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Illinois State Board of Education, North Chicago Independent Authority met Oct. 24.

Here is the agenda provided by the board:

1. Call to Order 2023 Levy Hearing

Motion to Open Hearing

Testimony from Executive Director of Finance and Operations, Gregory Volan

Public Comment on the 2023 Levy

Motion to Close the Hearing

2. Call to Order / Roll Call

Independent Authority (IA)

Financial Oversight Panel (FOP)

3. Moment of Silence/Pledge of Allegiance

4. Motion to Approve Meeting Agenda as Presented

Independent Authority (IA)

Financial Oversight Panel (FOP)

5. Audience Participation:

In order to maintain open lines of communication, the Independent Authority provides time for citizen comments during regularly scheduled meetings. Individuals who wish to speak during an Independent Authority meeting will be invited to do so by the board chair or designee. Speakers are requested to register by completing the sign in sheet if in person, or by indicating their desire to speak through the “chat” function online. Public comment is limited to 30 minutes total; however, the Board Chair may, at her discretion, recognize additional speakers even if they have not been able to pre-register. During the meeting, the board’s rules for public participation apply: Individuals who address the Independent Authority are to abide by direction given by the Chairman, and are to limit their comments to three (3) minutes. It is the practice of the Independent Authority not to address issues pertaining to individual students or specific employees in open session. If you wish to address the Independent Authority on a matter pertaining to a specific student or employee, please submit a letter to the Superintendent so that the matter can be researched and addressed. Thank you for your full cooperation. 

6. Superintendent’s Report

7. Motion to Approve IA and FOP Minutes

Independent Authority (IA)

Financial Oversight Panel (FOP)

Open Session                          Closed Session

September 26, 2023 (IA)         September 26, 2023 (IA)

October 3, 2023 (FOP)

October 3, 2023 (IA)

8. Motion to Approve Consent Agenda

Independent Authority (IA)

Financial Oversight Panel (FOP)

A. Treasurer’s Report for September 2023

B. Accounts Payable for October 1, 2023 – October 26, 2023 in the amount of $7,530,789.98

C. Payroll for September 2023 in the gross amount of $2,634,702.47

D. Maxim Healthcare Contract

E. Board of Education Policy Review Changes/Updates for Compliance (First Reading) (IA)

Policy 2:80 Board Member Oath and Conduct

Policy 2:110 Qualifications, Term, and Duties of Board Officers

Policy 2:170 Procurement of Architectural, Engineering, and Land Surveying Services

Policy 4:40 Incurring Debt

Policy 4:45 Insufficient Fund Checks and Debt Recovery

Policy 4:60 Purchases and Contracts

Policy 4:100 Insurance Management

Policy 5:30 Hiring Process and Criteria

Policy 5:90 Abused and Neglected Child Reporting

Policy 5:125 Personal Technology and Social Media; Usage and Conduct

Policy 5:150 Personnel Records

Policy 5:230 Maintaining Student Discipline

Policy 5:260 Student Teachers and Interns

Policy 5:285 Drug and Alcohol Testing for School Bus and Commercial Vehicle Drivers

Policy 6:10 Educational Philosophy and Objectives

Policy 6:135 Accelerated Placement Program

Policy 6:190 Extracurricular and Co-Curricular Activities

Policy 6:210 Instructional Materials

Policy 6:230 Library Media Program

Policy 6:240 Field Trips and Recreational Class Trips

Policy 7:275 Orders to Forgo Life-Sustaining Treatment

Policy 7:285 Anaphylaxis Prevention, Response, and Management Program

Policy 7:305 Student Athlete Concussions and Head Injuries

Policy 7:330 Student Use of Buildings - Equal Access

Policy 8:20 Community Use of School Facilities

Policy 8:25 Advertising and Distributing Materials in Schools Provided by Non-School Related Entities

Policy 8:70 Accommodating Individuals with Disabilities

Policy 8:95 Parent Involvement

9. Old Business – Discussion/Action

A. Action – (IA/FOP) Approval of FY 2023 Levy

B. Action – (IA/FOP) Approval of Resolution Abating Taxes for Debt Service on Alternate Revenue Source Bonds (Series 2019A and 2019B)

10. New Business – Discussion/Action

A. Action – (IA/FOP) Approval of Land Surveying Contract for Forrestal $27,496

B. Action – (IA/FOP) Approval of Forrestal Geotechnical Contract $18,285

C. Action – (IA/FOP) Approval of Virtual support para for Forrestal and Green Bay Schools $40,000

D. Action – (IA/FOP) Approval of IEP Writing Contractor for Special Education Department $15,000

E. Action – (IA/FOP) Approval of Additional 504 Paraprofessional at Alexander $40,000

F. Action – (IA/FOP) Approval of ChromeBook Home-Based Academic Intervention $38,132

G. Action – (IA/FOP) Approval of Contract with TEM for Lindbergh Abatement Bid Document Preparation $48,350

H. Action – (IA/FOP) Approval of Contract with Wight and Co. for Lindbergh Demolition Bid Document Preparation $24,000

I. Discussion – First Reading of Workers Compensation Language to be added to the Employee Handbook

J. Discussion – Report and Recommendation Regarding Grade Level Realignment for Elementary Schools

K. Information – 2024 Strategic Plan Update and 2023 End of Year Data

11. Executive Session – I move that we enter into closed session under the exceptions set forth in the Illinois

Open Meetings Act as follows:

● 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) to discuss personnel matters

● 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2) to discuss collective negotiating matters

● 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(3) to discuss litigation matters

Reconvene Open Session

12. New Business – Discussion/Action Continued

A. Action – Approve Human Resources Report – Appointments, Absences, Adjustments, Retirements, Resignations and/or Separations (IA/FOP)

13. Adjourn

https://www.isbe.net/Documents_Finance_NCIA/102423-IA-Agenda.pdf