Zion-Benton Township High School District 126 Board of Education met May 26.
Here is the agenda provided by the board:
1. Call to Order Jerry Nordstrom
- Roll Call
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Verification of Agenda and/or Amendments
4. Special Recognitions
5. Communications from Staff, Guests, and District Residents
6. Consent Items
A. Minutes of the Regular Meeting – April 28, 2020
B. Activity Report – April 2020
C. Bills Paid Report – April & May 2020
D. Bills Payable Report – May 2020
E. Treasurer’s Report – April 2020
F. Revenue & Expenditure Report – April 2020
G. Illinois State Library Media Association’s Annual Assessment
H. FOIA Request
I. Textbook Adoptions
J. Disposal Requests
K. Destruction of Closed Session Recording – May 7, 2018 & May 24, 2018
7. Superintendent’s Report
A. Calendar of Events
B. Next Regular Meeting – Tuesday, June 23, 2020, 7:00 p.m. - ZBTHS South Cafeteri
C. Summer Professional
Development Opportunities
D. Pandemic Related Updates
8. Reports and Discussions
A. Principals’ Reports Dr. Clark
1). New Tech High @ Zion-Benton East
2). Zion-Benton Township High School
9. Recess
10. Board Committee Reports
A. Business/Bid/Finance Committee - Jerry Nordstrom
B. Policy Committee - Kim Leech
1). Approval of Student Handbook Recommendations for 2020-21
2). Final Reading and Adoption 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
11. New Business
A. Approval of Contract for Food Management Services for the 2020-21 School Year - Dr. Wilkinson
B. Approval of 2020-21 Property and Liability Insurance Coverage through CLIC - Dr. Wilkinson
C. Approval of 2020-21 Workers Compensation Insurance through - CLIC - Dr. Wilkinson
D. Approval of 2020-21 Health Insurance Renewal - Dr. Wilkinson
E. Approval of 2020-21 Dental Insurance Renewal - Dr. Wilkinson
F. Approval of Custodial Service Contract - Dr. Wilkinson
G. Approval of Bid Awards for Precast and Steel - Dr. Wilkinson
H. Approval of Assignment of Bid Awards for Precast and Steel - Dr. Wilkinson
I. Approval of Modifications to Senior Graduation Requirements - Dr. Clark
J. Approval of 2020-21 Consolidated District Plan - Dr. Clark
12. Old Business
A. Capital Improvements Update - Dr. Wilkinson
13. Other Business
14. Closed Session
- Consideration of appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific personnel and collective bargaining matters (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1,2)).
15. Reconvene to Open Session
16. Personnel Approvals - Dr. Clark
- Employments:
Gauger, Ann (NT@ZB Math)
- Resignations:
Carrasquilla, Michelle (ZBTHS Art)
Hoffman, Monica (Social Worker)
Mercado, Patricia (Parapro)
Mohn, Tea (Psychologist)
- Retirements:
Denny, Cameron (NT@ZB Social Science)
Weigel, Jeff (ZBTHS Social Science)
17. Approval of Modifications to 2020-21 Staffing Recommendations - Dr. Clark
18. Adjourn
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