North Chicago Community Unit School District #187 Independent Authority and the Financial Oversight Panel met Aug. 29.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
1. Call to Order / Roll Call
(Time: 6:01pm) Mrs. King called the meeting to order, members present: King, Johnson Jones, Gonzalez, Riley arrived at 6:25pm. (Johnson Jones departed at 6:45pm)
2. Moment of Silence/Pledge of Allegiance
3. Motion to Approve Meeting Agenda as Presented
(Time: 6:02pm) Motion to approve the agenda made by Johnson Jones, second by Gonzalez
4. Audience Participation:
(Time: 6:02pm) Karina Martinez with Mano a Mano presented information to the board that their Family Resources Center has launched its North Chicago Community Engagement Initiative and she explained what this will consist of. (Time: 6:03pm) Jeff Zogby with PMA Inc introduced himself, he is part of the firm that will oversee the construction of the new Forrestal School.
5. Superintendent’s Report
(Time: 6:08pm) Dr. Price presented the monthly superintendent’s report that included the following information: Student Achievement, Communication, Human Resources, FACE, Operations and Construction Update.
6. Motion to Approve IA and FOP Minutes
(Time: 6:21pm) Motion to approve July minutes made by Johnson Jones, second by Gaytan Morales. Passed 3-0
Open Session Closed Session
July 25, 2023 (Joint Meeting) July 25, 2023 (Joint Meeting)
7. Motion to Approve Consent Agenda
(Time: 6:24pm) Motioned by Johnson Jones, second by Gonzalez. Passed 3-0
A. Treasurer’s Report for July 2023
B. Accounts Payable July 20, 2023 – September 1, 2023 in the amount of $9,475,330.80
C. Payroll for July 2023 in the gross amount of $791,963.42
D. Approval of SPED Contracts: SPEDify, Paraprofessional training contract, Professional Development contracts $53,575
E. Contract Approval of Jeanne Rutledge, District Health Coordinator, $12,000
F. Contract Approval of Susan Hodgkinson District Health Coordinator $12,000
G. Contract Renewal of Dr. Edmund Murphy Interim Administrator $84,000
H. Contract Renewal of Imagine Learning NCCHS Digital Libraries (Virtual Teacher Platform) $25,000
I. Contract Renewal of Imagine Learning NCCHS Virtual Teacher $40,000
J. Rental Agreement for Novak King Parking Lot
K. Gifts and Grants Acceptance from Schreiber for North Chicago Public Education Foundation $1,500,000 L. Contract for Environmental Testing at Forrestal School $18,850
M. Contract Renewal for New Root $104,800 corrected amount $215,600
N. Contract Renewal for CYN $62,500
O. Gifts and Grants Acceptance from Governors’ State University tutoring program
8. Old Business– Discussion/Action
A. Discussion - Outstanding items for discussion at the discretion of the Chair
N/A
9. New Business – Discussion/Action
A. Action – (IA/FOP) Approval of FY 2024 Tentative Budget
(Time: 6:45pm) Motioned by Johnson Jones, second by Gonzalez. Passed 3-0
B. Action – (IA/FOP) Approval of Contract with EmployCo on Behalf of the North Chicago Public Education Foundation $0
(Time: 6:57pm) Motioned by Gonzalez, second by Riley. Passed 3-0
C. Action – (IA/FOP) Approval of Contracted BCBA Services $47,600
(Time: 7:03pm) Motioned by Gonzalez, second by Riley. Passed 3-0
D. Action – (IA/FOP) Approval of Contract with Project Management Advisors to Support the Forrestal Redevelopment Project $245,988
(Time: 7:05pm) Motioned by Gonzalez, second by Riley. Passed 3-0
E. Action – (IA/FOP) Approval of Contract with m2 for Grade Level Span Initiative $12,000 (Time: 7:06pm) Motioned by Riley, second by Gonzalez. Passed 3-0
F. Action – (IA/FOP) Approval of the Purchase of Literacy Professional Development and Consultant Services from Education Solutions $39,200
(Time: 7:09pm) Motioned by Gonzalez, second by Riley. Passed 3-0
G. Action – (IA/FOP) Approval of the Purchase and Installation of New Washing Machines at NCCHS $48,057 (Time: 7:15pm) Motioned by Riley, second by Gonzalez. Passed 3-0
H. Action – (IA/FOP) Approval of the Easter Seals Illinois Autism Partnership Contract $84,665 (Time: 7:17pm) Motioned by Gonzalez, second by Riley. Passed 3-0
I. Information – (IA/FOP) Faith’s Law Update
(Time: 7:19pm) Mr. Hawthorne presented to the board that the district has taken all necessary steps and is in compliance with this law and all requirements are in place. Parents, staff, and students will receive an updated notification this week regarding Faith’s Law.
10. Executive Session – I move that we enter into closed session under the exceptions set forth in the Illinois Open Meetings Act as follows:
(Time: 7:22pm) Motioned by Riley, second by Gonzalez. Passed 3-0
● 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)(3) to discuss litigation matters
Reconvene Open Session
(Time: 8:21pm) Motioned by Gonzalez, second by Riley. Passed 3-0
11. New Business – Discussion/Action Continued
A. Action – Approve Human Resources Report – Appointments, Absences, Adjustments, Retirements, Resignations and/or Separations (IA/FOP)
(Time: 8:22pm) Motioned by Riley, second by Gonzalez. Passed 3-0
B. Action - Approve Contract for Facilities Manager, Josh Franklin (IA/FOP) $87,000
(Time: 8:22pm) Motioned by Riley, second by Gonzalez. Passed 3-0
12. Adjourn
(Time: 8:23pm) Motioned by Gonzalez, second by Riley. Applied Roll Call Vote.
https://www.isbe.net/Documents_Finance_NCIA/082923-Minutes.pdf
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