Marilyn Powell-Barnes

The Transfer of Funds Hearing addressed the transfer of \$3.5 million from the Fund Balance to the Operations and Maintenance Fund. The regular meeting included communications and announcements, standing reports, a delegate's report on the impact of Illinois's non-participation in the National School Board Association, and the superintendent's report. The superintendent's report covered various topics, including a change in meal providers, disproportionality in student suspensions, a new STEM micro lab, and several FOIA requests. The meeting also included personnel matters, financial reports (accounts payable, payroll vouchers, financial statements), and the approval of numerous contracts for services such as Newsela subscriptions, pupil transportation, investigations, teacher evaluations, school resource officers, water cooler rentals, STEM Smartlab HQ, construction grant consultation, speech and language services, nursing services, a girls' mentoring program, a male mentoring program, a STEM program, liability insurance, custodial services, and snow removal. Additionally, the board approved several resolutions, including a hazardous condition request, attendance at a joint annual conference, a budget revision, and the adoption of a retirement resolution. An executive session was held to discuss a financial matter, and the meeting concluded with the approval of a law firm engagement letter, a sick leave bank activation, a support staff salary increase, student suspensions, and the appointments of a principal and assistant principal.

The board meeting covered various topics, including administrative reports on health services, the FY24 student handbook, and professional learning opportunities in Finland. Presentations were given on expanding student ID services through Access 411 and bid proposals for the District Administrative Building Project. Financial matters discussed included accounts payable, payroll vouchers, contracts for health services, Newsela subscriptions, Bilingual Speech Solutions, and the Access 411 OneCard Access solution. Other agenda items included the approval of summer school and enrichment teacher employment, support staff salary increases, and donations of socks. The board also addressed a FOIA request and several personnel matters.

This meeting is to discuss school board policies.

The 2018-2023 Strategic Plan for Lincoln Elementary School District 156 focuses on providing quality education that yields successful citizens. The plan emphasizes creating a nurturing learning environment that meets diverse student needs and fosters growth. Core values include ensuring all students have opportunities to learn and achieve high expectations, providing a safe learning environment, promoting parental involvement, maintaining a highly qualified staff through continuing education, maintaining financial solvency to provide resources, and establishing partnerships with communities to enhance educational excellence. Goals include ensuring college and career readiness for all students, preparing students to excel in reading, integrating technology into the curriculum, providing a safe learning environment, securing supplemental funding, and establishing community partnerships.

The agenda includes standing reports from board committees, communication from board members, and a consent agenda covering meeting minutes, staff changes (new hires and resignations), updated job descriptions, and financial items (wire transfers, grants, donations, and stipends). New business items include waiving school board policies and reviewing executive meeting minutes. A board workshop will feature the superintendent's report, followed by a closed session for personnel matters.