Macon Reporter

Decatur Public School District 61 Board of Education met Sept. 12.

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 conduct a student expulsion hearing and discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees of the public body, the purchase or lease of real property for use of the public body, and collective negotiating matters between the Board and its representatives.

Roll Call

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

APPROVAL OF AGENDA SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

DISTRICT HIGHLIGHT

• Innovative Programs

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

• Identify oneself and be brief.

• Comments should be limited to 3 minutes.

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

BOARD DISCUSSION

REPORTS FROM ADMINISTRATION

A. Parent University

B. Extended Day Update

C. Resolution on Racism Update: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

D. Update on Dennis Lab School

E. FY24 Decatur Public School District 61 Tentative Budget

CONSENT ITEMS

A. Minutes: Open/Closed Meetings August 22, 2023 and Special Open Session August 29, 2023

B. Freedom of Information Report

C. Bills

D. Out-of-Line Bills – Mobile Modular Units

E. Fundraiser for Pershing Early Learning Center

F. Fundraiser for Montessori Academy for Peace

G. Job Descriptions:

a) Information Technology Network Analyst/Network Server Support (update)

b) Information Technology Senior Systems Analyst (update)

c) Information Technology Network Manager (update)

d) Secretary to the Assistant Superintendent (update)

ROLL CALL ACTION ITEMS

A. Vote on a Potential Student 2324-0001 Expulsion

B. Personnel Action Items

C. Contract Extension for the Director of Buildings and Grounds

D. Agreement with Cotton Student Services, LLC for PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports) Continued Contractual Services with Franklin Grove Elementary School

E. Agreement with Cotton Student Services, LLC for PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports) Continued Contractual Services with Hope Academy

F. Award of Contract for Materials Testing Services – New K-8 Magnet Schools

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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

Mary A. (Tomlin) Pratt, who passed away Saturday, August 19, 2023. Mrs. Pratt was a retired secretary from Decatur Public Schools.

Larry Morrell, who passed away Friday, August 25, 2023. Mr. Morrell was the father-in-law of Paula Morrell, Itinerant Secretary for Decatur Public Schools.

IMPORTANT DATES

September 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 MacArthur versus Eisenhower High School Football Game

– Kickoff at 5:00 PM at Eisenhower High School

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

Additional Reminders & Upcoming Dates

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 26, 2023 at the Keil Administration Building.

ADJOURNMENT

https://www.dps61.org/cms/lib/IL50010903/Centricity/Domain/30/September%2012%202023%20Open%20Session%20Packet3%20-%20Web.pdf