Public Meeting Agenda: December 11, 2023 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting

I. ROLL CALL - 6:00 P.M. - BOARD ROOM

II. CLOSED SESSION - 6:00 P.M. - CONFERENCE ROOM

Description: To discuss in closed session and to take action in open session:

II.A. The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees/coaches.

III. TRUTH-IN-TAXATION HEARING - 6:15 P.M. - BOARD ROOM

IV. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG - 6:30 P.M. - SMALL GYM

V. APPROVE THE AGENDA

Description: It is my recommendation that the Board approve the agenda for the regular meeting of the Board of Education of Wilmington Community School District No. 209-U, for Monday, December 11, 2023.

VI. APPROVE PROCLAMATIONS

VII. OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC INPUT

VII.A. 1. Presentation of Proclamations - I.H.S.A. Football Class 2A 2023 State Champions

VIII. CONSENT AGENDA ACTION ITEMS

VIII.A. Approval of Minutes

Description: It is my recommendation that you approve the following minutes as presented:

VIII.A.1. Regular Meeting of November 13, 2023

VIII.A.2. Closed Meeting of November 13, 2023

VIII.B. Administrators' Reports

Description: It is my recommendation that you approve the Building Principals', Technology Coordinator's, Curriculum Director's, and Superintendent's Reports, as presented.

VIII.B.1. Building Principals' Reports

Description: Mrs. Beth Norman
Mrs. Casey Orellano
Mr. Adam Spicer
Mr. Scott Maupin

VIII.B.2. Technology Coordinator's Report

Description: Mr. Mike McCormick

VIII.B.3. Finance Director's Report

VIII.B.4. Curriculum Director's Report

Description: Mr. Matt Swick

VIII.B.5. Superintendent's Report

Description: Mr. Kevin Feeney:

a. Illinois Freedom of Information Act Report: None at this time.

b. Dates to Remember: Please see attachment

c. As of November 30, 2022, we had received 98.75% of our 2021 levy. As of November 30, 2023, we have received 98.38% of our 2022 levy.

d. The SAT Prep Course will Begin February 12th and run through April 4th.

e. Area 5 Speech Competition results: Please see attachment.

f. We have been notified of the final 2024 IMRF Rate. We will increase from 12.00% to 12.62%.

g. SOWIC notes. Please see attached.

h. Fund Balances as of November 30, 2023: See attachment.

VIII.C. Treasurer's Report

Description: It is my recommendation that you approve the Treasurer's Report for the month of November 2023, as presented.

VIII.D. Bills and Payroll

Description: It is my recommendation that you approve the bills and payroll for the month of November 2023, as presented.

VIII.E. Imprest Fund

Description: It is my recommendation that you approve the Imprest Fund checks as presented, for the month of November 2023.

VIII.F. Monthly Financial Report

Description: It is my recommendation that you approve the Monthly Financial Report as presented, for December 2023.

VIII.G. Student Activity Fund Reports

Description: It is my recommendation that you approve the Student Activity Fund Reports as presented, for November 2023.

VIII.H. Additions to the 2023-2024 Substitute List

VIII.I. Fundraisers

Description: It is my recommendation that you approve the following Fundraisers:

VIII.J. Facility Use

Description: It is my recommendation that you approve the following Facility Use Requests:

VIII.K. Donations

Description: It is my recommendation that you accept the following donations:
None at this time.

VIII.L. Sale or Disposal of Property No Longer Needed for School Purposes

Description: There are none at this time.

VIII.L.1. One unused wrestling mat from Wilmington High School.

VIII.L.2. Weight-Room Equipment from Wilmington High School

Description: 1. Two Dip Stations
2. Incline Bench
3. Jammer
4. Squat Rack
5. Bent-Over Row Machine

VIII.M. 2024 SAT Test Preparation Course

VIII.N. Approve the Second Reading and Adoption of Board Policies as Amended and Presented during their First Reading

VIII.N.1. 2:20 - Powers and Duties of the Board of Education; Indemnification

VIII.N.2. 2:120 - Board Member Development

VIII.N.3. 2:200 - Types of Board of Education Meetings

VIII.N.4. 2:220 -E2 - EXHIBIT - Motion to Enter Closed Meeting

VIII.N.5. 2:220 -E6- EXHIBIT- Log of Closed Meeting Minutes

VIII.N.6. 4:10 - Fiscal and Business Management

VIII.N.7. 4:45 - Insufficient Fund Checks and Debt Recovery

VIII.N.8. 4:60 - Purchases and Contracts

VIII.N.9. 4:130 - Free and Reduced-Price Food Services

VIII.N.10. 4:130 - E- EXHIBIT- Free and Reduced-Price Food Services; Meal Charge Notification

VIII.N.11. 4:160 - Environmental Quality of Buildings and Grounds

VIII.N.12. 5:30 - Hiring Process and Criteria

VIII.N.13. 5:190 - Teacher Qualifications

VIII.N.14. 5:200 - Terms and Conditions of Employment Dismissal

VIII.N.15. 5:220 - Substitute Teachers

VIII.N.16. 5:250 - Leaves of Absence

VIII.N.17. 5:330 - Sick Days, Vacation, Holidays and Leaves

VIII.N.18. 6:15 - School Accountability

VIII.N.19. 6:50 - School Wellness

VIII.N.20. 6:60 - Curriculum Content

VIII.N.21. 6:230 - Library Media Program

VIII.N.22. 7:60 - Residence

VIII.N.23. 7:70 - Attendance and Truancy

VIII.N.24. 7:160 - Student Appearance

VIII.N.25. 7:190 - Student Behavior

VIII.N.26. 7:270 - Administering Medicines to Students

VIII.N.27. 7:285 - Anaphylaxis Prevention, Response and Management Program

VIII.N.28. 7:290 - Suicide and Depression Awareness and Prevention

VIII.N.29. 8:30 - Visitors to and Conduct on School Property

IX. OTHER ACTION ITEMS

Description: There is a Motion to approve the following Consent Agenda Items as presented:

IX.A. Approve Consent Agenda Items

Description: It is my recommendation that you approve the Consent Agenda Items.

IX.B. Personnel

IX.B.1. Resignations or Terminations

IX.B.2. Retirements

IX.B.3. Leaves of Absence

IX.B.4. Reassignments

IX.B.5. Recommendations for Employment

IX.B.5.a. One 8-hour, 12-month Custodial/Maintenance

Description: Mr. Feeney supports Mr. Habing’s recommendation to employ Keegan Adams for the position of 8-hour, 12-month Custodial/Maintenance. Employment is contingent on compliance with all local, state and federal guidelines.

IX.C. Approve extension of contract with Illinois Central School Bus, LLC

Description: Mr. Feeney recommends the extension of the student transportation services contract with Illinois Central School Bus, LLC and the Wilmington School District for a period of two years.

IX.D. Approve Resolution 18-23; Certification of 2023 Levy

Description: It is my recommendation that you approve Resolution No.18-23: 2023 Levy.
This levy is a 25% increase, not counting bond and interest. This levy will allow us to use a rate of approximately 4.6378% on our Impact Aid application rather than approximately 4.0359% which the Reality Levy would give us. The higher rate should generate more Impact Aid dollars for us.

IX.E. Approve Bid for Asbestos Abatement Project at Wilmington Middle School

Description: It is Mr. Feeney's recommendation that you accept Base Bid A from Colfax Corporation, Inc. in the amount of $48,500 for the first floor and Alternate Bid A in the amount of $24,500 for the second floor for the Asbestos Abatement project at Wilmington Middle School, to be completed during the Summer 2024

IX.F. Approve Bid for a Tile Replacement Project at Wilmington Middle School

Description: It is Mr. Feeney's recommendation that you accept Base Bid B from Superior Floor Covering in the amount of $71,000 for the first floor and Alternate Bid B in the amount of $27,900 for the second floor for a tile replacement project at Wilmington Middle School, to be completed during the Summer 2024.

IX.G. Approve Resolution 19-23: Approval and Ratification of the Articles of Agreement for Southern Will County Cooperative for Special Education (SOWIC).

Description: It is my recommendation that you approve Resolution 19-23: Approval and Ratification of the Seventeenth Amendment of the articles of Agreement for the Southern Will County Cooperative for Special Education. This Resolution would allow the Governing Board, The Board of Education of SOWIC’S Administrative District to issue debt certificates ("The Certificates") to finance the construction, renovation and equipment of capital improvements to land and facilities owned or leased by SOWIC for the conduct of it’s educational and operational needs, including but not limited to office facilities.

X. DISCUSSION ITEMS - PRESIDENT'S PREROGATIVE

Description: Discussion Items - President's Prerogative

Board Policy - Stephanie Southall and C.J. Dziuban

Facilities Update/Construction Committee - Terry Anderson and Tim Cragg

Foundation for Excellence - Tim Cragg

Handbook Committee - Chris Alberico and Lauren Kempes

IASB Delegate/Legislative Liaison - Peggy Kunz

Negotiations Committee - Terry Anderson and Peggy Kunz

TAB/Leadership Committee - Terry Anderson

Three Rivers Governing Board - Lauren Kempes

WILCO Board of Control - Peggy Kunz

XI. CORRESPONDENCE

Description: None at this time.

XII. ADJOURN

Description: To adjourn until the next regular meeting on Monday, January 8, 2024, at 6:30 PM. Closed session will begin at 6:00 PM.

December 11, 2023 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting

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