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Board Meeting Summary

The Board of Education will provide a "Board Meeting Summary" after each Board meeting. The summary will include 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 this summary provides 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.


Special Meeting - Saturday, August 19

Roll Call  
Present: Stephanie Clark, Kurt Buchholz, Jason Loebach, Robert Bruno, Bruce Currie, Linda D'Ambrosio, Erica Nelson 

Board Workshop
The Board of Education discussed the areas of the district they would like to see evaluated and improved during the next two years that this Board will be working together on behalf of Glen Ellyn School District 41.  The three themes they discussed were 1) Space for Programs  2) Long-Term Budget Planning 3) Plans to Become a Model District.  

Click Here for an audio recording of the Special Meeting.  Video is not available.



Regular Board of Education Meeting - Monday, August 21

Roll Call  
Present: Stephanie Clark, Kurt Buchholz, Jason Loebach, Robert Bruno, Bruce Currie, Linda D'Ambrosio, Erica Nelson

Presentations, Reports and Initiative Updates
    |   7:05
New staff from across the district were introduced and applauded.

Superintendent's Report  |   7:08

Update on Special Education Strategic Planning Committee 
The new Director of Student Services Laurel O'Brien introduced herself and provided information about her background in special education. In addition, she provided an update on the strategic plan as well as next steps.
  • Superintendent Gordon provided an overview of the professional development for all staff in District 41 presented by Dr. Julie Causton last week. Dr. Causton engaged the staff about inclusion for all students.  Board President Stephanie Clark and Board member Bob Bruno shared their experience participating in the professional development with staff.
  • Dr. Julie Causton will present a special session for parents on inclusion for all students on September 14, 7 p.m. at Hadley Junior High School. More information will be sent out to the community soon.
     
Board Reports   |   7:22  
President Clark announced that the PTA rotations for each Board member are set for the school year. 
 

Public Participation    |   7:25  
Members of the public addressed the Board of Education.


Discussion  |  7:42
Board Policy Revision - First Reading
President Clark summarized proposed changes to a number of policies.

Actions  |  7:50
Consent Agenda
As a reminder to all, President Clark started by explaining the process for consent agenda to the Board members.


Personnel Report

Employment Recommendations

Internal Transfers

Resignations

Finance, Facilities and Operations

July Treasurer's Report

July Investment Schedule

July Monthly Revenue/Expenditure Summary Report

July Summary of Bills and Payroll  

July Vandalism Report  

July Disposal of Surplus Property  

July 2017 FOIA Report

School District Payment Order - August 1, 2017 - August 14, 2017

Serious Safety Hazards

Board Meeting Minutes

August 7, 2017 - Regular Meeting Minutes

August 7, 2017 - Regular Meeting Minutes-Closed


Voted Yes: Clark, Buchholz, Loebach, Bruno, Currie, D'Ambrosio, Nelson

Superintendent Recommendations     |   7:53  

2017-2018 School Board Calendar of Regular Meeting Dates-Revised
Approved Board meeting calendar revision: Changed from Sept. 18 Board meeting to Sept. 25 th Board meeting.
Voted Yes: Clark, Buchholz, Loebach, Bruno, Currie, D'Ambrosio, Nelson

Place 2017/2018 Budget on Display and Schedule Public Hearing   | 7:59
Assistant Superintendent for Finance, Facilities and Operations Eric DePorter presented the tentative budget and answered Board member questions. The budget will now be on public display for 30 days and voted on at the September 25 Board meeting.
Voted Yes: Clark, Buchholz, Loebach, Bruno, Currie, D'Ambrosio, Nelson


Other   |  9:05 
  • Board Vice President Buchholz responded to public comment.      
  • Board member Nelson shared information about teacher related happenings over the summer.
  • Board member Nelson talked about the status of Senate Bill 1 in Springfield.
  • Board member Nelson shared how to find information about strategies to reduce the total tax levy without harming total revenue.
  • President Clark responded to comments made during public participation.
 

Upcoming Meetings
-- Tuesday, September 5, 2017 Regular Board Meeting, 7:00 p.m. - Central Services Office

-- Monday, September 25, 2017, Public Hearing and Regular Board Meeting, 7:00 p.m. - Central Services Office