Decatur School District 61 Board Met May 25.
Here is the agenda provided by the board:
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, and discussion of collective negotiating matters between the Board and representatives of its employees.
Roll Call
2.0 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3.0 APPROVAL OF AGENDA, MAY 25, 2021
4.0 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
∙ Identify oneself and be brief.
∙ Any public comments received will be read during this time.
∙ Comments should be limited to 3 minutes.
5.0 STUDENT AMBASSADORS’S REPORT
∙ Recognitions
BOARD DISCUSSION
6.0 ROLL CALL ACTION ITEMS
A. Rescind November 18, 2020 Letter Notifying Macon-Piatt Special Education District (MPSED) of Intent to No Longer Serve as Administrative Agent to the end of Fiscal Year 2021-2022
B. Modifications to School Board Policy 3:50 Administrative Personnel Other than the Superintendent
C. Personnel Action Items
D. Transitional Contract for the Principal of South Shores Elementary School
E. Employment of an Assistant Principal at Parsons Elementary School
F. Contract with Cole Counseling
G. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Summer Programming Decatur Federation of Teaching Assistants (DFTA)
H. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Summer Programming Service Employees International Union Local No. 73 Custodians and Maintenance (SEIU A/B)
I. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Summer Programming Service Employees International Union Local No. 73 Security Officers (SEIU C)
J. Contract Renewal for Brecht’s Database Solutions, Inc. (MPSED)
K. Quaver Ed Music Three (3) Year License Renewal
L. Robertson Charter Contract (RCS) One Year Agreement Extension
M. Fastbridge Subscription Renewal
N. Skyward Software Service One (1) Year Agreement
O. Change Request for Muffley Elementary School
P. Interorganizational Agreement between Decatur Public School District 61 and Crossings Healthcare regarding Asthma Medication
Q. Award Bid for Site Work for Montessori Academy for Peace
R. Purchase of Furniture and Classroom Materials for Early Childhood Program
7.0 CONSENT ITEMS
A. Minutes: Open/Closed Session Meetings May 11, 2021
B. Financial Conditions Report
C. Treasurer’s Report
D. Updates to Ancillary Wages for FY22
E. Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB) 2021-2022 Membership Dues
F. Purchase of Three Vehicles for Driver Education Program to Replace Leased Vehicles
G. Job Descriptions: Dance Teacher and Drama/Theatre Teacher
H. Vendor Agreements to be in Compliance with SOPPA (Student Online Personal Protection Act)
a. Embrace – Macon-Piatt Special Education (MPSED) Resource for IEPs
b. Nearpod – District-wide Curriculum Resource
c. Flocabulary – District-wide Curriculum Resource
I. Resolution: Surplus Property at Johns Hill Magnet School
J. Grand Piano for Johns Hill Magnet School’s Fine Arts Programs
8.0 ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Board of Education and Administration sends condolences to the family of: Officer Chris Oberheim, who passed away Wednesday, May 19, 2021. Officer Oberheim was the son of Mary Ann Oberheim, Food Service Lead at William Harris Learning Academy in Decatur Public Schools.
IMPORTANT DATES
May 31 Memorial Day Holiday
– District Offices are Closed
June 01 – 24 Summer School Programs for PK through 12th Grades
– Monday through Thursday
July 06 – 29 Summer School Programs for PK through 12th Grades
– Monday through Thursday
Please note: For any and all questions regarding the Summer School Programs, please contact the Director of P12 Teaching and Learning Office, Dr. Judith Campbell, at 217 362-3045 and/or via email at jcampbell@dps61.org
NEXT MEETING
The public portion of the next regular meeting of the Board of Education will be at 6:30 PM, Tuesday, June 08, 2021 at the Keil Administration Building.
9.0 ADJOURNMENT
https://www.dps61.org/site/handlers/filedownload.ashx?moduleinstanceid=20296&dataid=24750&FileName=May%2025%202021%20Open%20Session%20Packet-Web.pdf
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