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    Board Meeting Summary for September 25, 2017

    The Board of Education provides a "Board Meeting Summary" after each Board meeting. The summary includes a brief description of the main topics and action items. These summaries are not meant to replace minutes. The minutes for each meeting are approved and posted after the next regularly scheduled meeting. We hope these summaries provide some basic information and context around the reports, presentations and action items. For the full packet of information including presentations and reports, Click Here.

    Meetings are video streamed live online and the videos are archived on the District website, Click Here. Please note the time markers throughout the document below for your convenience.
     
    Roll Call: President Stephanie Clark, Vice President Kurt Buchholz, Secretary Jason Loebach, Robert Bruno, Bruce Currie, Linda D'Ambrosio, Erica Nelson

    Public Hearing on the 2017-18 Budget: No public comment. | watch


    Regular Board of Education Meeting

    Superintendent Report  |  watch
    Superintendent Paul Gordon spoke about the District's focus on inclusionary practices. He shared that we are in the process of learning and listening to feedback from experts, staff and parents. 

    Board Reports  |  watch
    Board members shared information about a number of meetings and events they have attended related to District 41.

    Public Participation  |  watch

    Discussion Items:  |  watch

    Referendum Construction Update
    Per the Board's direction, administration brought forward Hadley addition Option A and Option D for the Board to discuss. Hadley Principal Steve Diveley, Hadley teachers, Frederick Quinn Corporation (FQC) and Wight & Company were in attendance to answer any final questions.  
     
    The Board came to consensus on Option D. 

    The Board also asked questions regarding the Churchill design plans. Design will move forward as presented.  
     
    Fund Transfers  
    The Board discussed fund transfers. They will take action at the October 2 meeting. These fund transfers support summer capital projects and a resolution is required by school code.

     
    Action Items  |  watch

    Consent Agenda

    Human Resources
    Personnel Report
    Employment Recommendations
    Internal Transfers

    Finance, Facilities & Operations
    August 2017 Treasurer's Report
    August 2017 Investment Schedule
    August 2017  Monthly Revenue/Expenditure Summary Report
    August 2017  Summary of Bills and Payroll
    August 2017  Vandalism Report
    August 2017 Disposal of Surplus Property
    August 2017  FOIA Report
    School District Payment Order - August 19 - September 18
     
    Other Matters
    Approval of Board Meeting Minutes
    May 15, 2017 -Regular Meeting Minutes-Revised  
    August 21 2016 - Regular Meeting Closed Session
    September 5, 2017 Regular Meeting Minutes
    September 5, 2017 Regular Meeting Minutes-Closed
     
    (Voted Yes - Stephanie Clark, Kurt Buchholz, Jason Loebach, Robert    
    Bruno, Bruce Currie, Linda D'Ambrosio, Erica Nelson)

    Superintendent's Recommendations  |  watch

    Approval of the 2017-2018 Budget: Official action adopting the 17/18  Budget.   
    (Voted Yes - Stephanie Clark, Kurt Buchholz, Jason Loebach, Robert Bruno, Bruce Currie, Linda D'Ambrosio, Erica Nelson)
     
                                                            
    Authorization to Prepare the 2018-2019 Budget: Per school code, the Board took action to give the superintendent the authority to begin work on the budget.
    (Voted Yes:  Stephanie Clark, Jason Loebach, Robert Bruno, Bruce Currie,
    Linda D'Ambrosio, Erica Nelson.  Kurt Buchholz left the room and did not vote)
     
    Upcoming Meetings
    Monday, October 2, 2017 Regular Board Meeting, 7:00 p.m.
    - Central Services Office
    Monday, October 16, 2017, Regular Board Meeting, 7:00 p.m.
    - Hadley Jr. High School
    Monday, November 6, 2017, Regular Board Meeting, 7:00 p.m.
    - Central Services Office