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North Chicago Community Unit School District #187 Independent Authority and the Financial Oversight Panel met Dec. 19.

Here is the agenda provided by the panel:

1. Call to Order / Roll Call

(Time: 6:01pm) Mr. Kneeland called the meeting to order, members present: Kneeland, Adamczyk, Coleman.

2. Moment of Silence/Pledge of Allegiance

3. Motion to Approve Meeting Agenda as Presented

(Time: 6:03pm) Motion to approve the agenda made by Adamczyk, second by Coleman. Passed 3-0

4. Special Presentation - Bernie Rupe - Chicago Voyagers

(Time: 6:03pm) Bernie Rupe presented the board background of Chicago Voyagers and how the program teaches empowerment through adventure therapy. At this point they have served over 150 of our students and gave us a glimpse of what the program looks like for our 7th - 12th graders.

5. Audience Participation:

(Time: 6:21pm) Elodia Torres - Community member and parent. Parent has a concern with a 5th grade teacher at AJK. The parent also handed out copies to the board of information that she compiled stating that the students at AJK are not being supported in their classrooms.

6. Superintendent’s Report

(Time: 6:22pm) Dr. Price presented the monthly superintendent’s report that included the following information: Student Achievement, Communication, Human Resources, FACE, Operations and Construction Update. Dr. Price also addressed the incident that occurred at the Board of Education on 11/29/2023.

7. Motion to Approve FOP Minutes

(Time: 6:39pm) Motion to approve November minutes made by Adamczyk, second by Coleman. Passed 3-0

Open Session

November 28, 2023 (IA/FOP)

Closed Session

November 28, 2023 (IA/FOP)

8. Motion to Approve Consent Agenda

(Time: 6:40pm) Motioned by Adamczyk, second by Coleman. Passed 3-0

A. Treasurer’s Report for November 2023

B. Accounts Payable for December 1, 2023 – December 22, 2023 in the amount of $6,995,062.70

C. Payroll for November 2023 in the gross amount of $2,961,761.56

D. Board of Education Policy Review Changes/Updates for Compliance

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

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

9. Old Business – Discussion/Action

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

N/A

10. New Business – Discussion/Action

A. Action – (IA/FOP) Approval Virtual Teacher Request for NCCHS Spanish Classes $34,500

(Time: 6:42pm) Motioned by Coleman, second by Adamczyk. Passed 3-0

B. Action – (IA/FOP) Approval IL Empower School Needs Assessments Contract with AIR $87,965

(Time: 6:45pm) Motioned by Adamczyk, second by Coleman. Passed 3-0

C. Action – (IA/FOP) Approval of School Innovations and Achievement Agreement for Attendance Initiative $39,500

(Time: 6:51pm) Motioned by Coleman, second by Adamczyk. Passed 3-0

D. Action – (IA/FOP) Approval of SEDOL Contract for FY 2025 $254,060

(Time: 6:54pm) Motioned by Adamczyk, second by Coleman. Passed 3-0

E. Discussion – (IA/FOP) Summer School Report and Planning $459,907

(Time: 7:54pm) Mrs. Johnson and Mr. Glanzman presented to the board the plans for the 23/24 summer school. They gave data from NWEA (The Northwest Evaluation Association) They have plans to take students on Field Trips this summer and include family engagement. They will also send home kits with students for extended learning opportunities.

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: 7:09pm) Motioned by Coleman, second by Adamczyk. 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: 8:45pm) Motioned by Coleman, second by Adamczyk. Passed 3-0

12. New Business – Discussion/Action Continued

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

(Time: 8:46pm) Motioned by Adamczyk, second by Coleman. Passed 3-0

B. Action – Approve Nurse Candidate $12,000 (IA/FOP)

(Time: 8:46pm) Motioned by Coleman, second by Adamczyk. Passed 3-0

13. Adjourn

(Time: 8:47pm) Motioned by Adamczyk, second by Bueso. Applied Roll Call Vote.

https://www.isbe.net/Documents_Finance_NCFOP/12-19-23-FOP-Minutes.pdf