Superintendent Report | watch
Strategic Planning
Superintendent provided an update on the strategic planning process and presented a video with more information. All District 41 community members are invited to participate in two focus groups:
Wednesday, March 18 at 7 p.m., Hadley Junior High
Wednesday, May 13 at 7 p.m., Hadley Junior High
Board Reports | watch
Student Board Member Reports | watch
Public Participation | watch
Presentations | watch
- Churchill School Improvement Plan
Principal Rachel Solomon introduced two students who shared their experiences at school. One shared in English and the other in Spanish. Mrs. Solomon reported on school data and culture. The Board asked questions and thanked all for contributing to the many successes at Churchill School including the substantial academic growth seen across all grades and programs this year.
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Discussion
- Auditor Services Recommendation | watch
Assistant Superintendent for Finance, Facilities and Operations Eric DePorter explained that we put out a Request for Proposals (RFP) for audit services. He presented information about the various responses and the process to select a firm.
- 2020 Capital Project Plan Update | watch
Mr. DePorter gave an update on the five-year capital plan, specifically for 2020. District 41 is now working with architects to start the process of going out to bid for the projects. Two project estimates are higher than originally budgeted. The Board asked questions and reviewed options for moving forward.
- Board Policy Revisions | watch
Board member and Board Policy Committee member Mrs. Buttimer presented a number of changes proposed to District 41 policies. Legal council will be contacted regarding these proposed changes and then they will come back to the Board for additional discussion.
- Board Meeting Rules of Order | watch
Board members requested edits to a new Rules of Order proposal. The new draft has been provided to the Board and they discussed the proposed changes.
Action Items | watch
Consent Agenda
Personnel Report
Finance, Facilities and Operations
Board Meeting Minutes
Superintendent Recommendations | watch
- Approve Student Fees for 2020-2021 School Year
(Voted Yes: Bruno, Loebach, Buttimer, Currie, Estes, Guzman, Hill)
- Approve Auditor Services Recommendation
(Voted Yes: Bruno, Loebach, Buttimer, Currie, Estes, Guzman, Hill)
- Board Policy Revisions - Second Reading and Adoption
(Voted Yes: Bruno, Loebach, Buttimer, Estes, Guzman, Hill)
(Voted No: Currie) - Motion to Table Policy Exhbit
Policy exhibit pulled at the request of Mr. Loebach. Board members discussed changing the wording to include all communications, not just social media. Motion was tabled for additional review. (Voted Yes: Bruno, Loebach, Buttimer, Currie, Estes, Guzman, Hill)
- Board Meeting Rules of Order
(Voted Yes: Bruno, Loebach, Buttimer, Estes, Guzman, Hill)
(Voted No: Currie)
Other/Board Governance - Learning Together | watch
Mr. Estes asked how the Board would go about working together to draft a letter to the governor on legislative related topics. Mrs. Hill offered to draft a letter.
Future Agenda Items | watch
Mr. Loebach asked to discuss the topic of confidentiality of legal advice to the Board. Mr. Loebach also asked that legal counsel be included in the discussion.
