Plainfield Community Consolidated School District 202 public meetings in 2023
43 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
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.
- Public hearing on FY2023 Tax Levy
- Public hearings on Waiver of School Code Mandates and Limitation of Administrative Costs
- Consent agenda approval of 10 board policies including Ethics and Gift Ban and Payment Procedures
- Approval of field trips: Varsity Wrestling to Bettendorf, IA; All-State Music Festival to Peoria; ACDA Regional Choir to Des Moines
- Closed session for personnel, collective negotiations, litigation, student discipline, security, and site acquisition
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
BOARD OF EDUCATION COMMITTEE MEETINGS - PERSONNEL, POLICY & ADMINISTRATION
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.
- Approval to place on 30-day public display: Policy 4:60, 5:50, 5:190, 5:210, 5:220, 6:60, 6:230, 6:270, and E-Cigarette, Tobacco, and Cannabis Prohibition
- Information on Community Relations
- Adjourn to Closed Session for personnel matters
- Look ahead: future policy language changes and stay survey results
BOARD OF EDUCATION COMMITTEE MEETINGS - CURRICULUM & TECHNOLOGY
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.
- Approval recommendation for HS AP African American Studies course
- Approval recommendation for HS Sheltered Government course
- Approval recommendation for Sheltered Economics course
- Approval recommendation for HS Test Preparation Course
- Information: Elementary Green House Presentation and Technology Proposal
BOARD OF EDUCATION COMMITTEE MEETINGS - SITE/FINANCE
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.
- Approval of Tax Levy Adoption and Resolution to Levy for Certain Purposes
- Approval of Fund Balance Strategy: Phase 1
- Approval of Capital Improvement Plan Bid Recommendations
- Acceptance of gifts/donations: $10,000 from Foundation for Excellence, $500 from Indian Trail PTO, $1,000 from Plainfield Chamber of Commerce
- Approval of disposal of 10 District vehicles past their usable life
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
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.
- Approved amended 2024-2025 school year calendar
- Placed on 30-day display: Policy 4:20 Fund Balances, Policy 5:138 Suspension, Policy 5:180 Temporary Illness, Policy 7:270 Administering Medicines
- Approved 30-day display for new Middle School Exploratory course and updated Middle School Curriculum Guide
- Approved 30-day display for High School courses: Standardized Test Preparation, Algebra 2/Algebra 2 Honors Resource, AP African American Studies, Sheltered Government
- Closed public hearing on FY24-26 e-learning days
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
BOARD OF EDUCATION COMMITTEE MEETINGS - SITE/FINANCE
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.
- Information on Property Tax Relief Grant (item 3A)
- Information on Tax Levy Presentation (item 3B)
- Approval of Resolution-Estimated Amounts Levied (action item 3C)
- Approval of gifts/donations: $8,298 from PTO for Walker's Grove poster maker; $2,112 from PTO & Dotty & Sons Co for buddy benches at Bonnie McBeth; others (item 3G)
- Approval of disposal of assets: 2,455 outdated books at Ira Jones; broken equipment at multiple schools (item 3H)
BOARD OF EDUCATION COMMITTEE MEETINGS - PERSONNEL, POLICY & ADMINISTRATION
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.
- Approval of amended 2024-2025 school year calendar
- Approval to place policies on 30-day public display: Policy 4:20 Fund Balances, Policy 5:138 Suspension, Policy 5:180 Temporary Illness or Temporary Incapacity, Policy 7:270 Administering Medicines to Students
- Information on Community Relations
- Information on Staff Exit Survey Results
- Adjourn to closed session for personnel
BOARD OF EDUCATION COMMITTEE MEETINGS - CURRICULUM & TECHNOLOGY
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.
- Approval of 30-day display for Middle School Course: Exploratory
- Approval of 30-day display for Middle School Curriculum Guide
- Approval of 30-day display for High School Course: Standardized Test Preparation
- Approval of 30-day display for High School Course: AP African American Studies
- Approval of 30-day display for High School Course: Sheltered Government and Sheltered Economics
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
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.
- Closed session requested for personnel, collective negotiations, litigation, student discipline, security/safety, and site acquisition
- Consent agenda approval of policies on board member term, student discipline, medicines, and student athlete concussions
- Approval of field trip for Plainfield East High School to the Dorian Vocal Festival at Luther College, Iowa (Jan 7‑9 2024)
- Revision of the Site/Finance Committee meeting time from 8:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. starting Nov 15 2023
- Approval of the employment agreement with Cynthia Baxter for the 2023‑2024 school year
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
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.
- Approval of School Maintenance Grant (application submitted)
- Approval of Vendor Agreements/Contracts (Low Voltage Systems, Texthelp, Zoom, AT&T E911, BrainPOP)
- Approval of Monthly Financials (financial report attached)
- Approval of Payment of Bills (payment documents attached)
- Approval of gifts/donations: $1,000 PTO for staff shirts; $6,353.78 PTO for author visit and classroom supplies
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
BOARD OF EDUCATION COMMITTEE MEETINGS - SITE/FINANCE
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.
- Preliminary Tax Levy Update (information only)
- Capital Improvement Plan Recommendations (action recommendation)
- Approval of Vendor Agreements/Contracts (action recommendation)
- Approval of gifts/donations: Timber Ridge PTO $1,000, Walker's Grove PTO $6,353.78 (action recommendation)
- Fund Balance Strategy Concept (information only)
BOARD OF EDUCATION COMMITTEE MEETINGS - PERSONNEL, POLICY & ADMINISTRATION
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.
- Approval to place Policy 2:105 (Ethics and Gift Ban) on 30-day public display
- Approval to place Policy 2:140 (Communications To and From The Board) on 30-day public display
- Approval to place Policy 2:240 (Board Policy Development) on 30-day public display
- Approval to place Policy 4:50 (Payment Procedures) on 30-day public display
- Information: Community Relations new website and mobile app with vendor Apptegy
BOARD OF EDUCATION COMMITTEE MEETINGS - CURRICULUM & TECHNOLOGY
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.
- Recommendation to approve TextHelp software for Site & Finance approval
- Recommendation to approve BrainPop software for Site & Finance approval
- Information: Elementary Red House presentation
- Information: Induction program update
- Look ahead: middle school presentations, achievement, assistive technology; HS/MS course offerings and curriculum guides for 30-day display
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
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.
- Approval of ELD 1, 2, 3 curriculum after 30-day public display
- Employment agreement with Non-Certified employee Paul Gonzalez
- Student Discipline - Student A and B: alternative placement for remainder of 2023-2024 school year with 8th grade promotion opportunity
- Student Discipline - Student C: expelled with opportunity to attend alternative placement through 2024-2025 school year
- Student Discipline - Student D listed but no voting details provided
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
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.
- Adoption of FY2024 Budget
- Gifts/Donations: $9,949 from Walker's Grove PTO, $1,137 from Lincoln PTA, etc.
- Disposal of Assets: obsolete technology at Wesmere, poster printer at PEHS
- Approval of FY24 School Improvement Plans for all schools
- Policies placed on 30-day public display (2:50, 5:230, 7:270)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
BOARD OF EDUCATION COMMITTEE MEETINGS - PERSONNEL, POLICY & ADMINISTRATION
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.
- 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 Concussions and Head Injuries
- Reminder to complete online survey for the new District 202 website (survey closes Sep 30)
- Announcement of the 71st annual community Homecoming parade on Sep 30, 2023 in downtown Plainfield
- Information shared: 2023‑2024 Staffing Update
- Information shared: Strategic Plan Update
BOARD OF EDUCATION COMMITTEE MEETINGS - CURRICULUM & TECHNOLOGY
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.
- Approval of FY24 School Improvement Plans (SIPs) for all schools
- Approval of ELD 1, 2, 3 Curriculum
- Information: Illinois Instructional Mandates
- Information: Principal Building SIP Presentations
- Look ahead: IL Instructional Mandates for Student Services and Elementary Red House
BOARD OF EDUCATION COMMITTEE MEETINGS - SITE/FINANCE
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.
- Adoption of FY2024 Budget
- Approval of monthly financials and payment of bills
- Gifts/donations: Crystal Lawns $700, Drauden Point $650, Eagle Pointe $1,000, Walker's Grove $9,949.39, Lincoln $1,137.60
- Disposal of obsolete technology equipment at Wesmere and a poster printer at PEHS Broker
- Look ahead to Annual Financial Report, Quarterly Reports, Tax Levy Update, Fund Balance Strategy, Facilities Master Plan, School Maintenance Grant
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
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.
- Approval of employment agreement with Gaylene Oesterreich for 2023-2024
- Approval of certified and non-certified personnel agendas
- Approval of field trip for Plainfield South High School Millikin Vocal Festival at Millikin University, Sep 24-25, 2023
- Information on FY24 budget presentation and 2022-2023 administrator/teacher salary and benefit report
- Freedom of Information status report on two requests received and completed
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
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.
- Amendment to add Agenda Item #10.03: Approval of Employment Agreement between District 202 and Keith Holderman
- Approval of policies: 4:45, 4:100, 6:230, 8:25, 8:95, 2:170 (consent item, motion failed)
- Field trips for Plainfield North and South high schools athletics and choir (consent items, motion failed)
- Certified and non-certified personnel agendas (consent items, motion failed)
- Closed session discussions: personnel, collective negotiations, student discipline, board self-evaluation
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
BOARD OF EDUCATION COMMITTEE MEETINGS - PERSONNEL, POLICY & ADMINISTRATION
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.
- Approval of reciprocal reporting and cooperation guidelines with Romeoville Police
- Approval of reciprocal reporting and cooperation guidelines with Bolingbrook Police
- Approval of intergovernmental agreement with City of Joliet for police services
- Approval of intergovernmental agreement with Village of Plainfield for police services
- Approval to place Policy 6:10 (Educational Philosophy) and Policy 6:190 (Extracurricular Activities) on 30-day public display
BOARD OF EDUCATION COMMITTEE MEETINGS - CURRICULUM & TECHNOLOGY
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.
- Approval to place on 30-day public display the ELD curriculum for high school ELD 1, 2, and 3 courses (action item, recommendation)
- FY24 Strategic Plan Update: presentation of goals and evidence for 23-24 school year
- Return 24 Update: start of school year with 24,649 students, 2,000 certified staff, over 90 teachers in mentoring program
- Summer Update: data on Extended School Year, ESL, Middle School programs, and High School Summer School
- Look ahead: Illinois Instructional Mandates, High School Presentation, approval of School Improvement Plans in September
BOARD OF EDUCATION COMMITTEE MEETINGS - SITE/FINANCE
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.
- Approval of FY2024 Tentative Budget Resolution and public hearing date
- Working Cash Resolution authorizing transfer from the working cash fund
- Gifts/donations: $906.01 classroom supplies (Charles Reed), $2,500 golf cart/athletic equipment (PHS-CC), $5,000 football uniforms (WeatherTech), $1,000 staff breakfast (Cougar Boosters), and others
- Disposal of assets: outdated curriculum, broken furniture, PPE shields, and obsolete equipment from multiple schools
- Approval of insurance benefits renewal and a demographer contract
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
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.
- Approval of payment of bills totaling $8,975,092.50
- Approval of Resolution Authorizing Commencement of Social Media Litigation
- Approval of Employer Services Agreement with Coal Creek Software, Inc. (Verifent) at $3,750 annually
- Approval to place five policies on 30-day public display: Insufficient Fund Checks, Insurance Management, Library Media Program, Advertising in Schools, Parental Involvement
- Approval of Intergovernmental Agreement between Plainfield Public Library District and School District 202
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
NOTICE OF SPECIAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
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.
- Board of Education Study Session (workshop)
- Public comments period
BOARD OF EDUCATION COMMITTEE MEETINGS
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.
- Personnel, Policy & Administration Committee agenda and attachments (PDF)
- Curriculum & Technology Committee agenda and attachments (PDF)
- Site/Finance Committee agenda and attachments (PDF)
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
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.
- Approved payment of bills for $7,140,378.11
- Approved contract with Apptegy for district website and mobile app: $99,388/year for years 2-5, $87,338/year thereafter
- Approved purchase of Bilingual Special Ed Reading Resource for $12,910
- Approved one-year contract with Aramark
- Approved donations totaling over $38,000 from various sources including PTAs and the League of Illinois Bicyclists
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
BOARD OF EDUCATION COMMITTEE MEETINGS
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.
- Personnel, Policy & Administration Committee meets at 6:00 PM
- Curriculum & Technology Committee meets at 6:30 PM
- Site/Finance Committee meets at 8:00 PM
- All meetings held at Administration Center, 15732 Howard Street, Plainfield
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
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.
- Approval of policies 4:60, 5:30, 5:90, 5:150, and 5:260 after 30-day public display
- Approval of 2023-2024 high school graduations on Saturday, May 18, 2024, with inclement weather makeup on May 19
- Approval of promotion dates/times for eight elementary schools on Monday, May 20, 2024
- Student discipline action for Student A (closed session recommended)
- Closed session discussion on site acquisition for purchase or lease of real property
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
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.
- Approved payment of bills totaling $11,948,832.69
- Approved property & casualty and workers' comp insurance renewal at $2,600,912
- Approved Plainfield High School Central Campus house lighting installation at $291,669
- Approved Middle School and High School yearbook bid from Walsworth
- Approved disposal of assets including outdated technology and damaged books
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
BOARD OF EDUCATION COMMITTEE MEETINGS
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.
- Personnel, Policy & Administration Committee agenda and attachments
- Curriculum & Technology Committee agenda and attachments
- Site/Finance Committee agenda and attachments
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
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.
- Closed session for personnel, student discipline, security/safety, and site acquisition
- Approval of regular and closed session minutes from prior meetings
- Approval of certified and non-certified personnel agendas
- Approval of destruction of closed session audio tapes from April to October 2021
- Resolution authorizing recall of non-union support personnel for 2023-2024
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
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.
- Hired Richard Engstrom as Assistant Superintendent for Business & Operations (6-1 vote)
- Approved payment of bills totaling $5,676,853.27
- Approved curriculum purchases including ELD resources K-5 ($314,823.60) and HS English IV ($155,452.60)
- Approved amended site lease agreement with T-Mobile USA Tower LLC
- Approved three street light easements with Village of Plainfield at Indian Trail, Plainfield Academy, and OMT
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
BOARD OF EDUCATION COMMITTEE MEETINGS
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.
- Personnel, Policy & Administration agenda and attachments
- Curriculum & Technology agenda and attachments
- Site/Finance agenda and attachments
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
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.
- Approval of six policies (5:290, 6:60, 6:255, 6:260, 6:340, 7:100) after 30-day public display
- Approval of field trip for Plainfield East High School Music Department to Los Angeles, CA (March 22-27, 2024)
- Closed session discussion on site acquisition for real property
- Certified personnel actions: ratification to rehire, recommendation to hire, changes in assignment, leaves, retirements, resignations
- Non-certified personnel actions: ratification to rehire, recommendations to hire, changes in assignment, leaves, retirements, resignations
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
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.
- Approval of payment of bills totaling $4,451,814.98
- Approval of regular education transportation contract extension for 2022-2023 with a retroactive 4.5% increase
- Approval of regular education contract extension for 2023-2024 school year at a 9.5% increase
- Approval of field trips for band, choir, color guard, percussion, and DECA to out-of-state locations
- Approval of IHSA membership renewal for all four Plainfield high schools for 2023-2024
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
BOARD OF EDUCATION COMMITTEE MEETINGS
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.
- Review Personnel, Policy & Administration Committee agenda (attachment)
- Review Curriculum & Technology Committee agenda (attachment)
- Review Site/Finance Committee agenda (attachment)
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
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.
- Approved Operations and Capital Improvement Plan FY2024 for $17,432,170
- Approved payment of bills totaling $5,452,186.61
- Approved asphalt maintenance bid for $1,146,080
- Approved 12 policies after 30-day public display
- Approved field trips for Plainfield North High School athletics
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
BOARD OF EDUCATION COMMITTEE MEETINGS
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.
- Personnel, Policy & Administration Committee meeting (Action/Information)
- Curriculum & Technology Committee meeting (Information)
- Site/Finance Committee meeting (Information)
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
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.
- Public hearing on 2022-2023 school calendar modification for full-day improvement days
- Approval of field trips: Ira Jones Middle School choir to Cincinnati, Plainfield East and North DECA to Rosemont, Plainfield North boys volleyball to Belleville, Plainfield South choir to Orlando
- Approval of certified and non-certified personnel agendas
- Closed session for personnel, litigation, student discipline, security, and site acquisition
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
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.
- Approved payment of bills totaling $5,397,054.08
- Adopted resolution to prepare tentative budget for FY 2024 (July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024)
- Accepted donations including $500 from Walmart for Indian Trail, $23,600 in goods from Meadow View PTO, and others
- Approved consent agenda including policies on fiscal management, food services, child sexual abuse prevention, and more
- Approved field trips for high school baseball teams to Iowa, Georgia, and Illinois
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
BOARD OF EDUCATION COMMITTEE MEETINGS
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.
- 1.01 Personnel, Policy & Administration Committee Agenda and Attachments (86 KB PDF)
- 2.01 Curriculum & Technology Committee Agenda and Attachments (100 KB PDF)
- 3.01 Site/Finance Committee Agenda and Attachments (111 KB PDF)
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
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.
- Deferred public hearing on 2022-2023 school calendar waiver and its approval to January 23, 2023
- Approved Policy 4:140 Waiver of Student Fees after 30-day public display
- Approved field trip for Plainfield East High School choir to ACDA Division Conference in Cincinnati, OH, Feb 22-25, 2023
- Approved certified personnel agenda including hires, rehires, leaves, retirements, resignations, terminations
- Approved non-certified personnel agenda including rehires, hires, assignments, leaves, retirements