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

Here is the agenda provided by the panel:

1. Call to Order / Roll Call

Independent Authority (IA)

Financial Oversight Panel (FOP)

2. 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

3. Reconvene Open Session

4. Moment of Silence/Pledge of Allegiance

5. Motion to Approve Meeting Agenda as Presented

Independent Authority (IA)

Financial Oversight Panel (FOP)

6. Special Presentations

A. Post Secondary - Ms. Kim Forystek - Post Secondary Coordinator

7. 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

8. Superintendent’s Report

9. Motion to Approve IA and FOP Minutes

Independent Authority (IA)

Financial Oversight Panel (FOP)

Open Session

December 17, 2024 Board Meeting (IA/FOP)

January 7, 2025 Special Board Meeting (IA/FOP)

Closed Session

December 17, 2024 Board Meeting (IA/FOP)

January 7, 2025 Special Board Meeting (IA/FOP)

10. Motion to Approve Consent Agenda

Independent Authority (IA)

Financial Oversight Panel (FOP)

A. Treasurer’s Report for December 2024

B. Accounts Payable for December 20, 2024 – January 30, 2025 in the amount of $8,666,284.09

C. Payroll for December 2024 in the gross amount of $3,035,245.32

D. 2025-2026 District Calendar

E. Visiting International Teachers MOU with ISBE $3,500 per teacher

F. Resolution Designating the Director of Finance and Operations to Prepare the FY 2026 Tentative Budget

G. Forrestal Construction Potential Change Orders 15 and 18 $131,368

11. Old Business – Discussion/Action

A. Action – (IA/FOP) Approval of CapEx Plan for Needed Improvements $12.8 million

B. Action – (IA/FOP) Approval of Diligent Platform for Board Meetings $9,600

C. Action – (IA/FOP) Approval of PreK -12 Summer School $387,230

D. Action – (IA/FOP) Approval of Frontline: Evaluation Tool $10,814

12. New Business – Discussion/Action

A. Action – (IA/FOP) Approval of Extended School Year (ESY) $34,318

B. Action – (IA/FOP) Approval of 2026 SEDOL Contract - SY26 $265,429

C. Action – (IA/FOP) Approval of Vivi Classroom Display Technology (3yr) $102,500

D. Action – (IA/FOP) Approval of Site Surveys for South and Novak Schools $27,600

E. Action – (IA/FOP) Approval of Chapter One - After School Program $19,890

F. Action – (IA/FOP) Approval of AUSL Partnership $48,000

G. Action – (IA/FOP) Approval of Updated Board Protocols

H. Action – (IA/FOP) Approval of Purchase of Used Activity Bus $80,560

I. Discussion – (IA/FOP) Black Excellence Initiative $70,000

J. Discussion – (IA/FOP) NMSA Behavioral Paraprofessional $20,000

K. Discussion – (IA/FOP) Tentative Budget Policy Amendment - Policy 4:10

L. Discussion – (IA/FOP) Summary of FY 2024 Audit and Financial Statement

M. Discussion – (IA/FOP) NCCP Contract for Summer School $25,000

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

Policy 2:105 Ethics and Gift Ban

Policy 2:120 Board Member Development

Policy 4:30 Revenue and Investments

Policy 4:60 Purchases and Contracts

Policy 4:170 Safety

Policy 5:10 Equal Employment Opportunity and Minority recruitment

Policy 5:20 Workplace Harassment Prohibited

Policy 5:120 Employees Ethics; Code of Professional Conduct; and Conflict of Interest

Policy 5:125 Personal Technology and Social Media; Usage and Conduct

Policy 5:230 Maintaining Student Discipline

Policy 6:60 Curriculum Content

Policy 6:135 Accelerated Placement Program

Policy 6:270 Guidance and Counseling Program

Policy 7:10 Equal Educational Opportunities

Policy 7:100 Health, Eye, and Dental Examinations; Immunizations; and Exclusion of Students

Policy 7:160 Student Appearance

Policy 7:165 School Uniforms

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

Policy 7:200 Suspension Procedures

Policy 8:10 Connection with the Community

O. Information – (IA/FOP) 3:70 Succession Plan

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) Administrative Contracts - Gregory Volan - Director of Finance & Operations, Dr. Monique Auxila - Director of Special Education, Dr. Lilith Werner - Director of Multilingual Programs

16. Adjourn

https://www.isbe.net/Documents_Finance_NCIA/20250128-Agenda.pdf