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May 3, 2023 Board Meeting

Regular meeting of the Freeport School District Board of Education

May 3, 2023

 

 

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

 

Superintendent’s Report

 May Is:

Mental Health Awareness Month

 Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Month

 

Student Recognition - Rotary $1000 Scholarships Awarded                                     

Applicants were required to write an essay and were also asked to submit 2-3 letters of reference from their teacher, school administrator, employer, and /or pastor. 4 FSD students receiving the scholarship include AJ Evon, Addison Gill, James Giuffre, and Natalie Yeoman. 35 seniors whose current cumulative GPA is a minimum of 3.5 after 2 semesters (30 credit hours), were  invited to the Rotary luncheon and received a certificate of recognition.

 

Teacher/Staff Recognition

IPA (IL Principals Association) Award Recipients: Each year the IPA recognizes exceptional leadership qualities in teachers & support staff. Principals are invited to submit nominations for individuals in their district or building who have exhibited a high level of leadership within their ranks. We are excited to  recognize the following staff members:

  • Jonathan Adams - Empire

  • Marty Sellers - FHS

  • Amy Larson - FHS

 

Attendance

Supt. Alvarado gave an attendance report.  For the month of April, attendance district-wide was 90.74%, up .20% from March.

 

McKinney Vento 

The McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Act ensures the educational rights and protections of homeless children and youth due to the lack of an adequate alternative so that they may enroll in school, attend regularly and be successful.

 The main goal of the McKinney -Vento Homeless Assistance Act is to provide homeless students the same educational opportunities as house students by removing as many barriers to learning for homeless students as possible. In 2018-19, FSD had a total of 90 M-V students; in 2022-23 we have 237.

 

Bullying Policy Update

An update on the Bullying Policy was provided in light of new legislation. A synopsis of the legislation can be found here.

 

May 8-12 TEACHER & STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK 

  • Teacher Appreciation Day (May 2)

  • School Lunch Heroes Day (May 5) 

  • School Communicators Day (May 12)      

 

 

Information Reports

Facilities & Grounds Update

Justin Pasch, Director of Facilities & Grounds provided the board with an annual update on Facilities and Grounds.

 

Summer Learning Guidebook 2023

Dr. Julia Cloat presented highlights from the Guidebook that will direct Summer Learning / Summer School 2023.

 

 

Took Action in Favor of the Consent Agenda:

  • Freeport School District and CareerTEC Bills

  •  Personnel Report, May 3, 2023

  • Consolidated District Plan

 

Took Action in Favor of the Following Previously Presented Item(s

  • New Job Description - Job Coach STEP Program

Committee Reports

None presented

 

 

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 May 16, 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.