Fall Board of Education priorities 2019-2020
Every fall, the Board of Education selects its priorities for the upcoming school year. At its October 1st meeting, the Board approved seven priorities for 2019-20 (listed in alphabetical order):
1) BUDGET: Maintain a balanced budget, monitor food services, review transportation program
2) COMMUNITY RELATIONS: Expand/strengthen community engagement, investigate strategic plan options, educate and engage all stakeholders in the upcoming March 2020 referendum
3) HEALTH AND WELLNESS: Educate and prevent adolescent risk behaviors
4) OPTIMAL TIME FOR LEARNING: Expand blended learning options, initiate Distance Learning options, monitor impact of change to school start times
5) SCHOOL SAFETY AND SECURITY: Continue to research and implement best practice
6) SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING: Foster digital citizenship, promote cultural sensitivity, strengthen self-awareness and empathy
7) TECHNOLOGY: Pursue best practices in cybersecurity, monitor instructional value of devices
Board Meetings
All Regular Board of Education meetings begin with a Closed Session at 5:30 p.m., immediately followed by Open Session at 7:00 p.m. Unless otherwise noted, the meetings will take place at the District Administrative Center, 515 West Main Street, Barrington, Illinois. As stated by the Board, changes in meeting location, dates and times will be noted in advance of the meeting. Notices will be posted at least 48 hours in advance of an upcoming meeting.
May 7, 2019 – Regular Board Meeting – at Barrington High School, 616 W. Main St. | Official Minutes |
May 21, 2019 – Regular Board Meeting – at Barrington High School, 616 W. Main St. | Official Minutes |
June 5, 2019 – Regular Board Meeting (please note this meeting is on Wednesday) | Official Minutes |
June 18, 2019 – Regular Board Meeting | Official Minutes |
July 30, 2019 – Regular Board Meeting | Notice & Agenda |
August 13, 2019 – Regular Board Meeting – Start at 6:30 pm | Notice & Agenda |
August 15, 2019 – Special Board Meeting – Start at 7:30 pm (on Thursday) | Notice & Agenda |
September 3, 2019 – Regular Board Meeting | Notice/Agenda |
September 17, 2019 – Regular Board Meeting | Notice/Agenda |
October 1, 2019 – Regular Board Meeting | Notice/Agenda |
October 15, 2019 – Regular Board Meeting | |
November 5, 2019 – Regular Board Meeting | |
November 19, 2019 – Regular Board Meeting | |
December 3, 2019 – Regular Board Meeting | |
December 17, 2019 – Regular Board Meeting | |
January 14, 2020 – Regular Board Meeting | |
January 28, 2020 – Committee of the Whole | |
February 4, 2020 – Regular Board Meeting | |
February 18, 2020 – Regular Board Meeting | |
March 3, 2020 – Regular Board Meeting | |
March 17, 2020 – Regular Board Meeting | |
April 7, 2020 – Regular Board Meeting | |
April 21, 2020 – Regular Board Meeting | |
May 5, 2020 – Regular Board Meeting | |
May 19, 2020 – Regular Board Meeting | |
June 2, 2020 – Regular Board Meeting | |
June 16, 2020 – Regular Board Meeting | |
July 14, 2020 – Regular Board Meeting | |
August 11, 2020 – Regular Board Meeting | |
September 1, 2020 – Regular Board Meeting | |
September 15, 2020 – Regular Board Meeting | |
October 6, 2020 – Regular Board Meeting | |
October 20, 2020 – Regular Board Meeting | |
November 3, 2020 – Regular Board Meeting | |
November 17, 2020- Regular Board Meeting | |
December 1, 2020 – Regular Board Meeting | |
December 15, 2020 – Regular Board Meeting | |
January 12, 2021 – Regular Board Meeting | |
January 26, 2021 – Committee of the Whole | |
February 2, 2021 – Regular Board Meeting | |
February 16, 2021 – Regular Board Meeting | |
March 2, 2021 – Regular Board Meeting | |
March 16, 2021 – Regular Board Meeting | |
April 6, 2021 – Regular Board Meeting | |
April 20, 2021 – Regular Board Meeting |
*Regular Board Meetings are held on Tuesday evenings at 7:00 p.m., unless otherwise noted.
** Only one meeting scheduled in January, July, and August.
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