Peoria Standard

The Peoria Public Schools Board of Education met Feb. 21 to accept gifts.

Here is the meeting's agenda, as provided by the board:

"Peoria Public Schools is governed by a School Board consisting of 7 members. The Boards powers and duties include the authority to adopt, enforce and monitor all policies for the management and governance of the Districts schools. Official action by the School Board may only occur at a duly called and legally conducted meeting at which a quorum is physically present. Board of Education members, as individuals, have no authority over school affairs, except as provided by law or as authorized by the Board. (School District Governance - Board Policy 2:10)"

PEORIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING February 21, 2017

DISCIPLINE COMMITTEE MEETING - 4:00 P.M. AGENDA ITEMS

OPENSESSION - Administration Building, Media Room

1. CALL TO ORDER - 4:30 P.M.

2. ROLL CALL

3. MOTION FOR CLOSED SESSION

CLOSED SESSION - Administration Building, Media Room

4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES-February 6, 2017

5. DISCUSSION OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS

6. ADJOURNMENT

OPENSESSION - Administration Building, Board Room

OPENING

1. CALL TO ORDER - 6:30 P.M.

ROLL CALL

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

APPROVAL OF MINUTES-February 6, 2017

COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION - People with Unlimited Potential - PUP

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION - Adopt-A-School Partnership

Most improved Attendance - January

Student Recognition:

Manual Academy EWen Johnston

Robert Williams Demanuel Pride Jazmine Hopkins William Boyd Ethan Ewing Chuncey Fortune Kyrell Johnson Lexus Smith Jazmine Sharp Isaiah Holligan Rayshaun Upchurch Xzavier Jackson Kim Grimes (Teacher)

Peoria High Chiann Legg

Rontez Sims

Elijah Flora Joyce Jefferson Starr Hirstein Nakieya Hardimon-Cotton

Sarah Oakford

Student Board Member Lindqwister

AGENDA ITEMS

Thomas Carter Katylin Graff Deneisha Morgan Amalicia Welsh Victoria Smith Mya Womack Mikenya Alexander Phelam Stokes Rachel Getz (Teacher)

Von Steuben Katlyn Booker Mason Paulsgrove Trenton Stokes Gage Powers Joey Clore Damarius Morrison Danny Tritsch Denayia Mack Tyler Neal Alicia Williams Latrina Redmond Xaven Twomey Karen Lune (Teacher)

7. ANNOUNCEMENTS -

8. DISTRICT PRESENTATION - Organ Donor Drive Christine Hickman

9. PRESENTATION BY AUDIENCE

(Board Policy 2.230 - An individual may address the Board at this time for no more than five minutes with further time allotted as appropriate, at the discretion of the chair and with the Concurrence of the majority of the Board. Total time on anyone subject shall exceed twenty minutes only at the discretion of the chair and with the concurrence of the majority of the Board. Each speaker will fill Out a "Request to Speak to the Board of Education" card and present it to the Board Secretary before the meeting begins.)

10. RESPONSE TO AUDIENCE PRESENTATIONS

INFORMATION ITEMS

(Information items are reports from the Administration to the Board that deal directly with the Board's stated and approved annual objectives for the school district. These reports are intended to update the Board on the progress being made to achieve those goals. While they require no action by the Board, the Superintendent or Board President may ask for a consensus of the Board to be taken in order to provide guidance to the administration. Occasionally the Superintendent may ask to include presentations from the administration or from the community on items of importance to the School district that do not fall into one of the Board's annual

objectives.)

1. National High School Athletic Coaches Association Dr. Dave Kinney 2. First Reading of Updated Policy 6:280 Grading and Promotion

3. Proposed expenditures over $2,500

4. Report of Requests under the Freedom of Information Act and Status of Such Requests

ACTION ITEMS

CONSENT AGENDA

(Action by the Board of Education on the Items listed within the Consent Agenda are adopted by a single motion unless a member of the Board or the Superintendent requests that any such item be removed from the Consent calendar and voted on Separately. Generally, Consent agenda items are matters in which the Board and Superintendent agree are routine in nature and should be acted upon in One motion to Conserve time and permit focus On other-than-routine items on the agenda)

1. GIFTS TO SCHOOL DISTRICT - This meeting- $4,175.00

Year to date - $183,538.13

1926 framed photo, valued at $100.00, by Barb Milaccio to Kellar Primary School Clarinet and case, valued at $75.00, by Betty Fitch to Sterling Middle School (Band Dept.) Snare drum, stand and practice pad, valued at $100.00, Ann Guthrie to Sterling Middle School (Band Dept.) Clarinet and case, valued at $100.00, by Ann Guthrie to Sterling Middle School (Band Dept.) 4 cymbals, 2 mallets, 10 pack drum sticks, valued at $100.00, by Ann Guthrie to Sterling Middle School (Band Dept. Flute and Case, valued at $100.00, by Ann Guthrie to Sterling Middle School (Band Dept.) Snare drum, practice pad and case, valued at $125.00, by Mr. & Mrs. Meinrich to Sterling Middle School (Band Dept.) Violin, bow and case, valued at $150.00, by Ann Guthrie to Sterling Middle School (Band Dept.) Flute and case, valued at $150.00, by Ann Guthrie to Sterling Middle School (Band Dept.) Flute and case, valued at $150.00, by Nan Coleman to Sterling Middle School (Band Dept.) Bundy Coronet, valued at $150.00, by Debra Dukes to Sterling Middle School (Band Dept.) Clarinet, valued at $150.00, by Sandra Campbell to Sterling Middle School (Band Dept.) Clarinet and case, valued at $200.00, by Mr. & Mrs. Norwood to Sterling Middle School (Band Dept.) Trumpet, Mouthpiece and case, valued at $250.00, by Mr. & Mrs. Grindle to Sterling Middle School (Band Dept.) Trombone, valued at $250.00, by Debra Dukes to Sterling Middle School (Band Dept.) Trombone, valued at $250.00, by Ann Guthrie to Sterling Middle School (Band Dept.) Viola, valued at $275.00, by Ann Guthrie to Sterling Middle School (Band Dept.) Clarinet and case, valued at $275.00, by Susan Meinert to Sterling Middle School (Band Dept.) Saxophone-Alto and case, valued at $300.00, by Mr. & Mrs. Whitley to Sterling Middle School (Band Dept.) Viola, bow and case, valued at $925.00, by Mr. & Mrs. Lavalle to Sterling Middle School (Band Dept.)

PAYMENT OF BILLS

PAYMENT FOR TRAVEL

HUMAN RESOURCES REPORT Proposed Action. Appointment, employment, Compensation, performance, resignation, retirement or discharge of an employee.

FIELD TRIP APPROVAL-WOODRUFF CAREER AND TECHNICAL CENTER-CHICAGO, ILLINOIS Proposed Action. That the Board of Education approve an overnight trip for WCTC Culinary students, per Board Policy 6:240. The team will travel to Chicago, IL on March 3, 2017 competing for scholarships in the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation State Championship. No student will be denied participation for inability to pay.

FIELD TRIP APPROVAL - WOODRUFF CAREER AND TECHNICAL CENTER-CHICAGO, ILLINOIS Proposed Action. That the Board of Education approve an overnight trip for WCTC Hair braiding, Barbering, and Cosmetology students, per Board Policy 6:240. The team will travel to Chicago, IL on March 26, 2017 to attend America's Beauty Show Convention where students will encounter various events and innovations in all aspects of beauty with Salon professionals, owners, and other aspiring students. No student will be denied participation for inability to pay.

WASHINGTON GIFTED - LORADO TAFT FIELD SCHOOL CONTRACT SCHOOL-8TH GRADE Proposed Action. That the Board of Education approve the field trip for Washington Gifted 8th grade students to travel to Lorado Taft Field School in Oregon, IL., March 26-30, 2017, per Board Policy 6:240. Students will need to meet certain eligibility requirements promoting attendance and good behavior. The cost of the trip is $300.00 per student. No student will be denied attendance due to inability to pay.

MOBILE CLASSROOM RETURN - CHARTER OAK Proposed Action. That the Board of Education approve the return of the mobile unit that provides four additional classrooms at Charter Oak at the end of the FY17 school year. The annual cost has been $50,880.00 per year.

ARCHITECT OF RECORD Proposed Action. That the Board of Education approve an architect of record for the County School Facilities Sales Tax Program.

CONSIDERATION OF A MOTION AUTHORIZING THE DISTRICT TO APPLY FOR QUALIFIED ZONE ACADEMY BONDS (QZAB) Proposed Action. That the Board of Education authorize the District to apply for Qualified Zone Academy Bonds QZAB Bonds.

APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT Proposed Action. That the Board of Education approve the settlement agreement of a lawsuit brought by Kenneth Rutherford against the Board concerning the Family and Medical Leave Act.

APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION, FIREMAN AND OLERS LOCAL 8 AND THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF PEORIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS CONCERNING A CHARGE OF UNFAIR LABOR PRACTICE AND RELATED CIVIL CASE Proposed Action. That the Board of Education approve the settlement agreement between the Service Employees international Union, Fireman and Oilers Local 8 and the Board of Education resolving a charge of unfair labor practice and a related civil Complaint pending before the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board.

NORTH MOOR ROAD WIDENING/IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Proposed Actions. That the Board of Education approve the attached Certified Resolution, which authorizes the President to execute all documents necessary to Convey to the City of Peoria the following easements upon certain real estate owned by the Board of Education of the City of Peoria, School District 150 in Connection with the City's plans to widen and improve Northmoor Road between University Street and Allen Road:

A Permanent Easement consisting of approximately 0.009 acres (396 sq. ft.) of real estate for the purpose of Construction and maintenance of a retaining wall and for other highway purposes for the total consideration of $800.00; and,

A Temporary Construction Easement Consisting of approximately 7,772 square feet of real estate for a period of three years for the purposes of grading, shaping, Working room and other highway purposes for the total consideration of $1,000.00.

DELIBERATION AGENDA

EXPULSION WITH THE EXPULSION TO BE HELD INABEYANCE Proposed Action. That Expulsion with the Expulsion Held in Abeyance listed on the report dated February 21, 2017 be approved as presented.

REVOCATION OF EXPULSION HELD INABEYANCE Proposed Action. That the revocation of Expulsion Held in Abeyance listed on the report February 21, 2017 be approved as presented.

PRESENTATION AND SUGGESTIONS BY BOARD MEMBERS

REPORTS FROM B OARD COMMITTEES

ADJOURNMENT