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Community Unit School District 201 Board of Education met Aug. 9.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

CALL TO ORDER 

At 6:00 p.m., President Hoover called to order the regular meeting of the Community Unit School District 201 Board of Education. 

Roll Call 

Members present: Leah Conover, Kevin Marren, Angela Steketee, Adina Hoover 

Jessica Radogno arrived at 6:04 p.m. 

Carlos Hevia arrived at 6:07 p.m. 

Members absent: Laura Coyle 

Also present: Superintendent Kevin Carey, Business Manager Anthony Ruelli, and the Superintendent's Administrative Assistant, Shannon Cossairt. 

Pledge of Allegiance 

Adina Hoover led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance. 

CLOSED SESSION 

Motion by Mr. Marren, second by Ms. Conover, to enter closed session to discuss personnel issues and collective bargaining. 

Ayes: Steketee, Marren, Hoover, Conover 

Nays: None. 

Motion Carried. 

The Board entered closed session at 6:02 p.m. 

The Board returned to open session at 6:34 p.m. 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES 

July 19, 2022 

Motion by Ms. Conover, second by Mr. Hevia, to approve the minutes of the July 19, 2022, regular meeting of the Board of Education, as presented. 

Ayes: Conover, Marren, Steketee, Hoover, Radogno, Hevia 

Nays: None. 

Motion Carried. 

July 19, 2022 Closed Session 

Motion by Mr. Hevia, second by Ms. Conover, to approve the minutes of the first closed session of the July 19, 2022, regular meeting of the Board of Education. 

Ayes: Conover, Marren, Steketee, Hoover, Radogno, Hevia 

Nays: None. 

Motion Carried. 

PUBLIC COMMENT 

Public comment was given George Welson. 

CONSENT AGENDA 

Motion by Ms. Radogno, second by Mr. Marren, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. 

1. Personnel Recommendations 

2. Certification of Hazardous Crossing 

3. Board Authorization of Vehicle Use 

4. Approval of Additional July 2022 Expenditure Report 

5. Approval of Student Tour Requests - Athletics 

Ayes: Marren, Radogno, Hevia, Steketee, Hoover, Conover 

Nays: None 

Motion Carried. 

INFORMATION/DISCUSSION 

IASB Superintendent Search 

Patricia Sullivan-Viniard, IASB Executive Search Consultant, introduced herself to the Board of Education. Ms. Viniard will be leading the Superintendent Search on behalf of the IASB. Ms. Viniard reviewed the timeline and the expectations for upcoming dates and meetings. At the August 23, 2022 regularly scheduled meeting, Ms. Viniard will review the survey results with the 

Board. She will also give an update on the Announcement of Vacancy for the Superintendent. 

Sex Education Legislation 

Superintendent Carey reviewed the policy regarding mandated units of study. At this time, we do have a policy in place from the Illinois State Board of Education regarding many aspects of curriculum, which includes sexual health. What is listed in the policy is different than the National Sex Education Standards. In 2022-2023 districts can choose to teach what they currently have in place. This school year nothing is changing for CUSD 201. Over the course of the school year the Board can look at the curriculum. The Board has asked for the District to put together a document of what we are currently teaching in the sex education curriculum. 

TCD/DAOES Joint Agreement 

Superintendent Carey discussed the DAOES agreement being presented for approval at tonight's meeting. DAOES was originally made up of eight districts. The group now includes many districts and the agreement has been updated to include the new districts and what each group would financially earn if the TCD land were to be sold. 

The policy's listed are being presented for a second reading tonight. The Board did not have any further questions. 

Policy Second Reading - 1:30, 2:20, 2:110, 2:120, 2:130, 2:220, 2:230, 2:240, 2:260,3:40, 4:10, 4:60, 4:110, 4:160,4:165, 4:170, 4:175, 5:10, 5:20, 5:30, 5:50, 5:80, 5:90, 5:100, 5:120, 5:125, 5:150, 5:185, 5:200, 5:220, 5:250, 5:330, 6:15, 6:20, 6:50, 6:60, 6:120, 6:135, 6:140, 6:145, 6:160, 6:180, 6:220, 6:235, 6:260, 6:290, 7:15, 7:30, 7:60, 7:70, 7:80, 7:150, 7:160, 7:165, 7:180, 7:190, 7:200, 7:210, 7:220, 7:240, 7:250, 7:260, 7:285, 7:290, 7:310, 7:315, 7:340, 7:345, 8:90 

ACTION ITEM: 

Policy Second Reading - 1:30, 2:20, 2:110, 2:120, 2:130, 2:220, 2:230, 2:240, 2:260,3:40, 4:10, 4:60, 4:110, 4:160, 4:165, 4:170, 4:175, 5:10, 5:20, 5:30, 5:50, 5:80, 5:90, 5:100, 5:120,5:125, 5:150, 5:185, 5:200, 5:220,5:250, 5:330, 6:15, 6:20, 6:50, 6:60, 6:120, 6:135, 6:140, 6:145, 6:160, 6:180, 6:220, 6:235, 6:260, 6:290, 7:15, 7:30, 7:60, 7:70, 7:80, 7:150, 7:160, 7:165, 7:180, 7:190, 7:200, 7:210, 7:220, 7:240, 7:250, 7:260, 7:285, 7:290, 7:310, 7:315, 7:340, 7:345, 8:90 

Motion by Ms. Conover, second by Mr. Marren, to approve policies: 1:30, 2:20, 2:110, 2:120, 2:130, 2:220, 2:230, 2:240, 2:260,3:40, 4:10, 4:60, 4:110, 4:160, 4:165, 4:170, 4:175, 5:10,5:20, 5:30, 5:50, 5:80, 5:90, 5:100, 5:120, 5:125, 5:150, 5:185, 5:200, 5:220, 5:250, 5:330, 6:15, 6:20, 6:50, 6:60, 6:120, 6:135, 6:140, 6:145, 6:160, 6:180, 6:220, 6:235, 6:260, 6:290, 7:15, 7:30, 7:60, 7:70, 7:80, 7:150, 7:160, 7:165, 7:180, 7:190, 7:200, 7:210, 7:220, 7:240, 7:250, 7:260, 7:285, 7:290, 7:310, 7:315, 7:340, 7:345, 8:90, as presented. 

Ayes: Hevia, Steketee, Hoover, Marren, Radogno, Conover 

Nays: None 

Motion Carried. 

Approval of TCD/DAOES Agreement 

Motion by Mr. Hevia, second by Mr. Marren, to approve the TCD/DAOES Joint Agreement, as presented. 

Ayes: Radogno, Hevia, Steketee, Hoover, Conover, Marren 

Nays: None. 

Motion Carried. 

SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT 

Communications 

Superintendent Carey reminded everyone the first day of school for staff is August 15, 2022, and students will return on August 17, 2022. 

FOIA 

A FOIA has been attached in BoardDocs. 

Alliance Legislative Update 

None at this time. 

Update on Meeting Minutes/Agendas/Curriculum 

None at this time. 

BOARD REPORTS 

Board Reports 

Leah Conover inquired about crossing guards and plans for emergency days in the upcoming school year. 

PUBLIC COMMENT 

No public comment was given at this time. 

FUTURE MEETINGS/EVENTS 

Manning New Family Orientation August 11, 6:00 p.m. Manning 

Manning and Miller Supply Drop Off August 15, 4-5:30 p.m. Manning and Miller 

Elementary Family Fun Night (Bring your own Meal) August 15, 5-8:00 p.m. Ty Warner Park 

First Day of Student Attendance August 17 PLC Dismissal Times 

Pre-School Screening (by appointment only) August 19 South School 

CUSD 201 School Board Meeting August 23, 6:00 p.m. Westmont Village Hall 

CLOSED SESSION 

Motion by Ms. Hoover, second by Ms. Steketee, to enter closed  session to discuss personnel issues and collective bargaining. 

Ayes: Conover, Hoover, Radogno, Marren, Steketee 

Nays: None 

Motion Carried 

Return to open at 8:45 p.m. 

COMMUNICATIONS 

Nothing to report. 

ADJOURNMENT 

Motion by Ms. Conover, second by Mr. Marren, to adjourn the August 9, 2022, regular meeting of the Board of Education at 8:46 p.m. 

Motion unanimously passed. 

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