Board Update 9/12/22
District Presentations
Agenda Item 4.0
Summer Programming Highlights – 4.01
The board viewed a presentation highlighting the district’s 2022 summer programming.
The presentation includes the various program offerings, sample student schedules, special events, attendance statistics for students and staff, progress reports, data collection plans, staff and parent feedback, and next steps for programming for summer of 2023.
The presentation can be viewed here.
10 Year Facilities Plan – 4.02
An update on the 10 Year Facilities Plan was presented to the board.
Among the highlights of the presentation were a summary of the work completed since July of 2020, status and cost updates on phases of work currently underway in the district, and a list of projects under discussion for the fiscal year 2023. Next steps, an anticipated timeline of future projects, and the operating fund balance were also discussed.
The presentation can be viewed here.
Equity Journey Update – 4.03
The board discussed the district’s equity journey, including an update on the process and progress of the Equity Task Force as they continue to discuss potential options to address the district’s identified areas of focus for improvement.
The task force has held two sessions, and there are two additional sessions planned on September 22 and October 3. The purpose of the task force is to provide input and feedback on potential options and solutions to help the district meet the goal of ensuring all students have equitable access to resources and opportunities to equip them to be successful for life.
The board will hold an in-depth discussion about the district’s equity journey at the September 26, Committee of the Whole Meeting. For more information about the district’s focus on equity, please visit our equity page here.
New Elementary & Junior High Schedules Update – 4.04
The board viewed an update on the current schedules for elementary and junior high school students which began with the start of the 2022-23 school year. Some the highlights of the new schedule discussed were as follows:
Elementary Schools:
- Expansion of specials to include separate music/visual arts programs
- Expanded Physical Education program to three times a week (per state mandate)
- More collaboration time for teachers
Junior High Schools:
All three junior highs are on a consistent schedule structure, including:
- Start/end times
- Daily check in and check out
- Consistent instructional time per content area
- Dedicated time for social emotional learning
- Expanded collaboration/plan time for staff
The board also heard some of the early successes and positive feedback about the new schedules and discussed next steps, including gathering input from families and staff members this fall for any planned revisions.
Click here to view the presentation.
Discussion Items
Agenda Item 7.0
Prepare 2022 Tax Levy And Set Date – 7.01
Strategic Goal (SG) 4: Stewardship of Resources
Cook County taxing districts follow the Truth in Taxation Law (35 ILCS 200/18-55; Division 2). This law requires CCSD59 to estimate the necessary amount of its aggregate levy not fewer than 20 days before taking action to adopt the levy. The board will vote at the Committee of the Whole board meeting on September 26, 2022, on proceeding with the preparation of the 2022 levy and to announce the public hearing date of November 14, 2022.
Prepare 2023-2024 Budget – 7.02
SG 4: Stewardship of Resources
Section 5/17-1 of the Illinois School Code requires an annual tentative budget to be prepared by a representative designated by the board, which is available for public inspection for at least 30 days prior to final action.
At the October 10, 2022, board meeting, the board will vote to designate the superintendent to cause a tentative budget to be prepared for the 2023-24 fiscal year based on the following criteria of budget parameters:
- In accordance with board approved Fund Balance Policy;
- Allocate costs associated with implementing the District Strategic Plan;
- Project staffing based on enrollment projections, proposed staffing plans, and frameworks;
- Allocate salary costs based on board authorized percentage increases and negotiated agreements;
- Allocate insurance benefit costs based on projections and plans as identified through the Insurance Committee process;
- Allocate facilities, equipment, and capital improvement project costs adopted by the Board of Education;
- Allocate funds to support the district technology plan;
- Allocate funds to support district initiatives;
- Allocate resources in alignment with other assumptions and strategies as set forth in the Long-Term Financial Plan, representative of the board’s goal to maintain its State Financial Profile Recognition status.
Authorizing Intervention at the Property Tax Appeals Board (PTAB) for Assessment of Appeals – 7.03
SG 4: Stewardship of Resources
The board discussed a resolution authorizing CCSD59 to intervene on all assessment appeals, rather than each time a notice is received from the Cook County Board of Review on a newly-filed appeal. Notification of Property Tax Appeals Board (PTAB) cases are forwarded to Franczek P.C. as received. CCSD59 intervenes in all cases, sometimes in partnership with District 214, depending on the location of the property and the requested amount of assessed value reduction.
In most cases, the case is settled prior to further actions, but in some cases a full appraisal is recommended, or a case can progress to an actual hearing with PTAB. Franczek P.C. will represent the board’s interests in these proceedings.
The board will vote on approving the resolution at the October 10, 2022, board meeting.
Action Items
Agenda Item – 8.0
Adoption of Budget: Fiscal Year 2022-23 – 8.01
SG 4: Stewardship of Resources
The CCSD59 2022-23 Tentative Budget has been on public display since July 1, 2022, at both the district’s administration building and on the district’s website.
The process of adoption includes a review of recommended changes to the budget and a public hearing which occurred on August 1, 2022.
The board approved the final adoption of the 2022-23 budget, which begins on July 1, 2022 and ends on June 20, 2023.
Click on the links below for more detailed information on the budget:
Approval of Book Donation from Mrs. Janice Krinsky to Community Consolidated School District 59 – 8.02
SG 4: Stewardship of Resources
The board approved a donation from Mrs. Janice Krinsky of 158 books totaling $1,896.71, which were provided for use by students of all grades including pre-K through eighth.
