December 19, 2013 at 7:00 PM - REGULAR MEETING
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I. Call to Order/Roll Call
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II. Pledge of Allegiance
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III. Additions/Changes to Agenda
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IV. Shared Agreements:
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During the meeting the Board agrees to: 1. Respect staff and other board members and their opinions 2. Be willing to see things from the eyes of seven (7) people, not just one (1) 3. Request future agenda items during the meeting or, under special circumstances, by contacting the board president and "cc'ing" the superintendent 4. Discuss action items at least one meeting prior to taking action 5. Make decisions according to what is best for District 33 students 6. Allow everyone to complete their thoughts 7. Direct community concerns to the staff member who is most able to resolve the concern and notify the superintendent of this communication. Outside of a board meeting the Board agrees to: 1. Follow Open Meetings Act and Freedom of Information Act guidelines when using email 2. Commit to shared leadership 3. Be prepared for meetings by asking questions before meeting so district staff can prepare for discussion 4. Respect confidentiality 5. Speak with one clear voice supporting the decision of the majority |
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V. Public Hearing on 2013 Tax Levy
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VI. Adopt 2013 Tax Levy
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VII. Public Comment
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VIII. E.T.A.W.C. Statement - (Kathy McKee)
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IX. Recognitions/Presentations
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- Partnership for Assessment of Readiness of College and Careers (PARCC) and ACCESS 2.0 Kristina Davis and Christine Wells |
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X. Consent Agenda *
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X.A. Approve Board of Education meeting minutes
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X.B. Approve current expenditures
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X.C. Approve current payrolls
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X.D. Approve current imprest list
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X.E. Accept resignations
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X.F. Employ personnel
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X.G. Approve request for maternity leaves, unpaid leaves of absence, job transfers, and /or job shares
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X.H. Approve classified staff changes
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X.I. Approve disposition of closed session audio tapes
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XI. Financial Reports
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XI.A. Treasurers' Report
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XI.B. Budget Report
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XI.C. Cash flow summary report
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XI.D. Financial Charts
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XI.E. Student Activity Account Report
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XI.F. Revenue Report (update of receipts)
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XII. Discussion of New / Ongoing Business with Possible Action *
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XII.A. Presentation(s) follow-up
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XII.B. Early Childhood Services Agreement between Educare and West Chicago School District 33
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XII.C. Town Hall meetings
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XII.D. Superintendent search update
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XIII. Action Items *
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XIII.A. Approve Rising Star school improvement plans
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XIII.B. Appove CLIC insurance renewal
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XIV. Information Items
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XIV.A. Current job listings
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XIV.B. Short term maternity leave report
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XIV.C. Student attendance report
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XIV.D. Student suspension report
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XIV.E. Truancy referral report
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XIV.F. Freedom of Information report
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XIV.G. Out-of-district placement of students with disabilities
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XIV.H. Proposed 2014-2015 school calendar
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XIV.I. Board outreach
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XIV.J. School newsletters
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XV. Report of District Committee Meetings
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XV.A. Curriculum Coordinating Council (Brenda Vishanoff)
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XV.B. Foundation for Educational Excellence - December 12, 2013 (Sue Stibal)
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XV.C. Parental Involvement Committee - December 10, 2013 (Karina Villa/Gil Wagner)
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XV.D. Legislative Committee - (Kathy Wolfe)
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XV.E. Open Comments (Board Members)
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XVI. Review of Upcoming Meetings/Events
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XVI.A. Suggested agenda items for next board meeting
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XVI.B. PTO Council - January 9, 2014 - 9:00 a.m. - Leman Middle School (Bd Rep - Julie Pearson)
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XVI.C. Next Regular Board Meeting (2nd Thursday) - January 9, 2014 - 7:00 p.m. - ESC
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XVI.D. Foundation for Educational Excellence - January 16, 2014 - 5:30 p.m. - ESC
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XVI.E. SASED Board of Control - January 22, 2014 - 7:00 p.m. - Naperville, IL
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XVI.F. Insurance Committee Meeting - January 23, 2014 - 7:00 p.m. - ESC
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XVI.G. Joint Boards Dinner Meeting - January 27, 2014 - Benjamin School District 25
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XVI.H. Finance Committee - January 28, 2014 - 7:00 p.m. - ESC
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XVI.I. Intergovernmental Council Meeting - January 29, 2014 (Wednesday) - 6:00 p.m. - West Chicago Public Library
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XVI.J. WeGo Together For Kids Family Night - February 11, 2014 - 6:00 p.m. - Leman Middle School
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"Achieve GREATNESS"
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XVII. 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 information regarding litigation matters, collective bargaining matters, and the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees. |
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XVIII. 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 are listed on the posted agenda.)
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XVIII.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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XIX. Adjournment
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