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Plainfield Community Consolidated School District 202 public meetings in 2023

43 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Wed Dec 20, 2023

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

Board holds public hearings on tax levy and school code waivers

The Plainfield CCSD 202 Board of Education holds three public hearings: on a Waiver of School Code Mandates Annual Statement of Affairs, a Waiver of Limitation of Administrative Costs, and the FY2023 Tax Levy. The board will then enter closed session for personnel, negotiations, litigation, student matters, security, and site acquisition. A consent agenda includes approval of policies (e.g., Ethics and Gift Ban, Payment Procedures) and field trips for band, choir, and wrestling teams. The agenda was amended to remove items 8.02 and 9.08.

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🗳️ How they voted (37 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
1.03 Agenda Revisions — Motion to amend the agenda to remove Agenda Item #8.02 - Approval of HS Algebra 2/Algebra 2 Hon Resource and Agenda Item #9.08 Approval of Ina Brixey Lease.
6 yea
Rod Westfall yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea · Elias Kalantzis yea · Margarita Morelos yea
1.04 Motion to open the public hearing on Waiver of School Code Mandates Annual Statement of Affairs — Motion to open the public hearing on Waiver of School Code Mandates Annual Statement of Affairs…
6 yea
Rod Westfall yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea · Elias Kalantzis yea · Margarita Morelos yea
1.06 Motion to close the public hearing on Waiver of School Code Mandates Annual Statement of Affairs — Motion to close the public hearing on Waiver of School Code Mandates Annual Statement of…
6 yea
Rod Westfall yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea · Elias Kalantzis yea · Margarita Morelos yea
1.07 Motion to open the public hearing on Waiver of School Code Mandate Limitation of Administrative Costs — Motion to open the public hearing on Waiver of School Code Mandate Limitation of…
6 yea
Rod Westfall yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea · Elias Kalantzis yea · Margarita Morelos yea
1.09 Motion to close the public hearing on Waiver of School Code Mandate Limitation of Administrative Costs — Motion to close the public hearing on Waiver of School Code Mandate Limitation of…
6 yea
Rod Westfall yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea · Elias Kalantzis yea · Margarita Morelos yea
1.10 Motion to open the public hearing on the Tax Levy FY2023 — Motion to open the public hearing on the Tax Levy FY2023 at 6:35 p.m.
6 yea
Rod Westfall yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea · Elias Kalantzis yea · Margarita Morelos yea
1.12 Motion to close the public hearing on the Tax Levy FY2023 — Motion to close the public hearing on the Tax Levy FY2023 at 6:37 p.m.
6 yea
Rod Westfall yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea · Elias Kalantzis yea · Margarita Morelos yea
1.13 Adjourn to Closed Session and Reconvene at 7:30 p.m. — Motion to adjourn to close session at 6:37 p.m. for the purposes of Personnel and Collective Negotiations at 6:37 p.m.
6 yea
Rod Westfall yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea · Elias Kalantzis yea · Margarita Morelos yea
1.21 Return to Regular Session — Motion to return to regular session at 7:34 p.m.
6 yea
Rod Westfall yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea · Elias Kalantzis yea · Margarita Morelos yea
6.01 Approval of the regular session minutes of November 20, 2023.
6 yea
Rod Westfall yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea · Elias Kalantzis yea · Margarita Morelos yea
6.02 Approval of policies that have been on 30-day public display: Policy 2:105 Ethics and Gift Ban; 2:140 Communications To and From The Board; 2:240 Board Policy Development; 4:50 Payment…
6 yea
Rod Westfall yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea · Elias Kalantzis yea · Margarita Morelos yea
6.03 Approval of Field Trip for Plainfield East Varsity Wrestling Team for a Varsity Tournament at Bettendorf High School, in Bettendorf, IA on January 12-13, 2024.
6 yea
Rod Westfall yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea · Elias Kalantzis yea · Margarita Morelos yea
6.04 Approval of Field Trip for all four high schools (for selected band and choir students) to the All-State Music Festival at the Peoria Civic Center in Peoria, IL on January 24-27, 2024.
6 yea
Rod Westfall yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea · Elias Kalantzis yea · Margarita Morelos yea
6.05 Approval of Field Trip for Plainfield East students selected for the ACDA Regional Choir in Des Moines, IA on February 7-10, 2024.
6 yea
Rod Westfall yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea · Elias Kalantzis yea · Margarita Morelos yea
6.06 Approval of Field Trip for Plainfield East Varsity Baseball Team to Jacksonville, IL on March 15-17, 2024.
6 yea
Rod Westfall yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea · Elias Kalantzis yea · Margarita Morelos yea
6.07 Approval of Field Trip for Plainfield East Boys Track Team to Belleville West High School in Belleville, IL on April 5-6, 2024.
6 yea
Rod Westfall yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea · Elias Kalantzis yea · Margarita Morelos yea
6.08 Approval of the Certified Personnel Agenda.
6 yea
Rod Westfall yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea · Elias Kalantzis yea · Margarita Morelos yea
6.09 Approval of the Non-Certified Personnel Agenda.
6 yea
Rod Westfall yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea · Elias Kalantzis yea · Margarita Morelos yea
7.02 Approval to place on 30-day public display: Policy 4:60 Purchases and Contracts; Policy 5:50 Drug- and Alcohol-Free Workplace; E-Cigarette, Tobacco, and Cannabis Prohibition; Policy 5:190…
6 yea
Rod Westfall yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea · Elias Kalantzis yea · Margarita Morelos yea
8.03 Approval of HS AP African American Studies
6 yea
Rod Westfall yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea · Elias Kalantzis yea · Margarita Morelos yea
Wed Dec 13, 2023

BOARD OF EDUCATION COMMITTEE MEETINGS - SITE/FINANCE

Site/Finance committee to recommend tax levy adoption and fund balance plan

The Plainfield School District 202 Board of Education's Site/Finance Committee will meet to discuss and vote on several financial recommendations, including the adoption of the tax levy, a fund balance strategy, and capital improvement plan bids. The meeting includes a public comment period and action items that will be forwarded to the full board for final approval. Notable items include acceptance of donations totaling $11,500 and disposal of 10 aged-out district vehicles.

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Wed Dec 13, 2023

BOARD OF EDUCATION COMMITTEE MEETINGS - PERSONNEL, POLICY & ADMINISTRATION

Board committee to place nine policies on 30-day public display

The Personnel, Policy & Administration Committee will consider approving the placement of nine district policies on a 30-day public display for community review. Policies cover purchasing and contracts, drug-free workplace, teacher qualifications, resignations, substitutes, curriculum content, library media, and guidance counseling. The committee will also adjourn to closed session for personnel matters, and receive information on community relations and a look ahead at future policy recommendations and a stay survey.

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Wed Dec 13, 2023

BOARD OF EDUCATION COMMITTEE MEETINGS - CURRICULUM & TECHNOLOGY

Committee to weigh new HS courses, including AP African American Studies

The Plainfield School District 202 Board of Education's Curriculum & Technology Committee will review information items and consider recommendations for approval of new high school courses, including AP African American Studies, Sheltered Government, Sheltered Economics, and a Test Preparation Course. The committee will also hear presentations on an elementary greenhouse and a technology proposal. All approval items are recommendations to the full board.

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Mon Nov 20, 2023

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

Board approves amended 2024-2025 school calendar and policy updates

The Plainfield School District 202 Board of Education held a public hearing on e-learning days for FY24-26, then approved the amended 2024-2025 school year calendar. The board also placed several policies on 30-day public display and approved new middle and high school courses for 30-day display. Consent agenda items included approval of personnel agendas from prior meetings.

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🗳️ How they voted (25 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
1.03 PUBLIC HEARING ON FY24-26 FOR E-LEARNING DAYS — Motion to close the Public Hearing on FY24-26 for E-Learning Days at 6:33 p.m.
6 yea
Heather Roach yea · Rod Westfall yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea · Margarita Morelos yea
1.05 Adjourn to Closed Session and Reconvene at 7:30 p.m. — Motion to adjourn to closed session at 6:34 p.m. for the purpose of Personnel, Collective Negotiations and Student Discipline.
6 yea
Heather Roach yea · Rod Westfall yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea · Margarita Morelos yea
1.13 Return to Regular Session — Motion to return to regular session at 7:20 p.m.
6 yea
Heather Roach yea · Rod Westfall yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea · Margarita Morelos yea
6.01 Approval of the regular session minutes of October 25, 2023, and November 8, 2023.
6 yea
Heather Roach yea · Rod Westfall yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea · Margarita Morelos yea
6.02 Approval of the Certified Personnel Agenda.
6 yea
Heather Roach yea · Rod Westfall yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea · Margarita Morelos yea
6.03 Approval of the Non-Certified Personnel Agenda.
6 yea
Heather Roach yea · Rod Westfall yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea · Margarita Morelos yea
7.02 Approval to place on 30-day public display: Policy 4:20 Fund Balances; Policy 5:138 Suspension; Policy 5:180 Temporary Illness or Temporary Incapacity; and Policy 7:270 Administering Medicines…
6 yea
Heather Roach yea · Rod Westfall yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea · Margarita Morelos yea
7.03 Approval of the 2024-2025 School Year Calendar (Amended)
6 yea
Heather Roach yea · Rod Westfall yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea · Margarita Morelos yea
8.02 Approval of 30 day display for Middle School Course: Exploratory
6 yea
Heather Roach yea · Rod Westfall yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea · Margarita Morelos yea
8.03 Approval of 30 Day Display Middle School Curriculum Guide
6 yea
Heather Roach yea · Rod Westfall yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea · Margarita Morelos yea
8.04 Approval of 30 Day Display High School Course: Standardized Test Preparation
6 yea
Heather Roach yea · Rod Westfall yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea · Margarita Morelos yea
8.05 Approval of 30 Day Display High School Course: Algebra 2/Algebra 2 Honors Resource
6 yea
Heather Roach yea · Rod Westfall yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea · Margarita Morelos yea
8.06 Approval of 30 Day Display High School Course: (AP) African American Studies
6 yea
Heather Roach yea · Rod Westfall yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea · Margarita Morelos yea
8.07 Approval of 30 Day Display High School Course: Sheltered Government
6 yea
Heather Roach yea · Rod Westfall yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea · Margarita Morelos yea
8.08 Approval of 30 Day Display High School Course: Sheltered Economics
6 yea
Heather Roach yea · Rod Westfall yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea · Margarita Morelos yea
8.09 Approval of 30 Day Display High School Curriculum Guide
6 yea
Heather Roach yea · Rod Westfall yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea · Margarita Morelos yea
9.02 Approval of Resolution-Estimated Amounts Levied
6 yea
Heather Roach yea · Rod Westfall yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea · Margarita Morelos yea
9.03 Approval of Investment Strategy
6 yea
Heather Roach yea · Rod Westfall yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea · Margarita Morelos yea
9.04 Approval of Monthly Financials
6 yea
Heather Roach yea · Rod Westfall yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea · Margarita Morelos yea
9.05 Approval of Payment of Bills
6 yea
Heather Roach yea · Rod Westfall yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea · Margarita Morelos yea
Wed Nov 15, 2023

BOARD OF EDUCATION COMMITTEE MEETINGS - CURRICULUM & TECHNOLOGY

Board committee to consider new middle & high school courses

The Plainfield CCSD 202 Curriculum & Technology Committee meets to hear public comment and receive information on spring 2023 achievement data and middle school presentations. The committee will vote on recommending approval of 30-day displays for a middle school exploratory course, curriculum guides, and several high school courses, including AP African American Studies and sheltered government and economics.

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Wed Nov 15, 2023

BOARD OF EDUCATION COMMITTEE MEETINGS - SITE/FINANCE

School board committee to discuss property tax relief grant, tax levy

The Plainfield CCSD 202 Board of Education Site/Finance Committee meets to discuss and recommend action on the property tax relief grant and tax levy. They will also consider approval of estimated amounts levied, investment strategy, monthly financials, and payment of bills. The committee will vote on accepting gifts/donations from PTOs and local businesses, and disposing of outdated assets. Public comments are limited to two minutes per person.

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Wed Nov 15, 2023

BOARD OF EDUCATION COMMITTEE MEETINGS - PERSONNEL, POLICY & ADMINISTRATION

Committee to approve amended 2024-2025 school calendar and policies

The Board of Education Committee meets to discuss information on community relations and staff exit surveys. They will consider approving several policies for public display and vote on an amended 2024-2025 school calendar. The meeting will also adjourn to closed session for personnel matters.

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Wed Nov 8, 2023

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

Board approves employment agreement for Cynthia Baxter for 2023‑2024 school year

The Plainfield Community Consolidated School District Board met on November 8, 2023 and approved several items, including a consent agenda of policies, a field trip for Plainfield East High School, and a revised committee meeting schedule. The Board also moved to a closed session to discuss personnel, collective negotiations, litigation, student discipline, security/safety, and site acquisition matters. In the open session, the Board approved an employment agreement with Cynthia Baxter for the 2023‑2024 school year and a settlement agreement with an educational support staff employee.

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🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
7.05 Student Discipline: Student B
4 yea · 1 nay
Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea · Elias Kalantzis yea · Rod Westfall nay
The other 11 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Wed Oct 25, 2023

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

Board approves multiple vendor contracts and a school maintenance grant

The Plainfield Community Consolidated School District 202 Board of Education met on Oct. 25, 2023 to consider a series of consent agenda items. Members voted to approve a school maintenance grant, several vendor agreements, monthly financial statements, bill payments, and recorded donations from PTOs. The meeting also included a closed session for personnel, collective negotiations, student discipline, and security matters, followed by public comments and recognitions.

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🗳️ How they voted (24 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
1.04 Adjourn to Closed Session and Reconvene at 7:30 p.m. — Motion to adjourn to closed session at 6:31 p.m. for the purpose of Personnel, Collective Negotiations, Student Discipline, and…
7 yea
Heather Roach yea · Rod Westfall yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea · Elias Kalantzis yea · Margarita Morelos yea
1.09 Return to Regular Session — Motion to return to regular session at 7:35 p.m.
7 yea
Heather Roach yea · Rod Westfall yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea · Elias Kalantzis yea · Margarita Morelos yea
6.01 Approval of the regular session minutes of September 27, 2023 and October 11, 2023.
7 yea
Heather Roach yea · Rod Westfall yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea · Elias Kalantzis yea · Margarita Morelos yea
6.02 Approval of Field Trip for Plainfield North High School Varsity Wrestling Team for the Al Dvorak Invitational at Harlem High School in Machesney Park, IL on December 16, 2023 - December 17, 2023.
7 yea
Heather Roach yea · Rod Westfall yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea · Elias Kalantzis yea · Margarita Morelos yea
6.03 Approval of Field Trip for Plainfield North High School Varsity Wrestling Team at Granite City High School, Granite City, IL on December 26, 2023 - December 29, 2023.
7 yea
Heather Roach yea · Rod Westfall yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea · Elias Kalantzis yea · Margarita Morelos yea
6.04 Approve of the Closed Session Minutes of May 8, 2023; June 12, 2023; July 26, 2023; September 13, 2023; and September 27, 2023; the first closed session minutes of May 22, 2023 and August 30…
7 yea
Heather Roach yea · Rod Westfall yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea · Elias Kalantzis yea · Margarita Morelos yea
6.05 Approval of the Closed Session Minutes of June 26, 2023; and the second closed session minutes of May 22, 2023 and August 30, 2023 and to pass a motion that they be opened as recommended…
7 yea
Heather Roach yea · Rod Westfall yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea · Elias Kalantzis yea · Margarita Morelos yea
6.06 Approval of the Destruction of Audio Tapes of District 202 Board of Education Closed Sessions from November 8, 2021 through March 21, 2022.
7 yea
Heather Roach yea · Rod Westfall yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea · Elias Kalantzis yea · Margarita Morelos yea
6.07 Approval of the Certified Personnel Agenda.
7 yea
Heather Roach yea · Rod Westfall yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea · Elias Kalantzis yea · Margarita Morelos yea
6.08 Approval of the Non-Certified Personnel Agenda.
7 yea
Heather Roach yea · Rod Westfall yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea · Elias Kalantzis yea · Margarita Morelos yea
7.02 Approval of School Maintenance Grant
7 yea
Heather Roach yea · Rod Westfall yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea · Elias Kalantzis yea · Margarita Morelos yea
7.03 Approval of Vendor Agreements/Contracts
7 yea
Heather Roach yea · Rod Westfall yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea · Elias Kalantzis yea · Margarita Morelos yea
7.04 Approval of Monthly Financials
7 yea
Heather Roach yea · Rod Westfall yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea · Elias Kalantzis yea · Margarita Morelos yea
7.05 Approval of Payment of Bills
7 yea
Heather Roach yea · Rod Westfall yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea · Elias Kalantzis yea · Margarita Morelos yea
7.06 Approval of the following gifts/donations as received: Timber Ridge: $1,000 from PTO for staff shirts; Walker's Grove: $6,353.78 from PTO for author visit, SEL assembly, classroom supplies
7 yea
Heather Roach yea · Rod Westfall yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea · Elias Kalantzis yea · Margarita Morelos yea
9.02 Approval to place on 30-day public display: Policy 2:105 Ethics and Gift Ban; 2:140 Communications To and From The Board; 2:240 Board Policy Development; 4:50 Payment Procedures; 6:40 Curriculum…
7 yea
Heather Roach yea · Rod Westfall yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea · Elias Kalantzis yea · Margarita Morelos yea
10.01 Approval of the suspension and termination of an employee.
7 yea
Heather Roach yea · Rod Westfall yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea · Elias Kalantzis yea · Margarita Morelos yea
10.02 Approval of the Employment Agreement between the Board of Education of Plainfield Community Consolidated School District 202 and Ginger Brest for the 2023-2024 school year.
7 yea
Heather Roach yea · Rod Westfall yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea · Elias Kalantzis yea · Margarita Morelos yea
10.03 Student Discipline: Student A
7 yea
Heather Roach yea · Rod Westfall yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea · Elias Kalantzis yea · Margarita Morelos yea
10.04 Student Discipline: Student B
7 yea
Heather Roach yea · Rod Westfall yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea · Elias Kalantzis yea · Margarita Morelos yea
Wed Oct 18, 2023

BOARD OF EDUCATION COMMITTEE MEETINGS - CURRICULUM & TECHNOLOGY

Committee to recommend TextHelp, BrainPop software for district approval

The committee will discuss and recommend approval of TextHelp and BrainPop software to the Site & Finance committee. They will also receive presentations on the elementary Red House program and an induction program update. A look ahead includes middle school presentations, achievement, assistive technology, and 30-day displays for course offerings and curriculum guides. Public comment is allowed.

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Wed Oct 18, 2023

BOARD OF EDUCATION COMMITTEE MEETINGS - PERSONNEL, POLICY & ADMINISTRATION

Board to consider placing six policies on 30-day public display

The committee will discuss community relations updates including a new website and mobile app, a strategic plan update, and a fund balance strategy concept. Action items include approval to place six policies (Ethics and Gift Ban, Communications, Board Policy Development, Payment Procedures, Curriculum Development, Field Trips) on 30-day public display. The meeting includes public comment.

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Wed Oct 18, 2023

BOARD OF EDUCATION COMMITTEE MEETINGS - SITE/FINANCE

Committee reviews tax levy update, fund balance, and capital plans

The Plainfield CCSD 202 Board of Education Site/Finance Committee will meet to receive informational updates on the Annual Financial Report, Preliminary Tax Levy, Fund Balance Strategy, and Capital Improvement Plan recommendations. The committee will also vote on recommended approvals for a School Maintenance Grant, vendor agreements/contracts, monthly financials, payment of bills, and gifts/donations from PTOs. All action items are recommendations to the full board.

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Wed Oct 11, 2023

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

School board votes on student expulsion and alternative placements

The Plainfield Community Consolidated School District 202 Board of Education held a closed session for personnel and collective negotiations. In regular session, they approved a consent agenda including field trips, personnel changes, and two policies. The board voted on student discipline for three students, including one expulsion with alternative placement, and an employment agreement for Paul Gonzalez. An additional student discipline item for Student D was listed without details.

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🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
7.05 Student Discipline - Student C
4 yea · 3 nay
Rod Westfall yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Elias Kalantzis yea · Margarita Morelos yea · Heather Roach nay · Barbara Seiden nay · Toni Galan nay
The other 19 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Wed Sep 27, 2023

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

Board adopts FY2024 budget after public hearing

The Plainfield School District 202 Board of Education adopted the FY2024 budget following a public hearing. The board also approved monthly financials, payment of bills, gifts/donations totaling over $13,000, and disposal of assets. Consent agenda items included field trips and personnel agendas. Several policies were approved for 30-day public display.

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🗳️ How they voted (22 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
1.04 PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FY24 BUDGET — Motion to closed the public hearing on the FY24 Budget at 6:42 p.m.
7 yea
Heather Roach yea · Rod Westfall yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea · Elias Kalantzis yea · Margarita Morelos yea
1.05 Adjourn to Closed Session and Reconvene at 7:30 p.m. — Motion to adjourn to close session at 6:43 p.m. for the purpose of Personnel, Collective Negotiations, Student Discipline and…
7 yea
Heather Roach yea · Rod Westfall yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea · Elias Kalantzis yea · Margarita Morelos yea
1.10 Return to Regular Session — Motion to return to regular session at 7:41 p.m.
7 yea
Heather Roach yea · Rod Westfall yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea · Elias Kalantzis yea · Margarita Morelos yea
6.01 Approval of Field Trip for Plainfield North High School Fall ACDA Honor Choir at the Kranert Center for Performing Arts in Urbana, IL on October 27, 2023 - October 28, 2023.
7 yea
Heather Roach yea · Rod Westfall yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea · Elias Kalantzis yea · Margarita Morelos yea
6.02 Approval of Field Trip for Plainfield High School Central Campus Illinois High School Theatre Festival 2024 at Illinois State University in Normal, IL on January 11, 2024 - January 13, 2024.
7 yea
Heather Roach yea · Rod Westfall yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea · Elias Kalantzis yea · Margarita Morelos yea
6.03 Approval of the regular session minutes of August 30, 2023 and September 13, 2023.
7 yea
Heather Roach yea · Rod Westfall yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea · Elias Kalantzis yea · Margarita Morelos yea
6.04 Approval of the Certified Personnel Agenda.
7 yea
Heather Roach yea · Rod Westfall yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea · Elias Kalantzis yea · Margarita Morelos yea
6.05 Approval of the Non-Certified Personnel Agenda.
7 yea
Heather Roach yea · Rod Westfall yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea · Elias Kalantzis yea · Margarita Morelos yea
7.02 Adoption of FY2024 Budget
7 yea
Heather Roach yea · Rod Westfall yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea · Elias Kalantzis yea · Margarita Morelos yea
7.03 Approval of Monthly Financials
7 yea
Heather Roach yea · Rod Westfall yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea · Elias Kalantzis yea · Margarita Morelos yea
7.04 Approval of Payment of Bills
7 yea
Heather Roach yea · Rod Westfall yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea · Elias Kalantzis yea · Margarita Morelos yea
7.05 Approval of the following Gifts/Donations as received: Crystal Lawns: $700 from PTA for staff t-shirts; Drauden Point: $650 from Girl Scouts to help NJHS recycling project to purchase outside…
7 yea
Heather Roach yea · Rod Westfall yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea · Elias Kalantzis yea · Margarita Morelos yea
7.06 Approval of the following Disposal of Assets as received: Wesmere- obsolete technology equipment; PEHS Broker poster printer
7 yea
Heather Roach yea · Rod Westfall yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea · Elias Kalantzis yea · Margarita Morelos yea
8.02 Approval of the FY 24 School Improvement Plans (SIPs) for all schools
7 yea
Heather Roach yea · Rod Westfall yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea · Elias Kalantzis yea · Margarita Morelos yea
9.02 Approval to place on 30-day public display: Policy 2:50 Board Member Term Of Office; 5:230 Maintaining Student Discipline; 7:270 Administering Medicines to Students: 7:305 Student Athlete…
7 yea
Heather Roach yea · Rod Westfall yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea · Elias Kalantzis yea · Margarita Morelos yea
10.01 Approval of the Juul Settlement offer for Government Entity Claims against Attria.
7 yea
Heather Roach yea · Rod Westfall yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea · Elias Kalantzis yea · Margarita Morelos yea
10.02 Approval of the Employment Agreement between the Board of Education for Plainfield School District 202 and Mary Ellen Miller for the 2023-2024 school year.
7 yea
Heather Roach yea · Rod Westfall yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea · Elias Kalantzis yea · Margarita Morelos yea
10.03 Approval of the Resolution Authorizing Recall of Educational Support Personnel for the 2023-2024 School Year.
7 yea
Heather Roach yea · Rod Westfall yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea · Elias Kalantzis yea · Margarita Morelos yea
10.04 Student Discipline: Student A
7 yea
Heather Roach yea · Rod Westfall yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea · Elias Kalantzis yea · Margarita Morelos yea
10.05 Student Discipline: Student B
7 yea
Heather Roach yea · Rod Westfall yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea · Elias Kalantzis yea · Margarita Morelos yea
Wed Sep 20, 2023

BOARD OF EDUCATION COMMITTEE MEETINGS - CURRICULUM & TECHNOLOGY

Board to vote on FY24 school improvement plans and ELD curriculum

The Curriculum & Technology Committee will consider approving all school improvement plans for FY24 and a new English Language Development (ELD) curriculum for levels 1-3. Information items include Illinois instructional mandates and principal building SIP presentations. Public comment is open at the start of the meeting.

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Wed Sep 20, 2023

BOARD OF EDUCATION COMMITTEE MEETINGS - SITE/FINANCE

School board committee to recommend FY2024 budget adoption

The Site/Finance Committee will hear information on the FY2024 budget public hearing and then vote on recommending adoption of the FY2024 budget. They will also vote on approving monthly financials, payment of bills, several gifts/donations to schools, and disposal of obsolete assets. A look ahead includes future financial reports and action items.

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Wed Sep 20, 2023

BOARD OF EDUCATION COMMITTEE MEETINGS - PERSONNEL, POLICY & ADMINISTRATION

Board approves 30‑day public display of four district policies

The Personnel, Policy & Administration Committee held a public comment period and shared updates on staffing, the district website survey, and the strategic plan. The committee approved placing four policies on a 30‑day public display: Board Member Term Of Office, Maintaining Student Discipline, Administering Medicines to Students, and Student Athlete Concussions and Head Injuries. No other decisions were made at this meeting.

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Wed Sep 13, 2023

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

Board approves employment agreement for Gaylene Oesterreich for 2023-2024

The Board of Education voted to approve the employment agreement for Gaylene Oesterreich for the 2023-2024 school year. It also approved certified and non-certified personnel agendas and a field trip for Plainfield South High School. The board received information on the FY24 budget and a salary/benefit report. The meeting included a closed session for personnel, negotiations, and student discipline.

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🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
1.04 Adjourn to Closed Session and Reconvene at 7:30 p.m. — Motion to adjourn to close session at 6:31 p.m.
5 yea · 2 not_present
Heather Roach yea · Rod Westfall yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Toni Galan yea · Elias Kalantzis yea · Kathy Baxter not_present · Margarita Morelos not_present
1.08 Return to Regular Session — Motion to return to regular session at 7:39 p.m.
7 yea
Heather Roach yea · Rod Westfall yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea · Elias Kalantzis yea · Margarita Morelos yea
6.01 Approval of Field Trip for Plainfield South High School Millikin Vocal Festival at Millikin University in Decatur, IL on September 24, 2023 - September 25, 2023.
14 yea
Heather Roach yea · Rod Westfall yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea · Elias Kalantzis yea · Margarita Morelos yea · Heather Roach yea · Rod Westfall yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea · Elias Kalantzis yea · Margarita Morelos yea
6.02 Approval of the Certified Personnel Agenda.
14 yea
Heather Roach yea · Rod Westfall yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea · Elias Kalantzis yea · Margarita Morelos yea · Heather Roach yea · Rod Westfall yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea · Elias Kalantzis yea · Margarita Morelos yea
6.03 Approval of the Non-Certified Personnel Agendas.
14 yea
Heather Roach yea · Rod Westfall yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea · Elias Kalantzis yea · Margarita Morelos yea · Heather Roach yea · Rod Westfall yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea · Elias Kalantzis yea · Margarita Morelos yea
7.01 Approval of the Employment Agreement between Board of Education for Plainfield School District 202 and Gaylene Oesterreich for the 2023-2024 school year.
7 yea
Heather Roach yea · Rod Westfall yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea · Elias Kalantzis yea · Margarita Morelos yea
14.01 Adjournment — Motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:29 p.m.
7 yea
Heather Roach yea · Rod Westfall yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea · Elias Kalantzis yea · Margarita Morelos yea
Wed Aug 30, 2023

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

Board amends agenda to add Keith Holderman employment agreement

The board amended the agenda to add an employment agreement with Keith Holderman. The consent agenda, which included policy approvals and multiple field trips, failed on a vote with one abstention and six members not present. The board also held closed sessions for personnel, collective negotiations, student discipline, and board self-evaluation.

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🗳️ How they voted (37 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
1.03 Approval to amend the agenda to add Agenda Item #10.03 - Approval of the Employment Agreement between the Board of Education of Plainfield Community consolidated School District 202 and Keith…
7 yea
Heather Roach yea · Rod Westfall yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea · Elias Kalantzis yea · Margarita Morelos yea
1.04 Adjourn to Closed Session and Reconvene at 7:30 p.m. — Motion to adjourn to closed session at 6:31 p.m..
7 yea
Heather Roach yea · Rod Westfall yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea · Elias Kalantzis yea · Margarita Morelos yea
1.09 Return to Regular Session — Motion to return to regular session at 7:24 p.m.
7 yea
Heather Roach yea · Rod Westfall yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea · Elias Kalantzis yea · Margarita Morelos yea
6.01 Approval of the following policies that have been on 30-day public display: Policy 4:45 Insufficient Fund Checks and Debt Recovery; Policy 4:100 Insurance Management; Policy 6:230 Library Media…
6 not_present · 1 abstain
Toni Galan abstain · Heather Roach not_present · Rod Westfall not_present · Barbara Seiden not_present · Kathy Baxter not_present · Elias Kalantzis not_present · Margarita Morelos not_present
6.02 Approval of the special session minutes of July 24, 2023 and regular session minutes of July 26, 2023.
6 not_present · 1 abstain
Toni Galan abstain · Heather Roach not_present · Rod Westfall not_present · Barbara Seiden not_present · Kathy Baxter not_present · Elias Kalantzis not_present · Margarita Morelos not_present
6.03 Approval of Field Trip for Plainfield North High School Girls Tennis Invite at Moline High School in Moline, IL on September 1, 2023 - September 2, 2023.
6 not_present · 1 abstain
Toni Galan abstain · Heather Roach not_present · Rod Westfall not_present · Barbara Seiden not_present · Kathy Baxter not_present · Elias Kalantzis not_present · Margarita Morelos not_present
6.04 Approval of Field Trip for Plainfield North High School Girls Volleyball Invite at Effingham High School in Effingham, IL on September 8, 2023 - September 9, 2023.
6 not_present · 1 abstain
Toni Galan abstain · Heather Roach not_present · Rod Westfall not_present · Barbara Seiden not_present · Kathy Baxter not_present · Elias Kalantzis not_present · Margarita Morelos not_present
6.05 Approval of Field Trip for Plainfield North High School Boys and Girls Cross Country Invite at Detweiller Park, Peoria, IL on September 8, 2023 - September 9, 2023.
6 not_present · 1 abstain
Toni Galan abstain · Heather Roach not_present · Rod Westfall not_present · Barbara Seiden not_present · Kathy Baxter not_present · Elias Kalantzis not_present · Margarita Morelos not_present
6.06 Approval of Field Trip for Plainfield South High School Boys Cross Country Invite at Detweiller Park, Peoria, IL on September 8, 2023 - September 9, 2023.
6 not_present · 1 abstain
Toni Galan abstain · Heather Roach not_present · Rod Westfall not_present · Barbara Seiden not_present · Kathy Baxter not_present · Elias Kalantzis not_present · Margarita Morelos not_present
6.07 Approval of Field Trip for Plainfield South High School Girls Cross Country Invite at Detweiller Park, Peoria, IL on September 15, 2023 - September 16, 2023.
6 not_present · 1 abstain
Toni Galan abstain · Heather Roach not_present · Rod Westfall not_present · Barbara Seiden not_present · Kathy Baxter not_present · Elias Kalantzis not_present · Margarita Morelos not_present
6.08 Approval of Field Trip for Plainfield North High School Millikin Vocal Fest at Millikin University in Decatur, IL on September 24, 2023 - September 25, 2023.
6 not_present · 1 abstain
Toni Galan abstain · Heather Roach not_present · Rod Westfall not_present · Barbara Seiden not_present · Kathy Baxter not_present · Elias Kalantzis not_present · Margarita Morelos not_present
6.09 Approval of Field Trip for Plainfield High School Central Campus for the WGI World Championships at the University of Dayton Arena, in Dayton, OH on April 10, 2024 - April 14, 2024.
6 not_present · 1 abstain
Toni Galan abstain · Heather Roach not_present · Rod Westfall not_present · Barbara Seiden not_present · Kathy Baxter not_present · Elias Kalantzis not_present · Margarita Morelos not_present
6.10 Approval of Field Trip for Plainfield High School Central Campus for WGI World Championships at the University of Dayton Arena in Dayton, OH on April 17, 2024 - April 21, 2024.
6 not_present · 1 abstain
Toni Galan abstain · Heather Roach not_present · Rod Westfall not_present · Barbara Seiden not_present · Kathy Baxter not_present · Elias Kalantzis not_present · Margarita Morelos not_present
6.11 Approval of the Certified Personnel Agenda.
6 not_present · 1 abstain
Toni Galan abstain · Heather Roach not_present · Rod Westfall not_present · Barbara Seiden not_present · Kathy Baxter not_present · Elias Kalantzis not_present · Margarita Morelos not_present
6.12 Approval of the Non-Certified Personnel Agenda.
6 not_present · 1 abstain
Toni Galan abstain · Heather Roach not_present · Rod Westfall not_present · Barbara Seiden not_present · Kathy Baxter not_present · Elias Kalantzis not_present · Margarita Morelos not_present
7.02 Approval of FY2024 Tentative Budget Resolution authorizing the acceptance of the tentative budget as presented and establish the public hearing as required
7 yea
Heather Roach yea · Rod Westfall yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea · Elias Kalantzis yea · Margarita Morelos yea
7.03 Approval of Working Cash Resolution authorizing transfer of funds from the working cash fund of Community Consolidated School District Number 202, Will and Kendall Counties, Illinois
7 yea
Heather Roach yea · Rod Westfall yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea · Elias Kalantzis yea · Margarita Morelos yea
7.04 Approval of Monthly Financials
7 yea
Heather Roach yea · Rod Westfall yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea · Elias Kalantzis yea · Margarita Morelos yea
7.05 Approval of Payment of Bills
7 yea
Heather Roach yea · Rod Westfall yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea · Elias Kalantzis yea · Margarita Morelos yea
7.06 Approval of Insurance Benefits Renewal
7 yea
Heather Roach yea · Rod Westfall yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea · Elias Kalantzis yea · Margarita Morelos yea
Wed Aug 23, 2023

BOARD OF EDUCATION COMMITTEE MEETINGS - PERSONNEL, POLICY & ADMINISTRATION

School board committee to approve police cooperation agreements with four municipalities

The Personnel, Policy & Administration Committee will recommend approval of intergovernmental agreements for police services with Romeoville, Bolingbrook, Joliet, and Plainfield. Other action items include placing policies 6:10 and 6:190 on 30-day public display. Information items cover community relations, department goals for 2023-2024, library drop box usage, and policy 7:60 on residence. The committee also discusses position title changes in closed session.

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Wed Aug 23, 2023

BOARD OF EDUCATION COMMITTEE MEETINGS - CURRICULUM & TECHNOLOGY

Committee recommends placing ELD curriculum on public display for high school courses

The Curriculum & Technology Committee is considering placing a new English Language Development (ELD) curriculum for high school ELD 1, 2, and 3 courses on 30-day public display. Committee members also received updates on the FY24 Strategic Plan, the start of the school year (24,649 students, over 170 new teachers), and summer programs. The agenda notes that all approval items are recommendations to the full Board of Education.

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Wed Aug 23, 2023

BOARD OF EDUCATION COMMITTEE MEETINGS - SITE/FINANCE

Site/Finance Committee to recommend FY2024 tentative budget and working cash transfer

The Board of Education Site/Finance Committee will hear a presentation on the FY2024 budget and vote on a resolution to accept the tentative budget and set a public hearing. The committee will also consider a working cash fund transfer, monthly financials, payment of bills, insurance benefits renewal, a demographer contract, approved gifts and donations totaling over $10,400, and disposal of outdated or broken assets. All approval items are recommendations to the full board.

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Wed Jul 26, 2023

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

Board votes to authorize social media litigation, approves $8.9M in bills

The Plainfield School District 202 Board of Education held a regular meeting on July 26, 2023, with a closed session for personnel, litigation, and site acquisition. In open session, the board approved the payment of $8,975,092.50 in bills, authorized disposal of assets, and entered into a $3,750 annual agreement with Verifent. The board also placed five policies on 30-day public display and approved a resolution to commence social media litigation. An intergovernmental agreement with the Plainfield Public Library District was approved.

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🗳️ How they voted (13 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
1.04 Adjourn to Closed Session and Reconvene at 7:30 p.m. — Motion to adjourn to closed session at 6:32 p.m. for the purpose of Personnel, Litigation, and Site Acquisition.
7 yea
Heather Roach yea · Rod Westfall yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea · Elias Kalantzis yea · Margarita Morelos yea
1.08 Return to Regular Session — Motion to return to regular session at 7:25 p.m.
7 yea
Heather Roach yea · Rod Westfall yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea · Elias Kalantzis yea · Margarita Morelos yea
6.01 Approval of the regular session minutes of June 12, 2023 and June 26, 2023.
7 yea
Heather Roach yea · Rod Westfall yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea · Elias Kalantzis yea · Margarita Morelos yea
6.02 Approval of the Certified Personnel Agenda
7 yea
Heather Roach yea · Rod Westfall yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea · Elias Kalantzis yea · Margarita Morelos yea
6.03 Approval of the Non-Certified Personnel Agenda
7 yea
Heather Roach yea · Rod Westfall yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea · Elias Kalantzis yea · Margarita Morelos yea
7.02 Approval of the Monthly Financials.
7 yea
Heather Roach yea · Rod Westfall yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea · Elias Kalantzis yea · Margarita Morelos yea
7.03 Approval of the payment of bills in the amount of $8,975,092.50
7 yea
Heather Roach yea · Rod Westfall yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea · Elias Kalantzis yea · Margarita Morelos yea
7.04 Approval of the Disposal of Assets at various locations as submitted: Teacher and student curriculum which is being replaced by updated versions/replacements throughout the district; and OMT -…
7 yea
Heather Roach yea · Rod Westfall yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea · Elias Kalantzis yea · Margarita Morelos yea
7.05 Approval of Employer Services Agreement between Coal Creek Software, Inc. (Verifent) and Plainfield School District 202. Estimated cost: $3,750 annually
7 yea
Heather Roach yea · Rod Westfall yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea · Elias Kalantzis yea · Margarita Morelos yea
9.02 Approval to place the following policies on 30-day public display: Policy 4:45 Insufficient Fund Checks and Debt Recovery; Policy 4:100 Insurance Management; Policy 6:230 Library Media Program…
7 yea
Heather Roach yea · Rod Westfall yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea · Elias Kalantzis yea · Margarita Morelos yea
9.03 Approval of Intergovernmental Agreement between Plainfield Public Library District and Plainfield School District 202.
7 yea
Heather Roach yea · Rod Westfall yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea · Elias Kalantzis yea · Margarita Morelos yea
10.01 Approval of Resolution Authorizing Commencement of Social Media Litigation
7 yea
Heather Roach yea · Rod Westfall yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea · Elias Kalantzis yea · Margarita Morelos yea
17.01 Adjournment — Motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:02 p.m.
7 yea
Heather Roach yea · Rod Westfall yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea · Elias Kalantzis yea · Margarita Morelos yea
Mon Jul 24, 2023

NOTICE OF SPECIAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

Plainfield D202 board holds special meeting with study session

The Plainfield Community Consolidated School District 202 Board of Education is holding a special meeting on July 24, 2023, consisting of opening procedures, public comments, and a board study session. No votes or substantive decisions are listed on the agenda.

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Wed Jul 19, 2023

BOARD OF EDUCATION COMMITTEE MEETINGS

School board committees meet with no specific agenda items listed

The Plainfield CCSD 202 Board of Education holds three committee meetings (Personnel, Policy & Administration; Curriculum & Technology; Site/Finance) on July 19, 2023. Each committee has only a single agenda item referencing an attached PDF. The agenda is purely procedural with no concrete proposals or decisions detailed in the text.

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Mon Jun 26, 2023

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

Board approves $99,388/year website and mobile app contract

The Plainfield School District 202 Board of Education voted on consent agenda items including field trips and personnel, and approved several financial actions from the Site/Finance Committee. Key decisions include a one-year contract with Aramark, a $99,388/year website and mobile app contract with Apptegy, payment of bills totaling $7,140,378.11, and acceptance of various donations. The meeting also included a closed session for personnel and site acquisition discussions.

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🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
9.03 Approval to develop a program to support District Psychologists, retain staff, and recruit new psychologist including: hiring fifteen (15) Diagnosticians for the 2023-2024 School Year to help…
4 yea · 2 nay
Heather Roach yea · Rod Westfall yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Margarita Morelos yea · Barbara Seiden nay · Toni Galan nay
The other 22 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Wed Jun 21, 2023

BOARD OF EDUCATION COMMITTEE MEETINGS

School board committees meet on personnel, curriculum, and finance

The Board of Education will hold three committee meetings on June 21, 2023: Personnel, Policy & Administration at 6:00 PM, Curriculum & Technology at 6:30 PM, and Site/Finance at 8:00 PM. Each committee will discuss items listed in its attached agenda. The agenda offers no details on specific proposals or decisions.

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Mon Jun 12, 2023

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

Board to vote on five new policies and approve 2024 graduation dates

The Plainfield School District 202 Board of Education will meet on June 12, 2023, starting with a closed session to discuss personnel, student discipline, and a potential site acquisition. In open session, the board will consider approving five policies (on purchasing, hiring, child abuse reporting, personnel records, and student teachers) that have been on public display for 30 days, as well as the certified and non-certified personnel agendas. The board will also vote on setting the 2024 high school graduations for May 18, 2024, and promotions for various elementary schools on May 20, 2024.

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Mon May 22, 2023

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

Board approves $11.9M in bills, $2.6M insurance renewal

The board approved a consent agenda including personnel changes, and voted on several financial items from the Site/Finance Committee. Notable actions include approving $11,948,832.69 in bills, a $2,600,912 insurance renewal, and a $291,669 lighting installation at Plainfield High School Central Campus. The board also accepted donations and discussed site acquisition in closed session.

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🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
10.02 Student Discipline: Student A
5 yea · 2 nay
Rod Westfall yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Elias Kalantzis yea · Margarita Morelos yea · Heather Roach nay · Toni Galan nay
The other 22 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Wed May 17, 2023

BOARD OF EDUCATION COMMITTEE MEETINGS

School board committees meet on personnel, curriculum, finance agendas

The Board of Education holds three committee meetings (Personnel/Policy/Administration, Curriculum/Technology, Site/Finance) to review agenda items and attachments. All items are informational; no votes or decisions are scheduled. Public attendance is subject to orderly conduct rules.

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Mon May 8, 2023

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

Board approves recall of non-union support personnel for 2023-2024

The Plainfield CCSD 202 Board of Education met in closed session to discuss personnel, student discipline, security/safety, and site acquisition. In open session, the board approved a consent agenda including minutes, personnel actions, and a resolution authorizing the recall of non-union support personnel for the 2023-2024 school year.

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🗳️ How they voted (21 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
1.04 Adjourn to Closed Session and Reconvene at 7:30 p.m. — Motion to adjourn to closed session at 6:31 p.m. for the purpose of Personnel; Student Discipline; Security/Safety; and Site Acquisition.
7 yea · 2 not_present
Heather Roach yea · Kevin Kirberg yea · Rod Westfall yea · Treasa Howard-Collins yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea · Elias Kalantzis not_present · Margarita Morelos not_present
1.09 Return to Regular Session — Motion to return to regular session at 7:20 p.m.
7 yea · 2 not_present
Heather Roach yea · Kevin Kirberg yea · Rod Westfall yea · Treasa Howard-Collins yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea · Elias Kalantzis not_present · Margarita Morelos not_present
6.01 Approval of regular session minutes of April 24, 2023.
7 yea · 2 not_present
Heather Roach yea · Kevin Kirberg yea · Rod Westfall yea · Treasa Howard-Collins yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea · Elias Kalantzis not_present · Margarita Morelos not_present
6.02 Approval of the Closed Session Minutes of October 11, 2022; from November 7, 2022 to January 9, 2023; and from February 13, 2023 to April 24, 2023 and to pass a motion that they remain closed…
7 yea · 2 not_present
Heather Roach yea · Kevin Kirberg yea · Rod Westfall yea · Treasa Howard-Collins yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea · Elias Kalantzis not_present · Margarita Morelos not_present
6.03 Approval of the Closed Session Minutes of October 24, 2022 and January 23, 2023 and to pass a motion that they be opened as recommended following a review of the Closed Session Minutes Committee.
7 yea · 2 not_present
Heather Roach yea · Kevin Kirberg yea · Rod Westfall yea · Treasa Howard-Collins yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea · Elias Kalantzis not_present · Margarita Morelos not_present
6.04 Approval of the Destruction of Audio Tapes of District 202 Board of Education Closed Sessions from April 12, 2021 through October 25, 2021.
7 yea · 2 not_present
Heather Roach yea · Kevin Kirberg yea · Rod Westfall yea · Treasa Howard-Collins yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea · Elias Kalantzis not_present · Margarita Morelos not_present
6.05 Approval of the Certified Personnel Agenda.
7 yea · 2 not_present
Heather Roach yea · Kevin Kirberg yea · Rod Westfall yea · Treasa Howard-Collins yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea · Elias Kalantzis not_present · Margarita Morelos not_present
6.06 Approval of the Non-Certified Personnel Agenda.
7 yea · 2 not_present
Heather Roach yea · Kevin Kirberg yea · Rod Westfall yea · Treasa Howard-Collins yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea · Elias Kalantzis not_present · Margarita Morelos not_present
7.18 Employment of Employees
7 yea · 2 not_present
Heather Roach yea · Kevin Kirberg yea · Rod Westfall yea · Treasa Howard-Collins yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea · Elias Kalantzis not_present · Margarita Morelos not_present
8.02 Approval of the Resolution Authorizing Recall of Non-Union Support Personnel for the 2023-2024 School Year.
7 yea · 2 not_present
Heather Roach yea · Kevin Kirberg yea · Rod Westfall yea · Treasa Howard-Collins yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea · Elias Kalantzis not_present · Margarita Morelos not_present
8.03 Approval of the Intergovernmental Agreement between the Plainfield Community Consolidated School District 202 and the Joliet Public Library for the 2023-2025 School Years.
7 yea · 2 not_present
Heather Roach yea · Kevin Kirberg yea · Rod Westfall yea · Treasa Howard-Collins yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea · Elias Kalantzis not_present · Margarita Morelos not_present
8.04 Approval of Narvick Brothers General Contractors of Morris, IL as the contractor awarded the main entrance renovation work at Indian Trail Middle School. Estimated cost: $160,000
7 yea · 2 not_present
Heather Roach yea · Kevin Kirberg yea · Rod Westfall yea · Treasa Howard-Collins yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea · Elias Kalantzis not_present · Margarita Morelos not_present
8.05 Student Discipline: Student A
7 yea · 2 not_present
Heather Roach yea · Kevin Kirberg yea · Rod Westfall yea · Treasa Howard-Collins yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea · Elias Kalantzis not_present · Margarita Morelos not_present
8.06 Student Discipline: Student B
7 yea · 2 not_present
Heather Roach yea · Kevin Kirberg yea · Rod Westfall yea · Treasa Howard-Collins yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea · Elias Kalantzis not_present · Margarita Morelos not_present
9.01 President Kirberg will read the results of the totals. President Kirberg will state: Inasmuch as the tally of votes as submitted by the County Clerks of Will and Kendall appear to be correct and…
7 yea · 2 not_present
Heather Roach yea · Kevin Kirberg yea · Rod Westfall yea · Treasa Howard-Collins yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea · Elias Kalantzis not_present · Margarita Morelos not_present
10.02 Adjourn "sine die"
7 yea · 2 not_present
Heather Roach yea · Kevin Kirberg yea · Rod Westfall yea · Treasa Howard-Collins yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea · Elias Kalantzis not_present · Margarita Morelos not_present
10.07 Appointment of President and Secretary Pro Tempore
7 yea · 2 not_present
Heather Roach yea · Rod Westfall yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea · Elias Kalantzis yea · Margarita Morelos yea · Kevin Kirberg not_present · Treasa Howard-Collins not_present
10.09 Consider Committee Assignments
7 yea · 2 not_present
Heather Roach yea · Rod Westfall yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea · Elias Kalantzis yea · Margarita Morelos yea · Kevin Kirberg not_present · Treasa Howard-Collins not_present
11.01 Appoint Rose Kidd as Treasurer
7 yea · 2 not_present
Heather Roach yea · Rod Westfall yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea · Elias Kalantzis yea · Margarita Morelos yea · Kevin Kirberg not_present · Treasa Howard-Collins not_present
11.02 Approve Board of Education/Committee Calendars
7 yea · 2 not_present
Heather Roach yea · Rod Westfall yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea · Elias Kalantzis yea · Margarita Morelos yea · Kevin Kirberg not_present · Treasa Howard-Collins not_present
Mon Apr 24, 2023

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

Board hires assistant superintendent, approves $5.68M in bills

The board approved the hiring of Richard Engstrom as Assistant Superintendent for Business and Operations for 2023-2024, and authorized payment of $5,676,853.27 in bills. Several curriculum purchases and a T-Mobile site lease were also approved. The meeting included a closed session for personnel, negotiations, litigation, student issues, security, and site acquisition.

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🗳️ How they voted — 7 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
6.01 Approval of the regular session minutes of March 20, 2023 and April 10, 2023.
6 yea · 1 nay
Heather Roach yea · Kevin Kirberg yea · Rod Westfall yea · Treasa Howard-Collins yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan nay
6.02 Approval of the Certified Personnel Agenda.
6 yea · 1 nay
Heather Roach yea · Kevin Kirberg yea · Rod Westfall yea · Treasa Howard-Collins yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan nay
6.03 Approval of the Non-Certified Personnel Agenda.
6 yea · 1 nay
Heather Roach yea · Kevin Kirberg yea · Rod Westfall yea · Treasa Howard-Collins yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan nay
9.03 Approval to add fourteen (14) Learning Specialists positions that are currently under the ESSERS grant and move to a district expense. Estimated cost: $1,316,875.00
6 yea · 1 nay
Heather Roach yea · Kevin Kirberg yea · Rod Westfall yea · Treasa Howard-Collins yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan nay
10.18 Employment of Employees
6 yea · 1 nay
Heather Roach yea · Kevin Kirberg yea · Rod Westfall yea · Treasa Howard-Collins yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan nay
11.14 Employment of Employees
6 yea · 1 nay
Heather Roach yea · Kevin Kirberg yea · Rod Westfall yea · Treasa Howard-Collins yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan nay
12.05 Approval of the recommendation to hire Richard Engstrom, Assistant Superintendent for Business and Operations at the Administration Center for the 2023-2024 School Year.
6 yea · 1 nay
Heather Roach yea · Kevin Kirberg yea · Rod Westfall yea · Treasa Howard-Collins yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan nay
The other 30 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Wed Apr 19, 2023

BOARD OF EDUCATION COMMITTEE MEETINGS

District 202 Board committee meetings with only agenda attachments

The Board of Education is holding three committee meetings: Personnel, Policy & Administration; Curriculum & Technology; and Site/Finance. Each committee's agenda consists solely of the agenda document and attachments, with no specific proposals, votes, or public hearings listed.

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Mon Apr 10, 2023

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

Board discusses personnel, policy changes, and site acquisition in closed session

The Board of Education will meet in closed session to discuss personnel, collective negotiations, litigation, student discipline, security, and site acquisition. The regular session includes a consent agenda with approval of six policies, a field trip for Plainfield East High School music department to Los Angeles, and certified/non-certified personnel actions. Separate action items cover rehires, hires, leaves, retirements, resignations, and other personnel changes.

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🗳️ How they voted (12 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
1.04 Adjourn to Closed Session and Reconvene at 7:30 p.m. — Motion to adjourn to closed session at 6:31 p.m. for the purposes of personnel, student discipline, and security/safety.
7 yea
Heather Roach yea · Kevin Kirberg yea · Rod Westfall yea · Treasa Howard-Collins yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea
1.12 Return to Regular Session — Motion to return to regular session at 7:34 p.m.
7 yea
Heather Roach yea · Kevin Kirberg yea · Rod Westfall yea · Treasa Howard-Collins yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea
6.01 Approval of policies that have been on 30-day public display: Policy 5:290 Employment Termination and Suspensions; Policy 6:60 Curriculum Content; Policy 6:255 Assemblies and Ceremonies; Policy…
7 yea
Heather Roach yea · Kevin Kirberg yea · Rod Westfall yea · Treasa Howard-Collins yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea
6.02 Approval of Field Trip for Plainfield East High School Music Department to Los Angeles, CA on March 22, 2024 - March 27, 2024.
7 yea
Heather Roach yea · Kevin Kirberg yea · Rod Westfall yea · Treasa Howard-Collins yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea
6.03 Approval of the Certified Personnel Agenda.
7 yea
Heather Roach yea · Kevin Kirberg yea · Rod Westfall yea · Treasa Howard-Collins yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea
6.04 Approval of the Non-Certified Personnel Agendas.
7 yea
Heather Roach yea · Kevin Kirberg yea · Rod Westfall yea · Treasa Howard-Collins yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea
7.18 Employment of Employees
7 yea
Heather Roach yea · Kevin Kirberg yea · Rod Westfall yea · Treasa Howard-Collins yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea
8.14 Employment of Employees
7 yea
Heather Roach yea · Kevin Kirberg yea · Rod Westfall yea · Treasa Howard-Collins yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea
9.01 Approval of the Resolution Authorizing the Dismissal of Teachers effective at the end of the 2022-2023 school term.
7 yea
Heather Roach yea · Kevin Kirberg yea · Rod Westfall yea · Treasa Howard-Collins yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea
9.02 Approval of the Resolution Authorizing the Dismissal to Non-Union Support Personnel effective at the close of the 2022-2023 school term.
7 yea
Heather Roach yea · Kevin Kirberg yea · Rod Westfall yea · Treasa Howard-Collins yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea
9.03 Approval of the Resolution Authorizing Notice of Dismissal to Educational Support Personnel effective at the close of the 2022-2023 school term.
7 yea
Heather Roach yea · Kevin Kirberg yea · Rod Westfall yea · Treasa Howard-Collins yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea
16.01 Adjournment — Motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:03 p.m.
7 yea
Heather Roach yea · Kevin Kirberg yea · Rod Westfall yea · Treasa Howard-Collins yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea
Mon Mar 20, 2023

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

Board approves contract extensions with 4.5% and 9.5% increases, pays $4.45M in bills

The Board of Education will vote on consent agenda items including field trips, IHSA membership renewals, and personnel agendas, and take action on financial reports. Key actions include approving $4,451,814.98 in bill payments and extending transportation contracts retroactively by 4.5% for 2022-2023 and by 9.5% for 2023-2024. The meeting also includes a closed session for personnel, litigation, student discipline, and security matters.

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🗳️ How they voted (35 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
1.03 Motion to amend the agenda to remove Agenda Item 12.09 Student Discipline: Student F — Motion to amend the agenda to remove Agenda Item 12.09 Student Discipline: Student F
6 yea · 1 abstain
Heather Roach yea · Kevin Kirberg yea · Rod Westfall yea · Treasa Howard-Collins yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan abstain
1.04 Adjourn to Closed Session and Reconvene at 7:30 p.m. — Motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:31 p.m. for the purpose personnel; litigation; and student discipline.
7 yea
Heather Roach yea · Kevin Kirberg yea · Rod Westfall yea · Treasa Howard-Collins yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea
1.12 Return to Regular Session — Motion to return to regular session at 7:29 p.m.
7 yea
Heather Roach yea · Kevin Kirberg yea · Rod Westfall yea · Treasa Howard-Collins yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea
6.01 Approval of the Renewal of IHSA Membership for Plainfield High School Central Campus, Plainfield East High School, Plainfield North High School and Plainfield South High School for the 2023-2024…
7 yea
Heather Roach yea · Kevin Kirberg yea · Rod Westfall yea · Treasa Howard-Collins yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea
6.02 Approval of Field Trip for Plainfield High School Central Campus WGI Color Guard World Championships in Dayton, OH on April 12, 2023 - April 16, 2023.
7 yea
Heather Roach yea · Kevin Kirberg yea · Rod Westfall yea · Treasa Howard-Collins yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea
6.03 Approval of Field Trip for Plainfield High School Central Campus WGI Percussion World Championships in Dayton, OH on April 19, 2023 - April 23, 2023.
7 yea
Heather Roach yea · Kevin Kirberg yea · Rod Westfall yea · Treasa Howard-Collins yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea
6.04 Approval of Field Trip for Plainfield East High School DECA International Career Development Conference at the Hilton Lake Buena Vista Conference Center in Orlando, FL on April 22, 2023 - April…
7 yea
Heather Roach yea · Kevin Kirberg yea · Rod Westfall yea · Treasa Howard-Collins yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea
6.05 Approval of Field Trip for Plainfield High School Central Campus Band & Choir Spring Break Trip in New York City, New York on March 25, 2024 - March 30, 2024.
7 yea
Heather Roach yea · Kevin Kirberg yea · Rod Westfall yea · Treasa Howard-Collins yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea
6.06 Approval of regular session minutes of February 13, 2023 and February 27, 2023.
7 yea
Heather Roach yea · Kevin Kirberg yea · Rod Westfall yea · Treasa Howard-Collins yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea
6.07 Approval of the Certified Personnel Agenda.
7 yea
Heather Roach yea · Kevin Kirberg yea · Rod Westfall yea · Treasa Howard-Collins yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea
6.08 Approval of the Non-Certified Personnel Agenda.
7 yea
Heather Roach yea · Kevin Kirberg yea · Rod Westfall yea · Treasa Howard-Collins yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea
7.02 Approval of the acceptance of the Treasurer's Report
7 yea
Heather Roach yea · Kevin Kirberg yea · Rod Westfall yea · Treasa Howard-Collins yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea
7.03 Approval of the payment of bills in the amount of $4,451,814.98
7 yea
Heather Roach yea · Kevin Kirberg yea · Rod Westfall yea · Treasa Howard-Collins yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea
7.04 Approval of the regular education transportation contract extension for 2022-2023 for a retroactive increase of 4.5% as submitted.
7 yea
Heather Roach yea · Kevin Kirberg yea · Rod Westfall yea · Treasa Howard-Collins yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea
7.05 Approval of the regular education contract extension for 2023-2024 school year at a 9.5% increase as submitted.
7 yea
Heather Roach yea · Kevin Kirberg yea · Rod Westfall yea · Treasa Howard-Collins yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea
7.06 Approval of the donations received as submitted: *Aux Sable--$770 from Locked & Loaded Crossfit in memory of Aidan Gillespie; *Indian Trail--$910.76 from PTO for bus costs of 8th grade field…
7 yea
Heather Roach yea · Kevin Kirberg yea · Rod Westfall yea · Treasa Howard-Collins yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea
7.07 Approval of the disposal of assets as submitted: *Meadow View--broken upright freezer, Coca Cola refrigerator and 40 student desks; and *PSHS--three broken/unrepairable upright pianos.
7 yea
Heather Roach yea · Kevin Kirberg yea · Rod Westfall yea · Treasa Howard-Collins yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea
8.02 Approval to place on 30-day public display ELD Resource K-5
7 yea
Heather Roach yea · Kevin Kirberg yea · Rod Westfall yea · Treasa Howard-Collins yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea
8.03 Approval to place on 30-day public display ELD Resource 6-12
7 yea
Heather Roach yea · Kevin Kirberg yea · Rod Westfall yea · Treasa Howard-Collins yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea
9.02 Approval to add thirty (30) Instructional Technology Coaches plus one Lead Instructional Technology Coach under Title II Grant. Estimated Cost: $97,650.00
7 yea
Heather Roach yea · Kevin Kirberg yea · Rod Westfall yea · Treasa Howard-Collins yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea
Wed Mar 15, 2023

BOARD OF EDUCATION COMMITTEE MEETINGS

Board of Education Committee meeting agenda for three committees

The Plainfield Community Consolidated School District Board of Education Committee will meet on March 15, 2023 at the Administration Center, 15732 Howard Street. Committee members will review the agenda items attached for the Personnel, Policy & Administration; Curriculum & Technology; and Site/Finance committees. No specific decisions are listed in the agenda text.

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Mon Feb 27, 2023

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

Board approves $17.4M capital plan and $5.45M in bills

The board voted on consent agenda items including 12 policy updates, field trips, and personnel. Major approvals include the FY2024 Operations and Capital Improvement Plan ($17,432,170), payment of bills ($5,452,186.61), and an asphalt maintenance bid ($1,146,080). The board also held a closed session for personnel, negotiations, litigation, student discipline, security, and site acquisition.

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🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
9.05 Approval to add one School Resource Officer starting with the 2023-2024 school year to assist the four middle schools located in Plainfield (Heritage Grove, Ira Jones, Indian Trail, John F…
4 yea · 1 nay
Heather Roach yea · Treasa Howard-Collins yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan nay
The other 31 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Wed Feb 22, 2023

BOARD OF EDUCATION COMMITTEE MEETINGS

Plainfield School Board holds committee meetings on personnel, curriculum, and finance

The Board of Education holds three committee meetings (Personnel/Policy/Admin, Curriculum/Technology, Site/Finance) on February 22, 2023. Each committee has an attached agenda PDF. No specific agenda items are listed in the provided text; the meetings are procedural.

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Mon Feb 13, 2023

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

Board holds public hearing on adding full school improvement days

The board held a public hearing on modifying the 2022-2023 school calendar to include full-day school improvement days as allowed by state code. The meeting also included a consent agenda approving multiple field trips and certified/non-certified personnel actions, as well as a closed session for personnel, litigation, and security matters.

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🗳️ How they voted (19 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
1.04 PUBLIC HEARING ON 2022-2023 SCHOOL CALENDAR MODIFICATION TO SCHOOL CODE 105 IL CS 5/10-19.05 REGARDING FULL DAY OF SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT DAYS
6 yea · 1 not_present
Heather Roach yea · Kevin Kirberg yea · Rod Westfall yea · Treasa Howard-Collins yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea · Barbara Seiden not_present
1.05 Adjourn to Closed Session and Reconvene at 7:30 p.m.
6 yea · 1 not_present
Heather Roach yea · Kevin Kirberg yea · Rod Westfall yea · Treasa Howard-Collins yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea · Barbara Seiden not_present
1.13 Return to Regular Session
7 yea
Heather Roach yea · Kevin Kirberg yea · Rod Westfall yea · Treasa Howard-Collins yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea
6.01 Approval of Field Trip for Ira Jones Middle School Choir Trip for six selected participants for the ACDA National Division Conference Honor's Choir to Cincinnati, OH on February 22, 2023 -…
7 yea
Heather Roach yea · Kevin Kirberg yea · Rod Westfall yea · Treasa Howard-Collins yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea
6.02 Approval of Field Trip for Plainfield East High School for the IL DECA Center Development Conference at the Hyatt Regency in Rosemont, IL on March 2, 2023 - March 4, 2023.
7 yea
Heather Roach yea · Kevin Kirberg yea · Rod Westfall yea · Treasa Howard-Collins yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea
6.03 Approval of Field Trip for Plainfield North High School for the IL DECA Center Development Conference at the Hyatt Regency in Rosemont, IL on March 2, 2023 - March 4, 2023.
7 yea
Heather Roach yea · Kevin Kirberg yea · Rod Westfall yea · Treasa Howard-Collins yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea
6.04 Approval of Field Trip for Plainfield North High School Boys Volleyball Invite at Belleville West High School in Belleville, IL on March 24, 2023 - March 25, 2023.
7 yea
Heather Roach yea · Kevin Kirberg yea · Rod Westfall yea · Treasa Howard-Collins yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea
6.05 Approval of Field Trip for Plainfield South High School Choir Trip to Orlando, Florida on April 4, 2023 - April 9, 2023.
7 yea
Heather Roach yea · Kevin Kirberg yea · Rod Westfall yea · Treasa Howard-Collins yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea
6.06 Approval of the Certified Personnel Agenda.
7 yea
Heather Roach yea · Kevin Kirberg yea · Rod Westfall yea · Treasa Howard-Collins yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea
6.07 Approval of the Non-Certified Personnel Agenda.
7 yea
Heather Roach yea · Kevin Kirberg yea · Rod Westfall yea · Treasa Howard-Collins yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea
7.18 Employment of Employees
7 yea
Heather Roach yea · Kevin Kirberg yea · Rod Westfall yea · Treasa Howard-Collins yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea
8.14 Employment of Employees
7 yea
Heather Roach yea · Kevin Kirberg yea · Rod Westfall yea · Treasa Howard-Collins yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea
9.01 Approval of the 2022-2023 School Calendar Modification to School Code 105 IL CS 5/10-19.05 regarding Full Day of School Improvement Days.
7 yea
Heather Roach yea · Kevin Kirberg yea · Rod Westfall yea · Treasa Howard-Collins yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea
9.02 Approval of Resolution Authorizing Notice to Remedy for a Tenured Teacher
7 yea
Heather Roach yea · Kevin Kirberg yea · Rod Westfall yea · Treasa Howard-Collins yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea
9.03 Student Discipline: Student A
7 yea
Heather Roach yea · Kevin Kirberg yea · Rod Westfall yea · Treasa Howard-Collins yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea
9.04 Approval to make all school buildings double buzz entrances. Estimated cost: $1,424,720.00
7 yea
Heather Roach yea · Kevin Kirberg yea · Rod Westfall yea · Treasa Howard-Collins yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea
9.05 Approval of swipe card entry in all Elementary buildings at four major doorways. Estimated cost: $450,000.00
7 yea
Heather Roach yea · Kevin Kirberg yea · Rod Westfall yea · Treasa Howard-Collins yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea
9.06 Approval of lockdown buttons in each classroom district wide. Estimated cost: $170,400.00
7 yea
Heather Roach yea · Kevin Kirberg yea · Rod Westfall yea · Treasa Howard-Collins yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea
16.01 Adjournment — Motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:58 p.m..
7 yea
Heather Roach yea · Kevin Kirberg yea · Rod Westfall yea · Treasa Howard-Collins yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea
Mon Jan 23, 2023

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

School board approves $5.4M bills, adopts FY24 budget resolution

The Plainfield CCSD 202 Board of Education held a regular meeting on January 23, 2023, approving the payment of $5,397,054.08 in bills and a resolution to prepare the tentative budget for FY 2024. The board also approved a consent agenda including policies, field trips, and personnel actions, and accepted donations totaling over $25,000 for various schools. The meeting began with a closed session for personnel, negotiations, litigation, student matters, security, and site acquisition.

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🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
12.01 Approval of the Employment Agreement between the Board of Education of Plainfield Community Consolidated School District 202 and Cheril Phillips.
6 yea · 1 nay
Heather Roach yea · Kevin Kirberg yea · Rod Westfall yea · Treasa Howard-Collins yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan nay
The other 25 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Wed Jan 18, 2023

BOARD OF EDUCATION COMMITTEE MEETINGS

School board committees to meet on personnel, curriculum, site/finance

The Plainfield Community Consolidated School District 202 Board of Education will hold three committee meetings on January 18, 2023: Personnel, Policy & Administration at 6:00 p.m., Curriculum & Technology at 6:30 p.m., and Site/Finance at 8:00 p.m. Each committee's agenda consists only of a single item referencing an attached PDF, making this a procedural meeting with no specific proposals or decisions detailed in the agenda text.

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Mon Jan 9, 2023

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

Board approves policy waiving student fees, defers school calendar waiver hearing

The Plainfield School District 202 Board of Education met in open session after a closed session. They deferred a public hearing and approval of the 2022-2023 school calendar waiver to the January 23 meeting. The board approved Policy 4:140 Waiver of Student Fees, a field trip for Plainfield East High School choir to Cincinnati, and personnel agendas for certified and non-certified staff.

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🗳️ How they voted (11 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
1.03 Agenda Revisions — Motion to defer Agenda Item 1.04 Public Hearing on 2022-2023 School Calendar Waiver and Agenda Item 9.02 Approval of the 2022-2023 School Calendar Waiver until the January 23…
6 yea
Heather Roach yea · Rod Westfall yea · Treasa Howard-Collins yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea
1.05 Adjourn to Closed Session and Reconvene at 7:30 p.m. — Motion to adjourn to closed session at 6:31 p.m. for the purpose of Personnel, Student Discipline, and Security/Safety.
6 yea
Heather Roach yea · Rod Westfall yea · Treasa Howard-Collins yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea
1.13 Return to Regular Session — Motion to return to regular session at 7:21 p.m.
6 yea
Heather Roach yea · Rod Westfall yea · Treasa Howard-Collins yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea
6.01 Approval of policy that has been on 30-day public display: Policy 4:140 Waiver of Student Fees.
6 yea
Heather Roach yea · Rod Westfall yea · Treasa Howard-Collins yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea
6.02 Approval of Field Trip for Plainfield East High School Choir to the ACDA Division Conference in Cincinnati, OH on February 22-25, 2023.
6 yea
Heather Roach yea · Rod Westfall yea · Treasa Howard-Collins yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea
6.03 Approval of the Certified Personnel Agenda.
6 yea
Heather Roach yea · Rod Westfall yea · Treasa Howard-Collins yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea
6.04 Approval of the Non-Certified Personnel Agenda.
6 yea
Heather Roach yea · Rod Westfall yea · Treasa Howard-Collins yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea
7.18 Employment of Employees
6 yea
Heather Roach yea · Rod Westfall yea · Treasa Howard-Collins yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea
8.14 Employment of Employees
6 yea
Heather Roach yea · Rod Westfall yea · Treasa Howard-Collins yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea
9.01 Student Discipline: Student A
6 yea
Heather Roach yea · Rod Westfall yea · Treasa Howard-Collins yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea
16.01 Adjournment — Motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:24 p.m..
6 yea
Heather Roach yea · Rod Westfall yea · Treasa Howard-Collins yea · Barbara Seiden yea · Kathy Baxter yea · Toni Galan yea