Macon Reporter

Decatur Public School District 61 Board of Education met Sept. 26.

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, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees of the public body, and collective negotiating matters between the Board and its representatives.

Roll Call

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

APPROVAL OF AGENDA SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

DISTRICT HIGHLIGHT

• MacArthur High School

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. Update on New Name for American Dreamer STEM Academy

B. General Opening of School/Enrollment Update

C. Required Immunization Deadline Update

D. 7 Mindsets Update

E. First Read: School Board Policies

a. Section 02 School Board – Policy 2:112 Student Ambassador Program

b. Section 04 Operational Services

i. Policy 4:30 Revenue and Investments

ii. Policy 4:150 Facility Management and Building Programs

c. Section 05 General Personnel

i. Policy 5:30 Hiring Process and Criteria

ii. Policy 5:50 Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace; E-Cigarette, Tobacco, and Cannabis Prohibition

iii. Policy 5:120 Employee Ethics: Code of Professional Conduct; and Conflict of Interest

d. Section 06 Instruction – Policy 6:60 Curriculum Content

e. Section 07 Students – Policy 7:10 Equal Educational Opportunities

CONSENT ITEMS

A. Minutes: Open/Closed Meetings September 12, 2023

B. Financial Conditions Report

C. Treasurer’s Report (July 2023 & August 2023)

D. IMRF Annual Compensation Report

E. EIS Administrator and Teacher Annual Salary and Benefits Report for FY2023-2024

ROLL CALL ACTION ITEMS

A. Personnel Action Items

B. Ratification of a Dismissal of a Probationary Macon-Piatt Special Education District Employee

C. Resolution: Abatement of Working Cash Fund

D. Resolution: FY2023-2024 Annual Budget for Decatur Public School District 61

E. New Building Name for American Dreamer STEM Academy

F. Contract Services Agreement with NXTGEN Youth Development Program for Stephen Decatur Middle School

G. Purchase of Playgrounds at Baum, Parsons and South Shores Elementary Schools, Johns Hill and the New K-8 Magnet Schools

H. Award of Quote to Patch Existing East Parking Lot and Extend Playground at New Dennis Site

I. Award Bid for Window and Door Replacements at Stephen Decatur Middle School

J. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Decatur Public School District 61 and the SEIU Local #73 Maintenance B Team

IMPORTANT DATES

September 29 Groundbreaking Ceremony for the New K-8 Magnet School for American Dreamer STEM Academy

– Ceremony at 10:00 AM at the Old Oak Grove Site

 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

October 06 MacArthur High School Homecoming Parade and Game

 07 MacArthur High School Homecoming

 09 Indigenous People’s Day

– STUDENTS are in SESSION

 11 District-wide Half Day

– Please check with your home school regarding the release time

 13 Eisenhower High School Homecoming Parade and Game

 14 Eisenhower High School Homecoming

 20 Parent/Teacher Conferences

– NO SCHOOL for ALL Students

 23 Indigenous People’s Day Observed

– NO SCHOOL and District Offices are Closed

Additional Reminders & Upcoming Dates

District Employees Sign-Up for your Yearly Wellness Screening and Flu Shot.

– Screening Dates are from September 2023 through October 06, 2023

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 Physicalsfor 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, October 10, 2023 at the Keil Administration Building.

ADJOURNMENT

https://www.dps61.org/cms/lib/IL50010903/Centricity/Domain/30/September%2026%202023%20Open%20Session%20Packet-Web.pdf