Macon Reporter

Decatur Public School District 61 Board of Education met Aug. 22.

Here is the agenda provided by the board:

CALL TO ORDER

CALL FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION

The Board of Education will meet in Closed Executive Session to discuss the appointment, employment and compensation of specific employees of the public body, the purchase or lease of real property for use of the public body, pending litigation (settlement agreement) and collective negotiating matters between the Board and representatives of its employees.

Roll Call

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

APPROVAL OF AGENDA AUGUST 22, 2023

DISTRICT HIGHLIGHT

• Pershing Early Learning

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

• Identify oneself and be brief.

• Comments should be limited to three (3) minutes.

• Any public comments submitted to the Board Secretary will be included in the record.

BOARD DISCUSSION

REPORTS FROM ADMINISTRATION

A. Report on Leadership Conference at Harvard University

B. Report on the Summer School Programs

C. Update on Dennis Lab School

CONSENT ITEMS

A. Minutes: Open/Closed Meetings August 08, 2023

B. Treasurer’s Report

C. Financial Conditions Report

D. Out-Of-Line Bills

E. Resolution Authorizing the Sale of Technology Equipment

ROLL CALL ACTION ITEMS

A. Possible Settlement Agreement with a Custodial Employee

B. Personnel Action Items

C. Tentative Budget for FY2023-2024 for Decatur Public School District 61 and Set Public Hearing

D. Resolution to Adopt FY2023-2024 Annual Budget for Macon Piatt Special Education District

E. Award Bid for New Parking Lot on the Garfield Campus

F. Award Bid to Aramark Food Service for the Fresh Fruits and Vegetable Program for the 2023-2024 School Year

ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Board of Education and Administration sends condolences to the families of:

Richard Russell, who passed away Saturday, July 29, 2023. Mr. Russell was the grandfather of Allison Lancaster, Secretary to the Principal at Franklin Grove Elementary School.

Richard Malloy, who passed away Wednesday, August 09, 2023. Mr. Malloy was the brother of Lisa Larry, 1st grade Teaching Assistant at Johns Hill Magnet School.

Jane Wright, who passed away Thursday, August 17, 2023. Mrs. Wright was the mother-in law of William Wetzel, DPS 61 Board of Education Member.

IMPORTANT DATES

September 04 Labor Day Holiday

– NO SCHOOL and District Offices are Closed

05 TENTATIVE First Day of School for Dennis Lab School Students for the 2023-2024 School Year

13 District-wide Half Day

– Please check with your home school regarding the release time

29 Induction of Athletes and Coaches to Decatur Public Schools Athletic Hall of Fame

– During half time of the Eisenhower versus MacArthur High School Football Game

– Kickoff at 5:00 PM at MacArthur High School

Please Note: The banquet (09/29/23) before kickoff for the inductees is by invitation only.

Additional Reminders & Upcoming Dates

Reminder: Dennis Lab School students ONLY will begin in-person at a later date, which is tentatively set for Tuesday, September 5, 2023, the day after the Labor Day Holiday. Updates to the Dennis families will continue up to the start of school.

Please see the attached Multicultural flyer with upcoming August and September dates. If any questions regarding the information, please contact Jeff Dase, Assistant Superintendent of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at jdase@dps61.org and/or 217 362- 3013.

Please Note: October 16th is the Deadline for the Required Immunizations and Physicals for the 2023-2024 School Year.

NEXT MEETING

The public portion of the next regular meeting of the Board of Education will be at 6:30 PM, Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at the Keil Administration Building.

ADJOURNMENT

https://www.dps61.org/cms/lib/IL50010903/Centricity/Domain/30/August%2022%202023%20Open%20Session%20Packet2-Web.pdf