BOARD OF EDUCATION
COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1
CHARLESTON, ILLINOIS
Agenda for the Regular Meeting of February 17, 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. Public, Staff Comments or Questions, Written Communications
III. Focus on Students and Good News Reports
Trojan Booster Club
Recognition
IV. Good for the School District and Committee Reports
Discussion – District Financial Planning
PMA – Financial Review
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 – January 20, 2016
B. Financial Reports
1. Approval of the Bills & Payrolls, Community Unit District No.1
2. Approval of Activity Fund Accounts
VI. Consent Agenda: Recommended Action Old Business
VII. Consent Agenda: Recommended Action New Business
A. Accept Donation – Trojan Booster Club
B. Establish Activity Account – Jefferson Elementary School
C. Resolution/Transfer Funds from Transportation Fund to Working Cash Fund
D. Resolution/Establishing Fiscal Year and Preparation of 2016-2017 Tentative Budget
VIII. Consent Agenda: Appointment/Employment
Resignations:
2nd Grade Teacher – Carl Sandburg Elementary School
Mathematics Teacher – Charleston High School, end 2015-16 school year
Head Cheerleading Coach – Charleston High School, end 2015-16 school year
Leaves of Absence:
Paraprofessional – Carl Sandburg Elementary School
Paraprofessional – Jefferson Elementary School
Transfers:
Paraprofessional – Jefferson Elementary School
Employments/Volunteers Extra-Curricular for Spring 2016:
Charleston High School & Charleston Middle School
CUSD #1 Substitutes/Volunteers - effective 1/13/16 - 2/08/16
IX. Superintendent’s Report
A. February 1 Update on CUSD #1 Budget Estimates
B. Pre-School Screening/Kindergarten Pre-Registration
C. Illinois Association of School Boards/Illini Division Spring Dinner Meeting
X. Recommended Old Business
XI. Recommended Action New Business
A. Establish/Concussion Oversight Team
B. Adoption/2016-17 District 3-Year Calendar
C. Memorandum of Agreement between Charleston Educational Support Personnel Association
and Board of Education, Article XV, Professional Compensation and Related Provisions
D. Employment/Health Care Professional - District
E. Amendment/EIASE Services for the 2016-2017 School Year
F. Amendment/ARAMARK Food Service Contract Renewal 2015-16
G. Adopt Resolution/Notice of Withdrawal to Prairie State Insurance Cooperative
H. Resolution/Interfund Loan - Working Cash Fund to the Transportation Fund
I. New & Revised School Board Policies, Administrative Procedures, Exhibits (1st reading –
see attached agenda)
J. 2015-16 Administrative Evaluations/2016-17 Administrative Assignments
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 ILCS120/2/(c)(2)
XIII. Action to Follow Closed Session
A. Establish Administrative Salaries for 2015-16
B. Establish Salary Schedule for Central Office Employees 2015-16
C. Establish Salary Schedule for Part-Time Employees and Substitutes 2015-16
XIV. Additional Information
Building Newsletters
Enrollment Summary
XV. 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.
BOARD OF EDUCATION
COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1
CHARLESTON, ILLINOIS
Attachment for Agenda- Regular Meeting of February 17, 2016
XI. I Recommended New 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