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McLean County Unit School District 5 Board met November 14.

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McLean County Unit School District 5 Board met Nov. 14.

Here is the agenda provided by the board:

1. Call To Order And Roll Call

2. Adjourn to Closed Session (6:15 P.M.)

Recommended motion: Move to adjourn to closed session to discuss the following matter according to the exceptions provided in the Open Meetings Act and specified as follows:

• 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.

3. Pledge of Allegiance

4. Focus On Students And Good News Reports

A. Cedar Ridge Good News Se Hablo Espanol

B. Cedar Ridge Good News Girl Scout Silver Award

C. Parkside Junior High School Cross Country Good News

Presenter: Darrin Cooper

D. Illinois School Board Members Day-November 15, 2018

Illinois Association of School Board Education and Recognition Program

Presenter: Mark Daniel

5. Superintendent Comments

6. Public Comments

7. Reports And Discussions

A. Secondary Course to Career Guide Update

B. Dyslexia Resource Guide

Presenter: Jessica Alt

C. Student Information System Recommendation

Presenter: Martin Hickman, Moe Backe, Dan Lamboley, Lindsey Dickinson Dave Schumer

D. Preliminary Report on the Tax Levy

Presenter: Martin Hickman

8. Consent Agenda

Recommended motion: Move to approve the consent agenda as presented.

Recommended motion: Move to approve the consent agenda as presented.

A. Approval of Minutes

Note: Minutes are not released for public viewing until approved by the Board of Education

Note: Minutes are not available for public viewing until approved by the Board.

(1) October 24, 2018 Regular Session

(2) October 24, 2018 Closed Session

(3) November 2, 2018 Special Session

(4) November 7, 2018 Special Session

B. Approve Semi-Annual Review of Closed Session Minutes of Meetings Lawfully Closed According to November 14, 2018 Pg. 2 the Exceptions Provided in the Open Meetings Act

C. Approval of Destruction of Audio Recordings of Closed Minute Sessions from October 2016-March, 2017

D. Approve Requests for Authorization to Use Fire Prevention and Safety Funds

(1) Fox Creek, install new equipment in mechanical room, Amendment #7

(2) Colene Hoose, remove and replace new gas water heater, Amendment #20

(3) Coleen Hoose, remove and replace roof material and new flashing, Amendment #21

(4) Fairview, remove and install new floor tile, Amendment #21

(5) Kingsley Junior HIgh, replace and install HVAC system

(6) Normal Community West, remove and install roofing, door, metal lockers, Amendment #38

E. Personnel Matters

(1) Resignations/Retirements/Releases/Terminations

(2) Employment

(3) Contract Revisions

(4) Leave Requests

F. Payment of Bills and Payrolls

(1) Authorization to Pay Bills and Payrolls

(2) Monthly Payroll Detail Report

(3) Vendor Bill Listing

G. Approve 2017-2018 IMRF Compensation and Benefits Report

H. Approve 2017-2018 Salary and Benefits Report for Unit 5 Administrators and Certified Teachers

I. Approve Secondary Course Description Changes for 2019-2020

J. Approve Request for Establishment of Activity Fund

K. Approve Donations to the District

9. Reports And Discussion

A. Requests for Information Pursuant to the Illinois Freedom of Information Act. The District has received and processed the following request for information: 

Presenter: Curt Richardson

(1) Lauren Finke/Carson Whitelemons, Goldman School of Public Policy University of California, Berkeley. Information requested and provided for District Annual Financial Audit Reports for 2005- 2014.

Presenter: Curt Richardson

(2) Kevin O'Mara, Concordia University Chicago. Information requested and provided for current Superintendent's compensation and benefits.

10. Announcements And Comments

11. Adjournment

https://v3.boardbook.org/Public/PublicMeetingMaterials.aspx?ak=1000890&mk=50308392

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