Charleston Community Unit School District No. 1 Board Education met May 17.
Here is the agenda provided by the Board:
I. Call to Order and Roll Call
II. Focus on Students and Good News Reports
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/Organizational Meeting – April 26, 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
V. Consent Agenda: Old Business
VI. Consent Agenda: Recommended Action New Business
A. Revisions/2017-18 Parent/Teacher Handbooks and School Behavior Policies
B. Adopt Revised Workload Plan for Special Educators for 2017-18 School Year
C. Contract Agreements/Case Study Evaluation Testing During the Summer 2017
D. District Program of Library Services Director Designee, 2017-18 school year
E. Establish/CHS Pride and Allies Organization and Activity Account
F. Request for Gifted Sick Leave Days
VII. Consent Agenda: Appointment/Employment
Leave(s) of Absence:
Secretary/Jefferson Elementary School
Retirements:
10-Month Secretary/Charleston Middle School, effective 8/1/17
LBS1 Teacher/Jefferson Elementary School, end 2017-18
Media Specialist/Ashmore, Mark Twain & Jefferson Schools, end 2017-18
Resignations:
LBS1 Teacher & Student Council Co-Advisor/CHS, end 2016-17 school year
Paraprofessional/Carl Sandburg School, end 2016-17 school year
Transfer(s) 2017-18 School Year:
District Guidance Counselor – Mark Twain & CMS to FTE Charleston Middle School
District Social Worker – Mark Twain & CMS to FTE Mark Twain Elementary School
Employments 2017-18 School Year:
12-Month Administrative Secretary/CMS, (Addendum Item)
LBS1 Teacher/Charleston High School, 2017-18 school year
Elementary Teacher/Carl Sandburg Elementary School, 2017-18 school year
7th Grade Girls’ Basketball Coach/Charleston Middle School
VIII. Superintendent’s Report
A. 2017 Pre-School Screening/Kindergarten Pre-Registration
B. Annual Review/CMS Golf Program/Cross Country Program/Speech Program
C. CUSD #1 On-Line Registration Update
D. Extra-Curricular Transportation for 2017-18 School Year
IX. Recommended Old Business
A. Adopt Revised Job Description – Facilities Director
X. Recommended Action New Business
A. Accept Donation/Memorial Request – Ashmore Elementary School
B. Adoption/CUSD #1 School & District Improvement Plans
C. Renewal Contract for Food Service Management Provider
D. Contractual Agreement (PT)/Early Childhood Speech/Language Evaluations
E. Contract Agreements (PT) for Psychologist Services
F. School Health Care Professionals/Appointment - Head School Health Care Professional
G. Assignments for District Speech/Language Pathologists & District School Psychologists
H. Establish Committee Membership – Board of Education
I. Amendment to CUSD #1 2016-17 Budget/Establish Date & Time for Budget Hearing
J. Resolution authorizing the issuance of not to exceed $4,000,000 Taxable 2016 Educational Purposes Tax Anticipation Warrants in anticipation of the collection of taxes levied for the year 2016, by the Board of Education for educational purposes and authorizing the sale of said warrants to the purchaser thereof.
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)
XII. Additional Information
Building Newsletters
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.
http://www.charleston.k12.il.us/pdfs/bdagendas/2016-2017/5-17-2017RegBdAgenda.pdf
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