Public Meeting Agenda: December 9, 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.

II.B. Collective negotiating matters between the Board of Education and its employees or their representatives.

III. TRUTH-IN-TAXATION HEARING - 6:15 P.M. - BOARD ROOM

IV. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG - 6:30 P.M. -BOARD ROOM

V. 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, December 9, 2024.

VI. OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC INPUT

VI.A. Tom Reedy - Stifel (Outstanding Debt and Refunding Overview)

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 November 18, 2024

VII.A.2. Closed Meeting of November 18, 2024

VII.B. Administrators' Reports

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

VII.B.1. Building Principals' Reports

Description: Mrs. Beth Norman
Mr. Kevin Mikuce
Mr. Adam Spicer
Mr. Scott Maupin

VII.B.2. Technology Director's Report

Description: Mr. Mark Langusch

VII.B.3. Curriculum Director's Report

Description: Mr. Matt Swick

VII.B.4. Superintendent's Report

Description: Mr. Kevin Feeney:

a. Illinois Freedom of Information Act Report: None at this time.

b. Dates to Remember: Please see attachment

c. As of November 30, 2023, we had received 98.38% of our 2022 levy. As of November 30, 2024, we have received 98.46% of our 2023 levy.

d. Area 5 Speech Competition results: Please see attachment.

e. We have been notified of the final 2025 IMRF Rate. We will increase from 12.62% to 12.89%.

f. SOWIC notes. Please see attached.

g. Fund Balances as of November 30, 2024: See attachment.

VII.C. Treasurer's Report

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

VII.D. Bills and Payroll

Description: It is my recommendation that you approve the bills and payroll for the month of November 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 November 2024.

VII.F. Monthly Financial Report

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

VII.G. Student Activity Fund Reports

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

VII.H. Additions to the 2024-2025 Substitute List

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:
None at this time.

VII.L. Sale or Disposal of Property No Longer Needed for School Purposes

Description: Football Weight Room Equipment:
1. All Iron Plates
2. 5 Benches
3. 4 Squat Racks
4. 2 Back Extension Cushions
5. Curl Rack
6. Bar Bell Pyramid with Barbells
7. Dip Chairs

VII.M. Approve the Second Reading and Adoption of Board Policies as Amended and Presented during their First Reading

2:105 – Ethics and Gift Ban
2:120 – Board Member Development
4:30 – Revenue and Investments
4:60 – Purchases and Contracts
4:150 – Facility Management and Building Programs
4:170 - Safety
5:10 – Equal Employment Opportunity and Minority Recruitment
5:20 – Workplace Harassment Prohobited
5:90 – Abused and Neglected Child Reporting
5:120 – Employee Ethics; Code of Professional Conduct; and Conflict of Interest
5:125 – Personal Technology and Social Media; Usage and Conduct
5:230 – Maintaining Student Discipline
6:60 – Curriculum Content
6:135 – Accelerated Placement Program
6:270 – Guidance and Counseling Program
7:10 – Equal Educational Opportunities
7:100 – Health, Eye, and Dental Examinations; Immunizations; and Exclusion of Students
7:200 – Suspension Procedures
8:10 – Connection with the Community

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 or Terminations

VIII.B.1.a. One WMS Wrestling Coach

Description: Mr. Feeney supports the resignation of a Wilmington Middle School Wrestling Coach for the 2024-2025 school year, effective immediately.

VIII.B.2. Retirements

VIII.B.2.a. One Bruning Secretary

Description: Mr. Feeney supports the irrevocable notice of retirement submitted by the Bruning Elementary School Secretary, effective at the end of her 2024-2025 school year contract.

VIII.B.3. Leaves of Absence

VIII.B.4. Reassignments

VIII.B.5. Recommendations for Employment

VIII.B.5.a. One WHS Assistant Boys' Basketball Coach

Description: Mr. Feeney supports Mr. Goff's recommendation to employ a WHS Assistant Boys' Basketball Coach for the 2024-2025 school year, at Step 1 on the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Employment is pending compliance with all federal, state, and local guidelines.

VIII.B.5.b. One WMS Assistant Wrestling Coach

Description: Mr. Feeney supports Mr. Spicer's recommendation to employ a WMS Assistant Wrestling Coach for the 2024-2025 school year, at Step 5 on the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Employment is pending compliance with all federal, state, and local guidelines.

VIII.B.5.c. One Volunteer WHS Girls' Soccer Coach

Description: Mr. Feeney supports Mr. Goff's recommendation to employ a volunteer WHS Girls Soccer Coach for the 2024-2025 school year. Employment is pending compliance with all federal, state, and local guidelines.

VIII.C. Approve Resolution 14-24; Certification of 2024 Levy

Description: It is my recommendation that you approve Resolution No.14-24: 2024 Levy.
This levy is a 25% increase, not counting bond and interest. This levy will allow us to use a rate of approximately 4.6634% on our Impact Aid application rather than approximately 4.0069% which the Reality Levy would give us. The higher rate should generate more Impact Aid dollars for us.

VIII.D. Adopt the Revised Memorandum of Understanding with Joliet Junior College for Dual Credit Courses

Description: It is my recommendation that you adopt the revised Memorandum of Understanding with Joliet Junior College for Dual Credit Courses, as presented.

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 regular meeting on Monday, January 13, 2025, at 6:30 PM. Closed session will begin at 6:00 PM.

December 9, 2024 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting

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