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Darien Public Schools District #61 - DuPage County NOVEMBER 15, 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, November 15, 2016 Regular Board of Education Meeting – EJH – 7:00 P.M. Tuesday, November 15, 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 NOVEMBER 15, 2016 AT EISENHOWER JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL (General Headquarters) 6:00 P.M. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING (Sharing Assessment – How data is used within each building to address student and instructional success) 7:00 P.M. REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING CLOSED SESSION SESSION during Regular Meeting to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body. 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. 11/08/16 DARIEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS DISTRICT #61 - DU PAGE COUNTY DARIEN, ILLINOIS ORDER OF BUSINESS FOR REGULAR MEETING - TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2016 EISENHOWER JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL - 7:00 P.M. I. Call to Order: Melissa Christie, Katie Fujiura, Janine Kiwiet, Gregory Leban, Jane Moss, Iranell Spann, Jospeh Tortorich. II. Additions to the Agenda. III. Audience Participation, Communications, Notices, and Announcements A. National School Board Members Day – November 15, 2016 B. *FOIA request (email dated 10/26/16 and received 11/3/16) from Jared Rutecki, Better Government Association for information related to Collective Bargaining Agreements, Administrator Contracts, Budget, Legal Settlements, and Payroll. (response was sent in a timely manner.) C. *Traffic and congestion around Mark DeLay School IV. Consent Agenda Items A. Approval of Minutes 1. *Regular Board of Education Meeting – October 25, 2016 2. *Closed Session Meeting – October 25, 2016 B. Receipt of Treasurer’s Report C. Receipt of Investment Report D. Education Fund - $101,700.34 E. Operations and Maintenance Fund - $11,218.01 F. Debt Service Fund (Bond & Interest) - $2,411.00 G. Transportation Fund - $1,248.32 H. Construction Fund - $0 I. Approval of Payroll J. Approval of Bills K. Student Activity Reports 1. EJH (Oct.) 2. Lace (Oct.) 3. Mark DeLay (Oct.) 4. KIDS Club (Oct.) L. Safety Inspection Reports 1. EJH (Oct.) 2. Lace (Oct.) 3. Mark DeLay (Oct.) M. Approval of Personnel Report 1. Recommendations of Employment: a. *Patty Lauzon, Secretary to the Superintendent b. *Amy Staubus, substitute for long-term leave at Lace School c. Julia Mendez, rehire to 4th/5th grade classroom aide 2. Terminations/Resignations: a. *Patty Lauzon, Secretary, Lace School 3. Leaves of Absence: a. None 4. Retirements: a. *Luann Keslinke, Secretary, Eisenhower Junior High School. V. Superintendent’s Report A. *School Funding Reform Commission 1. Commission Meeting Schedule (updated) The Mission of the Darien Public Schools #61 is - To empower each and every student to learn in a caring and safe environment. 2. ISBE – Funding For Special Populations 3. Non-Public Schools In Illinois 4. IAASE – Educational Funding Special Education 5. Good For Business: How Illinois Can Best Support Small Business 6. Opportunity To Provide More Options 7. Summary/Key Takeaways B. *Resolution Authorizing the Superintendent to Draft a Tentative Budget for FY2018 C. *Enrollment Reports D. *Survey Responses for October 31, 2016, SIP Day E. *Superintendent Goals F. Tech Fee G. *Curriculum and Assessment update H. IASB/LEND/Legislative Update 1. Tri-Conference: November 18-20, 2016 2. Report to Membership discussion VI. Report of Committees A. Finance Committee 1. *Tax Levy Presentation a. Discussion of Estimated Amounts to be Levied for Tax Year 2016 Approval of 2016 Tax Levy will occur at the Regular Board Meeting on December 20, 2016 2. *Post-Issuance Tax Compliance Report 3. *Dissemination Agent Agreement 4. Lunch counts B. Facilities Committee 1. *Building 10-Year Survey Documents a. EJH i. Current conditions ii. Violations and Schedule iii. Maps b. Lace i. Current conditions ii. Violations and Schedule iii. Maps c. Mark DeLay i. Current conditions ii. Violations and Schedule iii. Maps C. Policy Committee D. Darien District #61 Educational Foundation. VII. Unfinished Business. VIII. New Business. IX. Audience Participation. X. Closed Session to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, dismissal of specific employees of the public body. XI.