Public Meeting Agenda: February 12, 2024 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting

I. ROLL CALL - 6:00 P.M. - BOARD ROOM

II. CLOSED SESSION - 6:00 P.M. - CONFERENCE ROOM

Description: To discuss in closed session and to take action in open session:

II.A. The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees/coaches.

III. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG - 6:30 P.M. - SMALL GYM

IV. APPROVE THE AGENDA

Description: It is my recommendation that the Board approve the agenda for the regular meeting of the Board of Education of Wilmington Community School District No. 209-U, for Monday, February12, 2024.

V. APPROVE PROCLAMATIONS

Description: It is Dr. Swick's recommendation that you approve academic proclamations as presented for IAR exceeds awards in Math and ELA.

VI. OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC INPUT

VI.A. Presentation of Proclamations

VII. CONSENT AGENDA ACTION ITEMS

VII.A. Approval of Minutes

Description: It is my recommendation that you approve the following minutes as presented:

VII.A.1. Regular Meeting of January 8, 2024

VII.A.2. Closed Meeting of January 8, 2024

VII.A.3. School Board of Education Study Session of January 17, 2024

VII.B. Administrators' Reports

Description: It is my recommendation that you approve the Building Principals', Technology Coordinator's, Curriculum Director's, and Superintendent's Reports, as presented.

VII.B.1. Building Principals' Reports

Description: Mrs. Beth Norman
Mrs. Casey Orellano
Mr. Adam Spicer
Mr. Scott Maupin

VII.B.2. Technology Coordinator's Report

Description: Mr. Mike McCormick

VII.B.3. Curriculum Director's Report

Description: Mr. Matt Swick

VII.B.4. Superintendent's Report

Description: 1. Illinois Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Requests:
a. One FOIA request was received from Mai-Ang Pham of Legal Action Chicago, asking for information regarding unpaid bills for school meals. Matt Swick responded via email to answer all questions. Please see attached.

b. ???One FOIA request was received from Lydia Simrayh, Construction Analyst with Indiana, Illinois, Iowa Foundation for Fair Contracting. She requested a copy of Meeting Minutes from March 14, 2022. Matt Swick responded via email to provide a copy of the requested material.

2. DATES TO REMEMBER:
February 7..............Half-Day In-Service/Early Release: BRU 11:00; SIS/WMS 11:20; WHS 11:15
February 12.............Board Meeting - 5:30 Closed Session; 6:00 Open Session
February 14.............Valentine’s Parties: BRU1:00 - 2:00, SIS 1:45-2:45
February 13.............4^th Grade Patriotic Program 6:30 PM @ WMS
February 16.............WHS Spring Dance 6:30 PM - 10:30 PM
February 19.............No School - President’s Day
March 4..................No School - Pulaski Day
March 18.................Board Meeting - 5:30 Closed Session; 6:00 Open Session

3. There will be sign-up sheets for the Middle School Promotion and High School Graduation. We will need to know if you will be participating in graduation this year.
4. The SOWIC Board Notes for February 2024 are attached.

VII.C. Treasurer's Report

Description: It is my recommendation that you approve the Treasurer's Report for the month of January, 2024, as presented.

VII.D. Bills and Payroll

Description: It is my recommendation that you approve the bills and payroll for the month of February, 2024, as presented.

VII.E. Imprest Fund

Description: It is my recommendation that you approve the Imprest Fund checks as presented, for the month of February, 2024.

VII.F. Monthly Financial Report

Description: It is my recommendation that you approve the Monthly Financial Report as presented, for February, 2024.

VII.G. Student Activity Fund Reports

Description: It is my recommendation that you approve the Student Activity Fund Reports as presented, for February, 2024.

VII.H. Additions to Support Staff Substitute List for 2023-2024

Description: It is my recommendation that you approve the following Additions to the Support Staff Substitute List for 2023-2024:
1. Paige Nutt - Secretarial Substitute
2. Doris Swisher - Custodial Substitute

VII.I. Fundraisers

Description: It is my recommendation that you approve the following Fundraisers:

VII.J. Facility Use

Description: It is my recommendation that you approve the following Facility Use Requests:

VII.K. Donations

Description: It is my recommendation that you accept the following donations:
Books and Monetary Donations to WHS Library for Amy’s Corner, by George and Carol Salaba.

VII.L. Sale or Disposal of Property No Longer Needed for School Purposes: None at this time.

VII.M. Approve Crisis Plan Updates

Description: It is my recommendation that the Board approves the updates that have been made by the Safety Committee to the Crisis Plan.

Page 10 - clarifying and streamlining of language with the following roles: Admin-In-Charge, Media Coordinator, and Parent Coordinators.
Page 12 - updating Stevens Intermediate EMT.
Page 16- Bio Terrorism - page Title adjustment.
Page 18 - elimination of duplication regarding calling 911/ notification of 1^st responders - at the end of the Bomb Threat procedures if a bomb is set off inside of the building.
Page 20 - Bus Accidents - elimination of reference to Social Worker and replaced with Transportation Coordinator.
Page 27 - Natural Gas Leak - removal of step 5 as recommended.
Page 32 - Tornado Warning - addition of reference to Crisis Go utilization to reach all staff and bus drivers.
Page 34 - Intruders/Weapons - addition of reference to Crisis Go utilization.

VIII. OTHER ACTION ITEMS

Description: There is a Motion to approve the following Consent Agenda Items as presented:

VIII.A. Approve Consent Agenda Items

Description: It is my recommendation that you approve the Consent Agenda Items.

VIII.B. Personnel

VIII.B.1. Resignations

VIII.B.1.a. One Wilmington School District Choir Teacher

Description: Mr. Feeney recommends that you approve the resignation of the Wilmington School District Choir Teacher, effective February 29, 2024.

VIII.B.2. Retirements

VIII.B.2.a. One WHS Guidance Counselor

Description: Mr. Feeney recommends that you approve the irrevocable notice of retirement submitted by a WHS Guidance Counselor, effective at the end of the 2027-2028 school year.

VIII.B.2.b. One WMS Art Teacher

Description: It is Mr. Feeney’s recommendation that you approve the irrevocable notice of early retirement submitted by a WMS Art Teacher, effective immediately.

VIII.B.3. Leaves of Absence

VIII.B.4. Reassignments

VIII.B.5. Recommendations for Employment

VIII.B.5.a. One WMS Art Club Sponsor

Description: Mr. Feeney supports Mr. Spicer's recommendation to employ a new WMS Art Club Sponsor for the remainder of the 2023-2024 school year. Employment is pending compliance with all federal, state and local guidelines.

VIII.B.5.b. One SIS Music Teacher

Description: Mr. Feeney supports Mrs. Orellano's recommendation to employ a SIS Music Teacher for the 2024-2025 school year at BA Step 3 on the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Employment is pending compliance with all federal, state, and local guidelines.

VIII.B.5.c. One SIS Third Grade Teacher

Description: Mr. Feeney supports Mrs. Orellano's recommendation to employ a SIS Third Grade Teacher for the 2024-2025 school year at BA Step 6 on the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Employment is pending compliance with all federal, state, and local guidelines.

VIII.C. Approve Document #2-1-24: WHS Spring Co-Curricular Assignments for 2023-2024

Description: It is Mr. Feeney's recommendation that you approve Document No 2-1-24 - Wilmington High School Spring Co-Curricular Assignments for 2023-2024. Stipends are set by the current Collective Bargaining Agreement, and employment is contingent on completion of all paperwork, and meeting all local, state and federal guidelines

VIII.D. Approve the Memorandum of Understanding for the Teachers Union to Create a Sick Bank

Description: It is my recommendation that you approve the Memorandum of Understanding from the Teachers Union to Create a Sick Bank for Nick Dziuban, a teacher at Wilmington High School.

VIII.E. Approve the Participation and Expenses for Terry Anderson to Attend the NAFIS Conference during the 2023-2024 School Year

Description: It is my recommendation that you approve the participation and expenses for Terry Anderson, the School Board President, to attend the NAFIS Conference during the 2023-2024 school year.

VIII.F. Approve the 2024-2025 School Calendar

Description: The School Calendar for the 2024-2025 school year has been reviewed by the Administration and is presented for approval. It is my recommendation that you approve the proposed school calendar for the 2024-2025 school year. Below is a copy of the proposed 2024-2025 school calendar:

VIII.G. Approve 8th Grade Promotion

Description: I support Mr. Spicer's recommendation to approve holding the 8th Grade Promotion on Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 6:00 P.M. in the High School main gym.

VIII.H. Approve WHS Graduation

Description: I support Mr. Maupin's recommendation to hold the High School Graduation on Friday, May 17, 2024 at 7:00 P.M. at the High School.

IX. DISCUSSION ITEMS - PRESIDENT'S PREROGATIVE

Description:             Board Policy - Stephanie Southall and C.J. Dziuban

Facilities Update/Construction Committee - Terry Anderson, Chris Alberico and Tim Cragg

            Foundation for Excellence - Tim Cragg

            Handbook Committee - Chris Alberico and Lauren Kempes

            IASB Delegate/Legislative Liaison - Peggy Kunz

            Negotiations Committee - Terry Anderson and Peggy Kunz

            TAB/Leadership Committee - Terry Anderson

            Three Rivers Governing Board - Lauren Kempes

            WILCO Board of Control - Peggy Kunz

X. CORRESPONDENCE

Description: None at this time.

XI. ADJOURN

Description: To adjourn until the next meeting on Monday, March 18, 2024, at 6:30 PM. Closed session will begin at 6:00 PM.

February 12, 2024 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting

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