Wauconda High School Request for Approval of a New Course

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Superintendent of Schools Associate Superintendent Assistant Superintendent Assistant Superintendent Assistant Superintendent
Dr. Daniel J. Coles Business Services Curriculum & Instruction Special Education Human Resources
William Harkin Laura Beltchenko Janis Morgan James LePage
TO: Board of Education
FROM: Dr. Daniel J. Coles, Superintendent of Schools
DATE: December 2, 2010
RE: First Reading of Policy Revisions
The Superintendent seeks direction to include the following additions/revisions on the December
16, 2010 Business Meeting agenda for Board approval.
Background: This constitutes the first reading for these additions/revisions, which typically
occurs at the Committee of the Whole Meeting. This first reading provides the opportunity to
present the rationale for the revisions.
Number Title Reason
2:20 Powers and Duties of the Board
of Education
2:80 Board Member Oath and
Conduct
Change reflects existing IASB P.R.E.S.S.
recommendation, which comply with P.A. 96-998,
relieving board members from the duty to visit district
schools.
Changes reflect existing IASB P.R.E.S.S.
recommendations, which includes updated crossreferences.
2:100 Board Member Conflict of Interest Changes reflect existing IASB P.R.E.S.S.
recommendations, which depending on the facts, a
conflict of interest issue may involve inquiry beyond the
specific laws that were previously listed.
2:110 Qualifications, Term, and Duties
of Board Officers
Changes reflect existing IASB P.R.E.S.S.
recommendations, complying with P.A. 96-998,
changing the date by which a secretary must submit
the official acts of the board to the treasurer to “such
times as the treasurer my require”.
2:160 Board Attorney Changes reflect existing IASB P.R.E.S.S.
recommendations.
3:40 Superintendent Changes reflect existing IASB P.R.E.S.S.
recommendations, which includes duties and
certification requirements required by code.
4:50 Payment Procedures Changes reflect existing IASB P.R.E.S.S.
recommendations, which comply with P.A. 96-988,
authorizing the treasurer to pay “Social Security taxes,
wages, pension contributions, utility bills, and other
recurring bills” with further Board approval.
4:110 Transportation Changes reflect existing IASB P.R.E.S.S.
recommendations, which includes post-trip vehicle
inspection requirements.
“Learning For Life – Building Partnerships For Success”
Agenda Item #15.
WAUCONDA COMMUNITY UNIT
SCHOOL DISTRICT 118
555 North Main Street, Wauconda, Illinois 60084-1299, (847) 526-7690, Fax (847) 526-1019, www.cusd118.lake.k12.il.us
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