February 20, 2024 Open Session

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Submitted by Amanda_Callaway on Thu, 02/15/2024 - 2:08pm

Dates:

Tuesday, February 20, 2024 - 6:30pm

BOARD OF EDUCATION

MEETING AGENDA

OREGON COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT 220

February 20, 2024

6:15 p.m. Closed Session at District Office

6:30 p.m. Open Session at District Office

Call to Order
Roll Call
Pledge of Allegiance
Motion for closed session for Personnel, Pending Litigation, Collective Bargaining Issues, or other Exceptions to the Open Meeting Act
We want to welcome everyone here this evening and will open the meeting with Public Comment. This is the time in which we invite the public to address the board and provide us with input on any issues, commendations, or concerns that you may have at this time. The board's function during this portion of the meeting is to listen and gather information from the community to help guide our decision-making processes. In the interest of giving everyone equal time, we ask that you limit your comments to five minutes. As a reminder, we do not tolerate personal attacks or inappropriate language. Anyone wishing to make a public comment, please rise, state your name, and the floor shall be yours.
Employment, Resignation, Retirement, Personnel, Pending Litigation, Collective Bargaining Issues, or other Motions from Closed Session.
Mission Statement: “Educate students to be lifelong learners who are productive, responsible citizens.”
Affirmation “I am dedicated to our mission. I am passionate about our students’ education. I am committed to the success of our kids, our staff, and our community. It’s great to be an Oregon Hawk!”
Recognitions:
- 5^th Grade Student Advisory Group
- Congratulations to our ISBE Those Who Excel Award Winners!
  - Lesley Sheffield - Award of Meritorious Service in the Community Volunteer category
  - Jill Corcoran – Award of Meritorious Service in the Educational Service Personnel category
  - Laura Smith – Award of Special Recognition in the Student Support Personnel category
  - Angela Mahoney – Award of Special Recognition in the Teacher category
  - Oregon Jr/Sr High School Special Education Department – Award of Excellence in the Team category
Consent Agenda items:
- Approve Accounts Payable for February 2024
- Approve Activity Accounts for January 2024
- Approve open and closed board meeting minutes for January 16, 2024
Approve Bus Aide MOU between OCUSD and OESPA
Approve Increase in Custodial Starting Rate
Administrator Reports
FOIA Requests:
- Illinois Retired Teachers Association requesting the name and email address of any certified staff (teachers, administrators, nurses, counselors, etc.) who are retiring this year. Request received 1/17/24, response sent 1/17/24.
- SmartProcure requesting all current employee/staff contact information (name, position, department, business phone, email, and address). Request received 1/26/24, response sent 1/26/24.
- Aaron Mudge requesting an opportunity to inspect or obtain copies of public records that details communication between any OCUSD 220 Administrator and 3^rd parties pertaining to the 1% Sales tax referendum Request received 2/7/24, response sent 2/13/24.
New Business:
- OCUSD Athletic Hall of Fame
Old Business:
- City of Oregon New Home Incentive Program
Other Matters before the Board
President’s Prerogative
Motion to adjourn