John Streit

The board meeting involved discussions and decisions on various topics, including community concerns regarding the Life Safety Survey process and bond issuance, year-end financial figures, a request for a private school student to participate in the district's JH baseball team, and the approval and submission of the Health Life-Safety Survey to ISBE. The board also approved a topographic survey proposal, several hiring decisions for teaching and coaching positions, a retirement request, a band trip to Florida, online payments via PayPal, student handbooks, and the retention of legal services. An executive session was held to discuss undisclosed matters.

The board meeting involved discussions on a resident-presented petition for a referendum on future building improvements, a thank you letter from the Children's Hospital of Illinois regarding student fundraising, and updates on the district's universal assessment program and online payment options for school fees. Key approvals included authorizing Cheryl Wacker as a signatory on district accounts, reimbursing the working cash fund for life safety work, approving a contract with Phillips, Salmi, and Associates for a financial audit, approving the 2012/2013 insurance policy, rescheduling the July board meeting, and approving a resolution for student exclusion. An executive session was also held.

The board meeting agenda includes an owner representation contract discussion, a spotlight on learning regarding RTI, and a Coop Sports Committee report. Action items involve rejecting a construction bid, approving a junior high principal contract, approving the school district calendar, addressing a non-renewal of a first-year teacher, and approving the resignation of the district treasurer. An executive session will be held to discuss employee matters.

The board meeting included a building report, presentation of the 2013/2014 calendar draft, and a finance committee meeting report. Key approvals included a resolution for the issuance of General Obligation School Bonds, a school district safety plan, a special board meeting to approve construction bids, and the hiring of junior high track coaches. Asbestos abatement project bids were also accepted. An executive session was held.

The agenda includes reports from the building committee, school board conferences, finance committee, and labor relations committee. Discussion topics also include junior high extracurricular start times, principal reports, and the adoption of the 2012 tax levy. Action items involve approving the 2013 health insurance plan, the 2012/2013 high school course catalog, and setting the high school graduation date. The agenda also includes personnel matters such as accepting resignations and approving a volunteer assistant coach. Finally, the board will discuss the upcoming Life Safety Bond issuance and consider information regarding employee matters and pending litigation.