March 14, 2024 at 6:00 PM - Committee of the Whole with Closed Session

1. Call to Order / Roll Call (A) (Mr. Bittman)
Call to Order the Committee of the Whole meeting for Thursday, March 14, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. 
A quorum must be met.
Roll Call: Ayes / Absent / Motion ____
Members: Mr. Quagliano, Mr. Troy, Mr. Cratty, Mr. Bittman, Mrs. Murray, Mrs. Wiley, Mr. Thompson

2. Pledge of Allegiance (Mr. Bittman)
Special Olympic athletes Charlie Michelin, Gabbi Ford, Luis Martinez, Matthew Ericson and Isaac Casarez-Pacheco, along with coaches Carly Smith and Jennifer Slad, will be leading us in the Pledge.

3. Student Recognition (Mr. Bittman)
The following students will be recognized by the Board of Education. 
National Merit Finalists: Jaymes W. Barker, Evan T. Golebiewski and Joshua E. Thorstenson.
7th Place Finish in Radio Speaking at the IHSA Speech Tournament: Ava Burns

4. 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. 

5. Revision and Adoption of the Agenda (A) (Mr. Bittman)
Motion to adopt the agenda as presented or with changes.
Voice Call: Ayes / Nays / Motion _____________
Recommendation: Seeking approval of the agenda.

6. Curriculum & Instruction Committee (Mr. Thompson-Chair, Mr. Troy, Mrs. Wiley)

6.1. Curriculum Updates (R) (Dr. MacCrindle)
Updates will be provided at this time.
Recommendation: For informational purposes only.

6.2. Materials for HHS Courses 2024-25 (A) (Dr. MacCrindle)
Dr. MacCrindle is seeking approval of materials for supporting and implementing new courses that the Board of Education approved at the November 9, 2023, Board of Education meeting, in addition to material updates needed for AP and Dual Credit courses.
Recommendation: Administration requests that the Curriculum Committee move the proposed materials forward for approval at the April 18, 2024, Board meeting as presented.

7. Special Education Committee (Mrs. Wiley-Chair, Mrs. Murray, Mr. Troy)

7.1. Highlights in Special Education (R) (Mrs. Gill)
Ms. Gill will introduce one of our special education teachers from Chesak Elementary, Ms. Maggie Hoffman, who will share some examples of how she is supporting inclusion in her classroom.
Recommendation: This report is for informational purposes.

8. Finance Committee (Mr. Quagliano-Chair, Mr. Bittman, Mr. Cratty)

8.1. Payables (A) (Mr. Altmayer)
The Finance Committee is submitting the purchase orders at $6,221,250.85; imprest checks at $201,893.76; accounts payable at $8,330.51; and disbursements issued at $14,231,253.40; for review and seeking approval to move forward.
Recommendation: Seeking approval of the Board at their next regular meeting.

8.2. Bus Bid (A) (Dr. Zehr, Mr. Altmayer)
Dr. Zehr will present the recommendation to purchase four propane buses with wheelchair lifts. 
Recommendation: Seeking approval of the Board at their next regular meeting. 

8.3. 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.

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

8.5. Revenue Contract (A) (Mr. Altmayer)
Mr. Altmayer will seek approval of the fundraising contracts as presented.
Recommendation:  Seeking approval of the Board at their next regular meeting.

8.6. Audit Engagement Letter (A) (Mr. Altmayer)
Mr. Altmayer will present a 3-year audit engagement letter from Evans Marshall & Pease, P.C.
Recommendation: Seeking approval of the Board at their next regular meeting.

8.7. IHSA 2024-2025 Renewal (A) (Ms. Lombard)
Administration is recommending renewal of the IHSA Membership for the 2024-25 school year.
Recommendation: Seeking approval of the Board at their next regular meeting.

8.8. Food Service Coop - NIIPC Joint Agreement (A) (Mr. Reed and Mr. Altmayer)
Mr. Reed and Mr. Altmayer will present the new NIIPC agreement.
Recommendation: Seeking approval of the Board at their next regular meeting. 

9. Human Resources Committee (Mr. Cratty-Chair, Mr. Bittman, Mr. Thompson)

9.1. Non-Union Pay Rates FY 25  (A) (Dr. Zehr, Mr. Altmayer)
Dr. Zehr will present the recommendations for non-union pay rates for FY25.
Recommendation: Seeking approval of the Board at their next regular meeting.

10. Building and Grounds Committee (Mr. Troy-Chair, Mr. Quagliano, Mr. Thompson)

10.1. Operations and Maintenance Updates (R) (Mr. Renkosik)
Mr. Renkosik will report on Operations and Maintenance project updates.
Recommendation: For informational purposes only.

10.1.1. Consolidated Flooring Contract (A) (Mr. Renkosik)
Mr. Rekosik is recommending approval of the contract with Consolidated Flooring for the replacement of a portion of carpeted flooring in Leggee and Chesak Elementary Schools.
Recommendation: Seeking approval of the Board at their next regular meeting.

11. Legislation/Policy Committee (Mr. Bittman-Chair, Mrs. Murray, Mr. Quagliano)

11.1. Legislation Updates (R)
Legislative updates will be given.

12. Community Relations Committee (R) (Mrs. Murray-Chair, Mr. Cratty, Mrs. Wiley)

12.1. Communications Plan (R) (Denise Barr)
The Communication Plan will be presented.
Recommendation: For informational purposes only.

13. Board of Education (Mr. Bittman)

13.1. Minutes (A) 
The following meeting minutes have been prepared for review:
Wednesday, October 25, 2023, Parent Teacher Advisory Committee (PTAC)
Wednesday, January 17, 2024, Parent Teacher Advisory Committee (PTAC)
Thursday, February 1, 2024, COW Meeting
Thursday, February 8, 2024, Regular Meeting with Closed Session
Recommendation: Seeking approval of the Board at their next regular meeting.

14. 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. 

15. 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 ford discussion of: (1) The appointment, employment, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees or legal counsel; (9) Student Disciplinary; (11) Litigation; (21) Discussion of minutes of meetings lawfully closed under this Act.
Roll Call: Ayes / Nays / Absent / Motion _____

15.1. Exit Closed Session / Voice Call (A) (Mr. Bittman)

16. Resume in Public Session / Roll Call (A) (Mr. Bittman)
Resume the Committee of the Whole meeting at __ p.m.
Mr. Quagliano, Mr. Troy, Mr. Cratty, Mr. Bittman, Mrs. Murray, Mrs. Wiley, Mr. Thompson 
Roll Call: Ayes / Absent / Motion ________

17. Adjournment (A) (Mr. Bittman)
Motion to adjourn the meeting at __ p.m.
Voice Call: Ayes / Nays / Motion __