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Darien Public Schools District #61 - DuPage County OCTOBER 25, 2016 Belief, Mission, Vision Statements Whereas We Believe - • that learning is a lifelong journey; • that the purpose of education is to prepare people to be responsible, productive and cooperative citizens; • that learning should take place in a safe, healthy and positive environment; • that all have rights, roles, and responsibilities for which they are accountable; • that teachers and good teaching practices are vital to the success of our students and our schools; • that the district is responsible for providing its programs and services in a fiscally responsible manner; • that the success of our schools depends upon a partnership among students, parents, community, staff, board, and local resources. The Mission of the Darien Public Schools #61 is - To empower each and every student to learn in a caring and safe environment. And the Vision of the Darien School District #61 is - That all students have sufficient skills, understandings, and personal characteristics for learning, working, and living fully including: • self-motivation and the desire to be life long learners; • the ability to think critically; • respect for selves, others, and the environment; • an understanding and appreciation of the arts as a means of expression and communication; • the ability to use technology effectively; • the ability to participate in and contribute to society. • a sense of responsibility. That all staff are highly qualified and possess: • the ability to meet the diverse needs of our student population; • the desire to continually improve curriculum development and educational delivery methods; • intrinsic motivation to be life long learners along with their students; • caring and nurturing qualities That facilities are safe, clean, and inviting to students and community. That the District be financially stable through sound management practices. That the students, parents, staff, and community experience ownership of, satisfaction with, and responsibility for the District, including: • participation in open and frank dialogue around expectations; • active parental involvement DARIEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS DISTRICT #61 – DU PAGE COUNTY DARIEN, ILLINOIS Tuesday, October 25, 2016 Regular Board of Education Meeting – Lace School – 7:00 P.M. Tuesday, October 25, 2016 Closed Session during Regular Meeting Lace School 7414 Cass Avenue Darien, Illinois Board of Education Janine Kiwiet, President Katherine Fujiura, Vice-President Gregory Leban, Secretary Iranell Spann, Member Melissa Christie, Member Jane Moss, Member Joseph Tortorich, Member Administration Robert M. Carlo, Superintendent and Clerk of the Board Megan Stoltz, Chief School Business Official and Treasurer Finance Committee of the Whole Facilities Committee Policy Committee Katie Fujiura, Chairperson Gregory Leban, Chairperson Melissa Christie, Chairperson Iranell Spann Jane Moss Joseph Tortorich Katie Fujiura IASB Delegate LEND Representative Iranell Spann Janine Kiwiet Jul-16 Aug-16 Sep-16 Oct-16 S M T W TH F S S M T W TH F S S M T W TH F S S M T W TH F S 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 28 29 30 31 25 26 27 28 29 30 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 31 30 31 Nov-16 Dec-16 Jan-17 Feb-17 S M T W TH F S S M T W TH F S S M T W TH F S S M T W TH F S 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 27 28 29 30 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 29 30 31 26 27 28 Mar-17 Apr-17 May-17 Jun-17 S M T W TH F S S M T W TH F S S M T W TH F S S M T W TH F S 1 2 3 4 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 26 27 28 29 30 31 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 28 29 30 31 25 26 27 28 29 30 30 DARIEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS DISTRICT #61 – DUPAGE COUNTY DARIEN, ILLINOIS DATES OF FUTURE BOARD MEETINGS/ACTIVITIES OCTOBER 25, 2016 AT LACE SCHOOL 7:00 P.M. REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING CLOSED SESSION during Regular Meeting Session to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body, lease of property owned by the public body, and litigation. NOVEMBER 15, 2016 AT LACE SCHOOL 7:00 P.M. REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING NOVEMBER 18-20, 2016 AT CHICAGO IASA/IASB/IASBO JOINT CONFERENCE DECEMBER 20, 2016 AT LACE SCHOOL 7:00 P.M. REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING Any individual with a disability requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in any Board meeting should contact Dr. Robert M. Carlo or Mrs. Megan Stoltz, ADA Co- Compliance Officers, within a reasonable time before the meeting. Rev. 10/20/16 DARIEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS DISTRICT #61 – DU PAGE COUNTY DARIEN, ILLINOIS ORDER OF BUSINESS FOR REGULAR MEETING – TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2016 LACE SCHOOL – 7:00 P.M. I. Call to Order: Melissa Christie, Katie Fujiura, Janine Kiwiet, Gregory Leban, Jane Moss, Iranell Spann, Joseph Tortorich. II. Additions to the Agenda. III. Audience Participation, Communications, Notices, and Announcements A. *FOIA request, (letter to Bob Carlo dated September 20, 2016), from Mary Zellers, Impact Networking, LLC, for lease agreements and invoices for printer and copier equipment. (The response was made in a timely manner.) B. *FOIA request, (email to Bob Carlo dated September 26, 2016) from Katy Smyser, NBC5Chicago, asking which schools, if any, have in stock, undesignated epinephrine auto-injectors. (The response was made in a timely manner.) C. *Thank you note from Diane Whitesides for floral arrangement D. Dr. Carol Schultz and Ms. Erin Dwyer will be presenting on November 3, 2016 at the Illinois Council for Exceptional Children Conference – Topic: Co-Teaching Data Collection E. Dr. Schultz has been asked to conduct an on-line Administrative Academy: Co-Teaching: Developing, Managing, and Implementing a K-8 Program. This is being offered through the Illinois Principals Association F. School Board Member Day – November 15, 2016. IV. Consent Agenda Items A. Approval of Minutes 1. *Regular Board of Education Meeting – September 27, 2016 2. *Closed Session Meeting – September 27, 2016 B. Receipt of Treasurer’s Report C. Receipt of Investment Report D. Education Fund - $941,452.06 E. Operations and Maintenance Fund - $81,441.60 F. Debt Service Fund (Bond & Interest) - $2,411.00 G. Transportation Fund - $68,501.71 H. Construction Fund - $-0- I. Approval of Payroll J. Approval of Bills K. Student Activity Reports 1. EJH (Sept) 2. Lace (Sept) The Mission of the Darien Public Schools #61 is - To empower each and every student to learn in a caring and safe environment. 3. Mark DeLay (Sept) 4. KIDS Club (Aug/Sept) L. Monthly Safety Inspection Reports 1. EJH (Sept) 2. Lace (Sept) 3. Mark DeLay (Sept) M. Approval of Personnel Report 1. Recommendations of Employment a. *None 2. Terminations/Resignations a. *None 3. Leaves of Absence a. *Sally Burke, request for medical leave b. *Jennifer Reyes, request for 12-week leave c. *Puja Ramaswamy, request for 12-week leave 4. Retirements a. *Mary Lang, Secretary to the Superintendent. V. Superintendent’s Report A. *Technology and Curriculum Integration B. *Survey Results, SIP Day, September 23, 2016 C. *Enrollment Report D. *Curriculum and Assessment update – District Committee members E. Update on LaGrange School District 102 withdrawal F. School Report Card and Achievement/Growth Data G. 5Essentials report H. *Illinois School Funding Reform Commission 1. Upcoming meetings 2. Minutes – September 21, 2016 3. Meeting 5 Agenda – October 5, 2016 4. Funding Formula 5. 4 Stakeholders 6. Meeting 6 Agenda – October 19, 2016 7. Tom Johnson biography 8. William Hinrichs vitae 9. Tax Increment Financing and School Funding Maryland TIF draft 10. K-12 Funding Formula: Research updates – April 25, 2016 11. Is School Funding Fair? A National Report Card I. *2016 Summer School final report J. IASB/LEND/Legislative Update 1. Tri-Conference update 2. 2016 Resolutions (Committee Report provided to the Board at the September meeting) 3. DuPage Division meeting discussion 4. *Invitation for Annual LEND Breakfast, Saturday, November 19, 2016 The Mission of the Darien Public Schools #61 is - To empower each and every student to learn in a caring and safe environment.