Odell Community Consolidated School District 435

The meeting agenda focused on several key business items following a budget hearing. Discussions included the approval of the Fiscal Year 2020 Budget, action to amend the 2019-2020 Public School Calendar, and several proposed permanent transfers from the Working Cash Fund to the Building Fund and Capital Projects Fund, as well as an action to abate funds from the Working Cash Fund. Other business included accepting a resignation, hiring a Girls Basketball Coach, and approving updates to various PRESS policies. Announcements included discussion regarding the Fall Corn Belt Dinner and the School Board Convention.

The meeting agenda included communications such as FOIA requests, a Certificate of Sponsorship, and discussion regarding Leo Johnson. Business items covered the acceptance of a Board Member Resignation, approval of the date and time for the Strategic Planning Meeting, approval of the 2020-2021 Public School Calendar, and action to hire an aide. An Executive Session was planned to consider the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees, as well as the selection or removal of a person to fill a public office. This was followed by potential action to appoint a new Board Member and administering the Oath of Office. Discussion topics also included the Corn Belt Division Meeting.

The agenda for this meeting included several items for action, such as approving the Consolidated District Plan, taking action to eliminate the Nurse position due to Reduction in Force (RIF), and taking action to hire an Art Teacher. Discussions covered the Covid Update, the 2021 Consolidated Election, Stimulus Money, and general Staffing matters. The board also planned to enter an executive session to consider matters related to the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees.

The meeting agenda included routine items such as communications and audience participation. Key business items slated for discussion and approval included PRESS Policy Updates 114, the hire of a Special Education Teacher, and approval of a new 4-Year Collective Bargaining Agreement. Discussions were also planned regarding Graduation, the 2024-2025 Non-Union Salaries, and the School Board Convention. The agenda also allocated time for an Executive Session to discuss collective negotiating matters and the appointment, employment, or compensation of specific employees.

The meeting agenda included standard proceedings such as roll call and communications, followed by consent agenda items. Key business items slated for action included setting the dates and times for the 2019-2020 Board Meetings, approving the Consolidated District Plan, approving the bid for the gym floor, approving the purchase of stage curtains, approving the purchase of district financial software, and potentially moving the May Board Meeting date. Announcements and discussions covered first readings of PRESS Policy Updates, Board Committee Assignments, proposed office work, the LCSSU Building Purchase, the Art Program, summer workers, RIF of Aides, and the School Board Convention. The agenda also included the proclamation of winners from the April 2, 2019 Consolidated Election, followed by the adjournment sine die, administration of the oath of office for new board members, and the election of officers (President, Vice-President, Secretary). The meeting concluded with a scheduled Executive Session to discuss personnel matters.