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 met Feb. 11.
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, 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 FEBRUARY 11, 2025
DISTRICT HIGHLIGHTS
• Student Recognitions
• Decatur Alternative Education Program
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.
JUNIOR BOARD MEMBER’S REPORT
BOARD DISCUSSION
REPORTS FROM ADMINISTRATION
A. First Read: Decatur Public School District 61 Three (3) School Year Calendars
CONSENT ITEMS
A. Minutes: Open/Closed Meetings January 28, 2025
B. Freedom of Information Report
C. Bills
D. Resolution Authorizing the Release of School Property
ROLL CALL ACTION ITEMS
A. Consideration and Action on Possible Suspension without Pay for a Custodian
B. Amended Ancillary Wages for FY25
C. Personnel Action Items
D. Employment of a Director of Student Services
E. Skyward Software Three-Year Agreement
F. Rooftop Units for the Keil Administration Building
G. Approval to Enter into Contract Negotiations with Straightup Solar for an On-Site Solar PV Power Purchase Agreement
H. Summer Program Scholarship Agreement FY25
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Board of Education and Administration sends condolences to the families of: Jerry Weaver, who passed away Saturday, January 25, 2025. Mr. Weaver was the husband of Terry Weaver, Secretary to the Principal at Baum Elementary School.
Janet M. Koerwitz, who passed away Sunday, January 26, 2025. Mrs. Koerwitz was the mother of Chris Koerwitz, Special Education Administrator for the Macon-Piatt Special Education District.
Skip Huston, who passed away Friday, January 31, 2025. Mr. Huston was the father of Melissa Rinchiuso, Itinerant Secretary at the Keil Administration Building.
Timothy A. Wortman, who passed away Sunday, February 02, 2025. Mr. Wortman was the brother-in-law of Mary Wortman, Hearing Officer for Decatur Public Schools.
IMPORTANT DATES
February 12 District-wide Half Day of School for ALL Students
– Please call your home school for details, if needed
17 President’s Day Holiday
– NO SCHOOL and District Offices are Closed
20 Decatur Public Schools Job Fair
– Johns Hill Magnet School, 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
20 Roadmap 2030 Community Input/Engagement Session 2 of 2
– Johns Hill Magnet School Auditorium, 6:30 PM
– More information www.dps61.org/roadmap2030
27 Community Members/Business Leaders Principal for a Day
– 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM in DPS 61
NEXT MEETING
The public portion of the next regular meeting of the Board of Education will be at
4:30 PM, Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at the Keil Administration Building.
PLEASE NOTE: We will begin Open Session with a Module 2 Training Session regarding School Improvement with the Board of Education and the Superintendent. We will continue in Open Session immediately following the training.
ADJOURNMENT
https://www.dps61.org/cms/lib/IL50010903/Centricity/Domain/30/February%2011%202025%20Open%20Session%20Packet%20-%20Web.pdf
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