June 27, 2011 at 7:00 PM - REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING

1. Call to Order

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Roll Call

4. Establishment of Quorum

5. Approval of Agenda

6. Introduction of Guests

7. Public Comments

8. Consent Agenda

8.a. Minutes of the May 23, 2011, Board of Education Regular and Closed Session Meetings

8.b. Minutes of June 13, 2011, Finance-Facilities Committee Meeting

8.c. School Activity Accounts

8.d. Transportation Account

8.e. Bills

8.f. May 2011 Treasurer's Report

9. Presentation(s) from the Floor

10. Superintendent/Board Reports

10.a. Superintendent's Report - Dr. Gildea

10.b. Finance/Facility Committee - David Natzke, Sandy Bickley, Co-Chairs

10.c. Policy and Communications Committee, Teri Herchenbach, Chair

10.d. Handbook Committee - Glen Gustafson, Board Representative

10.e. Insurance Committee - Glen Gustafson, Board Representative

10.f. Beautification Committee, Jason Bonds, Chair

10.g. PTO Report, Kim Hansen, Board Representative

10.h. Fremont Education Foundation - Jason Bonds, Board Representative

11. Monthly Financial Report - Mr. Tanner
Updated cash flow projections for the three operating funds, education, operations and maintenance, and transportation, through May 31, 2011, will be presented.  A performance report on district investments, real estate tax collections, and impact fee collections for May will be reviewed.

12. Unfinished Business

12.a. Policy and Procedures Changes for Elementary, Intermediate, and Middle School - Dr. Gildea
Information on changes being recommended by the three Policies and Procedures Committees were presented at last month’s meeting.  It is expected that the board will vote on approval of the changes at tonight’s meeting.

12.b. Assessment System Review and Recommendations, Second Reading - Dr. Gildea
At last month's meeting, the ECRA Group presented an analysis of the assessments currently administered to students in District 79 and recommendations for the future for board review.  It is expected that the board will vote on accepting the recommendations at tonight's meeting.

12.c. Recommendation to Approve Technology Wireless Network Infrastructure Proposal - Mr. Tanner
 As part of the previously approved Five Year Capital Outlay Plan, the district continues to upgrade its information technology infrastructure.  At tonight's meeting, administration will seek board approval to accept a wireless network infrastructure proposal.  It is expected that the board will vote on approval at tonight's meeting.

13. New Business

13.a. Recommendation to Accept Property/Casualty and Workers’ Compensation Insurance Package Quote for the 2011-12 School Year - Mr. Tanner
A review of the district’s property/casualty and worker’s compensation insurance package was conducted this year.  Mr. Tanner will report on the results of the review and present the administration's recommendation to accept the lowest, responsible quote.  It is expected that the board will vote on approval at tonight's meeting.

13.b. Presentation of the Prevailing Wage Rate Resolution - Mr. Tanner   
Board approval of the Prevailing Wage Rate occurs on an annual basis.  It is expected that the board will vote on approval at tonight’s meeting.

13.c. Approval of 2011-12 Depository Banks - Mr. Tanner

13.d. Approval of 2011-2012 Board of Education Calendar of Recurring Events - Dr. Gildea

14. Action from Closed Session

14.a. Personnel - Dr. Gildea
Appointment, employment, resignation, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees.

14.b. Recommendation to Open and Continue to Seal Closed Session Minutes - Dr. Gildea

14.c. Recommended Twelve-Month Employee Salary Pool for 2011-2012 School Year - Dr. Gildea

15. Personnel - Dr. Gildea
The administration will recommend the following personnel items for board approval:

15.a. Accept the resignation of Molly Domingo as a 1-2 Loop teacher effective June 20, 2011;

15.b. Hire Colleen Mooney as a 1-2 multiage teacher at a BA, Step 1, for the 2011-2012 school year;

15.c. Hire Carlene DiMaggio as a fourth grade teacher at a BA, Step 5 for the 2011-2012 school year;

15.d. Hire Jennifer L. Haack as the elementary school assistant principal for the 2011-2012 school year;

15.e. Hire Michael McDonnell as the intermediate school assistant principal for the 2011-2012 school year;

15.f. Hire Jeffrey Kersten as the middle school assistant principal for the 2011-2012 school year.

16. Information Items

16.a. Special Services 2010-2011 Update - Mrs. Tedor
Mrs. Tedor will present a report on the special services offered to students this year.

16.b. Calendar Items - Vice President Gustafson
     July 25 - Board of Education Meeting - Intermediate School Media Center, 7 p.m.
     August 8, Committee of the Whole - Superintendent's Conference Room, 6:30 p.m.
     August 22, Board of Education Meeting - Intermediate School Media Center,  7 p.m.,

16.c. Correspondence

17. Public Comments

18. Announcements

19. Adjournment