October 6, 2011 at 7:00 PM - COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
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I. Call to Order/Roll Call
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(This is how the meeting begins.)
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II. Additions/Changes to Agenda
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(The Board of Education may use this opportunity to pull items out of the consent agenda at regular board meetings to be voted on separately, or may add items for discussion purposes at regular and Committee of the Whole meetings.)
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III. Presentations/Recognitions
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(The Board of Education periodically hears presentations from students, District 33 departments and programs, and outside groups in order to keep the Board informed of District operations and opportunities.)
- West Chicago Park District Referendum - Mr. Gary Major (The West Chicago Park District is considering a referendum to build a recreation center in the downtown area. They are seeking input regarding this decision.) |
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IV. Public Comment
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(Public comments (limited to 3 minutes each) are welcome at this Board of Education meeting. In order to conduct productive meetings, there will be no dialogue with the public about topics during this meeting. The Board may make a brief response to a public comment, or will provide for follow-up with individuals or groups at a later date, if the Board determines that issues require additional research. For certain issues that require additional understanding the Board may also schedule a special meeting where public dialogue can occur. Thank you for your interest in district issues and for your understanding of meeting protocol.)
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V. Discussion of New / Ongoing Business
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(At a Committee of the Whole meeting the Board of Education will be presented with information on a variety of topics that are expected to require board action at a future meeting. The Board has the opportunity to receive information, to ask questions, to discuss options, and to direct administration to continue working on an item. Items ready for a decision will be listed as an action item on a subsequest meeting agenda.)
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V.A. Finance/Facilities
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V.A.1. Financial update
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(The Board will receive an update on revenues received from the State of Illinois and federal funds.)
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V.A.2. Middle School project update
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(Excavation work has begun!)
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V.A.3. Audit review
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(The Board will review the results of the outside independent audit and will be asked to approve the audit at the October 20th board meeting.)
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V.B. First reading of policy revisions
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(The Board will be asked to conduct a first reading on a number of policy updates that are prompted by legislative actions.)
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V.C. Board activities to support district goals
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(The Board will continue discussion on activities to support district goals.)
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V.D. Board visits
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(The Board of Education will receive a schedule for visiting District 33 staff during the school year.)
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VI. Action Items *
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(Although this is a Committee of the Whole meeting, there are times when action is required and can't wait until a regular meeting. Typically, the Board has discussed action items at a previous board meeting.)
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VI.A. Employ personnel
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(The Board may employ certified staff.)
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VI.B. Approve District Improvement Plan for English Language Learners (ELL's)
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(Kristina Davis, Director of Learning, will provide a summary of District 33's plan for the improvement of achievement of ELL's.)
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VI.C. Approve resolution providing for the issue of General Obligation School Bonds for school building
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improvement projects
(The Board will be asked to approve this resolution to sell the remaining referendum bonds to expand West Chicago Middle School.)
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VI.D. Award construction contracts for Middle School project
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(The Board will be asked to approve the remaining construction contracts. For this project, the architect is also the construction manager, the District has an owner's representative, and the District is holding the construction contracts directly with the construction companies.)
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VII. Information Items
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(There are regularly scheduled reports on a number of information items the Board wishes to track. Additional items are sometimes included to keep the Board informed of topics and issues that are related to District 33 or to public education in general.)
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VII.A. Quarterly vandalism report
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(The Board receives a report of any vandalism that occurred in the District on a quarterly basis.)
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VII.B. United Way grant award announcement
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(Marjory Lewe-Brady has been successful in obtaining another competitive grant. She will describe the grant to the Board.)
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VII.C. Department of Learning
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VII.C.1. Introduce Assistant Director - Christine Wells
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VII.C.2. Curriculum Coordinating Council update
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VIII. Review of Upcoming Meetings/Events
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(This is a schedule of the upcoming meetings and events that Board members may be attending.)
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VIII.A. Suggested agenda items for next Committee of the Whole Meeting
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VIII.B. Foundation for Educational Excellence - October 13, 2011 - 5:30 p.m. - ESC
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VIII.C. Next Regular Board Meeting - October 20, 2011 - 7:00 p.m. - ESC
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VIII.D. SASED Board of Control - October 26, 2011 - 7:00 p.m. - Naperville, IL (E.Leman)
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VIII.E. PTO Council - October 27, 2011 - 9:15 a.m. - Middle School Library Learning Center
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(Board Rep - John Haffner)
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VIII.F. LEND Meeting - October 28, 2011 - 700 a.m. - LEND Office, Glen Ellyn, IL
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VIII.G. Next Committee of the Whole Board Meeting - November 3, 2011 - 7:00 p.m. - ESC
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VIII.H. WeGo Together For Kids Family Night - November 15, 2011 - 6:00 p.m. - West Chicago Middle School
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Topic - "What did you do in school today?"
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IX. Closed Session
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(The Board of Education may convene into closed session to discuss confidential matters. Listed below are the kinds of topics that the Board may discuss in closed session. The Board may take action upon reconvening into open session only during regular or special board meetings. If action is needed at a Committee of the Whole meeting the Board can take action only if the item is specifically listed on the agenda.)
Discuss information regarding collective bargaining, litigation matters, sale/purchase/lease of property, student discipline, and the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees, and review of previous closed session minutes (action may follow discussion) |
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X. Action Items Following Closed Session *
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(The Board of Education approves closed session minutes as read after reconvening to open session, and may take action on any other items that are listed on the posted agenda.)
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X.A. Approve closed session minutes as read
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(This is a regular task of the Board of Education if an executive session is held. After the Board reconvenes to open session it is required that the board members approve these minutes.)
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X.B. Authorize administration to purchase property
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(The Board will be asked to make a decision regarding the purchase of a residential property.)
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X.C. Adopt reimbursement resolution
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(If the Board decides to purchase property, the Board will be asked to approve this resolution which allows for the immediate purchase of property with education fund resources, and then to sell bonds to reimburse the education fund for the purchase.)
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X.D. Approve resolution of intent to issue not to exceed $300,000 working cash fund bonds
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(The Board will approve this resolution to keep open the option to reimburse the education fund for the purchase of property through a working cash fund bond sale.)
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XI. Adjournment *
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(This is how the meeting ends.)
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