BOARD OF EDUCATION
COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1
CHARLESTON, ILLINOIS
Agenda for the Regular Meeting of March 20, 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 – February 20, 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. CHS/Establish an Activity Fund Account
B. Audit Services
C. Local Legal Services
D. School Legal Services/Negotiations
E. School Legal Services/Special Education
F. Contract Renewal: CUSD #1 Energy Education Manager
VII. Consent Agenda: Appointment/Employment
Leave of Absence: Speech/Language Pathologist, CMS/Ashmore Elementary School
Resignations:
District School Health Care Professional, effective 3/28/13
CHS Mathematics Teacher, effective end 2012-13 school year
CMS 7th Grade Boys’ Basketball Coach, end 2012-13 school year
CHS Student Council Advisor, effective end 2014-15 school year
Retirement:
Change of Retirement Date – Teacher, Ashmore Elementary School
Transfers:
Paraprofessional, Jefferson to Carl Sandburg, effective 2/15/13
Paraprofessional, Carl Sandburg Elementary School, effective 2/15/13
Volunteers:
CMS Volleyball Coach, remainder of 2013 season
CHS Girls’ Softball Coach, 2013 season
Employment: CUSD #1 Substitutes/Volunteers 2/11/2013 – 3/12/2013
VIII. Superintendent’s Report
A. Response to 10-Year ROE Compliance Visit
B. Response to Annual Health Life Safety Inspection
C. Update/Crisis Prevention Team
D. Federal Affordable Care Act
E. ISBE 2012-13 Certificates of Recognition
IX. Recommended Old Business
X.
XI.
Recommended Action New Business
A. Award Proposal(s) Mowing/Shrub Trimming Bid (3-Year Contract) 2013- 2015
B. Student Fees/Charges for 2013 – 2014 School Year
C. Deleted/New/Revised School Board Policies, Administrative Procedures & Exhibits First
Reading (see attachment)
D. Renewal Certified Contracts for 2013-14 School year
E. Employment 2013-14: Science Teacher, Charleston Middle School
F. Employment 2013-14: 4th Grade Teacher, Ashmore Elementary School
G. Extra-Curricular Assignments at CHS & CMS for 2013-14 School Year
H. Action on Resolution Reference to Honorable Dismissal of Certified Employees (4)
I. Action on Resolution Reference to Dismissal of Certified Employees (2)
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
XIII. 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 March 20, 2013
X. C. Recommended New 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