June 23, 2014 at 7:00 PM - REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING

1. Call to Order

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Roll Call

4. Establishment of Quorum

5. Approval of Agenda

6. Introduction of Guests

7. Public Comments

8. Consent Agenda

8.a. Minutes of the May 19, 2014, Policy and Communications Committee Meeting

8.b. Minutes of the May 19, 2014, Board of Education Regular and Closed Session Meetings

8.c. Minutes of June 9, 2014, Committee of the Whole and Closed Session Meetings

8.d. School Activity Accounts

8.e. Transportation Account

8.f. Bills

8.g. May 2014 Treasurer's Report

9. Presentation(s) from the Floor

9.a. Update on Master Facilities Plan Process and Classroom in the Cloud Planning - Charli Johnsos, Fanning Howey Representative

9.b. Math Resourses Update - Dr. Freeman
An update on the resources the Math Committee is recommending for adoption will be reviewed. Resources will be available for public review for 30 days.  Administration will present its recommendation for adoption and purchase at the July 28, 2014, board meeting.

10. Superintendent/Board Reports

10.a. Superintendent's Report - Dr. Gildea

10.a.1. Highlights of the 2013-2014 School Year

10.b. Finance/Facility Committee -  Sandy Bickley, Chair

10.c. Policy and Communications Committee, Teri Herchenbach, Chair

10.d. Handbook Committee - Michele Kreis, Board Representative

10.e. Insurance Committee - Sandy Bickley, Board Representative

10.f. Beautification Committee, Jason Bonds, Chair

10.g. PTO Report, Michele Kreis, Board Representative

10.h. Fremont Education Foundation - Kim Hansen, Board Representative

10.i. SEDOL Governing Board Report - Teri Herchenbach, Board Representative

11. Monthly Financial Report - Mr. Tanner
Updated cash flow projections for the three operating funds, education, operations and maintenance, and transportation, through May 31, 2014, will be presented.  A performance report on district investments, real estate tax collections, and impact fee collections for May will be reviewed.

12. Unfinished Business

12.a. Recommendation to Approve Lease/Purchase Agreement - Mr. Tanner
A three-year lease/purchase agreement to provide funds for the sustainable technology refresh cycle for student and teacher machines will be presented.  The proposed funding was reviewed and discussed at the April 14, 2014, Committee of the Whole meeting and allocation of funds approved at the April 2014 board meeting.  It is expected that the board will vote on approval of the agreement at tonight's meeting.

13. New Business

13.a. Recommendation to Accept Property/Casualty and Workers’ Compensation Insurance Package Quote for the 2014-15 School Year - Mr. Tanner
Administration conducted its annual review of the district’s property/casualty and worker’s compensation liability insurance package.  Mr. Tanner will report on the results of the review and present the administration's recommendation for acceptance.  It is expected that the board will vote on approval at tonight's meeting.

13.b. Presentation of the Prevailing Wage Rate Resolution - Mr. Tanner   
Board approval of the Prevailing Wage Rate occurs on an annual basis.  It is expected that the board will vote on approval at tonight’s meeting.

13.c. Approval of 2014-2015 Depository Banks - Mr. Tanner

13.d. Recommendation to Award Proposed Cleaning Services Contract - Mr. Tanner
After a competitive bid process with bid opening on May 29, 2014, administration is recommending that the district 's custodial services contract be awarded to Tenacious Cleaning Services. Tenacious submitted the lowest, responsible bid to meet the district’s custodial needs.  It is expected that the board will vote on acceptance at tonight's meeting. 

13.e. Presentation of Quest Food Services Contract for Board Signature - Mr. Tanner
In a bid opening this May, Quest Food Services submitted the lowest, responsible bid which was accepted by the board at the May 19, 2014, board meeting.  The resulting three-year contract is being presented tonight  for board signature. 

13.f. Approval of 2014-2015 Board of Education Calendar of Recurring Events - Dr. Gildea

13.g. Recommendation to Accept Lease Agreement With G.B. Learning Services - Dr. Gildea
The facility lease agreement with G.B. Learning Services, LLC, will be reviewed and the recommendation for board approval presented.  It is expected that the board will vote on approval at tonight's meeting.

13.h. Annual Designations as Required - Dr. Gildea
Administration will seek board approval of staff members nominated annually to fulfill various district functions.  These include such roles as student activity fund manager, homeless liaison, discrimination officers, among others.  It is expected that the board will vote on approval at tonight’s meeting.

13.i. Recommendation to Adopt Resolution to Dispose of Unusable District Equipment - Dr. Gildea
Dr. Gildea will present the administration's recommendation to sell or dispose of the district's unusable equipment.  It is expected that the board will vote on approval at tonight's meeting.

13.j. Review Policy Changes for a First Reading - Dr. Gildea
Policy changes suggested by the Illinois Association of School Boards will be reviewed for a first reading.

14. Personnel - Dr. Gildea

14.a. Recommended ESP and Administrative Employee Salary Pool for 2014-2015 School Year - Dr. Gildea

14.b. The administration will recommend personnel items for board approval.

15. Information Items

15.a. Calendar Items - President Bickley
     July 28 - Board of Education Meeting - Middle School Media Center, 7 p.m.
     August 11 - Committee of the Whole - Superintendent's Conference Room, 6:30 p.m.
     Augusr 18 -Teacher Institute Day
     August 19 - First Day of School - Grades 1-8
     August 25, Board of Education Meeting - Middle School Media Center,  7 p.m.,

16. Public Comments

17. Announcements

18. Adjournment