February 16, 2022 Board Meeting
February 6, 2022 Special Board Meeting
January 19, 2022 Board Meeting
December 15, 2021 Board Meeting
December 9, 2021 Special Board Meeting
November 22, 2021 Special Board Meeting
November 17, 2021 Board Meeting
October 20, 2021 Board Meeting
October 1, 2021 Special Board Meeting
September 27, 2021 Special Board Meeting
September 22, 2021 Board Meeting
September 8, 2021 Special Board Meeting
September 2, 2021 Maintenance Committee Meeting
August 16, 2021 Special Board Meeting
August 11, 2021 Finance Committee Meeting
August 6th Special Board Meeting
August 05, 2020
Cornell Grade School #426
Board of Education Special Meeting
August 6, 2020
5:00 PM
1. Call to Order: 5One Column:00 PM – Board Room
2. Roll Call
3. Welcome Guests and Visitors
4. Communications
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Superintendent Report
7. Old Board Business
a. Parking Lot Project 2020-2021
8. Closed Session for Personnel Matters
a. The Board of Education will go into closed session to discuss the
“appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or
dismissal of specific employees of Cornell Grade School (5 ILCS 120/2
(c) (1).
9. Action as Result of Closed Session
10. Approval Items
a. Approve Parking Lot Project
11. Open Matters of Discussion - Board Input
12. Adjournment
July 30, 2020 Special Board Meeting
July 25, 2020
Cornell Grade School #426
Board of Education Special Meeting
July 30, 2020
5:00 PM
Call to Order: 5:00 PM – Board Room
Roll Call
Welcome Guests and Visitors
Communications
Approval of Agenda
Superintendent Report
Old Board Business
Reopening Plan for School 2020-2021
Parking Lot Project
Closed Session for Personnel Matters
The Board of Education will go into closed session to discuss the “appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees of Cornell Grade School (5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (1).
Action as Result of Closed Session
Approval Items
Approve Reopening Plan for School 2020-2021
Open Matters of Discussion - Board Input
Adjournment
March 18, 2020 School Board Meeting Agenda
March 13, 2020
Cornell Grade School #426
Board of Education Regular Meeting
March 18, 2020
Call to Order: 6:30PM – Board Room
Roll Call
Welcome Guests and Visitors
Public Comment
Communications
Approval of Closed Session and Regular Meeting Minutes from February 19, 2020
Approval of Agenda
Superintendent Report
Financial Report – Fund Balances as of February 28, 2020
Approval of Bills and Requisitions
Old Board Business
IL Empower, Professional Development/School Improvement/Growth, Funding-Update
Vacant Lot Purchase on 7th Street-Facility Committee Meeting
Statement of Economic Interests-Complete
Reading Specialist Position
New Board Business
Teacher Retention Recommendations for Employment
Facility Meeting Updated Information following meeting
Amended 2020-2021 School Calendar
Amended Graduation 2020 Date
IL Empower School Improvement Plan
Press Policy-Title One Policy
Roof Proposal/Band Room-Funding Update/Solutions/Timeline
April Calendar
Closed Session for Personnel Matters
The Board of Education will go into closed session to discuss the “appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees of Cornell Grade School (5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (1).
Action as Result of Closed Session
Approval Items
Approve Press Policy-Title One Policy
Approve Amended 2020-2021 School Calendar
Approve Amended 8th Grade Graduation Date-Tuesday, May 26, 2020
Approve IL Empower School Improvement Plan
Approve Posting of Reading Specialist Position
Approve Bid for 2nd phase roof replacement(Band/Music Room)
Approval for Educational Staff Employment for 2020-2021
Melissa Haller (Resource/Special Education) –Year 2
John Roemer (Art) – Part Time
Joanie Schrock (Music/Band) – Part Time
Amber Christensen (Kindergarten) Year 2
Alyssa Muscato (First Grade) – Year 3
Amy Petersen – (2nd Grade)-Tenured
Ashley Follmer (Third Grade) –Tenured
Abby Holcomb (Fourth Grade) –Tenured
Mary Janssen (Fifth Grade) –tenured
Kassandra DuMais (Jr. High English) – Year 3
Leslie Coughlin (Science/Social Science) –Tenured
Carlyn Snell (Mathematics) – Year 2
Karen Austin (Resource/Special Education) – Year 2
Upcoming Items
Open Matters of Discussion - Board Input
Adjournment
December 18, 2019 School Board Meeting
December 16, 2019
Cornell Grade School #426
Board of Education Regular Meeting
December 18, 2019
Call to Order: 6:30PM – Board Room
Roll Call
Welcome Guests and Visitors
Public Comment
Communications
Approval of Special Board Meeting Minutes from November 20, 2019
Approval of Closed Session and Regular Meeting Minutes from November 20, 2019
Approval of Agenda
Superintendent Report
Financial Report – Fund Balances as of November 30, 2019
Approval of Bills and Requisitions
Old Board Business
Tax Levy 2019
Vacant Lot Purchase on 7th Street
New Board Business
IL Empower, Professional Development/School Improvement/Growth, Funding
Press Policy and Updates
Title One Funding-Budgeted Paraprofessionals
Roof Proposal/Band Room-Funding
Athletic Director
January Calendar
Closed Session for Personnel Matters
The Board of Education will go into closed session to discuss the “appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees of Cornell Grade School (5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (1).
Action as Result of Closed Session
Approval Items
Approve Tax Levy 2019
Approve Illinois Empower-School Improvement Plan
Approve posting of paraprofessional positions
Upcoming Items
Approve employment of Superintendent of Schools
Abatement Resolution for Alternate Bond
Open Matters of Discussion - Board Input
Adjournment
September 18 Budget Hearing and Board Meeting
September 12, 2019
Cornell Grade School #426
Board of Education Regular Meeting
September 18, 2019
Call to Order: 6:15pm – Board Room
Roll Call
Budget Presentation
Public Comments
Adjournment
Cornell Grade School #426
Board of Education Regular Meeting
September 18, 2019
Call to Order: 6:30PM – Board Room
Roll Call
Welcome Guests and Visitors
Public Comment
Communications
Approval of Closed Session and Regular Meeting Minutes from August 21, 2019
Approval of Agenda
Superintendent Report
Financial Report – Fund Balances as of August 31, 2019
Approval of Bills and Requisitions
Old Board Business
Wendy Cooper Retirement Gifts
New Board Business
Audit Report-Mack and Associates-Approval of Audit
Title One Audit
Basketball and Volleyball Coaches
Handbook Committee-Schedule Meeting
Reimburse Mrs. Janssen for graduate work and textbook purchases
October Calendar
Closed Session for Personnel Matters
The Board of Education will go into closed session to discuss the “appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees of Cornell Grade School (5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (1).
Action as Result of Closed Session
Approval Items
Approve FY 2019-2020 Budget
Approve 2019 Audit
Approve reimbursement of Mrs. Janssen for graduate work and textbook purchases
Approve Basketball Coaches for 2019-2020 School Year
Approve Volleyball Coaches for 2019-2020 School Year
Upcoming Items
Open Matters of Discussion - Board Input
Adjournment
June 19, 2019 Board Meeting
June 13, 2019
Cornell Grade School #426
Amended Budget Hearing
June 19, 2019
Call to Order: 6:15pm – Board Room
Roll Call
Budget Presentation
Public Comments
Adjournment
Cornell Grade School #426
Board of Education Regular Meeting
June 19, 2019
Call to Order: 6:30pm – Board Room
Roll Call
Welcome Guests and Visitor
Public Comment
Communications
Approval of Closed Session and Regular Meeting Minutes from May 15, 2019.
Approval of Agenda
Superintendent Report
Financial Report – Fund Balances as of May 31, 2019
Approval of Bills and Requisitions
Old Board Business
Roof Grant/Wallace McIntyre
New Board Business
LCSSU New Facility in Flanagan
Basketball Hoop Repair and old playground equipment removal
Substitute Pay
Abate Working Cash Fund
Health Insurance
Teacher Resignations: Kindergarten
Kindergarten Teaching Position
Music Band Position
Non-Certified Staff Compensation/Salaries for 2019-2020
Board of Education Meeting Dates 2019-2020
July Calendar
Closed Session for Personnel Matters
The Board of Education will go into closed session to discuss the “appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees of Cornell Grade School (5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (1).
Action as Result of Closed Session
Approval Items
Approve 2018-2019 Amended Budget
Approve Teacher Resignation for Kindergarten
Approve Non-Certified Staff Compensation/Salaries for 2019-2020
Approve Substitute Pay
Approve Abatement of Working Cash Fund
Approve Hiring of Music/Band Position 2019-2020
Approve Hiring of Kindergarten Teacher 2019—2020
Approve Basketball Hoop Repair and old playground equipment removal
Approve Board of Education Meeting Dates 2019-2020
Upcoming Items
2019-2020 Budget
Student Handbook
Open Matters of Discussion - Board Input
Adjournment
December 19, 2018 Board Meeting
December 14, 2018
Cornell Grade School #426
Board of Education Regular Meeting
December, 2018
Call to Order: 6:30PM – Board Room
Roll Call
Welcome Guests and Visitors
Communications
Approval of Closed Session and Regular Meeting Minutes from November 14, 2018.
Approval of Agenda
Superintendent Report
Financial Report – Fund Balances as of November 30, 2018
Approval of Bills and Requisitions
Old Board Business
Security Cameras
Smart Boards
Boiler-Metcalf/Martin-Water Treatment
Second Reading Board Policy: PRESS Recommendation Policies: 2:70, 2:70-E, 2:120-E1, 2:120-E2, 2:240-E1, 2:240-E2, 6:100, 7:10-E, 7:270, 8:90, 8:110, 2:220-E3, 6:80, 6:180, 6:210, 8:70, 2:260, 4:15, 4:110, 4:150, 4:170, 5:20, 5:90, 5:100, 5:200, 5:220, 5:240, 5:290, 6:50, 6:60, 6:150, 6:340, 7:10, 7:15, 7:20, 7:70, 7:180, 7:190, 7:250, 7:260, 7:275, 7:305, 7:340, 2:105, 2:170, 2:260, 4:20, 4:40, 4:80, 4:140, 5:20, 5:200, 6:10, 6:30, 6:60, 6:120, 6:190, 6:230, 6:240, 6:250, 7:50, 8:25. 5:20-E, 3:40-E, 6:135
New Board Business
First Reading Board Policy: PRESS Recommendation Policies; 2:80, 2:120, 3:40,4:15, 4:45, 4:130, 4:170, 5:30, 5:60, 5:100, 5:220, 6:20, 6:60, 7:70, 7:100, 7:190, 7:250, 7:260, 7:270, 7:290, 7:305.
Cornell Classic Clovers 4H Club-Rent the facility on Sunday, February 17, 2019 for their Annual Spaghetti Dinner. 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Barickman State Grant for Roof
January Calendar
Closed Session for Personnel Matters
The Board of Education will go into closed session to discuss the “appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees of Cornell Grade School (5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (1).
Action as Result of Closed Session
Approval Items
Approve Board Policy Updates as presented
Approve Rental of Cornell Grade School for Cornell Classic Clovers 4H Club on Sunday, February 17, 2019 for their Annual Spaghetti Dinner from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
Upcoming Items
Open Matters of Discussion - Board Input
Adjournment
Special Board Meeting-October 24, 2018
October 22, 2018
Cornell Grade School #426
Board of Education Special Meeting
October 24, 2018
Call to Order: 5:30 PM – Board Room
Roll Call
Welcome Guests and Visitors
Communications
Approval of Agenda
Superintendent Report
Old Board Business
Boiler Update
Tri-Com Security Cameral Proposal
Tax Levy Seminar
Co-Ed Open Gym Volleyball
Closed Session for Personnel Matters
The Board of Education will go into closed session to discuss the “appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees of Cornell Grade School (5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (1).
Action as Result of Closed Session
Approval Items
Approve Materials and Installation of Cameral Security System
Approve Co-Ed Volleyball Open Gym
Open Matters of Discussion - Board Input
Adjournment
October 17, 2018 Board Meeting
October 12, 2018
Cornell Grade School #426
Board of Education Regular Meeting
October 17, 2018
Call to Order: 6:30PM – Board Room
Roll Call
Welcome Guests and Visitors
Communications
Approval of Closed Session and Regular Meeting Minutes from September 19, 2018
Approval of Agenda
Superintendent Report
Financial Report – Fund Balances as of September 30, 2018
Approval of Bills and Requisitions
Old Board Business
Fall Festival
New Board Business
Boiler-Metcalf/Martin
Wallace McIntyre head stone
Tri-Com Nick Pick-Security Camera Proposal
Tax Levy-Seminar on October 18th-East Peoria
Parent Teacher Conferences-October 30th and November 1st, 3-7-No School on November 2nd
Co-Ed Open Gym Volleyball
November Calendar
Closed Session for Personnel Matters
The Board of Education will go into closed session to discuss the “appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees of Cornell Grade School (5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (1).
Action as Result of Closed Session
Approval Items
Approve Co-Ed Open Gym Volleyball
Approve Materials and Installation of Camera Security System
Upcoming Items
Tax Levy-Must be completed on or before last Tuesday in December
Abatement Resolution for Alternate Bond
Open Matters of Discussion - Board Input
Adjournment
September 19th Board Agenda
September 14, 2018
Cornell Grade School #426
Budget Hearing
September 19, 2018
Call to Order: 6:15pm – Board Room
Roll Call
Budget Presentation
Public Comments
Adjournment
Cornell Grade School #426
Board of Education Regular Meeting
September 19, 2018
Call to Order: 6:30PM – Board Room
Roll Call
Welcome Guests and Visitors
Communications
Approval of Closed Session and Regular Meeting Minutes from August 15, 2018
Approval of Agenda
Superintendent Report
Financial Report – Fund Balances as of August 31, 2018
Approval of Bills and Requisitions
Old Board Business
Roof Update/Possible Funding from State of Illinois
New Board Business
Contractual agreement between Mack and Associates, P.C. and Cornell CCSD 426
Transfer of Funds to Money Market
REAP Grant
Digital Camera Security System
PTC Athletic Fee Proposal
Assistant Cook
Basketball and Volleyball Coaches
Compensation for Cooks
Closed Session for Personnel Matters
The Board of Education will go into closed session to discuss the “appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees of Cornell Grade School (5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (1).
Action as Result of Closed Session
Approval Items
Approve FY 2018-2019 Budget
Approve Transfer of Funds to Money Market
Approve Resignation of Cook
Approve Volleyball Coaches for 2018-2019 School Year
Approve Basketball Coaches for 2018-2019 School Year
Approve Part Time Cook for 2018-2019 School Year
Approve Compensation for Cooks
Approve Contractual agreement between Mack and Associates, P.C. and Cornell CCSD 426
Approve Materials and Installation of Camera Security System
Upcoming Items
Open Matters of Discussion - Board Input
Adjournment
August 15, Board Meeting Agenda
August 08, 2018
Cornell Grade School #426
Board of Education Regular Meeting
August 15 2018
Call to Order: 6:30PM – Board Room
Roll Call
Welcome Guests and Visitors
Communications
Approval of Closed Session and Regular Meeting Minutes from July 25 2018
Approval of Agenda
Superintendent Report
Financial Report – Fund Balances as of July 31, 2018
Approval of Bills and Requisitions
Old Board Business
New Board Business
Audit Report-Mack and Associates-Approval of Audit
Back To School Night
Registration Numbers
Junior High Language Arts Grade Teacher, Special Education Teacher, Teaching Assistant
Lead Teacher 2018-2019
Athletic Director 2018-2019
FY 1819 Tentative Budget and September Hearing
September Calendar
Closed Session for Personnel Matters
The Board of Education will go into closed session to discuss the “appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees of Cornell Grade School (5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (1).
Action as Result of Closed Session
Approval Items
Set Budget Hearing for Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at 6:15pm
Approve employment of Lead Teacher
Approve 2018 Audit
Approve Special Education Teacher for 2018-2019
Approve Junior High Language Teacher for 2018-2019
Approve Teaching Assistant for 2018-2019
Approve Athletic Director for 2018-2019
Upcoming Items
Adoption on FY1819 Budget
Open Matters of Discussion - Board Input
Adjournment
Special March 28 Board Meeting
March 26, 2018
Cornell Grade School #426
Board of Education Special Meeting
March 28, 2018
Call to Order: 5:15 PM – Board Room
Roll Call
Welcome Guests and Visitors
Communications
Approval of Agenda
Superintendent Report
Old Board Business
Mowing-Bids/Lawnmower discussion
Teacher Retention Recommendations for Employment
Summer Volleyball Camp-June11-15
Closed Session for Personnel Matters
The Board of Education will go into closed session to discuss the “appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees of Cornell Grade School (5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (1).
Action as Result of Closed Session
Approval Items
Approval for Educational Employment for 2018-2019
Christina Bowman (Teachers’ Aide) – Year 8
Bobbi Ransom (Resource/Special Education) –Year 2
Kim McHenry (Art) – Year 7
Lynette Cavinder (Physical Education) Tenured
Jenni Giertz (Kindergarten) Year 4
Samantha Woods (First Grade) – Year 6
Amy Petersen – (2nd Grade)-Tenured
Ashley Follmer (Third Grade) – Year 5
Abby Holcomb (Fourth Grade) – Year 6
Mary Janssen (Fifth Grade) – Year 4
Tiffany Dukes (Jr. High English/Title I) – Year 4
Leslie Coughlin (Science/Social Science) – Year 4
Ginny Jones (Mathematics) – Year 3
Laura Spraggon (Resource/Special Education) – Year 5
Approve purchase of lawnmower/Bid
Approve Volleyball Camp-June 11-15
Open Matters of Discussion - Board Input
Adjournment
March 21,2018 Board Agenda
March 16, 2018
Cornell Grade School #426
Board of Education Regular Meeting
March 21, 2018
Call to Order: 6:30PM – Board Room
Roll Call
Welcome Guests and Visitors
Communications
Approval of Closed Session and Regular Meeting Minutes from February 21, 2018
Approval of Agenda
Superintendent Report
Financial Report – Fund Balances as of February 28, 2018.
Approval of Bills and Requisitions
Old Board Business
Mowing-Bids/Lawnmower discussion
New Board Business
Teacher Retention Recommendations for Employment
Summer Volleyball Camp-June11-15
April Calendar
Closed Session for Personnel Matters
The Board of Education will go into closed session to discuss the “appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees of Cornell Grade School (5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (1).
Action as Result of Closed Session
Approval Items
Approval for Educational Employment for 2017-2018
Christina Bowman (Teachers’ Aide) – Year 8
Bobbi Ransom (Resource/Special Education) –Year 2
Kim McHenry (Art) – Year 7
Lynette Cavinder (Physical Education) Tenured
Jenni Giertz (Kindergarten) Year 4
Samantha Woods (First Grade) – Year 6
Amy Petersen – (2nd Grade)-Tenured
Ashley Follmer (Third Grade) – Year 5
Abby Holcomb (Fourth Grade) – Year 6
Mary Janssen (Fifth Grade) – Year 4
Tiffany Dukes (Jr. High English/Title I) – Year 4
Leslie Coughlin (Science/Social Science) – Year 4
Ginny Jones (Mathematics) – Year 3
Laura Spraggon (Resource/Special Education) – Year 5
Approve purchase of lawnmower/Bid
Approve Volleyball Camp-June 11-15
Upcoming Items
Registration Fees
Lunch/Breakfast Fees
Milk Bids
Contract Negotiations—Finance and Negotiation Team
Open Matters of Discussion - Board Input
Adjournment
February 21, 2018 School Board Agenda
February 21, 2018
Cornell Grade School #426
Board of Education Regular Meeting
February 21, 2018
Call to Order: 6:30PM – Board Room
Roll Call
Welcome Guests and Visitors
Communications
Approval of Closed Session and Regular Meeting Minutes from January 17, 2018
Approval of Agenda
Superintendent Report
Financial Report – Fund Balances as of January 31, 2018.
Approval of Bills and Requisitions
Old Board Business
Parent Teacher Conferences-Follow Up
Mowing-Lawnmower discussion
New Board Business
Facility Team Meeting Summary-Boiler System and Air Quality Test/Art Room Update
Statement of Economic Interests
Lunch Account Balances
Cornell Public School Calendar for 2018-2019
Employee Letter of Resignation
March Calendar
Closed Session for Personnel Matters
The Board of Education will go into closed session to discuss the “appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees of Cornell Grade School (5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (1).
Action as Result of Closed Session
Approval Items
Approve 2018-2019 Calendar
Approve purchase of lawnmower
Accept Employee Letter of Resignation
Upcoming Items
PARCC Testing March 5-April 20th
Contract Negotiations—Finance and Negotiation Team
Open Matters of Discussion - Board Input
Adjournment
School Board Meeting - September 20, 2017
Cornell Grade School #426
Budget Hearing
September 20, 2017
Call to Order: 6:15pm – Board Room
Roll Call
Budget Presentation
Public Comments
Adjournment
Cornell Grade School #426
Board of Education Regular Meeting
September 20 2017
Call to Order: 6:30PM – Board Room
Roll Call
Welcome Guests and Visitors
Communications
Approval of Closed Session and Regular Meeting Minutes from August 16, 2017
Approval of Agenda
Superintendent Report
Financial Report – Fund Balances as of August 31, 2017
Approval of Bills and Requisitions
Old Board Business
Roof Updates-Week of September 18
Tuck Points-September 18
Second Reading Board Policy: PRESS Recommendation Policies; 2:20-E3, 2:260, 6:80, 6:180, 6:210, 7:275, 8:70,.
New Board Business
Testing Information –PARCC
October Calendar
Closed Session for Personnel Matters
The Board of Education will go into closed session to discuss the “appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees of Cornell Grade School (5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (1).
Action as Result of Closed Session
Approval Items
Approve FY 2017-2018 Budget
Approve Board Policy Updates as presented
Approve Volleyball Coaches for 2017-18 School Year
Approve Basketball Coaches for 2017-18 School Year
Approve Part Time Cook for 2017-2018 School Year
Upcoming Items
Open Matters of Discussion - Board Input
Adjournment
August 16, 2017 Board Meeting
Cornell Grade School #426
Board of Education Regular Meeting
August 16 2017
Call to Order: 6:30PM – Board Room
Roll Call
Welcome Guests and Visitors
Communications
Approval of Closed Session and Regular Meeting Minutes from July 26 2017
Approval of Agenda
Financial Report – Fund Balances as of July 31, 2017
Approval of Bills and Requisitions
Old Board Business
Roof Update
Access Points Update
New Board Business
Audit Report-Mack and Associates
Registration Numbers
Tuck Point Work by Abraham Masonry(Proposal)
Lead Teacher 2017-2018
FY1718 Tentative Budget and September Hearing
First Reading Board Policy: PRESS Recommendation Policies; 2:20-E3, 2:260, 6:80, 6:180, 6:210, 7:275, 8:70,.
September Calendar
Closed Session for Personnel Matters
The Board of Education will go into closed session to discuss the “appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees of Cornell Grade School (5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (1).
Action as Result of Closed Session
Approval Items
Approve FY1718 Tentative Budget
Set Budget Hearing for Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at 6:15pm
Approve employment of Lead Teacher
Approve Tuck Point Work Proposal by Abraham Masonry
Approve 2017 Audit
Upcoming Items
Adoption on FY1718 Budget
Open Matters of Discussion - Board Input
Adjournment
School Board Meeting - July 26, 2017
July 24, 2017
Cornell Grade School #426
Board of Education Regular Meeting
July 26, 2017
Call to Order: 6:30pm – Board Room
Roll Call
Welcome Guests and Visitor
Public Comment
Communications
Approval of Closed Session and Regular Meeting Minutes from June 21, 2017.
Approval of Agenda
Superintendent Report
Financial Report – Fund Balances as of June 30, 2017.
Approval of Bills and Requisitions
Old Board Business
Summer Work/Gym Floor Refinish-Update
Roof Bids
Summer School Dates/Pay for Teacher
Access Points-Wireless Internet-Tri-Com
2017-2018 Student Handbook
New Board Business
Audit
2017-2018 Registration
2017-2018 Tentative Budget Changes-General State Aid-Illinois Budget
Special Education Teacher
Board/Staff Breakfast-730 August 16th
August Calendar
Closed Session for Personnel Matters
The Board of Education will go into closed session to discuss the “appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees of Cornell Grade School (5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (1).
Action as Result of Closed Session
Approval Items
Approve Roof Bid and New Roof Installation
Approve Access Points Installation-Tri Com
Approve Summer School Compensation for Staff
Approve 2017-2018 Tentative Budget
Approve Student Handbook 2017-2018
Approve Bobbi Ransom as Special Education Teacher for 2017-2018 School Year
Upcoming Items
2017-2018 Tentative Budget Approval
Open Matters of Discussion - Board Input
Adjournment
School Board Meeting - June 21,2017
Cornell Grade School #426
Board of Education Regular Meeting
June 21, 2017
Call to Order: 6:30pm – Board Room
Roll Call
Welcome Guests and Visitor
Public Comment
Communications
Approval of Closed Session and Regular Meeting Minutes from May 17, 2017.
Approval of Special Board Meeting Minutes from May 17, 2017.
Approval of Agenda
Superintendent Report
Financial Report – Fund Balances as of May 31, 2017.
Approval of Bills and Requisitions
Old Board Business
Gym Floor Refinish-Update
Roof Bid
Summer School Dates/Pay for Teacher
Access Points-Wireless Internet
Second Reading Board Policy: Press Recommendation Policies; 2:20, 4:90, 5:30, 7:20, 7:180, 2:70, 2:70-E, 2:120-E1, 2:120-E2, 2:240-E1, 2:240-E2, 6:100, 7:10-E, 7:270, 8:90, 8:110.
New Board Business
Teacher Contract –Ratified –Board Approval Needed
2017-2018 Tentative Budget
Abate Working Cash Fund
Access Points-Wireless Internet
Custodian Recommendation for Employment
Non-Certified Staff Compensation/Salaries for 2017-2018
Student Handbook
July Calendar
Closed Session for Personnel Matters
The Board of Education will go into closed session to discuss the “appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees of Cornell Grade School (5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (1).
Action as Result of Closed Session
Approval Items
Approve Teacher Contract for 2017-2018 School Year
Approve School Psychologist Contract
Approve Speech Pathologist Contract
Approve the employment of Taryn Fortner, Head Custodian
Approve Second Reading Board Policy: Press Recommendation Policies; 2:20, 4:90, 5:30, 7:20, 7:180, 2:70, 2:70-E, 2:120-E1, 2:120-E2, 2:240-E1, 2:240-E2, 6:100, 7:10-E, 7:270, 8:90, 8:110.
Approve Non-Certified Staff Compensation/Salaries for 2017-2018
Approve Gym Floor Refinish
Approve Student Handbook
Upcoming Items
2017-2018 Tentative Budget
Open Matters of Discussion - Board Input
Adjournment
Special Board Meeting on April 27th-Seating New Board Members
April 24, 2017
CORNELL CUSD #426
BOARD OF EDUCATION – SPECIAL MEETING
APRIL 27, 2017 – 6:30 PM – CORNELL GRADE SCHOOL CONFERENCE ROOM
AGENDA:
I. Call To Order:
A) Roll Call
II. Business:
A) Approve April 4, 2017 Election Results
III. Reorganization Of Cornell Board of Education:
A) Appoint President Pro-Tem For Reorganization
B) Appoint Secretary Pro-Tem For Reorganization
C) Adjournment (Sine Die)
D) Call To Order By President Pro-Tem
E) Seat New Board Of Education Members
F) Administer The Oath Of Office
G) Roll Call
H) Election Of Permanent Officers (Positions Held Until April, 2019)
1) President
2) Vice President
3) Secretary
4) Treasurer
V. Business:
A) Approve 2017-2018 Board Meeting Dates, Times, Locations
B) Approve Designation Of Depositories For Financial Funds
C) Adopt Board Of Education Policies Of Former Board
VI. Public Comment:
VII. Board Member Comment:
VIII. Adjourn
February 22, 2017 Board Meeting
Cornell Grade School #426
Board of Education Regular Meeting
February 22, 2017
Amended Date: Moved from Wednesday February 15, 2017 to Wednesday February 22, 2017.
Call to Order: 6:30pm – Board Room
Roll Call
Welcome Guests and Visitor
Public Comment
Communications
Approval of Closed Session and Regular Meeting Minutes from January 18, 2017.
Approval of Agenda
Financial Report – Fund Balances as of January 31, 2017
Approval of Bills and Requisitions
Old Board Business
Facility Team –Intake Tank-Roof Update
Reader’s Workshop Visit to Glenn Elementary School-RTI, 3rd ,4th, and 5th grade teachers
E-Rate Update-February 27th
Contract Negotiations-Finance and Negotiation Team
2017-2018 School Calendar
New Board Business
Amendments to FY17 School Calendar
PARCC Testing and Dates-March 25-April 14
February 28th, Millikin Interviews-School of Education
Waste Removal Contract-Republic Services - $155 per month
March Calendar
Closed Session for Personnel Matters
The Board of Education will go into closed session to discuss the “appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees of Cornell Grade School (5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (1).
Action as Result of Closed Session
Approval Items
Approve Amendments to FY17 School Calendar
Approve Republic Services Waste Removal at cost of $155 per month.
Approve purchase of Boiler Water Intake Tank
Approve Mr. Schoonover’s Trip to Millikin (School of Education) to interview teaching candidates on February 28th
Approve Superintendent’s Contract
Upcoming Items
PARCC Testing
Contract Negotiations
Teacher Retention Recommendations for Employment
Open Matters of Discussion - Board Input
Adjournment
November 16, 2016 Board Meeting
Cornell Grade School #426
Board of Education Regular Meeting
November 16, 2016
Call to Order: 6:30PM – Board Room
Roll Call
Welcome Guests and Visitors
Communications
Approval of Closed Session and Regular Meeting Minutes from October 19, 2016
Approval of Agenda
Superintendent Report
Financial Report – Fund Balances as of October 31, 2016
Approval of Bills and Requisitions
Old Board Business
Roof Fund
Architects
New Board Business
Tax Levy FY18
First Reading Board Policy: Press Recommendation Policies; 2:10, 2:125,2:125-E1,2:125-E2, 2:125-E3, 2:200, 2:220, 2:220-E1, 2:220-E2, 2:220-E4, 2:220-E5, 2:220-E6, 2:220-E7, 2:220-E8, 4:60, 4:110, 4:175, 5:100, 5:125, 5:185, 5:190, 5:250, 5:260, 5:280, 5:330, 6:15, 6:50, 6:60, 6:145, 6:160, 6:145, 6:160, 6:170, 6:340, 7:50, 7:60, 7:70, 7:250, 7:260, 7:305, 7:310, 8:30.
Abatement of FY16 Bonds
Energy/Electric Renewal/Contract Update-Engie Energy
E-Rate Workshop/Grant
Resolution to increase Capital Outlay
Increase Fixed Asset Threshold
Board Christmas Breakfast-Wednesday, December 21st @ 715 AM
December Calendar
Closed Session for Personnel Matters
The Board of Education will go into closed session to discuss the “appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees of Cornell Grade School (5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (1).
Action as Result of Closed Session
Approval Items
Approve Energy Supplier Contract
Upcoming Items
Approve Tax Levy FY18
Approve to Abate $45,287 of the 2016 Alternative Revenue Bond
Open Matters of Discussion - Board Input
Adjournment
September 21, 2016 Budget Hearing and Board Meeting
Cornell Grade School #426
Budget Hearing
September 21, 2016
Call to Order: 6:15pm – Board Room
Roll Call
Budget Presentation
Public Comments
Adjournment
Cornell Grade School #426
Board of Education Regular Meeting
September 21 2016
Call to Order: 6:30PM – Board Room
Roll Call
Welcome Guests and Visitors
Communications
Approval of Closed Session and Regular Meeting Minutes from August 17, 2016
Approval of Agenda
Financial Report – Fund Balances as of August 31, 2016
Approval of Bills and Requisitions
Old Board Business
Roof Fund Updates
AG Building
Second Reading Board Policy: PRESS Recommendation Policies; 2:70, 2:70E, 2:120-E1, 2:120-E2, 2:240-E1, 2:240-E2, 6:100, 7:10, 7:10E, 7:270, 8:90, 8:110.
New Board Business
Roof Fund transfer to Money Market
Roof Bids
Application for Recognition of Schools
Testing Information –PARCC
Insurance Increase
Volleyball Uniforms
October Calendar
Closed Session for Personnel Matters
The Board of Education will go into closed session to discuss the “appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees of Cornell Grade School (5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (1).
Action as Result of Closed Session
Approval Items
Approve FY 2016-2017 Budget
Approve Roof Fund transfer to Money Market
Approve Superintendent to Bid Request for Roof
Approve Application for the Recognition of Schools
Approve Board Policy Updates as presented
Approve Head Volleyball Coach for 2016-17 School Year
Approve Basketball Coaches for 2016-17 School Year
Upcoming Items
Open Matters of Discussion - Board Input
Adjournment
July 20, 2016 Amended Board Meeting Agenda
Cornell Grade School #426
Board of Education Regular Meeting
July 20, 2016
Amended
Call to Order: 6:30pm – Cafeteria
Nick Fortner-Appointed Board Member
Roll Call
Welcome Guests and Visitors
Communications
Approval of Closed Session and Regular Meeting Minutes from June 22, 2016
Approval of Agenda
Superintendent Report
Financial Report – Fund Balances as of June 30, 2016
Approval of Bills and Requisitions
Old Board Business
Nutrition Program Review and Action Plan
Summer Work Update
Gym Floor Update
Monsanto Grant Update
New Board Business
Auditor Visit-June 19th
Registration Information (7/21 (4-7 PM) 7/22 (9AM-12 PM)
New Physical Therapist contract
D and B Landscaping-Lawn Care
Studies Weekly-Teacher Resource/Curriculum for Students
Tentative Budget Draft
Breakfast for the Teachers-August 15th @ 7:30 A.M.
Closed Session for Personnel Matters
The Board of Education will go into closed session to discuss the “appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees of Cornell Grade School (5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (1).
Action as Result of Closed Session
Approval Items
Approve Physical Therapist Contract for 2016-2017
Approve purchase of Studies Weekly
Approve the resignation of Head Volleyball Coach
Approve the resignation of Assistant Volleyball Coach
Approve D and B Landscaping Mowing contract and discontinue Gavin Landscaping
Upcoming Items
Approval on Tentative FY17 Budget for Adoption in September
Open Matters of Discussion - Board Input
Adjournment
June 22, 2016 Amended Board Meeting Agenda and Amended Budget Hearing
Cornell Grade School #426
Amended Budget Hearing
June 22, 2016
Call to Order: 6:15pm – Board Room
Roll Call
Amended Budget Presentation
Public Comments
Adjournment
Cornell Grade School #426
Board of Education Regular Meeting
June 22, 2016
Amended
Call to Order: 6:30pm – Board Room
Roll Call
Welcome Guests and Visitor
Public Comment
Communications
Approval of Closed Session and Regular Meeting Minutes from May 18, 2016.
Approval of Agenda
Financial Report – Fund Balances as of May 31, 2016
Approval of Bills and Requisitions
Superintendent Report
Old Board Business
Tri-Com Bill-March 10th Invoices
Building and Grounds Committee-Projects for Summer
Sealing Gym Floor-
New Board Business
Prevailing Wage Resolution
Abate Working Cash Fund
Assistant Track Coach Pay
Non-Certified Staff Compensation/Salaries for 2016-2017
2016-2017 School Board Dates
July Calendar
Closed Session for Personnel Matters
The Board of Education will go into closed session to discuss the “appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees of Cornell Grade School (5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (1).
Action as Result of Closed Session
Approval Items
Approve Amended Budget
Approve Prevailing Wage Resolution
Approve Resolution to Abate Working Cash Fund as of June 30, 2016 and transfer all the funds to the Education Fund
Approve 2016-2017 Cornell Board Meeting Dates
Approve Tri-Com Bill-March 10th Invoices
Approve Sealing of Gym Floor
Approve Hiring of Music Teacher
Approve Hiring of Jr. High Math Teacher
Approve Assistant Track Coach Pay for Christina Bowman
Approve Non-Certified Staff Salaries for 2016-2017
Appoint New Board Member
Upcoming Items
2016-2017 Tentative Budget
Open Matters of Discussion - Board Input
Adjournment
May 18, 2016 Board Meeting Agenda (Amended)
Cornell Grade School #426
Board of Education Regular Meeting
May 18, 2016
Amended
Call to Order: 6:30pm – Board Room
Roll Call
Welcome Guests and Visitor
Public Comment
Communications
Approval of Closed Session and Regular Meeting Minutes from April 20, 2016.
Approval of Agenda
Financial Report – Fund Balances as of April 30, 2016
Approval of Bills and Requisitions
Superintendent Report
Old Board Business
Tentative Amended Budget
Graduation – Thursday, May 19, 2016 at 7:00pm
Field Day –May 23rd
End of Year Assembly-May 24th
Hand Rails-Gymnasium
Teacher Contract Negotiations-Finance and Negotiation Team-Tentative Contract with CEA.
Building and Grounds Committee-Projects for Summer
Employee Letter of Resignation
Debbie Nussbaum Retirement Open House (May 23- 4-7 PM) Luncheon (May 25- 11:30 Pour Richards in Odell.)
New Board Business
Move June 15th Board Meeting to June 22nd
IESA Fees 2016-2017
Summer School Dates/Pay for Ms. Coonan
Gym Floor Seal-Estimate
Non-Certified Staff Retention Recommendations for Employment
June Calendar
Closed Session for Personnel Matters
The Board of Education will go into closed session to discuss the “appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees of Cornell Grade School (5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (1).
Action as Result of Closed Session
Approval Items
Approve Contract with CEA for 2016-17 School Year
Approve Summer School Dates/Pay for Miss Coonan
Approve Tentative Amended Budget
Approve Moving June 15th Board Meeting to June 22nd
Approve Sealing of Gym Floor
Approve IESA Fees for 2016-2017
Accept Employee Letter of Resignation
Approval for Non-Certified Staff Employment for 2016-2017
Shannon Hart-District Bookkeeper
Sara Garretson-Administrative Assistant
Christina Bowman – Teacher Assistant
Wendy Cooper - Cook
Amanda Gray - Cook
ConnieWalker - Cook
Jude Morrisey – Custodian
John Kisela - Custodian
Sue Decker-Librarian
Gail Janssen-Morning Aide
Upcoming Items
Amended Budget Hearing June
Prevailing Wage Resolution
2016-2017 Tentative Budget
Open Matters of Discussion - Board Input
Adjournment
April 20, 2016 Board Meeting Agenda
Cornell Grade School #426
Board of Education Regular Meeting
April 20, 2016
Call to Order: 6:30pm – Board Room
Roll Call
Welcome Guests and Visitor
Public Comment
Communications
Approval of Closed Session and Regular Meeting Minutes from March 16, 2016.
Approval of Agenda
Financial Report – Fund Balances as of March 31, 2016
Approval of Bills and Requisitions
Old Board Business
Kindergarten Roundup-9 Kindergartners
Amended Budget
Statement of Economic Interest
Graduation – Thursday, May 19, 2016 at 7:00pm
Second Reading Board Policy: PRESS Recommendation Policies; 6:130, 7:150, 7:190, 7:200, 7:210, 7:220, 7:240, 7:305, 7:190E3.
Hand Rails-Gymnasium
PARCC Testing Completion
Contract Negotiations-Finance and Negotiation Team-Collective Bargaining Dates
Building and Grounds Committee-Facility Use Guidelines
New Board Business
School Registration Fees
Milk, Breakfast and Lunch Prices
Teacher Retention Recommendations for Employment-Lynette Cavinder-Physical Education
Debbie Nussbaum Retirement Open House (May 23- 4-7 PM) Luncheon (May 25- 11:30 Pour Richards in Odell.)
May Calendar
Closed Session for Personnel Matters
The Board of Education will go into closed session to discuss the “appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees of Cornell Grade School (5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (1).
Action as Result of Closed Session
Approval Items
Approval for Educational Employment for 2016-2017
Lynette Cavinder (Physical Education ) – Tenured
Approve Board Policy Updates as presented
Approve Registration Fees for 2016-2017 School Year
Approve Milk, Breakfast and Lunch Prices for 2016-2017 School Year
Approve Facility Use Guidelines
Upcoming Items
Amended Budget Hearing
Milk and Bread Bids
Non Certified Staff-Recommendations for Approval
Open Matters of Discussion - Board Input
Adjournment
March 16 , 2016 Board Meeting Agenda
Cornell Grade School #426
Board of Education Regular Meeting
March 16, 2016
Call to Order: 6:30pm – Board Room
Roll Call
Welcome Guests and Visitor
Public Comment
Communications
Approval of Closed Session and Regular Meeting Minutes from February 17, 2016.
Approval of Agenda
Financial Report – Fund Balances as of February 31, 2016
Approval of Bills and Requisitions
Old Board Business
Amended Budget
Amended School Calendar
Hand Rails-Gymnasium
PARCC Testing Update
Monsanto Grant
February 23rd, Millikin Bootcamp Summary
Intercom Bell System Update
Crisis Plan Committee/Walkie Talkies
New Board Business
Kindergarten Roundup
Website Training and Updates
Teacher Retention Recommendations for Employment
Contract Negotiations-Finance and Negotiation Team
Press 1st Reading
Reimbursement Classwork by Teacher-Ms. Coonan
April Calendar
Closed Session for Personnel Matters
The Board of Education will go into closed session to discuss the “appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees of Cornell Grade School (5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (1).
Action as Result of Closed Session
Approval Items
Approval for Educational Employment for 2016-2017
Christina Bowman (Teachers’ Aide) – Year 4
Amanda Coonan (Resource/Special Education) – Year 5 Approve Tenure
Kim McHenry (Art) – Year 5
Lynette Cavinder (Physical Education) Tenured
Jenni Giertz (Kindergarten) Year 2
Samantha Foley (First Grade) – Year 3
Amy Petersen – (2nd Grade)-Tenured
Ashley Follmer (Third Grade) – Year 3
Abby Holcomb (Fourth Grade) – Year 3
Mary Janseen (Fifth Grade) – Year 2
Tiffany Dukes (Jr. High English/Title I) – Year 2
Leslie Coughlin (Science/Computers) – Year 2
Laura Spraggon (Resource/Special Education) – Year 2
Krista Chmiel (Music/Band) – Year 2
Approve Amendments to FY17 School Calendar
Approve Purchase of Walkie Talkies for Crisis Plan
Approve Reimbursement Classwork by Teacher-Ms. Amanda Coonan
Upcoming Items
Amended Budget Hearing
Upcoming Items
Milk and Bread Bids
Registration Fees
Lunch/Breakfast Fees
Open Matters of Discussion - Board Input
Adjournment
November 18th Board Meeting Agenda
Cornell Grade School #426
Board of Education Regular Meeting
November 18, 2015
Call to Order: 6:30pm – Board Room
Roll Call
Welcome Guests and Visitor
Public Comment
Communications
Approval of Closed Session and Regular Meeting Minutes from October 21, 2015
Approval of Agenda
Financial Report – Fund Balances as of October 31, 2015
Approval of Bills and Requisitions
Old Board Business
Moving Monies to Money Market
New Board Business
FY17 Tax Levy Information
Amended Budget
Limitation of Administrative Cost
Title One Adjustment-$30,000 revenue
REAP(Rural Education Achievement Program)- revenue $16,968.00
Adjust repair/maintenance grounds fund 20.2543.323
First Reading Board Policy: PRESS Recommendation Policies; 2:150, 2:200, 2:220-E2, 4:170, 5:90, 5:100, 6:15, 6:50, 6:160, 6:315, 6:320, 7:50, 7:100, 7:130, 7:140, 7:290, 7:300, 7:305, 7:340, 8:30.
Scootpad Contract
Veterans’ Day Assembly
Vision 20/20
Board Christmas Breakfast/Lunch
December Calendar
Closed Session for Personnel Matters
The Board of Education will go into closed session to discuss the “appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees of Cornell Grade School (5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (1).
Action as Result of Closed Session
Approval Items
Approve Scootpad License
Approve Head Custodian Job Description/Expectations
Upcoming Items
FY17 Tax Levy Final Approval
Abate the FY16 Bonds
Open Matters of Discussion - Board Input
Adjournment
October 21, 2015 Board Meeting Agenda
Cornell Grade School #426
Board of Education Regular Meeting
October 21, 2015
Call to Order: 6:30 PM – Cafeteria
Roll Call
Welcome Guests and Visitor
Public Comment
Communications
Approval of Closed Session and Regular Meeting Minutes from September 23, 2015
Approval of Agenda
Financial Report – Fund Balances as of September 30, 2015
Superintendent Report
Approval of Bills and Requisitions
Old Board Business
Fall Fest – October 19th
Book Fair – October 19th -23rd
Second Reading Board Policy: PRESS Recommendation Policies; 2:160, 2:160E, 2:260, 4:50, 5:50, 5:170, 5:270, 5:290, 6:140, 7:10, 7:40, 7:260, 7:310, 7:325, 8:10, 8:80
New Board Business
November Calendar
Parent Teacher Conferences
Athletic Committee
Tax Levy Update
Athletic Coaches – Boys Basketball Assistant Coaches
Closed Session for Personnel Matters
The Board of Education will go into closed session to discuss the “appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees of Cornell Grade School (5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (1).
Action as Result of Closed Session
Approval Items
Approve Basketball Coaches as presented
Approve Board Policy Updates as presented
Approve change in certified staff member 2015-2016 Salary
Upcoming Items
Tax Levy-Must be completed by second Tuesday of December
Open Matters of Discussion - Board Input
Adjournment
September 23, 2015 Board Meeting Agenda
Cornell Grade School #426
Budget Hearing
September 23, 2015
Call to Order: 6:15pm – Board Room
Roll Call
Budget Presentation
Public Comments
Adjournment
Cornell Grade School #426
Board of Education Regular Meeting
September 23, 2015
Call to Order: 6:30PM – Board Room
Roll Call
Welcome Guests and Visitors
Communications
Approval of Closed Session and Regular Meeting Minutes from August 19, 2015
Approval of Agenda
Superintendent Report
Financial Report – Fund Balances as of August 31, 2015
Approval of Bills and Requisitions
Old Board Business
Open House Update
FY15 Budget
Testing Information –PARCC
New Board Business
FY15 Audit Presentation – Mack and Associates
First Reading Board Policy: PRESS Recommendation Policies; 2:160, 2:160E, 2:260, 4:50, 5:50, 5:170, 5:270, 5:290, 6:140, 7:10, 7:40, 7:260, 7:310, 7:325, 8:10, 8:80
Closed Session for Personnel Matters
The Board of Education will go into closed session to discuss the “appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees of Cornell Grade School (5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (1).
Action as Result of Closed Session
Approval Items
Approve FY16 Budget
Approve FY15 Audit
Approve Volleyball Coach Resignation
Approve Volleyball Coach for 2015-16 School Year
Approve Assistant Volleyball Coach for 2015-16 School Year
Approve Basketball Coach for 2015-16 School Year
Approval to Reimburse Ashley Follmer, 3rd Grade Teacher, $500 reimbursement for Approved Course Work Credit from Concordia University.
Upcoming Items
Open Matters of Discussion - Board Input
Adjournment
Board Meeting Agenda
08/19/2015
Cornell Grade School #426
Board of Education Regular Meeting
August 19, 2015
Amended August 19, 2015
Call to Order: 6:30PM – Board Room
Roll Call
Welcome Guests and Visitors
Communications
Approval of Closed Session and Regular Meeting Minutes from July 22, 2015
Approval of Agenda
Financial Report – Fund Balances as of July 31, 2015
Approval of Bills and Requisitions
Old Board Business
Opening School Information
Laminator
Auditor Visit-Moved to September 23rd Board Meeting
New Board Business
Move September 16th Board of Education Meeting to September 23rd.
Registration Numbers-Attachment
August Calendar Change – Open House Monday, August 31, 2015 at 6:00pm to 7:30 PM
FY16 Updated Tentative Budget and September Hearing
Testing Information –PARCC
Junior High Science Position
Application for the Recognition of Schools
Closed Session for Personnel Matters
The Board of Education will go into closed session to discuss the “appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees of Cornell Grade School (5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (1).
Action as Result of Closed Session
Approval Items
Approve FY16 Tentative Budget
Approve to Change September Board of Education Meeting to Wednesday, September 23, 2015 at 6:30PM
Set Budget Hearing for Wednesday, September 23, 2015 at 6:15pm
Approve the resignation of Junior High Science Teacher
Approval to hire Junior High Science Teacher for the 2015-16 school year
Approve Application for the Recognition of Schools
Approval to Reimburse Ashley Follmer, 3rd Grade Teacher, $500 reimbursement for Approved Course Work Credit from Concordia University.
Approval of Board Policies-2:250, 3:40, 3:50, 3:60, 4:45, 5:40, 5:120, 5:180, 5:270, 5:290, 5:330, 6:15, 6:40,
Upcoming Items
Adoption on FY16 Budget
FY15 Audit Information on September 23
Open Matters of Discussion - Board Input
Adjournment
Board Meeting Agenda
07/22/2015
Cornell Grade School #426
Board of Education Regular Meeting
July 22, 2015
Call to Order: 6:30pm – Cafeteria
Roll Call
Welcome Guests and Visitors
Communications
Approval of Closed Session and Regular Meeting Minutes from June 17, 2015
Approval of Closed Session and Special Board Meeting Minutes from June 29, 2015
Approval of Agenda
Superintendent Report
Financial Report – Fund Balances as of June 30, 2015
Approval of Tentative Budget for FY16
Approval of Bills and Requisitions
Old Board Business
Summer Work Update
Maintenance Grant
Second Reading Board Policy
New Board Business
Opening School Information
Discussion on Laminator
Discussion on Refinishing Gym Floor
CSFT Distribution Agreement
Auditor Visit
Registration Information (7/23-7/24)
Tentative Budget
Breakfast for the Teachers-August 17th @ 7:30 A.M.
Closed Session for Personnel Matters
The Board of Education will go into closed session to discuss the “appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees of Cornell Grade School (5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (1).
Action as Result of Closed Session
Approval Items
Approve Non-Certified Salaries
Approve Deb Nussbaum from FTE to Half/part time
Upcoming Items
Approval on Tentative FY15 Budget for Adoption in September
Open Matters of Discussion - Board Input
Adjournment
Special Board Meeting Agenda
April 27, 2015
April 22, 2015
Cornell Grade School #426
Board of Education Special Session Meeting
April 27, 2015
Call to Order 4:45pm – Cafeteria
Roll Call
Welcome Guests and Visitors
Communications
Approval of Agenda
Old Business
Superintendent Contract
Closed Session for Personnel Matters
(The Board of Education will go into closed session to discuss the “appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees of Cornell Grade School (5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (1).)
Action as Result of Closed Session
Approval Items
Approve Superintendent Contract
Adjournment
Call to Order: 5:00pm – Cafeteria
Roll Call
Review Election and Canvass Results
Motion to accept election results for the Board of Education, April 7, 2015
Thank you to outgoing Board Members
Administer the Oath of Office to all Board Members
Board Selects a President Pro Tem and Secretary Pro Tem
Adjourn Sine Die
Call to Order by President Pro Tem
Roll Call
Election of President – President will preside over the meeting hence forth
Election of Vice President
Election of Secretary
Election of Treasurer
Set Dates and Location for Regular Meetings
Committee Assignments
Welcome Guests and Visitors
Communications
Approval of Agenda
Old Business
Athletics
New Board Business
Librarian Request
Closed Session for Personnel Matters
(The Board of Education will go into closed session to discuss the “appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees of Cornell Grade School (5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (1).)
Action as Result of Closed Session
Approval Items
Approve Meeting Board of Education Meeting Dates and Times
Upcoming Items
End of the Year Activities
Open Matters of Discussion - Board Input
Adjournment
February 18, 2015
February 16, 2015
Cornell Grade School #426
Board of Education Regular Meeting
February 18, 2015
Call to Order: 7:00pm – Board Room
Roll Call
Welcome Guests and Visitor
Public Comment
Communications
Approval of Closed Session and Regular Meeting Minutes from January 21, 2015
Approve Special Session Minutes for January 27, 2015 and February 9, 2015
Approval of Agenda
Financial Report – Fund Balances as of January 31, 2015
Approval of Bills and Requisitions
Old Board Business
Athletics
Teacher Evaluations
New Board Business
MAP Testing
Economic Interest Forms
Student of the Month
Employee Resignation
Closed Session for Personnel Matters
The Board of Education will go into closed session to discuss the “appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees of Cornell Grade School (5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (1).
Action as Result of Closed Session
Approval Items
Accept teacher’s letter of resignation
Upcoming Items
Teacher Retention Recommendations
Open Matters of Discussion - Board Input
Adjournment
January 27, 2015
Board Agenda
January 2015
January 19, 2015
Cornell Grade School #426
Board of Education Regular Meeting
January 21, 2015
Call to Order: 7:00pm – Board Room
Roll Call
Welcome Guests and Visitor
Public Comment
Communications
Approval of Closed Session and Regular Meeting Minutes from December 17, 2014
Approval of Special and Closed Session Minutes from January 7, 2015
Approval of Agenda
Financial Report – Fund Balances as of December 31, 2014
Approval of Bills and Requisitions
Old Board Business
Athletics
Second Reading Board Policies
New Board Business
Review July 2014 – December 2014 Closed Session Minutes
Verbatim records prior to June 2013
Student of the Month
February Calendar
Employee Resignation
Closed Session for Personnel Matters
The Board of Education will go into closed session to discuss the “appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees of Cornell Grade School (5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (1).
Action as Result of Closed Session
Approval Items
Approve Amended Board Policies as presented
Approve to keep closed all Closed Session Minutes from July 2014 – December 2014
Approve that all Verbatim Closed Meeting Minutes prior to June 2013 are to be destroyed
Accept Superintendent’s Letter of Resignation
Upcoming Items
IESA Membership
Open Matters of Discussion - Board Input
Adjournment
January 5, 2015
Board of Education Meeting Agenda
December 2014
December 15, 2014
Cornell Grade School #426
Board of Education Regular Meeting
December 17, 2014
Call to Order: 7:00pm – Board Room
Roll Call
Welcome Guests and Visitor
Public Comment
Communications
Approval of Closed Session and Regular Meeting Minutes from November 19, 2014
Approval of Agenda
Financial Report – Fund Balances as of November 30, 2014
Approval of Bills and Requisitions
Old Board Business
Tax Debt Extension Base Resolution
Board Christmas Breakfast
FY16 Tax Levy Information
Employee Non-Resident Tuition Waiver
Intergovernmental Agreement with Gardner-South Wilmington
New Board Business
FY16 Bond Abatement
Teacher Request for Class Reimbursement
First Reading Board Policies
Public School Calendar
Athletics
Student of the Month
January Calendar
Closed Session for Personnel Matters
The Board of Education will go into closed session to discuss the “appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees of Cornell Grade School (5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (1).
Action as Result of Closed Session
Approval Items
Approve Resolution providing for and requiring the submission of the proposition of establishing the District’s debt service extension base to the voters of Community Consolidated School District Number 426, Livingston County, Illinois, at the consolidated election to be held on the 7th day of April, 2015.
Approve FY16 Tax Levy
Approve to Abate $43,944 of the FY16 Alternative Revenue Bonds
Approve Public School Calendar
Approve Teacher Request for Course Payment
Approve Intergovernmental Agreement with Gardner-South Wilmington for 2014-15 School Year
Approve Superintendent Contract for 2015-16 School Year
Upcoming Items
Review Closed Session Minutes
Verbatim Closed Session Minutes
Open Matters of Discussion - Board Input
Adjournment
Board of Education Agenda
November 2014
November 14, 2014
Cornell Grade School #426
Board of Education Regular Meeting
November 19, 2014
Call to Order: 7:00pm – Board Room
Roll Call
Welcome Guests and Visitor
Public Comment
Communications
Approval of Closed Session and Regular Meeting Minutes from October 22, 2014
Approval of Special Session Minutes from October 28, 2014
Approval of Agenda
Financial Report – Fund Balances as of October 31, 2014
Approval of Bills and Requisitions
Old Board Business
Roofing Project – Performance Based Contractors Proposal
Tax Debt Extension Base Resolution – Kevin Heid
Mack & Associates Contract
New Board Business
FY16 Tax Levy Information
Intergovernmental Agreement with Gardner South-Wilmington
IESA Scholar Attitude Athlete Nominations
Veterans’ Day Assembly
Parent/Teacher Conferences
Board Christmas Gift
December Calendar
Closed Session for Personnel Matters
The Board of Education will go into closed session to discuss the “appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees of Cornell Grade School (5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (1).
Action as Result of Closed Session
Approval Items
Approve Resolution providing for and requiring the submission of the proposition of establishing the District’s debt service extension base to the voters of Community Consolidated School District Number 426, Livingston County, Illinois, at the consolidated election to be held on the 7th day of April, 2015.
Approve to accept Roof Repair Bid
Approve Special Meeting Date to hear proposals from performance based contractors.
Approve Intergovernmental Agreement with Gardner-South Wilmington for 2014-15 School Year Christmas Gift
Approve Mack and Associates Contract
Approve Board Christmas Gift
Upcoming Items
FY16 Tax Levy Final Approval
Abate the FY16 Bonds
Open Matters of Discussion - Board Input
Adjournment
Board of Education Agenda
October 15, 2014
October 13, 2014
Cornell Grade School #426
Board of Education Regular Meeting
October 15, 2014
Call to Order: 7:00pm – Board Room
Roll Call
Welcome Guests and Visitor
Public Comment
Communications
Approval of Closed Session and Regular Meeting Minutes from September 24, 2014
Approval of Agenda
Financial Report – Fund Balances as of September 30, 2014
Approval of Bills and Requisitions
Old Board Business
Fall Fest – October 7th
Book Fair – October 6th – 10th
Reading Board Policies
Roof Project Update
Athletic Committee
New Board Business
November Calendar
Athletic Coaches – Boys Basketball
Tax Debt Extension Base Discussion
Closed Session for Personnel Matters
The Board of Education will go into closed session to discuss the “appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees of Cornell Grade School (5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (1).
Action as Result of Closed Session
Approval Items
Approve Basketball Coaches as presented
Approve Board Policy Updates as presented
Upcoming Items
Tax Levy
Open Matters of Discussion - Board Input
Adjournment
Board of Education Agenda
September 2014
September 22, 2014
Cornell Grade School #426
Budget Hearing
September 24, 2014
Call to Order: 6:45pm – Board Room
Roll Call
Budget Presentation
Public Comments
Adjournment
Cornell Grade School #426
Board of Education Regular Meeting
September 24, 2014
Call to Order: 7:00pm – Board Room
Roll Call
Welcome Guests and Visitor
Public Comment
Communications
Approval of Closed Session and Regular Meeting Minutes from August 20, 2014
Approval of Agenda
Financial Report – Fund Balances as of August 31, 2014
Approval of Bills and Requisitions
Old Board Business
CHS Homecoming – September 13, 2014
Cornell Athletic Hall of Fame
Employee Rules of Conduct
Open House Update
FY15 Budget
New Board Business
FY14 Audit – Mack and Associates
October Calendar
First Reading Board Policies
Seniority List
MAP Testing Information
Standards Based Report Cards
Athletic Coaches
Music Inter Governmental Agreement
Teacher Leave Request
Roofing Project Update
Closed Session for Personnel Matters
The Board of Education will go into closed session to discuss the “appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees of Cornell Grade School (5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (1).
Action as Result of Closed Session
Approval Items
Approve FY15 Budget
Approve FY15 Seniority List as Presented
Approve Employees Rules of Conduct as Presented
Approve Volleyball Coach Resignation
Approve Volleyball Coach for 2014-15 School Year
Approve Assistant Volleyball Coach for 2014-15 School Year
Approve Basketball Coach for 2014-15 School Year
Approve Employee Leave as Requested
Approve Music Inter Governmental Agreement
Approve FY14 Audit
Upcoming Items
Open Matters of Discussion - Board Input
Adjournment
Board of Education Agenda
August 20, 2014
August 17, 2014
Cornell Grade School #426
Board of Education Regular Meeting
August 20, 2014
Call to Order: 7:00pm – Board Room
Roll Call
Welcome Guests and Visitors
Communications
Approval of Closed Session and Regular Meeting Minutes from July 22, 2014
Approval of Agenda
Financial Report – Fund Balances as of July 31, 2014
Approval of Bills and Requisitions
Old Board Business
Final Reading School Board Policies
Athletic Committee
Employee Rules of Conduct Information
New Board Business
IEMA Grant Information
August Calendar – Monday, August 25, 2014 at 6:00pm
CHS Homecoming – September 13, 2014
FY15 Updated Tentative Budget and September Hearing
Testing Information – ISAT/PARCC
Music Teacher Position
Part-time Cook Position
Closed Session for Personnel Matters
The Board of Education will go into closed session to discuss the “appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees of Cornell Grade School (5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (1).
Action as Result of Closed Session
Approval Items
Approve FY15 Tentative Budget
Approve to Change September Board of Education Meeting to Wednesday, September 24, 2014 at 7:00pm
Set Budget Hearing for Wednesday, September 24, 2014 at 6:45pm
Approval to hire Music Teacher for the 2014-15 school year
Approval to hire Part-time Cook for 2014-15 school Year
Upcoming Items
Adoption on FY15 Budget
FY14 Audit Information on September 24
Open Matters of Discussion - Board Input
Adjournment
Board of Education Agenda
July 23, 2014
July 18, 2014
Cornell Grade School #426
Board of Education Regular Meeting
July 23, 2014
Call to Order: 7:00pm – Cafeteria
Roll Call
Welcome Guests and Visitors
Communications
Approval of Closed Session and Regular Meeting Minutes from June 25, 2014
Approval of Agenda
Financial Report – Fund Balances as of June 30, 2014
Approval of Tentative Budget for FY14
Approval of Bills and Requisitions
Old Board Business
Summer Work Update
Security Cameras
IEMA Grant - Blinds
Transportation Contract Extension
Athletic Hall of Fame
Second Reading Board Policy
New Board Business
Opening School Information
Summer Faculty Letter
Auditor Visit
Registration Information (8/7 & 8/8)
Tentative Budget
Breakfast for the Teachers
Closed Session for Personnel Matters
The Board of Education will go into closed session to discuss the “appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees of Cornell Grade School (5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (1).
Action as Result of Closed Session
Approval Items
Approve Transportation Contract
Set Special Meeting Date to Discuss Setting Board Goals
Upcoming Items
Approval on Tentative FY14 Budget for Adoption in September
Open Matters of Discussion - Board Input
Adjournment
Board of Education Agenda
June 2014
June 22, 2014
Cornell Grade School #426
Board of Education Regular Meeting
June 25, 2014
Call to Order: 7:00pm – Cafeteria
Roll Call
Welcome Guests and Visitors – Opportunity for Public Comment
Communications
Approval of Closed Session and Regular Meeting Minutes from May 21, 2014
Approval of Special Session Minutes from June 11, 2014
Approval of Agenda
Financial Report – Fund Balances as of May 31, 2014
Approval of Bills and Requisitions
Old Board Business
Window Shades (IEMA/Matching Grant)
Security Cameras (Matching Grant)
Telephone/Building Notification System
Roof/HLS Bonds
Board Secretary Discussion
Transportation Contract
New Board Business
Transfer of Funds - Action
Abolish Working Cash Fund
Review Closed Session Minutes
Verbatim Closed Session Minutes
Extra-Curricular Assignments
Athletic Hall-of-Fame Discussion
Students of the Month
Request for Full-time Employee students to attend school next year
First Reading Board Policy
Non-Certified Salaries
Superintendent Contract
Closed Session for Personnel Matters
The Board of Education will go into closed session to discuss the “appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees of Cornell Grade School (5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (1).
“collective negotiation matters between the public body and its employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedule for one or more classes of employees.” (5 ILCS 120/2 (C) (2)
Action as Result of Closed Session
Approval Items
Approve Attendance of Employee Children as presented
Approve Transfer of $16,929 from the Education Fund to the Building Fund as per the FY14 Budget in September
Approve Resolution to Abolish Working Cash Fund as of June 30, 2014 and transfer all the funds to the Operations and Building Fund
Approve Resolution to Establish Working Cash Fund as of July 1, 2014
Approve Closed Meeting Minutes for the past six months to remain closed
Approve that all Verbatim Closed Meeting Minutes prior to December 2012 are to be destroyed
Approve Installing Shades as Presented
Approve Installing Camera System as Presented
Approve Installing Phone System as Presented
Approve Non-Certified Salaries
Approve Superintendent Contract and Salary
Upcoming Items
Board Goals for FY14
Superintendent Goals
Preliminary FY14 Budget
Open Matters of Discussion - Board Input
Adjournment
Board of Education Agenda
May 21, 2014
May 19, 2014
Cornell Grade School #426
Board of Education Public Hearing
May 21, 2014
Call to Order: 6:45pm
Roll Call
Welcome Guests and Visitors
Public Comment
Adjournment
Cornell Grade School #426
Board of Education Regular Meeting
May 21, 2014
Call to Order: 7:00pm – Cafeteria
Roll Call
Welcome Guests and Visitors – Opportunity for Public Comment
Communications
Approval of Closed Session and Regular Meeting Minutes from April 16, 2014
Approval of Agenda
Financial Report – Fund Balances as of April 30, 2014
Approval of Bills and Requisitions
Old Board Business
Student Handbook Committee Meeting
Milk Bids for 2014-15
GSA FY15 Update
Graduation – Thursday, May 22, 2014 at 7:00pm
New Board Business
Student of the Month
Athletic Banquet
Negotiations
School Liability Insurance
Security Grant
School Registration and School Kits
MAP Testing Results
Transportation Contract
Closed Session for Personnel Matters
The Board of Education will go into closed session to discuss the “appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees of Cornell Grade School (5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (1).)
“collective negotiation matters between the public body and its employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedule for one or more classes of employees.” (5 ILCS 120/2 (C) (2)
Action as Result of Closed Session
Approval Items
Approve to Accept Milk Bids
Approve to Hire Science/Computer Science Teacher for 2014-15
Approve to Hire Part-time Music/Band Teacher for 2014-15
Approve Waiver of Section5/10-20, 12a of the Illinois School Code to allow non-resident children of full-time Cornell CCSD 426 children to attend school for less than the 110% per capita tuition charge.
Approve 2014-15 Student Handbook as presented
Approve Superintendent to accept School Insurance Bids
Upcoming Items
Committee Meetings – Finance/Negotiations
Superintendent Contract
Transfer of Funds
Abolish Working Cash
End First Maintenance Grant
Open Matters of Discussion - Board Input
Adjournment
Board Agenda
April 16, 2014
April 15, 2014
Cornell Grade School #426
Board of Education Regular Meeting
April 16, 2014
Call to Order: 7:00pm – Cafeteria
Roll Call
Welcome Guests and Visitors – Opportunity for Public Comment
Communications
Approval of Closed Session and Regular Meeting Minutes from March 19, 2014
Approval of Agenda
Financial Report – Fund Balances as of March 31, 2014
Approval of Bills and Requisitions
Old Board Business
2014-15 Athletics Update
Employees’ Children Enrollment
Crisis Go
School/Community Notification System
Mowing Bids
Student Handbook Committee
New Board Business
Election of Treasurer
Set Dates and Times for Regular Meetings
Committee Assignments
Science Fair State Qualifiers
Student of the Month
Second Reading School Policy Manual Updates
Summer School Dates/Costs
Free/Reduced Lunch Programs
School Registration Fees
IDPH Dental Grant
Graduation – Thursday, May 22, 2014 at 7:00pm
MAP Testing – May
Milk Bids
GSA FY15
Closed Session for Personnel Matters
The Board of Education will go into closed session to discuss the “appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees of Cornell Grade School (5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (1).)
“collective negotiation matters between the public body and its employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedule for one or more classes of employees.” (5 ILCS 120/2 (C) (2)
Action as Result of Closed Session
Approval Items
Approve Mowing Bids
Approve Summer School Dates/Pay for Miss Coonan
Approve for Superintendent to Accept Milk & Bread Bids
Approve Raising Price for a School Lunch from $2.50 to $2.60
Approve Raising Reduced Lunch Price from $0.40 to $0.50
Approve to Raise Breakfast Price from $1.75 to $1.85
Approve to Raise Reduced Breakfast Price from $.30 to $.40
Approve Board of Education Meeting Dates and Times
Approve Registration Fees for 2014-15 at $70/student
Approve School Board Policies as Presented
Approve Treasurer for 2014-15
Approve to hire Elementary Education Teacher for the 2014-15 School Year
Approve to hire .5 FTE Music teacher for the 2014-15 School Year
Approve to hold a Public Hearing at 6:45pm on Wednesday, May 21, 2014.
Upcoming Items
Negotiation Dates
End of the Year Activities
Committee Meetings – Finance/Negotiations
Public Hearing on Waiver
Open Matters of Discussion - Board Input
Adjournment
Board Agenda
March 14, 2014
Cornell Grade School #426
Board of Education Regular Meeting
March 19, 2014
Call to Order: 7:00pm – Cafeteria
Roll Call
Welcome Guests and Visitors – Opportunity for Public Comment
Communications
Approval of Closed Session and Regular Meeting Minutes from February 19, 2014
Approval of Agenda
Financial Report – Fund Balances as of February 28, 2014
Approval of Bills and Requisitions
Old Board Business
Music Teacher
Teacher Evaluations/Retention
Track/Field & PTC
2014-15 Athletics
Crisis Go
BuyBoard
New Board Business
Building/Grounds/Transportation Committee Report
Student Handbook Committee
Science Fair
Student of the Month
IPA Luncheon
ISAT
First Reading School Policy Manual Updates
Employees’ Children Enrollment
Mowing Bids
School/Community Notification System
Closed Session for Personnel Matters
(The Board of Education will go into closed session to discuss the “appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees of Cornell Grade School (5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (1).)
Action as Result of Closed Session
Approval Items
Approval for Educational Employment for 2014-15 – Roll Call for each employee:
Tiffany Sullivan (Kindergarten) – Year 4
Christina Bowman (Teachers’ Aide) – Year 3
Amanda Coonan (Resource/Special Education) – Year 3
Matthew Hagaman (Science/Computers/Technology) – Year 3
Kim McHenry (Art) – Year 3
Deanna Rousonelos (Third Grade) – Year 3
Jaime Wykes (Fifth Grade) – Year 3
Christy Ahrends (Jr. High English/Title I) – Year 2
Samantha Foley (First Grade) – Year 2
Abby Morstatter (Fourth Grade) – Year 2
Approve to Accept Mowing Bids
Approve to hire part-time Music Teacher for 2014-15 School Year
Approve changes to the 2014-15 School Schedule
Approve to continue Athletic Co-op with Flanagan
Upcoming Items
Negotiation Dates
Milk and Bread Bids
Registration Fees
Lunch/Breakfast Fees
Field Trips
Committee Meetings
Open Matters of Discussion - Board Input
Adjournment
Board Agenda
February 19, 2014
February 17, 2014
Cornell Grade School #426
Board of Education Regular Meeting
February 19, 2014
Call to Order: 7:00pm – Board Room
Roll Call
Welcome Guests and Visitor
Public Comment
Communications
Approval of Closed Session and Regular Meeting Minutes from January 15, 2014
Approval of Agenda
Financial Report – Fund Balances as of January 31, 2014
Approval of Bills and Requisitions
Old Board Business
MAP Testing – Update
Teacher Evaluations
Music Contract
New Board Business
IESA Membership
Athletics Update
Projected Athletic Costs for FY15
Economic Interest Forms
Illinois State Security Grant
IASA Meeting Update
PARCC Information
National Buy Board
Crisis Go – Emergency Crisis Plan
ISEBC – Health Insurance
Student of the Month
Closed Session for Personnel Matters
The Board of Education will go into closed session to discuss the “appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees of Cornell Grade School (5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (1).
Action as Result of Closed Session
Approval Items
Approve Membership in the IESA
Approve Head Track Coach
Approve Buy Board Resolution
Approve Music Contract for 2014-15
Upcoming Items
Teacher Retention Recommendations
Building/Grounds/Transportation Meeting – Set Date
Open Matters of Discussion - Board Input
Adjournment
Board Agenda
January 13, 2014
Cornell Grade School #426
Board of Education Regular Meeting
January 15, 2014
Call to Order: 7:00pm – Board Room
Roll Call
Welcome Guests and Visitor
Public Comment
Communications
Approval of Closed Session and Regular Meeting Minutes from December 18, 2013
Approval of Agenda
Financial Report – Fund Balances as of December 31, 2013
Approval of Bills and Requisitions
Old Board Business
Accounting Firms – Auditors
Music/Band Contract
Second Reading Board Policies
Public School Calendar
New Board Business
Student of the Month
Review July 2013 – December 2013 Closed Session Minutes
Teacher Evaluations
Winter Bench Marking – MAP testing
Volleyball/Track Update
Closed Session for Personnel Matters
The Board of Education will go into closed session to discuss the “appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees of Cornell Grade School (5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (1).
Action as Result of Closed Session
Approval Items
Approve Mack and Associates as Accounting Firm for 2014 Audit
Approve School Board Policies as presented
Approve Public School Calendar as presented
Approve payment of Phillips and Associates bill for 2013 Audit
Approve to keep closed all Closed Session Minutes from July 2013 – December 2013
Upcoming Items
Teachers - Handbook Committee Meeting
Economic Interest Forms
Teacher Retention Recommendations - March
Open Matters of Discussion - Board Input
Adjournment
Board Agenda
December 18, 2013
December 15, 2013
Cornell Grade School #426
Board of Education Regular Meeting
December 18, 2013
Call to Order: 7:00pm – Board Room
Roll Call
Welcome Guests and Visitor
Public Comment
Communications
Approval of Closed Session and Regular Meeting Minutes from November 20, 2013
Approval of Agenda
Financial Report – Fund Balances as of November 30, 2013
Approval of Bills and Requisitions
Old Board Business
Accounting Firms - Auditors
Track and Field
Tax Levy
Bond Abatement for FY15
Music Contract/Bill
Board of Education Breakfast
New Board Business
First Reading Board Policies
Public School Calendar
Student of the Month
Closed Session for Personnel Matters
The Board of Education will go into closed session to discuss the “appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees of Cornell Grade School (5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (1).
Action as Result of Closed Session
Approval Items
Approve FY15 Tax Levy as presented
Approve to Abate $23,025 of the FY15 Alternative Revenue Bonds
Approve Music Contract with Flanagan-Cornell Unit4 for 2013-14 School Year
Approve Cornell Track Season for 2014
Approve Auditor for 2014-15 School Year
Upcoming Items
FY15 Public School Calendar
Review Closed Session Minutes
Board of Education Breakfast on December 20, 2013 for the teachers
Open Matters of Discussion - Board Input
Adjournment
Board Agenda
November 20, 2013
November 18, 2013
Cornell Grade School #426
Board of Education Regular Meeting
November 20, 2013
Call to Order: 7:00pm – Board Room
Roll Call
Welcome Guests and Visitor
Public Comment
Communications
Approval of Closed Session and Regular Meeting Minutes from October 16, 2013
Approval of Agenda
Financial Report – Fund Balances as of October 31, 2013
Approval of Bills and Requisitions
Old Board Business
AFR – Budget Reduction Plan
PTC Track Fund Raiser
New Board Business
FY15 Tax Levy Information
School Report Card
Accounting Firms
Halloween Parties
Veterans’ Day Assembly
Parent/Teacher Conferences
Board Christmas Gift
Athletics
Abatement of half of the FY 15 Bond
Building and Grounds Update
Closed Session for Personnel Matters
The Board of Education will go into closed session to discuss the “appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees of Cornell Grade School (5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (1).
Action as Result of Closed Session
Approval Items
Approve Budget Reduction Plan as presented
Approve School Report Card
Upcoming Items
Open Matters of Discussion - Board Input
Adjournment
Board Meeting Agenda
October 16, 2013
October 14, 2013
Cornell Grade School #426
Board of Education Regular Meeting
October 16, 2013
Call to Order: 7:00pm – Board Room
Roll Call
Welcome Guests and Visitor
Public Comment
Communications
Approval of Closed Session and Regular Meeting Minutes from September 18, 2013
Approval of Agenda
Financial Report – Fund Balances as of September 30, 2013
Approval of Bills and Requisitions
Old Board Business
School Board Policies
Fire Alarm Update
Building/Grounds
Seniority List
State Pension Reform Update
Track Costs
New Board Business
AFR Presentation – Rick Phillips
Fall Fest
Grandparents Day
Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance
Closed Session for Personnel Matters
The Board of Education will go into closed session to discuss the “appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees of Cornell Grade School (5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (1).
Action as Result of Closed Session
Approval Items
Approve Annual Financial Report as Presented
Approve FY14 Seniority List as Presented
Approve Changes in Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance
Upcoming Items
FY15 Tax Levy
Open Matters of Discussion - Board Input
Adjournment
Board Meeting Agenda
September 18, 2013
September 15, 2013
Cornell Grade School #426
Budget Hearing
September 18, 2013
Call to Order: 6:45pm – Board Room
Roll Call
Budget Presentation
Public Comments
Adjournment
Cornell Grade School #426
Board of Education Regular Meeting
September 18, 2013
Call to Order: 7:00pm – Board Room
Roll Call
Welcome Guests and Visitors
Communications
Approval of Closed Session and Regular Meeting Minutes from August 14, 2013
Approval of Agenda
Financial Report – Fund Balances as of August 31, 2013
Approval of Bills and Requisitions
Old Board Business
Energy Efficiency Grant
Fire Alarm Update
Doors Unlimited
CHS Homecoming – September 14, 2013
New Board Business
Policy/Handbook Committee
First Reading Board Policies
Building/Grounds & Transportation Committee
IDEAL 3-year Asbestos Inspection
Field Trip Requests
Seniority List
MAP Testing Information
Honda STEM Grant Information
Open House Update
Junior High Fall Ball Dance
Athletic Director Update
Student Discipline Update
Pension Update
Closed Session for Personnel Matters
The Board of Education will go into closed session to discuss the “appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees of Cornell Grade School (5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (1).
Action as Result of Closed Session
Approval Items
Approve FY14 Budget
Approve to pay Doors Unlimited Bill
Approve FY14 Seniority List as Presented
Upcoming Items
FY13 Audit Information
Open Matters of Discussion - Board Input
Adjournment
Board Meeting Agenda
August 14, 2013
August 13, 2013
Cornell Grade School #426
Board of Education Regular Meeting
August 14, 2013
Call to Order: 7:00pm – Board Room
Roll Call
Welcome Guests and Visitors
Communications
Approval of Closed Session and Regular Meeting Minutes from July 24, 2013
Approval of Special Session Meeting Minutes from July 30, 2013
Approval of Agenda
Financial Report – Fund Balances as of July 31, 2013
Approval of Bills and Requisitions
Old Board Business
Summer Work Update – Informational
Grounds, Doors, Piping, Doors and Dishwasher
CMI/Green and Associates
Building Committee
Athletic Committee
New Board Business
Opening School Information
ROE Occupancy Permit
August Calendar – Monday, August 26, 2013 at 6:45pm
CHS Homecoming – September 14, 2013
Mission and Vision Statement
FY14 Updated Tentative Budget and September Hearing
2014 Track Season
Fire Alarm
Application for Recognition of Schools
Closed Session for Personnel Matters
The Board of Education will go into closed session to discuss the “appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees of Cornell Grade School (5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (1).
Action as Result of Closed Session
Approval Items
Approve FY14 Tentative Budget
Set Budget Hearing for Wednesday, September 18, 2013 at 6:45pm
Approve ROE Occupancy Permit
Approve to adopt Mission and Vision Statement
Approve to move money from the Energy Efficiency Grant to pay the CMI Bill
Approve to pay CMI Bill for $36,154 upon approval from Green and Associates
Approve to pay Doors Unlimited Bill for $11,069
Approve to Eliminate Track for the 2014 Season
Approve to upgrade fire alarm system to communicate with LivCom
Approve Application for Recognition of Schools
Upcoming Items
Adoption on FY14 Budget
FY13 Audit Information
Open Matters of Discussion - Board Input
Adjournment
Board Meeting Agenda
July 24, 2013
July 21, 2013
Cornell Grade School #426
Board of Education Regular Meeting
July 24, 2013
Call to Order: 7:00pm – Cafeteria
Roll Call
Welcome Guests and Visitors
Communications
Approval of Closed Session and Regular Meeting Minutes from June 19, 2013
Approval of Special Session Meeting Minutes from July 2, 2013
Approval of Agenda
Financial Report – Fund Balances as of June 30, 2013
Approval of Tentative Budget for FY14
Approval of Bills and Requisitions
Old Board Business
Summer Work Update – Informational
Grounds, Doors, Piping, Doors and Dishwasher
Board Member Training
PTC Playground Equipment
New Board Business
Opening School Information
Summer Faculty Letter
Auditor Visit
Registration Information
Mission and Vision Statement Discussion
Non-Certified Staff Salaries
Superintendent Salaries
Teacher Resignations
Closed Session for Personnel Matters
The Board of Education will go into closed session to discuss the “appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees of Cornell Grade School (5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (1).
Action as Result of Closed Session
Approval Items
Approve Non-Certified Salaries
Approve Superintendent Salary
Accept Letters of Resignation
Upcoming Items
Open Matters of Discussion - Board Input
Adjournment
Board Meeting Agenda
June 19, 2013
June 15, 2013
Cornell Grade School #426
Board of Education Regular Meeting
June 19, 2013
Call to Order: 7:00pm – Cafeteria
Roll Call
Welcome Guests and Visitors
Communications
Approval of Closed Session and Regular Meeting Minutes from May 15, 2013
Approval of Agenda
Financial Report – Fund Balances as of May 31, 2013
Approval of Bills and Requisitions
Old Board Business
Summer Work Update - Informational
Board Member Training
New Board Business
Transfer of Funds
Abolish Working Cash Fund
Tentative Contact with the CEA
ISAT Scores – Informational
Review Closed Session Minutes
Prevailing Wage Resolution
PTC Playground Equipment
Extra-Curricular Assignments
Committee Meetings
Student of the Month
Closed Session for Personnel Matters
The Board of Education will go into closed session to discuss the “appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees of Cornell Grade School (5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (1).
“collective negotiation matters between the public body and its employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedule for one or more classes of employees.” (5 ILCS 120/2 (C) (2)
Action as Result of Closed Session
Approval Items
Approve Transfer of $20,000 from the Education Fund to the Building Fund as per the FY13 Budget in September
Approve Resolution to Abolish Working Cash Fund as of June 30, 2013 and transfer all the funds to the Operations and Building Fund
Approve Resolution to Establish Working Cash Fund as of July 1, 2013
Approve Prevailing Wage Resolution for FY14
Approved Closed Meeting Minutes to remain closed
Approve Technology Director Job Description
Approve Technology Director
Approve Athletic Director Job Description
Approve Contract with CEA for 2013-14 School Year
Upcoming Items
Open Matters of Discussion - Board Input
Adjournment
Board Meeting Agenda
May 15,2013
May 11, 2013
Cornell Grade School #426
Board of Education Regular Meeting
May 15, 2013
Call to Order: 7:00pm – Cafeteria
Roll Call
Welcome Guests and Visitors – Opportunity for Public Comment
Communications
Approval of Closed Session and Regular Meeting Minutes from April 17, 2013
Approval of Agenda
Financial Report – Fund Balances as of April 30, 2013
Approval of Bills and Requisitions
Old Board Business
Green and Associates
Milk & Bread Bids
Graduation is Thursday, May 23rd at 7:00pm.
Summer School Update
New Board Business
Building & Grounds/Transportation Report
Policy/Handbook Committee
Finance/Negotiations Committee
Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week
Change July Board of Education Meeting
School Maintenance Project Grant
Students of the Month
Technology Update
Closed Session for Personnel Matters
The Board of Education will go into closed session to discuss the “appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees of Cornell Grade School (5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (1).
“collective negotiation matters between the public body and its employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedule for one or more classes of employees.” (5 ILCS 120/2 (C) (2)
Action as Result of Closed Session
Approval Items
Approve to reschedule the July 17, 2013 Regular Board Meeting to Wednesday, July 24, 2013 at 7:00pm at Cornell Grade School.
Approve School Maintenance Grant as presented
Approve the Updated Board Policies as presented
Approve the 2013-14 Student Handbook as presented
Approve the 2013-14 Crisis Management Plan as presented
Approve Milk/Bread Bids as presented
Approve School Maintenance Project Grant as presented
Set Special Meeting Date on Thursday, May 30, 2013 at 5:00pm
Upcoming Items
Open Matters of Discussion - Board Input
Adjournment
March 18, 2013
Cornell Grade School #426
Board of Education Regular Meeting
March 20, 2013
Call to Order: 7:00pm – Cafeteria
Roll Call
Welcome Guests and Visitors – Opportunity for Public Comment
Pause for Applause
7th Grade Girls’ Volleyball Team
Science Fair Students
Communications
Approval of Closed Session and Regular Meeting Minutes from February 20, 2013
Approval of Agenda
Financial Report – Fund Balances as of February 28, 2013
Approval of Bills and Requisitions
Old Board Business
Green and Associates - Informational
One Cent County Schools’ Facilities Tax Resolution
New Board Business
Financial Committee Report
Student Handbook Committee
Science Fair Results
Student of the Month
IASB Spring Dinner
IPA Luncheon
ISAT
PBIS
Library Grant
Mowing Bids
Closed Session for Personnel Matters
(The Board of Education will go into closed session to discuss the “appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees of Cornell Grade School (5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (1).)
Action as Result of Closed Session
Approval Items
Approve Resolution for Reduction in Force
Approval for Teachers Employment for 2012 -13
Tiffany Sullivan – Year 3
Samantha Preisch – Year 2
Deanna Hester – Year 2
Jaime Wykes – Year 2
Matthew Hagaman – Year 2
Kim McHenry – Year 2
Approve to Accept Mowing Bids
Upcoming Items
Proposal for Summer Work
Negotiation Dates
Milk and Bread Bids
End of Year Field Trips
Committee Meetings
Seating a New Board
Open Matters of Discussion - Board Input
Adjournment
February Board Agenda
February 20, 2013
February 19, 2013
Cornell Grade School #426
Board of Education Regular Meeting
February 20, 2013
Call to Order: 7:00pm – Cafeteria
Roll Call
Welcome Guests and Visitors – Opportunity for Public Comment
Cornell Elementary Education Association
Communications
Approval of Special and Closed Session minutes from January 24, 2013
Approval of Special and Closed Session minutes from January 30, 2013
Approval of Closed Session and Regular Meeting Minutes from January 16, 2013
Approval of Agenda
Financial Report – Fund Balances as of January 31, 2013
Approval of Bills and Requisitions
Old Board Business
Green & Associates
One Cent County Schools’ Facilities Tax Resolution
Seniority List
New Board Business
Financial Committee Report
Student Handbook Policy Committee Report
Economic Interest Forms
Student of the Month
Illinois 5Essentials
Pre School Screening – February 15
ISAT Scores
School Improvement Day
PBIS
Closed Session for Personnel Matters
(The Board of Education will go into closed session to discuss the “appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees of Cornell Grade School (5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (1).)
Action as Result of Closed Session
Approval Items
Approve Resignation of Non-Certified Staff
Approve Resignation of Extracurricular Coach
Approve of Seniority List as Presented
Approve Posting of Non-Certified Position
Upcoming Items
Building and Grounds Committee Meeting
Handbook Committee Meeting
Teacher Retention Recommendation
Open Matters of Discussion - Board Input
Adjournment
December Board Meeting Agenda
December 19, 2012
December 15, 2012
Cornell Grade School #426
Board of Education Regular Meeting
December 19, 2012
Call to Order: 7:00pm – Board Room
Roll Call
Welcome Guests and Visitors
Communications
Approval of Special and Closed Session minutes from November 28, 2012
Approval of Special and Closed Session minutes from December 12, 2012
Approval of Closed Session and Regular Meeting Minutes from November 14, 2012
Approval of Agenda
Financial Report – Fund Balances as of November 30, 2012
Approval of Bills and Requisitions
Old Board Business
Green & Associates/Building & Grounds
Clark and Associate Final Bill
Sanitary Piping Project
One Cent County Facilities Tax Resolution
Tax Levy
Lunch for a Cause
New Board Business
Building & Grounds/Transportation Committee
Finance Committee
First Reading of School Board Policy Amendments
Teacher Evaluation Instrument
Crisis Management Plan
Library Grant
Student of the Month
Homework/Late Assignment Change
PBIS Recognition
School Calendar
Closed Session for Personnel Matters
(The Board of Education will go into closed session to discuss the “appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees of Cornell Grade School (5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (1).)
Action as Result of Closed Session
Approval Items
Approve of Tax Levy as presented
Approve to pay GB Clark Corporation $37,273.00
Upcoming Action Items
Open Matters of Discussion - Board Input
Adjournment
November Board Agenda
November 10, 2012
Cornell Grade School #426
Board of Education Regular Meeting
November 14, 2012
Call to Order: 7:00pm – Board Room
Roll Call
Welcome Guests and Visitors
Communications
Approval of Closed Session and Regular Meeting Minutes from October 17, 2012
Approval of Agenda
Financial Report – Fund Balances as of October 31, 2012
Approval of Bills and Requisitions
Old Board Business
Green & Associates/Building & Grounds
Financial Report Update
Compliance Visits – Press Plus
Non-certified Job Descriptions
Veterans’ Day Assembly
Halloween Parade/Parties
Parent/Teacher Conferences
New Board Business
Board Goal Setting Meeting
2012 Tentative Tax Levy
School Report Card
Board Christmas Gift
Bond Payment
Closed Session for Personnel Matters
(The Board of Education will go into closed session to discuss the “appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees of Cornell Grade School (5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (1).)
Action as Result of Closed Session
Approval Items
Upcoming Action Items
Final 2012 Tax Levy
Open Matters of Discussion - Board Input
Adjournment
October Board Meeting Agenda
October 17, 2012
October 12, 2012
Cornell Grade School #426
Board of Education Regular Meeting
October 17, 2012
Call to Order: 7:00pm – Board Room
Roll Call
Welcome Guests and Visitors
Communications
Approval for Closed Session Minutes from October 3, 2012
Approval of Budget Hearing Minutes and the Closed Session and Minutes of Regular Meeting from September 19, 2012
Approval of Agenda
Financial Report – Fund Balances as of September 30, 2012
Approval of Bills and Requisitions
Presentation from Rick Phillips – Auditor’s Report – Action Item
Old Board Business
Green & Associates/Building & Grounds
IASB Fall Dinner – October 4, 2012
Fall Fest & Book Fair – October 1, 2012
CHS Ceremony
Grandparents’ Day
Resolution on a 1% County School Facility Tax
New Board Business
Application for Recognition of Schools – Approval
Field Trip Requests – Action Item
Fall Enrollment as of September 30, 2012
Financial Committee & Levy - Discussion
Cornell Survey and Goals
Non-Certified Job Descriptions
PBIS
SWIS Discipline Data
Compliance Visit by the ROE
Veterans' Day Assembly - November 9, 2012 - 10:30am
Halloween Parade - October 25, 2012 - 1:00pm
Crisis Plan Committee
Teacher Evaluation Tool Committee
Technology Committee
Board Goal Setting Meeting
Closed Session for Personnel Matters
(The Board of Education will go into closed session to discuss the “appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees of Cornell Grade School (5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (1).)
Action as Result of Closed Session
Approval Items
Approve of Application for Recognition of Schools
Approve Auditor’s Annual Financial Report
Approve Field Trips as Presented
Approve the resolution directing the Regional Superintendent to certify to the County Clerk the question of imposing school facility sales taxes in the County at the April 9, 2013 general election
Upcoming Action Items
Tentative 2012 Tax Levy
Illinois School Report Card - Action Item
Open Matters of Discussion - Board Input
Adjournment
Special Board Meeting Agenda
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
September 28, 2012
Cornell Grade School #426
Board of Education Special Meeting
Learning Center
October 3, 2012
5:30 p.m.
TENTATIVE AGENDA –Special Meeting
Call to Order
Roll Call
Welcome Guests and Visitors
Closed Session to discuss
Personnel (As per the Illinois Open Meetings Act, “the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body (5 ILCS 120/2 (C) (1)
Action taken after closed session
Other Information
Adjournment
Cornell Grade School #426
Board of Education Special Meeting
Learning Center
October 3, 2012
6:00 p.m.
TENTATIVE AGENDA –Special Meeting
Call to Order
Roll Call
Welcome Guests and Visitors
Closed Session to discuss
Board Self-Evaluation – Dean Langdon
Action taken after closed session
Other Information
Adjournment
Budget Hearing Agenda
September 19, 2012
September 18, 2012
Cornell Grade School #426
Board of Education Meeting
September 19, 2012
6:30pm – Board Room
BUDGET HEARING
Call to Order
Roll Call
Budget Presentation
Public Comments
Adjournment
September Board Meeting Agenda
September 19, 2012
September 18, 2012
Cornell Grade School #426
Board of Education Regular Meeting
September 19, 2012
Call to Order: 7:00pm – Board Room
Roll Call
Welcome Guests and Visitors
Communications
Approval of Special Session Meeting Minutes of September 5, 2012
Approval of Closed Session and Minutes of Regular Meeting from July 25, 2012
Approval of Agenda
Financial Report – Fund Balances as of August 31, 2012
Approval of Bills and Requisitions
Old Board Business
IASB Information
Green & Associates
Building & Grounds/Transportation
Ag Shop Sale
New Board Business
Teacher Evaluation Committee
K-5 Leadership Committee Meeting & Curriculum Committee Report
Fall Fest – October 1, 2012 – 5:30pm to 7:30pm
ITBS Parent Letter
Handbook Committee
IASB Fall Dinner – October 4, 2012
Athletic Committee
Finance Committee
Copier Bids
Basketball Coach
School Board Packets – September 25, 2012
AYP Report
JH Winter Ball
Non-Certified Salary
IASA Conference
Field Trip Request
Closed Session for Personnel Matters (The Board of Education will go into closed session to discuss the “appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees of Cornell Grade School (5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (1).)
Action as Result of Closed Session
Approval Items
Upcoming Action Items
FY12 Audit Information
Open Matters of Discussion
Adjournment
oard Meeting Agenda
August 2012
August 10, 2012
Cornell Grade School #426
Board of Education Regular Meeting
August 15, 2012
Call to Order: 7:00pm – Computer Lab
Roll Call
Welcome Guests and Visitors
Communications
Approval of Minutes from Closed Session and Regular Session Meeting from July 25, 2012
Approval of Agenda
Financial Report – Fund Balances as of July 31, 2012
Approval of Bills and Requisitions
Old Business
Building walk through
Building Committee/PTC Report
Unit 74 and Stipend Cost for Morning Person
Non-Certified Costs from other districts
Computers - Symantec Update – Backup Exec
Bennett Proposal for Power Supply for Video Surveillance System – Action
Building Progress
New Business
Opening School Information
ROE Occupancy Permit – Action Item
Enrollment Information
IDPH – Miles of Smiles Grant - Informational
New Teacher Boot Camp - Informational
FY13 Updated Tentative Budget and September Hearing – Action Items
Open House – August 27, 2012 at 6:30
New Superintendents’ Meeting – Informational
Give Superintendent permission to accept bids for copiers – Action
Principal Evaluation
IASB – Starting Right Program
Other Items
Closed Session for Personnel Matters (The Board of Education will go into closed session to discuss the “appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees of Cornell Grade School (5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (1).)
Action as Result of Closed Session
Action Items
Upcoming Action Items
Open Matters of Discussion
Adjournment