January 18, 2024 at 5:00 PM - Regular Meeting with Closed Session

1. Call to Order / Roll Call (A) (Mr. Bittman)
Call to order the Regular Meeting at __ p.m. A quorum must be met.
Roll Call: Ayes      / Absent     / Motion _____
Members: Mr. Quagliano, Mr. Troy, Mr. Cratty, Mr. Bittman, Mrs. Murray, Mr. Thompson, Mrs. Wiley

2. Closed Session / Roll Call (A) (Mr. Bittman)
Move to enter into closed session at __ p.m. as indicated in the Open Meetings Act and 5ILCS120/2c for discussion of: (1) The appointment, employment, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees or legal counsel; (11) Litigation; (14) Discussion of minutes of meetings lawfully closed under this Act.
Members:  Mr. Quagliano, Mr. Troy, Mr. Cratty, Mr. Bittman, Mrs. Murray, Mr. Thompson, Mrs. Wiley
Roll Call: Ayes / Nays / Absent / Motion _____

2.1.
Exit or Suspend Closed Session / Voice Call (A)
Move to exit or suspend closed session at __ p.m. and return to open session.
Voice Call: Ayes / Nays / Motion _____

3. Resume in Public Session / Roll Call (A) (Mr. Bittman) approx. 7:00 p.m.
Resume the Regular meeting at __ p.m.
Members:  Mr. Quagliano, Mr. Troy, Mr. Cratty, Mr. Bittman, Mrs. Murray, Mr. Thompson, Mrs. Wiley
Roll Call: Ayes / Absent / Motion _____

3.1. Action as Required / Roll Call (Mr. Bittman)
Request for Unpaid Leave (A) 
The Board will take action on the Unpaid Leave request for Haihong Shi. 
Roll Call: Ayes / Nays /Absent / Motion _____
Action: Recommendation will come from the Board.
Members:  Mr. Quagliano, Mr. Troy, Mr. Cratty, Mr. Bittman, Mrs. Murray, Mr. Thompson, Mrs. Wiley

4. Pledge of Allegiance   (Mr. Bittman)
Huntley High Five Students will lead us in the Pledge.
Malcom Smith (1st grade - Chesak)
Ben Silva (3rd grade - Conley)
Audrey Pick (2nd Grade - Mackeben)
Jayce Nugent (5th grade - Martin)
Lilly Christensen (3rd grade - Leggee)
Harlei Tatroe (7th grade - Heineman)
Noah Woodruff (7th grade Marlowe)
Payton Touvannas (10th grade - HHS)
Dylan Edminster (Light)
 

5. Public Comment (Mr. Bittman)
As per Policy 2:230, public comment can be made during this portion of the meeting. The members of the public and district employees may comment on or ask questions of the Board, subject to reasonable constraints. 

6. Revision and Adoption of the Agenda / Voice Call (A) (Mr. Bittman)
Move to adopt the agenda as presented (or with changes).
Action: Adoption of the Agenda.
Voice Call: Ayes / Nays / Motion _____

7. Superintendent's Report (R) (Ms. Lombard)
Updates will be provided at this time.
Recommendation: For informational purposes only

7.1. Mid-Year Strategic Plan Update (R) (Ms. Lombard)
Ms. Lombard will provide a Mid-Year Strategic Plan Update.
Recommendation: For informational purposes only.

7.2. PTAC Report (R) (Ms. Lombard)
Ms. Lombard will provide an update.
Recommendation: For informational purposes only.

8. Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer (R) (Mr. Altmayer)
Updates will be provided at this time.
Recommendation: For informational purposes only.

8.1. Levy Year 2023 Debt Abatement Discussion (R) (Mr. Altmayer)
Mr. Altmayer will provide information regarding options/scenarios for the levy year 2023 debt abatement.
Recommendation: For informational purposes only.

8.2.  Monthly Fiscal Updates (R) (Mr. Altmayer)
Mr. Altmayer will provide the monthly fiscal updates and the Activity Fund Balance Report.
Recommendation: For informational purposes only.

8.3. Revenue & Expenditures Report (R) (Mr. Altmayer)
Monthly report for review and comment.
Recommendation: For informational purposes only.

9. Assistant Superintendent of Special Services (R) (Mrs. Gill)
Updates will be provided at this time.
Recommendation: For informational purposes only.

10. President's Report (Mr. Bittman)

10.1. Board Discussion (D) (Mr. Bittman)
The Board will have a discussion about new business items. 

11. Curriculum & Instruction (C&I) Committee (Mr. Thompson-chair,  Mrs. Wiley, Mr. Troy)

11.1. Summer School Programming for Summer 2024 (R) (Dr. MacCrindle and Mrs. Gill)
Dr. MacCrindle and Mrs. Gill will present the plan for summer school programming in summer 2024.
Recommendation: For informational purposes only.

12. Community Relations & Student Outreach  (Mrs. Murray-chair, Mr. Cratty, Mrs. Wiley)

12.1. Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Requests (R) 
A monthly report on the FOIA requests is provided in the packet.
Recommendation: For informational purposes only.

13. Legislation/Policy Committee (Mr. Bittman-chair, Mr. Quagliano, Mrs. Murray)

13.1. Legislation/Policy (Mr. Bittman)
Recommendation: For informational purposes only.

14. Buildings and Grounds Committee (Mr. Troy-chair, Mr. Quagliano, Mr. Thompson)

14.1. O&M Updates (R) (Mr. Renkosik)
Mr. Renkosik will provide O&M updates. 
Recommendation: For informational purposes only. 

15. Action Item/Roll Call (Mr. Bittman)
Action items require a motion and a second; discussion if needed; and roll. 
Members:  Mr. Quagliano, Mr. Troy, Mr. Cratty, Mr. Bittman, Mrs. Murray, Mr. Thompson, Mrs. Wiley
 

15.1. Buildings and Grounds Committee (Mr. Troy-chair, Mr. Quagliano, Mr. Thompson)

15.1.1. Amendment 5 to Cash Farm Rental Agreement with Fruin Farms  (A) (Mr.Renkosik)
Recommendation: Seeking approval of the Board as presented.
Roll Call: Ayes / Nays / Absent / Motion _____

15.1.2. CO 1 to agreement with Midwest Mechanical for DX condenser retrofit project (A) (Mr. Renkosik)
Recommendation: Seeking approval of the Board as presented.
Roll Call: Ayes / Nays / Absent / Motion _____
 

15.1.3. Energy Services and Ground Lease Agreements with Forefront Power for the Community Solar Project (A) (Mr. Renkosik)
Recommendation: Seeking approval of the Board as presented.
Roll Call: Ayes / Nays / Absent / Motion _____

15.2. Human Resources Committee (Mr. Cratty-chair, Mr. Bittman, Mr. Thompson)

15.2.1. HR Personnel (A) (Dr. Zehr)
Seeking approval of the personnel reports provided and reviewed by the Board, which include explanation for resignations, retirements, terminations, employment, contract revisions, and leave requests, as presented.
Recommendation: Seeking approval of the Board as presented.
Roll Call: Ayes / Nays / Motion _____

15.2.2. Partnering for Prevention 2024 - 2026 (A) (Dr. Zehr) 
Dr. Zehr will present the Agreement with Partnering for Prevention.
Recommendation: Seeking approval of the Board as presented.
Roll Call: Ayes /Absent / Motion ____

15.3. Finance Committee (Mr. Quagliano-chair, Mr. Bittman, Mr. Thompson)

15.3.1. Payables (A) (Mr. Altmayer)
Mr. Altmayer will seek approval of the Purchase Orders issued at $11,799,167.33;  Accounts Payable issued at $18,835.97; Imprest issued at $120,958.48 and Disbursements issued at $19,497,143.28, as presented.
Recommendation: Seeking approval of the Board as presented.
Roll Call: Ayes / Nays / Motion __

15.3.2.  Establish the Fiscal Year - Resolution 2024-01-01 (A) (Mr. Altmayer)
Administration is seeking approval of the Board to establish a fiscal year for Huntley Community SD158 as per 105ILCS 5/17-1, for the period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025.
Recommendation: Seeking approval of the Board as presented.
Roll Call: Ayes / Nays / Motion _____

15.3.3. Designation of Person to Prepare a Tentative Budget Resolution 2024-01-02 (A) (Mr. Altmayer)
A resolution seeking appointment of Mr. Altmayer as the person to prepare a Tentative Budget of the Board will be presented.
Recommendation: Seeking approval of the Board as presented.
Roll Call: Ayes / Nays / Motion _____

15.3.4. Bond Issuance - Series 2014 Parameters Resolution 2024-01-03 (A) (Mr. Altmayer)
Mr. Altmayer will seek approval of the Board to adopt the attached Resolution providing for the issue of not to exceed $7,500,000 General Obligation Refunding School Bonds of the School District for the purpose of refunding certain outstanding bonds of said School District, providing for the levy of a direct annual tax sufficient to pay the principal and interest on said bonds, authorizing the sale of said bonds to the purchasers thereof, and authorizing the execution of an escrow agreement in connection therewith.
Recommendation: Seeking approval of the Board as presented.
Roll Call: Ayes / Nays / Motion __

15.4. Legislation/Policy Committee (Mr. Bittman-chair, Mr. Quagliano, Mrs. Murray)

15.4.1. Legislation/Policy Updates (A) (Ms. Lombard)
Administration requests the Board approve the above policies as a second reading.
Recommendation: Seeking approval of the Board as presented. 
Roll Call: Ayes  /Nays  / Absent   /Motion________

15.5. Board of Education (Mr. Bittman)

15.5.1. Minutes (A)
The following minutes from Dec. 7th and Dec. 21st are presented for approval.
Recommendation: Seeking approval of the Board as presented.
Roll Call: Ayes  /Nays   /Motion________

Administration will share information about litigation against social media companies due to the adverse and harmful impacts social media has had on children and young adults' mental health. 
Recommendation:  Administration recommends that the Board of Education approves the Resolution Authorizing Litigation Against Social Media Companies as presented.  
Roll Call: Ayes / Nays /Absent / Motion _____
Members:  Mr. Quagliano, Mr. Troy, Mr. Cratty, Mr. Bittman, Mrs. Murray,  Mr. Thompson, Mrs. Wiley

16. Curriculum & Instruction (C&I) Committee (Mr. Thompson-chair,  Mrs. Wiley, Mr. Troy)

16.1. Social Emotional Leaning Skills Screener(Stachel Pulse) (A) (Dr. MacCrindle)
Presenting a multi-year contract with Satchel Pulse, a Social Emotional Learning Screener.
Recommendation: Seeking approval by the Board as presented.

17.  Public Comment (Mr.Bittman)
As per Policy 2:230, public comment can be made during this portion of the meeting. The members of the public and district employees may comment on or ask questions of the Board, subject to reasonable constraints. 

18. Adjournment (A) (Mr. Bittman)
Members: Mr. Quagliano, Mr. Troy, Mr. Cratty, Mr. Bittman, Mrs. Murray, Mr. Thompson, Mrs. Wiley
Motion to adjourn the meeting at __ p.m.
Voice Call: Ayes / Nays / Motion _____