Illinois State Board of Education, North Chicago Independent Authority met May 23.
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. Swearing in of Amalia Gonzalez, newly appointed IA member
5. Executive Session – I move that we enter into closed session under the exceptions set forth in the 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
6. Reconvene Open Session
7. Special Presentations:
a. Teen Reach at NCCHS - Tara Cook
8. 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.
9. Superintendent’s Report
10. Motion to Approve IA and FOP Minutes
Independent Authority (IA)
Financial Oversight Panel (FOP)
Open Session
April 25, 2023 (Joint Meeting)
Closed Session
April 25, 2023 (Joint Meeting)
11. Motion to Approve Consent Agenda
Independent Authority (IA)
Financial Oversight Panel (FOP)
A. Treasurer’s Report for April 2023
B. Accounts Payable April 20, 2023 – May 17, 2023 in the amount of $2,650,867.45
C. Payroll for April 2023 in the gross amount of $2,530,320.44
D. Approve resolution to appoint Gregory Volan as School Treasurer for FY 2024
E. List of Authorized Depositories, Investment Managers, Dealers and Brokers
F. PowerSchool Software Suite Renewal $78,950.30
G. GoGuardian Renewal $28,340
H. Special Education Outplacement Coordinators’ Renewal $132,000
I. Renew Midwest PBIS Interconnected Systems Framework (ISF) proposal for the FY 2024 school year $80,500
J. Beable Software Package for Summer School Renewal $10,800
K. Xello Renewal $7,079.32
L. SpEd Department Contract Renewals - STARS and Easter Seals $70,829.79; $50,940
M. Golden Apple Scholars Tuition Loan Agreements $16,000
N. Approve Three-Year High Reliability Schools Partnership Contract $324,049.06
12. Old Business– Discussion/Action
A. Discussion - Items formerly before the boards requiring additional discussion
13. New Business – Discussion/Action
A. Action - Approve K-5 Reading Curriculum Adoption (IA/FOP) $466,524
B. Action - Approve Community Soccer League, Summer 2023 (IA/FOP) $45,000
C. Action - Approve Agreement with Blend Consultancy (IA/FOP) $37,200
D. Action - Approve Additional Special Education Para, Forrestal (IA/FOP) $40,000
E. Action - Approve Contract with PerMar Security Services (IA/FOP) $1,980,278
F. Action - Approve Chromebook Accidental Device Protection Service (IA/FOP) $43,800 G. Action - Approve Tentative Amended Budget (IA/FOP) $2,720,000
H. Discussion - Grade Level Alignment Update (IA/FOP)
I. Information - FY23 End of Year Forecast
14. Executive Session – I move that we enter into closed session under the exceptions set forth in the Illinois Open Meetings Act as follows:
● 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) to discuss personnel matters
Reconvene Open Session
15. New Business – Discussion/Action Continued
A. Action - Approve Human Resources Report – Appointments, Absences, Adjustments, Retirements, Resignations and/or Separations (IA/FOP)
B. Action - Resolution Approving a July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2028 Superintendent's Employment Contract to replace the Superintendent's current July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2024 Employment Contract (IA/FOP) $265,000
C. Action - Approve Four-Year Contract Renewal for Executive Director of Human Resources, Kim Andes, (IA/FOP) $171,000
16. Adjourn
https://www.isbe.net/Documents_Finance_NCFOP/052323-IA-FOP-Agenda.pdf
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