Sparta Community Unit School District #140 Board of Education met May 14.
Here is the agenda provided by the board:
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AND PUBLIC COMMENT ALLOWED VIA AUDIOCAST AND TELEPHONE ONLY
The Board of Education has instituted changes to the format of the meeting to safeguard the public against the spread of coronavirus/COVID-19
The District will allow public participation only via live audio cast and will allow public comment only via telephone. The live audio cast link will appear on the District’s website homepage at the start of the meeting [www.sparta140.k12.il.us]. The District will also video-record the meeting and post the recording on the District website after the meeting concludes.
Anyone who would like to address the Board during the public comment period may contact Tina Witherby, 618-443-5331 Extension 209. You will be asked to provide a phone number that you can be reached at during the meeting. The District will call you during the public comment section of the meeting and provide you the opportunity to make comments. All speakers during public comment are asked to limit their comments to three minutes.
All District meetings are accessible to persons with disabilities. Persons who need special accommodations to access the meeting should contact the Superintendent's office no later than one day prior to the meeting. Contact the Superintendent's office by phone at 618-443-5331 or fax at 618-443-2023.
The Board President may call for a break in the meeting as necessary in order for the Board to go into closed session.
AGENDA
1.Call Regular Meeting to Order, Roll Call, Recite Pledge of Allegiance
2.Public Comments (blue card requests)
3.Approve Minutes
4.Consent Items
a.Bills and Payroll
b.Meetings and Conferences
I.June 11, 2020 – Regular Board Meeting at Sparta Lincoln School – 7 p.m.
5.Reports and Discussion/Action Items
a.Administration Reports
I.Principals
II.Building & Grounds
III.Technology
IV.Athletic
V.Superintendent
b.Board Committee Reports
c.Other
I.Appoint Committees
•Finance/Personnel
•Building & Grounds
•Policy
II.Discuss/Approve Tentative Amended FY20 Budget
III.Discuss/Approve Building Budget Requests for FY21
IV.Discuss IASB/IASA/IASBO Joint Annual Conference November 20-22, 2020
V.Discuss/Approve Review of Bids and Award of Work for Sparta High School Vocational Building Project
VI.Discuss/Approve Amended 2019-2020 School Calendar
d.Proposed Policies
I.Discuss/Adopt School Board Policy #2:125 Board Member Compensation; Expenses
II.Discuss/Adopt School Board Policy #2:150 Administrative Procedures – Superintendent Committees
III.Discuss/Adopt School Board Policy #2:160 Board Attorney
VI.Discuss/Adopt Operational Services Policy #4:50 Payment Procedures
V.Discuss/Adopt Operational Services Policy #4:170-AP6 Exhibit. School Staff AED Notification Letter
VI.Discuss/Adopt General Personnel Policy #5:35 Compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act
VII.Discuss/Adopt General Personnel Policy #5:50 Drug- and Alcohol-Free Workplace; E-Cigarette, Tobacco and Cannabis Prohibition
VIII.Discuss/Adopt General Personnel Policy #5:60 Expenses
IX.Discuss/Adopt General Personnel Policy #5:90-AP Administrative Procedure – Coordination with Children’s Advocacy Center
X.Discuss/Adopt General Personnel Policy #5:120-AP1 Administrative Procedure – Statement of Economic Interests for Employees
XI.Discuss/Adopt General Personnel Policy #5:150 Personnel Records
XII.Discuss/Adopt Professional Personnel Policy #5:210 Resignations
XIII.Discuss/Adopt Educational Support Personnel Policy #5:280 Duties andQualifications
XIV.Discuss/Adopt Instruction Policy #6:120-AP1 Administrative Procedure – Special Education Procedures Assuring the Implementation of Comprehensive Programming for Children with Disabilities
XV.Discuss/Adopt Instruction Policy #6:135 Accelerated Placement Program
XVI.Discuss/Adopt Instruction Policy #6:235 Access to Electronic Networks
XVII.Discuss/Adopt Instruction Policy #6:280 Grading and Promotion
XVIII.Discuss/Adopt Students Policy #7:70 Attendance and Truancy
XIX.Discuss/Adopt Students Policy #7:90 Release During School Hours
XX.Discuss/Adopt Students Policy #7:130 Students Rights and Responsibilities
XXI.Discuss/Adopt Students Policy #7:190-E2 Exhibit: Student Handbook Checklist
XXII.Discuss/Adopt Students Policy #7:325 Student Fundraising Activities
XXIII.Discuss/Adopt Community Relations Policy #8:10 Connection with the Community
XXIV.Discuss/Adopt Community Relations Policy #8:30 Visitors to and Conduct on School Property
XXV.Discuss/Adopt Community Relations Policy #8:80 Gifts to the District
XXVI.Discuss/Adopt Community Relations Policy #8:110 Public Suggestions or Concerns
e.Late Items
6.Closed Session (5 ILCS 120/2)(c)(1)
7.Action Items/Closed Session Matters
a.Closed Session Minutes
b.Employment/Resignations of Personnel
c.Other
8.Adjournment
https://www.sparta.k12.il.us/board-of-education-meeting-agenda