December 19, 2024 at 6:30 PM - Burnham ESD 154.5 School Board Meeting
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A. Seat newly appointed Board member - Patricia Banks
Speaker(s):
Board President
Description:
Before an individual takes a seat on the board, he or she must take an official oath, administered as determined by the board, in substantially the form as written in the School Code.
To assure compliance, members that are newly elected or appointed and returning by re-appointment and/or re-election should take the oath. Taking the oath of office the president : "I will now administer the oath of office to the newly elected members of the board of education." |
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B. Call to Order
Speaker(s):
Board President
Description:
President Uribe calls this meeting to order at:
We have a quorum present with: |
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C. Pledge of Allegiance
Speaker(s):
All
Description:
Please stand for the Pledge of Allegiance
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D. 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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E. Presentation of Agenda Items
Speaker(s):
Superintendent
Description:
Mr. Geraci will present the Agenda items.
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F. Adoption of Agenda
Speaker(s):
Board President
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G. Approval of Board Meeting Minutes
Speaker(s):
Secretary
Description:
Approval of Board Meeting Minutes
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H. Financial Report
Speaker(s):
Secretary
Description:
The Secretary read the Treasurer's Report (Cash Balance for each fund) as of November 30, 2024.
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H.1. Tax Levy Resolution
Speaker(s):
Board President
Description:
Tax Levy prepared by Kasperek & Co
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I. Administrator Report
Speaker(s):
Mr. Geraci
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I.1. Health, Safety, Maintenance
Speaker(s):
Larry McPherson
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I.2. Curriculum, Assessment, Technology
Speaker(s):
Mrs. McGowan
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I.3. Principal
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Pozdzal
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I.4. Superintendent
Speaker(s):
Mr. Geraci
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J. Old Business
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J.1. MWRD Intergovernmental Agreement
Description:
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF SCHOOL DISTRICT 154.5 AND THE METROPOLITAN WATER RECLAMATION DISTRICT OF GREATER CHICAGO FOR THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE OF THE SUBURBAN GREEN SCHOOLYARD PILOT PROJECT 1 IN BURNHAM, ILLINOIS
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K. New Business
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K.1. Board member resignation and appointee recommendation
Speaker(s):
Board President
Description:
Mr. Kyle McPherson has moved out of Burnham 154.5 District boundaries and has submitted his resignation from the Board on November 15, 2024.
An appointee to replace Mr. McPherson, will be introduced at tonight's meeting for approval. |
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K.2. Press Policy 117 First Reading
Speaker(s):
Mr. Geraci
Description:
First Reading of Press Policy 117 Updates
2:105 Ethics and Gift Ban 2:120 Board Member Development 4:30 Revenue and Investments 4:60 Purchases and Contracts 4:150 Facility Management and Building Programs 4:170 Safety 5:10 Equal Employment Opportunity and Minority Recruitment 5:20 Workplace Harassment Prohibited 5:90 Abused and Neglected Child Reporting 5:125 Personal Technology and Social Media; Usage and Conduct 5:230 Maintaining Student Discipline 6:60 Curriculum Content 6:135 Accelerated Placement Program 6:270 Guidance and Counseling Program |
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K.3. Burnham Elementary School District
Initial Investigation and Recommendation
Description:
On May 16th, 2024, Ameresco performed an initial site investigation of Burnham Elementary School located at 13945 Greenbay Ave, Burnham, Illinois 60633. The site investigation focused on existing lighting and mechanical equipment.
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K.4. English for Parents in School Districts
Description:
OverviewSupport EL parents/family to improve their English and school engagement. Seasoned educators with years of experience bringing the best quality instruction to you. Flexible scheduling with day and evening hours, in addition to courses which can be held on-site, on GSU's campus or virtually. Areas of FocusAreas of focus can be determined in cooperation with the school district and participants' needs but can include:
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L. 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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M. Personnel
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M.1. Mann Park Volleyball League for 5/6 & 7/8
Speaker(s):
Board President
Description:
Burnham Elementary School will be participating in the Mann Park Volleyball League for 5/6 & 7/8. Games will be held on Mondays for 5/6 and Wednesdays for 7/8 at Mann Park.
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M.2. After-School Program Grant Tutors
Description:
We want to use funding from our After-School Programs Grant to tutor our math students in grades 3-8. All certified teachers were notified of these positions first followed by informing our instructional aides.
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N. Adjournment (ACTION REQUESTED)
Speaker(s):
Board President
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O. Next Board Meeting - January 16, 2025
Speaker(s):
Board President
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