Zion-Benton Township High School District 126 Board of Education met March 24.
Here is the agenda provided by the board:
1. Call to Order Jerry Nordstrom
- Roll Call
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Communications from Staff, Guests, and District Residents
4. Verification of Agenda and/or Amendments
5. Consent Items
A. Minutes of the Regular Meeting – February 25, 2020
B. Minutes of the Special Meeting – March 9, 2020
C. Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting – March 9, 2020
D. Activity Report – February 2020
E. Bills Paid Report – February & March 2020
F. Bills Payable Report – March 2020
G. School Treasurer’s Report – February 2020
H. Revenue & Expenditure Report – February 2020
I. Annual Approval of IHSA Membership
J. FOIA Requests
K. Acceptance of Donated Sculpture
L. Destruction of Closed Session Recording – March 5, 2018, March 19, 2018, & March 22, 2018
6. Superintendent’s Report
A. Calendar of Events
B. Next Regular Meeting – Tuesday, April 28, 2020, at 7:00 p.m. at ZBTHS
C. Pandemic Planning/Response
D. Community Website
7. Reports and Discussions
A. Principals’ Reports
1). Zion-Benton Township High School Dr. Pawelczyk
2). New Tech High @ Zion-Benton East Chris Kubic
8. Recess
9. Board Committee Reports
A. Policy Committee Dr. Nieto
1) Policy Revisions – Final Reading and Adoption
a) Board Policy 1:10 – School District Legal Status
b) Board Policy 1:20 – District Organization, Operations, and Cooperative Agreements
c) Board Policy 2:10 – School District Governance
d) Board Policy 2:20 – Powers and Duties of the School Board, Indemnification
e) Board Policy 2:30 – School District Elections
f) Board Policy 2:40 – Board Member Qualifications
g) Board Policy 2:70 – Vacancies on School Board – Filling Vacancies
h) Board Policy 2:80 – Board Member Oath and Conduct
i) Board Policy 2:100 – Board Member Conflict of Interest
j) Board Policy 2:105 – Ethics and Gift Ban
k) Board Policy 2:110 – Qualifications, Term, and Duties of Board Officers
l) Board Policy 2:120 – Board Member Development
m) Board Policy 2:140 – Communications to and from the Board
n) Board Policy 2:150 – Committees
o) Board Policy 2:160 – School Attorney
p) Board Policy 2:170 – Procurement of Architectural, Engineering, and Land Surveying Services
q) Board Policy 2:200 – Types of School Board Meetings
r) Board Policy 2:220 – School Board Meeting Procedure
s) Board Policy 2:230 – Public Participation at School Board Meetings and Petitions to the Board
t) Board Policy 2:240 – Board Policy Development
u) Board Policy 2:250 – Access to the District Public Records
v) Board Policy 2:260 – Uniform Grievance Procedure
w) Board Policy 3:10 – Goals and Objectives
x) Board Policy 3:30 – Chain of Command
y) Board Policy 3:40 – Superintendent
z) Board Policy 3:50 – Administrative Personnel Other Than the Superintendent
aa) Board Policy 3:60 – Administrative Responsibility of the Building Principal
bb) Board Policy 3:70 – Succession of Authority
cc) Board Policy 4:10 – Fiscal and Business Management
dd) Board Policy 4:15 – Identity Protection
ee) Board Policy 4:20 – Fund Balances
ff) Board Policy 4:30 – Revenue and Investments
gg) Board Policy 4:40 – Incurring Debt
hh) Board Policy 4:45 – Insufficient Fund Checks
ii) Board Policy 4:50 – Payment Procedures
jj) Board Policy 4:55 – Use of Credit and Procurement Cards
kk) Board Policy 4:60 – Purchases and Contracts
ll) Board Policy 4:70 – Resource Conservation
mm)Board Policy 4:80 – Accounting and Audits
nn) Board Policy 4:90 – Student Activity Fund Management
oo) Board Policy 4:100 – Insurance Management
pp) Board Policy 4:110 – Transportation
qq) Board Policy 4:120 – Food Services
rr) Board Policy 4:130 – Free and Reduced-Price Food Services
ss) Board Policy 4:140 – Waive of Student Fess
tt) Board Policy 4:150 – Facility Management and Expansion Programs
uu) Board Policy 4:160 – Environmental Quality of Buildings and Grounds
vv) Board Policy 4:170 – Safety
2) Policy Revisions – Waiver of First Reading and Move to Adopt
a) Board Policy 4:180 – Targeted School Violence Prevention Program
b) Board Policy 4:190 – Pandemic Preparedness
10. New Business
A. Approval of Inter-Fund Loans, If Necessary Dr. Wilkinson
B. Approval of Lake County Indemnification Agreement Dr. Wilkinson
C. Approval of Hazardous Walkway Recertification Dr. Wilkinson
D. Approval of 2020-21 School Fees Dr. Wilkinson
E. Approval of 403b Plan Document Dr. Wilkinson
F. Approval of Contract Amendment with STR Architects for changes to the Natatorium Project Dr. Wilkinson
G. Approval of Contract Amendment with Camosy Construction for changes to the Natatorium Project Dr. Wilkinson
H. Approval of Bus Lease Dr. Wilkinson
I. Approval of Treasurer for 2020-21 Dr. Clark
J. Approval of District 126 E-Learning Program Dr. Clark
K. Approval of Resolution to Authorize Emergency Bill Payment Dr. Clark
11. Old Business
A. Capital Projects Update – PAC Efficiency Report Dr. Wilkinson
B. Update on IL Route 173/Lewis Avenue TIF #7 Dr. Wilkinson
C. Consideration of Europe Trip Cancellation Vouchers Dr. Clark
12. Other Business
13. Closed Session
- Consideration of appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific personnel. (5ILCS 120/2(c)(1))
14. Reconvene to Open Session
15. Personnel Approvals Dr. Clark
- Leaves of Absence:
Curley, Amy (Special Ed. Secretary).
Engstrom, Heather (ZBTHS English)
Engstrom, John (ZBTHS Soc. Science)
Johnson, Nicholas (ZBTHS Math)
Kohler, Tina (ZBTHS PE)
- Resignations:
Dangles, Matt (ZBTHS PE/Health)
Herrmann, Allison (NTZB Math)
Moore, Rebecca (Bus Driver)
16. Staffing Recommendations
A. Approval of 2020-21 Staffing Levels and Recommendations Dr. Clark
B. Approval of 2020-21 Staffing Renewals Dr. Clark
17. Adjourn
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