McLean County Times

McLean County Unit School District 5 Board of Education met Wednesday, June 12.

Here is the agenda provided by the board:

A McLean County Unit District No. 5 Board of Education meeting was held Wednesday, June 12, 2024, 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

Members present: Kentrica Coleman, Stan Gozur, Amy Roser, Alex Williams, Jeremy DeHaai. Members absent: Mark Adams (from closed session only) and Kelly Pyle.

2. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION(5:30p.m.)

At 5:30 p.m Coleman moved and Gozur 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)(2) Collective negotiating matters between the public body and its employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees

and

•2(c)(11) Litigation, when an action against, affecting or on behalf of the particular public body 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.

Roll Call: Ayes: Coleman, Gozur, Roser, Williams, DeHaai. Nays: None. Motion carried.

3. RECESS

At 6:27 p.m the Board recessed to public session

4. RETURN TO PUBLIC SESSION

At 6:32 p.m. Coleman moved and Adams seconded to return to public session.

Roll Call: Ayes: Adams, Coleman, Gozur, Roser, Williams, DeHaai. Nays: None. Motion carried. Also present: Superintendent Dr. Kristen Weikle, Assistant Superintendent Michelle Lamboley, Chief Financial Officer Martin Hickman, Attorney for the District M. Curt Richardson, Director of Human Resources Heather Rogers, Executive Director of Operations Joe Adelman, Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Dr. Kristal Shelvin, Director of Communications/Community Relations Dayna Brown, Clerk of the Board Emily Sargent.

5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

6. PUBLIC HEARING

A Public Hearing on the Amended Budget for 2023-2024

1 Comments Regarding Public Hearing

Roser moved and Adams seconded to close Public Hearing on Amended Budget for 2023-2024. Roll Call: Ayes: Adams, Coleman, Gozur, Roser, Williams, DeHaai. Nays: None. Motion carried.

7. FOCUS ON STUDENTS AND GOOD NEWS REPORTS

A Good News - Act SO

Meta Mickens-Baker presented presented the Normal Community and Normal West students who participated in the NAACP's Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics (ACT-SO), a yearlong achievement program designed to recruit and encourage high academic students..

B Staff Introductions

Dr Weikle introduced new administrators. She introduced Dr. Francesc Borrull as the new assistant principal at NCWHS, Gill Schenk as the new assistant principal at NCWHS, Megan Peterson as the new human resources generalist, Robert Bosquez as the new custodial manager for PreK-5 buildings, and Jeremy Kruse as the new custodial manager for 6-12 buildings.

8. SUPERINTENDENT COMMENTS

Dr. Weikle said she hopes everyone is enjoying their summer so far. Summer school is underway for more than 950 students across the districts. Students in grades PreK-8 are focusing on literacy, math, and social emotional learning. Students in grades 9-12 are doing credit recovery and our special education extended school year is focusing on students' individual goals. Each of these programs run through the end of June. Unit 5 is pleased to once again be a recipient of the Freedom Schools grant from the Illinois State Board of Education. This grant is a multicultural enrichment program focused on literacy, civic engagement, and STEAM activities for middle school aged students. Freedom School runs through the mid July.

This summer our maintenance and custodial staff are busy doing our normal summer cleaning which includes moving some teachers from one classroom to another, replacing HVAC filters, and doing preventative maintenance on our kitchen. Additionally, our team is completing over 150 projects across the district. This is pretty incredible considering we only have 45 working days to complete this work while our buildings are being used by camps and staff using vacation time. Thank you to our operations and maintenance staff for all you do to get our buildings ready for the start of the school year.

Unit 5 is providing free meals for anyone 18 years of age or younger this summer. Breakfast is available at Northpoint and Oakdale Elementaries from 8:15 am to 9:00 am and lunch is available from 11:30-12:30 through July 26, Monday-Friday. Chiddix Junior High is also serving breakfast and lunch, Monday-Thursday, through July 18. Lunch is available at Unity Community Center from 11:30- 12:30 through July 26. Adults wishing to purchase a breakfast or lunch may do so and must pay in cash.

Unit 5 is still looking to fill positions for the 2024-25 school year. We are specifically looking for individuals interested in being a paraeducator (teaching assistant), EOP (administrative assistant), custodians, general and special education teaching positions. We are always looking for individuals interested in serving as a substitute teacher, substitute teaching assistant, substitute nurse, and substitute custodian. Our HR department will be holding on site job fairs again this summer so watch our Unit 5 Facebook Page and Website for dates and times.

Finally, June is also a month where we commemorate equity and inclusion of individuals and groups of people. Unit 5 is recognizing and celebrating Pride month this June to support our LGBTQ students, families, and staff and to encourage others to honor our diverse community. This is a part of our strong commitment to equity and inclusion, to ensure all students, families, and staff feel welcome, respected, supported, and valued.

9. PUBLIC COMMENTS

There are no public comments.

10. REPORTS

A 1st Reading of Board Policies, Administrative Procedures and Exhibits

1 Section 2: Board of Education

a. Administrative Procedure 2.150-AP1 Superintendent Committees

b. Administrative Procedure 2.170-AP1 Qualification Based Selection

c. Administrative Procedure 2.260-AP1 Guidelines for Investigating Complaints and Allegations of Misconduct

d. Administrative Procedure 2.260-AP2 Nondiscrimination Coordinator and Complaint Manager

e. Administrative Procedure 2.265-AP1 Title IX Sexual Harassment Response

f. Administrative Procedure 2.265-AP2 Formal Title IX Grievance Process

g. Exhibit 2.140-E1 Guidance for Board Member Communications, Including Email Use

h. Exhibit 2.250-E1 Written Request for District Public Records

i. Exhibit 2.250-E2 Immediately Available District Public Records and Web-Posted Reports and Records

j. Exhibit 2.265-E1 Title IX Sexual Harassment Glossary of Terms

2 Section 4: Operational Services

a. Administrative Procedure 4.45-AP1 Insufficient Fund Checks

b. Administrative Procedure 4.55-AP1 Controls for the Use of District Credit and Procurement Cards

c. Exhibit 4.45-E1 Cover Page Documenting the Process to Seek Offset From the Illinois Office of the Comptroller

d. Exhibit 4.45-E2 Notice of Claim and Intent to Seek Debt Recovery; Challenge; and Response to Challenge

3 Section 5: Personnel

a. Administrative Procedure 5.10-AP1 Workplace Accommodations for Nursing Mothers

b. Administrative Procedure 5.90-AP1 Coordination with Childrens Advocacy Center

4 Section 6: Instruction

a. Policy 6.50 School Wellness

b. Administrative Procedure 6.60-AP1 Comprehensive Health Education Program

5 Section 7: Students

a. Policy 7.190 Student Behavior

b. Administrative Procedure 7.10-AP1 Transgender, Nonbinary, and Gender Non- Conforming Students

c. Administrative Procedure 7.20-AP1 Harassment of Students Prohibited

d. Exhibit 7.10-E1 Equal Educational Opportunities Within the School Community

e. Exhibit 7.190-E2 Student Handbook Checklist

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 06.12.24

11. ACTION

A Adopt the Amended Budget Resolution for McLean County Unit District No. 5, McLean and Woodford Counties for 2023-2024

Coleman moved and Gozur seconded to A. Adopt the Amended Budget Resolution for McLean County Unit District No. 5, McLean and Woodford Counties for 2023-2024. Roll Call: Ayes: Adams, Coleman, Gozur, Roser, Williams, DeHaai. Nays: None. Motion carried.

12. 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 05.15.24 Closed Minutes

2 05.15.24 Regular Minutes

B Personnel Matters

C Payment of Bills and Payrolls

1 Bills & Payroll Reports

D Approve Finance Department Reports

1 April 2024 Financial Statements

E Approve Board Policies, Administrative Procedures, and Exhibits

1 Section 2: Board of Education

a. Policy 2.40 Board Member Qualifications

b. Policy 2.260 Uniform Grievance Procedure

c. Policy 2.265 Title IX Sexual Harassment Grievance Procedure

d. Policy 2.270 Discrimination and Harassment on the Basis of Race, Color, and National Origin

2 Section 4: Operational Services

a. Policy 4.165 Awareness and Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse and Grooming Behaviors

b. Policy 4.190 Targeted School Violence Prevention Program

3 Section 5: Personnel

a. Policy 5.10 Equal Employment Opportunity

b. Policy 5.20 Workplace Harassment Prohibited

c. Policy 5.120 Employee Ethics; Conduct; and Conflict of Interest

4 Section 7: Students

a. Policy 7.10 Equal Educational Opportunities

b. Policy 7.20 Harassment of Students Prohibited

c. Policy 7.180 Prevention of and Response to Bullying, Intimidation, and Harassment d. Administrative Procedure 7.180-AP1 Prevention, Identification, Investigation, and Response to Bullying

e. Exhibit 7.180-AP1,E1 Resource Guide for Bullying Prevention

f. Exhibit 7.180-AP1,E2 Be a Hero by Reporting Bullying

g. Exhibit 7.180-AP1,E3 Memo to Staff Regarding Bullying

h. Exhibit 7.180-AP1,E4 Memo to Parents Guardians Regarding Bullying

i. Exhibit 7.180-AP1,E5 Report Form for Bullying

j. Exhibit 7.180-AP1,E6 Interview Form for Bullying Investigation

k. Exhibit 7.180-AP1,E7 Response to Bullying

F Approve 2024 Transportation Minivan Invitation To Bid (ITB) Results

G Approve Resolution Abating the Working Cash Fund of the District

H Approve Resolution of Interest Earned for 2023-2024 School Year

| Approve 2024-2025 District Insurance Renewals

J Approve Memorandum of Understanding for School Resource Officer Program

K Approve Services Agreement for Cartwheel for 24-25 School Year

L Approve 24-25 School Improvement Plans - Fox Creek Elementary, Sugar Creek Elementary, Pepper Ridge Elementary, and Kingsley Junior High

M Approve Martin Hickman as a Delegated Authority for the School District Superintendent for ISBE Reports/Submissions for the Period of July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025

N Appoint Martin Hickman as Treasurer for the District for the Period July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025

O Appoint Emily Sargent as Clerk for the Board for the District for the Period July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025

P Approve Overnight Trip Requests

Roser moved and Adams seconded to approve the consent agenda as recommended.

Roll Call: Ayes: Adams, Coleman, Gozur, Roser, Williams, DeHaai.

Nays: None. Motion carried.

13. BOARD REPRESENTATIVE COMMITTEE MEETING REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COMMENTS

Coleman congratulated those administrators that have accepted new roles. She also congratulated all of the high school graduates.

Williams asked the board to mark their calendars for future IASB Cornbelt meetings. He also congratulated the new admin as well as those from Act-SO that were recognized tonight. Adams congratulated all of the high school graduates and those that earned scholarships, and he wished all a happy pride month.

DeHaai congratulated tose recognized for Act-SO and the new administrators and there is a Facilities meeting this Friday.

14. RETURN TO CLOSED SESSION

Coleman moved and Gozur seconded to return to closed session.

Roll Call: Ayes: Adams, Coleman, Gozur, Roser, Williams, DeHaai. Nays: None. Motion carried.

15. ADJOURNMENT

The Board adjourned at 9:51 p.m.

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