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North Chicago Community Unit School District #187 Independent Authority and the Financial Oversight Panel met Oct. 3.

Here are the minutes provided by the panel:

1. Call Budget Hearing to Order

N/A - Hearing took place at 09/26/2023 IA Board Meeting

2. Call e-Learning plan Hearing to Order

N/A - Hearing took place at 09/26/2023 IA Board Meeting

3. Call to Order / Roll Call

(Time: 6:03pm) Mr. Kneeland called the meeting to order, members present: Kneeland, Adamczyk, Coleman, Bueso.

4. Moment of Silence/Pledge of Allegiance

5. Motion to Approve Meeting Agenda as Presented

(Time: 6:04pm) Motion to approve the agenda made by Coleman, second by Adamczyk. Passed 4-0

6. Audience Participation:

N/A

7. Superintendent’s Report - A hard copy of the report was provided.

8. Motion to Approve IA and FOP Minutes

(Time: 6:05pm) Motion to approve August minutes made by Bueso, second by Coleman. Passed 4-0

Open Session 

 August 29, 2023 (Joint Meeting) 

Closed Session

August 29, 2023 (Joint Meeting) 

9. Motion to Approve Consent Agenda

(Time: 6:06pm) Motioned by Adamczyk, second by Coleman. Passed 4-0

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 – (FOP) Approval of FY 2024 Budget

(Time: 6:08pm) Motioned by Bueso, second by Coleman. Passed 4-0

11. New Business – Discussion/Action

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

(Time: 6:10pm) Motioned by Coleman, second by Adamczyk. Passed 4-0

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

(Time: 6:13pm) Motioned by Bueso, second by Coleman. Passed 4-0

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

(Time: 6:16pm) Motioned by Adamczyk, second by Coleman. Passed 4-0

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

(Time: 6:39pm) Motioned by Bueso, second by Coleman. Passed 4-0

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

(Time: 6:43pm) Motioned by Coleman, second by Bueso. Passed 4-0

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

(Time: 6:47pm) Motioned by Adamczyk, second by Bueso. Passed 4-0

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

(Time: 6:51pm) Motioned by Coleman, second by Adamczyk. Passed 4-0

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

(Time: 6:54pm) Motioned by Bueso, second by Coleman. Passed 4-0

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

(Time: 6:55pm) Motioned by Adamczyk, second by Coleman. Passed 4-0

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

(Time: 7:02pm) Motioned by Bueso, second by Coleman. Passed 4-0

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

(Time: 7:02pm) Mr. Volan 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. New Business – Discussion/Action Continued

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

(Time: 7:04pm) Motioned by Bueso, second by Adamczyk. Passed 4-0

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

(Time: 7:05pm) Motioned by Coleman, second by Bueso. Passed 4-0

13. Adjourn

(Time: 7:05pm) Motioned by Bueso, second by Coleman. Applied Roll Call Vote

https://www.isbe.net/Documents_Finance_NCFOP/20231003-Minutes.pdf