Frankfort CUSD #168 To Hold Waiver Hearing and Special Board Meeting Monday, August 9

Matt Donkin

August 7, 2021

     As previously advertised in a local newspaper and on the District’s website, a Public Hearing to receive public comments and questions regarding the District’s application and plan for a Waiver of the Illinois School Code regarding administrative costs will be held by the Frankfort Community Unit School District #168 Board of Education at 5:50 p.m. on Monday, August 9, 2021, in the Library at Frankfort Intermediate School, located at 800 North Cherry Street in West Frankfort.  As noted in the previous advertisement, the law mandated a change in 2019 in the numbers of meetings and notifications involved in special education-related work, causing the District to increase administrative staff and spending in excess of the 5% annual limit for FY 2020-2021.  The requested waiver of the requirements of 105 ILCS 5/17-1.5 is a one-year request.

      Following that Hearing at that location and no earlier than 6 p.m., there will be a Special Meeting of the Board of Education in order to consider the waiver application, personnel, construction change orders, student handbook approval, and the back to school plan.

      A link to the agenda for this meeting can be found at the district’s website at www.wfschools.org, under the “Menu” tab.

 # # #

Frankfort Community Unit School District #168

 Monday, August 9, 2021 – 5:50 pm

Frankfort Intermediate School – Library

800 North Cherry Street – West Frankfort, Illinois 

GENERAL ASSEMBLY / ISBE WAIVER HEARING AGENDA OUTLINE 

I.            Call to Order, Roll Call, and Establishment of Quorum:

II.            Hearing of Delegates or Visitors and Public Comments Regarding Proposed Application for a General Assembly / ISBE Waiver of 105 ILCS 5/10-20.12a RE: Limitation of Administrative Costs:

III.            Adjourn: (A)


Frankfort Community Unit School District #168

 Monday, August 9, 2021 – 6:00 pm

Frankfort Intermediate School – Library

800 North Cherry Street – West Frankfort, Illinois 

SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA 

  1. Call to Order, Roll Call, and Establishment of Quorum:
  2. Hearing of Delegates or Visitors and Public Comments:
  3. ­New Business:
    1. Business and Operations Proposals and Agreements:
      1. Consideration of Proposed Back to School Plan for the 2021-2022 School Year. (A)
      2. Consideration of Application for a General Assembly / ISBE Waiver for General Assembly Waiver of 105 ILCS 5/10-20.12a RE: Limitation of Administrative Costs. (A)
    2. Curriculum and Instruction:
      1. Consideration of Proposed 2021-2022 Student Handbook for Approval. (A)
    3. Facilities:
      1. Consideration of HVAC and Roofing Change Order for Central Junior High School. (A)
    4. Possible Closed Session: (A)
    5. Personnel:
      1. Employ Professional Educator Licensed Employee – Special Education – Functional – FCHS. (A)
      2. Acceptance of Letter(s) of Retirement / Resignation. (A)
      3. Employ Para-Professional Educator Licensed Employee – Title Aide – 6.5 Hours at DES. (A)
      4. Employ Para-Professional Educator Licensed Employee – Placement to Be Determined. (A)
      5. Employ Custodial Personnel Position at FIS / FCHS Gymnasium.  (A)
      6. Employ Part-Time, 3-Hour Cook at FCHS.  (A)
      7. Employ Support Staff Members – Chaperones at District Schools. (A)
      8. Approval of 2021-2022 Fall, Winter, and Spring Sports Coaches for FCHS/CJHS. (A)
        1. Employ and Approve a Support Staff Member for a Position as Assistant Football Coach at FCHS. (A)
        2. Approve Assistant Softball Coach at CJHS. (A)
      9. Authorization to Post / Advertise Positions. (A)
  4. Board Member Comments.
  5. Adjournment: (A)