June 10, 2025 at 10:00 AM - Regular Meeting of the ECHO Executive Board of Directors
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A. Pledge of Allegiance
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B. Roll Call
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C. Adoption of Agenda
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D. Presentation of Agenda Items & Questions/Comments from the Public
Description:
Public comments are limited to three (3) minutes per person. At this time, the Board President will call on those who have requested to make Public Comment. Please understand that the Board will not respond to comments made during Public Comment but may direct the Superintendent to address the matter at a later time.
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E. Approval of Consent Agenda Items #1
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E.1. Minutes from Last Meeting:
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E.2. Payroll Report as of May 31, 2025
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E.3. Accounts Payable Report as of May 31, 2025
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E.4. Personnel Report - Approval of Resignations, Retirements and New Hires
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F. Committee Reports
Description:
The ECHO Standing Committee Chairpersons or their designee will report on items presently in progress.
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F.1. Policy Committee
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F.2. Finance & Personnel Committee
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F.3. Curriculum Committee
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G. Administrator's Reports
Description:
The Board will be updated on items presently in progress by the ECHO Central Office Administrators.
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G.1. ECHO Central Office Administrators
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G.1.a. Dr. Celia Arresola, Assistant Superintendent, HR & Curriculum
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G.1.a.I. Program Enrollments/Staff Vacancy Reports
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G.1.a.II. Independent Contractor Agreement
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G.1.b. Ms. Tracy Avant-Bey, Director of Technology
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G.1.b.I. Technology Plan
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G.1.b.II. Copier Contract Update
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G.1.b.III. Workflow Automation Software Purchase
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G.2. Superintendent's Report
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G.2.a. Financials
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G.2.b. Tuition Report
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G.2.c. Classroom Lease Agreements
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G.2.d. Food Service Renewal (Organic Life)
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G.2.e. ECHO Facilities Improvement Updates
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G.2.f. Settlement Agreement with the Illinois Department of Public Health Regarding Asbestos Violation – Docket No. AB 24-07
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H. Unfinished Business:
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H.1. Election of Board Officers for the Term July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026
Description:
In accordance with ARTICLE II - ORGANIZATION AND OPERATION, Section 1 - ECHO Board of Directors, A2-2 of the ECHO Articles of Agreement, the officers of the Board shall include a President, Vice-President, and Secretary. These officers shall be elected to serve a one-year term beginning July 1 of the same year.
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I. New Business
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I.1. Approval of Consent Agenda #2
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I.1.a. FY26 Classroom Lease Agreements
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I.1.b. Food Service Renewal Contract with OrganicLife
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I.1.c. FY26 Independent Contractor Agreement with Every Special Child, LLC
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I.1.d. ECHO 3-Year Technology Plan
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I.1.e. Canon Financial Agreement
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J. Closed Session
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K. Possible Actions after Closed Session
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K.1. Approve FY26 Interim Assistant Principal Contract with Joe Hoffman
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K.2. Approve the FY25 - FY28 Collective Bargaining Agreement between the ECHO Board of Directors and ECHO Educational Support Personnel, IEA/NEA
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K.3. Approve the FY26 Administrative Contracts
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K.4. Approve FY26 Salary Increases for Administrative & Non-Bargaining Staff
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K.5. Action re: Retirement Notification of Secretary to the Superintendent and Board of Directors
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L. Next Scheduled Meeting:
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M. Adjournment
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