March 17, 2014 at 7:00 PM - Regular

I. Roll Call

II. Pledge of Allegiance

III. Response to Previous Public Comments/Questions, if any

IV. Communications from the Superintendent

IV.A. Community Relations Report - Matt Hanley

V. PUBLIC COMMENTS/QUESTIONS

VI. Motion to Approve the Following Consent Agenda, as listed:

VI.A. Executive Session Meeting Minutes of February 18, 2014

VI.B. Board of Education Meeting Minutes of March 3, 2014

VI.C. Executive Session Meeting Minutes of March 3, 2014

VI.D. Special Board of Education Meeting Minutes of March 10, 2014

VI.E. Monthly Financial Reports, as listed

VI.E.1. List of Bills

VI.E.2. Payroll Report

VI.F. Donations, as listed

VI.F.1. $20 for Girl's Basketball Picture Frames to East High School from Mr.Everett Robinson

VI.F.2. $3,000 for the East High School Band New York City Trip from the Child Welfare Society

VI.F.3. $700 for the Purchase of Cheerleading Uniforms and Future PTO Events at Brady School from Carniceria El Paso

VI.F.4. $300 for the Purchase of Books for Classroom Libraries and Guided Reading at Bardwell Elementary School from Mr. Ronald Porte 

VII. Curriculum and Programs Committee, Stella Gonzalez, Chair, met March 3rd at 4:00 p.m. at the SSC

VII.A. Informational/Discussion Items:

VII.A.1. Meeting Schedule - Monday, April 7th at 4:00 p.m. at the SSC

VII.A.2. Curriculum Meeting Minutes of March 3rd

VII.A.3. EA Institute Day

VII.A.4. 2014/2015 Projections

VII.A.5. Draft of Future Meeting Topics

VII.A.6. Summer School Proposal

VII.A.7. Curriculum & Instruction Update (High School)

VII.A.8. Elementary Update

VII.A.9. Secondary Updates

VII.A.10. Bilingual Update

VII.A.11. Special Education Update

VII.A.12. Technology Update

VII.A.13. School Improvement Update

VII.B. Action Items: None

VIII. Building & Grounds Committee, Richard Leonard, Chair, met March 6th at 4:00 p.m. at the SSC

VIII.A. Informational/Discussion Items:

VIII.A.1. Meeting Schedule -  Thursday, April 3rd at 4:00 p.m. at the SSC

VIII.A.2. Special Building & Grounds Meeting Minutes of March 3rd

VIII.A.3. Building & Grounds Meeting Minutes of March 6th

VIII.A.4. Architect/Construction Manager Report

VIII.A.5. Playground for Magnet Academy (Ground License Agreement)

VIII.A.6. Resolution for Sale of Personal Property

VIII.B. Action Items: None

IX. Student Enrichment Committee, Kirsten Strand, Chair, met March 10th at 4:00 p.m. at the SSC

IX.A. Informational/Discussion Items:

IX.A.1. Meeting Schedule - Monday, April 14th at 4:00 p.m. at the SSC

IX.A.2. Student Enrichment Meeting Minutes of March 10th 

IX.A.3. Hope 165 Funds

IX.A.4. Discussion on Mission Statement for Committee

IX.A.5. Sub Committee Reports

IX.A.5.a. Community Relations

IX.A.5.b. Athletics

IX.A.5.c. Parent/Community

IX.A.5.d. Alumni

IX.B. Action Items:  None

X. Finance/Personnel Committee, Annette Johnson, Chair, met March 11th at 4:00 p.m. at the SSC

X.A. Informational/Discussion Items:

X.A.1. Meeting Schedule - Tuesday, April 8th at 4:00 p.m. at the SSC

X.A.2. Finance/Personnel Committee Minutes of March11th

X.A.3. Science Lab Updates

X.A.4. Re-purposing Middle School Vrtual Learning Inverventionist

X.A.5. Discussion on the Revision of School Board Policy 550.03 (Temporary Personnel-Student Teachers/Interns)

X.B. Action Items:

X.B.1. Motion to Accept the "Another Opportunity for Back 2 Books" Grant from the Illinois State Library in the Amount of $5,000 for East High and Simmons Middle School

X.B.2. Motion to Approve the Resolution Authorizing Sale of Personal Property

X.B.3. Motion to Approve a Summer School Proposal in the Amount of $1,516,160

X.B.4. Motion to Approve the Full Day Kindergarten Center Positions in the Amount of $2,195,000

X.B.5. Motion to Approve a Request for a Building and Grounds Supervisor at East High School

X.B.6. Motion to Approve the Resolution Authorizing the Superintendent to take all Necessary Steps to Engage Clear Perspectives as the Districts Investment Advisor and Investment Manager

X.B.7. Motion to Approve the Resolution Authorizing the Superintendent to take all Necessary Steps to Terminate Agreements with River Street Advisors, LLC and Pershing Advisor Solutions, LLC

X.B.8. Motion to Approve the Terms of Separation Agreement with Dr. Jerome Roberts

XI. Executive Session for the Purpose of Discussing Student Discipline and the Appointment, Employment and Dismissal of a Specific Employee

XII. Action Resulting from Executive Session, if any

XIII. Motion to Approve the Personnel Report, as listed

XIII.A. Resignations

XIII.B. Appointments

XIII.C. Retirements

XIII.D. Resolution Regarding Non-Renewal of Part-Time and Grant Certificated Teachers

XIII.E. Resolution Regarding Non-Renewal of First, Second and Third Year Probationary Teachers

XIII.F. Suspensions

XIII.G. Leaves

XIV. Board Comments

XV. Informational Items, if any

XV.A. News Articles

XVI. Adjournment