August 12, 2024 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting
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I. ROLL CALL - 6:00 P.M. - BOARD ROOM
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II. CLOSED SESSION - 6:00 P.M. - CONFERENCE ROOM
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To discuss in closed session and to take action in open session:
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II.A. The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees/coaches.
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III. BUDGET WORKSHOP- 6:15 P.M. - Board Room
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IV. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG - 6:30 P.M. - BOARD ROOM
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V. APPROVE THE AGENDA
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It is my recommendation that the Board approve the agenda for the regular meeting of the Board of Education of Wilmington Community School District No. 209-U, for Monday, August 12, 2024.
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VI. OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC INPUT
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VII. CONSENT AGENDA ACTION ITEMS
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VII.A. Approval of Minutes
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It is my recommendation that you approve the following minutes as presented:
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VII.A.1. Regular Meeting Minutes of June 10, 2024
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VII.A.2. Closed Minutes of June 10, 2024
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VII.A.3. Special Meeting of June 26, 2024 Minutes
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VII.A.4. Special Closed Meeting of June 26, 2024 Minutes
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VII.B. Administrators' Reports
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It is my recommendation that you approve the Building Principals', Technology Coordinator's, Curriculum Director's, and Superintendent's Reports, as presented.
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VII.B.1. Building Principals' Reports
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Mrs. Beth Norman
Mr. Kevin Mikuce Mr. Adam Spicer Mr. Scott Maupin |
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VII.B.2. Technology Coordinator's Report
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Mr. Mark Langusch
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VII.B.3. Curriculum Director's Report
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Mr. Matt Swick
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VII.B.4. Superintendent's Report
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Mr. Kevin Feeney:
a. Illinois Freedom of Information Act Report: None at this time. b. The NSBA Annual Conference is March 29-31, 2025 in Atlanta, GA. Please use the sign-up sheet on the conference room table to indicate whether or not you would like to attend the conference. c. SOWIC Board Report. d .Fund Balances as of July 31, 2024: Please see attachment. e. Dates to Remember: Please see attachment. |
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VII.C. Treasurer's Report
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It is my recommendation that you approve the Treasurer's Report for the months of June and July, as presented.
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VII.D. Bills and Payroll
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It is my recommendation that you approve the bills and payroll for the months of June and July 2024, as presented.
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VII.E. Imprest Fund
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It is my recommendation that you approve the Imprest Fund checks as presented, for the month of July, 2024.
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VII.F. Monthly Financial Report
Description:
It is my recommendation that you approve the Monthly Financial Report as presented, for June and July, 2024.
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VII.G. Student Activity Fund Reports
Description:
It is my recommendation that you approve the Student Activity Fund Reports as presented, for June and July, 2024.
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VII.H. Fundraisers
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It is my recommendation that you approve the following Fundraisers:
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VII.I. Facility Use
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It is my recommendation that you approve the following Facility Use Requests:
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VII.J. Donations
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It is my recommendation that you accept the following donations:
None at this time. |
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VII.K. Sale or Disposal of Property No Longer Needed for School Purposes
Description:
It is my recommendation that you approve the following items for sale or disposal of property that is no longer needed for school purposes:
1. The Writer's Craft, McDougal Littell, ISBN# 0-395-86393-7, copywriter 1998, 125 copies 2. Grammar and Usage Workbook Grade 8, McDougal Littell, ISBN# 0-395-86393-7, copywriter 1998, 60 copies 3. Former Wildcat Trailer 4. 1994 Cheverolet Astro EX Minivan, VIN# 1GNDM19Z9RB147083 |
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VII.L. Transportation Review and Certification of Hazardous Conditions
Description:
Annually, School Boards are to review hazardous conditions and certify to the State whether or not the hazardous conditions remain unchanged. It is Mr. Feeney and Mrs. Norman's recommendation that you certify the routes remain unchanged from those approved as of August 2018. There is a motion to approve the Hazardous Conditions for the 2024-2025 school year, as attached.
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VII.M. United Way Campaign
Description:
Mr. Feeney has appointed Beth Norman as Head of the United Way Campaign for the 2024-2025 school term. It is his recommendation that you authorize a day off for the person that makes the largest monetary donation and provide a pizza party to the building with the most money donated (percentage-wise) to United Way.
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VII.N. Annual Safety Review Report
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Mr. Feeney supports Mr. Mikuce's recommendation to approve the Annual Safety Review Report from the Safety Committee meeting held August 10, 2023, and to file the report with the Will County ROE.
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VII.O. Approve WHS and WMS Overnight trips for the 2024-2025 school term
Description:
Mr. Feeney supports Mr. Hansen's and Mr. Goff's recommendations for WHS and WMS athletic team overnight trips for the 2024-2025 school term, if the athletes qualify for competition requiring the trips.
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VII.P. Crisis Plan Updates
Description:
It is my recommendation that the Board approves the updates that have been made by the Safety Committee to the Crisis Plan.
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VII.Q. Approve the after-school art program, Young Rembrandts, at SIS and Bruning for the 2024-2025 school year
Description:
I support Mr. Mikuce's and Mrs. Norman’s recommendation to approve an after-school art program, Young Rembrandts, at Steven's Intermediate and Bruning Elementary for the 2024-2025 school year.
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VII.R. Approve First Reading of Board Policies as Amended and Presented:
Description:
Mr. Feeney recommends that you approve First Reading of Board Policies as Amended and Presented:
1. 4:70 - Resource Conservation 2. 5:130 - Responsibilities Concerning Internal Information 3. 5:200 - Terms and Conditions of Employment and Dismissal 4. 6:140 - Education of Homeless Children 5. 2:260 - Uniform Grievance Procedure 6. 5:100 - Staff Development Program 7. 7:20 - Harassment of Students Prohibited 8. 7:185 - Teen Dating Violence Prohibited 9. 2:265 - Title IX Grievance Procedure |
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VII.S. Approve Board Policy Review and Monitoring
Description:
It is Mr. Feeney's recommendation that you approve the following Board Policies undergoing Review and Monitoring:
Approve Board Policies Undergoing 5-Year Review: 1. 2:70-E - Checklist for Filling Board Vacancies by Appointment 2. 2:70 - Vacancies on the Board of Education/Filling Vacancies 3. 2:125 - Board Member Compensation; Expenses 4. 2:125-E1 - Board Member Expense Reimbursement Form 5. 2:125-E2 - Board Member Estimated Expense Approval Form 6. 2:160 - Board Attorney 7. 4:15 - Identity Protection 8. 4:80 - Accounting and Audits 9. 5:180 - Temporary Illness or Temporary Incapacity 10. 5:290 - Employment Termination and Suspensions 11. 5:130 - Compensatory Time-Off 12. 6:110 - Programs for At-Risk of Academic Failure and/or Dropping Out of School and Graduation Incentives 13. 6:150 - Home and Hospital Instruction 14. 7:170 - Vandalism |
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VII.T. Adopt Resolution No. 10-24 Designating Signatories on Activity Accounts
Description:
It is my recommendation that you adopt a resolution which will approve the following signers on all accounts and investments as listed, and the requirement of two signatures on any activity fund check that is $1,500 or more. Authorized signatures are:
#65773 L.J. Stevens Intermediate School - Kevin Mikuce, Sue Cragg Alternates: Stacy Roth, Valerie Viano, Micki Van Tilburg #66362 Bruning - Beth Norman, Brenda Begler Alternates: Stacy Roth, Valerie Viano, Micki Van Tilburg #65455 Wilmington Middle School - Adam Spicer, Brian Goff, Melissa Mancuso, Judi Mann Alternates: Stacy Roth, Valerie Viano, Micki Van Tilburg #65242 WHS - R. Scott Maupin, Jeff Reents, and Krista Niehls Alternates: Stacy Roth, Valerie Viano, Micki Van Tilburg #64963 Imprest Fund - Matt Swick, Kevin Feeney, Micki Van Tilburg Alternate: Stacy Roth and Valerie Viano #64939 Money Market - Stacy Roth, Kevin Feeney Alternate: Micki Van Tilburg, Matt Swick #64947 Checking - Stacy Roth, Kevin Feeney Alternate: Matt Swick #64955 Payroll - Stacy Roth, Kevin Feeney Alternate: Micki Van Tilburg, Matt Swick CD#10011583 - Stacy Roth, Matt Swick, Kevin Feeney |
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VIII. OTHER ACTION ITEMS
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There is a Motion to approve the following Consent Agenda Items as presented:
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VIII.A. Approve Consent Agenda Items
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It is my recommendation that you approve the Consent Agenda Items.
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VIII.B. Personnel
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VIII.B.1. Resignations/Terminations
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VIII.B.1.a. One Full-Time, 12-Month, Maintenance/Groundskeeper Employee
Description:
Mr. Feeney supports the letter of resignation submitted by a full-time, 12-month, maintenance/groundskeeper employee, which will take effect on August 9, 2024.
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VIII.B.1.b. One SIS Attendance Secretary
Description:
Mr. Feeney supports the resignation from the SIS Attendance Secretary, effective immediately.
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VIII.B.2. Retirements
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VIII.B.3. Leaves of Absence
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VIII.B.3.a. One WHS P.E. Teacher
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It is Mr. Feeney’s recommendation that you approve the FMLA request submitted by a WHS P.E. Teacher. His leave will begin approximately around September 11, 2024, and will continue for 4 weeks.
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VIII.B.4. Reassignments
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VIII.B.5. Recommendations for Employment
Description:
Mr. Feeney supports Mrs. Norman's recommendation to employ a K-5 Permanent Substitute Teacher for the 2023-2024 school year. Employment is pending compliance with all federal, state, and local guidelines.
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VIII.B.5.a. One Part-Time, Bruning Elementary Music Teacher
Description:
Mr. Feeney supports Mrs. Norman's recommendation to employ a part-time, Bruning Elementary Music teacher for the 2024-2025 school year. Employment is pending compliance with all federal, state, and local guidelines.
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VIII.B.5.b. One Full-Time, 12-Month, Maintenance/Grounds Technician Employee
Description:
Mr. Feeney supports Mr. Crawford's recommendation to employ a full-time, 12-month, maintenance/grounds technician employee for the 2024-2025 school year. Employment is pending compliance with all federal, state, and local guidelines.
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VIII.B.5.c. One SIS Attendance Secretary
Description:
Mr. Feeney supports Mr. Mikuce's recommendation to employ a SIS Attendance Secretary for the 2024-2025 school year. Employment is pending compliance with all federal, state, and local guidelines.
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VIII.C. Approve Document 8-1-24 - Additions to the 2024-2025 Substitute List, and the Substitute Support Staff List for the 2024-2025 school year
Description:
Mr. Feeney recommends that you approve the Substitute Teachers authorized by the Will County ROE and the Substitute Support Staff List for the 2024-2025 school year, Document 8-1-24.
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VIII.D. Approve Document 8-2-24 - WMS Co-Curricular Assignments for 2024-2025
Description:
Mr. Spicer and Mr. Hansen have submitted recommendations for Wilmington Middle School co-curricular coaching and club sponsorship for the 2024-2025 school term.Stipends as determined by the current collective bargaining agreement and employment are pending completion of all paperwork, and meeting all local, state and federal guidelines.
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VIII.E. Approve Document 8-3-24 - WHS Co-Curricular Assignments for 2024-2025
Description:
Mr. Maupin and Mr. Goff have submitted recommendations for Wilmington High School co-curricular coaching and club sponsorship for the 2024-2025 school term. Stipends as determined by the current collective bargaining agreement and employment are pending completion of all paperwork, and meeting all local, state and federal guidelines.
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VIII.F. To approve the agreement with SOWIC for lunch prices during the 2024-2025 school term.
Description:
It is my recommendation that you approve the agreement with SOWIC for lunch prices during the 2024-2025 school term. (Full pay: $4.36. Reduced meals: $4.52. Free meals: $4.52. Adult: $4.25)
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VIII.G. To approve the agreement with SOWIC for breakfast prices during the 2024-2025 school term.
Description:
It is my recommendation that you approve the agreement with SOWIC for breakfast prices during the 2024-2025 school term.
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VIII.H. Adopt the Memorandum of Understanding for Joliet Junior College Dual Credit Courses
Description:
It is my recommendation that you adopt the Memorandum of Understanding with Joliet Junior College for Dual Credit Courses, as presented.
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VIII.I. Retain Chapman and Cutler for Continuing Disclosure filing
Description:
Mr. Feeney supports Mrs. Roth's recommendation to retain Chapman and Cutler to perform and file our annual Continuing Disclosure report.
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VIII.J. Renewal of the Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Wilmington
Description:
It is my recommendation that you approve the renewal of the Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Wilmington for Crossing Guards and additional security services for the 2024-2025 school year.
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VIII.K. Approve Resolution 11-24: Authorizing Use of Excess Fire Prevention and Safety Funds
Description:
It is my recommendation that you approve Resolution 11-24: Authorizing Use of Excess Fire Prevention and Safety Funds.
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IX. DISCUSSION ITEMS - PRESIDENT'S PREROGATIVE
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Board Policy - Stephanie Southall and C.J. Dziuban
Facilities Update/Construction Committee - Terry Anderson, Chris Alberico and Tim Cragg Foundation for Excellence - Tim Cragg Handbook Committee - Chris Alberico and Lauren Kempes IASB Delegate/Legislative Liaison - Peggy Kunz Negotiations Committee - Terry Anderson and Peggy Kunz TAB/Leadership Committee - Terry Anderson Three Rivers Governing Board - Lauren Kempes WILCO Board of Control - Peggy Kunz |
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X. CORRESPONDENCE
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Thank you notes have been received from:
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XI. ADJOURN
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To adjourn until the next regular meeting on September 9, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. Closed Session will be at 6:00 p.m. The Public Hearing on the budget will be at 6:15 p.m.
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