6:00 PM
I. CALL TO ORDER BY THE PRESIDENT
A. Roll call by the Secretary
II. CLOSED SESSION: * (C) (1) to consider the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees of the District and (C) (2) to consider collective negotiating matters between the public body and its employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees (C) (5) the purchase or lease of real property for the use of the public body (C) (8) Security Procedures (C) (9) Student Disciplinary Cases (C) (11) Litigation * 5ILCS 120/2 Open Meetings The School Code of Illinois/2023
7:30 pm
All visitors MUST enter through the west door (under the canopy) of the Petersen Auditorium Foyer. Doors will open at 7:20 pm by school personnel.
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
SINE DIE
IV. TAX LEVY HEARING – 7:30 pm
Presentation by Dr. Sullens
Comments/Discussion by Visitors and Board Members
Consideration and Approval of:
1. Bond Resolution (Transfer of County Sales Tax Money for $98,468.75 to Pay General Obligation School Bonds (Alternate Revenue Source) Series 2018)
2. Bond Resolution (Transfer of County Sales Tax Money for $1,900.00 to Pay General Obligation School Bonds (Alternate Revenue Source) Series 2021A)
3. Bond Resolution (Transfer of County Sales Tax Money for $488,050.00 to Pay General Obligation School Bonds (Alternate Revenue Source) Series 2021B)
4. 2023 Tax Levy
SINE DIE
V. INVITED GUESTS ADDRESS THE BOARD
A. Brady Clark – IHSA 4A Football First Team All-State
VI. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES
District #229 Open Meeting – November 20, 2023
District #229 Closed Meeting – November 20, 2023
District #229 Special Open Meeting – December 1, 2023
VII. CONSIDERATION OF FINANCIAL AND TREASURER’S REPORTS
A. District #229
VIII. CONSIDERATION OF BILLS AND PAYROLL
A. District #229
IX. COMMENTS FROM AUDIENCE
X. REPORT OF ADMINISTRATION
Superintendent
State of IL FY2024 Budget/ISBE FY2025 Budget
Winter Break Cleaning & Maintenance Projects
Good Fellows Baskets
Winter Programs and Concerts
FOIA Requests
County Sales Tax for Tax Year 2023 Projects Included: Bond Payments, KHS Ag Project, KHS Stadium Turf Project
Collective Bargaining Agreement/Dental Insurance
Mr. Atwell – KHS Athletic Director
KHS Winter Sports Update
C. Mr. Anderson – Central Jr. High Principal
1. Kewanee Public Library – State Reading Guidelines
XI. SUPERINTENDENT COMMITTEE REPORTS
XII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Lyle Addition
Belle Solar Farm Update – Finalization of the Contract
Consideration and Approval of New & Revised Policies: 2:20; 2:120; 2:150-AP; 2:200; 2:220; 2:220-E2; 2:220-E6; 4:10; 4:30; 4:60; 4:60-AP1; 4:130; 4:130-E; 4:160; 4:160-AP; 4:170; 4:170-AP1; 5:30; 5:50; 5:90-AP1; 5:120-AP2; 5:150-AP; 5:190; 5:200; 5:210; 5:220; 5:250; 5:285-AP; 5:330; 6:15; 6:30; 6:50; 6:60; 6:60-AP1; 6:230; 7:60; 7:70; 7:160; 7:190; 7:190-AP9; 7:270; 7:270-AP2; 7:285; 7:285-AP; 7:290; 7:290-AP; 7:345; 7:345-AP; 8:30;
XIII. NEW BUSINESS
Consideration and Approval of Bank Account Changes
Consideration and Approval of Bus Bids
Consideration and Approval of Central School 10 Year Life Safety Report
Consideration and Approval of Pay Raises for Employees Not Covered by the Collective Bargaining Agreement
Consideration and Approval of Superintendent (Mrs. Baney) Contract
XIV. ACTION FROM CLOSED SESSION
Resignations
1. Brittney Krohn – KHS Drum Line Advisor
2. Maya Padilla – Belle Aide – Effective 12/31/23
3. Amber Baker – 21st Century After School Program
Retirements
Hires
Belle Kindergarten Teacher
KHS Assistant Band Director
KHS Head Tennis Coach
KHS Assistant Tennis Coach
Central 5th/6th Grade Girls Basketball Coach(s)
Central Bilingual Aide
Central 2nd Shift F/T Custodian
Cafeteria Sub(s)
21st Century Teacher at Belle
D. Leaves
E. Long Term Sub
1. 6th Grade Teacher at Central for 2nd Semester 2023-2024 School Year
F. Transfers
1. To Be Determined
G. Volunteers
1. KHS Floral Design (2)
2. KHS Dance Team
H. Student Teachers
I. Other Action Arising From Closed Session
1. Field Experience (Observation) in Mr. Henegar’s Classroom
2. Other
XV. COMMENTS FROM VISITORS AND BOARD OF EDUCATION
1. Moment of Silence for Robert “Bob” W. Hardy – Father of Robin Hampton (Bus Aide) and Father-In-Law of Larry Hampton (Bus Driver)
2. Moment of Silence for Linda Bolls – Director of The Salvation Army and Sister of Don Billiet (former Board Member)
3. Other Items
XVI. ADJOURNMENT
