Regular meeting February 7, 2023, OF  the                                                            Freeport School District Board of Education

 

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The Board received numerous Reports that will be detailed in the Board Meeting Minutes:

Superintendent’s Report

Spotlights & Celebrations:

National School Counseling Week focuses public attention on the unique contribution of school counselors within U.S. school systems  and highlights the tremendous impact school counselors have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career. To our FSD Counselors, THANK YOU for all that you do for our students.  We salute you and celebrate you this week! 

 

We are proud to have a number of educators, support staff and administrators also being recognized by ISBE as Those Who Excel Award winners.  Congratulations to the following:

Eugene Calingacion - Northwest IL Regional Teacher of the Year - finalist for Il Teacher of the Year

Denise Mcilwain, Teacher - Meritorious Service (Carl Sandburg)

Kristine Coon, Teacher -  Meritorious Service (Jones Farrar)

Joren Hoffman, Early Career Educator - Meritorious Service (Lincoln Douglas)

Dana Dinderman, Administrator - Meritorious Service (FAHS)

Amy Larson, Student Support Personnel - Meritorious Service (FHS)

Jamie Engel, Educational Support Personnel  -  Meritorious Service (FHS)

Amanda Williams, Ed Support Personnel - Special Recognition (NDS/Central Office)

Shelly Ensign, Educational Support Personnel - Special Recognition (Empire)

Lakinda Brown, Educational Support Personnel - Award of Excellence (FHS)

 

Student extra-curricular teams recognition.  

Their most recent accomplishments will be highlighted in this week's Superintendent's Newsletter.

• Boys & Girls Bowling

• NJROTC

• Freshman Swim Team

• Wrestling Team

• Dance Teams

• Girls Varsity Basketball 

• Speech Team

 

FMS will present their first ever stage musical this Thursday, Friday & Saturday.  Cast members will perform Disney’s Moana. Performances are Thursday & Friday at 7 PM and Saturday at 2 PM. Tickets are $6 and will be sold at the door.

SY 2023 Monthly Enrollment 

 

SY23 Monthly Enrollment 

 

Grades 5-8 Report Card Committee

Who:  A representative committee of teachers and administrators will be convened to review the  current report card and grading practices for grades 5-8. 

Why :  The committee will work toward ensuring that grading is consistent, valid, and equitable and that achievement is prioritized in the determination of grades. 

What:  One of the desired outcomes of the committee is to determine if a new grade reporting system is needed. Another outcome is to ensure that the new grading system aligns to our beliefs about the purpose of grading, which is examining student achievement and growth, not compliance. 

 

Postsecondary Success Grant

FSD  is eligible for the 2023 ESSER II – Postsecondary Success grant. The allocation was determined based on the survey that we completed sometime in November and early January. Details will be provided in the board meeting minutes.

 MTSS Winter Data: MTSS Winter Data Days began the week of February 6. The purpose of data days is to review the winter MAP and AIMSweb data to make evidence-based decisions about how to continue to support students through both core instruction and targeted interventions. All Board members are invited to attend a data day to observe teachers and administrators engaging in data review cycles. 

 

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Information Reports

Boys & Girls Club Community Grant - The Boys & Girls Club of Freeport and Stephenson County (BGCFSC) is requesting an amount of $25,000 from Freeport School District to offer programming during the school year and throughout the summer. Members of the staff and board provided details of the program to the board.

PRESS Issue 110 - The Illinois Association of School Boards Policy Reference Education Subscription Service provides policy updates to subscribing School Districts on a quarterly basis.  These updates are due to changes in legislation, administrative rules, PRESS Advisory Board feedback, quality assurance, or other factors. These policies have been reviewed by Central Office Administrators.  

 

2023-2024 School Year Calendar - The process for setting the 2023-2024 school year calendar has been completed and ready for Board consideration. The school year calendar has been reviewed by principals and by the Freeport Education Association.  Recommendations have been taken into consideration.  New this year, we will be seeking a waiver for four full-day school improvement days.

 

The Monthly Financial Report: 

The Monthly Financial Report was presented by Dr. Patrick McDermott through January 31, 2023.

 

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Took Action in Favor of the Consent Agenda:

Freeport School District & CareerTEC bills

Personnel Report, February 7, 2023

 

Took Action in Favor of the Following  Item(s):

Differential Request - 2022-23

Committee Reports

Board members gave committee reports, including: Curriculum, Equity

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The public is always invited and encouraged to attend Freeport School District Board of Education meetings. ​The next scheduled regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at 6:00 PM.  Meetings are held at the FSD administrative office, located at 500 E. South St and can be accessed virtually. Information on joining the meetings can be found here.