Alana Banks, Board Member | Decatur Public Schools
Alana Banks, Board Member | Decatur Public Schools
Decatur Public School District 61 Board of Education met Aug. 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 conduct an employee discipline hearing 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 representatives of its employees.
Roll Call
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF AGENDA AUGUST 13, 2024
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. Nania Solar Panel Proposal
B. First Read: School Board Policies (updates)
C. Executive Summary on the Structural Building Evaluations
CONSENT ITEMS
A. Minutes: Open/Closed Meetings July 16, 2024
B. Freedom of Information Report
C. Bills
D. Financial Conditions Report (June 2024)
E. Treasurer’s Report (June 2024)
F. Job Description: Director of Human Resources (updates)
ROLL CALL ACTION ITEMS
A. Consideration and Action on the Termination of an Assistant Principal
B. Memorandum of Understanding for Extra Student Compensation between Macon-Piatt Special Education District (MPSED), Decatur Public School District 61 (DPS 61) and the Decatur Federation of Teaching Assistants (DFTA) – Please note: The Macon-Piatt Executive Board approved this item during their August 05, 2024 meeting.
C. Consideration and Action on the approval of a Resignation Agreement with an Assistant Principal
D. Personnel Action Items
E. Employment of an Assistant Principal at Dennis Lab School
F. Job Description: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Administrator (new)
G. Job Description: Secretary to the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Administrator and the Safety and Security Administrator (new)
H. Teacher Vacancy Grant Stipend for Certified Staff
I. Contract Agreement between Decatur Public School District 61 and the Macon County Mental Health Board
J. Tentative Budget for FY2024-2025 for Decatur Public School District 61 and Set Public Hearing
K. HMH Professional Development Contract with Decatur Public School District 61
L. HMH Consulting Contract for Baum Elementary School
M. HMH Consulting Contract for Franklin Grove Elementary School
N. HMH Consulting Contract for Muffley Elementary School
O. HMH Consulting Contract for Hope Academy
P. HMH Consulting Contract for Johns Hill Magnet School
Q. HMH Consulting Contract for Stephen Decatur Middle School
R. Blanket Purchase Orders for Fuel Purchases
S. Keil Administration Building Chair Lift
T. BLDD Contract for 2024 Roof Repairs and Replacement Projects for MacArthur High School and Montessori Academy for Peace
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Board of Education and Administration sends condolences to the families of:
Sebastian Jayden Cuttill, who passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2024. Sebastian was an Essential Skills Student that attended Hope Academy through the Macon-Piatt Special Education District.
Shirley Ann O’Neal, who passed away Saturday, August 03, 2024. Mrs. O’Neal was the mom of Iesha O’Neal, Keil and Ag Center Security Guard in Decatur Public Schools.
IMPORTANT DATES
August 13 K-8th Grade Buildings Open Houses
14 Middle School Open House
15 High School Open Houses
Families, please check with your home school for start times for Open Houses
September 02 Labor Day Holiday
– NO SCHOOL and District Offices are Closed
11 District-Wide Half Day
– Please check with your home school regarding the release time
Additional Reminders & Upcoming Dates
Please Note: October 15th is the Deadline for the Required Immunizations and Physicals for the 2024-2025 School Year
NEXT MEETING
The public portion of the next regular meeting of the Board of Education will be at 6:30 PM, Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at the Keil Administration Building.
ADJOURNMENT
https://www.dps61.org/cms/lib/IL50010903/Centricity/Domain/30/August%2013%202024%20Open%20Session%20Packet-Web.pdf
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