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North Chicago Community Unit School District #187 Independent Authority and the Financial Oversight Panel Oct. 24

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Dr. John P. Price - Superintendent, District 187 | North Chicago School District 187 Website

Dr. John P. Price - Superintendent, District 187 | North Chicago School District 187 Website

North Chicago Community Unit School District #187 Independent Authority and the Financial Oversight Panel Oct. 24.

Here are the minutes provided by the panel:

1. Call to Order / Roll Call

(Time: 6:00pm) Mrs. King called the meeting to order, members present: King, Johnson Jones, Gonzalez, CMC Crisafulli. Riley arrived at 6:02pm

2. Call to Order 2023 Levy Hearing

(Time: 6:01pm) Mrs. King called the hearing to order; members present: King, Johnson Jones, Gonzalez, CMC Crisafulli. Riley arrived at 6:02pm

(Time: 6:01pm) Motioned to open hearing Johnson Jones second by Gonzalez. Passed 3-0

Mr. Volan presented the district’s 2023 Levy Hearing.

No Public Participation

(Time: 6:14pm) Motioned to close by Johnson Jones second by Riley. Passed 4-0

3. Moment of Silence/Pledge of Allegiance

4. Motion to Approve Meeting Agenda as Presented

(Time: 6:23pm) Motion to approve the agenda made by Gaytan Morales, second by Gonzalez

5. Audience Participation

N/A

6. Special Presentation

(Time: 6:17pm) Mr. Volan presented the board with the Capital Projects slideshow for the entire school district.

7. Superintendent’s Report

(Time: 6:28pm) Dr. Price presented the monthly superintendent’s report that included the following information: Student Achievement, Communication, Human Resources, FACE, Operations and Construction Update.

8. Motion to Approve IA Amended Minutes

(Time: 6:36pm) Motion to approve September amended minutes made by Johnson Jones, second by Riley. Passed 4-0

Open Session Closed Session

September 26, 2023 (IA) September 26, 2023 (IA)

October 3, 2023 (FOP)

October 3, 2023 (IA)

9. Motion to Approve Consent Agenda

(Time: 6:37pm) Motioned by Riley, second by Gonzalez. Passed 4-0

A. Treasurer’s Report for September 2023

B. Accounts Payable for October 1, 2023 – October 26, 2023 in the amount of $7,530,789.98

C. Payroll for September 2023 in the gross amount of $2,634,702.47

D. Maxim Healthcare Contract

E. Board of Education Policy Review Changes/Updates for Compliance (First Reading) (IA)

Policy 2:80 Board Member Oath and Conduct

Policy 2:110 Qualifications, Term, and Duties of Board Officers

Policy 2:170 Procurement of Architectural, Engineering, and Land Surveying Services

Policy 4:40 Incurring Debt

Policy 4:45 Insufficient Fund Checks and Debt Recovery

Policy 4:60 Purchases and Contracts

Policy 4:100 Insurance Management

Policy 5:30 Hiring Process and Criteria

Policy 5:90 Abused and Neglected Child Reporting

Policy 5:125 Personal Technology and Social Media; Usage and Conduct

Policy 5:150 Personnel Records

Policy 5:230 Maintaining Student Discipline

Policy 5:260 Student Teachers and Interns

Policy 5:285 Drug and Alcohol Testing for School Bus and Commercial Vehicle Drivers

Policy 6:10 Educational Philosophy and Objectives

Policy 6:135 Accelerated Placement Program

Policy 6:190 Extracurricular and Co-Curricular Activities

Policy 6:210 Instructional Materials

Policy 6:230 Library Media Program

Policy 6:240 Field Trips and Recreational Class Trips

Policy 7:275 Orders to Forgo Life-Sustaining Treatment

Policy 7:285 Anaphylaxis Prevention, Response, and Management Program

Policy 7:305 Student Athlete Concussions and Head Injuries

Policy 7:330 Student Use of Buildings - Equal Access

Policy 8:20 Community Use of School Facilities

Policy 8:25 Advertising and Distributing Materials in Schools Provided by Non-School Related Entities

Policy 8:70 Accommodating Individuals with Disabilities

Policy 8:95 Parent Involvement

10. Old Business – Discussion/Action

A. Action – (IA/FOP) Approval of FY 2023 Levy

(Time: 6:38pm) Motioned by Johnson Jones, second by Gonzalez. Passed 4-0

B. Action – (IA/FOP) Approval of Resolution Abating Taxes for Debt Service on Alternate Revenue Source Bonds (Series 2019A and 2019B)

(Time: 6:40pm) Motioned by Johnson Jones, second by Gonzalez. Passed 4-0

11. New Business – Discussion/Action

A. Action – (IA/FOP) Approval of Land Surveying Contract for Forrestal $27,496

(Time: 6:44pm) Motioned by Johnson Jones, second by Riley. Passed 4-0

B. Action – (IA/FOP) Approval of Forrestal Geotechnical Contract $18,285

(Time: 6:45pm) Motioned by Johnson Jones, second by Gonzalez. Passed 4-0

C. Action – (IA/FOP) Approval of Virtual support para for Forrestal and Green Bay Schools $40,000

(Time: 6:48pm) Motioned by Johnson Jones, second by Gonzalez. Passed 4-0

D. Action – (IA/FOP) Approval of IEP Writing Contractor for Special Education Department $15,000

(Time: 6:52pm) Motioned by Gonzlaez, second by Riley. Passed 4-0

E. Action – (IA/FOP) Approval of Additional 504 Paraprofessional at Alexander $40,000

(Time: 6:54pm) Motioned by Gonzalez, second by Riley. Passed 4-0

F. Action – (IA/FOP) Approval of ChromeBook Home-Based Academic Intervention $38,132

(Time: 6:57pm) Motioned by Johnson Jones, second by Riley. Passed 4-0

G. Action – (IA/FOP) Approval of Contract with TEM for Lindbergh Abatement Bid Document Preparation $48,350

(Time: 7:00pm) Motioned by Johnson Jones, second by Gonzalez. Passed 4-0

H. Action – (IA/FOP) Approval of Contract with Wight and Co. for Lindbergh Demolition Bid Document Preparation $24,000

(Time: 7:01pm) Motioned by Johnson Jones, second by Gonzalez. Passed 4-0

I. Discussion – First Reading of Workers Compensation Language to be added to the Employee Handbook (Time: 7:02pm) Dr. Price presented to the board that we are recommending that the district will cover ⅓ we will pick up a sick day on behalf of the employee if they are injured on the job while protecting other students in the line of duty.

J. Discussion – Report and Recommendation Regarding Grade Level Realignment for Elementary Schools (Time: 7:06pm) Dr. Price presented to the board and based on all of the studies we will make no changes to any of our six buildings but instead add one or two 4th and 5th grade classes at the new Forrestal, a sort of Magnet program, so that Military families will not have to move schools during their short stay here.

K. Information – 2024 Strategic Plan Update and 2023 End of Year Data

(Time: 7:20pm) Dr. Price, Mr. Hawthorne, Mr. Volan, Dr. Auxila, Mr. Turner, Mr. Collins, Dr. Werner, Dr. Fuhrer, Mrs. Andes, presented the Strategic Plan for the district.

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: 8:04pm) Motioned by Johnson Jones, second by Riley. Passed 4-0

● 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: 8:39pm) Motioned by Johnson Jones, second by Gonzalez. Passed 4-0

12. New Business – Discussion/Action Continued

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

(Time: 8:40pm) Motioned by Johnson Jones, second by Riley. Passed 4-0

13. Adjourn

(Time: 8:41pm) Motioned by Johnson Jones, second by Gonzalez. Applied Roll Call Vote.

https://www.isbe.net/Documents_Finance_NCIA/20231024-Minutes.pdf

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