McLean County Unified School District No. 5 Board of Education met Dec. 14.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
A McLean County Unit District No. 5 Board of Education meeting was held Wednesday, December 14, 2022, beginning at - 6:30pm (Sign up for public comments will be open from 5:15pm - 6:15pm) at the Normal West High School, 501 N Parkside Rd, Normal, IL 61761.
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
2. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION (5:45p.m.)
At 5:46 p.m. Gozur moved, DeHaai seconded 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)(1) The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body or legal counsel for the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee of the public body or against legal counsel for the public body to determine its validity and
•2(c)(10) The placement of individual students in special education programs and other matters relating to individual students and
•2(c)(11) Litigation, when an action against, affecting or on behalf of the particular public boy 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.
3. RECESS
At 6:22 p.m. the Board recessed to return to public session.
4. RETURN TO PUBLIC SESSION
At 6:31 p.m. Gozur moved and DeHaai seconded to return to public session. Roll Call: Ayes: Coleman, DeHaai, Gozur, Kalitzky, Pyle, Roser, Hitchins. Nays: None. Motion carried. Also present: Superintendent Dr. Kristen Weikle, Chief Financial Officer Martin Hickman, Attorney for the District M. Curt Richardson, Executive Director of Operations Joe Adelman, Assistant Superintendent Michelle Lamboley, Director of Human Resources Roger Baldwin, and Director of Communications/Community Relations Dayna Brown
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
5. PUBLIC HEARING
A Public Truth in Taxation Hearing on Proposed Tax Levy
1 Mary Carlisle spoke against the district levying tax dollars given the recent failed referendum. Additionally, she shared comments on ESSR funds, school proficiency and expiring TIFS.
6. FOCUS ON STUDENTS AND GOOD NEWS REPORTS
A Good News - Co-Swim Coach of Year - Dawn Fudge and Heather Budak
Swim coaches Heather Budak of Normal Community and Dawn Fudge of Normal West were honored as co-sectional swim coaches of the year.
B Good News - NCWHS Student Marnie Howard
Normal West diver, Marnie Howard was recognized for placing fourth at IHSA state competition.
7. SUPERINTENDENT COMMENTS
Dr. Weikle celebrated Brigham Paraprofessional Susan Naber, who was nominated for the Recognizing Inspiring School Employees (RISE) Nomination. Susan will represent Illinois for the national RISE Award, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education. Congress enacted the awards program in 2019 to celebrate classified school employees and recognize the best in the nation among school support personnel.
Dr. Weikle recognized those individuals who have been nominated for Those Who Excel nominees for 2022.
8. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Steve Mackowiak spoke about addressing the district's financial budget and needing to make the necessary cuts.
Mary Carlisle declined to speak again since she made her comments known during the public hearing on the levy.
Toni Gorrell praised the Normal Community Choir and recognized outstanding teacher Ben Luginbuhl.
9. REPORTS
A 1st Reading of Board Policies, Administrative Procedures and Exhibits
1 Section 4: Operational Services
a. Administrative Procedure 4.60-AP1 Purchases
b. Administrative Procedure 4.140-AP1 Fines, Fees, and Charges - Waiver of Student Fees
c. Exhibit 4.140-E1 Application for Fee Waiver
2 Section 5: Personnel
a. Policy 5.220 Substitute Teachers
b. Policy 5.330 Sick Days, Vacation, Holidays, and Leaves Administrative Procedure 5.120-AP1 Statement of Economic
c. Interests for Employees
d. Administrative Procedure 5.120-AP2 Employee Conduct Standards
3 Section 6: Instruction
a. Policy 6.250 Community Resource Persons and Volunteers
b. Policy 6.260 Suggestions or Objections to Curriculum
c. Administrative Procedure 6.260-AP1 Request for Reconsideration of Instructional Materials Form
d. Exhibit 6.230-E1 Request for Reconsideration of IMC Materials
e. Exhibit 6.260-E1 Request for Reconsideration of Instructional Materials Form
4 Section 7: Students
a. Policy 7.290 Suicide and Depression Awareness and Prevention
b. Policy 7.340 Student Records
c. Administrative Procedure 7.190-AP4 Use of Isolated Time Out and Physical Restraint
d. Administrative Procedure 7.250-AP2 Prot. for Responding to Students with Soc., Emot., or Mental Health Problems
e. Administrative Procedure 7.340-AP1 School Student Records
f. Exhibit 7.340-AP1,E4 FAQs Regarding Military Recruiter Access to Students and Student Information
B. Requests for Information Pursuant to the Illinois Freedom of Information Act
The District has received and processed the following requests for information:
1 FOIA List 12.14.22
10 ACTION
A, Approve Use Of Open Attendance Areas 3, 4, and 5
Gozur moved and Coleman seconded to Approve Use Of Open Attendance Areas 3, 4, and 5
Roll Call: Ayes: Coleman, DeHaai, Gozur, Kalitzky, Pyle, Roser, Hitchins. Nays: None. Motion carried.
B Adopt Levy Resolution
Gozur moved and Kalitzky seconded to Adopt Levy Resolution
Roll Call: Ayes: Coleman, DeHaai, Gozur, Kalitzky, Pyle, Roser, Hitchins. Nays: None. Motion carried.
C Approve District Wide Radio Communication Bid
Gozur moved and Kalitzky seconded to Approve District Wide Radio Communication Bid
Roll Call: Ayes: Coleman, DeHaai, Gozur, Kalitzky, Pyle, Roser, Hitchins. Nays: None. Motion carried.
D Resolution of the Board of Education of Community Unit School District No. 5, McLean and Woodford Counties, Illinois, Declaring First Student, Inc. the Lowest Responsible and Responsive Bidder and Authorizing the District Administration to Enter into Contract Negotiations with First Student, Inc. for Student Transportation Services
E Gozur moved and DeHaai seconded to approve Resolution of the Board of Education of Community Unit School District No. 5, McLean and Woodford Counties, Illinois, Declaring First Student, Inc. the Lowest Responsible and Responsive Bidder and Authorizing the District Administration to Enter into Contract Negotiations with First Student, Inc. for Student Transportation Services
Roll Call: Ayes: Coleman, DeHaai, Gozur, Kalitzky, Pyle, Roser, Hitchins. Nays: None. Motion carried.
11. CONSENT AGENDA
Weikle reviewed and recommended the following consent agenda items for approval.
A Approval of Minutes
Minutes are not released for public viewing until approved by the Board of Education
1 Closed Session 11.16.22
2 Regular Session 11.16.22
B Personnel Matters
C Payment of Bills and Payrolls
D Approve Finance Department Reports
1 Financial Statements as of October 2022
E Approve Board Policies, Administrative Procedures, and Exhibits
1 Section 1: School District Organization
a. Policy 1.30 District Philosophy and Mission Statement
2 Section 2: Board of Education
a. Policy 2.210 Organizational Board Meetings
3 Section 3: General School Administration
a. Policy 3.50 Administrative Personnel Other Than the Superintendent
4 Section 4: Operational Services
a Policy 4.10 Fiscal and Business Management
b Policy 4.140 Waiver of Student Fees
5 Section 5: Personnel
a. Policy 5.20 Workplace Harassment Prohibited
b. Policy 5.120 Employee Ethics; Conduct; and Conflict of Interest Policy
c. Policy 5.250 Leaves of Absence
d. Policy 5.270 Employment At-Will, Compensation, and Assignment
e. Policy 5.280 Duties and Qualifications
f. Policy 5.290 Employment Termination and Suspensions
g. Policy 5.300 Schedules and Employment Year
h. Policy 5.310 Compensatory Time-Off
i. Policy 5.320 Evaluation
j. Administrative Procedure 5.150-AP1 Personnel Records
k. Administrative Procedure 5.170-AP1 Copyright Compliance
l. Administrative Procedure 5.170-AP2 Seeking Permission to Copy or Use Copyrighted Works
m. Administrative Procedure 5.250-AP1 School Visitation Leave
n. Administrative Procedure 5.285-AP1 Drug and Alcohol Testing for School Bus and Commercial Vehicle Drivers
o. Exhibit 5.220-E1 Unsatisfactory Performance Report for Substitute Teachers
6 Section 6: Instruction
a. Policy 6.210 Instructional Materials
b. Policy 6.230 Library Media Program
c. Administrative Procedure 6.230-AP1 IMC Collection Development
d. Exhibit 6.250-E1 Volunteer Information Form and Waiver of Liability
7 Section 7: Students
a. Policy 7.15 Student and Family Privacy Rights
b. Policy 7.250 Student Support Services
F Approve Requests for Authorization to Use Fire Prevention and Safety Funds
1 CJHS Amendment #38
2 NCHS Amendment #36
3 NCWHS Amendment #52
G Approve the District 2023 Insurance Renewals
H Approve Purchase of Campus Optimizer under the Omnia Partners Cooperative Purchasing Agreement at Northpoint Elementary.
I Approve Overnight Trip Requests
J Approve 22-23 School Improvement Plans
Pyle moved and Gozur seconded to approve the consent agenda as presented. Roll Call: Ayes: Coleman, DeHaai, Gozur, Kalitzky, Pyle, Roser, Hitchins. Nays: None.
Motion carried.
12. BOARD REPRESENTATIVE COMMITTEE MEETING REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COMMENTS
13. ADJOURNMENT
At 8:26 p.m. the board adjourned.
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