BOARD OF EDUCATION
COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1
CHARLESTON, ILLINOIS
Agenda for the Regular Meeting of April 16, 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
Recognition
III. Public, Staff Comments or Questions, Written Communications
IV. New Business – Organization of Board
Selection of President Pro-Tem
Appointment of Secretary Pro-Tem
Election of President
Election of Vice President
Election of Secretary
Election of Treasurer
Appointment of Recording Secretary
Establish Time, Date and Place of Regular Board Meetings
Re-affirmation of Board Policies, Rules & Regulations
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 – March 19, 2014
Special Meeting – March 26, 2014
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. CHS/IHSA Membership Renewal
B. CMS/IESA Membership Renewal
C. CHS Declaration of Surplus Inventory
D. Nonpayment of School Fees
VIII. Consent Agenda: Appointment/Employment
Resignations, end of 2013-14 School Year:
- Paraprofessional – Carl Sandburg School
- CMS 7th Grade Volleyball Coach
- CMS 8th Grade Volleyball Coach
Family Medical Leave Request(s):
- Paraprofessional - Jefferson Elementary School
- Paraprofessional - Jefferson Elementary School
Extra-Curricular Assignments – 2013-14 School Year
- Volunteer CMS Track Coach
Employments for 2013-14 School Year:
- Substitutes/Volunteers - effective 03/8/14 - 04/7/14
Employments for 2014-15 School Year:
- CHS Science Teachers (2)
- CHS Mathematics Teacher
- CHS LBS1 Teachers (2)
- CHS Physical Education/Health/Driver Education Teacher, Head Volleyball Coach and CMS
8th Grade Volleyball Coach
- Classroom Teachers (2) – Carl Sandburg Elementary School
- Classroom Teachers (2) – Jefferson Elementary School
Extra-Curricular Assignments - 2014-15 School Year:
- CHS Cheerleading Coach (volunteer)
- CMS Boys’ Track Coach
IX. Superintendent’s Report
A. 2014 Pre-School Screening/Kindergarten Registration
B. Excellence in Education Foundation Grants/Reception – April 17
C. Staff Recognition/Appreciation Reception – May 6, 2014
D. 2014 CHS Senior Week/Commencement Exercises
E. End of the 2013-14 School Year Schedule
F. Update/PARCC Tests (Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers)
G. Workload Plan for Special Educators – Upcoming Meeting – May 7
H. Response to Annual Regional Office of Education Health Life Safety Inspection
X. Recommended Old Business
XI . Recommended Action New Business
A. Accept Donation/Memorial - Charleston High School Wrestling Gym
B. Accept Donation/Memorial – Charleston High School ‘C’ Club Room
C. Trojan Booster Club Proposal/All Sports Complex Concession/Restroom/Storage Project
D. Purchase/Maintenance Truck & Snowplow
E. Health Life Safety Statements of Completion
F. Adoption/CUSD #1 School & District Improvement Plans
G. Adoption/2014-2017 District Technology Plan
H. Adoption/2014-2015 CUSD #1 Calendar
I. Establish Salary Schedule for Part-Time Employees and Substitutes 2014-15
J. Establish Central Office Salary Schedule for 2014-15
K. Employment/Assistant Principal for Carl Sandburg & Jefferson Elementary Schools – 7/1/14
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. 5 ILCS 120/2/(c)(2)
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.