November 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.)
- Facility Use and Fee Structure - Fred Cadena and Kathy Wolfe (Fred Cadena, District 33's Maintenance Technician, will present information about facility use and costs to the Board. Consideration for a rental fee structure will also be presented.) |
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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. Middle School project update
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(The board members will receive an update on the Middle School expansion project.)
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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 updates that are prompted by legislative actions.)
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V.C. Board activities to support district goals
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(The Board will continue discussion on activities to support district goals.)
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V.D. Board visits
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(The Board of Education will receive a schedule for visiting District 33 staff during the school year.)
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VI. Action Items *
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(Although this is a Committee of the Whole meeting, there are times when action is required and can't wait until a regular meeting. Typically, the Board has discussed action items at a previous board meeting.)
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VI.A. Approve contract for purchase of property
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(The Board of Education will be asked to approve a contract for the purchase of property.)
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VI.B. Review tax levy process and approve intent to levy resolution
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(The Board of Education will review the process to levy (request) local property taxes. The board members will then review and approve the annual resolution declaring the intent to request the local property taxes to operate the District. The levy will be adopted at the December 15, 2011 board meeting, which is then filed with the County Clerk's office.
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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.)
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VII.A. Constitution Day, American Education Week, and Veterans Day activities
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(The Board receives a report of learning experiences for students that relate to Constitution Day, American Education Week, and Veterans Day.)
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VII.B. Fall Housing report
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(The Board will receive this year's fall housing information which is enrollment numbers as of September 30, 2011.)
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VII.C. Review school report card
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(The Board will receive a report of student achievement as presented on the District Report Card. It should be noted that 80% of our 8th graders met or exceeded achievement standards in reading and 85% did so in math. This is a 40 point improvement from 3rd grade. Also, our students who are learning English, as well as learning IN English, exceeded two achievement stadnards with 99% making progress in acquiring English and 15% achieving proficiency in English. WELL DONE STUDENTS AND TEACHERS!)
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VIII. Report of District Committee Meetings
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(This is an opportunity for administrators and board members who have attended various committees and other meetings to give brief reports of discussions from those meetings.)
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VIII.A. Board Member Community Outreach
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VIII.B. SASED Board of Control - October 26, 2011 (E.Leman)
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VIII.C. PTO Council - October 27, 2011 (J. Haffner)
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VIII.D. LEND Meeting - October 28, 2011 (E.Leman)
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IX. 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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IX.A. Suggested agenda items for next Committee of the Whole Meeting
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IX.B. Foundation for Educational Excellence - November 10, 2011 - 5:30 p.m. - ESC
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IX.C. WeGo Together For Kids Family Night - November 15, 2011 - 6:00 p.m. - West Chicago Middle School
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Topic - "What did you do in school today?"
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IX.D. Next Regular Board Meeting - November 17, 2011 - 7:00 p.m. - ESC
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IX.E. IASB/IASA/IASBO Joint Annual Conference - November 18-20, 2011 - Chicago, IL
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IX.F. LEND Meeting - November 19, 2011 - Breakfast at Joint Conference, Chicago. IL
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IX.G. All District 33 Orchestra Concert - November 21, 2011 - 7:00 p.m. - West Chicago Middle School
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IX.H. PTO Council - December 1, 2011 - 9:15 a.m. - Middle School Library Learning Center
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(Board Rep - Julie Pearson)
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IX.I. Next Committee of the Whole Board Meeting - December 1, 2011 - 7:00 p.m. - ESC
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IX.J. Holiday Band Concert - December 5, 2011 - 7:00 p.m. - West Chicago Middle School Gymnasium
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IX.K. SASED Board of Control - December 7, 2011 - 7:00 p.m. - Naperville, IL (E.Leman)
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IX.L. Chorus Concert - December 12, 2011 - 7:00 p.m. - West Chicago Middle School Gymnasium
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X. 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, and review of previous closed session minutes (action may follow discussion) |
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XI. 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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XI.A. Approve closed session minutes as read
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(This is a regular task of the Board of Education if an executive session is held. After the Board reconvenes to open session it is required that the board members approve these minutes.)
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XII. Adjournment *
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(This is how the meeting ends.)
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