Macon Reporter

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

Here is the agenda provided by the board:

TRUTH-IN-TAXATION PUBLIC HEARING

CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL

PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATE OF PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

PRESENTATION OF DECEMBER 2023 TENTATIVE TAX LEVY

1. Tentative Tax Levy

2. Certificate of Tax Levy

3. Treasurer’s Report Per SB 1975

PUBLIC INPUT

CLOSE OF HEARING

AGENDA

Regular Meeting

CALL TO ORDER

CALL FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION

The Board of Education will meet in Closed Executive Session to conduct student expulsion hearings, employee discipline hearings and 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 DECEMBER 12, 2023

DISTRICT HIGHLIGHTS

• 2023 Turkey Tournament

• ISPA (Illinois Security Professional Association) "Made A Difference Award" Winners

• Social Emotional Learning Academy (SELA)

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 COMMITTEE REPORTS

JUNIOR BOARD MEMBER’S REPORT

BOARD DISCUSSION

REPORTS FROM ADMINISTRATION

• Annual Report from Robertson Charter School

• Responses to FY23 Annual Audit

CONSENT ITEMS

A. Minutes: Open/Closed Meetings November 14, 2023

B. Freedom of Information Report

C. Bills

D. Job Descriptions:

a. Assistant Coordinator of Payroll and Benefits

b. Safety and Security Supervisor

ROLL CALL ACTION ITEMS

A. Ratification of Discipline or Termination of a Macon-Piatt Special Education (MPSED) Paraprofessional. Please note: This item was approved by the Macon-Piatt Special Education District Executive Board on Wednesday, December 06, 2023

B. Vote on a Potential Student 2324-0013 Expulsion

C. Vote on a Potential Student 2324-0014 Expulsion

D. Vote on a Potential Student 2324-0015 Expulsion

E. Vote on a Potential Student 2324-0016 Expulsion

F. Consideration and Action on the Possible Suspension without Pay of a Custodian

G. Consideration and Action on the Possible Suspension without Pay of a Teacher

H. Personnel Action Items

I. Ratification of the July 01, 2023 – June 30, 2026 Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Decatur Public School District #61 Board of Education and the Service Employees International Union Local No. 73 Security Officer “C”

J. Administrative Support Salary Schedule for 2023-2024

K. Adoption of Board of Education Policy Manual

L. Payment to Urbana School District for Vision and Hearing Support Services (MPSED)

M. KnowBe4 Subscription Upgrade

N. SmartNet Renewal

O. Resolution for Tax Amounts Necessary to be Levied for the Year 2023, but Paid in 2024

P. Award Bid(s) for Materials for Door & Window Replacement at Muffley Elementary School

Q. Award Bid (s) for Materials for Window Coverings at Muffley Elementary School

R. Approve Phase 2 (two) Turf and Track Quote

S. Parking Lot Lease Agreement

T. American Institutes for Research (AIR)

U. Cotton Student Services, LLC at Hope Academy

V. International Center for Leadership in Education Principalship Academy

W. Instructional Leadership Analysis & Leadership Support for Principals

X. zSpace Technology for American Dreamer STEM Academy

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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

Robert Bradley Sherwood, who passed away Saturday, November 04, 2023. Mr. Sherwood was the father-in-law of Dr. Michael Curry, Chief Operational Officer for Decatur Public Schools.

Geraldine "Gerry" Viola Roustio, who passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2023. Mrs. Roustio was the wife of Mel Roustio, the Decatur Annual Turkey Tournament Coordinator.

Wanda Elaine Works-Young, who passed away Saturday, December 02, 2023. Ms. Works was the mother of Melissa Bradford, Executive Administrative Assistant to the Board of Education and the Superintendent of Schools.

IMPORTANT DATES

December 13 District-wide Half Day of School for ALL Students

– Please check with your home school regarding the release time

 21 End of Second Quarter

 22 – 29 No School for Students, Holiday and Winter Break

 22 and 26 Christmas Holidays Observed and All District Offices are Closed

– District Offices will Re-open on December 27, 2023

January 01 New Year’s Day Holiday

– No School and All District Offices are Closed

– District Offices will Re-open on January 02, 2024

 02 – 05 No School for Students, Winter Break Continued

 05 Teacher Work Day

 08 Full Day of School for All Students

 12 Report Card Distribution

Additional Reminders & Upcoming Dates

NEXT MEETING

The public portion of the next regular meeting of the Board of Education will be at 6:30 PM, Tuesday, January 09, 2024 at the Keil Administration Building.

ADJOURNMENT

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