Board of Education Regular Meeting

4 Monday, January 27, 2025 Board of Education Regular Meeting Champaign Community Unit School District NO. 4, Center for Family & Community Engagement at Mellon 703 S New Street Champaign, IL 5:15 p.m. (Executive Session from 5:15 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.) 1. Call to Order Subject A. Roll Call Meeting Jan 27, 2025 - Board of Education Regular Meeting Category 1. Call to Order Type Procedural File Attachments 2. Executive Session: 5:15 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Subject A. Motion to move to Executive Session. Meeting Jan 27, 2025 - Board of Education Regular Meeting Category 2. Executive Session: 5:15 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Type Action Recommended Action Motion to move to the Executive Session to consider one or more of the reasons listed below. A closed session in accordance with the Illinois Open Meeting Act (5 ILCS 120/2c) will be necessary to consider one or more of the following subjects including, but not limited to: 120/2(c)(1) Appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees, specific individuals who serve as independent contractors or specific volunteers of the public body or legal counsel for the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee, a specific individual who serves as an independent contractor or a volunteer of the public body or against legal counsel for the public body to determine its validity. 120/2(c)(2) Collective negotiating matters between the public body and its employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees. 120/2(c)(3) Selection of a person to fill a vacancy in a public office. 120/2(c)(4) Evidence or testimony presented in Open Hearing or in Closed Hearing where specifically authorized by law, to a quasi-adjudicative body, as defined in this Act, provided that the body prepares and makes available for public inspection a written decision setting forth its determinative reasoning. 120/2(c)(5) Purchase or lease of real property for the use of the public body, including meetings held for the purpose of discussing whether a particular parcel should be acquired. 120/2(c)(6) The setting of a price for sale or lease of property owned by the public body. 120/2(c)(8) Security procedures, school building safety and security, and the use of personnel and equipment to respond to an actual, a threatened, or a reasonably potential danger to the safety of employees, students, staff, the public, or public property. 120/2(c)(9) Student Discipline 120/2(c)(10) The placement of individual students in special education programs and other matters relating to individual students. 120/2(c)(11) Litigation, when an action against, affecting or on behalf of the particular public body has been filed and is pending before a court or administrative tribunal, or when the public body finds that an action is probable or imminent, in which case the basis for the finding shall be recorded and entered into the minutes of the closed meeting. 120/2(c)(16) Self-Evaluation, practices and procedures or professional ethics when meeting with a representative of a statewide association of which the public body is a member. 120/2(c)(21) Discussion of minutes of meetings lawfully closed under this Act, whether for purposes of approval by the body of the minutes or semi-annual review of the minutes as mandated by Section 2.06. File Attachments 3. Communications Subject A. Communications Meeting Jan 27, 2025 - Board of Education Regular Meeting Category 3. Communications Type The Board welcomes communications from a variety of internal stakeholders and community partners. Among those invited to address the Board are: the Champaign Federation of Teachers (CFT), the Champaign Educational Support Professionals (CESP), PTA Council, the C-U Schools Foundation, Chief Communications Officer, Members of the Board itself and the Superintendent. The Board President will inform the public which of these speakers will be addressing the Board at the start of each meeting. File Attachments 4. Public Comment Subject A. Public Comment on Agenda & Non-Agenda Items (limited to 30 minutes) Meeting Jan 27, 2025 - Board of Education Regular Meeting Category 4. Public Comment Type File Attachments 5. Action Agenda: New Business Subject A. Administrative Appointment - Director of Human Resource Development: Ken Kleber Meeting Jan 27, 2025 - Board of Education Regular Meeting Category 5. Action Agenda: New Business Type File Attachments 6. Reports: New Business Subject A. Presentation of Fiscal 2023-2024 Audit: Linda Matkowski Meeting Jan 27, 2025 - Board of Education Regular Meeting Category 6. Reports: New Business Type TOPIC: Presentation of Fiscal 2023-2024 Audit BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Administration is pleased to provide the final Fiscal 2023-2024 Audit, for the period ending June 30, 2024. For the 20 th straight year, the District received a “clean” or unmodified opinion that the Financial Statements were prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. The auditing firm, Baker Tilly, will be present to review the audit with the Board. STAFFING/STAFF DEVELOPMENT NEEDS: None FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS : The District’s financial profile designation assigned by the Illinois State Board of Education is “Recognition”. ASSESSMENT/EVALUATION: None RECOMMENDATION: Administration recommends that the Board accept the audit report as presented by Baker Tilly. CONTACT PERSON(S): Linda Matkowski, Chief Financial Officer ATTACHMENTS: FY2024 Audited Financial Statements FY2024 Annual Financial Report (ISBE Form) File Attachments 1a Champaign Community Unit School District 4 AUD 6-30-2024 - Financial Statements.pdf (1,044 KB) 1b Champaign Community Unit School District 4 - Annual Financial Report - Final.pdf (758 KB) CCUSD 4 Audit Presentation 2024 Baker Tilly (1).pdf (1,094 KB) Subject B. Current Capital and Maintenance Project Planning: Dan Casillas/Linda Matkowski/Elizabeth Stegmaier Meeting Jan 27, 2025 - Board of Education Regular Meeting Category 6. Reports: New Business Type TOPIC: Current Capital and Maintenance Project Planning BACKGROUND INFORMATION : District Administration regularly updates a document that contains long-term capital and maintenance needs and wants for all the District facilities. An initial document was created in 2019, before the COVID-19 outbreak. It was presented to both the Referendum Oversight Committee (ROC) and the Board. Annually, the list is updated to document needed building and grounds maintenance and repairs beyond what can be done quickly by in-house Maintenance and Grounds staff. The Operations & Maintenance Directors meet with various District Administrators to assess needs beyond those that are apparent from O&M Director’s work on the buildings, facility systems and grounds. Now that the 10-year ISBE required Safety Survey is complete, the needs list and the HLS findings are both reviewed to determine a priority for projects that can be accomplished with recurring funding. Tonight’s presentation is a report on projects completed to date in fiscal year 2025, those in progress, and those in the scoping and estimating phase. Projects in the scoping and estimating phase may not proceed to the implementation phase. Implementation is dependent on other more urgent priorities that may arise, funding availability, and Board approval, if needed. STAFFING/STAFF DEVELOPMENT NEEDS: None FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: No approval of funding is requested at this time. Proposed funding sources for all projects are shown in the presentation. Approval will be sought when contract approval is needed. ASSESSMENT/EVALUATION: RECOMMENDATION: Informational item only; on action required. CONTACT PERSON(S): Dan Casillas/Linda Matkowski/Elizabeth Stegmaier File Attachments Capital and Maintenance Project Planning 2025.01.27.pdf (261 KB) Capital Improvements and Maintenance_Repairs Needs List - Master List.pdf (123 KB) 7. Action Agenda: New/Unfinished Business Subject A. Approval of the Design and Estimate for Centennial High School Softball Field Renovations: Elizabeth Stegmaier Meeting Jan 27, 2025 - Board of Education Regular Meeting Category 7. Action Agenda: New/Unfinished Business Type TOPIC: Approval of the Design and Estimate for Centennial High School Softball Field Renovations BACKGROUND INFORMATION : On October 28, 2024, the Board reviewed and approved a proposal from IGW Architecture to design modifications to the Centennial High School Softball Field. The scope of the project includes a new scorer’s box/concessions structure, a public address system, enclosed dugouts with storage, fenced bullpens with infield mix, and field lighting. The design is nearly complete and has been reviewed by District staff. IGW has also provided an updated estimate of the work. District Grounds Staff have begun improvements to the outfield warning track around the perimeter of the field. The warning track is anticipated to be completed before the spring 2025 high school softball season. The design documents and construction estimate are attached for reference. Updated Project Budget IGW initial scope & estimate $4,420 IGW design, bidding and construction administration fees $62,800 Technology, Reimbursables, Misc Fees $20,000 Material Testing in Construction $15,000 Site Survey $5,000 Ads & Printing $5,000 Warning track $30,000 Construction Costs (includes 5% bid and 10% construction contingency) $781,440 Fencing and Project Contingency $171,560 TOTAL $1,095,220 Administration is requesting Board approval of the construction documents design and estimate. This will allow the team to move forward with putting documents out for public bid. Bids are scheduled to be opened on February 20, 2025. Bid results will be brought to the Board on March 10, 2025 for final review and approval. Construction work is anticipated in summer 2025. STAFFING/STAFF DEVELOPMENT NEEDS : None. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS : There is no financial implication for this step in the process. Once construction begins, expenses for this Fee Proposal will be paid by proceeds from remaining Referendum Funds (Fund 65) and from the County School Facility Tax (1% sales tax) (Fund 61). Project costs are included in the District’s adopted fiscal year budget for the Capital Projects Fund. ASSESSMENT/EVALUATION : None. RECOMMENDATION : Administration recommends approval of the Centennial HS Softball Renovations design and estimate which will allow district staff to begin the public bidding process. CONTACT PERSON(S): Elizabeth Stegmaier, Director of Capital Projects and Planning File Attachments 2438-95-REVIEW (1).pdf (8,844 KB) 2438-Summary-010725 (1).pdf (80 KB) Subject B. Approval of the Demolition of the House at 714 W Harvard Street: Elizabeth Stegmaier Meeting Jan 27, 2025 - Board of Education Regular Meeting Category 7. Action Agenda: New/Unfinished Business Type TOPIC: Approval of the Demolition of the House at 714 W Harvard Street BACKGROUND INFORMATION: In November 2015, the District purchased a house at 714 W Harvard Street, adjacent to Franklin Steam Academy. Fund 61, County School Facility Tax (1% sales tax), was used for the purchase. For the last several years the house has been used for Magnet grant staff members. The Magnet grant has ended and the last staff member will be moved out of the house by the end of January. The house is not suitable for continued use as a staff workspace and is a resource drain on the Operations & Maintenance department staff and budget. The roof and air conditioner need replacement. Water leaks into the basement which could lead to further long term problems. Custodial staff time is spent in the house that could be used in the school. The Operations & Maintenance Department would like to demolish the house and repurpose the lot for additional staff parking for Franklin staff. The budget is as follows: Lead and Asbestos Testing & Design $4,700 Abatement of Asbestos $25,000 ROE Permit Preparation $2,000 Demolition $44,500 Compaction Testing $4,500 Striping $500 Subtotal $81,200 Project Contingency $13,800 Total Project Budget $95,000 Administration is requesting Board approval to demolish the house. This will allow the team to proceed with abatement of asbestos at the end of February. Demolition will follow as soon as the ground thaws. The lot will be backfilled with rock and then striped for staff parking. STAFFING/STAFF DEVELOPMENT NEEDS: None. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: Expenses for this project will be paid by proceeds from the Fund 61 County School Facility Tax (1% sales tax). Project costs are included in the District’s adopted fiscal year budget. ASSESSMENT/EVALUATION: None. RECOMMENDATION: Administration recommends approval to demolish the house at 714 W Harvard Street, Champaign IL 61820. CONTACT PERSON(S): Elizabeth Stegmaier, Director of Capital Projects and Planning File Attachments Subject C. Vision 2030 - Illinois Education Roadmap for Excellence in K-12 Public Education: Dr. Shelia Boozer Meeting Jan 27, 2025 - Board of Education Regular Meeting Category 7. Action Agenda: New/Unfinished Business Type TOPIC: Vision 2030 - Illinois Education Roadmap for Excellence in K-12 Public Education BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Vision 2030 was developed through an engagement effort that included input from more than 1,000 stakeholders, including locally elected school board members, statewide—from the southern tip to northern Illinois. It also reflects input from discussions with local educators who work tirelessly inside and outside of school buildings to improve outcomes for children from all backgrounds across Illinois. Development of the Vision 2030 blueprint was led by the Illinois Association of School Administrators (IASA), Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB), Illinois Principals Association (IPA), Illinois Association of School Business Officials (Illinois ASBO) and Illinois Association of Regional School Superintendents (IARSS). Vision 2030 is rooted in a shared belief that students learn best, and educators teach most effectively, when they feel safe and connected to one another and to their communities. We know that this is the single most important thing we can do to support both academic achievement and individual well-being—and it is something that has to be considered in our instructional approach, curriculum, student support services and finances, so that local districts have the resources needed to ensure that school buildings are safe. Vision 2030 provides a roadmap to enhance K-12 public education by prioritizing: • Future-Focused Learning: Reshaping our schools and classrooms and redefining student success to reflect and prepare students for all the different ways that the world and economy continue to change. • Shared Accountability: Thinking beyond annual standardized tests to more fairly and effectively measure student success by considering both growth and proficiency over time. • Predictable Funding: Providing excellent education resources and future-focused learning opportunities for student success through long-term, sustainable funding with additional investment to support updated instructional resources and technology, keep pace with economic pressures on salaries and equipment, and maintain aging infrastructure. Vision 2030 seeks to put systems and processes in place that support all school districts throughout the state in sharing what works for our kids and our communities, while also leveraging public resources and preserving local flexibility and leadership so that important decisions about curriculum and finances are made closest to home. It was developed through a statewide engagement effort that included input from more than 1,000 stakeholders, including locally elected school board members. It also reflects input from discussions with local school district leaders who work tirelessly inside and outside of school buildings to improve outcomes for children from all backgrounds across Illinois. STAFFING/STAFF DEVELOPMENT NEEDS: This is the single most important thing we can do to support both academic achievement and individual well-being—and it is something that has to be considered in our instructional approach, curriculum, student support services, and finances, so that local districts have the resources needed to ensure that our school buildings are safe. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: None ASSESSMENT/EVALUATION: n/a RECOMMENDATION: It is the administration’s recommendation that the Board of Education approve and adopt the Vision 2030 Board Resolution. File Attachments Vision-2030-slides-1.pdf (2,410 KB) Illinois Vision 2030Board Resolution 1.27.2025.pdf (59 KB) Subject D. ISBE Discipline Improvement Plan 2024-25: Orlando Thomas Meeting Jan 27, 2025 - Board of Education Regular Meeting Category 7. Action Agenda: New/Unfinished Business Type TOPIC: ISBE Discipline Improvement Plan 2024-25 BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Illinois law requires that the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) identify school districts that utilize exclusionary disciplinary measures more often than other districts. Specifically, Section 2-3.162 of the School Code requires ISBE to determine the top 20 percent of school districts that meet any of the following three metrics: Total number of out-of-school suspensions divided by the total district enrollment by the last school day in September for the year in which the data was collected, multiplied by 100. Total number of out-of-school expulsions divided by the total district enrollment by the last school day in September for the year in which the data was collected, multiplied by 100. Racial disproportionality, defined as the overrepresentation of students of color or white students in comparison to the total number of students of color or white students on October 1st of the school year in which data are collected, with respect to the use of out-of-school suspensions and expulsions, which must be calculated using the same method as the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights uses. Since the Champaign Unit 4 School District was identified for the 2023-24 school year due to racial disproportionality, a discipline improvement plan must be submitted to the ISBE identifying the strategies the District will implement to reduce racial disproportionality. Attached is the plan for the 2024-25 school year. STAFFING/STAFF DEVELOPMENT NEEDS: N/A. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: None. ASSESSMENT/EVALUATION: This plan seeks to meet ISBE’s strategic goal 2.1.2. that calls for a reduction of suspensions/ expulsions of students of color by 5% by the end of the 2023-24 school year. ISBE will continue to monitor the District’s progress in meeting this goal. RECOMMENDATION It is the administration’s recommendation that the Board of Education approve the 2024-25 ISBE Discipline Improvement Plan. CONTACT PERSON(S): Orlando Thomas, Executive Director of School Supports and Student Assignment. File Attachments Jan2725 Discipline Improvement Plan 24-25.pdf (267 KB) Subject E. Student Code of Conduct 2025-26: Orlando Thomas Meeting Jan 27, 2025 - Board of Education Regular Meeting Category 7. Action Agenda: New/Unfinished Business Type TOPIC: Student Code of Conduct 2025-26 BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The Student Code of Conduct is one of the foundational components of our district-wide behavior management plan. The Code consists of an informational section that provides an overview of the tenets of Unit 4’s Student Code of Conduct, a section on disciplinary violations and recommended consequences, a glossary, and key school board policies. With the changeover from eSchool to Synergy student information systems next year, Synergy advised administration that now is the time to make substantive changes to the Code of Conduct if necessary. Two opportunities presented themselves: 1) We have been advised that having one set of violation codes for elementary and secondary is advantageous for a number of reasons: a) Having one set of codes will be simpler for school administrators and parents. Elementary administrators would no longer need to convert elementary codes to secondary codes for purposes of entering data into the student information system while having to use elementary codes for suspension letters; b) The Code of Conduct would be simpler for parents to use and understand since there will just be one set of violations and one glossary; c) We would be able to keep the current secondary code numbers, but be able to refine them into subcategories or add new violation numbers as needed, to give us the level of specification we desire. 2) To better align our Code of Conduct with the intent of Senate Bill 100 and to enhance the chances of improving the District's designation on the ISBE's Top 20 Exclusionary Discipline List, we are proposing making more refinements to the consequence section of the Code in an attempt to provide either more alternatives to suspension or reductions in the duration of suspensions. STAFFING/STAFF DEVELOPMENT NEEDS: Staff development will be provided to building administrators and campus personnel including new teachers, substitute teachers, and bus drivers/monitors. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: Since families will receive copies of the Code of Conduct electronically, printing costs for staff copies is estimated to be approximately $1,850. ASSESSMENT/EVALUATION: None. SUPERINTENDENT’S RECOMMENDATION: I recommend that the 2025-26 Student Code of Conduct be approved. CONTACT PERSON(S): Orlando Thomas, Executive Director of School Supports and Student Assignment Attachment: Summary of Changes Code of Conduct Violation/Consequence Table File Attachments COC SummaryofChanges for 2025-26 1-21-25 Bd Version.pdf (153 KB) Code Violations-DAC 1-21-25.pdf (155 KB) Subject F. Student Discipline - Student #220235: Orlando Thomas Meeting Jan 27, 2025 - Board of Education Regular Meeting Category 7. Action Agenda: New/Unfinished Business Type File Attachments 8. Consent Agenda - New/Unfinished Business Subject A. Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda - New Business Meeting Jan 27, 2025 - Board of Education Regular Meeting Category 8. Consent Agenda - New/Unfinished Business Type File Attachments Subject B. Speech/Language Contractual Services - University of Illinois Audiology and Speech Clinic: Suzanne Meislahn Meeting Jan 27, 2025 - Board of Education Regular Meeting Category 8. Consent Agenda - New/Unfinished Business Type TOPIC: Speech/Language Contractual Services - University of Illinois Audiology and Speech Clinic BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Currently, the District has over three vacancies for Speech/Language pathologists. The Special Education administration has reviewed speech/language caseloads and reassigned current speech/language pathologists. We continue to pursue new candidates and additional resources to provide speech/language services. Collectively, the District is contracting with the University of Illinois Audiology and Speech Clinic to provide services to four private/parochial schools: Holy Cross, St. John, St. Matthew, and University Primary School. The District would like to extend our services with the University of Illinois Audiology and Speech Clinic to schools within the District. STAFFING/STAFF DEVELOPMENT NEEDS: The contractor will work directly with students throughout the District, as needed, to provide IEP required speech/language services. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: The cost of Services is $225 per student per month for therapy sessions and $250 for each student evaluation session. The total es timated cost of this contract is not to exceed $35,000. Local funds and, potentially, IDEA Part B Flow-Through funds will be used to pay for these contractual services. ASSESSMENT/EVALUATION : Executive Director of Special Education, or her designee, will coordinate provision of services with the contractor. RECOMMENDATION: It is the administration’s recommendation that the Board of Education approve the attached contract, or one of substantially similar form, with the University of Illinois Audiology and Speech Clinic. CONTACT PERSON(S): Suzanne L. Meislahn, Executive Director of Special Education File Attachments School_Services_Agreement_Unit4_U of I.pdf (1,659 KB) Subject C. Occupational Therapy Contractual Services - Center for Special Education Services: Suzanne L. Meislahn Meeting Jan 27, 2025 - Board of Education Regular Meeting Category 8. Consent Agenda - New/Unfinished Business Type TOPIC: Occupational Therapy Contractual Services - Center for Special Education Services BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Currently, the District has one (1) vacancy for an Occupational Therapist (OT). In order to continue providing necessary services for our students, the Special Education Administrators have reviewed OT caseloads and reassigned current OTs and Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) to cover evaluations and direct service minutes. We continue to pursue new candidates and additional resources to provide OT services. To meet the current needs of our students, the District would like to contract with the Center for Special Education Services (CSES) to provide OT evaluations to schools within the District. The term of the agreement would run from January 28, 2025 to July 31, 2025. STAFFING/STAFF DEVELOPMENT NEEDS: The contractor will work directly with students throughout the District, as needed, to complete OT evaluations. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: The cost of the contract services is contingent on the number of evaluations completed, and is detailed in “Exhibit A, Scope”, page 9, of the District’s attached contract. The total es timated cost of this contract is not to exceed $35,000. Local funds and, potentially, IDEA Part B Flow-Through funds will be used to pay for these contractual services. The overall estimated costs are not to exceed $35,000 for the duration of the contract. ASSESSMENT/EVALUATION : Executive Director of Special Education, or her designee, will coordinate the provision of services with the contractor. RECOMMENDATION: It is the administration’s recommendation that the Board of Education approve the attached contract with CSES. CONTACT PERSON(S): Suzanne L. Meislahn, Executive Director of Special Education Attachment: 10 File Attachments Center for Special Education Services Contract 1.22.25 - updated scope.pdf (792 KB) Subject D. Resolution Authorizing Preparation For FY2025-2026 Budget: Linda Matkowski Meeting Jan 27, 2025 - Board of Education Regular Meeting Category 8. Consent Agenda - New/Unfinished Business Type TOPIC: Resolution Authorizing Preparation For FY2025-2026 Budget BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The Board of Education, must, by resolution, designate some person or persons to prepare a tentative budget for fiscal year 2025-2026. The appropriate resolution is attached. The tentative budget will be presented at the August 2025 Board of Education meeting with passage no later than the final Board of Education meeting in September 2025. As is customary, the amended FY24-25 budget, and the tentative FY25-26 budget will also be reviewed regularly at the Board’s Finance Committee meetings. A preliminary calendar of events related to the preparation of the budget is also attached. STAFFING/STAFF DEVELOPMENT NEEDS: None FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: As reviewed ASSESSMENT/EVALUATION: None RECOMMENDATION: Administration recommends the Board of Education approve the attached resolution which designates Linda Matkowski, CFO, as the person to prepare the tentative budget. CONTACT PERSON(S): Linda Matkowski File Attachments Resolution For Preparation of FY2025_2026 Budget.pdf (415 KB) Tentative Budget Calendar FY2025_2026 including Amended Budget Calendar for FY2024_2025.pdf (451 KB) Subject E. Human Resource Changes: Ken Kleber Meeting Jan 27, 2025 - Board of Education Regular Meeting Category 8. Consent Agenda - New/Unfinished Business Type TOPIC: Human Resource Changes BACKGROUND INFORMATION: There are a total of twenty-nine (29) human resources changes for Board approval this evening. The specific changes are listed in the attached PDF document. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: Employees are compensated in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreements with the Champaign Federation of Teachers (CFT) or Champaign Educational Support Professionals (CESP), or within guidelines previously established by the Board of Education. RECOMMENDATION: It is the administration’s recommendation that the Board of Education approve these human resources changes. The Superintendent is authorized to notify employees of this action. CONTACT PERSON(S): Ken Kleber, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources File Attachments HR Changes - 1-27-2025_ATTACHMENT.pdf (175 KB) 9. Board Discussion: Old Business Subject A. Board Member Vacancy Process: Dr. Gianina Baker Meeting Jan 27, 2025 - Board of Education Regular Meeting Category 9. Board Discussion: Old Business Type Board Members will discuss next steps of the vacancy process. File Attachments 10. Public Comment Subject A. Public Comment on Agenda & Non-Agenda Items Meeting Jan 27, 2025 - Board of Education Regular Meeting Category 10. Public Comment Type File Attachments 11. Board Member Communications Subject A. Communications From Board Members Meeting Jan 27, 2025 - Board of Education Regular Meeting Category 11. Board Member Communications Type File Attachments Subject B. Whom Did We Affect and Whom Do We Tell? Meeting Jan 27, 2025 - Board of Education Regular Meeting Category 11. Board Member Communications Type File Attachments Subject C. IASB Communications Meeting Jan 27, 2025 - Board of Education Regular Meeting Category 11. Board Member Communications Type File Attachments 12. Future Meetings Subject A. Regular Board Meeting: February 10, 2025 and February 24, 2025 Meeting Jan 27, 2025 - Board of Education Regular Meeting Category 12. Future Meetings Type File Attachments 13. Executive Session Subject A. Motion to move to Executive Session. Meeting Jan 27, 2025 - Board of Education Regular Meeting Category 13. Executive Session Type A closed session in accordance with the Illinois Open Meeting Act (5 ILCS 120/2c) will be necessary to consider one or more of the following subjects including, but not limited to: 120/2(c)(1) Appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees, specific individuals who serve as independent contractors or specific volunteers of the public body or legal counsel for the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee, a specific individual who serves as an independent contractor or a volunteer of the public body or against legal counsel for the public body to determine its validity. 120/2(c)(2) Collective negotiating matters between the public body and its employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees. 120/2(c)(3) Selection of a person to fill a vacancy in a public office. 120/2(c)(4) Evidence or testimony presented in Open Hearing or in Closed Hearing where specifically authorized by law, to a quasi-adjudicative body, as defined in this Act, provided that the body prepares and makes available for public inspection a written decision setting forth its determinative reasoning. 120/2(c)(5) Purchase or lease of real property for the use of the public body, including meetings held for the purpose of discussing whether a particular parcel should be acquired. 120/2(c)(6) The setting of a price for sale or lease of property owned by the public body. 120/2(c)(8) Security procedures, school building safety and security, and the use of personnel and equipment to respond to an actual, a threatened, or a reasonably potential danger to the safety of employees, students, staff, the public, or public property. 120/2(c)(9) Student Discipline 120/2(c)(10) The placement of individual students in special education programs and other matters relating to individual students. 120/2(c)(11) Litigation, when an action against, affecting or on behalf of the particular public body has been filed and is pending before a court or administrative tribunal, or when the public body finds that an action is probable or imminent, in which case the basis for the finding shall be recorded and entered into the minutes of the closed meeting. 120/2(c)(16) Self-Evaluation, practices and procedures or professional ethics when meeting with a representative of a statewide association of which the public body is a member. 120/2(c)(21) Discussion of minutes of meetings lawfully closed under this Act, whether for purposes of approval by the body of the minutes or semi-annual review of the minutes as mandated by Section 2.06. File Attachments 14. Open Session Subject A. Reconvene in open session for possible action on items discussed in closed session. Meeting Jan 27, 2025 - Board of Education Regular Meeting Category 14. Open Session Type Information File Attachments 15. Adjournment Subject A. Motion to adjourn the meeting. Meeting Jan 27, 2025 - Board of Education Regular Meeting Category 15. Adjournment Type Action File Attachments