East Central Reporter

Charleston Community Unit School District No. 1 Board Education met Feb. 15.

The regularly scheduled board meeting is 6:30 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month at Central Office, 410 West Polk Street.

Here is the agenda as provided by Charleston CUSD No. 1:

BOARD OF EDUCATION

COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1

CHARLESTON, ILLINOIS

Agenda for the Regular Meeting of February 15, 2017

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

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 –

Special Meeting – January 12, 2017

Regular Meeting – January 18, 2017

B. Financial Reports

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

2. Approval of Activity Fund Accounts

3. Approval/Financial Summary (January 2017 & February 2017)

V. Consent Agenda: Recommended Action Old Business

VI. Consent Agenda: Recommended Action New Business

A. Hazardous Walking Application

B. Resolution/Establishing Fiscal Year and Preparation of 2017-2018 Tentative Budget

C. Request for Gifted Sick Leave Days

D. Request for Gifted Sick Leave Days

VII. Consent Agenda: Appointment/Employment

Retirements:

LBS1 Teacher – Charleston Middle School, end 2020-2021 school year

Kindergarten Teacher – Mark Twain Elementary School, end 2020-2021 school year

Resignations:

Title 1 Paraprofessional – Carl Sandburg Elementary School, 3/3/2017

Assistant Volleyball Coach – Charleston High School, end 2016-17 school year

Transfer(s) 2016-17 School Year:

CHS to Carl Sandburg Elementary School – 1:1 Paraprofessional, effective 2/3/17

CHS ED Paraprofessional – 1:1 Paraprofessional, effective 2/13/17

Employment(s) 2016-17 School Year:

School Health Care Professional – CMS & Mark Twain School, effective 1/25/17

Paraprofessional – Mark Twain Elementary School, effective 2/16/17

Employments/Volunteers Extra-Curricular 2016-17:

Charleston High School & Charleston Middle School

CUSD #1 Substitutes/Volunteers - effective 1/11/17 - 2/07/17

Transfers 2017-18 School year:

CMS to CHS – Physical Education/Health/Driver Education Teacher

Jefferson Elementary School to CMS – Social Studies/Language Arts Teacher

VIII. Superintendent’s Report

A. Pre-School Screening Schedule

IX. Recommended Old Business

A. New & Revised School Board Policies, Administrative Procedures, Exhibits (2nd reading –

see attached agenda)

X. Recommended Action New Business

A. Revised Assignments/School Health Care Professionals 2016-17 School Year

B. Board Action to Approve an Intergovernmental Resolution with the Regional Office of Education #11 for the Receipt, Distribution, Retention of Interest from the County Schools Facility Tax (commonly known as Sales Tax) Approved by Coles County Voters on November 8, 2016.

C. 2016-17 Administrative Evaluations/2017-18 Administrative Assignments

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 ILCS120/2/(c)(2)

XII. Action to Follow Closed Session

A. Establish Administrative Salaries

B. Establish Salary Schedule for Central Office Employees

XIII. Additional Information

Building Newsletters

Enrollment Summary

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 February 15, 2017

IX. A. Recommended Old Business

Deleted School Board Policy Administrative Procedure/Exhibit

2:220-E2 Motion to Adjourn to Closed Session

New School Board Policy

6:315 High School Credit for Students in Grade 7 or 8

Revised School Board Policies/Administrative Procedures/Exhibits

2:100 Board Member Conflict of Interest

2:150 Committees

2:200 Types of School Board Meetings

4:110 Transportation

4:120-AP Food Services; Competitive Foods; Exemptions

4:170 Safety

4:170-AP1 Comprehensive Safety and Security Plan

5:90 Abused and Neglected Child Reporting

5:100 Staff Development Program

5:100-AP Staff Development Program

5:120-AP1 Statement of Economic Interests for Employees

5:120-E Code of Ethics for Illinois Educators

5:185-AP Resource Guide for Family and Medical Leave

5:220-AP Substitute Teachers

6:15 School Accountability

6:50 School Wellness

6:60 Curriculum Content

6:130 Program for the Gifted

6:160 English Learners

6:270 Guidance and Counseling Program

6:280 Grading and Promotion

6:300 Graduation Requirements

6:300-E2 State Law Graduation Requirements

6:310 High School Credit for Non-District Experiences; Course Substitutions; Re-Entering Students

6:320 High School Credit for Proficiency

6:340 Student Testing and Assessment Program

7:10 Equal Educational Opportunities

7:40 Nonpublic School Students, Including Parochial and Home-Schooled Students

7:100 Health, Eye, and Dental Examinations; Immunizations; and Exclusion of Students

7:130 Student Rights and Responsibilities

7:140 Search and Seizure

7:150 Agency and Police Interviews

7:150-AP Agency and Police Interviews

7:190-AP2 Gang Activity Prohibited

7:190-AP3 Guidelines for Reciprocal Reporting of Criminal Offenses Committed by Students

7:190-AP4 Use of Isolated Time Out and Physical Restraint

7:190-AP5 Electronic Devices

7:190-AP6 Guidelines for Investigating Sexting Allegations

7:190-AP8 Student Re-Engagement Guidelines

7:200 Suspension Procedures

7:210 Expulsion Procedures

7:220 Bus Conduct

7:220-AP Electronic Recordings on School Buses

7:230 Misconduct by Students with Disabilities

7:240 Conduct Code for Participants

7:260 Exemption from Physical Education

7:290 Suicide and Depression Awareness and Prevention

7:300 Extracurricular Athletics

7:305 Student Athlete Concussions and Head Injuries

7:310 Restrictions on Publications; Elementary Schools

7:325 Student Fundraising Activities

8:10 Connection with the Community

8:30 Visitors to and Conduct on School Property

8:80 Gifts to District