Bloomington Public Schools public meetings in 2024
13 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Board Meeting
The Bloomington Public Schools Board will hold a public hearing on the 2024 tax levy and consider a resolution to place a 1% retailers' occupation tax for school facilities, security, and mental health services on the April 1, 2025 ballot. The board will also vote on bids for BHS tennis court construction and adopt multiple board policies. Consent agenda items include human resources, bills, payroll, and insurance renewals.
- Public hearing on 2024 tax levy
- Resolution to place 1% county school facilities sales tax on April 2025 ballot
- BHS tennis court bid recommendation from Midwest Construction Professionals
- Adoption of 21 board policies (2nd reading)
- Property casualty and cyber insurance renewals for FY25
Board of Education - Archive
The Board of Education will consider the 2024 levy resolution and a certificate of compliance. Members will also review a first reading of 21 district policies and discuss reports on housing and human resources.
- 2024 Levy Resolution & Certificate of Compliance
- School Improvement Plans
- OAB/BACC Facility Fees Resolution
- Contract with American Institutes of Research for Sheridan Elementary School Needs Assessment
- First reading of 21 Board of Education policies including Ethics and Gift Ban and Title IX Grievance Procedure
Board of Education - Archive
The Bloomington Public Schools Board of Education will consider approving new course proposals for Bloomington High School and a School Maintenance Project Grant. The meeting also includes recognition of District 87 principals, committee reports, and a consent agenda covering HR, bills, FOIA, payroll, and treasurer's reports.
- BHS Course Description Proposals (Board Action)
- School Maintenance Project Grant FY25 (Board Action)
- Recognition of D87 principals for National Principals Month
- Consent agenda: HR report, bills, FOIA report, payroll, treasurer's report, destruction of executive session tapes
Board of Education - Archive
The Bloomington Board of Education will hold a public hearing on the proposed FY2025 budget and then vote on its adoption. The board will also consider resolutions to transfer working cash funds to capital projects and Judge Scott Educational Trust funds to the education fund. Other action items include approval of minutes, consent agenda items (HR report, bills, FOIA report, payroll, destruction of executive session tapes), and second reading of several board policies.
- Public hearing and vote on FY2025 budget
- Resolution to transfer working cash funds to capital projects
- Resolution to transfer Judge Scott Educational Trust funds to education fund
- Second reading of board policies on uniform grievance, resource conservation, staff development, harassment, and teen dating violence
- Approval of destruction of executive session tapes dating back 18 months
Board of Education - Archive
The Bloomington Board of Education will hold a public hearing on the FY24 ACC/RVS budgets, then consider action on several items including a new four-year contract with the Bloomington Education Association (BEA) for 2024-2028, approval of the FY25 tentative budget resolution, and renovations to the BHS tennis courts. The board will also receive presentations on the Oakland Avenue Building project, a teaching and learning update, and the 2025 tentative budget, along with first readings of several board policies.
- Public hearing for FY24 ACC/RVS budgets
- Action on Bloomington Education Association (BEA) Contract 2024-2028
- Approval of FY25 tentative budget resolution
- BHS Tennis Court Renovations
- City of Bloomington TIF Intergovernmental Agreement
Board of Education - Archive
This is a special meeting of the Bloomington Public Schools Board of Education. The agenda consists of a consent agenda covering routine items (human resources, bills, payroll, financial summaries, and treasurer's reports) followed by public comment and adjournment. No substantive policy decisions or discussions are listed.
- Human Resources Report
- Bills payment approval
- Payroll for June 2024
- Financial Summary reports for April and May 2024
- Treasurer's Report for April and May 2024
Board of Education - Archive
The Bloomington Public Schools Board of Education will hold a public hearing and vote on the amended FY24 budget, as well as consider tentative FY25 budgets for RVS/BACC. The board will also act on several other items, including an interfund loan, an esthetics program agreement, and a health life safety survey. Consent agenda items include routine approvals of human resources, bills, payroll, and other resolutions.
- Public hearing and action on FY24 amended budget
- RVS/BACC tentative 2025 budget resolution
- BACC interfund loan resolution
- BACC Tricoci University esthetics program agreement
- 10-Year Health Life Safety Survey recommendation
Board of Education - Archive
The Bloomington Public Schools Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on May 15, 2024, at Bloomington High School. The board will take action on the FY24 tentative amended budget, several board policies, food service agreements, and contracts for the 2309 E. Oakland Avenue project. They will also receive informational updates on safety and security, the budget amendment, and policy second readings.
- FY24 Beginning Balance Resolution & Tentative Amended Budget Resolution
- Approval of Architect and Construction Manager for 2309 E. Oakland Avenue Project
- Approval of Food Service Agreements with ROE and Boys & Girls Club
- Approval of bid responses for BJHS wall/floor coverings and BHS concrete/drainage
- Approval of FY25 Treasurer's Bond Renewal and Group Medical Rates
Board of Education - Archive
The Bloomington Public Schools Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on April 17, 2024, at Bloomington High School. The board is scheduled to take action on several items, including the FY25 student handbooks and fees, curriculum adoption, a resolution to intervene in PTAB cases, and the approval of an architect and construction manager for the 2309 E. Oakland Avenue project. They will also review proposed policies and receive informational updates on the student handbook and teaching and learning.
- Approval of FY25 Student Parent Handbooks & Fees
- Approval of FY25 Curriculum Adoption
- Resolution to Intervene in PTAB Cases
- Approval of Architect for 2309 E. Oakland Avenue Project
- Approval of Construction Manager for 2309 E. Oakland Avenue Project
Board of Education - Archive
The Bloomington Public Schools Board of Education is holding a special meeting that includes a call for closed session to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees or independent contractors. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.
- Closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) for personnel matters
- Public comment period
- Pledge of Allegiance and roll call
Board of Education - Archive
The Bloomington Public Schools Board of Education will hold its regular meeting, including votes on the Consolidated District Plan and Reductions in Force, as well as a settlement agreement with the Bloomington Education Association. The board will also review proposed student handbooks and fees for 2024-25, and receive reports on investments, teaching and learning, and financial summaries.
- Consolidated District Plan
- Reductions in Force
- BEA Letter of Understanding Regarding a Settlement Agreement
- Proposed 2024-25 Student/Parent Handbooks & Fees (1st reading)
- OAB Lease Back Agreement
Board of Education - Archive
The Bloomington Public Schools Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on February 21, 2024, at Bloomington High School. The board will take action on several items, including the 2024-25 school calendar, a transportation contract renewal, the purchase of the State Farm Oakland Avenue property, and a maintenance truck purchase. They will also consider a letter of understanding with the teachers' union regarding reduction in force, and multiple policy updates. Informational reports include an investment update, teaching and learning update, and facilities projects.
- Approval of 2024-25 school calendar
- Transportation contract renewal (2024-2029)
- State Farm Oakland Avenue purchase and sale agreement
- Maintenance truck purchase
- GRP Wegman scope change to replace steam heating system at Bloomington High School
Board of Education - Archive
The Bloomington Public Schools Board of Education will hold its regular meeting, including approval of minutes, recognition of Sheridan Elementary, and a closed session. The board will review the proposed 2024-25 school calendar, receive a teaching and learning update, and conduct first readings of numerous board policies. Action items include adopting a new English Language Learners curriculum, approving letters of understanding with the teachers' union, and joining a purchasing cooperative for food services.
- Proposed 2024-25 school calendar (1st reading)
- First reading of 26 board policies (e.g., Policy 4:60 Purchases & Contracts, Policy 5:30 Hiring Process)
- English Language Learners (ELL) Newcomers Curriculum Adoption
- BEA Letter of Understanding for dual credit course payment
- NIIPC Membership Agreement for food services