July 21, 2015 at 6:30 PM - REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING
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A. Call to Order and Roll Call. 6:30 p.m.
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B. Enter Into Closed Session for the purpose of discussion (If needed).
Description:
Submitted to the Board of Education is a motion to Enter Into Closed Session for the purpose of discussing:
(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). (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). (14) Discussion of minutes of meetings lawfully closed under the Open Meetings Act, whether for purposes of approval by the body of the minutes or semi-annual review of the minutes as mandated by Section 2.06. 5ILCS 120/2(c)(14). We have some concerns regarding the vagueness of several of the Executive Session Minutes. Legally, you are required to have some substance regarding the discussion in Executive Session. As we go forward, we will make sure the Executive Session Minutes have the minimal description of the discussion during the Executive Session, beyond just naming the topics. If you release these Executive Session Minutes, we are concerned that someone may point out the lack of substance. |
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C. Return to Open Session (Roll Call Vote). 7:30 p.m.
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D. Pledge of Allegiance.
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E. Public Comment/Response.
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F. Changes/Additions to the Agenda.
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F. Changes/Addition to the Agenda.
Item F is a new addition to your agenda. It allows Board Members to add or modify the agenda at the beginning of the meeting. The Board President will need consensus to modify the agenda. |
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G. Superintendent's Report.
Description:
Mr. Patt will be discussing the following in preparation for the 2015-16 school year:
• He will comment on the change of starting times at all elementary buildings and Hauser. •He will share with you some of the Professional Development plans that are now taking shape. •Kindergarten Update. •Superintendent Search - 1st Step. •School Improvement Time & Calendar. |
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H. Approval of Consent Agenda.
Description:
Utilization of a Consent Agenda should not limit the Board’s ability to make District issues as transparent as possible. You have the right as an individual Board Member to request any item under the Consent Agenda to be moved from the Consent Agenda and placed under business for discussion and action. If you want to have a no-vote or abstention recorded on any item, this would be reason for removal of an item off the Consent Agenda.
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H.1. Minutes of the Previous Meetings.
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H.1.a. Regular Business Meeting, June 16, 2015.
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H.1.b. Closed Session #1, June 16, 2015.
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H.1.c. Closed Session #2, June 16, 2015.
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H.1.d. Facilities and Space Committee Meeting, June 25, 2015.
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H.1.e. Minutes of the Special Meeting, July 7, 2015.
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H.1.f. Minutes of the Closed Session Meeting, July 7, 2015.
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H.2. Personnel Report. (Discussion & Action).
Description:
We are excited about recommending Margaret Schuler for the Executive Secretary to the Superintendent position. We are recommending a salary of $47,000 and an additional $3,000 stipend for attendance to Board Meetings. As we mentioned before, the board will be realizing a savings of over $50,000 per year with the elimination of Juanita Patton's position. Please note that Sue Moorhead's salary was $66,114.
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H.3. Payables Pre List as of 06.30.15.
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H.4. Payables Pre-List as of 7.21.15.
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H.5. Board Policies - 2nd Read/Final Adoption IASB Press Issue 88.
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H.5.a. Policy 2:250 - Access To District Public Records.
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H.5.b. Policy 3:40 - Superintendent, Duties and Authority.
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H.5.c. Policy 3:50 - Administrative Personnel, Other Than The Superintendent.
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H.5.d. Policy 3:60 - Administrative Responsibility of the Building Principal.
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H.5.e. Policy 4:45 - Insufficient Fund Checks and Debt Recovery.
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H.5.f. Policy 5:40 - Communicable and Chronic Infectious Disease.
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H.5.g. Policy 5:120 - Ethics and Conduct.
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H.5.h. Policy 5:180 - Temporary Illness or Temporary Incapacity.
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H.5.i. Policy 5:270 - Employment At-Will, Compensation, and Assignment.
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H.5.j. Policy 5:290 - Employment Termination and Suspensions.
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H.5.k. Policy 5:330 - Sick Days, Vacation, Holidays, and Leaves.
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H.5.l. Policy 6:15 - School Accountability.
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H.5.m. Policy 6:40 - Curriculum Development.
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H.6. Review of Executive Session Minutes (Last Six Months).
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Action To Remain Closed.
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H.7. Approval to Change Start Times for All Schools - New Schedule.
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H.7.a. Hauser Jr. High - 8:00 a.m. - 3:05 p.m.
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H.7.b. Ames School - 8:15 a.m. - 2:55 p.m.
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H.7.c. Blythe Park School - 8:15 a.m. - 2:55 p.m.
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H.7.d. Central School - 8:15 a.m. - 2:55 p.m.
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H.7.e. Hollywood School - 8:15 a.m. - 2:55 p.m.
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H.8. Approval of Sync Solution Software.
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H.9. Copy Paper - Acceptance of Bid from Midland Paper Company (lowest bid).
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H.10. Grocery Bid: Acceptance of Bid from Gordon Food Service (GFS) (only responsive bidder).
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H.11. ED-RED Membership.
Description:
This is a membership based organization and the annual fee is $2,250.00 which covers the entire district. Board members and staff can attend if so desired. It also includes monthly newsletters to all Board members. The Kick-Off is in October and in the past, our representative always attended. Their 2015-16 meeting dates have not yet been posted, however, the meetings are typically held on Friday afternoons/early evening Feel free to visit their website at www.edred.org for more information; including Legislative Issues, Legislative Information, 99th General Assembly/House & Senate, Legislative Districts and Directory.
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I. Riverside Education Council.
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J. Board Member Comments.
Description:
This allows every Board Member to comment on District related activities such as the school play, band concert, or graduation activities as you recently experienced. The Board President can also discuss appointments or special assignments involving Board Members and Board
Committees. President Miller will be discussing appointments to the R.E.C. Liaison, PTA/O Liaison, and the Discipline Code Committee. He may also discuss other Ad Hoc Committees. |
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J.1. Committee Reports.
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J.1.a. Appointment of IASB Liason.
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J.1.b. Appointment of ED-RED Liaison.
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J.1.c. Appointment of a Student Handbook Board Representative.
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J.1.d. Facilities and Space/Enrollment Committee.
Description:
The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, August 5, 2015 at 6:30 p.m.
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K. New Business/Discussion.
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K.1. Review of District's Beliefs, Mission, Vision and last year's Goals.
Mission Statement: •To provide each student a challenging education which promotes academic excellence, encourages creativity, develops critical thinking, and fosters respect for self, community, and the environment. Vision: •Five schools, one district, optimizing excellence for every child, every day. Belief Statements: •Support the academic excellence and social, emotional growth of all children. •Engage in relevant professional learning experiences. •Demonstrate fiscal responsibility and informed decision making. •Implement a variety of procedures, systems, and tools for continuous improvement. •Communicate proactively with all stakeholders. District 96 Goals: •Academic and Professional Excellence: To ensure innovative and challenging experiences to optimize teaching and learning. •Financial and Operational Excellence: To establish and maintain fiscally responsible and efficient processes for long term District success. •Rigorous Communications: To communicate in a purposeful manner to all stakeholders.
Description:
The current vision, mission and goals for 2014-15 need to be reviewed and new goals set for 2015-16. This could take place as part of the Strategic Planning Process.
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K.2. Tentative Goals for 2015-16 School Year.
Description:
The following four goals are drafts for board consideration. The fist two are quite obvious; the first being the selection of your new superintendent and the second being the development of a strategic plan. The last two goals were drafted by Merryl Brownlow addressing the issues of teaching and learning.
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K.2.a. Superintendent Search.
Conduct an extensive search for a superintendent resulting in selection of the final candidates on or before April 1, 2016. The search will involve representatives of all district stakeholders and a site visit by board members to the finalist's current district. |
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K.2.b. Comprehensive Strategic Plan.
Develop a comprehensive strategic plan for District 96 involving all stakeholders. Adopt the plan by board action on or before May 1, 2016. |
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K.2.c. Instructional Program.
Provide all students with access to a consistent, innovative, rigorous instructional program grounded in best practice as characterized by a fully articulated and aligned curriculum and individualized instruction determined by a comprehensive formal and informal assessment framework with an appropriate multi-tiered system of support. |
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K.2.d. Student Success.
Promote the success of all students by establishing a culture of professional learning emphasizing continuous improvement in a system within a professional practice framework that examines teaching and learning in connection with student growth. |
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K.3. Summer School 2015.
Description:
Steve Elgeness and Barbi Chisholm will be on hand to comment on the first two days of summer school.
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L. Business.
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L.1. Strategic Planning Proposals - (Possible Consultant Services Contract).
Description:
I move that the Board of Education approve the Strategic Planning Proposal from RJM Consulting, Inc. for a one time payment of $9,000.00, as presented.
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L.1.a. RJM Consulting, Inc.
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L.1.b. Consortium for Educational Changes.
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L.1.c. ECRA Group.
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L.2. Discussion of Tentative Budget.
Description:
David Sellers will be in attendance to answer any questions. Keep in mind, the major part of any budget deals with personnel. Every decision you make regarding personnel additions has a significant impact on the budget.
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M. Old Business.
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N. Public Comment/Response.
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O. Future Meeting Dates.
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O.1. July 25, 2015 - Special Meeting, Saturday, July 25, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. in the Learning Resource Center at Hauser Jr. High School.
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O.2. August 4, 2015 - Committee of the Whole, 6:00 p.m. in the Learning Resource Center at Hauser Jr. High School.
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O.3. August 18, 2015 - Regular Business Meeting, 6:30 p.m. in the Learning Resource Center at Hauser Jr. High School.
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P. Information Items.
Description:
These items are usually items that the Board appropriately makes public but generally, there is no comments made on these items. However, the Board should always feel free to ask questions or comment on any information items listed.
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P.1. Status of Kindergarten Assignments.
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P.2. FOIA Requests.
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P.3. FOIA Response.
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P.4. Financial Statements.
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P.5. District 96 Credit Card Statements.
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P.6. Budget Progress Statement.
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P.7. 2015-16 State Approved School Calendar.
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P.8. IASB Membership.
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P.9. LADSE Report July 2015.
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P.10. Legal Bills for the Month of July, 2015.
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P.11. Riverside Brookfield SD208 Stadium/Field Renovation - 2 Week Look Ahead.
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Q. Enter Into Closed Session. (If needed).
Description:
Submitted to the Board of Education is a motion to Enter Into Closed Session for the purpose of discussing:
•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). •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). |
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R. Return to Open Session.
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S. Adjournment.
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