Brittney Gerling

This Discipline Improvement Plan for Hoopeston Area CUSD #11, approved on May 19, 2022, is mandated by Illinois state law (105 ILCS 5/2-3.162 and Public Act 098-1102) for the 2021-2022 school year. The plan aims to reduce exclusionary discipline and address racial disproportionality by analyzing discipline data, identifying positive trends for 2021, and implementing an action plan. Key strategies include prioritizing non-exclusionary methods, providing social work and counseling resources, and applying disciplinary procedures on a case-by-case basis. The plan outlines various non-exclusionary measures such as parental notification, disciplinary conferences, withholding privileges, restitution, temporary classroom removal, and various forms of detention or study programs.

This document outlines Hoopeston Area CUSD #11's plan to reduce exclusionary discipline. The plan focuses on reviewing discipline data, implementing current practices such as setting boundaries, education, building relationships, providing mental health supports, and positive reinforcement. Key strategies include shortening suspension times, incorporating restorative components, increasing the use of alternative disciplinary actions, improving consistency, and providing de-escalation training for staff, with the goal of significantly reducing exclusionary incidents and addressing racial disproportionality.

The committee reviewed a mechanical service agreement proposal and directed administration to seek clarifying information. A proposal for HVAC controls was reviewed to provide digital control of heating and air conditioning. Traffic patterns were discussed, and questions were developed for the architect and engineer. Floor plans for the Auxiliary gym were reviewed. Sound panels for the M.S. cafeteria were discussed. The need for outside cameras at Maple and John Greer was discussed, and administration was directed to follow up with the technology department on quoting cameras. A sidewalk placement was reviewed. The auditorium seat project has been pushed back to a later time. The need for blinds at M.S. and John Greer was discussed. New door handles were installed to replace broken handles. A quote to replace some problem doors within the district was reviewed. A quote to repair or replace the exhaust fans at Maple grade school was reviewed. The possibility of creating a third route in town was discussed.

The committee reviewed retirement incentive calculations for two employees. The tax levy is nearing completion and will go before the whole board in November for approval. The committee discussed getting a final cost on all aspects of the project prior to further bonding discussions taking place. They also discussed a proposal for a Math Interventionist and an opening for the 3-hour cafeteria position, as well as filling the EL position with a long-term substitute. Administration will work with Panorama to establish a question bank for review for a survey to be distributed over the winter. A personnel matter was also discussed.

The meeting included a public hearing on the FY26 School District Budget. The board approved a consent agenda that included accepting employment, transfers, and resignations of various personnel, as well as pay requests for construction projects. The FY26 School District Budget was adopted. The board approved the purchase of Lexia print and online subscription and LETRS success partnership, as well as Audio Technica headphones, utilizing Title I Funds. Additionally, the District Bullying Prevention Policy, Threat Assessment Procedures, Administration Compensation Report, purchase of certain real estate, Behavior Intervention Procedures, and floating coaches for Middle School Baseball and Softball were approved.