United Community School District Board of Education met Dec. 12.
Here is the agenda provided by the board:
Truth-in-Taxation Hearing
● Call to Order and Roll Call
● Hear testimony regarding proposed Tax Levy
● Adjourn Hearing
Immediately following the hearing
Regular Meeting
1. CONVENE
● Call to Order and Roll Call
● Establish Quorum
● Verification of Meeting Notice
2. ADOPT AGENDA
3. PUBLIC CONVERSATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/CORRESPONDENCE
Meetings of the Board of conducted for the purpose of carrying on the business of the schools, and therefore, are not public meetings, but meetings held in public. Community members are invited to share their questions, comments, or concerns regarding agenda items with the Board. When speaking, citizens should state their name and address for the record. Because the Board desires to hear viewpoints of citizens throughout the District, it has scheduled on period during each meeting for public comment. The Board has designated a 5 minute time limit for individual speakers. The Board Secretary will keep time. (District Policy 2:230)
4. SHOWCASING SUCCESSES
The Superintendent will provide opportunities for the Board to recognize successes or achievement of students, staff, or community stakeholders who have impacted Board Goals
Mr. Drew Witherell and Mrs. Jennifer Stoneking - Instructional Coaches
5. BOARD BUSINESS
● Discussion of Solar Power Options for School District - Eagle Point/Simple Ray
● Discussion - Tax Levy December 2019
6. BOARD ACTION
● Resolution to approve final tax levy December 2019
● Resolution to approve abatement resolution as presented
● Possible resolution regarding contract with Solar Array Vendor
● Possible resolution regarding 1st Draft Board Policy Updates - 2nd Reading
● Possible resolution to approve application for ISBE Maintenance Grant
7. Superintendent’s Report
● Board Convention Reporting
8. BOARD CONSENT AGENDA
Board will use a consent agenda as a means to expedite the disposition of routine matters and dispose of other items of business it chooses not to discuss.
● Consider approval of minutes: November 14, 2019
● Consider approval of November Bills as presented
● Consider approval of Activity Fund Reports
● Consider approval of Treasurer’s Report
● Consider approval of request for maternity leave of Heidi Ruderman, March 26, 2019 through remainder of year
● Consider approval of request for 1 year leave of absence for Makahla Shurtz, Counselor, for the 20-21 school year.
● Consider approval of intent to retire of Julie Olin following the 20-21 school year
● Consider approval of intent to retire of Theresa Howard following the 23-24 school year
● Consider approval of intent to retire of Trinette Olin following the 23-24 school year
● Consider approval of intent to retire of Brenda Runge following the 22-23 school year
● Consider approval of resignation of Mary Schuytema, Art teacher, effective Dec. 20, 2019
11. CONSIDER ADJOURNMENT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS (per OMA)
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/534902/UNITED_CUSD_304_Board_Agenda_December_2019.pdf
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