August 12, 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 Reports:
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ECHO Joint Agreement - Payroll Report - June & July 2025June 2025June 5, 2025: $760,109.28
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E.3. Accounts Payable Reports:
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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. John Gibson, Interim CSBO
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G.1.a.I. Financials
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G.1.a.II. FY26 Tentative Budget
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G.1.a.III. BakerTilly Engagement Letter for FY25 Audit
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G.1.a.IV. First Student Transportation Contract Update
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G.1.b. Mrs. Diane Barnes-Maguire, Director of Human Resources
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G.1.b.I. Program Enrollments/Staff Vacancy Reports
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G.1.b.II. Interim School Business Office (ISBO) Contract for Services
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G.1.c. Ms. Shannon Horton, Teaching, Learning Assessment Specialist
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G.1.d. Mr. William "Bill" Holder, Director of Buildings & Grounds
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G.1.d.I. Buildings & Grounds Updates
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G.1.d.I.a. MacArthur Playground Update
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G.2. Superintendent's Report
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G.2.a. ECHO Facilities Improvement Project Updates
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G.2.b. 2025 ECHO Administrative Retreat Update
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G.2.c. ECHO-Wide Institute Day
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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 Items #2
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I.1.a. Approval to post the Fiscal Year 2026 Tentative Budget for public inspection for a minimum of 30 days, in accordance with the Illinois School Code.
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I.1.b. Approval of the Consulting Services Agreement with Interim School Business Office, Inc. (ISBO) for Fiscal Year 2026
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I.1.c. Approval of the Independent Contractor Agreement for Mike Arnold for Social Work Services
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I.1.d. Approval of the Engagement Letter with Baker Tilly for the Fiscal Year 2025 Audit
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I.1.e. Approval of the Executive Coaching Agreement with Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates (HYA) for Mentoring Services
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J. Closed Session
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K. Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting: September 9, 2025
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L. Adjournment
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