Public Meeting Agenda: November 18, 2024 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.

II.B. Collective negotiating matters between the Board of Education and its employees or their representatives.

III. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG - 6:30 P.M. - BOARD ROOM

III.A. 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, November 18, 2024.

IV. OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC INPUT

IV.A. Larry Heideman-Strategic Planning

V. CONSENT AGENDA ACTION ITEMS

V.A. Approval of Minutes

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

V.A.1. Approve Regular Meeting Minutes of October 21, 2024

V.A.2. Approve Closed Meeting Minutes of October 21, 2024

V.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.

V.B.1. Building Principals' Reports

Description: Mrs. Beth Norman
Mr. Kevin Mikuce
Mr. Adam Spicer
Mr. Scott Maupin

V.B.2. Technology Coordinator's Report

Description: Mr. Mark Langusch

V.B.3. Curriculum Director's Report

Description: Dr. Matt Swick

V.B.4. Superintendent's Report

Description: Mr. Kevin Feeney:

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

2. School Report Card Overviews are attached. Full reports are available, and will be posted to the website.

3. Dates to Remember: Please see attachment

4. The preliminary 2025 IMRF rate is currently 12.89%. The final rate will be available sometime in November.

5. SOWIC notes. Please see attached.

6. Seven WHS students have been selected as Illinois State Scholars. Please see attachment.

7. The ACT Prep Course will begin March 4th, 2025 and run through April 8th, 2025.

8. Fund Balances as of November 30, 2024: See attachment.

V.C. Treasurer's Report

Description: It is my recommendation that you approve the Treasurer's Report for the month of October, 2024, as presented.

V.D. Bills and Payroll

Description: It is my recommendation that you approve the bills and payroll for the month of November, 2024, as presented.

V.E. Imprest Fund

Description: It is my recommendation that you approve the Imprest Fund checks as presented, for the month of October, 2024.

V.F. Monthly Financial Report

Description: It is my recommendation that you approve the Monthly Financial Report as presented, for October, 2024.

V.G. Student Activity Fund Reports

Description: It is my recommendation that you approve the Student Activity Fund Reports as presented for October 2024.

V.H. Additions to Substitute Lists for 2024-2025

Description: It is my recommendation that you approve the additions to the 2024-2025 Substitute Support Staff Lists: None at this time.

V.I. Fundraisers

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

V.J. Facility Use

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

V.K. Donations

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

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

Description: None at this time.

V.M. Approve Curriculum- Program of Studies for the 2025-2026 School Year

Description: It is my recommendation that you approve the Wilmington High School Program of Studies for the 2025-2026 school year as submitted by Mr. Kevin Feeney and Mr. Scott Maupin.

V.N. Authorize annual renewal payment to ESIC

Description: Mr. Feeney recommends that you authorize the annual renewal payment to Educational School Insurance Cooperative in the amount of $214,226.69, due by December 8, 2024.

V.O. Approve the First Reading of Board Policies as Amended and Presented

2:105 – Ethics and Gift Ban
2:120 – Board Member Development
4:30 – Revenue and Investments
4:60 – Purchases and Contracts
4:150 – Facility Management and Building Programs
4:170 - Safety
5:10 – Equal Employment Opportunity and Minority Recruitment
5:20 – Workplace Harassment Prohobited
5:90 – Abused and Neglected Child Reporting
5:120 – Employee Ethics; Code of Professional Conduct; and Conflict of Interest
5:125 – Personal Technology and Social Media; Usage and Conduct
5:230 – Maintaining Student Discipline
6:60 – Curriculum Content
6:135 – Accelerated Placement Program
6:270 – Guidance and Counseling Program
7:10 – Equal Educational Opportunities
7:100 – Health, Eye, and Dental Examinations; Immunizations; and Exclusion of Students
7:200 – Suspension Procedures
8:10 – Connection with the Community

Description: It is Mr. Feeney's recommendation that you approve the following First Reading of Board Policies as Amended and Presented:

1. 2:105 - Ethics and Gift Ban
2. 2:120 - Board Member Development
3. 4:30 - Revenue and Investments
4. 4:60 - Purchases and Contracts
5. 4:150 - Facility Management and Building Programs
6. 4:170 - Safety
7. 5:10 - Equal Employment Opportunity and Minority Recruitment
8. 5:20 - Workplace Harassment Prohobited
9. 5:90 - Abused and Neglected Child Reporting
10. 5:120 - Employee Ethics; Code of Professional Conduct; and Conflict of Interest
11. 5:125 - Personal Technology and Social Media; Usage and Conduct
12. 5:230 - Maintaining Student Discipline
13. 6:60 - Curriculum Content
14. 6:135 - Accelerated Placement Program
15. 6:270 - Guidance and Counseling Program
16. 7:10 - Equal Educational Opportunities
17. 7:100 - Health, Eye, and Dental Examinations; Immunizations; and Exclusion of Students
18. 7:200 - Suspension Procedures
19. 8:10 - Connection with the Community

VI. OTHER ACTION ITEMS

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

VI.A. Approve Consent Agenda Items

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

VI.B. Personnel

VI.B.1. Resignations or Terminations

VI.B.1.a. One WHS Assistant Boys Basketball Coach

Description: Mr. Feeney recommends that you approve the letter of resignation received from a WHS Assistant Boys' Basketball coach, effective immediately.

VI.B.2. Retirements

VI.B.3. Leaves of Absence

VI.B.4. Reassignments

VI.B.5. Recommendations for Employment

VI.B.5.a. One WMS Assistant Track Coach

Description: Mr. Feeney supports Mr. Spicer's recommendation to employ a WMS assistant Track coach for the 2024-2025 school year, at Step 1 on the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Employment is pending compliance with all federal, state, and local guidelines.

VI.B.5.b. One WHS Assistant Musical Director

Description: Mr. Feeney supports Mr. Maupin's recommendation to employ a WHS Assistant Musical Director for the 2024-2025 school year, at Step 1 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Employment is pending compliance with all federal, state, and local guidelines.

VI.B.5.c. Four WHS ACT Prep Class Instructors

Description: Mr. Feeney supports Mr. Maupin's recommendation to approve the employment of four WHS ACT Prep Class Instructors for the 2024-2025 school year, paid at the Collective Bargaining Agreement rate of $35 per hour. Employment is pending compliance with all federal, state, and local guidelines.

VI.B.5.d. One WHS Volunteer Assistant Musical/Choreography Director

Description: Mr. Feeney supports Mr. Maupin's recommendation to hire a WHS Volunteer Assistant Musical/Choreography Director for the 2024-2025 school year. Employment is pending compliance with all federal, state, and local guidelines.

VI.C. Approve the Intergovernmental Agreement - Grundy County Reciprocal Reporting Agreement

Description: This is an annual agreement that we have with Grundy County allowing us to share information with them. It is my recommendation that you approve the Reciprocal Reporting Agreement with Grundy County.

VI.D. Approve Scheduling the Truth-In-Taxation Hearing for December 9, 2024 at 6:15 p.m.

Description: We are compiling information from the Assessors to prepare our 2024 levy. In order to make sure that we access all the dollars available to us, I am recommending that we hold a Truth-In-Taxation Hearing on December 9, 2024 at 6:15 p.m. The 2024 Estimated Levy and Calendar are included among the agenda attachments.

VII. DISCUSSION ITEMS - PRESIDENT'S PREROGATIVE

Description: Board Policy - Stephanie Southall and C.J. Dziuban

Facilities Update/Construction Committee - Terry Anderson, Chris Alberico 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

VIII. CORRESPONDENCE

Description: None at this time.

IX. ADJOURN

Description: To adjourn until the next regular meeting on Monday, December 9, 2024, at 6:30 PM. Closed session will begin at 6:00 PM.

November 18, 2024 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting

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