Public Meeting Agenda: December 15, 2022 at 7:00 PM - Tax Levy Hearing at 6:45 / Board of Education Regular Meeting

I. Call to Order

II. Pledge of Allegiance

III. Roll Call

IV. Consent Agenda **

Description: Minutes of regular meeting held November 17, 2022
Minutes of closed meeting held November 17, 2022
December Bills Payable
November Treasurer's Report
Destruction of closed meeting audio recording from June 17, 2021

V. Superintendent’s Report – Recognition and Informational Items

V.A. Student Recognition

Description: Emily O’Dowd will be in attendance so that we may recognize her accomplishments in being selected the December Student of the Month.

V.B. New Course Proposals for 2024/25

Description: Dr. Noisey will be highlighting the following dual credit course proposals for consideration for the 2024/25 school year:

Biology 123                     Principles of Biology
Education 124                Child Development for Educators
English 121                     Composition 1
English 122                     Composition 2
History 121                      History of Western Civilization to 1500
History 122                      History of Western Civilization 1500 to Present
Social Studies 221         Comparative Political Systems

V.C. Fall Athletic Accomplishments

Description: Athletic Director Tom Ross will be in attendance to share highlights from our fall athletic programs.

V.D. New Athletic Proposals

Description: Mr. Ross will also discuss a proposal to add an additional level and corresponding coach for the girls’ volleyball and boys’ lacrosse athletic programs. These proposals are being made to meet the interest level of our student athletes. Here are a few details for the Board of Education to consider from Mr. Ross’ presentation:

In girls’ volleyball, there were thirty-seven student-athletes cut in 2022 and thirty-eight cut in 2021. With an additional level, we would be able to roster more athletes and provide more opportunities in volleyball for our current and future student athletes. Such an increase would move girls’ volleyball from four levels to five levels.

Lacrosse is one of the fastest growing sports in the United States, and this is reflected locally. In 2021, there were thirty-eight student athletes in our lacrosse program. With our preseason meetings, over fifty-four student athletes have expressed interest in the lacrosse program. In addition, the lacrosse coaches are running a youth camp this month, and over seventy youth players have already signed up for our upcoming camp. With an additional level, we will be able to provide more opportunities in lacrosse for our current and future student athletes. Such a move would increase boys’ lacrosse from two levels to three levels.

Based on conference, county, and state-wide completion, we are confident that the increased scheduling demands that come with additional levels will be able to be met. Additionally, facility usage, transportation, and both practice and game scheduling have been considered with these proposals, and we are confident that we have the necessary resources in those areas as well.

V.E. School Board Policy Modifications – First Reading

Description: I am recommending changes to the following School Board Policies based on direction from the Illinois Association of School Boards and legal counsel:

Section 200 School Board
2:100        Board Member Conflict of Interest
2:105        Ethics and Gift Ban
2:210        Organizational School Board Meeting
2:265        Title IX Sexual Harassment Grievance Procedure

Section 400 Operational Services
4:10          Fiscal and Business Management
4:140        Waiver of Student Fees
4:165        Awareness and Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse and Grooming Behaviors

Section 500 Personnel
5:20          Workplace Harassment Prohibited
5:120        Employee Ethics; Code of Professional Conduct; and Conflict of Interest
5:220        Substitute Teachers
5:250        Leaves of Absence
5:280        Duties and Qualifications
5:320        Evaluation
5:330        Sick Days, Vacation, Holidays, and Leaves

Section 600 Instruction
6:15          School Accountability
6:20          School Year Calendar and Day
6:250        Community Resource Persons and Volunteers
6:255        Assemblies and Ceremonies
6:260        Complaints About Curriculum, Instructional Materials, and Programs
6:310        High School Credit for Non-District Experiences; Course Substitutions; Re -Entering Students
6:340        Student Testing and Assessment Program
6:50          School Wellness
6:60          Curriculum Content
6:65          Student Social and Emotional Development

Section 700 Students
7:100        Health, Eye, and Dental Examinations; Immunizations; and Exclusion of Students
7:180        Prevention of and Response to Bullying, Intimidation, and Harassment
7:250        Student Support Services
7:285        Anaphylaxis Prevention, Response, and Management Program
7:290        Suicide and Depression Awareness and Prevention
7:340        Student Records
7:50          School Admissions and Student Transfers To and From Non-District Schools

The PRESS Update Memo is included to provide supporting information for all other proposed changes. These policies are presented as a first reading only this evening. They will be presented for a second reading and potential action at the January meeting.

V.F. Joint Conference Session Debrief

Description: I have included this as an agenda item for any interested Board members to share information learned in Joint Conference professional development sessions.

V.G. Principal’s Report

Description: Mr. Schmidt will give his monthly Principal’s Report.

V.H. Student Representative’s Report

Description: Nicole Kaminski will give her monthly Student Representative’s Report.

VI. Public Comment

VII. Superintendent’s Report – Action Items

VII.A. School Board Policy Modification **

Description: School Board Policy 7:70, Attendance and Truancy, has a submission deadline of January 13, 2023, to the Illinois State Board of Education. We were awaiting the sample IASB policy, which was received in the most recent PRESS update. Due to the timing requirement, we are recommending a waiver of the first reading and move to approve Policy 7:70 at this time.

VII.B. Athletic Proposals **

Description: To accommodate student-athlete interest, the administration is recommending approval of an additional level and corresponding coach for the girls’ volleyball program, effective the 23/24 school year, and an additional level and corresponding coach for the boys’ lacrosse program, effective immediately.

VII.C. Foreign Language Trip Requests **

Description: The foreign language department is requesting to reschedule foreign language trips that were not able to take place as initially planned in 2019 and tentatively rescheduled several times since then. Details are as follows:

French faculty, students, and chaperones will travel to France from March 22 to March 30, 2024 to gain a deeper understanding of the history of the French language and fully immerse students in the language and culture. The approximate cost of trip is $4,223 and families will also be required to purchase the Ultimate Plus insurance. A copy of the proposed itinerary is included.

Spanish department faculty, students, and chaperones will travel to Spain from March 22 to March 31, 2024 to gain a deeper understanding of the history of the Spanish language and fully immerse students in the language and culture. The approximate cost of the trip is $4,322 and families will also be required to purchase the Ultimate Plus insurance. A copy of the proposed itinerary is included.

VII.D. Overnight Trip Requests **

Description: The Math Team is requesting an overnight stay to travel to a regional competition from February 24 to February 25, 2023. The location is tentative, but more than likely we will be assigned to the DeKalb competition. The majority of trip costs will be paid with activity funds, with the exception of chaperone and fuel costs.

The Speech Team is requesting an overnight stay to travel to a sectional competition from February 10 to February 11, 2023. The location is tentative, but we are anticipating the competition to take place at DeKalb High School. The majority of trip costs will be paid with activity funds, with the exception of entry fees, chaperone and fuel costs.

Recommend approval of the overnight trips as presented.

VII.E. Personnel ** REVISED

Description: Recommend the employment of the following individuals:

Kay Ann Blaszczyk, Full-time Substitute, $230 per day, starting 12/6/2022
Mikeely Taylan, Paraprofessional, $17.05/hr., starting 12/12/2022
Tiffany Beaudry, on-call Food Service Sub, $15.00/hr. starting TBD
Nicole DiMaggio, Asst. Cheer Coach
Nicole Maurer, BDIPS Paraprofessional, $19.94/hr., starting 12/19/2022
Renee Murrin, Bus Driver, $20.54/hr., effective 12/13/2022
Jason Montemayor, Asst. Wrestling Coach

Recommend accepting the resignation from the following:

Dan Young, Football coach, effective immediately

Recommend wage adjustment for Richard Wetter from $19.40/hr. to $20.90/hr., effective 12/19/2022

VIII. Business Affairs

VIII.A. Final 2022 Tax Levy **

Description: Last month, I presented the tentative 2022 Certificate of Tax Levy. Attached, please find the final 2022 Certificate of Tax Levy, along with the Resolution to Spread a Tax Levy for Year 2022, the Resolution to Levy Certain Special Taxes for Special Education District IMRF Purposes, and the Resolution for Levying for Working Cash Fund Purposes for the Year 2022. There has been no change to what was presented last month. Recommend approval of the 2022 Final Tax Levy as presented.

VIII.B. Coaching and Activities Meeting **

Description: We presented to you last month the results of the Coaching and Sponsor meeting that we have in conjunction with the union each year. There was an additional request that was discovered after the recommendation was made last month that got missed. We reconvened the committee and discussed an additional dance coach. I’ve included data for you to review and our formal recommendation. The data supports the addition of a .50 Assistant Dance coach. Recommend approval of a .50 Assistant Dance Coach for 2022-2023, with the coach/athlete ratios reviewed after the season is over.

IX. Other Business

IX.A. FOIA Requests

X. Closed Session

X.A. Student disciplinary cases 5 ILCS 120/2 (c)(9) **

X.B. The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) **

X.C. Collective negotiating matters between the public body and its employees or their representatives 5 ILCS 120/2/(c)(2)

XI. Action items from closed session discussion

XI.A. Potential Board action regarding placement of students **

XII. Adjourn

December 15, 2022 at 7:00 PM - Tax Levy Hearing at 6:45 / Board of Education Regular Meeting

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