Charleston CUSD No. 1 Board discusses paraprofessionals

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By LocalLabs News Service

Jun 24, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Community Unit School District (CUSD) No. 1 Board discussed school assignments for the district's paraprofessionals for the 2016-17 school year.

Below is the agenda for this meeting, as provided by the board.

BOARD OF EDUCATION

COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1

CHARLESTON, ILLINOIS

Agenda for the Regular Meeting of June 15, 2016

Administration Building – 410 West Polk Avenue – 6:30 p.m.

Mission: Based upon the belief that all students can learn and with the understanding that students’ capabilities may vary, it is the mission of the Charleston Community Unit School District No. 1 to provide learning environments that allow students the opportunities to maximize their learning capabilities.

I. Call to Order and Roll Call

II. Focus on Students and Good News Reports

Recognition

III. Public, Staff Comments or Questions, Written Communications

Consent Agenda Items are routine, non-controversial matters and will be considered together and enacted by one motion and one roll call vote. Any board member desiring to remove an item for separate consideration should request to do so before approval of this consent agenda.

IV. Consent Agenda: Recommended Action Standard Items

A. Approval of the Minutes –

Regular Meeting – May 18, 2016

B. Financial Reports

1. Approval of the Bills & Payrolls, Community Unit District No.1

2. Approval of Activity Fund Accounts

3. Approval/Financial Summary

V. Consent Agenda: Old Business

VI. Consent Agenda: Recommended Action New Business

A. Resolution/2016 Prevailing Rates of Wages

B. Annual Certification/CUSD #1 Crisis Plan

VII. Consent Agenda: Appointment/Employment

Resignations:

LBS1 Teacher – Charleston High School, end 2015-16

LBS1 Teacher & Student Council Sponsor – Charleston Middle School, end 2015-16

Paraprofessional – Carl Sandburg Elementary School, end 2015-16

Asst. Boys’/Girls’ Soccer Coach - Charleston High School, end 2015-16

Volunteer Chess Coach – Charleston High School, end 2015-16

7th Grade Volleyball Coach & 7th Grade Girls’ Track Coach – CMS, end 2015-16

Leave(s) of Absence:

Paraprofessional/Jefferson Elementary School

Employments for the 2016-17 School Year:

Agriculture Teacher & FFA Advisor – Charleston High School

Elementary Classroom Teacher (2nd Grade) – Carl Sandburg Elementary School

Assignments for District Paraprofessionals

Extra-Curricular Assignments for 2016-17:

Charleston High School & Charleston Middle School

VIII. Superintendent’s Report

IX. Recommended Old Business

A. Adoption/FY2016 Budget Amendment

B. Adoption/Revised Job Description – Crossing Guard

C. Adoption/Board Policy & AP – 7:305 Student Athlete Concussions and Head Injuries

X. Recommended Action New Business

A. Award Bid Contract/Property/Casualty Insurance Program

B. Award Contract Renewal/Long Term Disability Insurance Program

C. Award Bid/Contract for Food Service Management Provider

D. Award Contract/Copier Provider for District

E. Adopt Resolution/Interfund Loan - Working Cash Fund to the Transportation Fund

F. Revised Job Descriptions – School Social Worker and School Counselor (first reading)

G. New & Revised Proposed School Board Policies – First Reading (see attachment)

H. Establish Committee Membership – Board of Education

I. Establish Part Time Employee’s/Substitute Salary Schedule for 2016-17

XI. Closed Session:

Consider information regarding appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the District or legal counsel for the District, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee or against legal counsel for the District to determine its validity. 5 ILCS 120/2/(c)(1)

Collective negotiating matters between the District and its employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees.

5 ILCS 120/2/(c)(2)

XII. Additional Information

CUSD #1 Monthly Attendance Summary

XIII. Adjourn

CUSD #1 District Goals

1. Academic Achievement

The district will incorporate an aligned system for teacher selection, induction, development, and evaluation that is aimed at providing research-based, effective instructional practices so that each student annually meets or exceeds learning standards.

2. Community Relations and Collaborations

Charleston CUSD #1 will collaborate with EIU, Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center, Chamber of Commerce and City of Charleston to strategically recruit professionals and families into the Charleston School District. CUSD #1 will also develop the utilization of social media to provide district fact based information.

3. District Facilities

The district will develop a long-term facilities and capital improvement plan that ensures the safety of our school community and supports the learning needs of our students.

4. District Finances

The district will commit to serving as responsible stewards of its fiscal resources and seek revenue sources that fulfill the district’s needs.

5. Technology

Enabled by technology, communications, digital resources, and training, the CUSD #1 staff will prepare all to become productive and digitally literate citizens through a variety of learning experiences. CUSD #1 students will utilize current and emerging technologies which foster an optimal learning environment.

BOARD OF EDUCATION

COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1

CHARLESTON, ILLINOIS

Attachment for Agenda- Regular Meeting of July 15, 2016

X. G. Recommended New Business

Deleted School Board Policy Administrative Procedure/Exhibit

6:170-AP3 No Child Left Behind Checklist Revised School Board Policies/Administrative Procedures/Exhibits

2:160 Board Attorney

2:250-AP2 Protocols for Record Preservation and Development of Retention Schedules

2:260 Uniform Grievance Procedure

2:260-AP1 Guidelines for Investigating Complaints and Allegations of Misconduct

3:40 Superintendent – Duties and Authority