Dr. Rochelle Clark, Superintendent of Decatur Public Schools | Decatur Public Schools
Dr. Rochelle Clark, Superintendent of Decatur Public Schools | Decatur Public Schools
Decatur Public School District 61 Board of Education met April 23.
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, the purchase or lease of real property for use of the public body and collective negotiating matters between the Board and representatives of its employees.
Roll Call
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF AGENDA APRIL 23, 2024
DISTRICT HIGHLIGHT
• Muffley 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
• Finance Committee Update
JUNIOR BOARD MEMBER’S REPORT
BOARD DISCUSSION
• Solar Panels
• Playground Installation Update
REPORTS FROM ADMINISTRATION
A. Update on Structural Analysis from Klingner and Associates
B. District-Wide Assessment Update
CONSENT ITEMS
A. Minutes: Open/Closed Meetings April 09, 2024
B. Financial Conditions Report
C. Treasurer’s Report
D. Illinois Elementary School Association (IESA) Membership 2024-2025
E. Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Memberships 2024-2025
• Eisenhower High School
• MacArthur High School
F. Job Description:
a. Certified School Nurse PEL (Professional Educator License) (update)
G. Lamar Digital Billboard Renewal
H. Resolution Authorizing the Release of Surplus District Technology
I. Renewal of Audit
ROLL CALL ACTION ITEMS
A. Personnel Action Items
B. District Leadership Team Contracts
C. Salary Increases for Non-Union Nurses and Outreach Employees
D. Athletic Guides for Middle and High Schools
E. Promethean Active Panel
F. New Educator Professional Development with 1st Class Educator
G. School Library Refresh for 11 (eleven) Schools (American Dreamer STEM Academy, Baum Elementary, Dennis Lab School, Franklin Grove Elementary, Hope Academy, Johns Hill Magnet School, Montessori Academy for Peace, Muffley Elementary, Parsons Elementary, South Shores Elementary and Stephen Decatur Middle School)
H. E-Rate Network Equipment Purchase for Ellsworth Dansby Jr. Magnet School
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Board of Education and Administration sends condolences to the families of:
Riley Snyder, who passed away Wednesday, April 03, 2024. Mr. Snyder was a K-12 Art Teacher in Decatur Public Schools.
Beverly Heden, who passed away Saturday, April 06, 2024. Mrs. Heden was the mother of Laura Marino, 3rd grade Teacher at Johns Hill Magnet School, and mother-in-law of Dr. Jay Marino, Assistant Superintendent of Support Services.
Katherine D. Brown, who passed away Sunday, April 07, 2024. Mrs. Brown was a retired Special Education Teacher and an active substitute for Macon-Piatt Special Education District. She most recently taught at Robertson Charter School.
IMPORTANT DATES
April 26 DPS 61 Elementary Art Show
– Madden Arts Center, 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
27 2024 MacArthur High School Prom
– The Decatur Conference Center and Hotel from 7:00PM to 10:00PM
May 03 DPS 61 Secondary Art Show
– Madden Arts Center, 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
04 2024 Eisenhower High School Prom
– The Decatur Club from 7:00PM to 10:00PM
10 2024 DPS Retirement Celebration
– The Decatur Club, Doors Open at 5:15 PM, Program Starts at 6:00 PM
18 MHS Class of 2024 Graduation Ceremony
– 11:00 AM, MHS Field (weather permitting)
18 EHS Class of 2024 Graduation Ceremony
– 2:00 PM, EHS Field (weather permitting)
28 Last Day of School for 2023-2024 School Year
June 18 Last Day of School for 2023-2024 School year for Dennis Lab School Students
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, May 14, 2024 at the Keil Administration Building.
ADJOURNMENT
https://www.dps61.org/cms/lib/IL50010903/Centricity/Domain/30/April%2023%202024%20Open%20Session%20Packet2-Web.pdf
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