BOARD OF EDUCATION
COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1
CHARLESTON, ILLINOIS
Revised Agenda for the Regular Meeting of May 20, 2015
Administration Building – 410 West Polk Avenue – 6:30 p.m.
REVISED
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
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 –
Special Meeting/Organizational Meeting – May 5, 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
VI. Consent Agenda: Recommended Action New Business
A. Revisions/2015-16 Parent/Teacher Handbooks and School Behavior Pamphlet
B. Contract Agreements/Case Study Evaluation Testing During the Summer 2015
C. District Program of Library Services Director Designee, 2015-16 school year
D. Request(s) for Gifted Sick Leave Days
VII. Consent Agenda: Appointment/Employment
Retirements:
Guidance Counselor/CHS, end 2018-19 school year
Science Teacher/CHS, end 2018-19 school year
Physical Education/Driver’s Education Teacher/CHS, end 2019-20 school year
Title One Paraprofessional/Carl Sandburg School, effective August 7, 2015
Resignations:
Speech Pathologist/CMS & Jefferson Schools, effective end 2014-15 school year
Classroom Teacher (4th Grade) – Jefferson School, effective end 2014-15 school year
Paraprofessional/Charleston High School, effective end 2014-15 school year
Paraprofessional/Charleston High School, effective end 2014-15 school year
Assistant JV Boys’ Basketball Coach/Charleston High School, effective immediately
Assistant Football Coach/Charleston High School, effective immediately
Leaves of Absence:
Classroom Teacher – Jefferson Elementary School
Paraprofessional – Jefferson Elementary School
Paraprofessional – Jefferson Elementary School
Paraprofessional – Mark Twain Elementary School
Employments:
Revision to 2015 Summer School Instructors:
(2) Summer School Teachers (1st & 2nd Session)
Employment: CUSD #1 Substitutes - effective 03/30/15 - 05/08/15
Transfers/Assignments - 2015-2016 School Year:
Elementary Classroom Teacher – Carl Sandburg School (1st grade to 2nd grade)
District School Health Care Professionals
Employments – 2015-16 School Year:
Speech/Language Pathologist – Carl Sandburg School
Extra-Curricular Assignments for 2015-16 School Year:
CMS Cross Country Coach (volunteer)
VIII. Superintendent’s Report
A. CUSD #1 On-Line Registration (Skyward) Update
B. Annual Review/CMS Golf Program
C. ISBE/FY2015 Annual Recognition of Schools
D. Establish Date for Board of Education/District Administration Retreat
IX. Recommended Old Business
A. Adoption/Board Policy Exhibit 6:280, Promotion/Retention Rubric
X. Recommended Action New Business
A. Award Contract Renewal/Food Service Management Provider
B. Renewal/Contract Agreement Bushue Human Resources, July 1, 2015 – June 30, 2018
C. Contract Agreement/Speech/Language Pathologist for CHS & Jefferson Schools
D. Contract Agreements for Psychologist Services(PT), effective 2015-16 School Year
E. Contract Agreement/Paris Union School District #95 for Psychologist Services(PT),
F. Donation/Recognition Signs for Newly Constructed Concession/Restroom/Storage Facility
G. Amendment to CUSD #1 2014-15 Budget/Establish Date & Time for Budget Hearing
H. Adopt Revised Workload Plan for Special Educators for 2015-16 School Year
I. Approval Health Life Safety Amendment for Jefferson Elementary School
- Roof Replacement & Tuckpointing (Original Building)
J. Establish Committee Membership – Board of Education
XI. 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)
Action to Follow Closed Session
A. Contractual Agreement – Substitute Principal
XII.
XIII.
Additional Information
Building Newsletters
CUSD #1 Monthly Attendance 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.