Bloomington Public Schools public meetings in 2021
24 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Education - Archive
The Bloomington Public Schools Board of Education is holding a special meeting on December 14, 2021. The agenda includes a call for a closed session to discuss evidence or testimony in a quasi-adjudicative matter and security procedures, followed by a board action item on a resolution referencing expulsion from school events. The meeting is largely procedural, with the substantive discussion occurring behind closed doors.
- Closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(4) and (8) for quasi-adjudicative evidence and security procedures
- Board action on a resolution referencing expulsion from school events
Board of Education - Archive
This special Board of Education meeting was cancelled, so no official business will occur. The agenda had included a closed session on school security and a resolution on expulsion from school events, but these items will not be acted upon.
- Meeting cancelled
- Agenda included closed session on school safety and security
- Agenda included resolution on expulsion from school events
Board of Education - Archive
The Bloomington Public Schools Board of Education is holding a special meeting primarily to conduct closed-session interviews with superintendent candidates on three consecutive days. The board will also consider a consent agenda that includes a human resources report and proposed hourly rates for overtime-eligible staff. Public comment is scheduled before adjournment.
- Closed session for superintendent candidate interviews on Nov 15, 16, and 17, 2021
- Human Resources Report on consent agenda
- Proposed overtime hourly rates for board approval
Board of Education - Archive
The scheduled regular board meeting for November 10, 2021, was cancelled. The agenda included items such as the approval of previous meeting minutes and a presentation on the 2021 audit.
- Approval of October 27 and November 3 meeting minutes
- Presentation of 2021 Audit by Gorenz & Associates
- Review of Bloomington High School new course proposals for 2022-23
- Approval of 2022 HMO rates
Board of Education - Archive
The Bloomington Public Schools Board of Education is holding a special meeting on November 6, 2021. The agenda includes routine consent items (human resources report, FOIA report, and board calendar) and a call for a closed session under Illinois law to discuss personnel matters. Public comment is scheduled, and the meeting will adjourn after the closed session.
- Consent agenda: Human Resources Report
- Consent agenda: FOIA Report
- Consent agenda: Revised calendar of regular meeting dates for 2021-22
- Closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) for employee or contractor appointment, compensation, discipline, or dismissal
Board of Education - Archive
The Bloomington Public Schools Board of Education is holding a special meeting on November 3, 2021. The agenda is largely procedural, consisting of the pledge, roll call, public comment, and adjournment, with the main substantive item being a call to enter closed session. The closed session is authorized under Illinois law to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees, contractors, or volunteers.
- Call for closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) for personnel matters
- Public comment period
- Meeting held at Educational Services Center, 300 E. Monroe Street, Bloomington IL
Board of Education - Archive
The Bloomington Board of Education will consider approving the 2021 tax levy resolution, which sets property tax estimates and schedules a public hearing, and a video surveillance project recommendation. The board will also hear informational reports on the levy and a request for quotation for an energy services contractor, and handle routine consent agenda items.
- 2021 Levy Resolution - Estimate of Property Taxes and Public Hearing Notice
- Video Surveillance Project Recommendation
- Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Energy Services Contractor
- Levy Report 2021 (2023 Budget) presentation
- Consent agenda: Human Resources Report, Bills, FOIA Report
Board of Education - Archive
The Bloomington Board of Education will hold its regular meeting, primarily acting on routine items. The board will vote to approve minutes from several September meetings, and will consider a consent agenda covering human resources, bills, payroll, and financial reports. An informational update on district grants will be presented, and the board will consider a resolution recognizing National Principals Month.
- Approval of minutes from five September meetings
- Consent agenda: HR report, bills, FOIA report, payroll, treasurer's report, financial summary
- District Grants Update presentation
- National Principals Month Resolution
- Board Committee Assignments report
Board of Education - Archive
The Bloomington Public Schools Board of Education is holding a special meeting to consider a student discipline matter. The board will enter a closed session for a student discipline hearing, followed by board action on the same topic. Public comment will be heard before adjournment.
- Closed session for student discipline hearing
- Board action on student discipline
- Public comment period
Board of Education - Archive
The Bloomington Public Schools Board of Education will hold a public hearing on the 2022 budget and take action to approve the 2021-22 budget. The board will also vote on resolutions to transfer Judge Scott Educational Trust Funds, Working Cash Funds to the Education Fund, and Working Cash Funds to Capital Projects. Additionally, the board will consider an intergovernmental agreement amending Enterprise Zone designation and a school maintenance project grant.
- Public Hearing for 2022 Budget
- Approval of 2021-22 Budget
- Resolution to Transfer Judge Scott Educational Trust Funds to Education Fund
- Resolution to Transfer Working Cash Funds to Education Fund
- Resolution to Transfer Working Cash Funds to Capital Projects
Board of Education - Archive
The Bloomington Public Schools Board of Education is holding a special meeting with two closed sessions for student discipline hearings and corresponding board actions. The agenda is otherwise procedural, including the pledge, roll call, public comment, and adjournment.
- Closed session for student discipline hearing
- Board action on student discipline
- Second closed session for student discipline hearing
- Second board action on student discipline
- Public comment period
Board of Education - Archive
The Bloomington Public Schools Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on September 8, 2021. The board will vote on the approval of minutes, consent agenda items (including human resources, bills, payroll, and appointments), and a set of 12 board policies. They will also hear informational reports on an Economic Development Council tax incentive and committee assignments.
- Vote on 12 board policies (3rd reading) covering governance, elections, English learners, and more
- Informational report on Economic Development Council tax incentive by Dr. Barry Reilly and Patrick Hoban
- Consent agenda includes Human Resources Report, Bills, FOIA Report, Payroll, and Board appointments
- Approval of minutes from August 25, 2021 regular and closed sessions
- Committee assignments report
Board of Education - Archive
The Board of Education is meeting to discuss the 2022 tentative budget and conduct a five-year review of several district policies. The agenda also includes a vote on a health/life safety amendment for the Bloomington High School chiller replacement.
- 2022 Tentative Budget discussion
- Five-year review of Board of Education Policies
- First reading of new Board of Education Policies
- Health/Life Safety Amendment BHS Chiller Replacement
- Revised Optional Compensation Agreement for Colin Manahan
Board of Education - Archive
The Bloomington Public Schools Board of Education is holding a special meeting to receive a report from Ray & Associates on the superintendent search process. The board will also vote to enter a closed session to discuss personnel matters, including the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees. Public comment will be heard before adjournment.
- Report by Ray & Associates on superintendent search process
- Closed session for discussion of specific employee matters
- Public comment period
Board of Education - Archive
The Bloomington Public Schools Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on May 26, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. at the Educational Services Center. The board will vote on the 2021-22 Parent Student Handbook and fees, and a resolution regarding a complaint against an employee. They will also receive informational reports on the proposed handbook and fees, and on the BJHS science curriculum adoption.
- 2021-22 Parent Student Handbook changes and fees (3rd reading, action item)
- Resolution on complaint lodged against an employee
- BJHS Science Curriculum Adoption (informational report)
- Consent agenda: Human Resources report, bills, FOIA report, financial summary, treasurer's report
- Recognition of BHS student Myranda Wiggins (NAACP ACT-SO Silver Medal)
Board of Education - Archive
The Bloomington District 87 Board of Education will hold its regular meeting, including a closed session, recognition of instructional coaches, and informational reports on the proposed 2021-22 student handbook and fees, and on ESSER funding for pandemic learning impact. The board will take action on a resolution to intervene in a property tax abatement case, an optional compensation agreement for Dr. Colin Manahan, and a letter of understanding with the BEA regarding school service specialists. Consent agenda items include human resources, bills, FOIA report, payroll, and group medical rates for 2021-22.
- Resolution to intervene in Property Tax Abatement (PTAB) case
- Optional Compensation Agreement for Dr. Colin Manahan
- BEA Letter of Understanding for School Service Specialists
- Proposed 2021-22 Student Parent Handbook & Fees (2nd reading)
- Group Medical Rates for 2021-22 (consent agenda)
Board of Education - Archive
The Bloomington Board of Education will hold its regular meeting, including the convening of a new board with oath of office and election of officers for a one-year term. The board will also consider approving the FY21 tentative amended budget, the 2021-22 board meeting calendar, and other routine items. Informational presentations will cover proposed student handbooks and fees for 2021-22 and the FY21 budget amendment.
- Election of President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer for one-year term
- FY21 Tentative Amended Budget Resolution
- 2021-22 Board Meeting Calendar approval
- Proposed 2021-22 Student/Parent Handbooks & Fees - 1st reading
- IHSA Membership Renewal for 2021-22
Board of Education - Archive
The Bloomington Public Schools Board of Education is holding its regular meeting on April 14, 2021. The agenda includes approval of minutes from the March 10 meeting, a recognition of the Not In Our Town annual report, and a consent agenda covering human resources, bills, payroll, treasurer's report, and financial summaries. No major policy decisions or public hearings are listed; the meeting appears largely procedural.
- Approval of minutes from March 10, 2021 regular meeting
- Recognition: Not In Our Town annual report presented by Ms. Mary Aplington and students
- Consent agenda: Human Resources report and extra duty assignments for Spring 2021
- Consent agenda: Bills, payroll, treasurer's report (Feb and Mar 2021), financial summaries (Feb and Mar 2021)
- Board committee assignments report
Board of Education - Archive
The Bloomington Public Schools Board of Education will consider several action items, including reductions in force, a bid recommendation for the Bent School coal room reconstruction, and a contract with Ray & Associates, Inc. for a superintendent search. The board will also receive informational reports on curriculum updates and BJHS's COVID-19 response, and will approve routine consent agenda items such as the HR report, bills, FOIA report, and payroll.
- Reductions in Force (RIF) action item
- 2022 Bent Coal Room Reconstruction bid recommendation
- Search firm contract with Ray & Associates, Inc.
- Curriculum & Instruction updates report
- BJHS COVID-19 response report
Board of Education - Archive
The Bloomington Public Schools Board of Education is holding a special meeting to discuss and select a search firm to assist in finding a new superintendent. The board will review interviews conducted on February 13, 2021, and take action on the selection. Public comment will be heard.
- Discussion of search firm interviews held on February 13, 2021
- Selection of search firm (action item)
Board of Education - Archive
The Bloomington Public Schools Board of Education is holding a special meeting to interview search firms that will assist in hiring a superintendent effective July 1, 2022. The agenda includes public comment and adjournment, but the main item is the search firm interviews.
- Interview search firms for superintendent search
- Public comment period
- Special meeting at Bloomington High School
Board of Education - Archive
The Bloomington Public Schools Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with several action items. The board is scheduled to vote on the 2021-22 school calendar and approve the Judge John M. Scott Vocational Education Trust annual report. Consent agenda items include the human resources report, bills, FOIA report, and payroll. The meeting will also include recognition of a volunteer and a discussion of the proposed calendar.
- 2021-22 school calendar vote
- Judge John M. Scott Vocational Education Trust annual report approval
- Consent agenda: HR report, bills, FOIA report, payroll
- Recognition of Mary Aplington (BHS Promise Council volunteer)
- Proposed 2021-22 school calendar discussion (3rd reading)
Board of Education - Archive
The Bloomington District 87 Board of Education will hold a public hearing on renewing a waiver related to school improvement days, then consider approving minutes, committee assignments, and a consent agenda. The board will also hear informational reports on investments, the proposed 2021-22 school calendar, and proposed board policies, and take action on those policies.
- Public hearing on renewal of waiver for School Improvement Days
- Proposed 2021-22 school calendar (2nd reading)
- Board action on 11 policies including graduation requirements, testing, and extracurricular activities
- Consent agenda includes HR report, bills, FOIA report, financial summary, treasurer's report, and serious safety hazard locations
- Commerce Bank investments report for Medical Trust, Judge Scott Trust, and District 87 Foundation
Board of Education - Archive
The Bloomington Public Schools Board of Education will meet via Zoom to approve minutes, recognize a teacher, and discuss the proposed 2021-22 school calendar and several board policy updates. The board will also consider action on the Bob Loy Natatorium and approve routine consent agenda items including human resources, bills, and financial reports.
- Proposed 2021-22 school calendar (1st reading)
- Board policies 2nd reading: Superintendent Duties, Accounting, Graduation Requirements, Health Exams, Search and Seizure, Extracurricular Activities
- Action on Bob Loy Natatorium proposal
- Consent agenda: HR report, bills, FOIA report, payroll, financial summary, treasurer's report
- Recognition of BJHS teacher Greg Kocourek for appointment to Illinois Holocaust and Genocide Commission