West Central Reporter

Calhoun Community Unit School District 40 Board of Education met April 15.

Here is the agenda provided by the board:

I. Call to Order

II. Roll Call of Members

III. Pledge of Allegiance

IV. Approve Agenda

V. 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 Fester – Tony Gilman Memorial Dedication May 26

o Tara Smith – Pre Employment Career Training Program Overview

VI. Consent Items

A. Adoption of Consent Agenda

B. Previous Board Minutes

1. Regular Meeting – March 18, 2025

C. Expenditures

D. Financial Reports

E. Activity Accounts Report

F. Transportation Report

VII. Committee and Administrative Reports

A. Calhoun Elementary School

B. Calhoun High School

C. Athletic Director

D. District Services/Maintenance Report

E. Superintendent

VIII. Action Items Prior to Executive Session

A. Consider Approval of

1. Designation of Superintendent to Build FY26 Budget

2. Authorization to Spend during FY26 Year Prior to Budget Adoption

3. Amend Final 2024-25 School Calendar

IX. 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)

X. Action Items Following Executive Session

A. Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement for Extra Curricular Activities with Brussels CUSD 42 for 2025-27 school year

B. Approve 2025-25 School Calendar

C. Consider Approving Personnel Recommendations

1. Hiring

a. Substitute Teachers / Paraprofessional

b. Certified Staff

c. Summer School Staff

d. Maintenance Technician

2. Resignations

a. CJHS Volleyball Coach

b. CHS Student Council

XI. Other Business

XII. Communication and Announcements

A. April 17 – 1:15 Dismissal

B. April 18-21 – Spring Break

C. May 20 – School Board Meeting at 5:30 pm

D. Correspondence

XIII. Adjourn

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