Bloomington Public Schools public meetings in 2023
13 substantive meetings from 2023, 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 and vote on the 2023 tax levy, and consider several contracts and a real estate purchase. The board will also review the 2023 audit, enrollment projections, and an ELL curriculum proposal.
- Public hearing and resolution for 2023 tax levy
- Intent to purchase real estate at 2309 E. Oakland Avenue, Bloomington
- Contract with American Institutes of Research for BJHS needs assessment
- RK Dixon device lease amendment
- Bloomington Area Career Center/Hairmasters contract
Board of Education - Archive
The Bloomington Public Schools Board of Education is holding a special meeting that includes a public hearing regarding the purchase of real estate. The agenda also includes the pledge of allegiance, roll call, public comment, and adjournment.
- Public hearing for purchase of real estate
- Notice of Public Hearing for Purchase of Real Estate.pdf (120 KB)
- OAB Presentation.pdf (12,040 KB)
Board of Education - Archive
The Bloomington Public Schools Board of Education will hold a public hearing on the purchase of real estate, then consider approving the 2023 tax levy resolution, a waiver of a state school code requirement, and other action items. The board will also recognize Coach Joe Sanders for his 600th volleyball win and hear reports on the levy and teaching and learning.
- Public hearing for purchase of real estate
- 2023 Levy Resolution & Certificate of Compliance
- Approval of Waiver of School Code 105 ILCS 5/27-6
- BEA Letter of Understanding - Girls Wrestling Head Varsity Coach
- Approval of Postage Machine Leases for BJHS/BHS
Board of Education - Archive
The Bloomington Public Schools Board of Education will hold public hearings on a revised ACC/RVS budget and a School Code waiver for physical education, then consider several action items including course proposals, school improvement plans, and a maintenance grant. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes, consent agenda items, and recognition of principals.
- Public hearing on revised ACC/RVS budget
- Public hearing on School Code waiver Section 27-6.3 (PE waiver)
- BHS course description proposals (action item)
- School Improvement Plans (action item)
- FY24 School Maintenance Project Grant application (action item)
Board of Education - Archive
The Bloomington Public Schools Board of Education will hold a public hearing on the 2024 budget and then consider approving it. The board will also vote on several resolutions, including transferring working cash funds to capital projects and transferring Judge Scott Educational Trust funds to the education fund. Consent agenda items include the human resources report, bills, payroll, and destruction of executive session tapes.
- Public hearing for 2024 budget
- FY24 Budget approval
- Resolution to transfer working cash funds to capital projects
- Resolution to transfer Judge Scott Educational Trust funds to education fund
- Approval of minutes from August 16, 2023 meetings
Board of Education - Archive
The Bloomington Public Schools Board of Education will hold a public hearing and consider approval of the FY24 ACC/RVS budgets, the FY24 tentative budget resolution, and several policy updates. The board will also discuss a needs assessment for BACC/HEAT Academy, a teaching and learning update, and the 2024 tentative budget. Consent agenda items include routine reports and approvals.
- Public hearing for FY24 ACC/RVS budgets
- FY24 Tentative Budget Resolution
- BESP Letter of Understanding - Paraprofessional Salary Schedule & Contract Extension
- BESP Custodial Maintenance Agreement 2023-2028
- Policy updates: Procurement, Insufficient Fund Checks, Insurance, Student Discipline, Concussions
Board of Education - Archive
The Bloomington Public Schools Board of Education will hold a public hearing on the tentative amended budget and consider approving the amended 2023 budget, as well as tentative 2024 budgets for RVS/ACC. The board will also vote on several resolutions, including a prevailing wage resolution and an interfund loan for BACC, and review multiple board policies.
- Public hearing and action on amended 2023 budget
- Resolution to approve RVS/ACC tentative 2024 budgets
- BACC interfund loan resolution
- Prevailing wage resolution
- Approval of 2023-24 board meeting calendar
Board of Education - Archive
The Bloomington Public Schools Board of Education will vote on a tentative amended budget for fiscal year 2023, including a beginning balance resolution, and will consider first amendments to a tax rebate agreement and food service agreements. The board will also take action on ten board policies covering areas like purchasing, hiring, and technology use. Several informational reports and recognitions are also on the agenda.
- FY23 Beginning Balance Resolution & Tentative Amended Budget Resolution
- CII East Tax Rebate Abatement Agreement First Amendment
- FY24 Boys & Girls Club Food Service Agreement
- FY24 Regional Office of Education Food Service Agreement
- Board policies on purchasing, hiring, child abuse reporting, and technology use
Board of Education - Archive
The Bloomington Public Schools Board of Education is holding a special meeting on May 13, 2023. The agenda includes administrative reports and a board self-evaluation, followed by public comment. No specific decisions or proposals are listed.
- Board self-evaluation discussion
- Public comment period
Board of Education - Archive
The Bloomington Public Schools Board of Education is holding its regular meeting, which includes approving minutes, recognizing achievements, and discussing informational reports. The board will take action on curriculum adoptions, the consolidated district plan, student handbooks and fees, and several bid recommendations. The meeting also includes the convening of the new board and election of officers.
- Proposed 2023-24 Student Parent Handbook & Fees (2nd reading)
- Board policies 1st reading (11 policies)
- FY24 Student Catastrophic Insurance Renewal Recommendation
- Health Life Safety Amendment for BHS Locker Rooms
- FY24-FY26 Waste Collection Bid Recommendation
Board of Education - Archive
The Bloomington Public Schools Board of Education will vote on several action items, including a reduction in force for educational support personnel and professional educator license staff, adoption of the March 2023 Risk Management Plan, and bid recommendations for lawn care and BHS locker room renovations. The board will also consider approving the Judge Scott Vocational Education Trust annual report, Board Policy 7.270 on administering medicine to students, and IHSA membership renewal. Informational reports include curriculum adoption proposals, student services updates, and proposed 2023-24 handbooks and fees.
- Reduction in force for educational support personnel and professional educator license staff
- Risk Management Plan March 2023 adoption
- FY23-25 Lawn Care Bid Recommendation
- BHS Locker Room Renovations Bid Recommendation
- Proposed 2023-24 Student/Parent Handbooks & Fees (1st reading)
Board of Education - Archive
The Bloomington Public Schools Board of Education will vote on several action items, including a letter of understanding on reduction in force, an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Bloomington for school resource officers, a tax abatement agreement for CII East, the 2023-24 school calendar, and a bid for the Stevenson Elementary School media center renovation. The board will also receive informational reports on technology, instructional materials adoption, and a proposed policy on administering medicine to students.
- Intergovernmental Agreement with City of Bloomington (SRO)
- CII East Tax Abatement Agreement
- 2023-24 School Calendar (2nd reading and action)
- Stevenson Elementary School Media Center Renovation Bid
- BEA Letter of Understanding on Reduction in Force
Board of Education - Archive
The Bloomington Public Schools Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on January 18, 2023, at Bloomington High School. The board is scheduled to take action on adopting a K-5 social-emotional learning (SEL) curriculum and approving a large set of board policy updates, including policies on ethics, harassment, and student health. The agenda also includes informational presentations on a proposed 2023-24 school calendar, an elementary education update, and a nursing program for elementary students.
- Action on K-5 SEL curriculum adoption
- 2nd reading and action on 30+ board policies (e.g., conflict of interest, ethics, sexual harassment, student fees, bullying)
- 1st reading of proposed 2023-24 school calendar
- Presentation on NBNA Mini Nurse Academy for grades 3-6
- Consent agenda includes HR report, bills, payroll, and financial reports