February 17, 2015 at 6:30 PM - REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING

A. Call to Order and Roll Call.                                                                           6:30 p.m.

B. Enter Into Closed Session for the purpose of discussing (Roll Call Vote).

B.1. The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee to determine its validity.  5ILCS 120/2(c)(1).

B.2. Collective negotiating matters between the school board and its employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees.  5ILCS 120/2(c)(2).

B.3. The purchase or lease of real property for the use of the school board, including meetings held for the purpose of discussing whether a particular parcel should be acquired.  5 ILCS 120/2(c)(5).

C.   Return to Open Session (Roll Call Vote).                                                   7:30 p.m.

D. Public Comment/Response.
*  Sign in on the comment sheet located on the counter near the entrance of the Hauser Library.
*  Step up to the microphone, if available.
*  Identify oneself by name and address, and be brief.
*  Ordinarily, comments shall be limited to 5 minutes.
*  Board President may shorten or lengthen an individual's opportunity to speak.
*  If a number of individuals wish to address the Board on the same subject, the group is encouraged to appoint a spokesperson.

D.1. FOIA Requests.

D.1.a. B. Skolnik.

D.1.b. B. Skolnik - Requests for List of Closed Session Recordings On File.

D.1.c. B. Skolnik  - Requests copies of any/all letters from Mr. Sinde to Ms. Mangia from 1.1.15 to 2.3.15 and Copy of Resignation Submitted by Ms. J. Knabe.

D.2. D96 FOIA Response.

D.2.a. B. Skolnik 1.28.15.

D.2.b. B. Skolnik 1.29.15.

D.2.c. B. Skolnik - 2.6.15.

E. Announcements.

F. Presentations from the Floor.

F.1. Evans, Marshall, Pease Presentation of FY 2013-2014 Audit.

G. Minutes of the Previous Meetings (Roll Call Vote).

G.1. Regular Business Meeting, January 20, 2015.

G.2. Minutes of the Closed Session (#1), January 20, 2015.

G.3. Minutes of the Closed Session (#2), January 20, 2015.

G.4. Minutes of the Finance Committee Meeting, February 3, 2015.

G.5. Minutes of the Special Board Meeting, February 3, 2015.

G.6. Minutes of the Closed Session, February 3, 2015.

H. District Mission - Priorities and Goals - Reports from the Superintendent and Staff.

H.1. Priorities and Goals.

H.2. District 96 2014-15 Enrollment Report.

H.3. District 96 Substitute Report

I. From School Board Committees.

I.1. Finance Committee.

I.2. Education Committee.

J. From Superintendent's Committees.

J.1. Policy.

J.2. Technology Steering Committee.

K. Riverside Education Council.

L. Financial Information Items.

L.1. Facilities Improvements for Summer 2015:  Progress Update.

L.2. Financial Statements.

L.3. District 96 Credit Card Statements.

L.4. Budget Progress Statement

M. Financial Action Items. (Roll Call Vote).

M.1. Payables Pre-List as of 1.30.15.

M.2. Payables Pre-List as of 2.17.15.

M.3. FY 2013-14 Audit.

N. Other Action Items (Roll Call Vote).

N.1. 2015-16 School Calendar - Draft 1 (1st Reading).

N.2. Board Policies - 2nd Reading/Final Adoption - IASB Press Issue 86.

N.2.a. Policy 2:20 - Powers and Duties of the Board of Education, Indemnification.

N.2.b. Policy 2:200 -Types of School Board Meetings (Policy Unchanged, Update to Footnote Only).

N.2.c. Policy 2:220 - School Board Meeting Procedures (Policy Unchanged, Update to Footnote Only).

N.2.d. Policy 2:230 - Public Participation at School Board Meetings and Petitions to the Board (Policy Unchanged, Update to Footnote Only).

N.2.e. Policy 4:60 - Purchases and Contracts.

N.2.f. Policy 5:30 - Hiring Process and Criteria.

N.2.g. Policy 5:260 - Student Teachers.

N.2.h. Policy 5:330 - Educational Support Personnel - Sick Days, Vacation, Holidays and Leaves.

N.2.i. Policy 7:180 - Prevention of and Response to Bullying, Intimidation, and Harassment.

N.2.j. Policy 7:20 - Harassment of Students Prohibited.

N.2.k. Policy 7:240 - Conduct Code for Participants in Extracurricular Activities.

N.3. Board Policies - 2nd Reading/Final Adoption - IASB Press Issue 86, Recommended Policies for 5 Year Review.

N.3.a. Policy 2:40 - Board Member Qualifications.

N.3.b. Policy 2:50 - Board Member Term of Office.

N.3.c. Policy 2:60 - Board Member Removal from Office.

N.3.d. Policy 2:80 - Board Member Oath and Conduct.

N.3.e. Policy 2:240 - Board Policy Development.

N.3.f. Policy 4:40 - Incurring Debt.

N.3.g. Policy 4:55 - Use of Credit and Procurement Cards.

N.3.h. Policy 4:90 - Activity Funds.

N.3.i. Policy 5:310 - Compensatory Time-Off.

N.3.j. Policy 7:170 - Damage to School Property.

N.3.k. Policy 7:200 - Suspension Procedures.

N.4. Board Policies - 1st Reading - IASB Press Issue 87.

N.4.a. Policy 2:140 - Communications To and From the Board.

N.4.b. Policy 2:140-E - Guidance for Board Member Communications, Including Email Use.

N.4.c. Policy 4:10 - Fiscal and Business Management (No change to policy - only the footnote has been updated).

N.4.d. Policy 4:45 - Insufficient Fund checks and Debt Recovery.

N.4.e. Policy 4:110 - Transportation.

N.4.f. Policy 4:120 - Food Services.

N.4.g. Policy 4:130 - Free and Reduced Price Food Services.

N.4.h. Policy 4:150 - Facility Management and Building Programs.

N.4.i. Policy 5:10 - Equal Employment Opportunity and Minority Recruitment.

N.4.j. Policy 5:130 - Responsibilities Concerning Internal Information.

N.4.k. Policy 5:185 - Family and Medical Leave.

N.4.l. Policy 5:220 - Substitute Teachers.

N.4.m. Policy 5:250 - Leaves of Absence.

N.4.n. Policy 6:20 - School Year Calendar and Day.

N.4.o. Policy 6:60 - Curriculum Content.

N.4.p. Policy 6:110 - Programs for Students At Risk of Academic Failure and/or Dropping Out of School and Graduation Incentives Program.

N.4.q. Policy 6:280 - Grading and Promotion.

N.4.r. Policy 6:300 - Graduation Requirements.

N.4.s. Policy 6:310 - High School Credit for Non-District Experiences; Course Substitutions; Re-Entering Students.

N.4.t. Policy 6:340 - Student Testing and Assessment Program.

N.4.u. Policy 7:50 - School Admissions and Student Transfers To and From Non-District Schools.

N.4.v. Policy 7:100 - Health, Eye, and Dental Examinations; Immunizations; and Exclusion of Students.

N.4.w. Policy 7:220 - Bus Conduct.

N.4.x. Policy 7:270 - Administering Medicines to Students.

N.4.y. Policy 8:20 - Community Use of School Facilities.

O. New Business/Discussion Items.

O.1. Tax Rebate Grant Program.

P. Future Meeting Dates.

P.1. March 3, 2015 - Education Committee Meeting, 7:00 p.m. in the Learning Resource Center at Hauser Jr. High School.

P.2. March 17, 2015 - Regular Business Meeting, 6:30 p.m. in the Learning Resource Center at Hauser Jr. High School.

Q. Action Items, After Closed Session.

Q.1. Former Superintendent Compensation Settlement.

Q.2. Personnel Report.

Q.2.a. 2014-15 FMLA Leave Requests, Certified Staff.

Q.2.b. 2014-15 Appointments, Certified Staff.

Q.2.c. 2014-15 Resignations, Certified Staff.

Q.2.d. 2014-15 Letter of Retirements, Certified Staff.

Q.2.e. 2014-15 Appointments (Transfers), Certified Staff.

Q.2.f. 2014-15 Appointments, Non-Certified Staff.

Q.2.g. 2014-15 Resignations, Non-Certified Staff.

Q.2.h. 2014-15 Letter of Retirements, Non-Certified Staff.

Q.2.i. 2014-15 Appointments (Transfers), Non-Certified Staff.

R. Adjournment.