Indian Prairie School District public meetings in 2021
26 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Indian Prairie School District 204 - Archive
The Indian Prairie School District 204 Board of Education met to approve several technology purchases and policy updates. The board authorized a large-scale purchase of 6,800 Chromebooks and a separate desktop computer refresh for middle school labs.
- Approved $2,677,092 for 6,800 middle school Chromebooks, licenses, and service
- Approved $498,820 for 490 desktop computers for middle school computer labs
- Approved a large group of updated board policies regarding ethics, safety, and student conduct
- Recognized Metea Valley student Nikita Khurana as a national finalist in the German Olympics
Indian Prairie School District 204 - Archive
The Indian Prairie School District 204 Board of Education held a special workshop meeting to discuss boundary recommendations for middle schools and elementary schools. The session also included an executive session to discuss personnel matters, collective negotiating matters, and litigation.
- Discussion of Boundary Recommendations for MS and AT
- Executive Session regarding employee appointment, compensation, or discipline
- Executive Session regarding collective negotiating matters
- Executive Session regarding pending or imminent litigation
Indian Prairie School District 204 - Archive
The Indian Prairie School District 204 Board of Education will hold a public hearing on the 2021 tax levy, followed by a regular meeting. The board will also consider approving a consent agenda that includes routine items such as the semi-annual review of executive session minutes and destruction of old closed session recordings. The meeting includes an executive session for personnel, litigation, and collective negotiating matters.
- Public hearing on the 2021 tax levy
- Approval of consent agenda items D through K
- Semi-annual review of executive session minutes (May 3 – Oct 18, 2021)
- Destruction of verbatim closed session recordings from 2020
- Executive session for personnel, litigation, and collective negotiating matters
Indian Prairie School District 204 - Archive
The Indian Prairie School District 204 Board of Education met to approve several items, including major construction contracts for Phase VI of the Elementary School Air Conditioning Project. The board also reviewed personnel reports, financial documents, and held an executive session regarding litigation and personnel matters.
- $3,498,000 HVAC bid to F.E. Moran, Inc. for elementary school air conditioning
- $648,680 electrical bid to Arc 1 Electric, Inc. for elementary school air conditioning
- Approval of November 15, 2021 Bill Listing and September 2021 Budget Summary
- Recognition of Metea Valley High School Girls Volleyball Team state championship win
- Recognition of STEPS as a 2021 Best of Naperville Award recipient
Indian Prairie School District 204 - Archive
The Indian Prairie School District 204 Board of Education met on November 1, 2021, at the Crouse Education Center. The board approved a resolution on pre-service teacher education and licensure in literacy, but rejected resolutions on student safety, board member compensation, childcare reimbursement, and remote meetings. The meeting also included an executive session for personnel and litigation matters, and a consent agenda covering minutes, financial items, and personnel reports.
- Approved Illinois Association of School Boards Resolution 1 on Pre-Service Teacher Education and Licensure in Literacy (7-1).
- Rejected Resolution 2 on Student Safety and Protection Plan (1-5).
- Rejected Resolution 3 on School Board Member Compensation (3-3).
- Rejected Resolution 4 on Board Member Childcare Reimbursement (2-4).
- Approved Resolution 5 on Remote-Virtual School Board Open Meetings (5-1).
Indian Prairie School District 204 - Archive
The Indian Prairie School District 204 Board of Education held a regular meeting on October 18, 2021, at the Crouse Education Center. The board approved an amended school calendar, a resolution recognizing National Principals Month, and estimated travel expenses for a conference, along with routine consent agenda items. The meeting also included board salutes, a student representative report, and public comment.
- Approved amended 2021-2022 school calendar: school on March 15, 2022, last day moved from June 2 to June 1
- Approved resolution recognizing October 2021 as National Principals Month
- Approved estimated travel expenses for NSBA 2021 Annual Conference
- Approved consent agenda including minutes, business/financial items, and personnel report
- Board salutes: Prairie Children Preschool Gold Circle of Quality, District 204 top rankings, student DECA president, teacher of the year
Indian Prairie School District 204 - Archive
The Indian Prairie School District 204 Board of Education held a special meeting on October 1, 2021, via Zoom. The board approved the Illinois State Board of Education's FY2022 Round 1 School Maintenance Project Grant Application for Cowlishaw Elementary School's Slope Roof Retrofit Project, which could bring $50,000 in state funds. The meeting also included public comment procedures and adjournment.
- Approved FY2022 Round 1 School Maintenance Project Grant Application for Cowlishaw Elementary School's Slope Roof Retrofit Project
- Grant could provide $50,000 from Illinois State Board of Education
- Public comment limited to 3 minutes per person, 60 minutes total, sign-up by 4:27 p.m.
- Meeting held via Zoom with passcode 828727
Indian Prairie School District 204 - Archive
The Indian Prairie School District 204 Board of Education will hold a public hearing on the FY22 budget, then vote on consent agenda items including new instructional materials. The board will also enter closed session to discuss personnel and litigation matters.
- FY22 Budget Public Hearing and close of hearing
- Approval of Administrator and Teacher Salary and Benefit Report
- Approval of Global Issues: Human Rights resource for 7th grade social studies ($21,324.00)
- Approval of core novels for high school ELA: Between the World and Me, The Marrow Thieves, The Hate U Give
- Recess to Executive Session for personnel and litigation
Indian Prairie School District 204 - Archive
The Indian Prairie School District 204 Board of Education is holding a regular meeting with an executive session for personnel and litigation matters, followed by an open session. The board will discuss new curriculum resources for high school English Language Arts and middle school Social Studies, including specific novels and a National Geographic series, with approval expected at a future meeting. The agenda also includes routine consent items, a technology services update, and reports from the student representative and superintendent.
- Discussion of HS ELA novels: The Hate U Give, The Marrow Thieves, Between the World and Me
- Discussion of MS Social Studies resource: National Geographic Global Issues: Human Rights
- Approval of consent agenda including minutes, business/financial items, and personnel report
- Technology Services Update (District Goal 1)
- Indian Prairie Educational Foundation Update
Indian Prairie School District 204 - Archive
The Indian Prairie School District Board of Education held a regular meeting on August 23, 2021, at Metea Valley High School. The board approved a consent agenda containing several contracts, including a boiler installation and a technology upgrade. The meeting also included an executive session for personnel and litigation matters.
- Approved $212,700 bid to Commercial Mechanical, Inc. for a condensing boiler at Neuqua Valley High School
- Approved three-year Blackboard, Inc. contract at $70,000 per year for mass communications and teacher communication tools
- Authorized administration to negotiate an off-site storage lease for furniture and equipment
- Approved one-year OrganicLife contract amendment for COVID-19 Emergency Food Service Management
- Approved T-Mobile 10-Million Contract (specific dollar amount not listed in provided text)
Indian Prairie School District 204 - Archive
The Indian Prairie School District 204 Board of Education held a regular meeting on August 9, 2021, at Metea Valley High School. The board approved a waiver/modification of School Code mandates to use full-day school improvement days for 2021-2022 through 2025-2026, and also approved consent agenda items including procurement card limits, international field trips, and policy updates. The meeting included an executive session for personnel and litigation matters.
- Approved waiver for School Improvement Days (105 ILCS 5/18-8.05(F)(2)(d)(2)) for 2021-2026
- Approved Procurement Card Limits for FY2022
- Approved International Overnight Field Trips for 2021-2022
- Approved Policy 5:10 (Equal Employment Opportunity and Minority Recruitment)
- Held public hearing and public comment on the waiver
Indian Prairie School District 204 - Archive
The Indian Prairie School District 204 Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on July 19, 2021, at Metea Valley High School. The board will recess into executive session to discuss personnel and litigation matters, then reconvene in open session for public comment, a superintendent's report, and a consent agenda. The consent agenda includes approval of contracts for building automation and fire alarm system upgrades, as well as certifications for life safety surveys.
- Approve $483,000 bid to Precision Control Systems of Chicago, Inc. for building automation system replacement at Cowlishaw, Graham, and Young Elementary Schools
- Approve $90,000 bid to Arc 1 Electric, Inc. for fire alarm system upgrades at Cowlishaw, Gombert, Graham, and Patterson Elementary Schools
- Certify ten-year life safety surveys for Granger Middle School, Fry, Patterson, and Steck Elementary Schools
- Approve 2021-2022 District Concussion Oversight Team
- Public comment period (60 minutes, 3 minutes per speaker)
Indian Prairie School District 204 - Archive
The Indian Prairie School District 204 Board of Education is holding a special meeting on June 2, 2021, primarily to recess into executive session. The closed session is authorized to discuss personnel matters (appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees or contractors) and pending or imminent litigation. The meeting is procedural and includes roll call and adjournment.
- Executive session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) and (c)(11) for personnel and litigation matters
- Meeting at Crouse Education Center, 780 Shoreline Drive, Aurora, Illinois
- Board President Michael Raczak signed the notice
Indian Prairie School District 204 - Archive
The Indian Prairie School District 204 Board of Education is holding a special workshop meeting to discuss enrollment and projection trends. The board will also enter a closed executive session to discuss personnel and litigation matters. The meeting is open to the public with limited seating due to COVID-19 restrictions.
- Discussion of enrollment and projection trends analysis
- Executive session for employee matters and litigation
- Meeting held at Metea Valley High School, 1801 N. Eola Road, Aurora, IL
- Public seating limited to 37 seats due to COVID-19 restrictions
Indian Prairie School District 204 - Archive
The Indian Prairie School District 204 Board of Education is meeting to approve a consent agenda that includes a $83,300 bid for flooring removal and abatement at Clow Elementary and Hill Middle Schools, along with other routine items like IASB dues, a consolidated district plan, and a summer school agreement with College of DuPage. The meeting also includes public comment periods and recognition of National Merit Scholars.
- Approval of $83,300 flooring removal and abatement bid to Husar Abatement, Ltd for Clow Elementary and Hill Middle Schools
- Approval of 2021-2022 IASB annual dues
- Approval of FY22 Consolidated District Plan for federal funds
- Approval of College of DuPage summer school agreement
- Approval of business and financial items including April 2021 procurement card and bill listing
Indian Prairie School District 204 - Archive
The Indian Prairie School District 204 Board of Education held its final regular meeting of the 2020-2021 school year, approving a consent agenda that included several contracts and bids. The board also recognized student achievements and heard public comments.
- Approved $503,333 intercom system upgrade bid to ITR Systems
- Approved $136,178.40 hardscape improvements at Crouse Education Center to Schroeder Asphalt Services
- Approved one-year contract extensions for photography (HR Imaging) and food service (OrganicLife)
- Approved Wipfli LLP as independent auditor for fiscal year 2021
- Approved 2021-2022 student behavior rules for middle and high school handbooks
Indian Prairie School District 204 - Archive
This is a special organizational meeting of the Indian Prairie School District 204 Board of Education, held immediately after the final regular meeting. The board will elect its president, vice-president, and secretary, appoint an IASB representative, and approve the 2021-2022 meeting calendar. Public comment is limited to 30 minutes total, with each speaker given three minutes.
- Election of Laurie Donahue as President, Mark Rising as Vice-President, and Susan Demming as Secretary
- Appointment of Natasha Grover as IASB Governing Board Representative
- Approval of the 2021-2022 School Board Meeting Calendar
- Public comment procedures: sign-up by 6:57 p.m., 3-minute limit per speaker
Indian Prairie School District 204 - Archive
The Indian Prairie School District 204 Board of Education is holding its regular meeting, which includes a closed executive session for personnel and litigation matters before the public session. The board is voting on a consent agenda that includes approving 3.46% salary increases for non-bargaining and administrative employees for the 2021-2022 school year, as well as IHSA membership renewals and a purchase for a staff survey platform. The meeting also includes public comment periods and recognition of a student's National Merit Scholarship.
- Approval of 3.46% salary increase for 2021-2022 for non-bargaining employees
- Approval of 3.46% salary increase for 2021-2022 for administrative employees
- Approval of Illinois High School Association membership renewals for 2021-2022 for all three high schools
- Approval of purchase of Panorama Platform License for staff surveys
- Recognition of Neuqua Valley student Nadun D. Gjapala for winning a National Merit Scholarship
Indian Prairie School District 204 - Archive
The Indian Prairie School District 204 Board of Education is holding a special meeting on April 24, 2021, primarily to recess into executive session. The closed session is authorized under Illinois law to discuss personnel matters (such as appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, or dismissal of specific employees or contractors) and litigation. The meeting is procedural, with no public action items on the agenda.
- Special meeting at Crouse Education Center, 780 Shoreline Drive, Aurora, IL
- Executive session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) and (c)(11) for personnel and litigation
- Public seating limited to approximately 10 seats due to COVID-19 restrictions
- Meeting scheduled for 8:00 a.m. with roll call and adjournment
Indian Prairie School District 204 - Archive
The Board of Education met to approve the appointment of a new elementary school principal and several personnel resolutions. The meeting also included discussions regarding executive sessions for litigation and personnel matters.
- Approved Erin Rodriguez as Principal at Young Elementary School
- Approved resolution for non-renewal and honorable dismissal of teachers due to student enrollment
- Approved resolution for honorable dismissal of support staff due to student enrollment
- Approved updated Building Use Guidelines regarding community use of school facilities
- Recognized student achievements in Youth and Government, theatre, and writing awards
Indian Prairie School District 204 - Archive
The Indian Prairie School District 204 Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with an executive session for personnel and litigation matters, followed by an open session. The board will consider consent agenda items including a resolution for emergency tent rental related to COVID-19, a contract for web-based emergency operations plans, approval of minutes, and business/financial items. Public comment is limited to 30 minutes total, with each speaker given 3 minutes.
- Approval of resolution for emergency rental of tents related to COVID-19 pandemic
- Approval of web-based Emergency Operations Plans agreement with Jensen Hughes/Technical Response Planning Corporation not to exceed $96,300.00
- Approval of minutes from March 8, 2021 regular and executive sessions
- Approval of business and financial items including bill listing
- Public comment procedures for agenda and non-agenda items
Indian Prairie School District 204 - Archive
The Indian Prairie School District 204 Board of Education held a regular meeting on March 8, 2021, at Metea Valley High School. The board approved the purchase of six multi-functional school activity buses for $342,384, approved Lisa Barry as Executive Director of Communication Services, and handled routine consent agenda items including minutes, financial reports, and personnel. The meeting also included an executive session for personnel and litigation matters, and public comment periods.
- Approved $342,384 purchase of six multi-functional school activity buses via Illinois Joint Purchasing Program
- Approved Lisa Barry as Executive Director of Communication Services
- Approved consent agenda including minutes, financial items, and personnel report
- Held executive session for personnel and litigation discussions
- Recognized 43 National Merit Scholar Finalists and 12 Presidential Scholar Candidates
Indian Prairie School District 204 - Archive
The Indian Prairie School District 204 Board will hold a public hearing and vote on a modification to the treasurer's bond, then discuss a COVID-19 update on reopening schools and a career exploration pathways update. The meeting includes an executive session for personnel and litigation matters, followed by an open session with public comment and consent agenda approvals.
- Public hearing and approval of Treasurer's Bond Modification
- COVID-19 update on reopening of schools (District Goal 1)
- Career Exploration Pathways update (District Goal 1)
- Consent agenda: approval of minutes, business/financial items, personnel report
- Board salutes: Neuqua Valley robotics team and yearbook awards
Indian Prairie School District 204 - Archive
The Indian Prairie School District 204 Board of Education held a regular meeting, approving personnel appointments and consent agenda items, and discussing the COVID-19 reopening plan and budget forecast. The meeting included an executive session for employee and litigation matters, followed by an open session with public comment and reports.
- Approved Dr. Nicole Howard as Assistant Superintendent for Secondary Teaching and Learning - High Schools
- Approved Dr. Sherry Reynolds Whitaker as Comptroller
- Approved consent agenda including minutes, business/financial items, and personnel report
- Discussed COVID-19 update on reopening of schools
- Approved Gifts and Donations Report for 1st semester 2020-2021
Indian Prairie School District 204 - Archive
The Board of Education scheduled a special meeting for January 19, 2021, to conduct an executive session. The session is intended to discuss personnel matters and potential litigation.
- Executive session regarding appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees or contractors
- Executive session regarding pending or imminent litigation
Indian Prairie School District 204 - Archive
The Indian Prairie School District 204 Board of Education will hold a public hearing on a waiver request for driver's education mandates, then vote on the waiver. The board will also approve consent agenda items including board and district goals, student and course fees, and policy updates. The meeting includes an executive session for personnel and litigation matters.
- Public hearing on waiver/modification of driver's education mandate (105 ILCS 5/27-24.2)
- Approval of district and curriculum fees, including new $40 technology fee for Kindergarten and Grade 1
- Course fee changes: decreases for Automotive Maintenance, Accounting 1, Honors Accounting 2; increases for AP Microeconomics and AP Macroeconomics
- Approval of Board Goals and District Goals for 2020-21
- Second reading of Policies 4:90 and 6:310