Alana Banks, Board Member | Decatur Public Schools
Alana Banks, Board Member | Decatur Public Schools
Decatur Public School District 61 Board of Education met Sept. 24.
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 SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
DISTRICT HIGHLIGHT
• South Shores 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 DISCUSSION
• Dennis Lab School Update
• Master’s Facilities Plan Update
REPORTS FROM ADMINISTRATION
A. School Health Requirements Update
CONSENT ITEMS
A. Minutes: Open/Closed Meetings September 10, 2024
B. Financial Conditions Report
C. Treasurer’s Report (August 2024)
D. EIS Administrator and Teacher Salary and Benefits Report for FY 2023-2024
E. IMRF Annual Compensation Report
F. Purchase of School Uniforms and Physical Education Clothing for Homeless Families
ROLL CALL ACTION ITEMS
A. Ratification of the Amendment of the Macon-Piatt Special Education District Administrative Support Salary Schedule Please note: The MPSED Executive Board approved this item at their Thursday, September 19, 2024 meeting.
B. Personnel Action Items
C. Resolution: FY2024-2025 Annual Budget for Decatur Public School (DPS) District 61
D. Ratification of the July 01, 2024 – June 30, 2026 Collective Bargaining Agreement between Decatur Public School District 61 Board of Education and the SEIU Local Number 73 Custodians “A” Team
E. Jamf Mobile Device Management Renewal
F. Purchase of iPads
G. Purchase of iPad Insurance Cases & White Glove Service
H. Award of Bid to Install Fiber Drain, Fabric Rock and Pour in Play at Johns Hill Magnet School, Montessori Academy for Peace and Pershing Early Learning Center
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Board of Education and Administration sends condolences to the family of: Michele R. Payne, who passed away Friday, August 23, 2024. Ms. Payne was the sister of Maurice Payne, Director of Information Technology, in Decatur Public Schools.
IMPORTANT DATES
September 27 MacArthur High School Homecoming Parade and Game
28 MacArthur High School Homecoming
October 09 District-wide Half Day
– Please check with your home school regarding the release time
11 End of Quarter
11 Eisenhower High School Homecoming Parade and Game
12 Eisenhower High School Homecoming
14 Indigenous People’s Day
– SCHOOL is in SESSION for ALL STUDENTS
18 Parent/Teacher Conferences
– NO SCHOOL for ALL Students
21 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 through October 04, 2024
– If you have questions, please contact Kim Hulva, Benefits Coordinator, at 217 362-3036 and/or via email at khulva@dps61.org
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, October 08, 2024 at the Keil Administration Building.
ADJOURNMENT
https://www.dps61.org/cms/lib/IL50010903/Centricity/Domain/30/September%2024%202024%20Open%20Session%20Packet%20-%20Web.pdf
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