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

Here are the minutes provided by the panel:

1. Call to Order / Roll Call

(Time: 6:31pm) Mr. Kneeland called the meeting to order, members present: Kneeland, Coleman, Bueso.

2. Moment of Silence/Pledge of Allegiance

3. Motion to Approve Meeting Agenda as Presented

(Time: 6:32pm) Motion to approve the agenda made by Coleman, second by Bueso. Passed 3-0

4. Special Presentation

A. NCCHS Student Council

N/A this Special Presentation did not happen

5. Audience Participation:

N/A

6. Superintendent’s Report

(Time: 6:17pm) Dr. Price presented the monthly superintendent’s report that included the following information: Student Achievement, Communication, Human Resources, FACE, Operations and Construction Update.

7. FOIA Report

8. Motion to Approve IA and FOP Minutes

(Time: 6:33pm) Motion to approve April minutes made by Bueso, second by Coleman. Passed 3-0 

Open Session 

April 23, 2024 Board Meeting (IA/FOP) 

Closed Session

April 23, 2024 Board Meeting (IA/FOP) 

9. Motion to Approve Consent Agenda

(Time: 6:34pm) Motioned by Coleman, second by Bueso. Passed 3-0

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 $121.468.33 correct amount

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

(Time: 6:36pm) Motioned by Bueso, second by Coleman. Passed 3-0

11. New Business – Discussion/Action

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

(Time: 6:42pm) Motioned by Coleman, second by Bueso. Passed 3-0

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

(Time: 6:45pm) Motioned by Coleman, second by Bueso. Passed 3-0

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

(Time: 6:51pm) Motioned by Coleman, second by Bueso. Passed 3-0

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

HOLD till June 18, 2024 Board Meeting

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

(Time: 6:55pm) Motioned by Coleman, second by Bueso. Passed 3-0

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

(Time: 6:58pm) Motioned by Bueso, second by Coleman. Passed 3-0

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

(Time: 7:10pm) Motioned by Coleman, second by Bueso. Passed 3-0

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

(Time: 7:12pm) Motioned by Coleman, second by Bueso. Passed 3-0

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

(Time: 7:14pm) Dr. Fuhrer presented to the Board these additional HRRS PD days will bring additional support to our entire PreK - 12th grade staff.

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

(Time: 7:15pm) Dr. Price presented to the board the proposed dates for the 2025 board meetings and our start time will continue to be 6:00pm

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

(Time: 7:16pm) Mr. Volan presented to the board expenses that we had for the year and what we have left in the budget, we are in good financial status moving into the 2024-2025 school year.

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:

(Time: 7:29pm) Motioned by Coleman, second by Bueso. Passed 3-0

● 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

● 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(4) to discuss real estate sale

Reconvene Open Session

(Time: 8:48pm) Motioned by Bueso, second by Coleman. Passed 3-0

13. New Business – Discussion/Action Continued

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

(Time: 8:49pm) Motioned by Bueso, second by Coleman. Passed 3-0

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

(Time: 8:50pm) Motioned by Coleman, second by Bueso. Passed 3-0

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

(Time: 8:51pm) Motioned by Coleman, second by Bueso. Passed 3-0

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

(Time: 8:52pm) Motioned by Bueso, second by Coleman. Passed 3-0

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

(Time: 8:53pm) Motioned by Coleman, second by Bueso. Passed 3-0

F. Action – (IA/FOP) Approval of Contract for Jeff Lowy - Assistant Principal - NMSA $98,000 (Time: 8:54pm) Motioned by Bueso, second by Coleman. Passed 3-0

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

(Time: 8:54pm) Foss Park District Commissioner Vance Wyatt spoke to the board regarding the proposal that they have submitted to North Chicago School District regarding land that they would potentially like to buy from the district to build on in the next three years. Dr. Price also addressed the same land that Foss Park is interested in and that the district may have future use for this land as well.

14. Adjourn

(Time: 9:07pm) Motioned by Bueso, second by Coleman. Applied Roll Call Vote.

https://www.isbe.net/Documents_Finance_NCFOP/20240528-Minutes.pdf