Carbondale Reporter

Unity Point Community Consolidated School District 140 Board met Nov. 13.

Here is the agenda provided by the board:

Roll Call

Approval of Agenda

Approval of October 17, 2024, Regular Meeting Minutes

Approval of November 6, 2024, Special Meeting Minutes

Approval of Consent Agenda

*Approval of Bills

*Presentation of Financial Reports

*Jackson County SFST November Distribution

*Approval of FY25 School Maintenance Grant Application

*Correspondence

-Request for Maternity Leave, Stephanie Jordan, 3rd Grade Teacher

-Letter of Intent to Retire, Earl Freund, Bus Driver/Custodian

Recognition of Guests and Visitors/Public Comment

The Board of Education welcomes the audience to make public or employee comments. The Board has set aside time in the agenda specifically for this purpose. Pursuant to Board Policy 2.230, each speaker shall be limited to a 5-minute presentation. Please be aware that, while this is the time for the public to express its opinions and/or concerns, the Board may or may not comment regarding public presentations. If a matter of public comment warrants discussion or action of the Board of Education, such discussion or action will be added to the agenda for a future meeting.

Unity Point is joining with other Illinois districts to thank the seven members of our School Board for their educational leadership. School Board Members Day on November 15th is a special opportunity that we have each year to thank our board members for providing grassroots governance. Thank you for your dedication and service to the students of Unity Point School.

IASB Delegate Assembly Resolutions Review

*Amanda Pangrazio will serve as the voting delegate at the Delegate Assembly on Saturday, November 23, 2024. In order to provide voting guidance to Mrs. Pangrazio, the Board will need to review all proposed resolutions as presented.

Presentation of Preliminary Levy Resolution and Proposed FY24 Tax Levy

*Mrs. Brown will present a preliminary tax levy to the Board for review. The Truth in Taxation Law requires that the district determine the estimated amounts of taxes necessary to be levied for 2024 not less than 20 days prior to the official adoption of the aggregate tax levy. The administration will request that the Board approve the district’s final tax levy at the December board meeting.

Resolution Concerning Serious Safety Hazard Finding

*The administration is requesting that the Board adopt the enclosed annual resolution concerning the serious safety hazard findings. Mrs. Brown will provide further information at the meeting, if needed.

Presentation of the First Reading of PRESS Policies Update—Issue 117

*IASB PRESS Plus Policy Services has provided the October 2024, Issue 117 of PRESS Plus with the most recent policy updates for Board consideration. The policy updates will be on review until the time of the second reading and approval at the December 19, 2024 board meeting.

Official Employment of Personnel

*Per Board approval in August to hire remaining staff as needed for the current school year, the Administration recommends the official employment of the following individuals effective immediately:

1. Susan Livingston, Computer Teacher

2. Jackie Kennedy, Bus Driver (p/t)

Administrative Reports

*Current Enrollment Figures (11/7/24)

*Review of Panorama Survey Questions—December 2, 2024 Dissemination

*Monthly Behavior Data/Suspension Report

*Continuous School Improvement Update

-Release of the ISBE School Report Card & ESEA Designation

https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/district.aspx?source=profile&Districtid=30039140004

-Draft IAR Action Plan

Executive Session (To consider the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body.)

*Superintendent Search

Special Board Meeting Date

*The Board has requested that a special meeting be scheduled to continue reviewing the 5Essentials survey data and accompanying information to determine an action plan.

Administrative Remarks

Board Remarks

Adjournment

https://drive.google.com/file/d/18lAA9dFLBsQlpOlEDYteJV5uyL_x-1Ag/view