March 3, 2011 at 7:00 PM - COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
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I. Call to Order/Roll Call
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(This is how the meeting begins.)
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II. Additions/Changes to Agenda
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(The Board of Education may use this opportunity to pull items out of the consent agenda at regular board meetings to be voted on separately, or may add items for discussion purposes at regular and Committee of the Whole meetings.)
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III. Presentations/Recognitions
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(The Board of Education periodically hears presentations from students, District 33 departments and programs, and outside groups in order to keep the Board informed of District operations and opportunities.)
- Middle School Design Update - Arcon & Associates (Many focus group meetings have taken place and an updated design plan will be presented to the Board for input and reaction. Other focus groups and a town hall meeting are still planned.) - Curriculum Coordinating Council - Kristina Davis-Salazar & Brenda Vishanoff (This is District 33's new curriculum development protocol. It will replace the traditional curriculum adoption cycle.) |
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IV. Public Comment
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(Public comments (limited to 3 minutes each) are welcome at this Board of Education meeting. In order to conduct productive meetings, there will be no dialogue with the public about topics during this meeting. The Board may make a brief response to a public comment, or will provide for follow-up with individuals or groups at a later date, if the Board determines that issues require additional research. For certain issues that require additional understanding the Board may also schedule a special meeting where public dialogue can occur. Thank you for your interest in district issues and for your understanding of meeting protocol.)
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V. Discussion of New / Ongoing Business
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(At a Committee of the Whole meeting the Board of Education will be presented with information on a variety of topics that are expected to require board action at a future meeting. The Board has the opportunity to receive information, to ask questions, to discuss options, and to direct administration to continue working on an item. Items ready for a decision will be listed as an action item on a subsequest meeting agenda.)
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V.A. Finance/Facilities
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V.A.1. Financial update
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(The Board will receive an update on revenues received from the State of Illinois and federal funds.)
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V.A.2. Food service contract
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(Dr. Wolfe will provide the Board with information in preparation for a renewal of the food service contract with Aramark.)
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V.A.3. Joint custodial supplies, paper, and transportation bids
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(Dr. Wolfe will update the Board on plans to submit a combined bid with Districts 25, 33, 34, and 94 for custodial supplies, paper, and transportation contracts. Action to award contracts will follow in a future meeting.)
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V.B. First reading of policy revisions
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(The Board will be asked to conduct a first reading on a number of policy revisions that are prompted by legislative actions.)
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V.C. Kindergarten schedule options
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(Currently, District 33 and most school districts, offer half time kindergarten in the form of AM and PM sessions five days per week. Another option is to provide half time kindergarten in the form of full day with alternating 2 and 3 day sessions per week. This scenario has the benefit of eliminating midday bus routes and saves cost. The Board will discuss other implications of this option to see if it would work in District 33.)
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V.D. Educare program funding options
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(With changes in state funding for preschool, the Board will consider how to utilize future grant funding to operate District 33's and Educare's programs.)
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V.E. Board presentations to staff
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(The Board will discuss holding a series of after school meetings to keep staff members informed of issues and to obtain input from staff on various issues.)
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V.F. Candidate's forum
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(The Board of Education will hear an update on plans for the candidate's forum hosted by Middle School Student Council.)
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V.G. Joint boards meeting - goal discussion
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(The Board will review notes from the joint meeting with the boards from Districts 25, 33, 34, and 94.)
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V.H. Strategic planning follow-up
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(The Board will continue work on setting goals and developing action plans as a result of the strategic planning process of January 21 & 22, 2011.)
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VI. Action Items *
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(There are no additional items presented at this meeting for Board action.)
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VII. Information Items
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(There are regularly scheduled reports on a number of information items the Board wishes to track. Additional items are sometimes included to keep the Board informed of topics and issues that are related to District 33 or to public education in general.)
There are no informational items to present to the Board at this board meeting. |
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VIII. Review of Upcoming Meetings/Events
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(This is a schedule of the upcoming meetings and events that Board members may be attending.)
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VIII.A. Suggested agenda items for next Committee of the Whole Meeting
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VIII.B. Winter Band Concert - February 28, 2011 - 7:00 p.m. - Middle School Gymnasium
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VIII.C. Foundation for Educational Excellence - March 10, 2011 - 5:30 p.m. - ESC (Board Rep - S.Stibal)
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VIII.D. Winter Orchestra Concert - March 10, 2011 - 7:30 p.m. - Community High School Auditorium
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VIII.E. Band Concert - March 15, 2011 - 7:30 p.m. - Community High School Auditorium
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(The Middle School band is playing at Community High School band concert.)
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VIII.F. Middle School Design Project Town Hall Meeting - March 17, 2011 - 5:30 p.m. - Middle School Library Learning Center
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VIII.G. Next Regular Board Meeting - March 17, 2011 - 7:00 p.m. - ESC
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VIII.H. SASED Board of Control - March 23, 2011 - 7:00 p.m. - Naperville, IL (E.Leman)
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VIII.I. PTO Council - March 24, 2011 - 9:30 a.m. - ESC (Board Rep - Dave Barclay)
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VIII.J. LEND Meeting - March 25, 2011 - 7:00 a.m.
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LEND Office, 22W600 Butterfield Rd., Glen Ellyn, IL
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VIII.K. WeGo Together For Kids Family Night - April 26, 2011 - 6:00 p.m. - West Chicago Middle School
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Topic: "WeGo Together For Strong and Healthy Bodies"
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IX. Closed Session
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(The Board of Education may convene into closed session to discuss confidential matters. Listed below are the kinds of topics that the Board may discuss in closed session. The Board may take action upon reconvening into open session only during regular or special board meetings. If action is needed at a Committee of the Whole meeting the Board can take action only if the item is specifically listed on the agenda.)
Discuss information regarding collective bargaining, litigation matters, sale/purchase/lease of property, student discipline, and the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees (action may follow discussion) |
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X. Action Items Following Closed Session
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(The Board of Education approves closed session minutes as read after reconvening to open session, and may take action on any other items that are listed on the posted agenda.)
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X.A. Approve closed session minutes as read
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XI. Adjournment *
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(This is how the meeting ends.)
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