March 18, 2024 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting
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I. ROLL CALL - 5:30 P.M. - BOARD ROOM
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II. CLOSED SESSION - 5:30 P.M. - CONFERENCE ROOM
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To discuss in closed session and to take action in open session:
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II.A. The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees/coaches.
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II.B. Collective negotiating matters between the Board of Education and its employees or their representatives.
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II.C. Litigation that is probable or imminent.
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III. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG - 6:30 P.M. - BOARD ROOM
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IV. APPROVE THE AGENDA
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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, March 18, 2024.
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V. APPROVE PROCLAMATIONS
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It is Mr. Feeney's recommendation that you approve Proclamations that will be presented to WHS 2023-2024 Illinois State Scholars.
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VI. OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC INPUT
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VI.A. Presentation of Proclamations - Illinois State Scholars
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VII. CONSENT AGENDA ACTION ITEMS
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VII.A. Approval of Minutes
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It is my recommendation that you approve the following minutes as presented:
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VII.A.1. Regular Meeting of February 12, 2024
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VII.A.2. Closed Meeting of February 12, 2024
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VII.B. Administrators' Reports
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It is my recommendation that you approve the Building Principals', Technology Coordinator's, Curriculum Director's, and Superintendent's Reports, as presented.
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VII.B.1. Building Principals' Reports
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Mrs. Beth Norman
Mrs. Casey Orellano Mr. Adam Spicer Mr. Scott Maupin |
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VII.B.2. Technology Coordinator's Report
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Mr. Mike McCormick
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VII.B.3. Curriculum Director's Report
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Mr. Matt Swick
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VII.B.4. Superintendent's Report
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1. Illinois Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Requests: None at this time.
2.DATES TO REMEMBER: March 4..................No School - Pulaski Day March 18.................Board Meeting - 5:30 Closed Session; 6:00 Open Session March 7-10..............Spring Musical "Once Upon a Mattress" (Th-Sa: 7:00/Su 2:30) March 25- April 1.........Spring Break April 2....................School Resumes April 15....................Board Meeting - 6:30 Closed; 6:00 Open April 17....................In Service/Early Release: B 11:00, S/MS 11:20, HS 11:15 April 18....................1st Grade Spring Music Program 6:00 PM @ WMS April 20....................Prom 3. Fees will remain the same for the 2024-2025 school year as they were for the 2024-2025 school year, and we will enforce a late fee of $25.00 for those who do not pay their fees by the August 7, 2024 deadline. 4. The SOWIC Board Notes for March 2024 are attached. |
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VII.C. Treasurer's Report
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It is my recommendation that you approve the Treasurer's Report for the month of February, 2024, as presented.
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VII.D. Bills and Payroll
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It is my recommendation that you approve the bills and payroll for the month of March, 2024, as presented.
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VII.E. Imprest Fund
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It is my recommendation that you approve the Imprest Fund checks as presented, for the month of February, 2024.
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VII.F. Monthly Financial Report
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It is my recommendation that you approve the Monthly Financial Report as presented, for February, 2024.
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VII.G. Student Activity Fund Reports
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It is my recommendation that you approve the Student Activity Fund Reports as presented, for February, 2024.
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VII.H. Additions to Support Staff Substitute List for 2023-2024
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It is my recommendation that you approve the following Additions to the Support Staff Substitute List for 2023-2024:
1. Kelsey Witvoet - Substitute Secretary 2. Connie Hubbard - Para Pro/Secretarial Substitute |
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VII.I. Fundraisers
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It is my recommendation that you approve the following Fundraisers:
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VII.J. Facility Use
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It is my recommendation that you approve the following Facility Use Requests:
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VII.K. Donations
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It is my recommendation that you accept the following donations:
None at this time. |
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VII.L. Sale or Disposal of Property No Longer Needed for School Purposes
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It is my recommendation that you approve the disposal or sale of the following property no longer needed for school purposes: None at this time.
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VII.M. Approve IHSA Membership Renewal for 2024-2025, and Authorize Payment of Dues
Description:
Mr. Feeney recommends that you approve Mr. Maupin's request to renew the membership in the Illinois High School Association for the 2024-2025 school year, and authorize the payment of dues.
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VII.N. Approve IESA Membership Renewal for 2024-2025, and Authorize Payment of Dues
Description:
Mr. Feeney recommends that you approve Mr. Spicer's request to renew the membership with the Illinois Elementary School Association for the 2024-2025 school year, and authorize the payment of dues.
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VII.O. Approve Athletic and Cheer Summer Camps
Description:
It is my recommendation that you approve the following Summer camps:
1.) Volleyball, 5th-8th grade, June 17 - 20, 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM, Cost $45 2.) Volleyball, K-4th grade, June 17 - 19, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Cost $45 3.) Volleyball, High School Camp: July 1, 2, 9-11, 16-18, 23-25, 30, August 1 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Cost $60 4.) Cheerleading, Kiddie camp K - 8th, July 23- 25, 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM, Cost $40 5.) Golf, 8th - 12th Grade, June 13, July 11 &25, Cost Free 6.) Football, High School Camp: July 1,2,9,10,11,16,17,18,22,23,24, 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM, Cost $50 7.) Flag Football Camp: Grades 1st - 8th, June 12,13,17,18,19, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM, Cost $50 8.) Softball, Grades 3rd - 9th, June 10 & 11, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM, Cost $30 9.) Boys Basketball, 1st - 4th Grade, June 10,11,14, 1:30 PM- 3:00 PM, Cost $ 30 10.) Boys Basketball, 5th -8th Grade, June 10,11,14, 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM, Cost $ 30 11.) Boys Basketball, High School Camp, June 10,11,14, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM, Cost $30 12.) Wrestling, K - 8th Grade, June 12,13,17,18,19, 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM, Cost $40 13.) Girls Basketball, 3rd - 5th Grade, June 3,4,6,7, 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM, Cost $ 40 14.) Girls Basketball, 6th -8th Grade, June 3,4,6,7, 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM, Cost $ 40 15.) Girls Basketball, High School Camp, June 10-14, 17-21, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM, Cost $40 16.) Baseball, 9th Grade, June 18-20, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM, Cost $40 17.) Baseball, 2nd - 4th Grade, June 24-27, 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM, Cost $40 19.) Soccer, 9th - 12th Grade, June 24-27, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM, Cost $30 20.) Soccer, K- 4th Grade, June 8-10, 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM, Cost $30 21.) Soccer, 5th - 8th Grade, June 8-10, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Cost $30 22.) Track, K- 5th Grade, June 24-27, 11:00 AM - 12:30 AM, Cost $3023.) Track, 6th - 12th Grade, June 24-27, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM, Cost $30 |
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VII.P. Approve Updated Model Policy for Bullying Prevention
Description:
I support Mr. Swick’s recommendation to approve the updated Model Policy for Bullying Prevention based on the most recent model provided by ISBE. It is in response to recent adjustments in state law.
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VIII. OTHER ACTION ITEMS
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There is a Motion to approve the following Consent Agenda Items as presented:
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VIII.A. Approve Consent Agenda Items
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It is my recommendation that you approve the Consent Agenda Items.
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VIII.B. Personnel
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VIII.B.1. Resignations or Terminations
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VIII.B.2. Retirements
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VIII.B.3. Leaves of Absence
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VIII.B.3.a. One WMS 6th Grade Math Teacher
Description:
Mr. Feeney recommends that you approve the FMLA Request from Stephanie Dzak, a WMS 6th Grade Math Teacher. The anticipated dates of absence will begin on her due date of March 20, 2024, through June 12, 2024. FMLA will be carried out in concurrence with her accumulated sick leave days and any days used beyond exhaustion of sick days will be without pay.
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VIII.B.4. Reassignments
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VIII.B.4.a. One Bruning Kindergarten Teacher
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Mr. Feeney supports Mrs. Norman's recommendation to reassign a SIS 2nd Grade Teacher to the position of a Bruning Kindergarten teacher for the 2024-2025 school year at BA Step 4 on the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Employment is pending compliance with all federal, state and local guidelines.
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VIII.B.5. Recommendations for Employment
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VIII.B.5.a. Two Part-Time, Non-Union, Seasonal Groundskeepers
Description:
Mr. Feeney supports Jim Habing’s recommendation to hire two part-time, non-union, seasonal groundskeepers (Approximately mid-April to mid-October 2024), for a maximum of 580 hours total, with an hourly rate of $15.00. Employment is pending compliance with all federal, state, and local guidelines.
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VIII.B.5.b. One Volunteer WHS Softball Coach
Description:
Mr. Feeney supports Mr. Goff's recommendation to employ a Volunteer WHS Softball Coach for the 2024 season. Employment is pending compliance with all federal, state, and local guidelines.
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VIII.C. Approve Document No. 3-1-24: Employment of Teachers in First Year of Probation, Second Year of Probation, Third Year of Probation, Fourth Year of Probation, and Tenure and Part-Time Teachers for the 2024-2025 school year.
Part Time Teachers for 2024-2025
Teachers due to go on 2nd year of probation for 2024-2025 BRUNING SIS WMS WHS Lindsay LaDere Stephani Dzak Kelly Van Duyne Allison Giancarlo Brandy Van Duyne Eva Guttosch Jeannette Serrano Teachers due to go on 3rd year of probation for 2024-2025 BRUNING SIS WMS WHS Jenna Roberts Bryce Antos Doug Krop Sean Micetich Teachers due to go on 4th year of probation for 2024-2025 BRUNING SIS WMS WHS Victoria Ruffato Teachers due to go on tenure for 2024-2025 BRUNING SIS WMS WHS Ethan Paulsen Angie Antos
Description:
Mr. Feeney recommends that you approve Document No. 3-1-24: Employment of Teachers in First Year of Probation, Second Year of Probation, Third Year of Probation, Fourth Year of Probation, and Tenure and Part-time Teachers for the 2024-2025 school year.
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VIII.D. Approve Fees for 2024-2025
Description:
It is my recommendation that you approve the fees for the 2024-2025 school year. The following is the list of recommended fees. As a convenience, last year’s fees are included so that you may compare differences:
2023-2024 2024-2025 Difference Pre-School $ 50.00 $ 50.00 +$0.00 K-1* $125.00 $125.00 + $0.00 2-3 * $125.00 $125.00 + $0.00 4-5 * $125.00 $125.00 + $0.00 MS Books* $125.00 $125.00 + $0.00 MS Art $ 16.00 $ 16.00 + $0.00 MS Industrial Arts $ 26.00 $ 26.00 + $0.00 MS Science $ 16.00 $ 16.00 +$0.00 Optional Fees MS Band $20.00 $20.00 +$0.00 MS Chorus $20.00 $20.00 +$0.00 Band/Chorus (Discount) $35.00 $35.00 +$0.00 9-12 includes textbook Rental, $250.00 $250.00 +$0.00 Insurance, and Student Activity Pass Additional Fees 2023-2024 2024-2025 Difference Graduation Cap & Gown $ 25.00 $ 25.00 +$0.00 Drivers Education $200.00 $200.00 +$0.00 Drivers Ed Permit Fee $ 20.00 $ 20.00 +$0.00 Parking Fee $ 50.00 $ 50.00 +$0.00 WILCO $100.00 $100.00 +$0.00 Additional Fees Apply for the Following: Purchase of PE Uniforms, Materials for Special Projects/Activities, Yearbook Pictures, Yearbook, Field Trips, Sports Pictures Athletic Activity Passes No Change Single $ 40.00 $ 40.00 Family $120.00 $120.00 Late Fee $ 25.00 $ 25.00 This late fee will be added to the fees of any and every student paying fees after August 7, 2024 |
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VIII.E. Approve Resolution 2-24: Approving and Ratifying the Eighteenth Revision of the Articles of Agreement for the Southern Will County Cooperative for Special Education
Description:
It is Mr. Feeney's recommendation that you approve Resolution 2-24: Approving and Ratifying the Eighteenth Revision of the Articles of Agreement for the Southern Will County Cooperative for Special Education.
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IX. DISCUSSION ITEMS - PRESIDENT'S PREROGATIVE
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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 |
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X. CORRESPONDENCE
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One "Thank You" card was received from Wilmington School District 209-U Foundation for Excellence, for the donation that was made in memory of Lodi Vercelli.
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XI. ADJOURN
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To adjourn until the next special meeting on Monday, April 17, 2023, at 6:30 PM. Closed session will begin at 6:00 PM.
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