April 27, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting

1. Call to Order of Regular Board meeting at 6:00 p.m.

2. Roll Call

3. Pledge of Allegiance: Rock Cut Elementary students

4. Approval of Agenda

5. The Mission of the Harlem Consolidated School District, as a vital part of the community, is to help diverse learners realize their unlimited potential by providing an educational program dedicated to academic excellence and the development of strong character in a safe and respectful learning environment.

6. Approval of Special Board Meeting Minutes for April 8, 2026, and Regular Board Meeting & Closed Session Minutes for April 13, 2026

7. Jason Blume, Assistant Superintendent for Communications & Community Relations

7.A. Awards and Recognitions

8. Comments from the Community

9. Approval of Bills

9.A. Payables Summary

9.B. Voided Checks

9.C. Payroll Voucher(s)

9.D. Accounts Payable Warrants

10. Administrative Reports

10.A. Dr. Michelle Erb, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction

10.B. Josh Aurand, Assistant Superintendent for Business & Operations

10.B.1. Recommendation to approve Resolution Declaring Surplus Property:

10.B.2. Selection and appointment of School District Legal Counsel  

10.C. Dr. Shelley Wagner, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources

10.C.1. Recommendation to approve Personnel Agenda & Addendum

10.D. Dr. Terrell Yarbrough, Superintendent

10.D.1. Freedom of Information Act request dated April 3, 2026, was submitted by Shari Reid of Smart Procure requesting any and all purchasing records from Oct. 3, 2025 to the current date. The District responded to the requestor on April 9, 2026, with the inclusive document. 

10.D.2. Freedom of Information Act request dated March 24, 2026, was submitted by Bo Kim requesting 3/06/26 Bid Results/Tabulations and which Bidder was awarded the project for: Flooring Replacement Work at Harlem High School & Parker Early Education Center. The District responded to the requestor on April 15, 2026, with the inclusive documents. 

10.D.3. Freedom of Information Act request dated March 18, 2026, was submitted by Justin Wenig requesting all executed contracts, purchase agreements, and purchase orders with Professional Learning/Development services, including any exhibits, addenda, or amendments that are in effect or have been in effect in the last 3 years. The District responded to the requestor on April 22, 2026, with the inclusive documents. 

10.D.4. Freedom of Information Act request dated April 8, 2026, was submitted by Oshea Smith from Sunlight Access requesting an electronic summary of purchase orders issued by Harlem Unit School District 122 from 12/1/2025 through February 28, 2026. The District responded to the requestor on April 23, 2026, with the inclusive documents. 

11. Consent Agenda

11.A. Approve Personnel Agenda & Addendum

12. ACTION ITEMS

12.A. Approve Resolution Declaring Surplus Property

12.B. Approve selection and appointment of School District Legal Counsel  

13. Announcements and Discussion:  

14. Executive Session to discuss Employment of Personnel (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1), Negotiations (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2), Selection of a Person to Fill a Public Office ( 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(3), Pending Litigation (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11), Student Discipline (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(9), Placement of Individual Students in Special Education Programs and Other Matters Relating to Individual Students (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(10), Purchase or Lease of Real Property for the Use of the District  (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(5), Setting of a Price for Sale or Lease of Property Owned by the District (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(6), Self-Evaluation, Practices and Procedures or Professional Ethics (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(16), Sale or Purchase of Securities, Investments or Investment Contracts (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(7), Security Procedures (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(8), Establishment of Reserves or Settlement of Claims as provided in Local Government and Governmental Employees Tort Immunity Act (5 ILCS 120/2(c)12), and Discussion of Lawfully Closed Meeting Minutes (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(21).

15. ACTION ITEMS AFTER CLOSED SESSION

15.A. Consideration and Approval of Superintendent Contract

16. Adjournment