Southern Illinois News

North Chicago Community Unit School District #187 Independent Authority and the Financial Oversight Panel met Nov. 28.

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. Independent Authority (IA)

Financial Oversight Panel (FOP)

4. 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. 

5. Special Presentation - Pastor Buckman - Lake Forest Lutheran 

6. Special Presentation - Mr. Jeff Hollenstein, NCCHS Teacher - NCCHS Work Study Program

7. Superintendent’s Report

8. Motion to Approve IA and FOP Minutes

Independent Authority (IA)

Financial Oversight Panel (FOP)

Open Session 

October 24, 2023 (IA/FOP)

Closed Session

October 24, 2023 (IA/FOP) 

9. Motion to Approve Consent Agenda

Independent Authority (IA)

Financial Oversight Panel (FOP)

A. Treasurer’s Report for October 2023

B. Accounts Payable for October 17, 2023 – November 30, 2023 in the amount of $3,641,871.28

C. Payroll for October 2023 in the gross amount of $2,680,078.28

D. ELLevation Software Renewal $48,675

E. 2024-2025 District Calendar $0

F. Early Job Posting Recruitment Initiative for FY2025 $2,200,000

G. Golden Apple Tuition Assistance $40,000

10. Old Business – Discussion/Action

A. Discussion– (IA/FOP) Business Previously Before the Boards

11. New Business – Discussion/Action

A. Action – (IA/FOP) Approval of Purchase New NCCHS Cameras $159,359

B. Action – (IA/FOP) Grade Level Realignment Study and Recommendation $0

C. Action – (IA/FOP) Approval of 2023 Winter Soccer $97,640

D. Action – (IA/FOP) Approval of Utilities Coordination for Forrestal Redevelopment Project $20,000

E. Action – (IA/FOP) Approval of Geothermal Test Well Drilling Contract for Forrestal $48,000

F. Action – (IA/FOP) Approval of Ratification of Two Paraprofessional FTEs at Alexander $10,000 to $15,000

G. Action – (IA/FOP) Approval of Additional Special Education Paraprofessional at Forrestal $40,000

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

Policy 2:20 Powers and Duties of the Board of Education

Policy 2:120 Board Member Development

Policy 2:200 Types of Board Of Education Meetings

Policy 2:220 Board of Education Meeting Procedure

Policy 4:10 Fiscal and Business Management

Policy 4:30 Revenue and Investments

Policy 4:60 Purchases and Contracts

Policy 4:130 Free and Reduced-Price Food Services

Policy 4:160 Environmental Quality of Buildings and Grounds

Policy 5:30 Hiring Process and Criteria

Policy 5:190 Teacher Qualifications

Policy 5:200 Terms and Conditions of employment and Dismissal 

Policy 5:210 Resignations

Policy 5:210 Resignations

Policy 5:220 Substitute Teachers

Policy 5:250 Leaves of Absence

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

Policy 6:15 School Accountability

Policy 6:30 Organization of Instruction

Policy 6:50 School Wellness

Policy 6:60 Curriculum Content

Policy 6:230 Library Media Program

Policy 7:60 Residence

Policy 7:70 Attendance and Truancy

Policy 7:160 Student Appearance

Policy 7:165 School Uniforms

Policy 7:190 Student Behavior

Policy 7:270 Administering Medicines to Students

Policy 7:290 Suicide and Depression Awareness and Prevention

Policy 8:30 Visitors to and Conduct on School Property

I. Information – Board Elections Communication Strategy

J. Information – Parent-Teacher Advisory on Student Discipline

11. 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)(2) to discuss collective negotiating matters

● 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(3) to discuss litigation matters

Reconvene Open Session

12. New Business – Discussion/Action Continued

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

B. Action – Uniform Grievance Complaint Appeal (IA/FOP)

C. Action – Litigation to recoup stipend and tuition money from a former Teacher Resident in the teacher residency program (IA/FOP)

D. Action – Litigation to recoup stipend and tuition money from a former Teacher Resident in the teacher residency program (IA/FOP)

13. Adjourn

https://www.isbe.net/Documents_Finance_NCFOP/20231128-Agenda.pdf