October 19, 2016 at 6:30 PM - Regular Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.

A. CALL TO ORDER / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

B. ROLL CALL
 
 

C. REVIEW & ADOPTION OF BOARD OF EDUCATION AGENDA
 
 

D. CONSENT AGENDA

D.1. Approval of Minutes

D.1.a. Regular & Closed Meetings of September 21, 2016

D.1.b. Curriculum & Policy Committee Meeting of September 21, 2016

D.1.c. Board Retreat of September 23, 2016

D.2. Approval of Monthly Financial Statement

D.3. Approval of Personnel Report

D.4. Approval of Payment of Bills & Claims

D.5. Approval of Activity Accounts

 

E. RECOGNITION OF VISITORS & PUBLIC COMMENTS
 
 

F. "CARDINAL STRONG" SPOTLIGHT

F.1. Forreston Junior High School students and activities will be showcased by Assistant Principal Garnhart.

 

G. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

G.1. Building Highlights

G.2. Foundation Update

G.2.a. Meeting Update from October 4, 2016

G.2.b. Vedra Scramble Update

G.3. Communication with Students & Staff

G.3.a. Students

G.3.b. Staff

G.4. Communication with Community

G.4.a. Parent / Teacher Conferences

G.4.b. Inclement Weather Notifications

G.4.c. Road Commissioner Breakfast

G.5. Driver Education Update

G.6. District FY '16 General State Aid Claim Summary

G.7. Local Area Districts' Demographic Data

G.8. Curriculum Workshops

 

H. FINANCIAL UPDATE

H.1. FY '16 Audit Report by Jerry Funk from WIPFLI

H.2. 2016 - 2017 1st Quarter Revenue / Expense Summary

H.3. Investments Update

H.4. 2016 Tax Levy Timeline

 

I. BOARD ACTION & DISCUSSION

I.1. Approval of FY '16 Audit

I.2. Approval of Snow Bids

I.3. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding with Bocker Auto Group

I.4. Approval of Professional Development Proposal with Staff Development for Educators

I.5. Approval of Policy Recommendations -- 2nd Reading

 

J. CALENDAR ITEMS

J.1.  OCTOBER, 2016
          October 19 -- Board Committee Meeting & Regular Monthly Board Meeting
          October 19 -- HS & JH Fall Chorus Concert  -- 7:00 pm
          October 19 - 21 -- FFA National Convention at Indianapolis
          October 24 -- HS Volleyball Regionals Begin
          October 29 -- HS Football 1st Round Playoffs

 NOVEMBER, 2016
          November 3 -- Parent / Teacher Conferences 2:00 - 7:00 pm
          November 4 -- Parent / Teacher Conferences 9:00 am - 12:00 noon
          November 10 -- FFA Alumni Meeting 7:00 pm
          November 11 -- NO SCHOOL -- District Institute - Rigorous Curriculum Design

 

K. CLOSED SESSION -- Recommend a Closed Session to discuss:  the Appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body for the public body - 5ILCS120/2(c)(1); Litigation - 5ILCS120/2(c)(11); and Student disciplinary cases - 5ILCS120/2(c)(9).

 

L. POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS RESULTING FROM CLOSED SESSION

L.1. None at This Time

 

M. OTHER MATTERS TO COME TO THE ATTENTION OF THE BOARD

M.1. Board Retreat Takeaways

M.2. Zoning Request

M.3. IASB Resolutions Committee Report

 

N. ADJOURNMENT