Public Meeting Minutes: September 7, 2023 at 7:00 PM - REGULAR MEETING

I. Call to Order/Roll Call 7:00 p.m.

Presenter: Chad McLean

II. Pledge of Allegiance 7:01 p.m.

III. Additions/Changes to the Agenda 7:02 p.m.

Presenter: Kristina Davis

IV. Public Hearing on 2023-2024 Tentative Budget

V. Shared Agreements: Chad McLean 7:03 p.m.

Description: 1. Make decisions according to what is best for ALL District 33 students.
2. Respect staff and other board members and their opinions.
3. Be willing to see things from the eyes of seven (7) people, not just one (1).
4. Allow everyone to complete their thoughts.
5. Commit to shared leadership.
6. Respect confidentiality.
7. Adhere to our belief in our students' full potential and successful future.

Strategic Plan Goals
Goal #1 - Student Growth and Achievement
Goal #2 - Learning Culture of Equity, Engagement & Agency
Goal #3 - Professional Culture of Teamwork & Continuous Improvement
Goal #4 - Family Engagement & Community Partnerships
Goal #5 - Effective and Innovative Use of Resources

VI. Recognition/Showcase/Presentation 7:05 p.m.

VI.A. Presentation

VI.A.1. 5 Essentials Presentation

VII. E.T.A.W.C. Statement 7:15 p.m.

VIII. Public Comment 7:18 p.m.

VIII.A. Follow-up to Prior Public Comments

IX. Discussion of New / Ongoing Business with Possible Action * 7:20 p.m.

IX.A. Presentation(s) follow-up

IX.B. 1st Reading of Policies

IX.B.1. Policy 2:170 - Procurement of Architectural, Engineering, and Land Surveying Services

IX.B.2. Policy 2:80-E Exhibit- Board Member Code of Conduct

IX.B.3. Policy 2:80 - Board Member Oath of Conduct

IX.B.4. Policy 4:100 - Insurance Management

IX.B.5. Policy 4:45 - Insufficient Fund Checks and Debt Recovery

IX.B.6. Policy 5:230 - Maintaining Student Discipline

IX.B.7. Policy 6:10 - Educational Philosophy and Objectives

IX.B.8. Policy 6:190 - Extracurricular and Co-Curricular Activities

IX.B.9. Policy 6:240 - Field Trips and Recreational Class Trips

IX.B.10. Policy 7:180 - Prevention of and Response to Bullying, Intimidation, and Harassment

IX.B.11. Policy 7:305 - Student Athlete Concussions and Head Injuries

IX.B.12. Policy 8:25 - Advertising and Distributing Materials in Schools Provided by Non-School Related Entities

IX.B.13. Policy 8:95 - Parental Involvement

IX.C. Committee Assignments

IX.D. Consultant for Literacy and Language Development Work

IX.E. Curriculum Leadership Institute Contract

IX.F. Disposal of Equipment

IX.G. Finance/Facilities

IX.H. FY24 Final Budget

IX.I. IdentiSys PerfectPass

IX.J. Leadership Coaching with Dr. Blattner

IX.K. Vending Machines

X. Action Items * 7:50 p.m.

X.A. Approve personnel items; (employee personnel, accept resignations, approve classified staff changes)

X.B. Approve Contracts

X.C. SSPA Custodian and Maintenance Incentive Memorandum of Agreement

XI. Information Items 7:53 p.m.

XI.A. Safety Consultant Update

XI.B. Child Care and Open Enrollment Requests Update

XI.C. Kindergarten Camp

XI.D. Staff Salaries and Benefits

XI.E. Staffing and Enrollment Update

XI.F. Current job listing

XI.G. Suggested Agenda Items for Next Board Meeting

XI.H. Board Outreach

XI.I. Parking Lot

XII. Report of District Committee Meetings 8:10 p.m.

XII.A. Open Comments - (Board Members)

XIII. Review of Upcoming Meetings/Events 8:13 p.m.

XIII.A. Technology Steering Committee - September 12, 2023 - 3:45 p.m. - ESC Board Room

XIII.B. Indian Knoll School Curriculum Night - September 12, 2023 - 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

XIII.C. Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee - September 12, 2023 - 6:30 p.m. - Community Highschool D94

XIII.D. Gary School Curriculum Night - September 13, 2023 - 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

XIII.E. Pioneer School Curriculum Night - September 14, 2023 - 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

XIII.F. Turner School Curriculum Night - September 14, 2023 - 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

XIII.G. Wegner School Curriculum Night - September 14, 2023 - 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

XIII.H. PTO Council - September 14, 2023 - Time TBD

XIII.I. Climate and Culture Committee - September 18, 2023 - 3:45 p.m. - Leman Middle School Community Room

XIII.J. Stipend Committee - 3:45 p.m. - September 18, 2023 - ESC Board Room

XIII.K. Academic Leadership Council - 8:30 a.m. - September 19, 2023 - Leman Middle School Community Room

XIII.L. Recognition Committee - 3:45 p.m. - September 19, 2023 - Location TBD

XIII.M. Special Education Committee - 3:45 p.m. - September 19, 2023 - Leman Middle School Community Room

XIII.N. Leman Middle School Curriculum Night - September 19, 2023 - 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

XIII.O. Equity Committee - 3:45 p.m. - September 21, 2023 - Indian Knoll Stem Lab

XIII.P. Next Regular Board Meeting - September 21, 2023 - Leman Middle School Community Room

XIII.Q. Currier School Curriculum Night (K-2) - September 26, 2023 - 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

XIII.R. Faculty Advisory Committee (FAC) - 2:50 p.m. - September 27, 2023 - ESC Board Room

XIII.S. Currier School Curriculum Night (3-5) - September 28, 2023 - 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

XIII.T. Black Talented and Gifted Group - 3:45 p.m. - September 28, 2023 - Indian Knoll Stem Lab

XIII.U. Food Procurement Committee - 6:00 p.m. - October 11, 2023 - Leman Middle School Community Room

XIII.V. Policy Subcommittee - October 25, 2023 - 5:30 p.m. -

XIII.W. GATE Parent Committee (GPAC) - 6:00 p.m. - October 25, 2023 - Virtual

XIV. Closed Session

Description: (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, 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.)

Reason 1. The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of a Specific employee(s), specific independent contractors, specific volunteers, or District legal counsel; however, a meeting to consider an increase in compensation to a specific employee of a public body that is subject to the Local Government Wage Increase Transparency Act may not be closed and shall be open to the public and posted and held in accordance with [the Open Meetings Act]. 5 ILCS 120/2c)(1), amended by P.A. 101-459.

XV. Action Items Following Closed Session *

Description: (The Board of Education approves closed session minutes as read after reconvening to open session, and may take action on an item(s) that is listed on the posted agenda.)

XV.A. Approve closed session minutes as read.

XVI. Adjournment

September 7, 2023 at 7:00 PM - REGULAR MEETING

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