October 24, 2016 at 7:00 PM - Regular 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 September 26, 2016, Public Hearing on the SY 2016-2017 Tentative Budget

8.b. Minutes of the September 26, 2016, Board of Education Regular Monthly Meeting and Closed Session Meeting

8.c. School Activity Accounts

8.d. Transportation Activity Account

8.e. October 2016 Bills

8.f. September 30, 2016, Treasurer's Report

9. Presentations from the Floor

9.a. Recognition of Board Members

9.b. Recognition of Principals

10. Superintendent/Board Reports

10.a. Superintendent's Report

10.b. Finance/Facilities Committee of the Whole - Jason Bonds, Chair

10.c. Policy and Communication Committee - Michele Kreis, Chair

10.d. Insurance Committee - Rich Hentschel, Board Representative

10.e. Handbook Committee - Gabriela Whipple, Board Representative

10.f. Health and Wellness Committee - Mark Ponce, Board Representative

10.g. PTO - Michele Kreis, Board Representative

10.h. Fremont Education Foundation - Mark Ponce, Board Representative

10.i. SEDOL Governing Board - Jeff Luckett, Board Representative

11. Monthly Financial Report - Mr. Tanner
Updated cash flow projections for the three operating funds, education, operations and maintenance, and transportation, through September 30, 2016, will be presented.  A performance report on district investments, real estate tax collections, and impact fee collections for September will be reviewed.

12. New Business

12.a. Recommendation to Approve the Estimated 2016 Levy 
Mr. Tanner will present and review the estimated levy for FY 2016.  It is expected that the board will vote on approval of the estimated levy at tonight's meeting.

12.b. Establish a Date for the Public Hearing on the 2016 Proposed Levy - Mr. Tanner
Administration will recommend setting the date for the Public Hearing on the 2016 Proposed Levy for 6:50 p.m., December 12, 2016, in the Middle School Media Center DEN, 228871 North Fremont Center Road, Mundelein, Illinois. It is expected that the board will vote on approval of the date and time of the public hearing. (Voice Vote)

12.c. Recommendation to Accept the Shared Services Report for FY Ending June 30, 2016 - Mr. Tanner
Mr. Tanner will present a report of the services shared or outsourced for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2016.  It expected that the board will vote on approval of the report at this meeting.

12.d. Presentation of Shared Services Agreement - Mr. Tanner
The administration's recommendation to approve the intergovernmental agreement to share operational services and staffing for the Lincoln Early Learning Center for FY 2016-2017 will be presented.  Fremont 79, Mundelein 75, and Hawthorn 73 share costs to operate and staff the center. It is expected that the board will vote on approval at tonight's meeting.

12.e. Intermediate School and Transportation Building Energy Savings Project - Mr. Tanner
As part of the master facilities plan, HVAC control systems were identified for upgrade throughout each of the schools.  Such upgrades were competed at the middle school in FY15 and at the elementary school in FY16.  Mr. Tanner will present the administration's recommendation for board approval of similar upgrades for the intermediate school and transportation building in FY17. It is expected that the board will vote on the proposed upgrade at tonight's meeting. 

12.f. First Reading of New and Revised Board Policies - Dr. Gildea
The following new and revised board policies (PRESS 92,) will be presented for a first reading:  Board of Education - #2:70 Filling Vacancies & #2:70E – Checklist for Filling Board Vacancies by Appointment; #2:120 - E1 – Guidelines for Serving as a Mentor to a New Board of Education Member; #2:120 E2 Exhibit Website listing of Development and Training Completed by Board Members; 2:40 E-1 – PRESS Issue Updates; 2:240 - E2 Developing Local Policy; Instruction – 6:100 Using Animals in the Educational Program;  Students - 7:10 Equal Educational Opportunities: #7:10E Equal Educational Opportunities Within the School Community; #7:270 Administering Medicines to Students; Community Relations #8:110 – Public Suggestions and Concerns.  
B.   Review Policy #7:180 Prevention of and Response to Bullying, Intimidation, and Harassment 
C.  Policies Undergoing a 5-year Review: #1:10 School District Legal Status; 1:20 District Organization, Operations, and Cooperative Agreements; #1:30 School District Philosophy; #2:10 School District Governance; # 2:130 Board-Superintendent Relationship; # 3:10  Goals and Objectives; #3:30 Chain of Command; #4:80 Accounting and Audits; 5:150  Personnel Records; #6:255  Assemblies and Ceremonies; #6:260  Complaints about Curriculum, Instructional Materials, and Programs; #7:280  Communicable and Chronic Infectious Disease; #7:285  Food Allergy Management Program Agreements the policies and resolution. 

13. Action Coming Out of Closed Session - Mr. Tanner

13.a. Presentation of Resolution Authorizing Sale of District Property - Mr. Tanner 
A resolution authorizing the sale of district Route 83 property will be presented.  It is expected that the board will vote on approval at tonight's meeting.

14. Personnel - Dr. Gildea
Administration will present personnel recommendations for board approval.

15. Information Items

15.a. Review 2016 School Report Card - Dr. Freeman

15.b. Correspondence

15.b.1. FOIAs

15.b.1.1) IEA.NEA FOIA request for non-certified support staff information.

15.b.2. Charter School Ruling October 7, 2016

16. Announcements

16.a. Calendar Items - President Bonds

17. Public Comments

18. Adjournment