February 7, 2013 at 7:00 PM - REGULAR 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. Pledge of Allegiance
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(The board members and the people in attendance are invited to say the Pledge of Allegiance.)
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III. 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 only.)
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IV. 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. There are no presentations planned for this board meeting.)
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V. 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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VI. Discussion of New / Ongoing Business with Possible Action *
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(These are a variety of either new or ongoing topics where the Board has the opportunity to receive information, to ask questions, to discuss options, and to direct administration to continue working on an item. If ready, the Board may take action at this meeting or at a subsequent meeting.)
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VI.A. Finance/Facilities
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VI.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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VI.A.2. Middle School project update
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(The Board will hear an update on the expansion project at West Chicago Middle School.)
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VII. Action Items *
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(These are additional items which are not routine and are acted on as individual motions.)
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VII.A. Accept resignations
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VII.B. Employ personnel
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VII.C. Approve 2013-2014 school calendar
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VII.D. Approve student fees for 2013-2014
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VIII. 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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VIII.A. Registration information for 2013-2014 school year
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(Preparations for spring registration will be presented to the Board of Education.)
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VIII.B. Staffing and Enrollment
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(Administration will be looking for a consensus from the Board of Education regarding enrollment parameters for developing staffing for the 2013-2014 school year.)
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VIII.C. Review of library learning standards
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(Each year District 33 receives a small grant from the State of Illinois for school libraries. To be qualified for this grant the Board must review library learning standards.)
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VIII.D. Review of Joint Boards Meeting of January 28, 2013
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(Each year the Board of Education meets with the Boards from Districts 34, 25, and 94 to discuss issues that affect our four districts. Many collaboration efforts have been developed to increase benefits for students and to find efficiencies and reduce or share costs. The Board will review progress of collaboration among the districts.)
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VIII.E. Board outreach
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(Board members who have attended other meetings in the community may report back to District 33's Board of Education.)
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VIII.F. School newsletters
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(In order to keep the board members informed, District 33 schools periodically send copies of their newsletters during the school year.)
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IX. Report of District Committee Meetings
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(This is an opportunity for administrators and board members who have attended various committees and other meetings to give brief reports of discussions from those meetings.)
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IX.A. PTO Council - February 7, 2013 - (Julie Pearson)
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IX.B. Legislative Committee - (Kathy Wolfe)
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X. 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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X.A. Suggested agenda items for next board meeting
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X.B. Foundation for Educational Excellence - February 14, 2013 - 5:30 p.m. - ESC
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X.C. Citizens' Advisory Council - February 14, 2013 - 7:00 p.m. - ESC
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X.D. SASED Board of Control - February 20, 2013 , 2012 - 7:00 p.m. - Naperville, IL
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X.E. Insurance Committee Meeting - February 21, 2012 - 3:15 p.m. - ESC
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X.F. Next Board of Education Meeting - February 21, 2013 - 7:00 p.m. - ESC
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X.G. Winter Band / Orchestra Concert - February 25, 2013 - 7:00 p.m. - West Chicago Middle School Gymnasium
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(Beginning Orchestra, and Beginning and Intermediate Bands)
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X.H. LEND Meeting - February 28, 2013 - 7:00 a.m. - LEND Office, Glen Ellyn, IL
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X.I. IASB DuPage Division Spring Dinner Meeting - March 5, 2013 - 5:30 p.m. - W.A. Johnson School, 252 Ridgewood Avenue, Bensenville, IL 60106 (630.766.2605)
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Program: Learning to Speak Native: How Education is being transformed in 140 characters or less
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X.J. PTO Council - March 7, 2013 - 9:00 a.m. - West Chicago MIddle School
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(Board Rep - Dave Barclay)
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X.K. Opening Reception for "Art is the Heart of the City" - March 8, 2013 - 5:00 to 8:00 pm. - Gallery 200
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200 Main Street, West Chicago
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X.L. WeGo Together For Kids Family Night - March 19, 2013 - 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. - West Chicago Middle School
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(Topic: Never Stop Learning)
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X.M. Chorus Concert (combined with Benjamin School District and Community High School) - March 19, 2013 - 7:30 p.m. - Community High School Auditorium
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XI. Closed Session
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(The Board of Education may convene into closed session to discuss confidential matters, and may take action upon reconvening into open session only during regular or special board meetings. No action can be taken on a specific agenda item unless it has been posted on that particular agenda. The Board is permitted to discuss various items in closed session, including but not limited to: collective bargaining, pending or imminent litigation , sale/purchase/lease of property, student discipline, and the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees. The motion to convene into closed session will state the specific reason(s).)
Motion to Convene Into Closed Session * (The Board will move to convene into closed session to discuss a specific item(s) that are listed below. These are anticipated discussion items during closed session. Prior to convening into closed session, the Board may add an item(s) for discussion as part of the motion, but action will be taken only on the item(s) stated on the posted agenda.) The Board of Education will move to go into closed session to discuss collective bargaining matters, the selection from all candidates to fill the vacant board seat, and the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees. |
XII. 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 an item(s) that is listed on the posted agenda.)
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XII.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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XIII. Adjournment *
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(This is how the meeting ends.)
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