December 16, 2024 at 5:00 PM - BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
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A. Call to Order at 5:11pm
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B. Motion to go into Executive session at 5:11pm
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C. Executive Session to discuss Litigation. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11), Student disciplinary cases. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(9), Personnel 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1). The purchase or lease of real property. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(5)The setting of price for sale or lease of property owned by a public body. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(6).
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D. Returned to Regular Meeting at 6:55pm.
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E. Introduction of Guests
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F. Public Comments (3-5) minutes.
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G. Consent Agenda
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G.1. Read and approve the minutes of the regular and executive session of November 25, 2024.
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G.2. Read and approve the financial obligations of the District and Treasurers report
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G.3. Recommend acceptance of the John Swanson Trust, Kooi and Pingel Educational Loan Trust Summary Report, Union American Legion Scholarship and Franks Family Fine Arts Fund of
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G.4. Recommend approval of overnight field trips:
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G.5. Recommend approval of the Final Settlement Sheet for the FY2023 Tax Levy.
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G.6. Recommend acceptance of a donation to the MCHS Baseball program from Michael and Elizabeth Oine in the amount of $2,870.
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H. New Business
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H.1. Recommend adjourning to a public hearing at 7:19pm to convene the Truth in Taxation Public Hearing for the proposed Tax Year 2024 Property Tax Levy Increase for Marengo Community High School District #154.
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H.2. Truth in Taxation Public Hearing
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H.3. Recommend reconvening the regular Board of Education meeting at 7:45pm.
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H.4. Recommend approval of the Tax Year 2024 Property Tax Levy increase as presented for the amount of $9,006,201, which represents a 5.27% (CPI=2.6%) over the previous tax year 2023.
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H.5. Solar Power Presentation.
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An update will be provided on solar power energy cost reduction possibilities. This will include a proposal from IGS Energy.
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H.6. Recommend approval of the personnel report as presented.
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H.7. Recommend approval of revisions to ESP job descriptions.
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H.8. Recommend approval of the proposed changes and additions to Board policies.
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H.9. Recommend approval of the 2025-2026 school calendar.
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I. Resume Executive Session
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J. Returned to regular meeting at 9:37pm.
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K. Recommend possible action as a result of executive session.
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1. To approve Addendum III Letter of Agreement between the Board of Education District 154 and the MEA.
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L. Superintendent Report
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December 18-20 Semester Exams
December 21, 23, 27, 28 EC Nichols Holiday Tournament December 23-January 6 Holiday Break - No School January 6 Teacher Workday - No School January 7 Students Return to School January 15 Early Dismissal 11:25am - Half Day School Improvement
January 20 Dr. Martin Luther King's Birthday - No School
January 27 School Board Meeting 7:00pm |
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M. Adjournment
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