BOARD OF EDUCATION
COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1
CHARLESTON, ILLINOIS
Agenda for the Regular Meeting of November 18, 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 –
Regular Meeting – October 21, 2015
Special Meeting – October 28, 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. 2015 CHS Early Graduates
B. Contractual School Social Worker Services During a Leave – CMS and Mark Twain
Elementary School
C. Statement of Completion for Health Life Safety Amendments:
#15 – Mark Twain Elementary School
#16 – Mark Twain Elementary School
#12 – Ashmore Elementary School
#29 – Charleston High School
VIII. Consent Agenda: Appointment/Employment
Leaves of Absence
Elementary Teacher – Carl Sandburg Elementary School
Resignations
Paraprofessional – Charleston High School, effective 12/18/15
Employments
Employment/Volunteers Extra-Curricular Positions
Employment/CUSD #1 Substitutes & Volunteers
IX. Superintendent’s Report
A. 2015 Annual Report on Student Performance
B. 2015 Tax Levy Information
C. 2016-2017 CUSD #1 Budget Calendar
D. Parent/Teacher Conference Survey Results
X. Recommended Old Business
XI. Recommended Action New Business
A. Renewal Contract/BPC Section 125 Plan
B. Accept Signage Donation/Baseball Field - All Sports Complex
C. Amendment/2015-16 School Calendar
D. ISBE 3-Year Deficit Reduction Plan for School District
E. Employment Contract/Financial Consultant (part time)
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.
5ILCS120/2/(c)(2)
Reconvene
New Business:
F. Ratification of Contract Between Charleston Educational Support Personnel Association,
IEA/NEA and Charleston Board of Education 2015-2018
G. Memorandum of Agreement between Charleston Education Association, IEA/NEA and
Board of Education, Article XVIII (Professional Compensation & Related Provisions),
Section C, Item #1- Health Insurance and CUSD #1 Cafeteria Plan
XIII. Additional Information
Building Newsletters
Enrollment 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.