April 2, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Committee of the Whole with Closed Session

1. Call to Order / Roll Call (A) (Mr. Troy)
Call to Order the Committee of the Whole meeting for Thursday, April 2, 2026, at ___:___ p.m. 
A quorum must be met.
Members: Mr. Bobby, Mr. Cratty, Mr. Fekete, Mrs. Maiorino, Mrs. Murray, Mr. Ruth, Mr. Troy
Roll Call: Ayes  / Absent  / Motion __________

2. Pledge of Allegiance (Mr. Troy)
The following Huntley High Five winners will lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance:
Eleanor Iverson - 2nd grade, Chesak; Eden Steinmetz - 5th grade, Conley; Quin Fawson - Kindergarten, Mackeben; Mia Munoz -5th grade, Martin; Beckett Peters - 2nd grade, Leggee; Isabella Robin - 8th grade, Heineman Middle School; Benjamin Stralka - 6th grade, Marlowe Middle School; Tyler Kwilos - 9th grade, Huntley High School; Joseph Zimmerman - LIGHT Program.

3. Public Comment (Mr. Troy)
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. 

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

5. Curriculum & Instruction Committee (Mr. Fekete - Chair, Mr. Bobby, Mr. Ruth)

5.1. HS Honors Science Materials through McGraw-Hill (A) (Dr. MacCrindle)
Dr. MacCrindle requests that the Curriculum and Instruction Committee place the McGraw-Hill Science materials for High School Honors courses on a 30-day review beginning on April 3, 2026, with the recommendation for final approval to be brought to the Board of Education at the May 21, 2026, Board of Education meeting.
Recommendation: Seeking approval as presented.

5.2. MS Social Studies Materials through National Geographic and McGraw-Hill (A) (Dr. MacCrindle)
Dr. MacCrindle requests that the Curriculum and Instruction Committee place the National Geographic and McGraw-Hill Social Studies materials for Middle School on a 30-day review beginning on April 3, 2026, with the recommendation for final approval to be brought to the Board of Education at the May 21, 2026, Board of Education meeting.
Recommendation: Seeking approval as presented.

6. Special Education Committee (R) (Mr. Bobby - Chair, Mrs. Maiorino, Mrs. Murray)
Dr. Gill will provide the Special Services updates.

7. Finance Committee (Mr. Cratty - Chair, Mr. Ruth, Mr. Troy)

7.1. Monthly Fiscal Updates (R) (Mr. Altmayer)
Mr. Altmayer will provide the monthly fiscal updates, the Disbursement Report, 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 $391,670.42 and imprest checks at $918,434.57.
Recommendation: Seeking approval of the Board of Education 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. School Bus Bid (A) (Dr. Zehr)
Dr. Zehr and Mr. Altmayer will present the bus bid.
Recommendation: Seeking approval of the Board at their next Regular Meeting.

7.5. McHenry County Regional Safe School Program (A) (Ms. Lombard)
The District and McHenry County are extending their Intergovernmental Agreement for the Safe School Program. 
Recommendation: Administration recommends that the Board of Education approve the attached resolution authorizing participation in the McHenry County Regional Safe School program by extending the validity period and adhering to all provisions of the existing Intergovernmental agreement.

7.6.  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 2026-2027 school year to the Regular Board meeting on April 16, 2026, for approval.
Recommendation: Seeking approval of the Board at their next regular meeting.

8. Human Resources Committee (Mr. Ruth - Chair, Mr. Fekete, Mr. Cratty)

8.1. Northwestern Worksite Statement of Work (A) (Dr. Zehr)
Dr. Zehr will present the Statement of Work with Northwestern Medicine.
Recommendation: Seeking approval of the Board at their next Regular Meeting.

9. Building and Grounds Committee (Mr. Troy - Chair, Mr. Bobby, Mr. Cratty)

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

10. Legislation/Policy Committee (Mrs. Maiorino - Chair, Mrs. Murray, Mr. Troy)

10.1. Legislation Updates (R) (Mr. Troy)
Mr. Troy and Mrs. Maiorino will provide information about their participation in the Illinois Association of School Boards' Advocacy Day on March 24, 2026.
Recommendation: For informational purposes only.

10.2. Resolution and Policy Amendments (A) (Dr. Zehr)
Resolution on health insurance for substitute employees and policy amendments.
Recommendation: Administration recommends that the Board of Education adopt the resolution on health insurance for substitute employees and move the policies forward for a first reading by the board at the next regular Board of Education meeting. 

10.3. Review of Policy 7:130 (D) (Ms. Lombard)
The Board will review Policy 7:130 and provide Ms. Lombard with any direction specifically around parameters of active protests/walkouts. Discussion will also focus on whether any changes should be made to the policy or potential administrative procedures. 
Recommendation: For informational purposes only.

11. Community Relations and Student Outreach Committee (Mrs. Murray - Chair, Mr. Fekete, Mrs. Maiorino)
Recommendation: For informational purposes only.

11.1. Monthly Communications Updates (R) (Ms. Barr) Ms. Barr will provide the monthly communications updates.
Recommendation: For informational purposes only.

12. Board of Education (Mr. Troy)

12.1. Resolution 2026-01 (A) (Ms. Lombard)
Approval of forty-seven executive closed session meeting minutes from the term of the previous Superintendent/Interim Superintendent and Board Secretary/Board Recording Secretary.
Recommendation: Seeking approval of the board at the next Board of Education meeting as presented. 

12.2. Minutes (D) (Mr. Troy)
The following meeting minutes have been prepared for review:
March 5, 2026, Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes
March 19, 2026, Board of Education Meeting Minutes
Recommendation: Seeking to move these minutes forward for approval of the Board at their next regular meeting.

12.3. Student Advisory Representatives (R) (Niko Knanishu and Emma Jorgensen)
Niko and Emma will provide an update on the Student Advisory Representative applications.
Recommendation: For informational purposes only.

13. Public Comment (Mr. Troy)
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. Troy)
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; (10) Student Disciplinary;(11) Matters relating to individual students; (12) Litigation; (15) Discussion of minutes of meetings lawfully closed under this Act.
Members: Mr. Bobby, Mr. Cratty, Mr. Fekete, Mrs. Maiorino, Mrs. Murray, Mr. Ruth, Mr. Troy
Roll Call: Ayes  / Nays  / Absent  / Motion __________

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

15. Resume in Public Session / Roll Call (A) (Mr. Troy)
Resume the Committee of the Whole meeting at ___:___ p.m.
Members: Mr. Bobby, Mr. Cratty, Mr. Fekete, Mrs. Maiorino, Mrs. Murray, Mr. Ruth, Mr. Troy
Roll Call: Ayes  / Absent  / Motion __________

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