2023 Certificate of Tax Levy. Moved: _________ Seconded: __________ Time: ________ Voice Vote: _______ PRESIDENT: "Is there anyone who wishes to address the Board?" CLOSING: "May I please have a motion to close the Public Hearing on the 2023 Certificate of Tax Levy?" Motion: I move to close the Public Hearing on the 2023 Certificate of Tax Levy. Moved: ________ Seconded: __________ Time: _________ Voice Vote: _________
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IX. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
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IX.A. Resolution providing for and requiring the submission of the proposition of increasing the District’s limiting rate to the voters of the District at the general primary election to be held on March 19, 2024 - ACTION
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The Board will next consider the adoption of a resolution providing for and requiring the submission of the proposition of increasing the District’s limiting rate to the voters of the District at the general primary election to be held on March 19, 2024 for the purpose of installing security equipment and replacing windows, siding and doors at MacArthur Middle School, Anne Sullivan Elementary School, Betsy Ross Elementary School and Eisenhower Elementary School, expanding and renovating Eisenhower Elementary School for full day kindergarten and for other school purposes.
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IX.B. Facilities and Financial Planning - ACTION
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Administration is presenting a recommendation to move forward with Design Development and Construction Document work.
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IX.C. School Day Start/End Times - INFORMATION
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During our most recent contract negotiations, the Board of Education and the Prospect Heights Education Association (PHEA) worked collaboratively to come to an agreement to extend the D23 Elementary School Day by 30 minutes, starting in the 2024-25 school year. The primary purpose of this action is to align District 23’s elementary school day with the neighboring Districts, thereby providing additional time for teaching and learning.
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IX.D. Final Tax Levy, Supplemental Tax Levies, and Apportionment Resolution for the 2023 Tax Year - ACTION
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The 2023 Tax Year Levy and two Supplemental Tax Levies for the 2021 and 2022 bond issuances have been included for approval. Also included are the Resolutions for Apportionment and IMRF as developed by Chapman and Cutler.
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IX.E. Security Camera Plan - Phase 1 ACTION
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The administration is recommending moving forward with the replacement and expansion of security camera systems. Following the unsuccessful COPS Grant Process, a more phased approach will allow for the installations to be spread over two fiscal years. Pending Board approval, Phase 1 will take place over the winter break.
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IX.F. Transportation Extension - ACTION
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As discussed with the Finance Committee last week, the proposed one-year renewal with First Student has been attached for Board review. District 21 and District 23 have tentatively agreed upon a 7.5% increase over the 2023-24 route costs.
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IX.G. E-Rate Contract Renewal - ACTION
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The annual E-Rate contract documents with Gerry Zeller have been attached for the Board's review.
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IX.H. Curriculum Update - INFORMATION
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Dr. Craig Curtis has prepared a summary of the curriculum, assessment, professional development, and committee work underway this year.
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IX.I. Immunization Compliance Report - INFORMATION
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The immunization compliance report is filed annually. We thank our school nurses for their diligence in gathering and reviewing the required documents.
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IX.J. 2023 Annual Statement of Affairs - INFORMATION
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District 23 has complied with Section 10-17 of the School Code (105 ILCS 5/10-17) requiring school districts to publish in a local newspaper annually and share with the Illinois State Board of Education, an Annual Statement of Affairs summary report as attached.
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X. OLD BUSINESS
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XI. NEW BUSINESS
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XI.A. Press Policy 113
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XI.A.1. Policy 2:20 Powers and Duties of the Board of Education; Indemnification
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XI.A.2. Policy 2:120 Board Member Development
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XI.A.3. Policy 2:200 Types of Board of Education Meetings
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XI.A.4. Policy 2:220 Board of Education Meeting Procedure
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XI.A.5. Policy 4:10 Fiscal and Business Management
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XI.A.6. Policy 4:30 Revenue and Investments
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XI.A.7. Policy 4:60 Purchases and Contracts
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XI.A.8. Policy 4:130 Free and Reduced-Price Food Services
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XI.A.9. Policy 4:160 Environmental Quality of Buildings and Grounds
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XI.A.10. Policy 5:30 Hiring Process and Criteria
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XI.A.11. Policy 5:90 Abused and Neglected Child Reporting
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XI.A.12. Policy 5:190 Teacher Qualifications
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XI.A.13. Policy 5:200 Terms and Conditions of Employment and Dismissal
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XI.A.14. Policy 5:210 Resignations
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XI.A.15. Policy 5:220 Substitute Teachers
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XI.A.16. Policy 5:250 Leaves of Absences
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XI.A.17. Policy 5:330 Sick Days, Vacation, Holidays, and Leaves
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XI.A.18. Policy 6:15 School Accountability
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XI.A.19. Policy 6:30 Organization of Instruction
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XI.A.20. Policy 6:50 School Wellness
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XI.A.21. Policy 6:60 Curriculum Content
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XI.A.22. Policy 6:230 Library Media Program
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XI.A.23. Policy 7:50 School Admissions and Student Transfers To and From Non-District Schools
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XI.A.24. Policy 7:60 Residence
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XI.A.25. Policy 7:70 Attendance and Truancy
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XI.A.26. Policy 7:160 Student Appearance
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XI.A.27. Policy 7:190 Student Behavior (formerly known as Student Discipline)
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XI.A.28. Policy 7:270 Administering Medicines to Students
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XI.A.29. Policy 7:285 Anaphylaxis Prevention, Response, and Management Program
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XI.A.30. Policy 7:290 Suicide and Depression Awareness and Prevention
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XI.A.31. Policy 8:30 Visitors to and Conduct on School Property
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XII. EXECUTIVE SESSION
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IASB Board Self-Evaluation workshop
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XIII. OPEN SESSION
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XIV. ADJOURNMENT
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