January 25, 2024 at 6:30 PM - Burnham ESD 154.5 School Board Meeting
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A. Call to Order
Speaker(s):
Board President
Description:
President Uribe calls this meeting to order.
I would like to call the meeting to order at: We have a quorum present with: |
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B. Pledge of Allegiance
Speaker(s):
All
Description:
Please stand for the Pledge of Allegiance
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C. Questions/Comments from the Public
Speaker(s):
Board President
Description:
We have come to the item on the agenda for Public Comment. Public comments are limited to three (3) minutes per person. At this time, the Board President will call on those who have requested to make Public Comments. Please understand that the Board will not respond to comments made during Public Comment but may direct the Superintendent to address the matter at a later time. |
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D. Presentation of Agenda Items
Speaker(s):
Superintendent
Description:
Mr. Geraci will read the Agenda Information Report
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E. Adoption of Agenda
Speaker(s):
Board President
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F. Approval of Board Meeting Minutes
Speaker(s):
Secretary
Description:
The Secretary read the motion to approve the minutes of the previous meeting to the public.
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G. Financial Report
Speaker(s):
Secretary
Description:
The Secretary read the Treasurer's Report (Cash Balance for each fund) as of December 2023,
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H. Administrator Report
Speaker(s):
Mr. Geraci
Description:
Health, Safety, & Maintenance - Larry McPherson
Curriculum, Assessment, & Technology - Mrs. McGowan Principal's Report - Mrs. Pozdzal Superintendent's Report - Mr. Geraci |
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I. New Business
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I.1. Press Policy 113 First Reading
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I.2. Paid Leave Ordinance
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I.3. Calendar Update
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I.4. ILLINOIS STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION PUBLISHES MODEL POLICY FOR BULLYING PREVENTION
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ILLINOIS STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION PUBLISHES MODEL POLICY FOR BULLYING PREVENTION By Courtney N. Stillman January 22, 2024 Public Act 103-0047 requires schools to update their bullying prevention policy utilizing a template authored by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE). ISBE has now published a Model Policy for Bullying Prevention, located on the ISBE website here: https://www.isbe.net/Documents/Model-Bullying-Prevention-policy.pdf#search=bullying The Model Policy incorporates the new requirement that schools make diligent efforts to inform the parents or guardians of all students involved in an alleged bullying incident within 24 hours after Administration becomes aware of the student’s involvement, and incorporates additional personal characteristics for which bullying is prohibited. The Model Policy includes a "bullying report manager" to whom oral or written reports of bullying may be made. The ISBE template requires that the school provide a victim of bullying with information regarding support services available within the school and the community.
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I.5. Roof Repairs
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J. Old Business
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J.1. Art Club
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K. Closed Session
Speaker(s):
Secretary
Description:
Motion to go into Closed Session at ___, , pursuant to Section 2 (c) (1) (2) of the Open Meetings Act, for the purposes of consideration of the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees and matters related to the Collective Bargaining Agreement. (ACTION REQUESTED after the closed session) *Secretary - please ensure that the closed session is being recorded.
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L. Personnel
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M. Adjournment (ACTION REQUESTED)
Speaker(s):
Board President
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N. Next Board Meeting
Description:
February 22, 2024
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