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North Chicago Community Unit School District #187 Independent Authority and the Financial Oversight Panel met Oct. 22.

Here is the agenda provided by the panel:

1. Public Hearing on 2024 Levy

Motion to Open Hearing

Testimony from District Staff

Public Comment

Motion to Close the Hearing

2. Second Public Hearing on the Construction of a New Forrestal Elementary School

Motion to Open Hearing

Testimony from District Staff

Public Comment

Motion to Close the Hearing

3. Public Hearing Concerning the Intent of the Independent Authority of Community Unit School District Number 187, Lake County, Illinois to Sell Not to Exceed $13,000,000 Working Cash Fund Bonds

Motion to Open Hearing

Testimony from District Staff

Public Comment

Motion to Close the Hearing

4. Call to Order / Roll Call

Independent Authority (IA)

Financial Oversight Panel (FOP)

5. Moment of Silence/Pledge of Allegiance

6. Motion to Approve Meeting Agenda as Presented

Independent Authority (IA)

Financial Oversight Panel (FOP)

7. Special Presentation

A. North Chicago Community High School Media Club

8. 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

9. Superintendent’s Report

10. FOIA Report

11. Motion to Approve IA and FOP Minutes

Independent Authority (IA)

Financial Oversight Panel (FOP)

Open Session

September 17, 2024 Board Meeting (IA/FOP)

Closed Session

September 17, 2024 Board Meeting (IA/FOP)

12. Motion to Approve Consent Agenda

Independent Authority (IA)

Financial Oversight Panel (FOP)

A. Treasurer’s Report for September 2024

B. Accounts Payable for September 21, 2024 – October 25, 2024 in the amount of $9,898,291.05

C. Payroll for September 2024 in the gross amount of $2,913,499.80

D. Third Party Field Inspections for Forrestal Construction $26,500

E. Illinois Empower Funds Learning Partner for Evelyn Alexander Elementary School $21,652

F. Illinois Empower Funds Learning Partner for AJK Academy $25,965

G. Illinois Empower Funds Learning Partner for Forrestal Elementary School $24,100

H. Perkins Eastman Presentation for NMSA Graphics $49,810

I. Approval of Principal Coaching Contract for Dr. M Allison $14,400

J. Continuation of Chapter One Partnership $283,525

K. Forrestal Construction ComEd Proposal $24,988

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

Policy 2:70 Vacancies on the Board of Education - Filling Vacancies

Policy 2:125 Board Member Compensation; Expenses

Policy 2:160 Board Attorney

Policy 2:260 Uniform Grievance Procedure

Policy 2:265 Title IX Grievance Procedure

Policy 4:15 Identity Protection

Policy 4:70 Resource Conservation

Policy 4:80 Accounting and Audits

Policy 5:100 Staff Development Program

Policy 5:130 Responsibilities Concerning Internal Information

Policy 5:180 Temporary Illness or Temporary Incapacity

Policy 5:200 Terms and Conditions of Employment and Dismissal

Policy 5:290 Employment Termination and Suspensions

Policy 5:310 Compensatory Time Off

Policy 6:110 Programs for Students at Risk of Academic Failure and/or Dropping Out of School and Graduation Incentive Program

Policy 6:140 Education of Homeless Children

Policy 6:150 Home and Hospital Instruction

Policy 7:20 Harassment of Students Prohibited

Policy 7:170 Vandalism

Policy 7:185 Teen Dating Violence Prohibited

13. Old Business – Discussion/Action

A. Discussion – (IA/FOP) Approval of 2024 Tax Levy $16,637,482

B. Discussion – (IA/FOP) Approval of Resolution Abating Taxes for Debt Service on Alternate Revenue Source Bonds (Series 2019A and 2019B) $2,906,780

14. New Business – Discussion/Action

A. Action – (IA/FOP) Approval of PMA Extended Services Contract $226,817

B. Action – (IA/FOP) Approval of School Maintenance Grant Project Application $50,000

C. Action – (IA/FOP) Approval of Underwriter for Bond Sale $53,406

D. Action – (IA/FOP) Approval of Elevate Virtual Teacher for NMSA Spanish Class $67,000

E. Discussion – (IA/FOP) 5:330 Policy - New Vacation Language for Non-Union Staff

F. Discussion – (IA/FOP) Amended Calendar for the 2024-2025 School Year

G. Discussion – (IA/FOP) Handshake Teacher Recruitment Platform Membership

H. Discussion – (IA/FOP) South School Renovation Planning

I. Discussion – (IA/FOP) Consulting Contract for IRA Tax Credits

J. Information – (IA/FOP) 25-27 Strategic Plan Update

14. Executive Session – I move that we enter into a closed session under the exceptions set forth in 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

15. New Business – Discussion/Action Continued

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

B. Action – (IA/FOP) Approval of Notice to Remedy

16. Adjourn

https://www.isbe.net/Documents_Finance_NCIA/20241022-Agenda.pdf