December 15, 2016 at 7:00 PM - Public Hearing and Regular Meeting

I. Call to Order

II. Pledge of Allegiance

III. Roll Call

IV. Reading of Communications

V. Public Hearing on 2016 Levy

V.A. Presentation of 2016 Tax Levy

V.B. President invites questions/comments from the Board and General Public

V.C. Adjournment of Public Hearing

V.D. Approval of Resolution to Levy Property Taxes for 2016

VI. Teachers' Union - Toni Brandt

VII. Superintendent's Report

VII.A. Presentation of School Logo Contest Winner

VII.B. Financial Update

VIII. Citizen Statements

IX. Consent Agenda

IX.A. Approval of Employment

IX.A.1. Certified Personnel

IX.A.1.a. Andre Finney, GWMS, Intervention/Return to Learn Classroom, 1/9/17

IX.A.2. Approval of Resignation

IX.A.2.a. Jackie Desmond, Lincoln, Special Ed Aide, 12/22/16

IX.B. Approval of Minutes

IX.B.1. Architect, Engineer and Auditor Minutes of October 13, 2016

IX.B.2. Committee of the Whole Minutes of October 13, 2016

IX.B.3. Closed Executive Minutes of October 13, 2016

IX.B.4. Regular Minutes of October 27, 2016

IX.B.5. Closed Executive Minutes of October 27, 2016

IX.B.6. Committee of the Whole Minutes of November 9, 2016

IX.B.7. Closed Executive Minutes of November 9, 2016

IX.B.8. Special Mintues of November 17, 2016

IX.B.9. Regular Minutes of November 28, 2016

IX.B.10. Closed Executive Minutes of November 28, 2016

IX.C. Authorize Payment of Monthly Bills for December, 2016

IX.C.1. Bill List December, 2016

IX.C.2. Activity Funds December, 2016

IX.D. Approval of Policies

IX.D.1. Policy 2:120  Board of Education - Board Member Development

IX.D.2. Policy 2:125 School Board - Board Member Expenses

IX.D.3. Policy 2:125-E1 Exhibit - Board Member Expense Reimbursement

IX.D.4. Policy 2:125-E2 Exhibit - Board Member Estimated Expense Approval Form

IX.D.5. Policy 2:125-E3 Exhibit - Resolution to Regulate Expense Reimbursements

IX.D.6. Policy 2:200  Board of Education - Types of Board of Education Meetings

IX.D.7. Policy 2:220  Board of Education - Board of Education Meeting Procedure

IX.D.8. Policy 2:220-E1 Exhibit Board Treatment of Closed Meeting Verbatim Recordings and Minutes

IX.D.9. Policy 2:220-E2 Exhibit - Board of Education - Exhibit Motion to Adjourn to Closed Meeting

IX.D.10. Policy 2:220-E4 Exhibit – Board of Education – Open Meeting Minutes

IX.D.11. Policy 2:220-E5 Exhibit – Board of Education – Semi-Annual Review of Closed Meeting Minutes

IX.D.12. Policy 2:220-E6 Exhibit – Board of Education – Log of Closed Meeting Minutes

IX.D.13. Policy 2:220-E7 Exhibit – School Board – Access to Closed Meeting Minutes and Verbatim Recordings

IX.D.14. Policy 2:220-E8 Exhibit – School Board – School Board Records Maintenance Requirements and FAQs

IX.D.15. Policy 4:60  Operational Services – Purchases and Contracts

IX.D.16. Policy 4:110  Operational Services – Transportation

IX.D.17. Policy 4:175 Operational Services – Convicted Child Sex Offender; Screening; Notifications

IX.D.18. Policy 5:10  General Personnel – Equal Employment Opportunity and Minority Recruitment

IX.D.19. Policy 5:60  General Personnel – Expenses

IX.D.20. Policy 5:60-E1  Exhibit – General Personnel – Employee Expense Reimbursement Form

IX.D.21. Policy 5:60-E2  Exhibit – General Personnel – Employee Estimated Expense Approval Form

IX.D.22. Policy 5:100  General Personnel – Staff Development Program

IX.D.23. Policy 5:125  General Personnel – Personal Technology and Social Media: Usage and Conduct

IX.D.24. Policy 5:185  General Personnel – Family and Medical Leave

IX.D.25. Policy 5:190  Professional Personnel – Teacher Qualifications

IX.D.26. Policy 5:250  Professional Personnel – Leaves of Absence

IX.D.27. Policy 5:260  Professional Personnel – Student Teachers

IX.D.28. Policy 5:280  Educational Support Personnel – Duties and Qualifications

IX.D.29. Policy 5:330  Educational Support Personnel – Sick Days, Vacation, Holidays, and Leaves

IX.D.30. Policy 6:15  Instruction – School Accountability

IX.D.31. Policy 6:50  Instruction – School Wellness

IX.D.32. Policy 6:60  Instruction – Curriculum Content

IX.D.33. Policy 6:145  Instruction – Migrant Students

IX.D.34. Policy 6:160  Instruction – English Learners

IX.D.35. Policy 6:170  Instruction – Title I Programs

IX.D.36. Policy 6:340  Instruction – Student Testing and Assessment Program

IX.D.37. Policy 7:50  Students – School Admissions and Student Transfers To and From Non-District Schools

IX.D.38. Policy 7:60  Students – Residence

IX.D.39. Policy 7:70 Students – Attendance and Truancy

IX.D.40. Policy 7:250  Students – Student Support Services

IX.D.41. Policy 7:260  Students – Exemption from Physical Education

IX.D.42. Policy 7:305  Students – Student Athlete Concussions and Head Injuries

IX.D.43. Policy 7:310  Students – Restrictions on Publications – Elementary Schools

IX.D.44. Policy 8:30  Community Relations – Visitors to and Conduct on School Property

IX.D.45. Policy 8:70  Community Relations – Accommodating Individuals with Disabilities

IX.E. Approval of IMRF Agent

IX.F. Approval of 2016-2017 West 40 Intergovernmental Agreement

X. Board and Administrative Reports

XI. Discussion Items

XI.A. Building Usage Request for Student Fundraiser

XII. Action Items

XII.A. Approval of Architect Services

XII.B. Approval of Professional Travel Policy and Procedures

XIII. Closed Executive Session
The Board will go into Closed Executive Session to discuss: the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees and student discipline, lawfully closed executive minutes and pending litigation.

XIV. Return to Open Session

XV. Adjournment