North Chicago Community Unit School District #187 Independent Authority and the Financial Oversight Panel met Jan. 27.
Here is the agenda provided by the panel:
1. Call to Order / Roll Call
2. Moment of Silence/Pledge of Allegiance
3. Motion to Approve Meeting Agenda as Presented
4. Special Presentations
A. Baker Tilly – Presenting the FY 2025 Audit
5. Audience Participation
6. Superintendent’s Report
7. FOIA Report
8. Motion to Approve IA and FOP Minutes
Independent Authority (IA)
Financial Oversight Panel (FOP)
Open and Closed Session – 12/16/2025 (IA and FOP)
Open and Closed Session – 1/06/2026 and 1/20/2026 (IA only)
9. Motion to Approve Consent Agenda
A. Treasurer’s Report for December 2025
B. Accounts Payable for December 20, 2025 – January 31, 2026 in the gross amount of $11,962,126.44
C. Payroll For December 2025 in the gross amount of $3,220,645.35
D. Approval of Utmost U Renewal $9,000
E. Approval of SY27 – Special Education Of Lake County Contract for Staffing Needs $296,431
F. Approval of Extended School Year for Students with Special Needs $34,318
G. Approval of Classified Staff – Paraprofessional for Newly Enrolled Student at Forrestal $40,000
H. Action – (IA/FOP)Approval of Contract with Testing Services Corporation for Materials Inspection Services During South School Renovations $12,475
I. Approval of Forrestal PCO for Additional Supervision Support
J. Approval of Board of Education Policy Review
Changes/Updates for Compliance
Policy 2:120 Board Member Development
Policy 2:150 Committee
Policy 2:270 Discrimination and Harassment on the Basis of
Racer, Color, and National Origin Prohibited
Policy 4:10 Fiscal and Business Management
Policy 4:30 Revenue and Investments
Policy 4:80 Accounting and Audits
Policy 4:140 Waiver of Student Fees
Policy 4:190 Targeted School Violence Prevention Program
Policy 5:10 Equal Employment Opportunity and Minority
Recruitment
Policy 5:90 Abused and Neglected Child Reporting
Policy 5:100 Staff Development Program
Policy 5:190 Teacher Qualifications
Policy 5:200 Terms and Conditions of Employment and Dismissal
Policy 5:220 Substitute Teachers
Policy 5:280 Duties and Qualifications
Policy 5:300 Schedules and Employment Year
Policy 6:20 School Year Calendar and Day
Policy 6:40 Curriculum Development
Policy 6:60 Curriculum Content
Policy 6:130 Program for the Gifted
Policy 6:160 English Learners
Policy 6:220 Bring Your Own Technology (BYOT) Program; Responsible Use and Conduct
Policy 6:260 Complaints About Curriculum, Instructional Materials, and Programs
Policy 6:280 Grading and Promotion
Policy 6:300 Graduation Requirements
Policy 6:310 High School Credit for Non-District Experience; Course Substitutions; Re-Entering Students
Policy 6:315 High School Credit for Students in Grade 7 or 8
Policy 6:320 High School Credit for Proficiency
Policy 7:10 Equal Educational Opportunities
Policy 7:70 Attendance and Truancy
Policy 7:150 Agency and Law Enforcement Requests
Policy 7:180 Prevention of and Response to Bullying, Intimidation, and Harassment
Policy 7:190 Student Behavior
Policy 7:290 Suicide and Depression Awareness and Prevention
Policy 7:310 Restrictions on Publications; Elementary Schools Policy 7:315 Restrictions on Publications: High Schools
Policy 8:30 Visitors to and Conduct on School Property
10. Old Business – Action/Discussion
A. Action (IA/FOP) – Approval of NCCHS Course – Sports Officiating
B. Action (IA/FOP) – Approval of Admin Recommended Policy Changes
Policy 2:92 Anti-Nepotism
Policy 5:35 Compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act
Policy 5:70 Religious Holidays
Policy 5:185 Family Medical Leave Act
Policy 5:250 Leaves of Absence
Policy 8:20 Community Use of School Facilities
Policy 8:80 Gifts to the District
Policy 8:95 Parental Involvement
11. New Business – Action/Discussion
A. Action – (IA/FOP) Approval of Forrestal Lottery Process
B. Action – (IA/FOP) Approval of Scholarship for Five Students to Attend HBCU Tour through Waukegan Township $4,500
C. Action – (IA/FOP)Approval of School Maintenance Project Grant
D. Action – (IA/FOP) Approval of Superintendent Search Firm Selection – IASB (FOP only)
E. Action – (IA/FOP) Approval of Budget Assumptions for 2027 Budget
F. Discussion – (IA/FOP)Proposed 2027 Staffing Plan and Budget Reductions
G. Discussion – (IA/FOP)Approval of School Psychologist Intern FY27 $87,000
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
13. Reconvene Open Session
14. New Business – Action/Discussion – Continued
A. Action – (IA/FOP)Approval of Human Resources Reports – Appointments, Absences, Adjustments, Retirements, Resignations, and/or Separations
B. Action – (IA/FOP)Approval of Unpaid Suspension
15. Adjourn
https://www.isbe.net/Documents_Finance_NCIA/012726-Agenda.pdf
