BOARD OF EDUCATION
COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1
CHARLESTON, ILLINOIS
Agenda for the Regular Meeting of May 18, 2016
Administration Building – 410 West Polk Avenue – 6:30 p.m.
Mission: Based upon the belief that all students can learn and with the understanding that students’
capabilities may vary, it is the mission of the Charleston Community Unit School District No. 1 to
provide learning environments that allow students the opportunities to maximize their learning
capabilities.
I. Call to Order and Roll Call
II. Focus on Students and Good News Reports
Rotary – Presentation
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 –
Regular Meeting – April 20, 2016
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/2016-17 Parent/Teacher Handbooks and School Behavior Pamphlet
B. Adopt Revised Workload Plan for Special Educators for 2016-17 School Year
C. Contract Agreements/Case Study Evaluation Testing During the Summer 2016
D. District Program of Library Services Director Designee, 2016-17 school year
E. Request for Gifted Sick Leave Days
VII. Consent Agenda: Appointment/Employment
Retirements:
LBS1 Teacher/Carl Sandburg Elementary School, end 2015-16 school year
Title 1 Paraprofessional/Carl Sandburg Elementary School, August 10, 2016
Central Office Custodian (PT), August 12, 2016
District Educational Technology Director, end 2019-20 school year
Resignations:
Agricultural Education Teacher/CHS, end 2015-16 school year
Classroom Teacher (2nd Grade) – Carl Sandburg School, end 2015-16 school year
Assistant Speech Coach/CHS, end 2015-16 school year
8th Grade Boys’ Track Coach/CMS, end 2015-16 school year
8th Grade Boys’ Basketball Coach/CMS, end 2015-16 school year
8th Grade Girls’ Basketball Coach/CMS, end 2015-16 school year
Dance Coach/CMS, end 2015-16 school year
Leaves of Absence:
Classroom Teacher – Mark Twain Elementary School
Employment for 2016 Summer School Instructors:
(2) Driver’s Education Instructors (split assignment)
(1) Summer School Teacher
(2) Paraprofessionals
Employment for 2016 Summer:
Instructor for Extended School Services
VIII. Superintendent’s Report
A. 2016 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. PERA Joint Committee/Revised Teacher Performance Evaluation Plans
IX. Recommended Old Business
X. Recommended Action New Business
A. Adoption Curriculum: Fine Arts, Foreign Language, Physical Development, Science,
Social Emotional Learning, Technology - Grades K-12
B. Revised Job Description – Crossing Guard (first reading)
C. Student Fees/Charges for 2016 – 2017 School Year
D. Board Policy & AP – 7:305 Student Athlete Concussions and Head Injuries (first reading)
E. Amendment to CUSD #1 2015-16 Budget/Establish Date & Time for Budget Hearing
Employments – 2016-17 School year:
F. Contractual Agreement/Early Childhood Speech/Language Evaluations
G. Contract Agreements for Psychologist Services(PT)
H. Social Studies Teacher/Charleston High School
I. Extra-Curricular Assignments: CHS, CMS, Jefferson Elementary School
Transfers/Assignments - 2016-2017 School Year:
J. District School Health Care Professionals/Appointment of Head School Health Care
Professional
K. Assignments for District Speech/Language Pathologists
L. Assignments for District School Psychologists
M. Assignments for District Social Workers & School Guidance Counselors
N. Assignments for School Secretarial Positions
O. Employment: CUSD #1 Superintendent of Schools, effective July 1, 2017
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 ILCS 120/2/(c)(2)
Action to Follow Closed Session
A. Ratification of the Professional Negotiations Agreement 2016-2019, Charleston
Education Association, IEA/NEA & Charleston Board of Education
XII.
XIII.
Additional Information
Building Newsletters
CUSD #1 Monthly Attendance 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.