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Illinois State Board of Education North Chicago CUSD 187 Independent Authority and the Financial Oversight Panel met Jan. 24.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

1. Call to Order / Roll Call

(Time: 7:13pm) Mrs. Kneeland called the meeting to order, members present: Kneeland, Coleman, Adamczyk, Bueso (virtual), Berganza (virtual)

2. Moment of Silence/Pledge of Allegiance

3. Motion to Approve Meeting Agenda as Presented

(Time: 7:14pm) Motion to approve the agenda made by Coleman, second by Adamczyk

4. Special Presentations:

Yarionna Tiggs, Warhawk Lancer Graduate

(Time: 6:38pm) Presented by Ms. Mary Kenney NCCHS Guidance Counselor and Dr. Price.

5. Audience Participation

6. Superintendent’s Report

(Time: 6:49pm) Dr. Price presented the monthly superintendent’s report that included the following information: Student Achievement, Human Resources, FACE and Communications, Operations and Construction Updates, Technology.

7. Motion to Approve FOP Minutes

(Time: 7:17pm) Motion to approve December minutes made by Adamczyk, second by Coleman. Passed 5-0

Open Session

December 20, 2022 (Joint Meeting)

Closed Session

December 20, 2022 (Joint Meeting)

8. Motion to Approve Consent Agenda

(Time: 7:18pm) Motioned by Coleman, second by Bueso. Passed 5-0

A. Treasurer’s Report for December, 2022

B. Accounts Payable for December 16, 2022 – January 18, 2023 in the amount of $8,101,933.49

C. Payroll for December, 2022 in the gross amount of $2,485,851.63

D. New Job Description - Restorative Practices Coordinator

E. Resolution Directing the Superintendent or Designee to begin Preparation of the FY24 Tentative Budget

F. McGaw Medical Center’s Family Medicine Residency Program at Lake Forest

G. Contract with MMC Educational Consulting and Staffing (MMC) and Randstad

H. Gifts and Grants Acceptance - NCPEF Directed Donation, $1,521,920

9. Old Business – Discussion/Action

10. New Business – Discussion/Action

A. Action – Approve NCCHS Secure Vestibule Camera and Access Control Purchase (IA/FOP) $ 67,628 

(Time: 7:21pm) Motioned by Adamczyk, second by Coleman. Passed 5-0

B. Action – Approve Contract Awards for 2023 Major Capital Projects (IA/FOP) $10,459,006 

(Time: 7:31pm) Motioned by Coleman, second by Adamczyk. Passed 5-0

C. Discussion – Increase in Substitute Teacher Pay Rates (IA/FOP) $16,000 

(Time: 7:31pm) Kim Andes proposed to raise substitute teacher daily pay from $125 - $180 per day and would also like to potentially raise long term sub pay as well. She is hopeful that this will help raise the sub availability rate, we are currently at a 46% fill rate.

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

(Time: 7:36pm) Dr. Price referred to Policy 4:140 Waiver of Student Fees (Chromebook Replacement) Policy

2:100 Board Member Conflict of Interest

Policy 2:105 Ethics and Gift Ban

Policy 2:150 Committees

Policy 2:210 Organizational School Board Meeting

Policy 2:250 Access to District Public Records

Policy 2:265 Title IX Sexual Harassment Grievance Procedures

Policy 3:10 Goals and Objectives

Policy 4:10 Fiscal and Business Management

Policy 4:140 Waiver of Student Fees

Policy 4:165 Awareness and Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse and Grooming Behaviors

Policy 5:20 Workplace Harassment Prohibited

Policy 5:120 Employee Ethics Code of Professional Conduct, and Conflict of Interest

Policy 5:170 Copyright

Policy 5:190 Teacher Qualifications

Policy 5:220 Substitute Teachers

Policy 5:250 Leaves of Absence

Policy 5:260 Students Teachers and Interns

Policy 5:280 Duties and Qualifications

Policy 5:320 Evaluation

Policy 5:330 Sick Days, Vacation, Holidays, and Leaves

Policy 6:15 School Accountability

Policy 6:20 School Year Calendar and Day

Policy 6:50 School Wellness

Policy 6:60 Curriculum Content

Policy 6:65 Student Social and Emotional Development

Policy 6:130 Program for the Gifted

Policy 6:250 Community Resource Persons and Volunteers

Policy 6:255 Assemblies and Ceremonies

Policy 6:260 Complaints About Curriculum, Instructional Materials, and Programs

Policy 6:270 Guidance and Counseling Program

Policy 6:310 High School Credit for Non-District Experiences; Course Substitutions; Re-Entering Students

Policy 6:340 Student Testing and Assessment Program

Policy 7:10 Equal Educational Opportunities

Policy 7:50 School Admissions and Student Transfers To and From Non-District Schools

Policy 7:70 Attendance and Truancy

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

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

Policy 7:250 Student Support Services

Policy 7:290 Suicide and Depression Awareness and Prevention

Policy 7:340 Student Records

E. Information – Lindbergh School Construction Update (IA/FOP)

(Time: 7:39pm) Dr. Price updated that we are anticipating a $15 million construction project. Hopeful to start as early as Spring 2023 for demolition and construction to start in Spring 2024.

11. Executive Session – I move that we enter into closed session under the exceptions set forth in the Illinois Open Meetings Act as follows: 

(Time: 7:46pm)

● 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) to discuss personnel matters

● 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2) to discuss collective negotiating matters

Reconvene Open Session (Time: 8:40pm)

12. New Business – Discussion/Action Continued

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

(Time: 7:43pm) Motioned by Bueso, second by Adamczyk. Passed 5-0

B. Action – (IA/FOP) Approve Golden Apple Scholars Tuition Loan Agreement - Genevieve Fritz and Emma Goldman (IA/FOP) FY23 $8,000 and FY24 $4,000

(Time: 7:44pm) Motioned by Coleman, second by Adamczyk. Passed 5-0

13. Adjourn

(Time: 8:40pm) Motioned by Coleman, second by Adamczyk. Applied Roll Call Vote.

https://www.isbe.net/Documents_Finance_NCIA/20230124-minutes.pdf