BOARD OF EDUCATION
COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1
CHARLESTON, ILLINOIS
Agenda for the Regular Meeting of April 20, 2016
Administration Building – 410 West Polk Avenue – 6:30 p.m.
REVISED
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
Recognition
III. Public, Staff Comments or Questions, Written Communications
IV. New Business – Organization of Board
Selection of President Pro-Tem
Appointment of Secretary Pro-Tem
Election of President
Election of Vice President
Election of Secretary
Election of Treasurer
Appointment of Recording Secretary
Establish Time, Date and Place of Regular Board Meetings
Re-affirmation of Board Policies, Rules & Regulations
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.
V. Consent Agenda: Recommended Action Standard Items
A. Approval of the Minutes –
Regular Meeting – March 9, 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
VI. Consent Agenda: Recommended Action Old Business
VII. Consent Agenda: Recommended Action New Business
A. CHS/IHSA Membership Renewal
B. CMS/IESA Membership Renewal
C. CHS/Declaration of Surplus Inventory
D. Nonpayment of School/Meal Fees
E. Request for Gifted Sick Leave Days (2)
VIII. Consent Agenda: Appointment/Employment
Resignations:
Paraprofessionals – Carl Sandburg School & Mark Twain Elementary School
CHS: Head Boys’ Basketball Coach & Head Girls’ Tennis Coach
CMS 7th Grade Boys’ Basketball Coach
District Crossing Guard
Retirements:
Change of Retirement Date – CHS Teacher, end 2016-17 school year
Guidance Counselor – Carl Sandburg Elementary School, end 2019-20 school year
Physical Ed Teacher – Charleston High School, end 2021-2022 school year
Leave of Absence Request(s):
Classroom Teacher – Ashmore Elementary School
Transfer(s):
Paraprofessional – Jefferson Elementary School, effective 3/21/16
Substitutes/Volunteers - effective 03/7/16 - 03/11/16
Employment(s) for 2016-17 School Year:
School Psychologist - District
Extra-Curricular Assignments – 2016-17 School Year
Charleston High School & Charleston Middle School
IX. Superintendent’s Report
A. Excellence in Education Foundation Grants/Reception – April 26, 2016
B. Staff Recognition/Appreciation Reception – May 10, 2016
C. 2016 CHS Senior Week/Commencement Exercises/Final Exam Schedule
D. End of the 2015-16 School Year Schedule
E. Update/CUSD #1 Budget Planning
F. Workload Plan for Special Educators – Upcoming Meeting – April 27, 2016
X. Recommended Old Business
Adopt/New & Revised Proposed School Board Policies, Administrative Procedures & Exhibits
7:100
Health, Eye, and Dental Examinations; Immunizations; and Exclusion of Students
7:250-AP1
Measures to Control the Spread of Head Lice at School
7:270
Administering Medicines to Students
7:270-AP2
Checklist for District Supply of Undesignated Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
7:270-E
School Medication Authorization Form
XI. Recommended Action New Business
A. 2016 Summer School Program – Establish Courses/Fees – Establish Schedule
B. Adoption/CUSD #1 School & District Improvement Plans
C. Adopt Resolution/Support for Higher Education Funding
D. Adopt Resolution/Transfer Funds from Working Cash Fund to Transportation Fund
E. Accept Quotation/Repair of CHS Track
F. Award Bid Proposal/CMS Gymnasium Bleachers, Electrical, Flooring
G. Award Bid Proposal Mowing/Shrub Trimming Bid (1-Year Contract) 2016
H. Award Bid Proposal for CHS Yearbook (3-Year Contract) 2016- 2019
I. Award Bid Proposal for CHS Senior Items (3-Year Contract) 2016- 2019
J. Award Renewal of Contract for Student Photography (3-Year Contract) 2016- 2019
K. Correction/Assistant Principal Employment Contract
L. Resolution authorizing the issuance of not to exceed $4,000,000 Taxable 2015 Educational
Purposes Tax Anticipation Warrants in anticipation of the collection of taxes levied for the
year 2015 by the Board of Education for educational purposes and authorizing the sale of said
warrants to the purchaser thereof.
XII. 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)
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.