Kelly Gilbert

The committee meeting addressed several key educational topics, including the CBE Freshman Project, the CIPS Video Project, and an update regarding the High School Academy. The agenda further covered new course proposals, the 2017-2018 State Report Card, a local assessment update for the fall, school improvement plans for JHS, Kennedy, and King schools, and a gifted audit.

The Board of Education met to discuss several key items. The session included reports from the Superintendent and the Director of Early Childhood Education Programs. Action items covered the approval of the 2018 tax levy, a resolution for a supplemental tax levy, a settlement agreement with FirstGroup America, Inc. regarding transportation services, and a partnership with the Kankakee County Teen Court. Additionally, the Board received reports regarding the annual joint conference and reviewed various information and proposals, including budget updates, FOIA requests, and staff absence reports.

The board discussed several action and information items, including the approval of regular and payroll bills, educational software renewals for HMH, IXL, and ThinkCERCA, and Head Start Policy Council documents. Personnel actions, including resignations, leaves of absence, and various staff appointments, were processed. The board also approved the purchase of furniture for Kankakee High School and reviewed reports on the budget, state and federal revenue, previous bill runs, and Freedom of Information Act requests.

The committee meeting agenda included a construction update, discussion regarding facility projects, and the review of a natural gas request for proposal.

The meeting included a call to order and the pledge of allegiance. The primary agenda item involved a closed session to discuss matters related to the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees, independent contractors, or volunteers of the district, as well as legal counsel. The meeting concluded with a public comment segment and a motion to adjourn.