BOARD OF EDUCATION
COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1
CHARLESTON, ILLINOIS
Agenda for the Regular Meeting of December 16, 2015
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
Recognition
III. Public, Staff Comments or Questions, Written Communications
IV. Good for the School District and Committee Reports
A. Discussion – District Financial Planning
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 –
Special Meeting – November 11, 2015
Regular Meeting – November 18, 2015
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. 2016-2017 CHS Course Descriptions
B. Statement of Completion for Health Life Safety Amendment:
#30 – Charleston High School
C. Request for Gifted Sick Leave Days
VIII. Consent Agenda: Appointment/Employment
Leaves of Absence: Math Teacher – Charleston High School
Retirements:
Elementary Classroom Teacher – Jefferson Elementary School
Building Secretary – Jefferson Elementary School
Resignations:
English Teacher – Charleston High School, end 2015-16 school year
Paraprofessional – Charleston High School, 12/18/2015
Scholastic Bowl Sponsor (split assignment) – Charleston Middle School
Transfers: Paraprofessional – Jefferson Elementary School, effective 12/14/15
Employments: Special Education Paraprofessional – Charleston High School, effective 1/5/16
Extra-Curricular Assignments: Charleston High School & Charleston Middle School
Employment/CUSD #1 Substitutes & Volunteers
IX. Superintendent’s Report
A. CHS Holiday Tournament Planning Update
B. CHS Final Exam Schedule
X. Recommended Old Business
XI. Recommended Action New Business
A. Adoption/2015 Certificate of Tax Levy
B. Memorandum of Understandings between Charleston Education Association and Board of
Education, Article XVIII, Section C – Health Insurance and CUSD #1 Cafeteria Plan
C. Memorandum of Understanding between Charleston Educational Support Personnel
Association and Board of Education, Article XV, Section C – Health Insurance and Related
Benefits
D. Memorandum of Understanding between Charleston Educational Support Personnel
Association and Board of Education, Article XV, Section C - 4g – Health Insurance and
Related Benefits
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. Action to Follow Closed Session
A. Administrative Proposed 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.