Kaskaskia Special Education District

The board reviewed and approved the financial statement and various bills. Employment actions were taken, including the hiring of two program assistants and one social worker, along with the resignation of a program assistant. The board approved the KSED/Annex summer school calendar and the 2017-2018 KSED school calendar, and authorized the director to submit IDEA grants. Administrative and assistant director reports covered staff recruitment challenges, the claims process, training initiatives for IEP transitions, Needs Assessment results, and technology improvements.

The meeting included a summary of the E-Learning Plan and a recognition of a retiring employee. Key actions taken include the approval of the financial statement and bill payments, adoption of the 2023-2024 school calendar, and the renewal of an audit agreement with Leymone, Hardcastle & Co., LTD. Several employment appointments were finalized, including social workers, special education coordinators, speech language pathologists, and aides. Administrative reports covered topics such as grant allocations, insurance increases, intergovernmental agreements for Medicaid billing, RTO reduction planning, facility updates, and summer training initiatives.

The board addressed various personnel items, including approvals for employment of certified and non-certified staff, leaves of absence, resignations, and the retirement of a special education coordinator. Discussions also covered the fiscal year budget planning, an administrative review of the Tri-County event, updates on referral processes and 504 Plan increases, and the status of staffing challenges within the Bridges program. Additionally, the board reviewed facility maintenance plans for the Irving building and future salary adjustment strategies to maintain competitive hiring standards.

The board reviewed and approved the financial statement and bills, which included the purchase of a van for student transportation and plans for a future handicapped-accessible vehicle. The board entered a closed session to conduct business before returning to open session. Additionally, the board approved maternity leave for an employee and maintained the current daily tuition rate for the 2021-2022 academic year. The administration provided reports regarding the potential purchase of a building for office and classroom space, updates on special education profiles from the state, and information about the upcoming announcement of HOPE Award winners.

The board approved the financial statement and the payment of monthly bills. A closed session was held for administrative discussion. Employment of a new staff member for the upcoming school year was approved, as well as the retirement of a school psychologist. The administrative report included updates on progress report submissions for physical restraint and time-out policies, a discussion regarding the shortage of speech-language pathologists, and the initiation of a needs assessment survey for district superintendents.