August 9, 2023 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education

1. 7:00 Call to Order

2. Pledge of Allegiance 

3. Roll Call

4. Reports

4.A. Recognition of Wall of Fame Class of 2023

4.A.1. Eloy Frias

4.B. A.E.R.O Report

4.C. Superintendents Report

4.C.1. Department/Building Updates

4.C.2. Monthly Financial and Fund Balance Report 

4.D. FOIA Report

4.D.1. Vince Espi, Prairie State Wire re: substitute teacher data past five years. 

4.D.2. Katherine Smyser, NBC News re: communications related to book banning requests. 

4.D.3. Vince Espi, Prairie State Wire re: communication and contracts with equity inclusion services since January 2019. 

4.D.4. Josiah Chatterton, Prairie State Wire re:  district employee data. 

4.D.5. Katherine Smyer, NBC News re: any legal action related to FOIA lawsuits. 
 

5. Consent Agenda

5.A. Approval of the June 7, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes

5.B. Approval of June 7, 2023 Special Meeting Committee of the Whole Minutes 

5.C. Approval of the June 7, 2023 Closed Session Minutes 

5.D. Requisitions over $5,000

5.D.1. John Deere Lawn Tractor 

5.D.2. Century Fence Company in the amount of $25,263 for Garbage Fence Enclosure Wharton School 

5.D.3. EZ Flex in the amount of $11,603.00 for Heritage Middle School Wrestling Mat and Logo. 

5.E. Professional Development over $500

5.E.1. Member Davis & Garcia: National School Board Member Conference Chicago CUBE $650 each plus housing TBD. 

5.E.2. Members Green, Garcia, & Davis 2023 Joint Annual Conference is $520 each, plus $200 housing deposit.  

5.E.3. Kelsi Frank, National Athletic Directors Conference $2,902

5.F. Resolution Disposal of Surplus Property 

5.G. Heritage Middle School  ISBE School Improvement Plan

5.H. Imprest Fund Expenditures in the amount of $1,158.11 for the month of June 2023. Imprest Fund Expenditures in the amount of $200.00 for the month of July 2023.

5.I. Activity Fund Expenditures in the amount of $6,363.95 for the month of June 2023. Activity Fund Expenditures in the amount of $1,244.05 for the month of July 2023.
 

6. Action Items 

6.A. 2023-24 Tentative Budget for Public Display 

6.B. 2023-2026 E Learning Plan 

6.C. Approval of Personnel Report #2023-24-08-09-23

6.D. Change Order #1 in the amount of $120,000 for Front Entrance Modifications for the New Administration Center.  

6.E. Resolution to Transfer FY 23 Debt Service Interest Earnings in the amount $18,193.12 to the Education Fund. 

6.F. Engagement letter with licensed clinical psychologist, Dr. Valentine Marie Pacheco-Cornejo for the provision of student support and at the rate of pay indicated in the engagement letter for the VISTA full service community schools grant.  

6.G. Certified and Classified Payrolls

6.H. Monthly Bills
 

7. Audience Participation (Individuals who wish to address the Board should state their full name.  Each will be provided 5 minutes to speak)
 

8. Board Comments 
 

9. Non-Action Items 

9.A. Board Finance Committee Meeting

Upcoming Events
Back to School Bash Monday, August 21 3:30 PM Graves/HMS Campus
First Day of School Wednesday August 23 Late Start/Early Dismissal
 

10. Adjourn