The Ball-Chatham Board of Education met for its regularly scheduled meeting at the District Office in Chatham, IL on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024. The following is a summation of the items discussed and those that were approved, as well as links to those items in the Board packet. Additionally, here is a link to Supt. Dr. Lamon’s video recap of the meeting. COMMUNICATIONS 4.1 Leadership Recognition - The Board recognized Shelley Lynch and Jennifer Lewis.  Shelley served as the President of BCESPA for the past two years and Jennifer served as the Treasurer for BCEA for the past two years. 4.2 Girl Scout Presentation - Junior Girl Scout Troop 6971 represents both the Chatham and Rochester communities and recently completed a Bronze Award Project in partnership with GIS and RIS counseling offices. Their Project entitled Hey! Yay! Be Ok! focuses on methods to reduce student anxiety. 4.3 State Coach of the Year – The board celebrated Mike Garber’s recognition as the Illinois Coach of the Year from the US Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association. - https://www.ustfccca.org/2024/01/featured/2023-ustfccca-high-school-state-cross-country-coaches-of-the-year 4.4 Citizens- Opportunity for Visitors to Address the School Board Concerning any Agenda Topic - No visitors spoke on agenda items. CONSENT ITEMS and PERSONNEL CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS The board adopted all items as listed in the board packet. NEW BUSINESS 7.1 GMS Social Studies Resource Adoption – The board voted to approve the grades 7-8 Social Studies Curriculum Resources for the purchase price of $92,945.90 from Cengage Learning. 7.2 Bid for GHS Track - The board voted to award the bid for the Glenwood High School track replacement project to Byrne and Jones Construction out of St. Louis, Mo. The overall cost of the project is estimated at $638,889 which includes all architectural fees and a 5% contingency to cover any unforeseen conditions 7.3 Bid for GHS Roof Replacement Project (Phase III) - The board voted to award the GHS Roof Replacement Project (Phase III) to the Henson Robinson Company. The overall cost of the project is $944,658 which includes a 5% contingency and all architectural fees. 7.4 District Hazardous Walk Zones - Dr. Lamon presented the Serious Safety Hazards walk zones for GES, GIS, GMS, and GHS for students who live within the 1.5-mile radius of these school buildings.  Deeming these locations as Serious Safety Hazards allows the district to provide bussing for students in these areas. The board approved labeling the zones as Serious Safety Hazards. 7.5 First Reading of PRESS Policies and District Reviewed Policies - The first reading of the policies listed in the board packet were presented to the Board as an information item on the agenda. COMMUNICATIONS 8.1 GHS Presentation on eHallpass - GHS administration shared about the eHallpass program, which has decreased unexcused absences and saved instructional minutes. 8.2 ESSER - 6-month update - Assistant Superintendent Farnsworth provided an overview of how the remaining ESSER funds are planned to be spent before September 30, 2024. 8.3 Curriculum and Instruction Annual Report - Assistant Superintendent Farnsworth provided an overview of the work in progress for the 2023-2024 school year that addresses items in the Strategic Plan and Portraits of a Graduate and Educator. 8.4 Future Board Meeting Dates / Dates for 2023/2024 SY - Future Board meetings were shared, including an addition that was not on the agenda for a Closed Session on Monday, January 29 for negotiation prep and personnel matters. -Monday, February 5, 2024 at 5:30-7:30 PM - Policy Committee - District Office -Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at 4:00 PM - Finance Committee - District Office -Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at 4:00 PM - Facilities and Grounds Meeting - District Office -Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at 6:30 PM (Open Session) - Regular Board of Education Meeting - District Office 8.5 Citizens - Opportunity for Visitors to Address the School Board Concerning Any Topic - Rollo Saucier spoke on behalf of the Friends of the Park to thank all of the BCSD students who helped volunteer their time to set up and tear down Light Up the Park. - Justin Sinner shared his concerns. A link to the entire Board packet can be found here. Our YouTube channel with all videos is here. Thank You, BCSD5 Admin

It's time to start meal planning for February. Here is what our Food Service team will be serving to students this month.

The Ball-Chatham Board of Education will hold a regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 24 at the Ball-Chatham District Office - 201 W. Mulberry in Chatham. Those who wish to address the Board must do so in person from the podium. They must also state their names in order to be recorded in the meeting minutes. Guests have five minutes to address the Board. The Board is not permitted to respond or engage in a Q&A. Those who are unable to attend but who wish to communicate directly with our board members may email them at BCSDBoardofEducation@bcsd5.org. Please note, however, that email communications will not be read aloud. Though the meetings are no longer live-streamed, a video summation of the items discussed and those that were approved will be available the on the District's YouTube channel within 24-72 hours of the meeting. The full video of the meeting will also be available for viewing on the District's YouTube channel at that time. Finally, a written summation of the meeting will be available on the District's website. A link to all Board of Education meetings can be found here with the most updated information available 24-48 hours before each scheduled meeting: https://go.boarddocs.com/il/cusd5/Board.nsf/vpublic?open Thank You, BCSD5 Admin

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The Ball-Chatham Board of Education met for its regularly scheduled meeting at the District Office in Chatham, IL on Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023 The following is a summation of the items discussed and those that were approved, as well as links to those items in the Board packet. Additionally, here is a link to Supt. Dr. Lamon’s video recap of the meeting. 4. TRUTH AND TAXATION -The board heard a tax levy hearing and adopted the 2023 tax levy as presented. 5. COMMUNICATIONS -Supt. ​​​​​​​Dr. Becca Lamon recognized Glenwood High School students who have been named as 2024 Illinois State Scholars by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission. Board Secretary Andrea Rediger recognized the following students for being CACC Student of the Month for October and November: October: Natalia Shepherd Brust - Cosmetology, O'Sheay Tyson - Cosmetology, Taryn Waterman - Cosmetology II, Carly Baker - Early Childhood, Connor Wood - Electrical Engineering, Rhyana Perkins - Emergency Medical Technician, Dylan Smith - HVAC/Electrical II, Kiersten Howie - Law Enforcement II, Jahmariae Smith - Nursing Assistant, Maya Koeppe - Nursing Assistant, and Jayden Gerberding - Welding I November: Ryan Killen - Coop/Work Based Learning, Taryn Waterman - Cosmetology, Cade Thoron - HVAC/Electrical, James Johnson - HVAC/Electrical, Haley Schuerman - Law Enforcement, Brianna Barnes - Law Enforcement, Ava Albertini - Medical Assistant, and Landon Boehler - Welding I Recognition: 5.3 Coach Recognition Dr. Lamon announced that Ryan Staley received a Distinguished Middle School Coach Award from The Illinois Track and Cross Country Association. SUPERINTENDENT UPDATE Dr. Lamon presented her Superintendent Update highlighting accomplished goals, future plans, and visibility in the district. The presentation can be viewed here: Superintendent Update. TITLE IX Dr. Lamon shared that the district reached out the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights on December 6, 2023 for a status update on our November 30, 2022 Title IX corrective plan. The OCR responded that they are still reviewing the information to determine what, if any, additional information will need to be provided. CITIZEN REMARKS none 6. CONSENT ITEMS & 7. PERSONNEL CONSENT ITEMS The board adopted all consent and personnel consent items as listed in the board packet. 8. NEW BUSINESS The board approved changes to GHS GMS and GIS handbooks. More details are available in the board packet. Dr. Lamon presented proposed 24/25 projects, which were approved by the board and are available in the board packet. The board voted to approve labeling zones near our schools hazardous walk zones so our transportation department will fit certain ISBE requirements to transport students who live very close to school (so they don't have to walk). Assistant Superintendent Jennifer Farnsworth presented the amended 2024/25 school calendar to include a Half-Day School Improvement Day on the last attendance day. She also brought the 2025/26 school calendar to the board for approval. The Board approved these items. 9. COMMUNICATIONS Future Board Meeting Dates / Dates for 2023/2024 SY Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at 4:00 PM - Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee - District Office Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at 4:00 PM - Facilities and Grounds Meeting - District Office Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at 4:00 PM - Finance Committee - District Office Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at 6:30 PM (Open Session) - Regular Board of Education Meeting - District Office It was also noted that the Policy Committee Meeting will be held at the District Office on January 8, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. CITIZEN COMMENTS Daniel Blunk, GIS Parent, shared that he is concerned about the background checks that are required of visitors to the buildings. Pat Phipps wished everyone a happy holiday season. Tiffani Saunders recognized Morgan Scheffers and wished her well after resigning. A link to the entire Board packet can be found here. Our YouTube channel with all videos is here. Thank You, BCSD5 Admin

The Ball-Chatham Board of Education will hold a regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 20 at the Ball-Chatham District Office - 201 W. Mulberry in Chatham. Those who wish to address the Board must do so in person from the podium. They must also state their names in order to be recorded in the meeting minutes. Guests have five minutes to address the Board. The Board is not permitted to respond or engage in a Q&A. Those who are unable to attend but who wish to communicate directly with our board members may email them at BCSDBoardofEducation@bcsd5.org. Please note, however, that email communications will not be read aloud. Though the meetings are no longer live-streamed, a video summation of the items discussed and those that were approved will be available the on the District's YouTube channel within 24-72 hours of the meeting. The full video of the meeting will also be available for viewing on the District's YouTube channel at that time. Finally, a written summation of the meeting will be available on the District's website. A link to all Board of Education meetings can be found here with the most updated information available 24-48 hours before each scheduled meeting: https://go.boarddocs.com/il/cusd5/Board.nsf/vpublic?open Thank You, BCSD5 Admin

The Ball-Chatham Board of Education met for its regularly scheduled meeting at the District Office in Chatham, IL on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023. The following is a summation of the items discussed and those that were approved, as well as links to those items in the Board packet. Additionally, here is a link to Supt. Dr. Lamon’s video recap of the meeting. REGULAR MEETING BALL-CHATHAM COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT #5 - Closed Session - 5:15 p.m.; Regular Session - 6:30 p.m. (Wednesday, November 29, 2023) 4. COMMUNICATIONS The Board recognized several teams and individuals including: -Nick Brockamp announced the two honorees from the Solo Competition at this year's Millikin University Vocal Festival Senior Sofia Flick, who received 2nd Place, and Junior Rachel Wakelin, who was named a semi-finalist as one of the top 12 singers in the competition. -GHS Students Wesley Bentley and Zubair Saeed were present to accept the recognition for winning 1st place in the 20th Annual Technology Day - Invention and Innovation category. -Coach Mike Garber recognized the GHS Girls Cross Country Team for winning the IHSA 2A Girls Cross Country State Championship. -Caitlyn Moody, Athletic Director, announced that Mike Garber has been named the 2023 Coach of the Year for Class 2A Girls Cross Country. Moody also recognized Jay Lipe, who could not be present. He has been selected as a representative for the Small School Coach of the Year by the coaches of the United Soccer Coaches Association in our Region. Presentation: 4.5 School Report Card/5essentials Survey -Dr. Becca Lamon, provided the board with a presentation on an overview of the 2023 School Grades and Equity Continuum scores. You can view the presentation here: School Grades and Equity Continuum Recognition: 4.6 School Board Recognition -Dr. Lamon shared that it was Board Member Day on November 15th. She recognized all the board members for their time and dedication to the district. Ms. Tammy Hermes passed out thank you cards from the buildings' administration. Information: 4.7 Citizens- Opportunity for Visitors to Address the School Board Concerning any Agenda Topic None were noted. 5. CONSENT ITEMS and 6. PERSONNEL CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS The Board approved all consent and personnel consent items listed online in the board packet. Action: 7.2 Set Truth and Taxation Hearing -Scheduled for December 20, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. Information: 7.3 First Reading of Reviewed District Policies -These can be found in the board packet. 8. COMMUNICATIONS - Future Board Meeting Dates / Dates for 2023/2024 SY Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at 4:00 PM - Finance Committee - District Office Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at 4:00 PM - Facilities and Grounds Meeting - District Office Thursday, December 14, 2023 at 4:00 PM - Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee - District Office Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at 6:30 PM (Open Session) - Regular Board of Education Meeting - District Office Information: 8.2 Citizens - Opportunity for Visitors to Address the School Board Concerning Any Topic None were noted. 9. ADJOURNMENT

Final exams are MANDATED for all students. MAKE UP EXAMS may be scheduled during study halls or on the afternoon of December 20 after being pre-arranged with the student’s teachers. Any Alternate Exam Times/Dates must be approved by the teacher first - Forms for these exam changes can be found in the principal's office, taken to be signed by the teacher and parent and then returned to the principal's office by the end of the school day on December 13th. Forms will not be accepted nor will accommodations be made for forms turned in after the December 13th deadline. OPEN CAMPUS - During final exams, GHS permits an open campus. Students are free to leave the campus during times they do not have a scheduled exam, such as study halls and lunch. Students must leave campus promptly and parents must be aware. STUDY HALL (PREARRANGED MAKE-UP EXAM PERIODS) Students who remain on campus and are not taking an exam during an exam period will be appointed to a study hall in room 231. Students who do not wish to attend a study hall must plan for alternate transportation before the final exam days begin. Buses run on their regular daily schedule.

The end of the year is always an exciting time at BCSD and in Chatham. Be sure to come out and experience Christmas in Chatham with others from the community this weekend. Then, take your pick from the many events our Titans have worked hard to prepare for you this season as we head into 2024.

It's time to start meal planning for December. Here is what our Food Service team will be serving to students this month.

At Glenwood Middle School, we talk about leading ourselves and others every single day. This includes service. This year, a DOUBLE GOOD Popcorn Fundraiser helped us raise money for three worthy local organizations, and our students took the opportunity to learn about these groups along the way. Titan Fuel feeds hundreds of students in our district, while the Children’s Miracle Network and St. John’s Children’s Hospital are helping local kids in need and Special Olympics Illinois hosts year-round training and events for area (and BCSD5) athletes. As you can see, sharing our service is a big focus here at GIS. We raised a total of $22,000 in just four days! It was such a joy to watch our leaders present the checks and celebrate how their hard work can help these organizations fulfil their important missions. Titans lead, serve, and succeed together. Way to go, GIS!

Congratulations to two GMS teachers, Lisa Bostrom and Dawn Williams, who applied for and received grants from the Hambrick Foundation! The Hambrick Foundation's mission is to support and inspire those who dedicate their lives to provide a higher quality of life for the special needs community. Mrs. Bostrom plans to use her grant funds to purchase new equipment and resources. These items will help her grow the innovative GMS vocational program. Mrs. Williams says she has plans to create more hands-on learning experiences in our direct-instruction science program. Congratulations, and thanks to the Hambrick Foundation for their incredible efforts to support those individuals called to care for the special needs community.