November 13, 2023 at 7:00 PM - Regular Monthly Meeting (MS)

Recommended Motion(s):  I move to approve the agenda as provided. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.

Recommended Motion(s):  I move to approve the consent agenda including the minutes of the regular Board of Education meeting held on October 9, 2023, as well as approval of the Treasurer's Report, including receipts, expenditures, and claims for payment. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.

Recommended Motion(s):  I move to excuse the absence of (insert name). Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.

Recommended Motion(s):  I move to approve the purchase of a 2024 IC school bus, either with a gasoline engine ($121,757.24) or a diesel engine ($119,435.79), depending on availability, and including the trade-in value of the 2016 Thomas school bus. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.

Recommended Motion(s):  I move to approve the following 4000 Series (Personnel) Policies on second reading: Policy 4001 - Recruitment and Selection Policy 4002 - Equal Opportunity Employment Policy 4003 - Anti-discrimination, Anti-harassment, and Anti-retaliation Policy 4003 - Notice of Nondiscrimination Policy 4003 - Complaint Form Policy 4004 - Duty Hours of Employees Policy 4005 - Absence of Employees Policy 4006 - Absence From Building Policy 4007 - Family and Medical Leave Policy Policy 4007A - Family and Medical Leave Policy documents Policy 4008 - Adoption Leave Policy 4009 - Drug and Substance Use and Abuse Policy 4011 - Bloodborne Pathogen Compliance Plan Policy 4012 - Infectious Diseases Policy 4013 - Personnel Files Policy 4014 - Receiving Agents, Salespersons, and Other Business Representatives Policy 4015 - Unauthorized Purchases Policy 4016 - Use of School Facilities and Equipment by School Employees Policy 4017 - Activity Passes Policy 4018 - Community Relations - Political Activity Policy 4019 - Fair Labor Standards Act (Minimum Wage and Overtime) Policy 4020 - Shredding Consumer Reports Policy 4021 - Social Security Numbers Policy 4022 - Military and Family Military Leave Policy 4023 - Notification of Arrest, Criminal Charges, and Certificate, License or Child Abuse Complaints Policy 4024 - Wage and Deduction Information Policy 4025 - Professional Boundaries Between Employees and Students Policy 4100 - Qualifications for Appointment as Teacher Policy 4101 - Qualifications for Appointment to Administrative and Supervisory Positions Policy 4110 (Amended) - Contract Policy 4111 - Certification Policy 4120 - Probationary Certified Employees Policy 4121 - Permanent Certified Employees Policy 4130 - Assignment of Duties Policy 4131 - Agents/Tutors Policy 4132 - Student Teachers and Pre-Student Teachers Policy 4133 - Substitute Teachers Policy 4140 (Amended) - Professional Growth Policy 4141 - Teacher Training Policy 4150 - Evaluation of Teachers Policy 4160 - Reduction in Force Policy for Certificated Staff Policy 4180 - Dual Sponsorship of Activities Policy 4190 - Standards of Ethical and Professional Performance - Certificated Staff Policy 4200 - Qualifications of Non-Certificated Employees Policy 4201 - "At Will" Employees Policy 4210 - Hiring/Dismissal Policy 4220 - Work Agreement (Amended) Policy 4230 - Assignment and Transfer Policy 4240 - Complaint Procedure Policy 4250 (Amended) - Bus Drivers Policy 4260 - Standards of Performance for Non-Certified Employees Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.

Recommended Motion(s):  I move to approve the Memorandum of Understanding with the LCCEA to amend the Extra Duty Assignment Schedule within the 2023-2024 Negotiated Agreement by creating the extracurricular activity of eSports. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.

Recommended Motion(s):  I move to approve the public membership fees and access guidelines as presented. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.

Recommended Motion(s):  I move to adjourn. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.