Zion-Benton Township High School District 126 Board of Education met April 28.
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 –
March 24, 2020
B. Activity Report – March 2020
C. School Treasurer’s Report – March 2020
D. Bills Paid Report – March & April 2020
E. Bills Payable Report – April 2020
F. Revenue & Expenditure Report – March 2020
G. Contractor Pay Requests
H. Approval of 2020-21 Textbook/Paperback Adoptions
I. Destruction of Closed Session Recordings – April 9, 2018 & April 26, 2018
6. Superintendent’s Report
A. Calendar of Activities
B. Next Regular Meeting May 26, 2020 – 7:00 p.m. ZBTHS South Cafeteria
C. Pandemic Related Updates
7. Reports and Discussions
A. 2019 Tax Extension Report Dr. Wilkinson
B. Principals’ Reports Dr. Clark
1). New Tech High @ Zion-Benton East
2). Zion-Benton Township High School
C. SEDOL Report Patricia Stephen
8. Recess
9. Board Committee Reports
A. Business, Bid, Finance Committee Jerry Nordstrom
B. Policy Committee Meeting Dr. Jorge Nieto
1). First Reading of Recommended Policy Changes: Section 6 – Instruction
6:15 – School Accountability
6:20 – School Year Calendar and Day
6:40 – Curriculum Development
6:50 – School Wellness
6:60 – Curriculum Content
6:70 – Teaching About Religions
6:100 – Using Animals in the Educational Program
6:130 – Program for the Gifted
6:140 – Education of the Homeless Children
6:145 – Migrant Students
6:150 – Home and Hospital Instruction
6:160 – English Learners
6:170 – Title I Programs
6:180 – Extended Instructional Programs
6:190 – Extracurricular and Co-Curricular Activities
6:210 – Instructional Materials
6:250 – Community Resource Persons and Volunteers
6:300 – Graduation Requirements
6:310 – High School Credit for Non-District Experiences; Course Substitutions; Re-Entering Students
6:340 – Student Testing and Assessment Program Section 8 – Community Relations
8:10 – Connection with the Community
8:20 – Community Use of School Facilities
8:25 – Advertising and Distributing Materials in Schools Provided by Non-School Related Entities
8:30 – Visitors to and Conduct on School Property or at School Event
8:70 – Accommodating Individuals with Disabilities
8:80 – Gifts to the District
8:90 – Parent Organizations
8:110 – Public Complaints
10. New Business
A. Motion to Ratify Publication of Public Hearing Notice for the Dr. Wilkinson Purpose of Amending the 2019-20 Budget at the Regular June 23, 2020 Board of Education Meeting
B. Approval of 2020-21 Treasurer’s Bond Dr. Wilkinson
C. Approval of Paid School Lunch Prices for 2020-21 Dr. Wilkinson
D. Approval of 2020-21 Equal Opportunity Schools Agreement Dr. Clark
E. Approval of New Tech Network Renewal Agreement Dr. Clark
F. Approval of Modification to Graduation Requirements Dr. Clark
11. Old Business
A. Capital Projects Information Dr. Wilkinson
B. Europe Trip Cancellation Dr. Clark
12. Other Business
13. Closed Session
- Consideration of appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific personnel. (5 ILCS 120/2/(c)(1)).
14. Reconvene to Open Session
15. Personnel Approvals Dr. Clark
-Employment:
Bolek, Joseph (ZBTHS Special Ed)
Bryant, Daniel (ZBTHS Math)
Sikula, Michael (ZBTHS Special Ed)
Water, Chris (ZBTHS Special Ed)
-Leave of Absence:
Nessel, Jessica (ZBTHS Counselor)
-Resignations:
Campbell, Rashawnda (Parapro)
Stanley, Kate (ZBTHS Special Ed)
-Retirement:
Bible, Lonnie (Athletic Director FY21)
16. Resolution of Honorable Dismissal of Educational Support Personnel Dr. Clark
17. Personnel Committee Report Dr. Jorge Nieto
A. Approval of Division Chair Appointments for 2020-21
B. Approval of 2020-21 Union Exempt Salary Increases and Contract Renewals
C. Approval of Amendment to Superintendent’s Contract
18. Adjourn
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