November 17, 2020 at 7:00 PM - Regular Board of Education Meeting

A. OPENING ACTIVITIES

A.1. Call to Order

A.2. Salute to the Flag

A.3. Reading of the Mission Statement
"Community High School strives to promote and provide growth experiences in Learning, Leadership and Living."

A.4. Roll Call

A.5. Additions to the Agenda:
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B. PUBLIC HEARING ON A RENEWAL OF A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED INCREASE IN DRIVERS' EDUCATION FEE

B.1. Overview of Waiver

B.2. Public Comment on Waiver

B.3. Board Discussion of Public Input

B.4. Adjournment of Public Hearing on Waiver
RECOMMENDED MOTION: That the Board of Education adjourn the Public Hearing portion of hte Board of Education at _________________ p.m.

B.5. Waiver Request for Approval for 105 ILCS 5/27-24.2
RECOMMENDED MOTION: That the Board of Education approve the requested waiver on 105 ILCS 5/27-24.2 and authorize the Superintendent to submit the request to the Regional Office of Education and to the Illinois State Board of Education, as presented and made a part hereof.

C. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

D. REPORTS AND INFORMATION

D.1. Superintendent's Report

D.1.a. FOIA's

D.2. Director of Business Services Report

D.2.a. Tax Levy Presentation

D.3. Director of Human Resources Report

D.4. Principal's Report

D.4.a. Remote Learning/e-Learning Update

D.5. IASB Resolutions

D.6. Committee and Representative Reports

D.6.a. Finance - November 5, 2020

D.6.a.1. RECOMMENDED MOTION: That the Finance Committee approve the minutes of the meeting listed above.

D.6.b. Monitoring and Planning

D.6.c. Policy

D.7. Future Dates

D.7.a. Regular Board of Education Meeting - December 15, 2020

D.7.b. Regular Board of Education Meeting - January 19, 2021

D.8. Open Comment - Board Members

D.9. Future Issues

E. CONSENT AGENDA (Roll Call)

E.1. Items Removed from Consent Agenda for Separate Action 
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E.2. Consent Agenda Action for All Items Except Those Listed in 1. Above

F. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS - RECOMMENDED ACTION:

F.1. Approval of Minutes

F.1.a. Regular Board of Education Meeting - October 20, 2020

F.1.a.1. RECOMMENDED MOTION: That the Board of Education approve the minuts of the meeting as listed above.

F.2. Acceptance of Minutes

F.2.a. Finance Committee Meeting - November 5, 2020

F.2.a.1. RECOMMENDED MOTION: That the Board of Education accept the minutes of the meeting as listed above.

F.3. Approval of Financials
RECOMMENDED MOTION: That the Board of Education approve the expenditures from October 16 to November 11, 2020 and accept the financial reports.

F.3.a. Approve Current Expenditures

F.3.b. Imprest Fund Statement

F.3.c. Treasurer's Report

F.3.d. Statement of Position/Financial Report

F.3.e. Statement of Revenue/Expenditures YTD Ending October 31, 2020

F.3.f. 3-Year Budget/Actual Report

F.3.g. Grant Reports

F.3.h. Petty Cash Fund Report

F.3.i. Student Activity Account Fund Balance

F.3.j. New Vendors Monthly Report

F.3.k. Quarterly Financial Reports

F.3.l. Referendum Revenue and Expenditure Report

F.3.m. Board Conference Travel Expenses

F.4. Personnel Report - (Roll Call)
The Personnel Report consists of the Leave of absence of two non-certified staff members, and the sponsor roster for winter and spring.

F.4.a. RECOMMENDED MOTION: That the Board of Education approve the Personnel Report as presented in the packet.

G. OLD BUSINESS:

H. NEW BUSINESS:

H.1. Proposed 2020 Property Tax Levy - (Roll Call)

H.1.a. RECOMMENDED MOTION: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution establishing the 2020 Tax Levy for taxes collected in 2021, the Resolution to levy certain taxes, to waive their full reading, to authorize the Board President and Secretaru tp execute the requisite documents and all said documents.

H.2. Sourcewell Purchasing Cooperative Quote - Kubota RTV1100C - (Roll Call)

H.2.a. The Maintenance Department is in need of new equipment to assist with snow removal and other daily responsibilities throughout the year.  The new equipment will replace a John Deere tractor and a Gator. The Business Office received three competitive quotes.  Russo Power Equipment was able to provide a quote using Sourcewell Purchasing Cooperative.  The Business Office is recommending utilizing the purchasing cooperative pricing for this purchase as the quote is competitive. 

H.2.a.1. RECOMMENDED MOTION: That the Board of Education approve the purchase of Kubota RTV1100C utilizing Sourcewell Purchasing Cooperative pricing through Russo Power Equipment, Schiller Park, IL 60176 in the amount of $29,180.98, including Dealer Assembly, Freight Cost and Pre-Delivery Inspection.

H.3. 2020-2021 Amended School Calendar - (Roll Call)

H.3.a. In light of the current circumstances and the impact on our learning environment, calendar changes are necessary to help us meet our obligations as a school.

H.3.a.1. RECOMMENDED MOTION: 
That the Board of Education approve school calendar changes as presented in the packet.

I. EXECUTIVE SESSION - only if needed and with the understanding that possible action could be taken on matters discussed in closed session.

J. RECOMMENDED MOTION TO MOVE TO CLOSED SESSION: That the Board of Education hold a Closed Session at [Time] for the purpose(s) of [1 - 15 below].

J.1. The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees.

J.2. Collective negotiating matters.

J.3. The selection of a person to fill a public office.

J.4. Evidence or testimony presented in open hearing, or in closed hearing, where specifically authorized by law, to a quasi-adjudicative body.

J.5. The purchase or lease of real property.

J.6. The setting of a price for sale or lease of property.

J.7. The sale or purchase of securities, investments, or investment contracts.

J.8. Emergency security procedures.

J.9. Student discipline.

J.10. The placement of individual students in special education programs.

J.11. Litigation has been filed and is pending before a court or administrative tribunal.

J.12. Establishment of reserves or settlement of claims as provided by local government and governmental employees Tort Immunity Act.

J.13. Self-evaluation.

J.14. Discussion of minutes of meetings lawfully closed under Open Meetings Act (P.A. 88-621, effective 1-1-95).

J.15. Considering meetings between internal or external auditors and governmental audit committees, finance committees, and their equivalents, when the discussion involves internal control weaknesses, identification of potential fraud risk areas, known or suspected frauds, and fraud interviews conducted in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards of the United States of America.

K. RECOMMENDED MOTION TO MOVE TO OPEN SESSION:
That the Board of Education return to Open Session at [Time].

L. ACTION AFTER RETURN TO OPEN SESSION:

M. ADJOURNMENT
  RECOMMENDED MOTION: That the Board of Education meeting be adjourned at [Time].