BOARD OF EDUCATION
COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1
CHARLESTON, ILLINOIS
Agenda for the Regular Meeting of April 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
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 –
Regular Meeting – March 11, 2015
B. Financial Reports
1. Approval of the Bills & Payrolls, Community Unit District No.1
2. Approval of Activity Fund Accounts
V. Consent Agenda: Recommended Action Old Business
VI. Consent Agenda: Recommended Action New Business
A. CMS/IESA Membership Renewal
B. Nonpayment of School/Meal Fees
C. Appointment of Head School Health Care Professional for the 2015-16 School Year
VII. Consent Agenda: Appointment/Employment
Resignations - end of 2014-15 School Year:
LBS1 Teacher – Charleston High School
Mathematics Teacher – Charleston Middle School
School Psychologist – Charleston Middle School & Ashmore Elementary School
Paraprofessional – Carl Sandburg Elementary School
CHS Girls’ Tennis Coach
Retirement:
School Social Worker – Carl Sandburg & Jefferson Schools, effective end 2015-16
Family Medical Leave Request(s):
Speech/Language Pathologist – CHS & Jefferson Elementary School
Paraprofessionals – Charleston High School
Extra-Curricular Assignments – 2014-15 School Year
Volunteer Coaches
Employment for 2015 Summer School Instructors:
(1) Driver’s Education Instructor
(2) Summer School Teachers (1st & 2nd Session)
(3) Paraprofessionals (1st & 2nd Session)
Employment: Instructor for Extended School Services
Substitutes/Volunteers - effective 03/2/15 - 03/27/15
VIII. Superintendent’s Report
A. 2015 Pre-School Screening/Kindergarten Registration
B. Excellence in Education Foundation Grants/Reception – April 16, 2015
C. Staff Recognition/Appreciation Reception – May 7, 2015
D. 2015 CHS Senior Week/Commencement Exercises
E. End of the 2014-15 School Year Schedule
F. Update/CUSD #1 Budget Planning
G. Update/PARCC Tests (Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers)
H. Workload Plan for Special Educators – Upcoming Meeting – April 29, 2015
I. Response to Annual Regional Office of Education Health Life Safety Inspection
IX. Recommended Old Business
A. Extra-Curricular Assignments – CHS & CMS for 2015-16 School Year
X. Recommended Action New Business
A. Proposal - CMS Cross Country Club/Team
B. Adoption/CUSD #1 School & District Improvement Plans
C. Textbook/Instructional Materials Adoption: Grades 1 – 6 Social Science
D. Board Policy Exhibit 6:280, Promotion/Retention Rubric (first reading)
E. Approval Health Life Safety Amendments for Charleston High School
- Boiler Room: Replace two existing Sump Pumps in Boiler Room
- Vocational Building: Remove & Abate Transite Ceiling Panels in Ag Shop & Storage Room
F. 2015-2016 Budget Reduction Plan
G. Employments for 2015-16 School Year:
Mathematics Teacher – Charleston High School
Classroom Teacher (6th Grade) Jefferson Elementary School
Classroom Teacher (6th Grade) Jefferson Elementary School
Speech/Language Pathologist - District
Transfer(s) for 2015-16 School Year:
Kindergarten (MTES) to Classroom Teacher (3rd grade) – Ashmore Elementary School
Classroom Teacher Jefferson Elementary School (5th grade to 6th grade)
Extra-Curricular Assignments for 2015-16 School Year:
Head Football Coach – Charleston High School
Cheerleading Coach – Charleston High School
Student Council Sponsor – Charleston High School
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)
XII. 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.