August 10, 2020 at 7:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting

I. Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance/Roll Call

II. Citizen's Comments (Limited to Agenda Items)

III. Superintendent's Report

III.A. Presentation of Tentative Budget

III.B. FOIA:  Karyn Cooper (Policy Inquiry and Procedures for Anti-Harassment, Sexual Harassment, and Discrimination)

III.C. Plan for Reopening Schools - Remote Learning with Options for Remote Safe Spaces for Students; On-Site Services for IEP/EL Students; and On-Site Reporting of Staff

IV. Board Reports

V. Board Comments

VI. Recommended Actions

VI.A. Approval of IASB Press Policies form Issue 104:  7:40, 2:220, 7:190, 7:340, 2:220E-9, 7:345, 4:180

VI.B. Approval of Reopening Plan Proposal for the 2020-2021 School Year

VI.C. Approval of the Brookwood SD167 Remote Learning Plan and the resolution to transition and re-open schools using a full remote learning plan in accordance with Public Act 101-0643 with options for remote safe spaces for students; in person services for IEP/EL students; and on site reporting of staff.

VI.D. Approval to allocate Title Funds for the 2020-2021 school year as appropriated by ISBE for intervention programs, district curriculum programs, professional development, SEL services/supports, technology integration and family engagement (in alignment with school improvement plans and ESSA - Every Student Succeeds Act)

VI.E. Approval to hire Elisabeth Childers as the 4th Grade Teacher at Longwood Elementary for the 2020-2021 school year according to the GEA salary schedule ($42,249.00)

VI.F. Approval to hire Jason Blahnik as the Special Education Teacher for Brookwood Middle School for the 2020-2021 school year according to the GEA salary schedule ($50,465.00)

VI.G. Approval to hire Taylor Furlong as the Special Education Teacher at Longwood Elementary School for the 2020-2021 school year according to the GEA salary schedule ($50,465.00)

VI.H. Approval to hire Janae Bowman as a paraprofessional for Brookwood Middle School for the 2020-2021 school year at the USA hourly rate of $16.92 per hour

VI.I. Approval to hire Fallon Willis as a District Social Worker for the 2020-2021 school year at a salary of $57,000.00

VI.J. Approval to use Maxim Healthcare Services as needed for physical therapy, occupational therapy and special education services (at a rate of $75 - $85 per hour) for students - as mandated by IDEA for students with IEPs

VI.K. Approval of August Accounts Payable Pre-List in the Amount $614,093.30; Imprest Account in the Amount of  $534.06, and Total Payroll in the Amount of $265,587.76 for a Grand Total Amount of $879,215.12

VI.L. Approval of July 13,2020 Regular Board Meeting Minutes

VII. Citizen's Comments (Limited to 5 minutes)

VIII. Adjournment