Bloomington Public Schools public meetings in 2020
13 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Education - Archive
The Bloomington Public Schools Board of Education will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2020 property tax levy, followed by a vote on the levy resolution. The board will also consider approving routine consent agenda items, including bills, payroll, and reports, and will receive informational updates on grants, a swimming facility proposal, and policy reviews.
- Public hearing and resolution for 2020 tax levy (2021)
- Recognition of $1.5 million IL AWARE grant and $50,000 McLean County Board of Health grant for mental health services
- Discussion of BHS swimming facility proposal (Bob Loy Natatorium)
- First reading of 11 board policies, including graduation requirements and student testing
- Consent agenda includes bills, payroll, and property casualty insurance renewal
Board of Education - Archive
The Bloomington Public Schools Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including approving new courses at Bloomington High School, amending the handbook for semester exam calculation, adjusting graduation requirements for the Class of 2021, and entering into a road salt agreement with the City of Bloomington. The board will also receive informational reports on fall housing and enrollment projections, and a second reading of a pandemic preparedness policy.
- New courses at BHS
- BHS handbook amendment for semester exam calculation
- BHS amended graduation requirements for Class of 2021
- City of Bloomington Road Salt Agreement
- 2021 HMO rates (consent agenda)
Board of Education - Archive
The Bloomington Public Schools Board of Education met on October 28, 2020, to approve the 2020 property tax levy resolution and issue a public hearing notice. The board also reviewed the 2020 audit by Gorenz & Associates and discussed amended graduation requirements for the BHS Class of 2021. Additionally, the board took a first reading of a new policy on pandemic preparedness and recovery.
- Approval of the 2020 Levy Resolution and Public Hearing Notice
- First reading of Board Policy 4.180: Pandemic Preparedness; Management; and Recovery
- Review of 2020 Audit by Gorenz & Associates
- Discussion of BHS Class of 2021 Amended Graduation Requirements
- Approval of minutes from the October 14, 2020 meeting
Board of Education - Archive
The Bloomington Public Schools Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on October 14, 2020, at Bloomington High School. The board will consider approving a large set of school board policies, including those on Title IX sexual harassment, bullying, and student behavior. They will also act on routine consent agenda items such as bills, payroll, and reports.
- Vote on 19 board policies (2nd and 3rd readings) covering Title IX, bullying, student records, and more
- Approval of consent agenda including human resources report, bills, FOIA report, payroll, treasurer's report, and financial summaries
- Resolution recognizing National Principals Month (October 2020)
- Closed session call
- Public comment period
Board of Education - Archive
The Bloomington Public Schools Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on September 9, 2020, at 6:30 p.m. at the Educational Services Center. The board will consider approving minutes from the August 26 meeting, review 16 board policies in a first reading and 7 in a second reading, and act on a consent agenda that includes the human resources report, bills, FOIA report, payroll, and appointments. The meeting also includes a call for closed session and public comment.
- First reading of 16 board policies, including 2:220 School Board Meeting Procedure, 7:180 Prevention of and Response to Bullying, and 7:190 Student Behavior
- Second reading of 7 board policies, including 2:125 Board Member Compensation: Expenses and 6:135 Accelerated Placement Program
- Consent agenda includes approval of bills (1,499 KB PDF) and payroll (178 KB PDF)
- Human Resources Report and appointments by the Board of Education are on the consent agenda
- FOIA report to be approved as part of consent agenda
Board of Education - Archive
The Bloomington Board of Education will hold a public hearing on the ACC/RVS budgets, review the 2021 tentative budget, and consider a resolution for the Return to Learn plan. The board will also vote on the tentative budget, legal budgets, a teacher contract extension, and approve policies as part of a 5-year review.
- Public hearing for ACC/RVS budgets
- 2021 tentative budget presentation and resolution
- Return to Learn plan and resolution
- Bloomington Education Association contract extension 2020-21
- Board policies 5-year review (no changes)
Board of Education - Archive
The Bloomington Public Schools Board of Education held a regular meeting on June 24, 2020, via webinar and at the Educational Services Center. The agenda included public hearings for the amended 2020 budget and the issuance of working cash bonds. The board also took action on the amended budget, a State Farm insurance agreement amendment, and the cancellation of July meetings.
- Public hearing for the Amended 2020 Budget
- Public hearing for the Issuance of Working Cash Bonds to increase the Working Cash Fund
- Board action to approve the Amended 2020 Budget
- Board action to approve the State Farm Agreement Second Amendment
- Board action to cancel the July 8 and July 22 Board Meetings
Board of Education - Archive
The Bloomington Public Schools Board of Education will hold a regular meeting via webinar. The main action item is approving the proposed 2020-21 Student Parent Handbook and fees, which was presented for a third reading. The board will also consider consent agenda items including human resources, bills, financial reports, and food service agreements with local organizations.
- 2020-21 Student Parent Handbook & Fees - 3rd reading and board action
- Food service agreements with BroMenn Adult Day Care, ROE Alternative Ed, Boys & Girls Club, and High Roads School
- Human Resources Report
- Bills
- Financial Summary and Treasurer's Report
Board of Education - Archive
The Bloomington Public Schools Board of Education will hold a regular meeting via webinar. They will consider approving a resolution to issue working cash fund bonds, a tentative amended budget for FY20, and an optional compensation agreement. The agenda also includes informational reports on the proposed 2020-21 student handbook and fees, and the FY20 budget presentation.
- Resolution to issue working cash fund bonds to increase the district's working cash fund
- 2020 Tentative Amended Budget Resolution
- Optional Compensation Agreement for Dr. Herschel Hannah, Jr.
- Second reading of proposed 2020-21 Student Parent Handbook & Fees
- Consent agenda: HR report, bills, FOIA report, payroll
Board of Education - Archive
This is the annual reorganization meeting of the Bloomington Board of Education. The board will approve minutes, adjourn sine die, convene the new board, elect officers for a one-year term, and approve the 2020-21 meeting calendar. It will also hear informational reports on a working cash bond issue and proposed student handbooks and fees, and consider consent agenda items including HR, financial reports, and medical rates.
- Election of President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer for one-year terms
- Approval of 2020-21 Board Meeting Calendar
- Discussion of 2020 Working Cash Bond Issue (First Midstate)
- First reading of proposed 2020-21 Student/Parent Handbooks & Fees
- Resolutions to intervene in Property Tax Abatement (PTAB) cases (AMF Bowling, Eastland Mall)
Board of Education - Archive
The Board of Education met via webinar to review administrative reports and committee assignments. The primary action item for the meeting is a resolution regarding a Reduction in Force.
- Reduction in Force Resolution
- Approval of March 11, 2020, meeting minutes
- Review of Human Resources report
- Review of payroll and bills
Board of Education - Archive
The Bloomington Public Schools Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on February 12, 2020, at the Educational Services Center. The board will consider action items including a BHS advisory pilot for spring 2020, investment allocations, the 2020-21 school calendar, and a set of proposed board policies. Informational reports include a BHS drama trip to England, instructional materials, and committee assignments. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes, consent agenda items, and public comment.
- Action on 2020-21 school calendar (3rd reading)
- Action on 11 proposed board policies (e.g., conflict of interest, hiring, harassment)
- BHS Advisory Pilot for Spring 2020
- 2020 Investment Allocations Recommendation
- Consent agenda includes HR report with Thomas employment contract 2020-2023, bills, payroll, treasurer's report
Board of Education - Archive
The Bloomington Public Schools Board of Education will hold its regular meeting, including approval of minutes, committee assignments, and several informational presentations. Key items include a first reading of the proposed 2020-21 school calendar, a review of multiple board policies, and a presentation on investments. The board will also take action on a letter of understanding regarding e-learning days and a road salt agreement with the City of Bloomington.
- Proposed 2020-21 school calendar (1st reading)
- Review of 11 board policies including conflict of interest, hiring, and student harassment
- Commerce Bank investments report for Medical Trust, Judge Scott Trust, and District 87 Foundation
- BEA Letter of Understanding on e-Learning Days
- City of Bloomington Road Salt Agreement