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Feb 25, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
The board meeting included public hearings for 2024-2025 IL State Scholars. Reports from the Building, Finance, Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment, and Technology committees were presented. Key discussion topics included building projects, financial reports, curriculum updates, and technology. Action items included approving the consent agenda, re-approving the 2024-2025 certified seniority list and 2025-2026 school calendar, approving a milk contract extension with Prairie Farms, expanding services with Illuminate Financial, retaining a real estate broker to sell property, approving a high school ramp retaining wall replacement, approving a hazardous route designation resolution, and various personnel matters. The meeting concluded with an executive session.
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Manteno CUSD No. 5 Buildings and Grounds Committee Minutes
The Buildings and Grounds Committee reviewed the budget and discussed various projects across the district. Key topics included furniture upgrades and workspace creation, change orders for the Academy of Transition and Independent Living Skills, solar panel installations at the middle and elementary schools, and the replacement of maintenance vehicles. Other discussions involved quotes for a high school scoreboard/videoboard, middle school gym painting and floor improvements, and bleacher repairs. Health and life safety items included a high school ramp/retaining wall and door replacements across the district. Finally, the committee addressed several high school roof leaks.
Jan 28, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
The board meeting included a financial presentation showing the district's fiscally responsible practices. Updates were provided on various projects, including district office furniture, the Life Skills Center, the Wall of Fame, and a 10-year Health Life Safety report. The Finance Committee discussed state revenue, technology, buildings and grounds, phone system replacement, Chromebooks, the 10-year Health Life Safety report, and financial projections. The Technology Committee reported on E-rate funding requests, allowing seniors to keep Chromebooks, Chromebook management, and parental consent for Google services. The meeting also covered student fees, the approval of the purchase of refurbished Cisco phones, and the approval of the 10-year Health Life Safety Survey Report. Additionally, the board approved the 2024-2025 District Certified and Non-Certified Seniority lists. Finally, the Superintendent's report highlighted various athletic achievements and updates on Junior Achievement companies.
Dec 17, 2024·BoardMeeting
Board
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
The meeting included public hearings recognizing high school students with exemplary test scores and Manteno Rotary Club members for their contributions. The Finance Committee discussed the state revenue update, committee updates (buildings and grounds, technology), the 2024 final levy, life skills bid approval, Pepsi contract, district maintenance building internet contract, and financial projections. The Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Committee reported on high school ISA and SAT test scores, parent-teacher conference numbers, and upcoming spring semester assessments. The board approved the consent agenda, including financial reports, substitute teacher lists, technology surplus, board policy updates, high school winter guard performances, personnel changes (resignations, FMLA, employments), and extracurricular assignments. Key actions included approving the final tax levy, Comcast Business internet agreement, Johnson Downs Construction bid for the Life Skills Project, a five-year contract with Pepsi Co., and the 2025-2026 school calendar.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
