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Illinois State Board of Education, North Chicago Independent Authority met Sept. 26.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

1. Call Budget Hearing to Order

(Time: 6:00pm) Mrs. King called the hearing to order; members present: King, Johnson Jones, Gonzalez, CMC Crisafulli.

Gaytan Morales arrives at 6:06pm

(Time: 6:00pm) Motioned to open hearing Johnson Jones second by Gonzalez. Passed 4-0

Mr. Volan presented the district’s 2024 budget.

No Public Participation

(Time: 6:12pm) Motioned to close by Johnson Jones second by Gonzalez. Passed 5-0

2. Call e-Learning plan Hearing to Order

(Time: 6:12pm) Mrs. King called the hearing to order, members present: King, Johnson Jones, Gonzalez, Gaytan Morales, CMC Crisafulli.

(Time: 6:12pm) Motioned by to open hearing Johnson Jones second by Gaytan Morales. Passed 5-0

Dr. Ana Fuhrer presented the district’s e-learning plan.

No Public Participation

(Time: 6:21pm) Motioned to close by Johnson Jones second by Gaytan Morales. Passed 5-0

3. Call to Order / Roll Call

(Time: 6:22pm) Mrs. King called the meeting to order, members present: King, Johnson Jones, Gonzalez, Gaytan Morales, CMC Crisafulli. Riley arrived at 6:31pm

4. Moment of Silence/Pledge of Allegiance

5. Motion to Approve Meeting Agenda as Presented

(Time: 6:23pm) Motion to approve the agenda made by Gaytan Morales, second by Gonzalez

6. Audience Participation:

(Time: 6:23pm) Tracey Horwich - Executive Director of North Chicago Public Education Foundation introduced herself to the School Board.

(Time: 6:26pm) A Baraton - Concerned parent of NCCHS student regarding dress code violations and students being kept out of class or sent home. The parent would like the district to review the dress code policy and look into updating it.

7. Superintendent’s Report

(Time: 6:28pm) Dr. Price presented the monthly superintendent’s report that included the following information: Student Achievement, Communication, Human Resources, FACE, Operations and Construction Update.

8. Motion to Approve IA and FOP Minutes

(Time: 6:43pm) Motion to approve August minutes made by Johnson Jones, second by Gonzalez. Passed 5-0

Open Session 

August 29, 2023 (Joint Meeting) 

Closed Session

August 29, 2023 (Joint Meeting)

9. Motion to Approve Consent Agenda

(Time: 6:44pm) Motioned by Gaytan Morales, second by Gonzalez. Passed 5-0

A. Treasurer’s Report for August 2023

B. Accounts Payable for September 2, 2023 – September 28, 2023 in the amount of $3,495,979

C. Payroll for August 2023 in the gross amount of $1,901,617

D. Contract Renewal of 2023-2024 Human Factors Collaborative and Great Bear Coaching $11,600

10. Old Business – Discussion/Action

A. Action – (IA) Approval of FY 2024 Budget

(Time: 6:44pm) Motioned by Johnson Jones, second by Gaytan Morales. Passed 5-0

11. New Business – Discussion/Action

A. Action – (IA) Approval of MOU with SGA Youth and Family Counseling Services $0

(Time: 6:48pm) Motioned by Gonzalez, second by Gaytan Morales. Passed 5-0

B. Action – (IA) Approval of Avigilon Camera Servers for AJK and District Office $37,069

(Time: 6:50pm) Motioned by Johnson Jones, second by Riley. Passed 5-0

C. Action – (IA) Approval of Purchase of Exterior Furniture for NMSA $125,747

(Time: 6:52pm) Motioned by Johnson Jones, second by Riley. Passed 5-0

D. Action – (IA) Approval of 2023 Estimated Tax Levy $15,914,263

(Time: 7:07pm) Motioned by Riley, second by Gonzalez. Passed 5-0

E. Action – (IA) Approval of North Chicago Community Unit School District 187 e-Learning Program $0

(Time: 7:09pm) Motioned by Johnson Jones, second by Riley. Passed 5-0

F. Action – (IA) Approval of Purchase Chromebook Storage Units for NMSA $51,030

(Time: 7:15pm) Motioned by Johnson Jones, second by Gaytan Morales. Passed 5-0

G. Action – (IA) Approval of HVAC Server Replacement and Metasys upgrade $172,837

(Time: 7:18pm) Motioned by Gaytan Morales, second by Gonzalez. Passed 5-0

H. Action – (IA) Approval of NMSA Virtual Science Teacher - Update Request $79,000

(Time: 7:23pm) Motioned by Johnson Jones, second by Gaytan Morales. Passed 5-0

I. Action – (IA) Approval of After School Support Job Description $14,784

(Time: 7:25pm) Motioned by Johnson Jones, second by Gaytan Morales. Passed 5-0

J. Action – (IA) Approval of Perkins Eastman Contract for Architectural Services for Forrestal Redevelopment Project $3,765,091

(Time: 7:27pm) Motioned by Gaytan Morales, second by Gonzalez. Passed 5-0

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

(Time: 7:28pm) Dr. Price presented these are board policies that are under five year review, some changes have been made based on Faith’s Law.

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

12. Executive Session – I move that we enter into closed session under the exceptions set forth in the Illinois Open Meetings Act as follows:

(Time: 7:33pm) Motioned by Johnson Jones, second by Gaytan Morales. Passed 5-0

● 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

(Time: 8:15pm) Motioned by Johnson Jones, second by Gaytan Morales. Passed 5-0

13. New Business – Discussion/Action Continued

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

(Time: 8:15pm) Motioned by Gaytan Morales, second by Johnson Jones. Passed 5-0

B. Action – Approval of Sponsorship Agreement for Data Strategist (IA) $7,000

(Time: 8:16pm) Motioned by Johnson Jones, second by Gaytan Morales. Passed 5-0

14. Adjourn

(Time: 8:16pm) Motioned by Johnson Jones, second by Gaytan Morales. Applied Roll Call Vote

https://www.isbe.net/Documents_Finance_NCIA/20230926-Minutes.pdf