Roger Eddy, Board Member | Olney Central College
Roger Eddy, Board Member | Olney Central College
North Chicago Community Unit School District #187 Independent Authority and the Financial Oversight Panel met Aug. 27.
Here are the minutes provided by the panel:
1. Call Public Hearing on Construction of Forrestal Elementary to Order Motion to Open Hearing
(Time: 6:07pm) Mrs. King motioned to open the hearing, motioned by Johnson Jones, second by Gaytan Morales. Passed 5-0
Testimony from District Staff
(Time: 6:07pm) Presented by Mr. Greg Volan - Director of Finance and Operations
Public Comment on Construction of Forrestal Elementary
N/A
Motion to Close the Hearing
(Time: 6:07pm) Mrs. King motioned to close the hearing, motioned by Johnson Jones, second by Riley. Passed 5-0
2. Call Public Hearing on Board Holiday Waiver to Order
Motion to Open Hearing
(Time: 6:08pm) Mrs. King motioned to open the hearing, motioned by Gaytan Morales, second by Riley. Passed 5-0
Testimony from District Staff
(Time: 6:08pm) Presented by Mrs. Kim Andes - Executive Director of Human Resources
Public Comment on Board Holiday Waiver
N/A
Motion to Close the Hearing
(Time: 6:09pm) Mrs. King motioned to close the hearing, motioned by Johnson Jones, second by Gonzalez. Passed 5-0
3. Call to Order / Roll Call
(Time: 6:05pm) Mrs. King called the meeting to order, members present: King, Johnson Jones, Gaytan Morales, Riley, Gonzalez.
4. Moment of Silence/Pledge of Allegiance
5. Motion to Approve Meeting Agenda as Presented
(Time: 6:12pm) Motion to approve the agenda made by Gaytan Morales, second by Gonzalez. Passed 5-0
6. Special Presentation
A. NCCP - Jennifer Grumhaus, Executive Director
(Time: 6:12pm) Mrs. Jennifer Gramhaus - NCCP Executive Director presented to the board what NCCP has contributed to North Chicago School District and the Community over the past 17 years. The team is made up of community members or prior students. Over the past 17 years NCCP has provided more than 4,100 volunteers and has partnered with at least 45 community partners. Mrs. King IA Chair presented Mr. Jim Gorter the founder of NCCP with a plaque recognizing his dedication to the community and the district.
B. Presentation on bond issuance process, Gregory Volan, Executive Director of Finance and Operations (Time: 6:33pm) Mr. Greg Volan - Director of Finance and Operations and Ms. Tammie Beckwith Schallmo - Senior Vice President Managing Director with PMA Securities presented to the board the bond issuance process and that it is no cost to the district and by going through this process it will help the district save a large amount of money.
7. Audience Participation:
N/A
8. Superintendent’s Report
(Time: 6:52pm) Dr. Price presented the monthly superintendent’s report that included the following information: Student Achievement, Communication, Human Resources, FACE, Operations and Construction Update.
9. FOIA Report
10. Motion to Approve IA Minutes
(Time: 7:13pm) Motion to approve July minutes made by Johnson Jones, second by Gonzalez. Passed 4-1 (Gaytan Morales - Abstained)
Open Session
July 23, 2024 Board Meeting (IA/FOP)
Closed Session
July 23, 2024 Board Meeting (IA/FOP)
11. Motion to Approve Consent Agenda
(Time: 7:14pm) Motioned by Johnson Jones, second by Gaytan Morales. Passed 5-0
A. Treasurer’s Report for July 2024
B. Accounts Payable for July 26, 2024 – August 31, 2024 in the amount of $3,966,507.33
C. Payroll for July 2024 in the gross amount of $866,901.65
D. Approve Renewal of New Root Restorative Justice Programming for SY 24/25 $108,800
E. Approve Jeanne Rutledge and Laura Fitzmaurice Nursing Service Support per Independent Contract up to $36,000
F. Approve Katie Jerdee Occupational Therapist Independent Contract $36,000
G. Approve Playground IEP Contract $24,000
H. Approve Board Certified Behavior Analyst Contract $38,400
I. Approve SPEDify Partnership Contract - Inclusive Practices and Paraprofessional $71,135
J. Approve STAR Autism Support $38,940
K. Approve Green Bay Early Childhood Center Mental Health Consultant $22,500
L. Approve Additional Service Request Forms, Forrestal Redevelopment
M. Approve Dr. Ed Murphy - Human Resource Interim Support Contract up to $14,000
N. Approve Steans Grants Agreements
12. Old Business – Discussion/Action
A. Discussion– Previous Actions in Front of the Boards (IA/FOP)
N/A
13. New Business – Discussion/Action
A. Action – (IA/FOP) Approval of Resolution Expressing the Intent of the District to Reimburse Itself for Certain Capital Expenses from Bond Proceeds $0
(Time: 7:15pm) Motioned by Johnson Jones, second by Gaytan Morales. Passed 5-0
B. Action – (IA/FOP) Approval of Subcontractor Awards for Forrestal Elementary $47,170,032
(Time: 7:16pm) Motioned by Johnson Jones, second by Gonzalez. Passed 5-0
| Bid Package Subcontractor | Amount |
| 1 - Demolition McDonagh | $624,900 |
| 2 - Site Excavation Berger Contractors, Inc. | $1,685,000 |
| 3 - Site Utilities Berger Contractors, Inc. | $1,186,000 |
| 4 - Concrete & Dampproofing Martin Cement Company | $3,461,800 |
| 5 - Asphalt Paving Peter Baker & Son | $139,531 |
| 6 - Precast Mid-States Concrete Industries | $1,271,625 |
| 7 - Structural Steel and Misc Metals Kingery Steel Fabricators, Inc. | $4,189,200 |
| 8 - Masonry & Air Vapor Barrier Mastership Construction Co., Inc. | $2,024,000 |
| 9 - Millwork CS Architectural Woodworking | $1,565,000 |
| 10 - Drywall RG Construction | $3,307,159 |
| 11 - Ceilings Specialty Contractors 12 - Flooring Noland Sales Corp. | $546,750
$925,000 |
| 13 - Ceramic Tile Northern Illinois Terrazzo & Tile 14 - Polished Concrete John Caretti & Co (Krez Group) | $460,646
$844,100 |
| 15 - Painting All-Tech Decorating Company 16 - Glazing Lake Shore Glass | $329,100
$2,526,000 |
| 17 - Roofing GC Roofing LLC
18 - Metal Panels Metalmaster - Roofmaster | $1,163,898
$1,246,670 |
| 19 - Mechanical Atomatic Mechanical 20 - Electrical Krause Electrical Contractors, Inc. | $7,289,000
$5,331,994 |
| 21 - Solar Panels Krause Electrical Contractors, Inc. 22 - Plumbing Ewing-Doherty Mechanical, Inc. | $664,270
$1,363,000 |
| 23 - Fire Suppression USA Fire Protection, Inc. | $567,000 |
| 24 - General Trades LJ Morse | $1,860,000 |
| 25 - Food Service Boelter Companies, Inc. | $163,022 |
| 26 - Landscaping Breezy Hill Landscaping | $1,502,200 |
| 27 - Elevators TKE | $144,000 |
| 28 - Doors, Frames. and Hardware Block Iron & Supply Company | $789,167 |
| Total | $47,170,032 |
(Time: 7:18pm) Motioned by Gaytan Morales, second by Gonzalez. Passed 5-0
D. Action – (IA/FOP) Approval of Warhawk Reinvestment Program $25,000-$30,000
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E. Action – (IA/FOP) Approval of Warhawk Family Tuition Waiver $0
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F. Action – (IA/FOP) Approval of ParentSquare Communication Software $12,663
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G. Action – (IA/FOP) Approval of Builder's Risk Insurance for Forrestal $89,467
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H. Action – (IA/FOP) Approval of FY 2025 Tentative Budget $124,761,947
(Time: 7:49pm) Motioned by Gonzalez, second by Johnson Jones. Passed 5-0
I. Action – (IA/FOP) Approval of Special Education Lead Job Description $0
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J. Action – (IA/FOP) Approval of Municipal Advisory Agreement with PMA Securities, LLC $50,835
(Time: 7:50pm) Motioned by Johnson Jones, second by Riley. Passed 5-0
K. Action – (IA/FOP) Approval of Board Holiday Waiver $0
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L. Discussion – (IA/FOP) Neal Graphics Contract with Perkins Eastman
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14. Executive Session – I move that we enter into a closed session under the exceptions set forth in Illinois Open Meetings Act as follows:
(Time: 7:51pm) Motioned by Gaytan Morales, second by Gonzalez. Passed 5-0
● 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: 8:47pm) Motioned by Gonzalez, second by Riley. Passed 4-0 (Gaytan Morales left after closed session)
15. New Business – Discussion/Action Continued
A. Action – (IA/FOP) Approve Human Resources Reports – Appointments, Absences, Adjustments, Retirements, Resignations and/or Separations
(Time: 8:47pm) Motioned by Johnson Jones, second by Gonzalez. Passed 4-0
B. Action – (IA/FOP) Approval of Resolution Authorizing Suspension without Pay
(Time: 8:48pm) Motioned by Johnson Jones, second by Gonzalez. Passed 4-0
C. Action – (IA/FOP) Approval of Sale of Real Estate
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16. Adjourn
(Time: 8:49pm) Motioned by Johnson Jones, second by Gonzalez. Passed 4-0
https://www.isbe.net/Documents_Finance_NCIA/20240827-Minutes.pdf
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