June 13, 2018 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education - Regular Meeting
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I. CALL TO ORDER
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Jeff Bowes, Board President, calls the meeting to order.
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II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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We will be led in the pledge by a MacArthur Track Team representative Myroslav Lehkyy, who competed at the State Meet, along with his coaches, Dan Perillo, Denisse Valladares, Mark Atkinson, Mike Howitz, Samantha Lynn and Carly Racussen. Also assisting in reciting the pledge are the American Legion Scholarship Award Winners; Belinda Lopez, Peter Kubakh, Avery Meier, and Jack Wojtowicz.
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III. ROLL CALL
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PRESENT: Mr. Bednar, Mrs. Botwinski, Mr. Bowes, Mr. Chester, Mr. Greidanus, and Mrs. Peters.
ABSENT: Mr. Novak ALSO PRESENT; Dr. Don Angelaccio, Superintendent, Dr. Christie Samojedny, Assistant Superintendent of Instruction, and Mr. Micheal DeBartolo, Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations. |
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IV. RECOGNITION OF VISITORS AND PARTICIPATION
Description:
At each regular and special open meeting, members of the public and District employees may comment to or ask questions of the Board of Education. If you would like to address the Board, please complete a Visitor Participation Form and present it to Mrs. Sorensen, our recording secretary, at this time. The Board will be prepared to address those comments related to the agenda within a reasonable time.
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V. COMMUNICATIONS
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The board received a number of "Thank You" notes from faculty and students.
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V.A. Thank You Notes
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VI. COMMITTEE REPORTS
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VI.A. BUILDING AND SITES
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Pat will report.
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VI.B. I.A.S.B./ED-RED
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Mari-Lynn will report. Minutes of our Special Meeting from May 15 will be included in the Consent Agenda. The Board Workshop was a good opportunity for the Board and Superintendent to reflect upon our roles and responsibilities. We reaffirmed our operating procedures and expectations.
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VI.C. POLICY
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Brian will report on our meeting on June 5, 2018. Recommended policy revisions and adoptions are presented for a first reading in new business.
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VI.D. SCHOOL/COMMUNITY RELATIONS:
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Brian will report. May 21st Retirement and Recognition Event, Young Athletes, MacArthur Musical, Concerts, and other Year End events.
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VI.E. N.S.S.E.O.:
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Brian will Report.
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VI.F. FINANCE:
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Carol will report.
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VI.G. NEGOTIATIONS:
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No Report.
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VII. CONSENT AGENDA
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The consent agenda includes the minutes from the Regular Board Meeting and Executive Session on May 9, 2018, and the June personnel report.
I move to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. |
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VII.A. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of May 9, 2018
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VII.B. Approval of the Executive Meeting Minutes of May 9, 2018
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VII.C. Approval of Special Meeting Minutes of May 15, 2018
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VII.D. Approval of Special Meeting Minutes of May 21, 2018
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VII.E. Personnel Report
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VII.F. Disposal of Surplus Tech Equipment and Supplies (Action)
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Each year, the District takes inventory of its existing equipment and supplies. Based upon need and value to the District, the Board is asked to approve the disposal of such items as required by the School Code.
I move to approve the Resolution for Disposal of Surplus Personal Property, specifically tech equipment and supplies, as presented.
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VIII. FINANCIAL REPORT
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Attached is the memo recommending payment of the voucher lists for materials, supplies, and services paid since the last BOE meeting. In addition, the District payments for salaries and insurance benefits during the previous month are included for approval. Those documents are all included for your review.
I move to approve the Financial Report as presented.
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IX. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
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IX.A. Review of Revenue Options (Discussion)
Description:
Mrs. Elizabeth Hennessey from Raymond James will share a presentation of the options for consideration. Mr. DeBartolo and Dr. Angelaccio will provide additional input into the discussion.
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IX.B. Review of Tech Plan 2.0 Data - (Information)
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Mrs. Stavropoulos and the Tech Integration Specialists (TIS) will provide an overview of the data collected related to the goals of our Tech Plan 2.0.
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IX.C. Title One School Wide Building Plans (Action)
Description:
Dr. Samojedny will present the Title I School wide Plans for approval.
I move to approve the Title I School wide Plans as presented.
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IX.D. Summer Curriculum Projects (Information)
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Dr. Samojedny will present curriculum, professional development, and other projects to be carried out this summer.
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IX.E. Curriculum Review Cycle Update (Information)
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Dr. Samojedny will present an overview of the Curriculum Review Cycle.
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IX.F. Trimester III BluePrint Goal Updates - (Information)
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Dr. Angelaccio will share the updates to the current District 23 BluePrint including progress toward the goals and objectives.
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IX.G. Enrollment and Staffing Update - (Information)
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Dr. Angelaccio will share an update to the Board regarding current levels of enrollment and implications for staffing.
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IX.H. Receipt of Arlington Heights Impact Fees (Information)
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IX.I. Workers Compensation Renewal (Action)
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I recommend the approval of the workers compensation insurance program in the amount of $99,018 for 2018-19 with ICRMT, the District's workers compensation insurance carrier.
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IX.J. Prevailing Wage - (Action)
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IX.K. Transfer of Contingency Funds from Education Fund to Capital Projects Fund- (Action)
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As presented at last months meeting, the District had set aside funds for contingency in the Education Fund for possible use on items such as special education placements and capital supplies, personnel leaves, strategic planning and additional costs to certain programs based upon State of Illinois and state/federal grant funding. Upon review of expenditures for the 2017-18 school year, both incurred and encumbered, the administration and finance committee recommends the transfer of these budgeted but unused funds for work on future capital projects.
I recommend approval of the resolution authorizing transfer of funds from the Education Fund to the Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $150,000.
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IX.L. Transfer of Funds from Operations & Maintenance Fund to Capital Projects Fund (Action)
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As presented at last months meeting, the District has realized expanded rental income under the new facility use procedure. Upon review of expenditures for the 2017-18 school year, both incurred and encumbered, the rental income can be used, as intended upon creation of the procedure, for future capital projects. The administration and finance committee recommend the transfer of these budgeted but unused funds for work on future capital projects.
I recommend approval of the resolution authorizing transfer of funds from the Operations and Maintenance Fund to the Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $65,000.
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X. RECOGNITION OF VISITOR PARTICIPATION
Description:
At each regular and special open meeting, members of the public and District employees may comment to or ask questions of the Board of Education. If you would like to address the Board, please complete a Visitor Participation Form and present it to Mrs. Sorensen, our recording secretary, at this time. The Board will be prepared to address those comments related to the agenda within a reasonable time.
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XI. OLD BUSINESS
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XI.A. Strategic Plan - Objectives (Discussion)
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XII. NEW BUSINESS
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XII.A. August Board Meeting Date - (Discussion)
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Our meeting is currently scheduled for Wednesday, August 8. Administration is requesting to move this meeting to Wednesday, August 15.
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XII.B. June 2018 - Policy Recommendations: First Reading (Discussion)
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The Policy Committee met on June 5 to review the PRESS edits and recommendations to policy. The following policies are being recommended for adoption as written. These will be open for discussion at tonight's meeting, and included in the consent agenda for approval in July.
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XII.B.1. 2:105 Ethics and Gift Ban
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5 Year Review - Recommend adoption as written.
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XII.B.2. 2:170 Procurement of Architectural, Engineering, and Land Surveying Services
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5 Year Review - Recommend adoption as written.
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XII.B.3. 2:260 Uniform Grievance Procedure
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Updated language to comply with new ethics legislation. Recommend adoption as written.
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XII.B.4. 4:40 Incurring Debt
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Update policy by naming Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations. Recommend adoption as written.
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XII.B.5. 4:80 Accounting and Audits
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Language and Statute edits. Recommend adoption as written.
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XII.B.6. 4:140 Waiver of Student Fees
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5 Year Review - Recommend adoption as written.
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XII.B.7. 5:20 Workplace Harassment Prohibited
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Significant edits to align with new laws and practices. Recommend adoption as written and adoption of resolution.
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XII.B.8. 5:200 Terms and Conditions of Employment and Dismissal
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Updated language related to restrictions on School Social Workers providing services to District students in private settings. Recommend adoption as written.
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XII.B.9. 6:30 Organization of Instruction
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5 Year Review - Recommend adoption as written.
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XII.B.10. 6:60 Curriculum Content
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New language due to mandate for cursive instruction. We already are compliant with instruction in grades 1-3. Recommend adoption with indication of 3rd grade for cursive unit.
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XII.B.11. 6:120 Education of Children with Disabilities
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5 Year Review - Recommend adoption as written.
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XII.B.12. 6:135 Accelerated Placement Program
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New policy to comply with new mandates. Recommend adoption as written and acceptance of both options.
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XII.B.13. 6:190 Extracurricular and Co-Curricular Activities
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5 Year Review - Recommend adoption as written.
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XII.B.14. 6:230 Library Media Program
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5 Year Review - Recommend adoption as written.
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XII.B.15. 6:240 Field Trips
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Updated language for continuity. Recommend adoption as written.
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XII.B.16. 6:250 Community Resource Persons and Volunteers
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Updated language. Recommend adoption as written.
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XII.B.17. 7:50 School Admissions and Student Transfers To and From Non-District Schools
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New language to comply with Accelerated and Early Entrance legislation. Recommend adoption as written.
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XII.B.18. 7:330 Student Use of Buildings - Equal Access
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Updated. Recommend adoption as written.
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XII.B.19. 8:25 Advertising and Distributing Materials in Schools Provided by Non-School Related Entities
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5 Year Review - Recommend adoption as written.
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XIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Description:
I move we adjourn to Executive Session for matters regarding personnel and negotiations. There will be no action after Executive Session.
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XIII.A. 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.
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XIII.B. 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.
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XIV. OPEN SESSION
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XV. ADJOURNMENT
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