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

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. Motion to Approve Consent Agenda

Independent Authority (IA)

Financial Oversight Panel (FOP)

A. Treasurer’s Report for June 2025

B. Accounts Payable for June 28, 2025 – July 25, 2025 in the gross amount of $6,505,770.29

C. Payroll for June 2025 in the gross amount of $6,289,881.98

D. Approval of Teach Plus MOU for Evelyn Alexander, AJK Academy, and NCCHS $48,000

E. Approval of Technology Software Renewals for Raptor and Zendesk $48,760

F. Approval of Forrestal Design ASR #4 - Increase of Architectural Fees for Increased Scope $87,104

G. Approval of Playground IEP Renewal to Support Inclusive Practices for Students with IEP’s and 504 plans $54,000

H. Approval of Renewals for PBIS and RHYTHM After School Program $25,000

I. Approval of Two Paraprofessional Positions at Alexander Funded by Steans Family Grant $0

J. Approval of Teaching and Learning Renewals for NWEA MAP K-8 and TechSmart Computer Skills Software 4-8 $50,850

K. Approval of Chicago Voyagers Renewal MOU for 2026 School Year

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

Policy 2:260 Uniform Grievance Procedure

Policy 2:265 Title IX Grievance Procedure

Policy 4:15 Identity Protection

Policy 4:80 Accounting and Audits

Policy 5:10 Equal Employment Opportunity and Minority Recruitment

Policy 5:20 Workplace Harassment Prohibited

Policy 5:60 Expenses

Policy 5:100 Staff Development Program

Policy 6:150 Home and Hospital Instructions

Policy 6:235 Access to Electronic Networks

Policy 7:10 Equal Educational Opportunities

Policy 7:20 Harassment of Students Prohibited

Policy 7:60 Residence

Policy 7:70 Attendance and Truancy

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

Policy 7:185 Teen Dating Violence Prohibited

Policy 7:190 Student Behavior

Policy 7:200 Suspension Procedures

Policy 7:210 Expulsion Procedures

Policy 7:250 Student Support Services

Policy 7:255 Students Who are Parents, Expectant Parents, or Victims of Domestic or Sexual Violence

Policy 7:270 Administering Medicines to Students

Policy 7:310 Restrictions on Publications; and Written or Electronic Material

Policy 7:315 Restrictions on Publications; High Schools

Policy 7:340 Student Records

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. 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

● 5 ILCS 120/2(8) to discuss student safety matters

7. Reconvene Open Session

8. Superintendent’s Report

9. FOIA Report

10. Motion to Approve IA and FOP Minutes

Independent Authority (IA)

Financial Oversight Panel (FOP)

Open Session

June 24, 2025 Board Meeting (IA/FOP)

Closed Session

June 24, 2025 Board Meeting (IA/FOP)

11. Old Business – Discussion/Action

A. Discussion – (IA/FOP) Review of Past Items Before the Board

12. New Business – Discussion/Action

A. Action – (IA/FOP) Approval of Interior Graphics and Signage Bid Award $324,752

B. Action – (IA/FOP) Approval of Contract Award to AMI (Accomplished Mechanical Industries, Ltd) for Gas Service Relocation at South School $24,500

C. Action – (IA/FOP) Approval of Updated Contract Terms for LEARN 6 and LEARN 10 Charter School Renewal

D. Discussion – (IA/FOP) Policy Change for 6:250 - Volunteer Service

13. 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

● 5 ILCS 120/2(8) to discuss student safety matters

Reconvene Open Session

14. New Business – Discussion/Action Continued

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

15. Adjourn

https://www.isbe.net/Documents_Finance_NCIA/20250722-Agenda.pdf