Macon Reporter

Decatur School District 61 Board met Feb. 25.

Here is the agenda provided by the board:

Legend: AI = Action Item DI = Discussion Item IO = Information Only

Strategic Plan Mission:

The mission of Decatur Public Schools, the destination district of our community, is to unlock students’ unique and limitless potential to achieve their personal aspirations as fully prepared, contributing citizens in a global society through learning experiences distinguished by:

 commitment to the whole person resulting in student growth and confidence

 relevant, innovative, personalized academic pathways that promote passion and pride

 a learning environment that fosters curiosity and the thirst for achievement and discovery

 a culture of diversity, adaptability, and resilience

 meaningful and lasting relationships

 extraordinary school and community connections

The Board of Education Parameters that Guide Our Work:

 We will make decisions in the best interest of all students.

 We will treat all people with dignity and respect.

 We will seek input and collaboration throughout our diverse community.

 We will practice responsible stewardship of all our resources.

IO 1.0 CALL TO ORDER – CALL FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION

The Board of Education will meet in Closed Executive Session to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees of the public body, the setting of a price for sale or lease of property owned by the public body, and discussion of collective negotiating matters between the Board and representatives of its employees.

Roll Call

IO 2.0 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

AI 3.0 APPROVAL OF AGENDA, FEBRUARY 25, 2020

IO 4.0 SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND DISTRICT HIGHLIGHTS  Illinois State Scholars

IO 5.0 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

 Identify oneself and be brief.

 Comments should be limited to 3 minutes.

DI 6.0 BOARD AND/OR OTHER COMMITTEE REPORTS

 Discipline Action

 Schedule B

 Finance

 DPS Foundation

 Policies

 Human Resources

 Naming

 Joint – City, DPS 61 and Park District

STUDENT AMBASSADORS’S REPORT

BOARD DISCUSSION

IO 7.0 SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

A. Superintendent’s Youth Advisory Council (SYAC) Dress Code Proposal

AI 8.0 ROLL CALL ACTION ITEMS

A. Personnel Action Items

B. Keyboard Purchase

C. Acceptance of Bids for South Shores Elementary School

Al 9.0 CONSENT ITEMS

A. Minutes: Open/Closed Meetings February 11, 2020

B. Release of February 2020 Checks (early)

C. Financial Conditions Report

D. Treasurer’s Report

E. Job Descriptions:

 Director of Research, Data and Accountability

 P-12 Director of Teaching and Learning

 Decatur Public School District 61 Alternative Education Campus Principal

IO 11.0 ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Board of Education sends condolences to the family of:

Mrs. Sylvia A. Jackson, who passed away February 08, 2020. Mrs. Jackson was a former Guest Teacher and a friend of the family of Ms. Corletta Murray, Teaching Assistant in Decatur Public Schools.

IO 11.0 IMPORTANT DATES

March 06 End of 3rd Quarter for Elementary and Middle Schools 

09 Casimir Pulaski Holiday Observed

– No School and District Offices are Closed

10–13 Spring Break Week

– NO School for Students and District Offices are Open

20 Report Card and Mid-term Distributions 

25 Half Day of School

NEXT MEETING

The public portion of the next regular meeting of the Board of Education will be at 6:30 PM, Tuesday, March 03, 2020 in the 1st Floor Board Room at the Keil Administration Building.

12.0 ADJOURNMENT

https://www.dps61.org/site/handlers/filedownload.ashx?moduleinstanceid=20295&dataid=22827&FileName=February%2025%202020%20Open%20Session%20Packet2%20-%20Web.pdf