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North Chicago Community Unit School District #187 Independent Authority and the Financial Oversight Panel met May 28.

Here is the agenda provided by the panel:

1. Call to Order / Roll Call

Independent Authority (IA)

Financial Oversight Panel (FOP)

2. Moment of Silence/Pledge of Allegiance

3. Motion to Approve Meeting Agenda as Presented

Independent Authority (IA)

Financial Oversight Panel (FOP)

4. Special Presentation

A. NCCHS Student Council

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. FOIA Report

8. Motion to Approve IA and FOP Minutes

Independent Authority (IA)

Financial Oversight Panel (FOP)

Open Session 

April 23, 2024 Board Meeting (IA/FOP) 

Closed Session

April 23, 2024 Board Meeting (IA/FOP)

9. Motion to Approve Consent Agenda

Independent Authority (IA)

Financial Oversight Panel (FOP)

A. Treasurer’s Report for April 2024

B. Accounts Payable for April 26, 2024 – May 31, 2024 in the amount of $3,663,910.22

C. Payroll for April 2024 in the gross amount of $2,647,055.61

D. TechSmart Renewal $13,000

E. Renewal of McQueen Technology Network Engineer Contract $59,400

F. RHYTHM Renewal $19,900

G. Imagine Learning Español Renewal $41,250

H. Adelante PD Renewal $31,500

I. NWEA Renewal $35,000

J. Lexia Renewal $59,200

K. Powerschool Suite Renewal $91,185

L. GoGuardian Renewal $29,692

M. Golden Apple Scholars Tuition Loan Agreement $40,000

N. Appointment of School Treasurer for FY 2024-2025

O. Approval of Treasurer's Bond for FY 2024-2025

P. FY25 Consolidated District Plan Application

Q. The Stepping Stone Group LLC, Contract Renewal

R. Board of Education Policy Review Changes/Updates for Compliance

Policy 2:40 Board Member Qualifications

Policy 2:50 Board Member Term of Office

Policy 2:60 Board Member Removal of Office

Policy 2:140 Communications to and from the Board

Policy 2:260 Uniform Grievance Procedure

Policy 2:265 Title IX Grievance Procedure

Policy 2:270 Discrimination and Harassment on the Basis of Race, Color and National Origin Prohibited

Policy 4:20 Fund Balances

Policy 4:110 Transportation

Policy 4:190 Targeted School Violence Prevention Program

Policy 5:10 Equal Employment Opportunity and Minority Recruitment

Policy 5:20 Workplace Harassment Prohibited

Policy 5:35 Compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act

Policy 5:40 Communicable and Chronic Infectious Disease

Policy 5:100 Staff Development Program

Policy 5:300 Schedules and Employment Year

Policy 6:40 Curriculum Development

Policy 7:10 Equal Educational Opportunities

Policy 7:20 Harassment of Students Prohibited

Policy 7:180 Prevention of and Response to Bullying, Intimidation, and Harassment

10. Old Business – Discussion/Action

A. Action – (IA/FOP) Voice over Internet Phone Award $69,885.34

11. New Business – Discussion/Action

A. Action – (IA/FOP) Approval of Architect Increased Scope Payment Request $282,776

B. Action – (IA/FOP) Approval of Character Strong SEL Curriculum $18,693

C. Action – (IA/FOP) Approval of Contract Renewal with Lakeside Transportation $6.5 million

D. Action – (IA/FOP) Approval of Food Service Management Contract $TBD

E. Action – (IA/FOP) Approval of Staff Laptop Purchase $679,956

F. Action – (IA/FOP) Approval of Chromebook ADP Purchase $81,541

G. Action – (IA/FOP) Approval of Thought Exchange Partnership $23,165

H. Action – (IA/FOP) Approval of Lease Agreement with US Navy $0

I. Discussion – (IA/FOP) Marzano HRS PD Days

J. Discussion – (IA/FOP) Board Calendar for 2025

K. Information – (IA/FOP) End-of-Year Projections for FY 2024

12. Executive Session – I move that we enter into a 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

13. New Business – Discussion/Action Continued

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

B. Action – (IA/FOP) Approval of Interim Contract FY24 for Arturo Abrego - Alexander Principal up to $5,000

C. Action – (IA/FOP) Approval of Contract for Ashley Utsey - Assistant Principal - AJK Academy $90,480

D. Action – (IA/FOP) Approval of Contract for Vickie Ream - Assistant Director of Teaching and Learning and Multilingual Department $111,100

E. Action - (IA/FOP) Approval of Contract for Paul Hengels - Assistant Principal - NCCHS $110,000

F. Action – (IA/FOP) Approval of Contract for Jeff Lowy - Assistant Principal - NMSA $98,000

G. Discussion – (IA/FOP) Foss Park Property Purchase

14. Adjourn

https://www.isbe.net/Documents_Finance_NCIA/052824-Agenda.pdf