Across the Board in D303
Notes from the District 303 School Board Meeting
September 12, 2022
All agenda items, documents, and recorded meetings are available to view on BoardDocs.
School Board
Joe Lackner, Vice President
Becky McCabe, Secretary
Jillian Barker
Kate Bell
Matthew Kuschert
Ed McNally
Public Hearing on 2022-2023 Budgets
A public hearing was held for the 2022-2023 budgets for District 303 and Mid-Valley. There were no comments from the public or the Board. Both budgets were approved later in the meeting and will be made available on the District website.
Superintendent Report
Roughly 150 people attended Listen Learn Return sessions held on August 31, September 6, and September 8. These sessions have been outstanding opportunities to engage with the community and with one another about challenges, areas for growth and feelings of pride in the District. Dr. Gordon is exceptionally pleased with the attendance and conversations. He plans to engage with staff to hear their feedback as well.
Virtual Enterprises International (VEI) Mock Interviews
For Scout Foundation - Swimming & Diving Dual Meet
Dr. Gordon attended the For Scout Foundation's swimming and diving meet last Thursday. The Foundation was established in honor of Scout Cantrell, a young student who passed in 2014. Since 2016, the Foundation has raised over $203,000 that directly funds District 303 arts and music programs. "What an absolute inspiration," said Dr. Gordon about the Cantrell family.St. Charles East has been hosting its homecoming activities this week. The homecoming parade will take place on Friday, September 16 at 1 p.m. in downtown St. Charles.
Petition packets are available for the Consolidated Election on April 4, 2023. Those interested in running for a position can find details on the District website.
Committee Reports
The findings of the Equity Audit were reviewed in the last Learning & Teaching meeting, and detailed in the Across the Board report link below. The next meeting will be held on September 19.
Business Services
See details from the Business Services meeting in the Across the Board Committee report link below. The next meeting will be held on September 26.
Policy
There has not been a Policy meeting since the last Regular Board meeting. The next Policy meeting will be held on September 26.
Consent Agenda
The consent agenda was approved by a vote of 7-0.
The consent agenda includes items such as:
- Minutes from previous committee meetings
- Personnel Reports
- List of Bills, Treasurer's Report, and Payroll
- Copy Paper Bid Results
- WeVideo Renewal
- Server Room UPS Replacement
- Juniper Switching Support Extension
- Continuum Nursing Contract
- CollegeBoard Quote
For Action
The motion passed by a vote of 7-0.
Adoption of the 2022-2023 Mid Valley Budget
The motion passed by a vote of 7-0.
SCESP Memorandum of Understanding
The motion passed by a vote of 7-0.
- Support staff can receive a stipend to their wage if they meet one of the qualifiers. This is included in the St. Charles Educational Support Professionals (SCESP) Union contract.
- This memorandum establishes a framework and process for approval to ensure that the stipend is applied in a fair and equitable manner.
For Information
Informational reports are typically provided monthly to the Board. There is no action taken.
District 303 Financial Report
Mid Valley Financial Report
FOIA Requests
District Enrollment
Annual Administrator and Teacher Salary/Benefit Report 2022
New Business
An opportunity for Board members to bring up items that they would like to discuss at a future Board or committee meeting.
- Let's Talk
- Student Achievement Report
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