BOARD OF EDUCATION
COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1
CHARLESTON, ILLINOIS
AGENDA
Regular Meeting of August 20, 2014
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 –
Regular Meeting – July 16, 2014
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. Trojan Booster Club Signage Sponsors
B. Authority to Approve/Disapprove Serious Safety Hazard Findings Applications
C. Mark Twain School, Temporary Facility/Application for Approval of Student Occupancy
D. Appointment/Authorized Agent for IMRF (Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund)
VII. Consent Agenda: Appointment/Employment
Leaves of Absence:
School Guidance Counselor – Charleston High School
Social Studies Teacher – Charleston High School
Retirement:
District School Psychologist – effective immediately
Resignations:
Speech/Language Pathologist – Jefferson Elementary School
4th Grade Teacher – Jefferson Elementary School
District Paraprofessionals
Assistant Boys’ Basketball Coach – Charleston High School
Transfers 2014-2015 School Year:
Speech/Language Pathologist – Jefferson Elementary School & Charleston Middle School
District Paraprofessionals
CHS 1st Shift Custodian to Head Custodian at Mark Twain Elementary School
CHS 1st Shift Custodian
Employments - 2014-2015 School Year
LBS1 Teacher – Ashmore Elementary School
Speech/Language Pathologist (2/5 time) – Ashmore Elementary School
4th Grade Teacher – Jefferson Elementary School
Employments Con’t. - 2014-2015 School Year:
5th Grade Teacher – Jefferson Elementary School
Kindergarten Teacher – Mark Twain Elementary School
Reading Interventionist Teacher (50%) Mark Twain/Title One Paraprofessional (PT) Carl
Sandburg School
District Paraprofessionals
Extra Curricular Assignments
CUSD #1 Substitutes/Volunteers as of 8/11/2014
VIII. Superintendent’s Report
A. Opening of School/2014-15 Enrollment
B. Staffing for 2014-15 School Year
C. Presentation/Trojan Booster Club
D. Membership/Illinois Association of School Boards
IX.
Recommended Old Business
A. Adopt New & Revised School Board Policies, Administrative Procedures, Exhibits (2nd
reading, see attached)
X.
Recommended Action New Business
A. Contractual Agreement/Speech Services 2014-2015 School Year
B. Contractual Agreement/School Psychologist for 2014-2015 School Year
C. Award Bid Proposal/Concession Building – All Sports Complex
D. City of Charleston Ordinance Vacation of Right of Way by Jefferson Elementary School
E. Revised Proposed School Board Policies – First Reading
2:30 School District Elections
2:110 Qualifications, Terms, and Duties of Board Officers
F. 2014-2015 School District Tentative Budget/Establish Public Hearing Date
G. Approval District Advisory Insurance Committee Re: Redesigning Health Benefits Plan
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. 5 ILCS102/2(c)(1).
XII.
XIII.
Additional Information
Adjourn
CUSD #1 District Goals
1.
Academic Achievement: The district will provide high quality educators and professional development
that will enable them to utilize the very best instructional practices available so that each student annually
meets or exceeds learning standards.
2.
Community Relations and Collaborations: Charleston CUSD #1 will develop a plan 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.
3.
District Facilities: The district will develop and implement a Health Life Safety Plan to improve the safety
of learning environments to maximize student achievement.
4
District Finances: The district will maintain viable fund balances. The Education Fund balance will not
drop below $2million and will begin increasing within five years.
5.
Technology: Enabled by technology, telecommunications, and training, the CUSD #1 staff will guide all
students as they participate in a variety of learning experiences which will prepare students to become
productive citizens. Looking to the future, CUSD #1 will demonstrate an awareness of 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 August 20, 2014
IX. A. Recommended Old Business
Newly Established School Board Policy Administrative Procedures/Exhibits
6:120-AP3,E2 Instruction - Request Approval Form for Use of a Service Animal
6:120-AP3,E3 Instruction - Service Animal Registration/Agreement
7:180-AP1
Students - Prevention, Identification, Investigation, and Response to Bullying and School
Violence
7:180-AP1,E1 Students - Resource Guide for Bullying and School Violence Prevention
7:180-AP1,E2 Students - Be a Hero by Reporting Bullying and School Violence
7:180-AP1,E3 Students - Memo to Staff Regarding Bullying and School Violence
7:180-AP1,E4 Students - Memo to Parents/Guardians Regarding Bullying and School Violence
7:180-AP1,E5 Students - Report Form for Bullying and School Violence
7:180-AP1,E6 Students - Interview Form for Bullying and School Violence Investigation
7:180-AP1,E7 Students - Response to Bullying and School Violence
Revised School Board Policies/Administrative Procedures/Exhibits
2:20-E
School Board – Waiver and Modification Request Resource Guide
2:250
School Board – Access to District Public Records
2:260
School Board – Uniform Grievance Procedure
3:60
General Administration – Administrative Responsibility of the Building Principal
4:100
Operational Services – Insurance Management
4:110
Operational Services – Transportation
4:150
Operational Services – Facility Management and Building Programs
4:170-AP2,E2 Operational Services – Letter to Parents/Guardians Regarding Educational Programs
About the Dangers of Underage Drinking
5:50
General Personnel – Drug- and Alcohol-Free Workplace; Tobacco Prohibition
5:90
General Personnel – Abused and Neglected Child Reporting
5:100
General Personnel – Staff Development Program
6:220-E1
Instruction – Authorization to Participate in the Bring Your Own Technology (BYOT)
Program: Responsible Use and Conduct Agreement
6:235-AP1
Instruction – AUP for Information and Communication Technologies Access
6:235-E2
Instruction – Staff Authorization and Acceptable Use Procedure for Information and
Communication Technologies Access
7:190
Students – Student Discipline
7:190-E2
Students - Student Handbook Checklist
7:340-AP1
Students – School Student Records
7:340-AP1, E1 Students – Notice to Parents/Guardians and Students of Their Rights Concerning a
Student’s School Records