BOARD OF EDUCATION
COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1
CHARLESTON, ILLINOIS
Agenda for the Regular Meeting of March 9, 2016
Charleston High School – 1615 Lincoln 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
Presentation of Donation - Students/Supporters of Ashmore Elementary School
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 – February 17, 2016
B. Financial Reports
1. Approval/Bills & Payrolls, Community Unit District No.1
2. Approval/Activity Fund Accounts
3. Approval/Financial Summary
V. Consent Agenda: Recommended Action Old Business
VI. Consent Agenda: Recommended Action New Business
A. Accept Donation from Students/Supporters of Ashmore Elementary School
B. Audit Services
C. Local Legal Services
D. School Legal Services/Negotiations
E. School Legal Services/Special Education
VII. Consent Agenda: Appointment/Employment
Family Medical Leaves:
Classroom Teacher/Jefferson Elementary School
Retirements:
Paraprofessional/Charleston Middle School, end 2015-16 school year
Resignations:
Assistant Volleyball Coach/Charleston High School, end 2015-16 school year
Classroom Courier/Charleston Middle School, end 2015-16 school year
Employments:
CHS - CMS Extra-Curricular Assignments & Volunteer Coaches 2015-16
CUSD #1 Substitutes/Volunteers
VIII. Superintendent’s Report
IX. Recommended Old Business
A. Adopt/New & Revised Proposed School Board Policies, Administrative Procedures &
Exhibits (see attachment)
X. Recommended Action New Business
A. Adoption of Additional K-6 Handwriting Curriculum
B. Award Bid Proposal Mowing/Shrub Trimming Bid (3-Year Contract) 2016- 2019
C. New & Revised School Board Policies, Administrative Procedures, Exhibits (1st reading – see
attached agenda)
D. Accept Memorial Donation/Charleston High School Grounds
E. Employment(s) 2016-17:
Transitional Program of Instruction (TPI) Tutor
F. Transfer(s) 2016-17:
District ED Consultant into the position of District Social Worker
G. 2016-2017 Budget Reduction Plan – Phase 1
Action on Cost Saving Measures Resulting From Lack of Funding and Economic Uncertainty
to Include the Following:
a. Reduction of Building Budgets
Reduction of Technology Budget
Postpone Textbook Purchases
b. Elimination of Athletic/Extra-Curricular Transportation
c. Elimination of P.E. Substitute at Ashmore Elementary School
d. Elimination of EIASE Adaptive P.E. Services
e. Elimination of District Energy Manager Position & Energy Education, Inc. Contract
f. Elimination of Technology Assistant Position
g. Reduction of Paraprofessional Positions (12) at the Appropriate Timeframe through
Resignation Attrition & Reduction in Force
h. Reduction in Force of 2 (two) Secretarial Positions (Retirements)
i. Elimination of E.D. Consultant Position
j. Reduction in Force of Certified Position through Resignation: CHS English
k. Reduction in Force of Certified Position through Resignation: CHS Math
l. Reduction in Force of Certified Position through Retirement: CHS Family Consumer
& Science
m. Reduction in Force Music Position
n. Reduction in Force Elementary Teaching Position
o. Reduction in Force Middle School Teaching Position
p. Elimination of Gifted Education Position
q. Ashmore Elementary School Options
H. Action on Resolution Reference to Honorable Dismissal of Certified Employees (2)
I. Renewal Certified Contracts for 2016-17 School year
J. Action on Additional Revenues (Phase 1) Resulting from Resulting From Lack of Funding
and Economic Uncertainty to Include the Following:
a. Increase Driver’s Education Fee
b. Increase Parking Fee’s (CHS)
c. Increase Activity Fee’s (CHS, CMS)
d. Increase Ticket Prices (CHS, CMS)
e. Increase Season Ticket Prices
f. Increase Summer School Fee
XI. 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)
BOARD OF EDUCATION
COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1
CHARLESTON, ILLINOIS
Attachment for Agenda- Regular Meeting of March 9, 2016
IX. I Recommended Old Business
Newly Established School Board Policies, Administrative Procedures/Exhibits
6:150-AP
Home and Hospital Instruction
6:150-E1
Application for Home or Hospital Instruction
6:150-E2
Home and Hospital Instruction – Physician’s Statement
6:150-E3
Home and Hospital Instruction – Letter to Parents/Guardians
6:150-E4
Home and Hospital Instruction – Voucher for Homebound Instructors
6:150-E5
Home and Hospital Instruction – On the Job Travel Voucher
6:150-E6
Home and Hospital Instruction – Progress Report
Revised School Board Policies/Administrative Procedures/Exhibits
5:185
Family and Medical Leave
5:185-AP
Resource Guide for Family and Medical Leave
5:220
Substitute Teachers
5:250
Leaves of Absence
6:20
School Year Calendar and Day
6:60
Curriculum Content
6:60-AP
Comprehensive Health Education Program
6:110
Programs for Students At Risk of Academic Failure and/or Dropping Out of School and
Graduation Incentives Program
6:280
Grading and Promotion
6:300
Graduation Requirements
X. C Recommended New Business
Revised School Board Policies/Administrative Procedures/Exhibits
7:100
7:250-AP1
7:270
7:270-AP2
7:270-E
Health, Eye, and Dental Examinations; Immunizations; and Exclusion of Students
Measures to Control the Spread of Head Lice at School
Administering Medicines to Students
Checklist for District Supply of Undesignated Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
School Medication Authorization Form
XII. Additional Information
Building Newsletters
CUSD #1 Monthly Attendance Summary
XIII. 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.