West Central Reporter

Calhoun Community Unit School District 40 Board of Education met Dec. 18.

Here is the agenda provided by the board:

I. Call to Order

II. Roll Call of Members

III. Pledge of Allegiance

IV. Truth in Taxation Hearing

V. Approve Agenda

VI. Recognition of Visitors, Guests & Public Comments

 To preserve sufficient time for the Board to conduct its business, it is our public policy that each individual may speak for a maximum of 5 minutes unless prior arrangements have been made to speak longer.

o Deann Koster-Fester – Calhoun High School History

o Kyle Godar – Calhoun Co. Highway Department

VII. Consent Items

A. Adoption of Consent Agenda

B. Previous Board Minutes

1. Regular Meeting – November 20, 2023

2. Special Meeting – December 5, 2023

C. Expenditures

D. Financial Reports

E. Activity Accounts Report

F. Transportation Report

VIII. Committee and Administrative Reports

A. Calhoun Elementary School

B. Calhoun High School

C. Superintendent

1. District Services/Maintenance Report

IX. First Reading of Press Plus Policy Update 113

A. 2:20 Powers & Duties of the Board of Education Indemnification

B. 2:120 Board Member Development

C. 2:200 Types of Board of Education Meetings

D. 2:220-E2 Exhibit – Motion to Adjourn to Closed Meeting

E. 2:220-E6 Exhibit – Log of Closed Meeting Minutes

F. 2:230 Public Participation at Board of Education Meetings & Petitions to the Board

G. 4:10 Fiscal & Business Management

H. 4:60 Purchases & Contracts

I. 4:130 Free & Reduced - Price Food Services

J. 4:130-E Exhibit – Free & Reduced – Price Food Services; Meal Charge Notifications

K. 4:160 Environmental Quality of Buildings & Grounds

L. 5:30 Hiring Process & Criteria

M. 5:80 Court Duty

N. 5:90 Abused & Neglected Child Reporting

O. 5:190 Teacher Qualifications

P. 5:200 Terms & Conditions of Employment & Dismissal

Q. 5:210 Resignations

R. 5:220 Substitute Teachers

S. 5:250 Leaves of Absence

T. 5:330 Sick Days, Vacation, Holidays & Leaves

U. 6:15 School Accountability

V. 6:30 Organization of Instruction

W. 6:50 School Wellness

X. 6:60 Curriculum Content

Y. 6:230 Library Media Program

Z. 7:60 Residence

AA. 7:70 Attendance & Truancy

BB. 7:160 Student Appearance

CC. 7:190 Student Behavior

DD. 7:270 Administering Medicines to Students

EE. 7:285 Anaphylaxis Prevention, Response & Management Program

FF. 7:290 Suicide & Depression Awareness & Prevention

GG. 8:30 Visitors to & Conduct on School Property

HH. 4:30 Revenue & Investments

X. Action Items Prior to Executive Session

A. Consider Approval of

1. Adopt Tax Levy

2. Senior Trip

3. NHS Trip

4. Interfund Transfer

5. Board Policy Change

6. Agreement with Calhoun Co. Highway Department

7. Facility Use Fee

8. Special Board Meeting

XI. Executive Session – For the purpose of discussion regarding the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employee(s); legal counsel, collective negotiating matters or deliberations; board vacancies; evidence or testimony presented in a hearing where authorized by law; purchase or lease of real property; sale or purchase of securities, investments or investment contracts; security procedures; student disciplinary cases or any matter involving an individual student; litigation; self-evaluation, practices and procedures, or professional ethics; minutes of meetings lawfully closed; internal control weaknesses, potential fraud risk areas; establishment of reserves, settlement or discussion of claims, loss or risk management information, records, data, advice or communications from or with respect to any insurer of the District. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)

XII. Action Items Following Executive Session

A. Consider Approving Personnel Recommendations

XIII. Other Business

XIV. Communication and Announcements

A. December 22 – January 8 – Winter Break

B. January 16 – School Board Meeting

XV. Correspondence

XVI. Adjourn

https://calhoun40.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Agenda-12-18-23.pdf