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North Chicago Community Unit School District #187 Independent Authority and the Financial Oversight Panel met May 27.

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 Presentations

Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) Guidance on Board Governance - Matthew Seaton, ISBE Chief Financial Officer; and Michael Gum, Director of School Business Services

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 22, 2025 Board Meeting (IA/FOP)

Closed Session

April 22, 2025 Board Meeting (IA/FOP)

May 8, 2025 Board Meeting (IA)

9. Motion to Approve Consent Agenda

Independent Authority (IA)

Financial Oversight Panel (FOP)

A. Treasurer’s Report for April 2025

B. Accounts Payable for April 27, 2025 –May 31, 2025 in the gross amount of $6,833,794

C. Payroll for April 2025 in the gross amount of $3,026,568

D. Approval of Teaching & Learning Department Renewals for the 2025-2026 School Year - Lexia, ST Math, Impact Edu, and Leading Educators $290,522

E. Approval of Technology Department Renewals for the 2025-2026 School Year - GoGuardian, Cardonex, and Schoolmint Software $60,909

F. Approval of Contract Renewals for Director of Student Achievement Programs for the 2025-2026 School Year - Art Impact, Youthage Culinary, Fastbridge, SAEBRS, Character Strong, KIDS Rank $69,778

G. Approval of Contract with Children's Habilitation Center for a Student who Requires Intensive Outplacement Support $68,380

H. Approval of $5 Million Surety Bond for the School Treasurer $5,980

I. Approval of Year 2 of Contract with Organic Life the District's Food Service Provider

J. Forrestal Construction Project Proposed Change Orders (PCO), Numbers 39,41,42,47,50, Hardwood Scope Enhancement

K. Approval of Resolution Confirming the Appointment of Gregory Volan as Board and School District Treasurer for FY 2025-26 (FOP Only)

10. Old Business – Discussion/Action

A. Action – (IA/FOP) Approval of Vision 2030

B. Action – (IA/FOP) Approval of NCCHS Graduation Requirements and Community Service Hours $0

11. New Business – Discussion/Action

A. Action – (IA/FOP) Approval of Grant Acceptance and Landscaping Plan with Buffalo Grove Park District Environmental Action Team $0

B. Action – (IA/FOP) Approval of Support for Community Days Event August 1-3, 2025 $10,000

C. Discussion – (IA/FOP) ThoughtExchange Software for Public Engagement and Survey Analysis Contract Renewal $17,200

D. Information – (IA/FOP) FY 2025 End of Year Financial Projections

12. 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

13. New Business – Discussion/Action Continued

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

B. Action – (IA/FOP) Approval of the Resolution Authorizing a Notice to Remedy

14. Adjourn

https://www.isbe.net/Documents_Finance_NCIA/052725-IA-FOP-Agenda.pdf