March 18, 2021 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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I. Call to Order
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II. Pledge of Allegiance
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III. Roll Call
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IV. Audience
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V. Consent Agenda **
Description:
Minutes of regular meeting held February 18, 2021
Minutes of closed meeting held February 18, 2021 March Bills Payable February Treasurer's Report |
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VI. Superintendent's Report
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VI.A. March Student of the Month
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Dominick Tadewald was selected as the March Student of the Month, but is unable to join us in person for the meeting. He has pre-recorded a video that will be shared. We celebrate Dominick’s accomplishments and recognition!
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VI.B. Excellence in Education Award - 3rd Quarter
Description:
Max Boton will be in attendance to recognize his receipt of the 3rd quarter Excellence in Education Award.
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VI.C. Blended Learning Plan Update
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We are excited to return to our original Blended Learning Plan and have students on campus two days per week. The ability to increase student attendance comes as a direct result of Revised Public Health Guidance for Schools released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) and Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) yesterday. Generally speaking, previous guidelines have been modified to lessen the barriers for in-person learning. A few of the most significant changes include:
Additionally, indicators of community transmission continue to decline and have helped to inform our decision-making for increased student attendance. We look forward to these changes being implemented effective March 29, 2021. We will continue to look for additional ways to increase in-person learning opportunities, within the constraints of the updated requirements. |
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VI.D. Assessment Update
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We are still awaiting final word from the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) regarding spring assessments, but we do know a few things for certain. The following assessments will remain required:
The PSAT for grades 9 and 10 is no longer required and will not take place. ISBE will be seeking maximum flexibility for accountability as it relates to assessment. That will be very important as we anticipate participation rates will be much lower than normal, given our blended learning model. I will follow up with additional assessment and accountability information as soon as it is received. |
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VI.E. Extension of COVID Related Positions **
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Last school year, the Board of Education approved several personnel additions to comply with ISBE and IDPH guidelines for the 2020/21 school year. Based on the knowledge that we have at this time, it is anticipated we may need these positions for the 2021/22 school year as well. Recommend approval of the following positions for the 2021/22 school year:
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VI.F. Resolution Authorizing Non-Renewal and Dismissal of Permanent Substitute Teachers and Reduction of Assignment **
Description:
Recommend approval of the Resolution Authorizing Non-Renewal and Dismissal of Permanent Substitute Teachers and Reduction of Assignment as presented.
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VI.G. Resolution Authorizing Non-Reemployment of Part-Time, Non-Tenured Teachers **
Description:
Recommend approval of the Resolution Authorizing Non-Reemployment of Part-Time, Non-Tenured Teachers as presented.
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VI.H. Summer Coaching Recommendations **
Description:
Recommend approval of the summer athletic coaches as presented, conditional upon if a season is able to take place.
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VI.I. Personnel **
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Recommend the employment of the following individuals:
Accept the retirement/resignation letters from the following individuals:
Notification of FMLA for the following individuals:
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VI.J. Principal's Report
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Mr. Schmidt will give his monthly Principal’s Report. |
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VII. Business Affairs
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VII.A. Summer School Recommendation **
Description:
As a district, we are discussing this summer, summer school, and how best to help students recoup credits and limit learning loss. I will have a recommendation for you at the meeting to discuss.
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VII.B. 2020-21 Tentative Amended Budget **
Description:
Attached is the 2020/21 tentative amended budget for your review. Changes have been made to accommodate increases in Title I, II, and IV grants, increase in federal revenue tied to the CARES Act, decrease in costs on special education transportation, and decrease in local revenue tied to school fees and interest. Per statute, the amended budget must be on display for the statutory 30 days. It will be on the May agenda for hearing and approval. Recommend placing the tentative amended 2020/21 budget on display for the statutory 30 days.
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VIII. Other Business
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VIII.A. FOIA Requests
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IX. Closed Session
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X. Action Items from Closed Session Discussion
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X.A. Potential Board action regarding personnel **
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XI. Adjourn
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