Kankakee Times

St. George Community Consolidated School District 258 Board of Education met Jan. 12.

Here is the minutes as provided by the Board:

1. Call to Order 

a. Roll Call 

b. Pledge of Allegiance 

2. Additional Agenda Items 

3. Introductions of Guests and Public Comment The school board assembles to conduct its business in public, a distinction from conducting a public meeting. Individuals may present ideas or concerns regarding St. George School District CCSD No. 258. The school board will take no action on public comments at this meeting. Such items will be referred to the appropriate administrator or school board committee for research and consideration. A follow-up report will be made to the school board at a future meeting. The school board president shall determine the amount of time spent for audience participation. This is customarily not more than five minutes per presenter. All present shall sign in to be recognized. 

4. Financial Reports 

a. Treasurer’s Report 

b. Financial Reports: Activity Account Cash Receipts Imprest Account 

c. Monthly Expenditures 

d. Credit Card Statement 

e. Bank Collateral – Qtrly. Report f. Impact Fees – Qtrly. Report 

5. Approval of Routine Business/Consent Agenda 

a. Minutes from Regular Board Meeting, December 8, 2016 

b. Financial Reports 

c. Monthly Expenditures 

d. Press Policy 93, First Reading 

2:125 Board Member Compensation Expenses 

2:125-E1 Board Member Expense Reimbursement Form 

2:125-E2 Board Member Expense Approval Form 

2:125-E3 Resolution to Regulate Expense Reimbursements 

2:200 Types of School Board Meetings 

2:220 School Board Meeting Procedure

2:220-E1 Board Treatment of Closed Meeting Verbatim Recordings and Minutes

2:220-E2 Motion to Adjourn to Closed Meeting 

2:220-E4 Open Meeting Minutes 

2:220-E5 Semi-Annual Review of Closed Meeting Minutes 

2:220-E6 Log of Closed Meeting Minutes 

2:220-E7 Access to Closed Meeting Minutes and Verbatim Recordings 

2:220-E8 School Board Records Maintenance Requirements and FAQ’s 

2:250-E2 Immediately Available District Public Records and Web-Posted Reports and Records (New to St. George)

4:55 Use of Credit and Procurement Cards 

4:60 Purchases and Contracts 

4:110 Transportation 

4:175 Convicted Child Sex Offender; Screening; Notifications 

5:30 Hiring Process and Criteria 

5:60 Expenses 

5:100 Staff Development Program 

5:190 Teacher Qualifications 

5:250 Leaves of Absence 

5:260 Student Teachers 

5:330 Sick Days, Vacation, Holidays, and Leaves 

6:15 School Accountability 

6:50 School Wellness 

6:60 Curriculum Content 

6:145 Migrant Students 

6:160 English Learners 

6:340 Student Testing and Assessment Program 

7:50 School Admissions and Student Transfers To and From Non-District Schools 

7:60 Residence 

7:70 Attendance and Truancy 

7:250 Student Support Services 

7:260 Exemption from Physical Education 

7:305 Student Athlete Concussions and Head Injuries 

8:30 Visitors to and Conduct on School Property 

8:70 Accommodating Individuals with Disabilities

e. Policy 2:80 - Board Member Oath and Conduct, First Reading 

f. Six Month Review of Closed Session Minutes July 14 to December 8, 2016 

g. Resignations: 

Jonathan Tumblin, Paraprofessional – effective 12-31-16 

Danelle Henneike, Paraprofessional – effective 12-14-16 

Jennifer Graeber, Paraprofessional – effective 12-14-16 

h. School Picture Contract

6. Administrative and Board Committee Reports 

a. Superintendent Report 

b. Principal Report 

c. Assistant Principal/Athletic Director 

d. Committee Reports 

1. KASEC 

2. Policy Committee 

3. Other 

7. Discussion and Possible Action Items 

a. Approve Seeking Bids for Property, Casualty, Liability Insurance for 2017-2018 – ACTION 

b. Approve Bus Leases for 2017-2018 – ACTION (Enclosure 7 b)

8. Communication / Informational 

a. Board Communications 

b. Board Highlights (Enclosure 8 b) 

c. Student Enrollment (Enclosure 8 c) 

d. Teacher Institute Agenda 

10. Closed Session 

a. Personnel 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (1). The appointment, employment, compensation, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the District or legal counsel for the District, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee or against legal counsel for the District to determine its validity. 

b. Litigation 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (11). Litigation, when an action against, affecting or on behalf of the particular District has been filed and is pending before a court or administrative tribunal, or when the District finds that an action is probable or imminent, in which case the basis for the finding shall be recorded and entered into the closed meeting minutes. 

c. Student Special Education 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (10). The placement of individual students in special education programs and other matters relating to individual students. 

d. Negotiations 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (2). Collective negotiating matters between the District and its employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees. 

11. Reconvene Open Session 

12. Possible Action Related to Closed Session 

a. Approve Closed Session Minutes from January 12, 2017 

b. Approve Employment of Non-Certified Staff FY 2016-17 

13. Adjournment