SB 3515

Abstract

Amends the School Code. Allows a school treasurer to pay recurring bills upon certification by the clerk or secretary of the school board (instead of requiring an order of the school board signed by the president and clerk or secretary or by a majority of the board). Makes changes concerning when the record of the official acts of the school board must be submitted to the treasurer. With respect to the prohibition on a school board member having an interest in district contracts, work, business, or sales, provides that a board member shall not be deemed interested if the board member is an employee of a business that is involved in the transaction of business with the school district, provided that the board member has no ownership interest in the business. Provides that a school board member's oath of office must be administered as determined by the board. Removes a provision that allows a school board to visit and inspect schools. Provides that a school board may authorize by policy (rather than by regulation) the superintendent, principal, assistant principal, or dean of students to suspend pupils. Provides that a school board must be given a summary of the notice of a parent's right to a review of the suspension (instead of a copy of the full statement of the reasons for the suspension and the notice of the parent's right to a review). Makes changes concerning when an educational support personnel employee who has been dismissed is paid. Makes changes concerning the filing of a teacher's transcript of college credits. Effective immediately.