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

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. Motion to Approve Meeting Agenda as Presented

Independent Authority (IA)

Financial Oversight Panel (FOP)

4. Special Presentations

Swearing in of Dr. Kevin O’Mara - FOP

5. 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 Authority, abide by direction given by the Chairman, and are to limit their comments to three (3) 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 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

6. Superintendent’s Report

7. FOIA Report

8. Motion to Approve IA and FOP Minutes

Independent Authority (IA)

Financial Oversight Panel (FOP)

Open Session

May 27, 2025 Board Meeting (IA/FOP)

Closed Session

May 27, 2025 Board Meeting (IA/FOP)

9. Motion to Approve Consent Agenda

Independent Authority (IA)

Financial Oversight Panel (FOP)

A. Treasurer’s Report for May 2025

B. Accounts Payable for June 1, 2025 – June 27, 2025 in the gross amount of $5,915,163.38

C. Payroll for May 2025 in the gross amount of $3,200,716.86

D. Approval of School Improvement Plans for the 2025-2026 School Year

E. Approval of Athletico Contract Renewal $60,492

F. Approval of Contract Renewal for ThoughtExchange Software $17,200

G. Approval of Imagine Español Renewal for K-1 Dual Language $25,500

H. Approval of Follet Library and Inventory Software Access Renewal $11,120

I. Approval of TCI Social Studies Curriculum Renewal for 6th - 12th Grade $25,237

J. Approval of HRS PD Renewal $48,600

K. Approval of Special Education Contract Renewal for Spedify and The BCBA Consultant $50,375 and $60,050

L. Approval of Architectural Agreement with Perkins Eastman for Forrestal Design Services $3,765,091

10. Old Business – Discussion/Action

A. Discussion – (IA/FOP) Review of Past Items Before the Board

11. New Business – Discussion/Action

A. Action – (IA/FOP) Approval of TCI Social Studies Curriculum Pilot for Kinder - 5th Grade $48,778

B. Action – (IA/FOP) Approval of AVID Brand Headsets Purchase $18,088

C. Action – (IA/FOP) Approval of One-Year ABM Contract Renewal for Custodial and Maintenance Services $2,126,151

D. Action – (IA/FOP) Approval of Johnson Controls Contract Renewal for Servicing of HVAC Equipment $220,542

E. Action – (IA/FOP) Approval of Contract Award to McDonagh Demolition for Demolition of Abandoned Portion of South Elementary $569,000

F. Action – (IA/FOP) Approval of Contract Award to Omega III LLC for Demolition of Novak-King School $498,775

G. Action – (IA/FOP) Approval of Contract Award to Nationwide Environmental & Demo, LLC for Pre-Demolition Abatement at Novak-King School $298,800

H. Action – (IA/FOP) Approval of Contract with TEM Environmental, Inc. for Project Management, Oversight, and Air Quality Monitoring During the Pre-Demolition Abatement at Novak-King School $37,600

I. Action – (IA/FOP) Approval of Contract with TEM Environmental, Inc. for Consulting and Oversight Services Related to the Removal of Underground Storage Tanks at Novak-King School $23,410

J. Action – (IA/FOP) Approval of Transfer of $600,000 of Fund Balance from Educational Fund to Capital Projects Fund

K. Discussion – (IA/FOP) Restructuring of Finance and Operations Office for Cost Savings and Employee Advancement

L. Discussion – (IA/FOP) Joint Conference Practices and Expenditures

M. Discussion – (IA/FOP) Resident Principal - Approval for Partnership with UIC for the Placement of a Resident Principal at Forrestal Elementary School ($90,000)

N. Discussion – (IA/FOP) Legislative Priorities for 2026

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

Policy 2:260 Uniform Grievance Procedure

Policy 2:265 Title IX Grievance Procedure

Policy 4:15 Identity Protection

Policy 4:80 Accounting and Audits

Policy 5:10 Equal Employment Opportunity and Minority Recruitment

Policy 5:20 Workplace Harassment Prohibited

Policy 5:60 Expenses

Policy 5:100 Staff Development Program

Policy 6:150 Home and Hospital Instructions

Policy 6:235 Access to Electronic Networks

Policy 7:10 Equal Educational Opportunities

Policy 7:20 Harassment of Students Prohibited

Policy 7:60 Residence

Policy 7:70 Attendance and Truancy

Policy 7:180 Prevention of and Response to Bullying, Intimidation, and Harassment

Policy 7:185 Teen Dating Violence Prohibited

Policy 7:190 Student Behavior

Policy 7:200 Suspension Procedures

Policy 7:210 Expulsion Procedures

Policy 7:250 Student Support Services

Policy 7:255 Students Who are Parents, Expectant Parents, or Victims of Domestic or Sexual Violence

Policy 7:270 Administering Medicines to Students

Policy 7:310 Restrictions on Publications; and Written or Electronic Material

Policy 7:315 Restrictions on Publications; High Schools

Policy 7:340 Student Records

12. Executive Session – I move that we enter into a closed session under the exceptions set forth in Illinois Open Meetings Act as follows:

● 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) to discuss personnel matters

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

● 5 ILCS 120/2(8) - student safety matters

Reconvene Open Session

13. New Business – Discussion/Action Continued

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

14. Adjourn

https://www.isbe.net/Documents_Finance_NCFOP/062425-IA-FOP-Agenda.pdf