Plainfield Community Consolidated School District 202 public meetings in 2020
40 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
The board will hold a public hearing and then vote on the 2020 tax levy resolution, approve payment of bills totaling $3,133,734.61, and set school fees for 2021-2022. It will also act on contract amendments with Aramark and Proven IT, accept donations, and dispose of a broken monitor. Several policies will be placed on public display or adopted after 30-day review.
- Public hearing and approval of the 2020 tax levy resolution
- Payment of bills in the amount of $3,133,734.61
- Approval of school fees and high school workbook fees for 2021-2022
- Approval of Aramark Amendment to the Agreement and Proven IT contract extension
- Acceptance of donations: $2,500 from Ina Brixey Grant Foundation and $1,130 from PTO
BOARD OF EDUCATION COMMITTEE MEETINGS
The Board of Education Committee Meetings include three committees: Curriculum & Technology, Personnel Policy & Administration, and Site/Finance. Each committee's agenda is provided as a PDF attachment. No specific decisions or proposals are listed in the agenda text.
- Curriculum & Technology committee agenda attachment
- Personnel, Policy and Administration committee agenda attachment
- Site/Finance committee agenda attachment
- Meetings held at Administration Center, 15732 Howard Street, Plainfield
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
The Board of Education met in closed session for personnel, negotiations, litigation, student matters, and site acquisition. In open session, the board approved $7,446,048.19 in bill payments, a resolution for the 2020 tax levy, a demand response contract with Enel X, and several donations and installations.
- Approval of payment of bills in the amount of $7,446,048.19
- Approval of Resolution regarding estimated amounts to be levied for 2020
- Approval of Enel X Demand Response contract
- Approval of donations: Crystal Lawns $100, Eichelberger $2,750, Lakewood Falls $1,600
- Approval of FY22 High School Curriculum Guide ($750)
BOARD OF EDUCATION COMMITTEE MEETINGS
This is a procedural committee meeting of the Plainfield School District 202 Board of Education. The sole agenda item is the Site/Finance Committee Agenda and Attachments, provided for information only. No decisions or votes are scheduled.
- Site/Finance Committee Agenda and Attachments (informational)
BOARD OF EDUCATION COMMITTEE MEETINGS
The Plainfield CCSD 202 Board of Education Curriculum & Technology Committee will hold a remote meeting on November 18, 2020. The only agenda item is an information item titled "Curriculum & Technology Committee Agenda & Attachments." No specific decisions or proposals are listed; the agenda is procedural and provides no details beyond the committee meeting itself.
- Review of Curriculum & Technology Committee Agenda & Attachments (Information item)
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
The board held a closed session for personnel, collective negotiations, litigation, a student matter, and site acquisition. In open session, they approved certified and non-certified personnel agendas (including rehires, hires, leaves, retirements, resignations, terminations), authorized the superintendent to approve candidate recommendations through January 11, 2021 (administrator recommendations remain board-approved), and received an update on the Return '20 Plan (school reopening).
- Closed session included site acquisition, litigation, and personnel matters
- Approved certified and non-certified personnel agendas (rehires, hires, changes, leaves, retirements, resignations, terminations)
- Authorized superintendent to approve candidate recommendations through Jan 11, 2021 (administrator recommendations remain board-approved)
- Received update on Return '20 Plan (school reopening information)
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
The Plainfield Community Consolidated School District Board approved the Treasurer's Report and authorized payment of bills totaling $5,104,401.57. It also approved a first amendment to a bid and memorandum for the sale of a 40‑acre property at 127th Street and Kings Road. Additional actions included accepting donations, authorizing campus installations, and disposing of surplus assets. Regular session minutes from September and October were also approved.
- Approval of payment of bills in the amount of $5,104,401.57
- First Amendment to Bid and Memorandum‑Sale of 40‑acre property at 127th Street and Kings Road
- Acceptance of donations: $50,000 worth of masks, $1,000 from Chicago Bears, $500 PTO library books, etc.
- Approval of installations: three buddy benches and trees at Lincoln, sidewalk painting at Bonnie McBeth
- Disposal of assets: broken printer, outdated software, old telescope, outdated books
BOARD OF EDUCATION COMMITTEE MEETINGS
This agenda lists three separate committee meetings (Curriculum & Technology, Personnel Policy & Administration, and Site/Finance) scheduled for October 21, 2020, all conducted remotely per executive order. No specific items are described in the agenda text; the only action is the consideration of attached PDF agendas for each committee.
- Committee meetings held remotely via Section 6 of Executive Order 5 (March 16, 2020)
- Curriculum & Technology Committee meeting at 6:45 p.m. with attached agenda
- Personnel, Policy & Administration Committee meeting at 6:00 p.m. with attached agenda
- Site/Finance Committee meeting at 6:00 p.m. with attached agenda
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
The Plainfield School District 202 Board of Education held a remote meeting on October 13, 2020, that began with a closed session for personnel, collective negotiations, litigation, student matters, and site acquisition. During the public session, the board approved certified and non-certified personnel action items on the consent agenda and voted to amend the transportation services agreement with Septran.
- Closed session for personnel, collective negotiations, litigation, student discipline, and site acquisition
- Approval of certified and non-certified personnel agendas (hires, rehires, resignations, retirements, leaves, terminations)
- Approval of vendor service amendment to transportation agreement with Septran
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
The Board of Education met for a public session following a closed session regarding personnel and collective negotiations. The board approved the adoption of the 2020-2021 budget and several financial and operational items.
- Adoption of the 2020-2021 Budget
- Payment of bills totaling $11,424,376.17
- Contract extension for snow removal with Shreve Services including a $5.00/hour increase
- Approval of 10-Year Safety Survey Reports for $64,440
- Amendment to transportation services agreement for First Student
BOARD OF EDUCATION COMMITTEE MEETINGS
The Plainfield Community Consolidated School District 202 Board of Education will hold committee meetings remotely on September 23, 2020, in accordance with the governor's executive order. The Curriculum & Technology Committee and the Site/Finance Committee will each meet at 6:00 p.m. The agenda includes only general agenda documents with no specific items detailed.
- Curriculum & Technology Committee agenda with attachments (66 KB PDF)
- Site/Finance Committee agenda with attachments (112 KB PDF) listed as action item
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
The board met remotely, held a closed session for personnel and negotiations, then approved a consent agenda with certified and non-certified personnel actions. They also passed a resolution to recall educational support staff and approved two memorandums of understanding with the teachers' union on evaluations and school nurse assignments.
- Resolution authorizing recall of educational support personnel for 2020-2021
- Memorandum of Understanding on teacher evaluations for 2020-2021 school year
- Memorandum of Understanding on Section 14.27 Certified School Nurse
- Consent agenda approval of certified and non-certified personnel changes
- Closed session for personnel, negotiations, litigation, student discipline, and site acquisition
NOTICE OF SPECIAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
The Plainfield CCSD 202 Board of Education held a special remote meeting on September 9, 2020. The agenda included public comments, a strategic planning information item, and adjournment. No binding decisions were made; the meeting was primarily procedural.
- Strategic planning was discussed as an information item only.
- Meeting was conducted remotely per Illinois Executive Order 5.
- Board adjourned at 9:11 p.m. with a motion carried unanimously.
NOTICE OF SPECIAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
This is a special meeting of the Plainfield CCSD 202 Board of Education, held remotely per executive order. The agenda is largely procedural (call to order, roll call, pledge, public comments, adjournment) with one informational item on strategic planning. No votes on policies, contracts, or budgets are scheduled.
- Strategic Planning – information item (no action taken)
- Meeting held remotely under Executive Order 5 (March 16, 2020)
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
The Plainfield CCSD 202 Board of Education met to discuss and vote on financial matters including payment of bills totaling $9,223,437.71, fund transfers from Working Cash and to the Debt Service Fund, transportation service amendments, and renewal of medical, dental, and life insurance benefits for 2021. The board also entered closed session to discuss personnel, collective negotiations, litigation, student matters, and site acquisition. Consent agenda items, including policy approval and personnel agendas, failed on a motion due to a procedural issue.
- Approval of $9,223,437.71 in bill payments
- Resolution to transfer funds from Working Cash to various District Funds for 2020-2021
- Resolution to transfer available amounts from certain funds to the Debt Service Fund
- Approval of Blue Cross Blue Shield medical, Delta Dental, and Standard life insurance benefits for Jan-Dec 2021
- Acceptance of donations: $700 from Exelon Foundation, Gaga Ball Pit from Eagle Scout, trailer from Band Boosters, $414.70 from Knights of Columbus
BOARD OF EDUCATION COMMITTEE MEETINGS
The Board of Education is holding committee meetings remotely on August 12, 2020. The Curriculum and Technology Committee meeting is cancelled. The Personnel, Policy and Administration and Site/Finance committees are meeting but only procedural agenda attachments are provided, with no specific decision items listed.
- Curriculum and Technology Committee meeting cancelled
- Personnel, Policy and Administration Committee meeting at 6:00 p.m. (agenda attached)
- Site/Finance Committee meeting at 6:00 p.m. (agenda attached)
- Meetings held remotely per Executive Order 5
NOTICE OF SPECIAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
This special meeting of the Plainfield CCSD 202 Board of Education included a closed session for collective negotiations and a return to open session. The board voted 4-2 to approve the Return '20 Plan, outlining the district's approach to the upcoming school year during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Approval of the Return '20 Plan (approved 4-2, with David Koch and Michael E Robey voting nay)
- Closed session held for collective negotiations between the district and employee representatives
- Attachments: RETURN 20 Update 7.27.20 Updated 5 PM.pdf and PF Board 7-27 Return to School Plan - Updated.pdf
- Meeting conducted remotely per Executive Order 5 (March 16, 2020)
NOTICE OF SPECIAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
This is a special meeting of the Plainfield CCSD 202 Board of Education, held remotely. The board will adjourn to closed session to discuss collective negotiating matters and salary schedules. No action is planned after the closed session.
- Closed session to discuss collective negotiations and employee salary schedules
- Public comments are scheduled before closed session
- Meeting held remotely under Executive Order 5 (COVID-19)
- No action expected after closed session; meeting will adjourn
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
The board held a public hearing on the remote learning plan for the 2020-2021 school year and then entered closed session for personnel and negotiations. In regular session, they approved payment of bills totaling $9,691,515.83 and adopted the 2020-2021 tentative budget, with a public hearing set for September 28, 2020. They also authorized a technology lease with Dell Financial Services for up to $3,644,280.
- Public hearing on remote learning plan for 2020-2021 school year
- Approval of bills totaling $9,691,515.83
- Approval of 2020-2021 tentative budget (public hearing Sept 28)
- Authorization of Dell lease for technology products up to $3,644,280
- Acceptance of donations totaling over $20,000 from PTOs and Music Boosters
BOARD OF EDUCATION COMMITTEE MEETINGS
The Plainfield CCSD 202 Board of Education is holding two committee meetings—Curriculum & Technology and Site/Finance—on July 15, 2020, with members participating remotely. The agenda for each committee references only an attached PDF document, with no specific items detailed in the posted text.
- Curriculum & Technology Committee meeting with attached agenda PDF
- Site/Finance Committee meeting with attached agenda PDF
NOTICE OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
The Plainfield Community Consolidated School District 202 Committee of the Whole will meet remotely to discuss a proposed plan for returning to school amid the COVID-19 pandemic. No votes or formal decisions are scheduled; the item is listed for information. Public comments will be taken before the discussion.
- Discussion of Return to School Proposed Plan for fall 2020
- Public comments period
- Remote meeting per Executive Order 5 (March 16, 2020)
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
The Plainfield Community Consolidated School District 202 Board of Education met remotely on June 22, 2020, to approve financial reports, bill payments totaling $3,426,975.73, and several service contract extensions. The board also approved new installations at local high schools, accepted multiple donations, and adopted Policy 7:270 on administering medicines to students for a 30-day public display. Additionally, the board finalized intergovernmental agreements with Plainfield Township and the Plainfield Public Library to coordinate local services.
- Approved bill payments totaling $3,426,975.73
- Approved one-year contract extensions for waste disposal and pest management services
- Approved Aramark contract renewal for FY 21
- Approved installations at Plainfield North High School ($5,500) and Eichelberger School ($6,221)
- Approved Policy 7:270 on administering medicines to students for 30-day public display
BOARD OF EDUCATION COMMITTEE MEETINGS
The Plainfield CCSD 202 Board of Education holds committee meetings for Curriculum & Technology, Personnel Policy & Administration, and Site/Finance. Agendas and attachments are listed for each committee. No specific decisions or proposals are detailed in the agenda text beyond the meeting structure.
- Curriculum & Technology Committee meeting with agenda attachments
- Personnel, Policy and Administration Committee meeting with agenda attachments
- Site/Finance Committee meeting with agenda attachments
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
The board will consider approving an employment agreement with Thomas Mittler for the 2020-2021 school year, along with numerous certified and non-certified personnel actions including hires, rehires, resignations, and leaves. The meeting includes closed sessions for personnel, negotiations, litigation, student matters, and site acquisition.
- Approval of employment agreement between the board and Thomas Mittler for the 2020-2021 school year
- Closed session for site acquisition (no details provided)
- Closed session for litigation (no details provided)
- Consent agenda approval of certified and non-certified personnel agendas
- Two FOI requests received since last meeting
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
The Plainfield CCSD 202 Board of Education met remotely on May 26, 2020. The board entered closed session for personnel, collective negotiations, litigation, student matters, and site acquisition. In public session, they approved a motion to name the new elementary school Wallin Oaks Elementary, approved $3,847,897.24 in bills, authorized 3% salary increases for administrators and non-union support staff for 2020-2021, and renewed property/workers' compensation insurance for $2,355,530.
- Named new elementary school Wallin Oaks Elementary (added via motion during public comments)
- Approved payment of bills totaling $3,847,897.24
- Approved 3% salary increase for Certified and Non-Certified Administrators for 2020-2021
- Approved 3% salary increase for Non-Union, Non-Certified Support Staff for 2020-2021
- Approved Property & Casualty and Workers' Compensation renewal at $2,355,530
BOARD OF EDUCATION COMMITTEE MEETINGS
The Plainfield CCSD 202 Board of Education holds two committee meetings remotely: Curriculum & Technology and Site/Finance. Each committee will review its agenda and attachments. No specific proposals, votes, or action items are listed in this agenda; it is essentially procedural.
- Curriculum & Technology Committee agenda review
- Site/Finance Committee agenda review
- Remote participation per Executive Order 5 (March 16, 2020)
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
The Plainfield CCSD 202 Board of Education considered approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Association of Plainfield Teachers regarding extended contracts, and an amendment to the transportation services agreement with Septran Inc. The board also acted on certified and non-certified personnel items, including hires, rehires, resignations, and leaves of absence. A closed session was held for personnel, collective negotiations, litigation, student discipline, and site acquisition. The meeting was conducted remotely under Illinois Executive Order 5.
- Approval of Memorandum of Understanding with Association of Plainfield Teachers for extended contract positions
- Approval of Amendment to Agreement for Transportation Services with Septran Inc.
- Approval of certified and non-certified personnel agendas including rehires, hires, leaves, and resignations
- Closed session for personnel, collective negotiations, litigation, student discipline, and site acquisition
- Meeting held via Zoom under COVID-19 executive order
NOTICE OF SPECIAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
This is a special board meeting with mostly procedural items. The board will hear public comments, then adjourn to closed session to discuss personnel matters including appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees, and then return to regular session to adjourn.
- Public comments period
- Closed session for personnel matters
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
The board held a closed session for personnel, negotiations, litigation, student matters, and site acquisition. In regular session, they approved the consent agenda and several financial items including $4,576,365.77 in bills and student refunds for COVID-19 canceled events. They also approved hiring up to 10 summer technology workers, placed 12 policies on public display, and accepted a donation for a Free Little Library.
- Approved payment of bills totaling $4,576,365.77
- Authorized crediting/refunding student accounts for events canceled due to COVID-19
- Approved hiring up to 10 summer technology workers at $10.50/hour, estimated cost $51,870
- Approved and placed on public display 12 board policies including bullying, harassment, and drug-free workplace
- Accepted donation of Eagle Pointe Free Little Library from Daisy Troop 75675
BOARD OF EDUCATION COMMITTEE MEETINGS
The agenda lists three committee meetings (Site/Finance, Personnel/Policy/Admin, Curriculum/Technology) held remotely via Zoom in compliance with Illinois Executive Order 5. No substantive items are described in the agenda text; the only action is reviewing attached agendas.
- Remote meeting format due to COVID-19 executive order
- Site/Finance Committee agenda (attached)
- Personnel, Policy & Administration Committee agenda (attached)
- Curriculum & Technology Committee agenda (attached)
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
The Plainfield School District 202 Board of Education is meeting remotely April 13, 2020. They will consider a resolution authorizing dismissal of teachers effective end of the 2019-2020 school term, approve a diversity statement after 30-day public display, and act on certified and non-certified personnel items including hires, rehires, and leaves.
- Approval of the Plainfield 202 Diversity Statement after 30-day public display
- Resolution Authorizing Dismissal of Teachers effective end of 2019-2020 school term
- Approval of Certified and Non-Certified Personnel Agendas (hires, rehires, leaves, resignations)
- Closed session for personnel, collective negotiations, litigation, student discipline, and site acquisition
- Meeting held remotely via Zoom due to COVID-19 executive order
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
The Plainfield School District 202 Board of Education will meet to approve payment of bills totaling $3,048,974.47 and purchase curriculum resources for the 2020-2021 school year at a cost of $157,744.98. The board will also consider a consent agenda including field trips, personnel agendas, and membership renewals for IHSA. A closed session precedes the public meeting for personnel, collective negotiations, litigation, student discipline, and site acquisition.
- Approval of payment of bills in the amount of $3,048,974.47
- Approval of purchase of curriculum resources totaling $157,744.98 for 2020-2021, including AP Government & Politics textbooks at $67,661.14 and ESL Cengage Resources at $24,000
- Approval of asbestos removal bid for $23,985 with Valor Technologies
- Approval of field trips for high school baseball, choir, DECA, band, and baseball tournaments
- Approval of donations totaling over $6,500 from various sources for school programs
BOARD OF EDUCATION COMMITTEE MEETINGS
The Plainfield CCSD 202 Board of Education holds committee meetings for Curriculum & Technology and Site/Finance. The agenda only references attached PDFs with no details provided, making this a procedural meeting.
- Curriculum & Technology Committee agenda attached as PDF
- Site/Finance Committee agenda attached as PDF
NOTICE OF SPECIAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
The Plainfield Community Consolidated School District 202 Board of Education will meet at 6:30 p.m. on March 10, 2020 at Plainfield High School Central Campus. The agenda includes standard opening items, a period for public comments, and a closed‑session session to discuss the Board’s self‑evaluation. After the closed session the board will return to regular session and adjourn.
- Call to Order
- Roll Call
- Pledge of Allegiance
- Public Comments
- Closed session to discuss Board of Education Self‑Evaluation
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
The board approved bids for a new elementary school building with a total project cost not to exceed $29,352,375. It also approved payment of bills totaling $5,773,799.47 and several capital improvement projects, including roofing, asphalt, tennis court resurfacing, floor slab repair, window replacement, and security entrance work. Additionally, the board approved a petition for annexation of land at 127th Street and Kings Road. The meeting began with a closed session for personnel, negotiations, litigation, student matters, and site acquisition.
- Approval of bids for new elementary school building not to exceed $29,352,375
- Approval of payment of bills in amount of $5,773,799.47
- Approval of capital projects: roofing ($1,354,550), asphalt ($773,720), tennis court resurfacing ($126,900), floor slab repair ($459,617), Crystal Lawns window replacement ($795,430), PHSCC main entrance security ($173,000)
- Approval of petition for annexation of land at 127th Street and Kings Road
- Approval of donations including Little Free Libraries, ukuleles, whiteboard systems, picnic tables, and classroom supplies
BOARD OF EDUCATION COMMITTEE MEETINGS
The Plainfield CCSD 202 Board of Education holds committee meetings on February 19, 2020. The Curriculum & Technology, Personnel Policy & Administration, and Site/Finance committees each have an agenda with attachments for informational discussion. No specific actions or proposals are listed in the agenda.
- Curriculum & Technology Committee agenda and attachments
- Personnel, Policy and Administration Committee agenda and attachments
- Site/Finance Committee agenda and attachments
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
The Plainfield CCSD 202 Board of Education meets on Feb 10, 2020, at Aux Sable Middle School. They will act on a consent agenda including approval of a field trip to the IL DECA Conference for three high schools and personnel actions for certified and non-certified staff. Also up for action is a separation agreement with an education support employee. The board also held a closed session for personnel, negotiations, litigation, and student discipline.
- Approve field trip to IL DECA CDC Conference at Hyatt Regency O'Hare, Rosemont, IL for Plainfield North, East, and South High Schools (March 12-14, 2020).
- Approve certified and non-certified personnel agendas (rehires, hires, changes in assignment, leaves, retirements, resignations, terminations).
- Approval of Separation Agreement and General Release with an education support employee.
- Closed session for personnel, collective negotiations, litigation, student discipline, and site acquisition.
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
The Plainfield Community Consolidated School District Board met on Jan 27, 2020 for closed‑session and public business. In the public session the board approved payment of bills totaling $6,161,807.73 and adopted a resolution to prepare the tentative budget for FY 2020‑2021. The board also approved a $169,400.89 bid for high‑school band uniforms and accepted several field‑trip requests. Additional items included consent agenda approvals of policies, minutes, and the Treasurer’s Report.
- Approval of payment of bills in the amount of $6,161,807.73 (Item 7.03)
- Approval of the Resolution to prepare the tentative budget for fiscal year July 1 2020 – June 30 2021 (Item 7.04)
- Approval of the bid for High School Band Uniforms for Plainfield North High School, $169,400.89 (Item 7.05)
- Approval of field trips for PNHS ACDA Honor Choir, Ira Jones Middle School ACDA Honor Choir, and PEHS Boys Track (Items 6.03‑6.05)
- Approval of the Treasurer’s Report and related financial documents (Item 7.02)
BOARD OF EDUCATION COMMITTEE MEETINGS
The Board of Education holds committee meetings for Curriculum & Technology and Site/Finance. Each committee has provided an agenda and attachments for review. The meeting is procedural with no specific decisions listed in the agenda text.
- Curriculum & Technology Committee meeting at 6:00 p.m.
- Site/Finance Committee meeting at 6:00 p.m.
- Attached agendas: Curriculum & Technology Agenda 1.22.2020.pdf (103 KB) and Agenda.pdf (114 KB)
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
The Plainfield CCSD 202 Board of Education met on January 13, 2020. They entered closed session for personnel, student discipline, site acquisition, and litigation, then returned to regular session. The board approved a consent agenda including field trips for high school students to Peoria and Milwaukee, and approved certified and non-certified personnel agendas. They also approved an employment agreement with school psychologist Deborah Wold.
- Approved field trip for selected high school students to All State Chorus/Illinois Music Educators Conference in Peoria, Jan 30-Feb 1, 2020
- Approved field trip for Plainfield East High School Choir to ACDA Division Conference in Milwaukee, Mar 4-7, 2020
- Approved certified and non-certified personnel agendas (hires, rehires, leaves, retirements, resignations)
- Approved employment agreement between Deborah Wold, School Psychologist, and the Board of Education