Illinois State Board of Education met May 18.
Here is the agenda provided by the board:
1. Roll Call/Pledge of Allegiance
A. Consideration of and Possible Actions on Any Requests for Participation in Meeting by Other Means
2. Public Participation
A. Individuals who wish to sign up for public participation may complete 1) an online form that will be available from 8:30 a.m. until the start of the meeting on May 18, or 2) sign in on a public participation sign-in sheet that will be available at 100 N First Street, Springfield, IL from 8:30 a.m. until the start of the meeting. Participants will be able to review the guidelines and indicate if they wish to speak in person or via phone. Phone participants may dial-in: (571) 317-3112; Access Code: 919-127-637
3. Presentations
A. 2021 Report Card Final Update
B. COVID Recovery Funds Dashboard
4. Discussion
A. Strategic Plan Update | Priority Learning Standards (1.2) and the Braiding and Blending Pilot (2.2.3)
B. CPS Inquiry Update
C. State Assessment Update
5. Public Participation (as needed)
6. Closed Session (as needed)
A. The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body or legal counsel for the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee of the public body or against legal counsel for the public body to determine its validity. However, a meeting to consider an increase in compensation to a specific employee of a public body that is subject to the Local Government Wage Increase Transparency Act may not be closed and shall be open to the public and posted and held in accordance with this Act. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) B. Litigation, when an action against, affecting or on behalf of the particular public body has been filed and is pending before a court or administrative tribunal, or when the public body finds that an action is probable or imminent, in which case the basis for the finding shall be recorded and entered into the minutes of the closed meeting. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11) C. Meetings between internal or external auditors and governmental audit committees, finance committees, and their equivalents, when the discussion involves internal control weaknesses, identification of potential fraud risk areas, known or suspected frauds, and fraud interviews conducted in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards of the United States of America. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(29)
7. Superintendent’s Report – Consent Agenda
*All action consideration items listed with an asterisk (*) below are considered to be routine and will be enacted in one motion and vote. Any board member who wishes separate discussion on any item listed on the consent agenda may remove that item from the consent agenda, in which event, the item will be considered in its normal sequence.
A. *Approval of Minutes- Plenary Minutes: April 20, 2022
B. *Approval for Publication- Part 1 (Public Schools Evaluation, Recognition and Supervision) Public Acts 101-643; 102-411; 102-584
C. *Approval for Publication– Part 24 (Standards for All Illinois Educators) Illinois Professional Educator Standards
D. *Approval for Adoption – Part 1 (Public Schools Evaluation, Recognition and Supervision) Bullying Policy Submission Requirements
E. *Approval for Adoption – Part 1 (Public Schools Evaluation, Recognition and Supervision) Public Acts 102-44; 102-55; 102-195; 102-357; 102-405
F. *Approval for Adoption - Part 1 (Public Schools Evaluation, Recognition and Supervision) Comprehensive Sexual Health Education
G. *Approval for Adoption - Part 30 (Programs for the Preparation of Principals in Illinois) and 33 (Programs for the Preparation of Superintendents in Illinois)
H. *Approval for Adoption – Part 228 (Transitional Bilingual Education)
I. *Approval for Adoption - Parts 226 (Special Education) and 401 (Special Education Facilities Under Section 14-7.02 of the School Code)
J. *Contracts & Grants Over $1 Million – Approval of IGA with ROE #9 to administer Learning Technology Center
K. *Contracts & Grants Over $1 Million – Approval of Request for Proposals for Summer Migrant Education Programs
L. *Contracts & Grants Over $1 Million – Approval of Preschool Development Grant Birth – 5, Year 3 – National Louis University
M. *Approval of Cut Scores for Redesigned Licensure Exams
8. Contracts & Grants Over $1 Million - Approval to Release FY 2023 IL-EMPOWER Continuation Grant Allocations Exceeding $1 Million
9. Upcoming Board Action
A. Contracts & Grants Over $1 Million - Significant Revenue Loss Grants
B. Contracts & Grants Over $1 Million – FY2023 Virtual Coaching/Mentoring for New Teachers
C. Contracts & Grants Over $1 Million – Award of Invitation for Bid for USDA Foods Warehousing and Distribution
D. Contracts & Grants Over $1 Million – Request Approval to Release FY 2023 Parent Mentor Program Grant Exceeding $1 Million to Southwest Organizing Project (State General Revenue Funds)
E. Approval of Enhanced General Supervision Plan Regarding CPS Special Education F. Approval of State Educator Preparation and Licensure Board Appointees
G. Approval of the Revised FY 2023 Board Meeting Calendar
10. Announcements and Reports
A. Superintendents/Senior Staff Announcements
B. Chair of the Board’s Report
C. Member Reports
11. Information Items
A. ISBE Financial and Administrative Monthly Reports
B. FOIA Monthly Reports
12. Adjourn
https://www.isbe.net/Documents_Board_Meetings/20220518-Agenda.pdf
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