May 3, 2012 at 7:00 PM - REGULAR 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. Pledge of Allegiance
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(The board members and the people in attendance are invited to say the Pledge of Allegiance.)
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III. 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 only.)
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IV. 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.)
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V. 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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VI. Discussion of New / Ongoing Business with Possible Action *
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(These are a variety of either new or ongoing topics where the Board has the opportunity to receive information, to ask questions, to discuss options, and to direct administration to continue working on an item. If ready, the Board may take action at this meeting or at a subsequent meeting.)
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VI.A. Finance/Facilities
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VI.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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VI.A.2. Middle School project update
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(The Board will hear an update on the expansion project at West Chicago Middle School.)
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VI.A.3. Review CLIC insurance renewal process
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(The Board will review the district's insurance policy with the Collective Liability Insurance Cooperative (CLIC) which includes workers' compensation, commercial and school board legal liability, property/casualty, and student accident insurance coverage.)
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VI.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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VI.C. Administrative and exempt support staff salary and benefits
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(Each year the Board of Education approves the salary and benefits for administrators and for staff members who are exempt from participation in collective bargaining units (unions). There are only six exempt staff in the District, and they are support staff members who work in the District office. These people are determined in conjunction with union leadership and are typically those who work with, or who produce documents related to collective bargaining (negotiations)).
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VI.D. Lease of Trinity School
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(District 33 is planning to lease Trinity School for the grant funded preschool program for the 2012-2013 school year instead of Winfield School. The lease cost is covered by the preschool grant and will keep all District 33 preschoolers in the community for their programming.)
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VI.E. District 33's presence at Railroad Days
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(The Board will discuss participation at the July 2012 Railroad Days in West Chicago.)
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VI.F. Team work
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(The Board will discuss ways to develop stronger team work within the district.)
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VI.G. Review open meetings act training
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VII. Action Items *
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(These are additional items which are not routine and are acted on as individual motions.)
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VII.A. Accept resignations
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VII.B. Employ personnel
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VII.C. Employ Director of Human Resources
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VII.D. Approve food service contract renewal
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(The Board will consider renewing the food service contract with Aramark for the 2012-2013 school year. This will be year 3 out of a 5-year contract.)
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VII.E. Award custodial supplies bid
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(This competitive bid is conducted annually and is again done in cooperation with Districts 25, 34, 94, and SASED.)
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VII.F. Award paper bid
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(This competitive bid is also conducted annually and is again done in cooperation with Districts 25, 34, 94, and SASED.)
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VII.G. Award furniture, fixtures, and equipment bid contract
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(This bid is for the Middle School expansion project.)
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VII.H. Approve Board of Education meeting dates, time, and place for 2012-2013
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(The Board of Education approves meeting dates on an annual basis.)
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VII.I. Authorize disposal of unneeded equipment/materials
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(The Board will be asked to approve the disposition of equipment/materials purchased with District funds. This equipment is either inoperable or too costly to repair.)
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VIII. 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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VIII.A. Board visits
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(Schedule of informal board visits to staff of School District 33)
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IX. 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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IX.A. Board Member Community Outreach
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IX.B. PTO Council - April 26, 2012 (John Haffner)
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IX.C. Council of Governments - April 30, 2012 (Chris Scheck / Ed Leman)
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IX.D. Legislative Committee - Ed Leman
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X. 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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X.A. Suggested agenda items for next board meeting
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X.B. WeGo Run - May 6, 2012 - 8:00 a.m. - Community High School Memorial Stadium
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X.C. All District 33 Orchestra Concert - May 7, 2012 - 7:00 p.m. - West Chicago Middle School gymnasium
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X.D. Spring Band Concert - May 8, 2012 - 7:00 p.m. - West Chicago Middle School gymnasium
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X.E. Foundation for Educational Excellence - May 10, 2012 - 5:30 p.m. - ESC
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X.F. Citizens' Advisory Council - May 10, 2012 - 7:00 p.m. - ESC
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X.G. Retirement & Recognition Social - May 15, 2012 - 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. - St. Andrews Golf & Country Club
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X.H. PTO Council Recognition Dinner - May 17, 2012 - 5:00 p.m. - Morgan's Charhouse, Winfield, IL
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X.I. Art Show - May 17, 2012 - 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. - ESC
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X.J. Next Board of Education Meeting (3rd Thursday) - May 17, 2012 - 7:00 p.m. - ESC
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X.K. LEND Meeting - May 18, 2012 - 700 a.m. - LEND Office, Glen Ellyn, IL
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X.L. Chorus Concert - May 21, 2012 - 7:00 p.m. - West Chicago Middle School gymnasium
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X.M. SASED Board of Control - May 23, 2012 - 7:00 p.m. - Naperville, IL
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X.N. Eighth Grade Graduation - (2 sessions) May 29, 2012 (A-K) and May 30, 2012 (L-Z) - 7:00 p.m.
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West Chicago Middle School Gymnasium
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XI. 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.)
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, and review of previous closed session minutes (action may follow discussion) |
XII. 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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XII.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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XIII. Adjournment *
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(This is how the meeting ends.)
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