March 13, 2025 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, 2024 at __ 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)
The following Huntley High Five winners will lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance:
Nella Gluszek 1st grade - Chesak, Sofia Mikutis 5th grade - Conley Elementary, Gavin Redding 2nd grade - Mackeben Elementary, Brody Verhagen 5th grade - Martin Elementary, Ainsley Johnson 4th grade - Leggee Elementary, Olivia Makara 6th grade - Heineman Middle School, Joealla Chibangamoto 6th grade - Marlowe Middle School, Brynn Laird 10th grade - Huntley High School, and Samantha Traub - LIGHT Program.

3. Student Recognition (Mr. Bittman)
Jacob Halverson will present Marlowe Middle School students Emir Azizbekov and Jackson Vandevoord. Both students received bronze medals for placing third at the Illinois Elementary School Association State Chess Tournament.
The following Huntley Hurricanes Basketball Team members earned 3rd place in their division, at the Special Olympics State Tournament in Bloomington-Normal. 
Patrick Gavilan, Patrick Kwilos, Luis Martinez, Charles Michelin, and Devin Dobbertin. 
Gabriella Ford competed in the Basketball Skills event and achieved 1st place in her division.
Presenters for the Special Olympics are Crystal Miguel, Shelby Hernandez, Keely Grasse and Maggie Hoffman.

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.
Recommendation: Seeking approval of the agenda.
Voice Call: Ayes / Nays / Motion _____________

6. Special Education Committee (R) (Mrs. Wiley-Chair, Mrs. Murray, Mr. Troy)
Mrs. Gill will provide the Special Services updates.
Recommendation: For informational purposes only. 

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

7.1. 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.

7.2. Payables (A) (Mr. Altmayer)
The Finance Committee is submitting the purchase orders at $3,036,773.45; imprest checks at $152,664.38; accounts payable at $3,456.00; and disbursements issued at $11,513,976.74; for review and seeking approval to move forward.
Recommendation: Seeking approval of the Board at their next regular meeting.

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

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

7.5. ERP System Conversion to Skyward (A) Mr. Altmayer
Mr. Altmayer will present the Skyward quote for the implementation of their Enterprise Resource Planning system.
Recommendation: Seeking approval of the Board of Education at their next regular meeting.

7.6. IHSA 2025-2026 Renewal (A) (Ms. Lombard)
Administration recommends that the Finance Committee move the renewal for Huntley High School and District 158 to continue its membership in the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) for the 2025-26 school year to the Regular Board meeting on March 20, 2025, for approval.
Recommendation: Seeking approval of the Board at their next regular meeting.

7.7. Illinois Elementary School Association Membership (A) (Lombard)
Administration recommends that the Finance Committee move the renewal for Marlowe Middle School and Heineman Middle School to continue membership in the IESA membership for the 2025-26 school year to the Regular Board meeting on March 20, 2025 for approval.
Recommendation: Seeking approval of the Board at their next regular meeting.

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

8.1. School Calendars 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 (A) (Dr. Zehr)
The Administration recommends that the Board of Education approve the 2026-2027 and 2027–2028 calendars at their next Regular meeting.
Recommendation: Seeking approval of the Board at their next regular meeting.

9. Building and Grounds (B&G) Committee (Mr. Troy-Chair, Mr. Quagliano, Mr. Thompson)

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

9.1.1. Operations and Maintenance End of Year Report 2025 (R) (Lindquist)
Kevin Lindquist will present the Operations and Maintenance End of the Year Report for 2025.
Recommendation: For informational purposes only.

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

10.1. Legislation Updates (R) (Mr. Bittman)
Legislative updates will be provided.
Recommendation: For informational purposes only.

11. Community Relations & Student Outreach Committee (Mrs. Murray-Chair, Mr. Cratty, Mrs. Wiley)
Recommendation: For informational purposes only.

11.1. Mass Communication System Update and Renewal (R) (Ms. Barr)
Ms. Barr will update the board on the Mass Notification System and the renewal option.
Recommendation: This report is for informational purposes only. Seeking contract approval from the board at the March or April regular board meeting.

12. Board of Education (Mr. Bittman)

12.1. Minutes (A) 
The following meeting minutes have been prepared for review:
February 20, 2025, Board of Education Meeting
Recommendation: Seeking to move the minutes forward for approval of the Board at their next regular meeting.

12.2. Budget Priorities from the Board (D) (Bittman)
The Board will provide administration with their recommendations/priorities for creating the Huntley School District 158 budget for the 2026 school year.
Recommendation: This item is for discussion purposes.

13. 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. 

14. 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; (2) Collective negotiating matters; (9) Student Disciplinary; (11) Litigation; (14) Discussion of minutes of meetings lawfully closed under this Act.
Roll Call: Ayes / Nays / Absent / Motion __

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

15. 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 ________

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