BOARD OF EDUCATION
COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1
CHARLESTON, ILLINOIS
Agenda for the Regular Meeting of April 17, 2013
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 20, 2013
Special Meeting – April 3, 2013
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. 2013 Summer School Program – Establish Courses/Fees – Establish Schedule
B. CMS/IESA Membership Renewal
C. Nonpayment of School Fees
D. Gifted Sick Leave Days
VII. Consent Agenda: Appointment/Employment
Retirement:
- Change of Retirement Date – Teacher, Carl Sandburg Elementary School Teacher, 8/6/2017
Resignations:
- CHS Scholastic Bowl Coach, end 2012-13
- CMS Dance Coach, end 2012-13
Leave of Absence:
- Speech/Language Pathologist - Mark Twain Elementary School
Employments for 2012-13 School Year:
- District Health Care Professional, effective 4/8/13
- Paraprofessional Reassigned to Student #81004 at Carl Sandburg School
- CMS Volunteer Track Coach - 2012-13 season
- Substitutes/Volunteers - effective 03/13/13 - 04/9/13
Employment for 2013 Summer School Instructors:
- (2) Summer School Teachers
- Driver’s Education Instructor
- (2) Paraprofessionals
Transfers for 2013-14 School Year:
- LBS1 Teacher to CHS
- Half-time Reading Recovery Teacher to Ashmore Elementary School
- Reading Recovery Teacher at Carl Sandburg/Title 1Interventions at Mark Twain School
- Reading Recovery/First Grade Teacher at Carl Sandburg School
- First Grade/Reading Recovery Teacher at Carl Sandburg School
- First Grade/Reading Recovery Teacher at Carl Sandburg School
Employment for 2013-14 School Year:
- Kindergarten Teacher at Mark Twain Elementary School
- CMS 7th Grade Volleyball Coach
- CMS Cheerleading Coach
VIII. Superintendent’s Report
A. 2013 Pre-School Screening/Kindergarten Registration
B. Excellence in Education Foundation Grants/Reception – April 18
C. Staff Recognition/Appreciation Reception – May 9, 2013
D. 2013 CHS Senior Week/Commencement Exercises
E. End of the 2012-13 School Year Schedule/Central Registration for 2013-14
F. Workload Plan for Special Educators – Upcoming Meeting – May 14
IX. Recommended Old Business
A. Adopt School Board Policies, Administrative Procedures, Exhibits (2nd reading, see attached)
X . Recommended Action New Business
A. Amendment to CUSD #1 2012-13 Budget/Establish Date for Budget Hearing
B. Award Renewal of Contract for Student Photography
C. Award Renewal of Contract for CHS Yearbook
D. Award Renewal of Contract for CHS Senior Items
E. Adoption/K-6 Math Textbook/Instructional Materials
F. Weighted Grades GPA Calculation (1st Reading)
G. Trojan Booster Club Corporate Sponsorship (1st Reading)
H. Employment/CUSD #1 Special Education Coordinator – July 1, 2013
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 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 April 17, 2013
IX. A Recommended Old Business
Deleted School Board Policies/Administrative Procedures/Exhibits
4:170-AP6, E2 Exhibit – Automated External Defibrillator Incident Report
New School Board Policies/Administrative Procedures/Exhibits
6:120-AP3
Service Animals
6:120-AP3,E1 Guidelines for Service Animals in School Facilities
Revised School Board Policies/Administrative Procedures/Exhibits
2:250-E2
Immediately Available District Public Records and Web-Posted Reports and Records
3:40
Superintendent
4:60
Purchases and Contracts
4:60-AP1
Purchases
4:120
Food Services
5:30
Hiring Process and Criteria
5:90
Abused and Neglected Child Reporting
5:185-AP
Resource Guide for Family and Medical Leave
5:190
Teacher Qualifications
5:220
Substitute Teachers
5:220-AP
Substitute Teachers
5:260
Student Teachers
5:280
Duties and Qualifications
5:285
Drug and Alcohol Testing for School Bus and commercial Vehicle Drivers
6:50
School Wellness
6:110
Programs for Students At Risk of Academic Failure and/or Dropping Out of School and
Graduation Incentives Program
6:150
Home and Hospital Instruction
6:180
Extended Instructional Programs
6:280
Grading and Promotion
6:290
Homework
7:20
Harassment of Students Prohibited
7:50
School Admissions and Student Transfers To and From Non-District Schools
7:50-AP
School Admissions and Student Transfers To and From Non-District Schools
7:70
Attendance an Truancy
7:190
Student Discipline
7:190-AP6
Guidelines for Investigating Sexting Allegations
7:270
Administering Medicines to Students
8:70
Accommodating Individuals with Disabilities