December 12, 2023 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting

1. Call to Order/Roll Call (7:00 pm)

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Approval of Agenda

4. Information & Presentations

4.a. School Presentation - Ravinia Elementary School (Policy 1:30)

4.b. Annual Comprehensive Financial Report - FY23 Audit Presentation (Policy 4:80)

4.c. Annual 112 Education Foundation Presentation (Policy 8:90)

4.d. 2024-25 Student Fee Recommendation (Policy 4:140)

4.e. First Reading Board Policy Updates: 2:20 Powers and Duties of the School Board; Indemnification, 2:120 Board Member Development, 2:200 Types of School Board Meetings, 2:220 School Board Meeting Procedure, 4:10 Fiscal and Business Management, 4:30 Revenue and Investments,  4:60 Purchases and Contracts, 4:130 Free and Reduced-Price Food Services, 4:160 Environmental Quality of Buildings and Grounds, 5:30 Hiring Process and Criteria, 5:190 Teacher Qualifications,  5:200 Terms and Conditions of Employment and Dismissal,  5:210 Resignations, 5:220 Substitute Teachers, 5:250 Leaves of Absence,  5:330 Sick Days, Vacation, Holidays, and Leaves, 6:15 School Accountability, 6:30 Organization of Instruction, 6:50 School Wellness, 6:60 Curriculum Content, 6:230 Library Media Program, 7:60 Residence, 7:70 Attendance and Truancy, 7:160  Student Appearance, 7:190 Student Behavior, 7:270 Administering Medicines to Students, 7:285 Anaphylaxis Prevention, Response, and Management Program, 7:290 Suicide and Depression Awareness and Prevention, 8:10 Connection with the Community, 8:30, Visitors to and Conduct on School Property  

Periodic Reviews:  2:80 Board Member Oath and Conduct, 4:40 Incurring Debt, 5:285 Drug & Alcohol Testing for School Bus Drivers…, 6:10 Educational Philosophy & Objectives, 6:190 Extracurricular & Cocurricular Activities, 6:210 Instructional Materials, 6:240 Field Trips & Recreational Class Trips, 7:275 Orders to Forgo Life-Sustaining Treatment,  8:25 Advertising & Distribution Materials in Schools Provided by NonSchool Related Entities, 8:70 Accommodating Individuals with Disabilities, 8:95 Parent Involvement  

4.f. Freedom of Information Requests (Policy 2:250)

4.g. Humanex Student & Family Engagement Survey Results (Policy 8:95)

4.h. Equity SMARTIE Goal Updates/Progress Reports (Policy 6:160)

• Goal 1 - EL Family Survey Progress update
• Goal 2 - Dual Language Program Review update

4.i. Superintendent Report

5. Public Comments Related to Matters on the Agenda (Policy 2:230)  The Board welcomes comments and gives them serious consideration.  The first community participation is solely for comments about matters on this agenda.  Comments are limited to three minutes per speaker and will become part of the public record.  

6. Action Items

6.a. Consent Agenda (Policy 2:220)

6.a.i. Approval of Meeting Minutes (Policy 2:220)

6.a.i.1. Regular Meeting Minutes - November 14, 2023

6.a.i.2. Closed Session Meeting Minutes - November 14, 2023

6.a.ii. Personnel Recommendations (Policy 5:30)

6.a.iii. Bill List (Policy 4:50)

6.a.iv. Treasurer's Report - November 2023 (Policy 4:80) 

6.a.v. Destruction of Closed Session Recordings - 6/14/22 & 6/21/22 (Policy 2:220)

6.a.vi. Recommendation to Dispose, Sell or Recycle Surplus Goods (Policy 4:80)

6.b. Approve Bid Release 2 Ravinia School Renovations - 10A Specialities, 31B Asphalt, 32A Landscaping, 33B Storm Trap

6.c. Approve Administrator Contract Recommendation - Director of Personnel Srvcs. (Policy 3:50)

6.d. Approve FY23 Audit Report (Policy 4:80)

6.e. Approve 2023-24 International Service Learning Field Trip - Dominican Republic (Policy 6:40)

7. Public Comments 

8. Committee Reports (Policy 2:150)

9. Board/Superintendent Other

10. Closed Session (Policy 2:200)

10.a. The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body or legal counsel for the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee of the public body or against legal counsel for the public body to determine its validity. 5 ILCS 120/2 (c)(1)

10.b. Collective negotiating matters between the public body and its employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2)

11. Adjournment