Illinois State Board of Education, North Chicago Independent Authority met April 11.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
1. Call to Order / Roll Call
(Time: 6:33pm) Mrs. King called the meeting to order, members present: King, Johnson Jones, Gaytan Morales, Riley, CMC Corey
2. Moment of Silence/Pledge of Allegiance
3. Motion to Approve Meeting Agenda as Presented
(Time: 6:35pm) Motion to approve the agenda made by Johnson Jones, second by Gaytan Morales
4. Special Presentations: Teen Reach After School Programming at NCCHS (postponed to 4/25/2023)
5. Audience Participation
6. Presentation - Dr. Donn Mendoza - Superintendent of Round Lake School District presented Dr. Price with the award for Lake County Superintendent of the Year.
7. Superintendent’s Report
(Time: 7:06pm) Dr. Price presented the monthly superintendent’s report that included the following information: Student Achievement, Communication, Human Resources, FACE, Operations and Construction Update, Technology.
8. Motion to Approve IA Minutes
(Time: 7:10pm) Motion to approve February minutes made by Johnson Jones, second by Riley. Passed 4-0
Open Session Closed Session
February 28, 2023 (Joint Meeting)
February 28, 2023 (Joint Meeting)
9. Motion to Approve Consent Agenda
(Time: 7:11pm) Motioned by Johnson Jones, second by Gaytan Morales. Passed 4-0
A. Treasurer’s Report for February, 2023
B. Accounts Payable February 24, 2023 – March 15, 2023 in the amount of $2,326,288.03
C. Payroll for February, 2023 in the gross amount of $2,491,278.41
10. Old Business – Discussion/Action
A. Action – Approve Board Communications Strategies (IA/FOP) $TBD
(Time: 7:13pm) Motioned by Riley, second by Gaytan Morales. Passed 4-0
11. New Business – Discussion/Action
A. Action – Approve K-5 Chromebook Storage Solution (IA/FOP) $60,175
(Time: 7:18pm) Motioned by Johnson Jones, second by Riley. Passed 4-0
B. Action – Approve Additional Special Education Paraprofessional at AJK (IA/FOP) $40,000 (Time: 7:21pm) Motioned by Johnson Jones, second by Riley. Passed 4-0
C. Discussion – Clear and Present Danger Reporting Requirement to Illinois State Police (IA/FOP) $0 (Time: 7:21pm) Mr. Hawthorne gave an update to a change in Illinois state law that requires school district Administrators to report clear and present danger situations to the Illinois state police.
D. Discussion – Communications Associate Job Description (IA) $0
(Time: 7:23pm) Dr. Price gave an update on the job description - it is an entry level position which does require a Bachelor's Degree for district communications and would be assigned to work with Family Engagement with Mrs. Ebony Wilson.
12. Executive Session – I move that we enter into closed session under the exceptions set forth in the Illinois Open Meetings Act as follows:
(Time: 7:27pm)
● 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) to discuss personnel matters
● 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2) to discuss collective negotiating matters
● 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11) to discuss litigation matters
Reconvene Open Session (Time: 8:22pm)
13. New Business – Discussion/Action Continued
A. Action – Approve Human Resources Report – Appointments, Absences, Adjustments, Retirements, Resignations and/or Separations (IA/FOP)
(Time: 8:23pm) Motioned by Johnson Jones, second by Gaytan Morales. Passed 4-0
B. Action – Approve Separation Agreement with John Skorupa (IA/FOP)
(Time: 8:24pm) Motioned by Johnson Jones, second by Gaytan Morales. Passed 4-0
C. Action – Approve the Resolution Authorizing the Non-Renewal of Administrative Contract and Honorable Dismissal of Administrator (IA/FOP) $0
(Time: 8:25pm) Motioned by Johnson Jones, second by Gaytan Morales. Passed 4-0
D. Action – Approve the Resolution Authorizing the Honorable Dismissal of Administrator / Non-Renewal of Administrator Contract and Reassignment of Administrator to Non-Administrative Position (IA/FOP) $0
(Time: 8:26pm) Motioned by Johnson Jones, second by Gaytan Morales. Passed 4-0
E. Action – Approve the Resolution for Non-Renewal of Administrators’ Contracts and Reassignment to Teaching Position (IA/FOP) $0
(Time: 8:28pm) Motioned by Riley, second by Gaytan Morales. Passed 4-0
F. Action – Approve the Resolution for Dismissal of First, Second, and Third-Year Probationary Teachers for Reasons Other than Reduction in Force (IA/FOP) $0
(Time: 8:29pm) Motioned by Johnson Jones, second by Gaytan Morales. Passed 4-0
G. Action – Approve the Resolution for Dismissal and Non-Renewal of Fourth-Year Probationary Teachers for Reasons Other than Reduction in Force (IA/FOP) $0
(Time: 8:32pm) Motioned by Johnson Jones, second by Gaytan Morales. Passed 4-0
H. Action – Approve the Resolution Authorizing a Reduction in Force of Educational Support Personnel - Administrative Assistant at NCCHS (IA/FOP) $0
(Time: 8:31pm) Motioned by Riley, second by Johnson Jones. Passed 4-0
I. Action – Approve the Resolution Authorizing a Reduction in Force of Educational Support Personnel - Administrative Assistant from 260 days to 213 days (IA/FOP) $0
(Time: 8:33pm) Motioned by Johnson Jones, second by Riley. Passed 4-0
J. Action – Approve the Resolution Authorizing a Reduction in Force of Educational Support Personnel - Health Aides (IA/FOP) $0
(Time: 8:34pm) Motioned by Johnson Jones, second by Gaytan Morales. Passed 4-0
14. Adjourn
(Time: 8:35pm) Motioned by Johnson Jones, second by Riley. Applied Roll Call Vote.
https://www.isbe.net/Documents_Finance_NCIA/041123-IA-Minutes.pdf
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