BOARD OF EDUCATION
COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1
CHARLESTON, ILLINOIS
Agenda for the Regular Meeting of July 15, 2015
Administration Building – 410 West Polk 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
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 –
Public Hearing on Amended Budget – June 17, 2015
Regular Meeting – June 17, 2015
B. Financial Reports
1. Approval of the Bills & Payrolls, Community Unit District No.1
2. Approval of Activity Fund Accounts
V. Consent Agenda: Old Business
A. Correction/Resolution Prevailing Rates of Wages, Adopted 6/17/2015 Meeting
B. Correction/Resolutions to Transfer Funds from Working Cash into Transportation Fund
Adopted 3/11/15 and 6/17/15 meetings
VI. Consent Agenda: Recommended Action New Business
A. Closed Session Minutes
B. Destruction of Closed Session Verbatim Audio Records
C. Hazardous Walking Resolution
D. Mark Twain School, Temporary Facility/Application for Approval of Student Occupancy
E. Request/Gifted Sick Leave Days
VII.
Consent Agenda: Appointment/Employment
Retirements:
CMS Teacher, effective end of 2018-19 school year
Assistant Principal, effective end 2019-20 school year
Employments – 2015-16 School Year:
VIII. Superintendent’s Report
A. Presentation/Update on Teacher Performance Evaluation Plan & Pilot
B. 2015 Summer School Update
C. 2015 Institute Day Activities
D. Budget Recap 2014-2015
E. IASB Certificate of Membership/Code of Conduct for Members of School Boards
IX. Recommended Action Old Business
A. Rescind FY15 Budget Amendment
B. Adopt/New & Revised Proposed School Board Policies, Administrative Procedures &
Exhibits (see attachment)
X. Recommended Action New Business
A. Adopt Resolution/Transfer Funds from Working Cash Fund to Education Fund
B. Adopt Resolution/Transfer Funds from Working Cash Fund to Transportation Fund
C. Authority to Staff Schools to begin 2015-16 School Year
D. Approval Health Life Safety Amendment for Repairs from Storm Damage incurred to
Charleston High School
E. Approval/ISBE Evidence of Correction Action from Focused Monitoring Visit
XI. Closed Session:
Consider information regarding appointment, employment, compensation, and discipline of
specific employees of the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged
against an employee to determine its validity.
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)
XII. Additional Information
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.
BOARD OF EDUCATION
COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1
CHARLESTON, ILLINOIS
Attachment for Agenda- Regular Meeting of July 17, 2015
IX. B. Recommended Old Business
Deleted School Board Policy Administrative Procedure/Exhibit
4:170-AP1, E3 Emergency Medical Information for Students Having Special Needs or Medical
Conditions Who Ride School Buses
Newly Established School Board Policy Administrative Procedures/Exhibits
4:170-AP2-E3 Letter to Parents/Guardians About Disruptive Social Media Apps; Dangers
4:170-AP6-E2 Notification to Staff and Parents/Guardians of CPR and AED Video
Revised School Board Policies/Administrative Procedures/Exhibits
2:20
Powers and Duties of the School Board; Indemnification
2:140
Communications To and From the Board
2:140-E
Guidance for Board Member Communications, Including Email Use
2:200
Types of School Board Meetings
2:220
School Board Meeting Procedure
2:230
Public Participation at School Board Meetings and Petitions to the Board
2:250-E2
Immediately Available District Public Records and Web-Posted Reports and Records
4:10
Fiscal and Business Management
4:45
Insufficient Fund Checks and Debt Recovery
4:45-E1
Cover Page Documenting the Process to Seek Offset from the Illinois Office of the
Comptroller (IOC)
4:45-E2
Notice of Claim and Intent to Seek Debt Recovery; Challenge; and Response to
Challenge
4:100
Insurance Management
4:110
Transportation
4:110-AP3
School Bus Safety Rules
4:110-E
Emergency Medical Information for Students Having Special Needs or Medical
Conditions Who Ride School Buses
4:120
Food Services
4:120-AP
Food Services; Competitive Foods; Exemptions
4:130
Free and Reduced – Price Food Services
4:150
Facility Management and Building Programs
4:160
Environmental Quality of Buildings and Grounds
4:160-AP
Environmental Quality of Buildings and Grounds
4:170
Safety and Security
4:170-AP1
Comprehensive Safety and Security Plan
4:170-AP2
Routine Communications Concerning Safety and Security
4:170-AP2, E1 Letter to Parents/Guardians Regarding Student Safety
4:170-AP2, E2 Letter to Parent/Guardians Regarding Educational Programs About the Dangers of
Underage Drinking
4:170-AP5
Unsafe School Choice Option
4:170-AP6
Plan for Responding to a Medical Emergency at a Physical Fitness Facility with an AED
4:170-AP8
Movable Soccer Goal Safety
4:175
Convicted Child Sex Offender; Criminal Background Check and/or Screen; Notifications
4:175-AP1
Criminal Offender Notification Laws; Screening
4:175-AP1, E1 Informing Parents/Guardians About Offender Community Notification Laws
Revised School Board Policies/Administrative Procedures/Exhibits con’t.
5:30-AP1
5:125
5:130
5:260
5:280
6:150
6:235-E3
7:20
7:250
7:250-AP1
Interview Questions
Personal Technology and Social Media; Usage and Conduct
Responsibilities Concerning Internal Information
Student Teachers
Duties and Qualifications
Home and Hospital Instruction
Online Privacy Statement
Harassment of Students Prohibited
Student Support Services
Measures to Control the Spread of Head Lice at School