Jeff Dase, Assistant Superintendent of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | Decatur Public Schools
Jeff Dase, Assistant Superintendent of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | Decatur Public Schools
Decatur Public School District 61 Board of Education will meet Feb. 13.
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 representatives of its employees.
Roll Call
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF AGENDA FEBRUARY 13, 2024
DISTRICT HIGHLIGHTS
• Eisenhower High School All-State Band and Orchestra Students
• Johns Hill First Lego League
• Baum Elementary 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 COMMITTEE REPORTS
JUNIOR BOARD MEMBER’S REPORT
BOARD DISCUSSION
REPORTS FROM ADMINISTRATION
A. Ellsworth Dansby Jr. Construction Update
B. Aramark Food Service Update
C. Decatur Public Schools Career Expo – March 06, 2024 at MacArthur High School
CONSENT ITEMS
A. Minutes: Open/Closed Meetings January 23, 2024 and Special Open/Closed Meetings January 31, 2024
B. Freedom of Information Report
C. Bills
D. JLK Professional Development, LLC Proposal for ADSA
ROLL CALL ACTION ITEMS
A. Personnel Action Items
B. Administrators Salary Schedule for 2023-2024
C. Resolution to Abate Working Cash
D. Security Camera Purchase
E. Extended Day iPads
F. Bid for Two (2) New Ford Multifunctional School Activity Bus (MFSAB) Buses
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Board of Education and Administration sends condolences to the families of:
Kellie Marie Stine, who passed away Wednesday, January 17, 2024. Ms. Stine was the daughter of Jennifer (Johnson) Stine, Occupational Therapist for Macon-Piatt Special Education District.
Mattie Taylor, who passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2024. Ms. Taylor was the sister of Minnie Walker, Retired Substitute Administrator for Decatur Public Schools.
Cody Stephen Miller, who passed away Monday, February 05, 2024. Cody was the son of Molly Miller, a former Teacher from Decatur Public Schools and the grandson of Beth Coit, a retired Teacher from Decatur Public Schools.
IMPORTANT DATES
February 14 District-wide Half Day of School for ALL Students
– Please call your home school for details, if needed
19 President’s Day Holiday
– NO SCHOOL and District Offices are Closed
29 Principal for a Day
March 04 Casimir Pulaski Holiday – SCHOOL IS IN SESSION
13 District-wide Half Day of School for ALL Students
– Please call your home school for details, if needed
22 Parent/Teacher Conferences NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
25 – 29 Spring Break Week
– NO SCHOOL and District Offices are OPEN
29 Good Friday Holiday
– NO SCHOOL and District Offices are Closed
Additional Reminders & Upcoming Dates
Please see the attached Multicultural flyer with upcoming 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.
NEXT MEETING
The public portion of the next regular meeting of the Board of Education will be at 6:30 PM, Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at the Keil Administration Building.
ADJOURNMENT
https://www.dps61.org/cms/lib/IL50010903/Centricity/Domain/30/February%2013%202024%20Open%20Session%20Packet%20-%20Web.pdf
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