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District 64 eNews September 15th, 2023

Preview of Sept. 21 BOE Meeting

The District 64 Board of Education will hold a regular scheduled meeting and public hearing on the budget on Thursday, September 21st, in the Hendee Rooms at the Jefferson Early Childhood Center. There will be a closed meeting at 6:00 p.m., with the regular meeting starting at 7:00 p.m.

The agenda for the September 21st regular meeting includes:

Closed Meeting 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) & (10)
Board Adjourns from Closed Meeting & Resumes Regular Meeting
Pledge of Allegiance
Opening Remarks from The President of the Board
Board Adjourns from Regular Meeting & Convenes to a Public Hearing on the 2023-24 Budget
Board Adjourns from Public Hearing on the 2023-24 Budget & Resumes Regular Meeting
Spotlight on Franklin Elementary School
Public Comments
Adoption of District Budget for 2023-24
Discussion of Financial Projections
Resolution to Transfer Funds
Student Achievement Update
Opening Enrollment & Staffing Report
Approval of Recommended Personnel Report
Presentation & Approval of Superintendent Goals
Discussion on Board Protocols
Recommendation for School Board Member Expense Reimbursement Amount
Approval to accept, reverse or amend the Superintendent’s decision regarding a Uniform Grievance Procedure Complaint filed by a Teacher.
Approval of Mediation Agreement with Student 2023-2024 (1)
Consent Agenda: Bills, Payroll and Benefits, Approval of Financial Update for the Period Ending July 31, 2023, Approval of Intergovernmental Agreement between the Northwest Suburban Special Education Organization & Park Ridge-Niles Community Consolidated School District 64 for the Provision of Certain Special Education Services, Approval of Intergovernmental Agreement between the Niles Township District for Special Education 807 & Park Ridge-Niles Community Consolidated School District 64 for the Provision of Certain Special Education Services and the Provision of Certain Staff, Destruction of Audio Closed Recordings (none)
Approval of Minutes: closed meeting on August 17, 2023; regular meeting on August 17, 2023.
Other Discussions and Items of Information: Superintendent - Update on the start of school, Parent University, Upcoming Agenda, FOIA requests, Memorandum of Information: Employment Information System Administrator & Teacher Salary & Benefits Report for School Year 2023
New Business
Adjournment

Upcoming Board Meetings

The following are the next regular Board meetings:

October 19, 2023 - 7 p.m. - regular meeting; this meeting will be held at Lincoln Middle School
November 16, 2023 - 7 p.m. - Jefferson School

Looking to catch up on past meeting highlights? A summary of each meeting is available on our Current Board News webpage.

Please confirm meeting dates and times on the Board meetings webpage.

Successful 1st Beans, Brew & Ben

Thank you to all who attended the inaugural Beans, Brew, and Ben! As a community, we had some great conversations about our schools and children.

If you missed this edition of Beans, Brew, and Ben, no worries. There are more on the way, as this will be a monthly gathering in the community. The next one will be on Wednesday, October 11th, from 9-10:30 a.m.

We will share the location of the next one soon.

Around D64 #engageD64

Our preschool students at the Jefferson Early Childhood Center have a blast and learn a lot, too. This week, it was shapes, colors, numbers, books, and using our five senses! Also, how great is the bowling lane with pool noodles as bumpers?!

"5th graders are just getting started with Book Clubs! 📚 So far, each book club has created a “working agreement” and planned out which chapters to read each day."

~@MrsDiMaso

"When you see your teacher from last year on the playground ♥️ #JoyInTheJourmey #JoyfulLeaders #WeAreFranklin"

~@kwilliams_edu

"Our book vending machine is stocked, ready for students! #180daysoffieldfun"

~@field.d64

The Great Sneaker Sweep

Do you have any nearly new or gently used sneakers you'd like to donate to a good cause? Join in on The Great Sneaker Sweep benefiting The Harbour.

Help us fill the shoe collection boxes at Field, Roosevelt and Jefferson! The boxes will be picked up on September 18th.

For more collection boxes throughout the area click here.

The Harbour is Park Ridge based non-profit that provides immediate, stable, and safe housing to youth and young mothers experiencing homelessness.

D64 Lot For Sale

District 64 is selling the lot located at 820 Rowe Avenue, Park Ridge. The vacant lot was connected to the former Oakton School and was kept by the District when the Oakton building was sold.

The District has no use for this property now and is looking for a new owner to take it over. The land will be sold at public sale by sealed bid.

Bids are due by 1:30 p.m. on October 5th, 2023.