North Chicago Community Unit School District 187 Independent Authority and the Financial Oversight Panel met July 21
Here is the agenda provided by the board:
1. Call to Order / Roll Call
Independent Authority (IA)
Financial Oversight Panel (FOP)
2. Moment of Silence/Pledge of Allegiance
3. Motion to Approve Ooooooooooo Meeting Agenda as Presented Independent Authority (IA)
Financial Oversight Panel (FOP)
4. Oath of Office: Dora King, IA Chairman, will administer the Oath of Office to New Board Member, Sylvia Riley.
5. Special Presentations: Cara Kranz, Principal, Forrestal Elementary School
6. 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 virtual meeting facilitator. Speakers are requested to register ahead of time through the link provided at the top of this agenda. However, the Board Chair may, at her discretion, recognize additional speakers even if they have not been able to pre-register. During the virtual meeting, the board’s rules for public participation still 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.
7. Superintendent’s Report
8. Motion to Approve IA and FOP Minutes
Independent Authority (IA)
Financial Oversight Panel (FOP)
Open Session Closed Session
May 24, 2022 (Joint Meeting) May 24, 2022 (Joint Meeting)
9. Motion to Approve Consent Agenda
Independent Authority (IA)
Financial Oversight Panel (FOP)
A. Treasurer’s Report for May 2022
B. Ratify Accounts Payable May 19, 2022 - June 22, 2022 in the amount of $2,264,728
C. Payroll for May 2022 in the gross amount of $2,387,217
D. Treasurer’s Report for June, 2022
E. Accounts Payable June 23, 2022 – July 20, 2022 in the amount of $3,933,199.44
F. Payroll for June, 2022 in the gross amount of $5,439,998.09
G. Gifts and Grants:
a. 22 Vets Laptops for Warhawk Lancers
b. Uline Soccer League Support
H. Ratify Baker Tilly Audit Contract for FY23 to Conduct Fy 2022 Audit $62,650
I. Ratify Athletic Training Services Agreement with Athletico for FY23 $55,091
J. Ratify Rhythm Contract Renewal $24,000
K. Beable Contract Renewal $7,240
L. Student Success Center Teacher Job Description
M. Learning Resource Center Teacher Job Description
N. Ratify NWEA Contract Renewal for FY 23 $36,410
O. Ratify ABM Contract Extension for FY23 $1,866,208
P. Ratify Get Out and Learn Something (GOALS) Summer Contract $25,200
Q. FOP 2023 Budget $2,000
R. Agape Therapies and Educational Services Agreement
S. Leading Educators Contract Renewal $658,092
T. Adelante Educational Specialists Professional Services Contract $42,000
U. Security Consultant for Five Year Review $19,500
V. Board Meeting Dates for FY23
W. Science Curriculum Adoption for Neal Middle School $29,950
X. Property Easement Agreement with the City of North Chicago) $0
Y. Bridges K-5 Math Curriculum Professional Development Contract $86,400
Z. MOU for Mental Health Consultant for Green Bay ECC, $20,910
AA. 2022-2023 Human Factors Collaborative Contract Renewal $34,800
BB. Contract with AMN Healthcare, Inc. $243,000
CC. Approve FY23 Consolidated District Grant Application Plan
10.Old Business – Discussion/Action
A. Discussion – Update on Previous Business Items
11. New Business – Discussion/Action
A. Action – Approve K-5 Gifted Teacher Job Description (IA/FOP) $90,000
B. Action – Golden Apple Pipeline Recruitment Initiative (IA/FOP) $40,000
C. Action – From Phonics to Reading Curriculum Pilot Grades K-3 (IA/FOP) $13,176
D. Action – Expansion of Lexia Software to K-5 (IA/FOP) $39,200
E. Action – Superintendent Evaluation Process (IA/FOP) $3,695
F. Action – Approve Resolution to Transfer $3.35M Fund Balance to Capital Projects Fund (IA/FOP) $3,350,000
G. Action – Approve Parents for Public Schools Renewal and Expansion of Spanish Language Parent Curriculum (IA/FOP) $25,000
H. Information – NCCHS Secure Vestibule Change Order (IA/FOP) $ 178,000
I. Discussion – Board Transition Process (IA)
J. Information – Updated Financial Calendar
12.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
Reconvene Open Session
13.New Business – Discussion/Action Continued
A. Action – Approve Human Resources Report from June and July 2022 –Appointments, Absences, Adjustments, Retirements, Resignations and/or Separations (IA/FOP)
B. Action – Approve Contract for Erik Martinez as Assistant Director of Dual Language Program (IA/FOP)($87,000)
C. Action – Approve MOU with Union on License Fees (IA/FOP) $0
D. Action – Approve MOU with North Chicago Council, Lake County Federation regarding for Staff Compensation Adjustment Pursuant to Non-Revocable Retirement Agreement (IA/FOP) $0
E. Action - Approve MOU with the North Chicago Council, Lake County Federal Regarding License Reimbursement (IA/FOP) $0
F. Action – Approve Contract for Dr. Ed Murphy, Administrative Support for Multilingual Programs (IA/FOP) $51,000
14.Adjourn
https://www.isbe.net/Documents_Finance_NCIA/20220726-Agenda.pdf