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Illinois State Board of Education, North Chicago Independent Authority met Nov. 19.

Here is the agenda provided by the board:

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 Presentations

A. NMSA Commendable Rating Recognition

B. Board Member Appreciation Video

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. Motion to Approve IA and FOP Minutes

Independent Authority (IA)

Financial Oversight Panel (FOP)

Open Session

October 22, 2024 Board Meeting (IA/FOP)

Closed Session

October 22, 2024 Board Meeting (IA/FOP)

8. Motion to Approve Consent Agenda

Independent Authority (IA)

Financial Oversight Panel (FOP)

A. Treasurer’s Report for October 2024

B. Accounts Payable for October 26, 2024 – November 25, 2024 in the amount of $3,767,232.16

C. Payroll for October 2024 in the gross amount of $3,206,161.49

D. Handshake Teacher Recruitment Platform Membership $28,310

E. Forrestal Development Foundation Survey Proposal $5,320

F. Policy 5:330 - Sick, Vacation, Holidays, and Leave

9. Old Business – Discussion/Action

A. Discussion of Previous Topics

10. New Business – Discussion/Action

A. Action – (IA/FOP) Approve and Ratify Contracted Employees: AHS and Children’s Bilingual Therapies $2,123,395

B. Action – (IA/FOP) Approval of South School Renovation Planning: not to exceed $40,550

C. Action – (IA/FOP) Approval of Consulting Contract for IRA Tax Credits $218,000

D. Action – (IA/FOP) Approval of Potential Change Orders for Forrestal Development Project $263,436

E. Action – (IA/FOP) Approval of the following bond resolutions: not to exceed $13 million

(IA) Resolution providing for the issue of not to exceed $13,000,000 General Obligation Limited Tax School Bonds of Community Unit School District Number 187, Lake County, Illinois, for the purpose of increasing the Working Cash Fund of said School District, providing for the levy of a direct annual tax to pay the principal and interest on said bonds, and authorizing the sale of said bonds to the purchaser thereof.

(FOP) Resolution approving the issuance of not to exceed $13,000,000 General Obligation Limited Tax School Bonds of Community Unit School District Number 187, Lake County, Illinois, for the purpose of increasing the working cash fund of said School District.

F. Action – (IA/FOP) Approval of Additional Paraprofessional - Full Service Community Grant $44,500

G. Discussion – (IA/FOP) Demolition of Abandoned Former Schools

H. Discussion – (IA/FOP) Recommendations for IASB Resolutions

I. Discussion – (IA/FOP) Forrestal School Colors, Mascot, Naming (Rebranding)

J. Discussion – (IA/FOP) Residency Investigation Services

K. Discussion – (IA/FOP) Process for Sale of Kemble Lot - 0 Kemble Avenue

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)(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) Supplemental Agreement with Malika Rodgers - Principal - AJK Academy

16. Adjourn

https://www.isbe.net/Documents_Finance_NCIA/20241119-Agenda.pdf