Regular Board Meeting

4 Monday, May 6, 2024 Regular Board Meeting Crouse Education Center 780 Shoreline Drive Aurora, IL 60504 1. Meeting - 6:00 p.m. Subject A. Call to Order Meeting May 6, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Type Procedural File Attachments 1. Meeting - 6:00 p.m. Subject B. Roll Call Meeting May 6, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Type Procedural File Attachments 1. Meeting - 6:00 p.m. Subject C. Recess/Reconvene Meeting May 6, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action Recommended Action that the Board of Education recess to Executive Session for the purpose of: (A) The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees, specific individuals who serve as independent contractors in a park, recreational, or educational setting, 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 in a park, recreational, or educational setting, or a volunteer of the public body or against legal counsel for the public body to determine its validity. However, a meeting to consider an increase in compensation to a specific employee of a public body that is subject to the Local Government Wage Increase Transparency Act may not be closed and shall be open to the public and posted and held in accordance with this Act. (B) 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. File Attachments Motion & Voting that the Board of Education recess to Executive Session for the purpose of: (A) The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees, specific individuals who serve as independent contractors in a park, recreational, or educational setting, 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 in a park, recreational, or educational setting, or a volunteer of the public body or against legal counsel for the public body to determine its validity. However, a meeting to consider an increase in compensation to a specific employee of a public body that is subject to the Local Government Wage Increase Transparency Act may not be closed and shall be open to the public and posted and held in accordance with this Act. (B) 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. Motion by Ms Supna Jain, second by Mr Justin Karubas. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Mr Justin Karubas, Ms Susan Demming, Ms Laurie Donahue, Ms Supna Jain, Ms Catey Genc 2. Executive Session - 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1), (c)(12) - 6:05 p.m. Subject A. The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees, specific individuals who serve as independent contractors in a park, recreational, or educational setting, 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 in a park, recreational, or educational setting, or a volunteer of the public body or against legal counsel for the public body to determine its validity. However, a meeting to consider an increase in compensation to a specific employee of a public body that is subject to the Local Government Wage Increase Transparency Act may not be closed and shall be open to the public and posted and held in accordance with this Act. Meeting May 6, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Type Information, Discussion File Attachments 2. Executive Session - 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1), (c)(12) - 6:05 p.m. Subject B. 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. Meeting May 6, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Type Information, Discussion File Attachments 3. Regular Meeting - Open Session - 7:00 p.m. Subject A. Reconvene to Open Session/Call to Order Meeting May 6, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Type Procedural File Attachments 3. Regular Meeting - Open Session - 7:00 p.m. Subject B. Roll Call Meeting May 6, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Type Procedural File Attachments 3. Regular Meeting - Open Session - 7:00 p.m. Subject C. Pledge of Allegiance Meeting May 6, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Type Procedural File Attachments 3. Regular Meeting - Open Session - 7:00 p.m. Subject D. Board Salutes Meeting May 6, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Type Information National Merit Scholarship winners announced The National Merit Scholarship Corporation released the names of the first group of winners in the 69th annual National Merit Scholarships Program. Approximately 770 distinguished high school seniors have won corporate-sponsored National Merit Scholarship awards financed by about ninety-four corporations, company foundations, and other business organizations. One District 204 high school senior was named in this year’s competition ; Himesh Nasaka from Neuqua Valley High School. Congratulations Himesh on your achievement! IPCA Scholarship Winners The board salutes the three District 204 students who were honored by the Indian Prairie Classified Association with scholarships. The Indian Prairie Classified Association awarded scholarships to Audrey Smith from Neuqua Valley, and Claire Hagerman and Kendall Mathew from Waubonsie Valley. We appreciate the Indian Prairie Classified Association ’s support of our students through their scholarship program. Congratulations to all the scholarship recipients. 2024 Best Communities for Music Education The National Association of Music Merchants Foundation named District 204 as one of the 2024 Best Communities for Music Education. District 204 is one of 975 districts in the nation to receive this recognition. The award acknowledges schools and districts across the country for their commitment and support for music education. The selection process is facilitated by the Music Education Research Institute at the University of Kansas, and is based on music class participation, instruction, facilities, and overall support for music education programming. This is the thirteenth year Indian Prairie has received this national recognition. Congratulations to all our music teachers who provide outstanding music opportunities for our students! American Legion Oratorical Contest Winner The board salutes Neuqua Valley senior April Zhang, for taking first place at the 2024 American Legion Department of Illinois Constitution Oratorical contest in Springfield, Illinois. The oratorical contest has developed knowledge and a greater appreciation of the Constitution of the United States among high school students. April won a $2000.00 scholarship and will represent the State of Illinois at the National Finals in Hillsdale, Michigan later this month. Congratulations April! 2024 Illinois Horizon School to Watch Recipient The board salutes Crone Middle School, on their third redesignation as an Illinois Horizon School to Watch. Schools to Watch are focused on continuous school improvement. Schools participate in the Association of Illinois Middle-grade Schools (AIMS) networking events, present at Association workshops and conferences, and provide leadership as part of the AIMS Network. Schools are recognized at the National Forum Annual Schools to Watch Conference in Washington, D.C. Congratulations on this outstanding achievement! Bilingual Parent and Community Resource Fair The board salutes Angie Nieto and Maria Arias Garzon, our bilingual parent and community relations coordinators, as well as Shelly Scardamaglia, our instructional services secretary, for their efforts in organizing the Bilingual Parent and Community Resource Fair on Wednesday, April 17. Their commitment and hard work made the event an enormous success, attracting over two hundred students, parents, community partners, and volunteers. Congratulations on a job well done! IPSD Grow Your Own Teacher Program The board salutes the District 204 seniors in the Grow Your Own Teacher program who have dedicated themselves to becoming the next generation of educators. The Indian Prairie School District’s Grow Your Own Teacher program includes a group of over one hundred high school students. They engage in practical, real-world experiences that prepare them for careers in education. This program is open to any District 204 high school student interested in pursuing a career related to education. The goal is to foster a passion for education and encourage these students to return to become teachers at IPSD 204. When we call your name, please come up to the front to be recognized and remain for a group photo. Brianna Alvarado Grace Sarnowski Sara Aten Allison Schuerenberg Yasawi Bhimavarapu Kelsey Shah Ciara Bolster Jizele Sims Chloe Burr Sara Taylor Jack Clarke Elisa Umana Aleona Cole Michael Villalobos Nikki Dimovski Kate Wohlfeil Courtney Gaither Tristan Gildemeister Adan Gonzalez Amari Hawkins Thomas Kline Jada Lewis Cree Lewis Kylie Maksim Allison Mayor Emily Mertes Alyssa Michalak Aislinn Mitchell Hailey Mitchell Laiba Nadeem Cara Nagel Siri Nayakanti Allison Neville Kayla Newburg Kate Otto Lianna Payton Liliana Perez Asa Potts Naomi Salansky U.S. News ranks District 204 high schools in the top 50 in the state U.S. News & World Report released its 2024 Best High Schools ranking. All three District 204 high schools made the national list and were ranked in the top 50 in the state. U.S. News ranked Neuqua Valley 396 in the nation and 15th in the state, Metea Valley was 702 in the nation and 28th in the state, and Waubonsie Valley ranked 874 in the nation and 37th in the state. Rankings are based on state assessments, graduation rates, and how well schools prepare students for college. Congratulations to all three of our high schools on this outstanding achievement! 2024 Student Council School of Excellence Award The board salutes Young Elementary for recently receiving the 2024 American Student Council Association Student Council School of Excellence Award! The school w as selected based on their submission of projects completed during the 2023-2024 school year in the areas of community service, student leadership, citizenship, and school spirit. Councils were also required to submit letters of recommendation from their school principal and student council president. Congratulations! 31st Annual High School Video Festival The board salutes Metea Valley, Neuqua Valley, and Waubonsie Valley media production students for their achievements at the Midwest Media Education Association’s 31 st Annual High School Video Festival. These students demonstrated remarkable talent, with Neuqua Valley earning multiple top honors and a national award nomination. Waubonsie Valley achieved top placements in Live Event Sports Coverage. Additionally, Metea Valley had two videos that placed as finalists, including one for "The Mane,” and a commercial by Makaylin Victor, who also won the Lucas Palermo Scholarship. Congratulations on a job well done! Accessible Community Task Force Student Recognition Award The board salutes STEPS student Markeesha Carwell, a Waubonsie Valley High School alumnus, who has been honored with the Accessible Community Task Force Student Recognition Award. She received the award for her mentorship and support to our STEPS students, and her outstanding contributions at a local daycare center. Her dedication to enhancing the lives of those with disabilities exemplifies the very best of our community. Congratulations Markeesha! Rotary Youth Scholarships The board salutes several District 204 students for receiving Youth Scholarship Awards from the Rotary Club of Naperville. This year’s recipients include Metea Valley seniors Akshay Baid and Bryce Jordan, Neuqua Valley senior Grace Stubitz, and Waubonsie Valley seniors Ainsley Atwater and Zack Heneghan. These scholarships, funded through generous donations from the Rotary Club of Naperville, Naperville Sunrise Rotary, Naperville Rotary Charities, Naperville Rotary Foundation, and members of the Slocumb family range from $2,000 to $5,000. Congratulations to all the scholarship recipients! File Attachments 3. Regular Meeting - Open Session - 7:00 p.m. Subject E. Student Representative Report by Rishvanth Amsaraj from Metea Valley High School Meeting May 6, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Type Information File Attachments 4. Public Comment Subject A. Procedures for Public Comment Meeting May 6, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Type Information Individuals wishing to address the Board of Education must sign up by 6:57 p.m. 60 minutes is allowed for public comment, and each person is limited to three minutes. When addressing the Board, please respect the confidentiality and safety of our students and school district personnel. We also ask that those addressing the Board be cognizant that this is an open meeting and is available to all age groups and, as such, ask that you consider who the audience members are this evening and keep comments age appropriate. Public comment represents the voice and opinion of the speaker. There will be no feedback from the board members during the meeting, but follow-up will be provided by an administrator as appropriate. Although this is not required, it is helpful for the Board to know whether the comments and concerns we hear are being raised by residents, so we ask that you state if you live in the district and if you currently have children in our schools. http://board.ipsd.org/Uploads/Policies/Section%202/2230.pdf File Attachments 5. Consent Agenda and Superintendent Report Subject A. Superintendent Report Meeting May 6, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Type Information File Attachments 5. Consent Agenda and Superintendent Report Subject B. Approval of Principal at Longwood Elementary School - AT Meeting May 6, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action Recommended Action that the Board of Education approve Michael Zeman as Principal of Longwood Elementary School, as presented. File Attachments Motion & Voting that the Board of Education approve Michael Zeman as Principal of Longwood Elementary School, as presented. Motion by Ms Catey Genc, second by Ms Supna Jain. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Mr Justin Karubas, Mr Mark Rising, Ms Susan Demming, Ms Laurie Donahue, Ms Supna Jain, Ms Catey Genc 5. Consent Agenda and Superintendent Report Subject C. Approval of Assistant Principal at Gregory Middle School - AT Meeting May 6, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action Recommended Action that the Board of Education approve Patrick Raleigh as Assistant Principal at Gregory Middle School, as presented. File Attachments Motion & Voting that the Board of Education approve Patrick Raleigh as Assistant Principal at Gregory Middle School, as presented. Motion by Ms Susan Demming, second by Ms Catey Genc. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Mr Justin Karubas, Mr Mark Rising, Ms Susan Demming, Ms Laurie Donahue, Ms Supna Jain, Ms Catey Genc 5. Consent Agenda and Superintendent Report Subject D. Freedom of Information Act Requests Meeting May 6, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Type Information File Attachments FOIA Report 05.06.24.pdf (80 KB) 5. Consent Agenda and Superintendent Report Subject E. Approval of Consent Agenda Items F through N. Meeting May 6, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action that the Board of Education approve Consent Agenda Items F through N, as presented. File Attachments Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting that the Board of Education approve Consent Agenda Items F through N, as presented. Motion by Mr Justin Karubas, second by Ms Supna Jain. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Mr Justin Karubas, Mr Mark Rising, Ms Susan Demming, Ms Laurie Donahue, Ms Supna Jain, Ms Catey Genc 5. Consent Agenda and Superintendent Report Subject F. Approval of Appointment of DuPage Area Occupational Education System (DAOES) Representative - LL [Board Policy 1:20 District Organization, Operations, and Cooperative Agreements] Meeting May 6, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action that the Board of Education approve the appointment of Brian Giovanini as the the Indian Prairie School District 204 Representative to the DuPage Area Occupational Education System (DAOES) for the 2024-2025 school year, as presented. Memo To: Members, Board of Education Adrian B. Talley, Superintendent From: Dr. Louis Lee, Deputy Superintendent Date: May 6, 2024 Re: Representative for DAOES Board of Directors BOARD MEETING DATE: Monday, May 6 APPLICABLE BOARD POLICY(S): 1:20 District Organization, Operations, and Cooperative Agreements RECOMMENDATION: We recommend that Brian Giovanini be designated as the Indian Prairie School District 204 Representative to the DuPage Area Occupational Education System Board of Directors for the 2024-2025 school year. RATIONALE: In his role as Director of Innovation, Brian will continue to work directly with the Career and Technical Education activities through DAOES. He will represent the interests of District 204, support decisions and create policies that will directly affect our students. File Attachments FY25 BOD Reappointment Resolution.pdf (75 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting that the Board of Education approve Consent Agenda Items F through N, as presented. Motion by Mr Justin Karubas, second by Ms Supna Jain. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Mr Justin Karubas, Mr Mark Rising, Ms Susan Demming, Ms Laurie Donahue, Ms Supna Jain, Ms Catey Genc 5. Consent Agenda and Superintendent Report Subject G. Approval of Alternative Transportation Contract Renewal - RJ [Board Policy 4:60 Purchases and Contracts, 6:140 Education of Homeless Children] Meeting May 6, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action that the Board of Education approves the Alternative Transportation Contract Renewal, as presented. File Attachments Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting that the Board of Education approve Consent Agenda Items F through N, as presented. Motion by Mr Justin Karubas, second by Ms Supna Jain. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Mr Justin Karubas, Mr Mark Rising, Ms Susan Demming, Ms Laurie Donahue, Ms Supna Jain, Ms Catey Genc 5. Consent Agenda and Superintendent Report Subject H. Approval of 2025-2026 First Student Contract Extension [Board Policy 4:60 - Operational Services, Purchases and Contracts] - RJ Meeting May 6, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action that the Board of Education approves the 2025-2026 First Student Contract Extension, as presented. File Attachments Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting that the Board of Education approve Consent Agenda Items F through N, as presented. Motion by Mr Justin Karubas, second by Ms Supna Jain. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Mr Justin Karubas, Mr Mark Rising, Ms Susan Demming, Ms Laurie Donahue, Ms Supna Jain, Ms Catey Genc 5. Consent Agenda and Superintendent Report Subject I. Approval of the Resolution Regarding Honorable Reduction in Work Hours Support Staff (Health Services Secretary) [Board Policy 5:290 – Employment Termination and Suspensions] – CH Meeting May 6, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action that the Board of Education approve the Resolution Regarding Honorable Reduction in Work Hours Support Staff (Health Services Secretary), as presented. Memo To: Members of the Board of Education Adrian B. Talley, Superintendent From: Carey Beth Harry Date: May 6, 2024 Re: Reduction Resolution and Motion with Explanation BOARD MEETING DATE: May 6, 2024 RELATED POLICY: Policy 5:290 RECOMMENDATION: I recommend that the Board of Education approve the Resolution for the Honorable Reduction in Hours of Support Staff. RATIONALE: This Resolution reduces the number of hours for the Health Services Secretary to 876 annually. File Attachments Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting that the Board of Education approve Consent Agenda Items F through N, as presented. Motion by Mr Justin Karubas, second by Ms Supna Jain. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Mr Justin Karubas, Mr Mark Rising, Ms Susan Demming, Ms Laurie Donahue, Ms Supna Jain, Ms Catey Genc 5. Consent Agenda and Superintendent Report Subject J. Approval of Application for Building Permit for 2024 Summer HVAC Work - JR [Board Policy 4:60 – Purchases and Contracts] Meeting May 6, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action that the Board of Education approve the Application for Building Permit for 2024 Summer HVAC Work, as presented. Memo To: Members of the Board of Education Adrian B. Talley, Superintendent From: John R. Robinson III, Director of Building Operations Date: May 6, 2024 Re: Approval of Application for Building Permit for 2024 Summer HVAC work BOARD MEETING DATE: May 6, 2024 APPLICABLE BOARD POLICY(S): 4:60 – Purchases and Contracts RECOMMENDATION: I recommend that the Board of Education approve the Application for Building Permit for HVAC work for summer 2024, as presented. RATIONALE: The Regional Office of Education requires building permits for certain work at a school. File Attachments Building Permit.pdf (965 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting that the Board of Education approve Consent Agenda Items F through N, as presented. Motion by Mr Justin Karubas, second by Ms Supna Jain. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Mr Justin Karubas, Mr Mark Rising, Ms Susan Demming, Ms Laurie Donahue, Ms Supna Jain, Ms Catey Genc 5. Consent Agenda and Superintendent Report Subject K. Approval of Video Surveillance Monitoring Policy - MS [Board Policy 4:50 - Facility Management and Building Programs , 4:170 - Safety, 7:340 - Student Records] Meeting May 6, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action that the Board of Education approve to Adopt the Surveillance Monitoring Policy, as presented. Memo To: Members, Board of Education Adrian B. Talley, Superintendent From: Matt Shipley, CSBO Date: May 6, 2024 Re: Video Surveillance Monitoring Policy BOARD MEETING DATE: May 6, 2024 APPLICABLE BOARD POLICY(S): Operational Services Facility Management and Building Programs - 4:50 Safety – 4:170 Student Records – 7:340 RECOMMENDATION: Administration recommends that the Board of Education adopt the Video Surveillance Monitoring Policy as Presented. RATIONALE: The District recently began installing additional surveillance cameras in District buildings. As part of this project, administration recognized current board policy does not explicitly address the use of video cameras in District facilities. Administration believes the proposed policy provides sufficient guidance to administration, employees, students and our community on the intended and appropriate use of video cameras. Establishment of a policy will also ensure the District is in compliance with any state of federal statutes regarding video surveillance technology. As previously communicated, administration believes video cameras are a valuable tool to ensure the health, safety and welfare of our school communities, safeguard district buildings and assets, and deter criminal activity. There have been no changes to the recommended policy since the first reading. File Attachments Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting that the Board of Education approve Consent Agenda Items F through N, as presented. Motion by Mr Justin Karubas, second by Ms Supna Jain. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Mr Justin Karubas, Mr Mark Rising, Ms Susan Demming, Ms Laurie Donahue, Ms Supna Jain, Ms Catey Genc 5. Consent Agenda and Superintendent Report Subject L. Approval of Minutes from the Regular Meeting on April 8, 2024 and Executive Session on April 8, 2024 [Board Policy 2:220 School Board Meeting Procedure] Meeting May 6, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action that the Board of Education approve the Minutes from the Regular Meeting on April 8, 2024 and Executive Session on April 8, 2024, as presented. File Attachments Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting that the Board of Education approve Consent Agenda Items F through N, as presented. Motion by Mr Justin Karubas, second by Ms Supna Jain. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Mr Justin Karubas, Mr Mark Rising, Ms Susan Demming, Ms Laurie Donahue, Ms Supna Jain, Ms Catey Genc 5. Consent Agenda and Superintendent Report Subject M. Approval of the Business and Financial Items [Board Policy 4:50 Payment Procedures] Meeting May 6, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action that the Board of Education approve the Business and Financial Items, as presented. File Attachments March 2024 Budget Summary.pdf (107 KB) May 6, 2024 Bill Listing.pdf (320 KB) Treasurer's Report - March 2024.pdf (147 KB) April 2024 Procurement Card.pdf (870 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting that the Board of Education approve Consent Agenda Items F through N, as presented. Motion by Mr Justin Karubas, second by Ms Supna Jain. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Mr Justin Karubas, Mr Mark Rising, Ms Susan Demming, Ms Laurie Donahue, Ms Supna Jain, Ms Catey Genc 5. Consent Agenda and Superintendent Report Subject N. Approval of the Personnel Report Meeting May 6, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action that the Board of Education approve the Personnel Report, as presented. These recommendations are consistent with Board polices including: 3:40 – Superintendent 5:10 – Equal Employment Opportunity and Minority Recruitment 5:30 – Hiring Process and Criteria 5:150 – Personnel Records 5:180 – Temporary Illness or Temporary Incapacity 5:190 – Teacher Qualifications 5:200 – Terms and Conditions of Employment and Dismissal 5:210 – Resignations 5:250 – Leaves of Absence 5:270 – Employment At-Will, Compensation, and Assignment 5:280 – Duties and Qualifications 5:290 – Employment Termination and Suspensions 5:330 – Sick Days, Vacation, Holidays, and Leaves File Attachments Public Report 05-06-2024 - FINAL v3.pdf (176 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting that the Board of Education approve Consent Agenda Items F through N, as presented. Motion by Mr Justin Karubas, second by Ms Supna Jain. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Mr Justin Karubas, Mr Mark Rising, Ms Susan Demming, Ms Laurie Donahue, Ms Supna Jain, Ms Catey Genc 6. Consent Agenda Items for Separate Consideration Subject A. New Agenda Item Meeting May 6, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Type File Attachments 7. Action Items Subject A. Approval of the 2024-2025 School Board Meeting Calendar - AT [Board Policy 2:210 Organizational School Board Meeting] Meeting May 6, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action Recommended Action that the Board of Education approve the 2024-2025 School Board Meeting Calendar, as presented. File Attachments 2024-2025 Board Meeting Calendar - draft - 1 meeting in April.pdf (152 KB) Motion & Voting that the Board of Education approve the 2024-2025 School Board Meeting Calendar, as presented. Motion by Ms Supna Jain, second by Ms Catey Genc. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Mr Justin Karubas, Mr Mark Rising, Ms Susan Demming, Ms Laurie Donahue, Ms Supna Jain, Ms Catey Genc 7. Action Items Subject B. Approval of Middle School/High School Textbook Adoption - MP, BC [Board Policy 6:210 - Instructional Materials] Meeting May 6, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action Recommended Action that the Board of Education approve the Middle School/High School Textbook Adoption, as presented. Memo To: Members, Board of Education Adrian B. Talley, Superintendent From: Michael Purcell, Director of Core Curriculum – HS Barbi Chisholm, Director of Core Curriculum - MS Date: 5/1/2024 Re: Middle School/High School Textbook Adoption BOARD MEETING DATE: May 6, 2024 APPLICABLE BOARD POLICY(S): 6:210 RECOMMENDATION: Approve the following textbook and accompanying digital resources for use beginning in the 2024-2025 school year: Algebra – Envision by Savvas ISBN: 978-1418854195 Copyright: 2024 Cost: $155.00 Quantity (include total for all schools): 2200 Total: $280,220 (including onboarding and shipping costs) French 1 – D’Accord by Vista ISBN: 978-1-54339-019-3 Copyright: 2024 Cost: $206.95 Quantity (include total for all schools): 515 Total: $109,966.15 (including onboarding and shipping costs) AP Psychology – Myers Psychology for the AP by BFW ISBN: 9781319551612 Copyright: 2024 Cost: $198.98 Quantity (include total for all schools): 910 Total: $188,350.89 (including onboarding and shipping costs) RATIONALE: At the April 8 th Board of Education meeting we highlighted the curriculum team work to realign their scope and sequence. This work was done in preparation of the evaluation of potential resources to support learning. The team then evaluated many resources and we have prepared this recommendation to the Board. These recommendations have the full support of the teachers involved in the curriculum work. These resources were evaluated through these lenses: Instructional Benefit Digital Integration Fiscal Responsibility File Attachments Motion & Voting that the Board of Education approve the Middle School/High School Textbook Adoption, as presented. Motion by Ms Supna Jain, second by Ms Susan Demming. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Mr Justin Karubas, Mr Mark Rising, Ms Susan Demming, Ms Laurie Donahue, Ms Supna Jain, Ms Catey Genc 7. Action Items Subject C. Approval of High School AP Psychology Course - MP [Board Policy 6:40 Curriculum Development] Meeting May 6, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action Recommended Action that the Board of Education approve the High School AP Psychology Course, as presented. Memo To: Members, Board of Education Adrian B. Talley, Superintendent From: Michael Purcell, Director of Core Curriculum – HS Date: 5/1/2023 Re: High School Update – AP Psychology BOARD MEETING DATE: May 6, 2024 APPLICABLE BOARD POLICY(S): 6:40 RECOMMENDATION: At the April 8 th Board of Education meeting, details of changes to the Advanced Placement Psychology course were shared. At this time, we ask the Board of Education to approve the AP Psychology course. RATIONALE: This update from College Board includes a change from 8 Units to 5 Units with an increased emphasis on research methods and design. The 5 Units are: Biological Bases of Behavior Cognition Development and Learning Social Psychology and Personality Mental and Physical Health File Attachments Motion & Voting that the Board of Education approve the High School AP Psychology Course, as presented. Motion by Mr Justin Karubas, second by Ms Catey Genc. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Mr Justin Karubas, Mr Mark Rising, Ms Susan Demming, Ms Laurie Donahue, Ms Supna Jain, Ms Catey Genc 8. Discussion Subject A. Artificial Intelligence (AI) - NN; Meeting May 6, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Type Information, Discussion File Attachments Board Presentation_ Artificial Intelligence (May 6) updated.pdf (6,363 KB) 8. Discussion Subject B. Budget and Forecast Update - MS Meeting May 6, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Type Information, Discussion File Attachments Budget Forecast Presentation 5.6.24 LB edit.pdf (1,221 KB) 8. Discussion Subject C. Legislative Advocacy Update - LD Meeting May 6, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Type Discussion File Attachments 8. Discussion Subject D. Board of Education Update - LD Meeting May 6, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Type Discussion File Attachments 9. Adjournment Subject A. Adjourn the Meeting Meeting May 6, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action Recommended Action that the Board of Education adjourn the meeting. File Attachments Motion & Voting that the Board of Education adjourn the meeting. Motion by Mr Justin Karubas, second by Ms Susan Demming. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Mr Justin Karubas, Mr Mark Rising, Ms Susan Demming, Ms Laurie Donahue, Ms Supna Jain, Ms Catey Genc