Meeting Agenda
1. Call to Order of Committee of the Whole at 4:30 p.m.
2. Roll Call:  (Board Members, Cabinet Members)
3. Pledge of Allegiance 
4. Harlem School District Mission Statement:
The Mission of the Harlem Consolidated School District, as a vital part of the community, is to help diverse learners realize their unlimited potential by providing an educational program dedicated to academic excellence and the development of strong character in a safe and respectful learning environment.
5. Approve Introductory Meeting Minutes by consensus for October 7, 2026
6. Note:  Comments from the Community (Limited to three (3) minutes for each comment).  
7. EDUCATION: (60 minutes or as needed)
Administrator:  Dr. Michelle Erb, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction
7.A. Roll Call:   Diane McKinney, Diana Johnson, Michelle Erb, Terrell Yarbrough, Pam Cook, Becky Logan, Jake Hubert, Shannon Rice, Ana Luisa Dominguez, Union:  Elana Schelling-Tufte/designee
Members:
Loves Park
Machesney
Marquette
Parker Center
Ralston
Rock Cut
Windsor
High School
Middle School
7.B. Approve Education Committee Meeting Minutes by consensus for October 7, 2026
7.C. Public Comments (if any)
7.D. Agenda Items
7.D.1. State Report Card
7.D.2. New Courses for FY28
7.E. Adjourn
8. BUSINESS :  (60 minutes or as needed)
Administrator:  Josh Aurand, Assistant Superintendent for Business & Operations
8.A. Roll Call:  Kurt Thompson, Aaron McKnight, Josh Aurand, Terrell Yarbrough, Shannon Thompson, Michelle Erb, Union/designee
8.B. Approve Business Committee Meeting Minutes by consensus for October 7, 2026
8.C. Public Comments (if any)
8.D. Agenda Items
8.D.1. Recommendation to accept August and September Treasurer's Reports
8.D.2. Recommendation to approve 2026 Tax Levy
8.D.3. Recommendation to approve an Independent Contractor Agreement with Christina Gouchenour to provide bilingual psychological evaluations at a cost of $1,000 per academic assessment per student and $1,200 per academic and cognitive assessment per student, paid with IDEA Flow Through Part B and IDEA Pre-K
8.D.4. Recommendation to approve an Independent Contractor Agreement with Jannice Bubnack to provide tutoring services for students who attend Rockford Lutheran School for the FY27 school year for a total of $6,932 paid with ESEA Title I Funds
8.D.5. Recommendation to approve an agreement with Lexia Learning Systems for LETRS professional development services in the amount of $15,960, paid with Title II funds
8.D.6. Recommendation to approve an agreement with The Regional Office of Education (ROE) for professional services with Devon LaRosa to develop and facilitate Equity and Social Justice (ESJ) Advisory committee meetings, at a cost not to exceed $5,000
8.D.7. Recommendation to approve the Memorandum of Understanding with Hagney Architects to provide architectural/ engineering services for Phase III Flooring Replacement at Harlem High School and Parker Center Early Education Center 
8.D.8. Recommendation to re-approve bid amount with McDermaid Roofing & Insulating Co. for the corrected amount of $157,796.00 for Parker Early Education Center 
8.D.9. Recommendation to approve Memorandum of Understanding with Harlem Federation of Support Staff regarding paraeducators who obtain and maintain an active Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification being paid $2.00 more per hour for all hours worked
8.D.10. Approve the 2027 School Maintenance Project Grant Opportunity
8.D.11. Other
8.E. Adjournment
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: November 11, 2026 at 4:30 PM - Committee of the Whole
Subject:
1. Call to Order of Committee of the Whole at 4:30 p.m.
Subject:
2. Roll Call:  (Board Members, Cabinet Members)
Subject:
3. Pledge of Allegiance 
Subject:
4. Harlem School District Mission Statement:
The Mission of the Harlem Consolidated School District, as a vital part of the community, is to help diverse learners realize their unlimited potential by providing an educational program dedicated to academic excellence and the development of strong character in a safe and respectful learning environment.
Presenter:
Dr. Terrell Yarbrough, Superintendent
Subject:
5. Approve Introductory Meeting Minutes by consensus for October 7, 2026
Attachments:
Subject:
6. Note:  Comments from the Community (Limited to three (3) minutes for each comment).  
Subject:
7. EDUCATION: (60 minutes or as needed)
Administrator:  Dr. Michelle Erb, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction
Subject:
7.A. Roll Call:   Diane McKinney, Diana Johnson, Michelle Erb, Terrell Yarbrough, Pam Cook, Becky Logan, Jake Hubert, Shannon Rice, Ana Luisa Dominguez, Union:  Elana Schelling-Tufte/designee
Members:
Loves Park
Machesney
Marquette
Parker Center
Ralston
Rock Cut
Windsor
High School
Middle School
Subject:
7.B. Approve Education Committee Meeting Minutes by consensus for October 7, 2026
Attachments:
Subject:
7.C. Public Comments (if any)
Subject:
7.D. Agenda Items
Subject:
7.D.1. State Report Card
Attachments:
Subject:
7.D.2. New Courses for FY28
Subject:
7.E. Adjourn
Subject:
8. BUSINESS :  (60 minutes or as needed)
Administrator:  Josh Aurand, Assistant Superintendent for Business & Operations
Subject:
8.A. Roll Call:  Kurt Thompson, Aaron McKnight, Josh Aurand, Terrell Yarbrough, Shannon Thompson, Michelle Erb, Union/designee
Subject:
8.B. Approve Business Committee Meeting Minutes by consensus for October 7, 2026
Attachments:
Subject:
8.C. Public Comments (if any)
Subject:
8.D. Agenda Items
Subject:
8.D.1. Recommendation to accept August and September Treasurer's Reports
Attachments:
Subject:
8.D.2. Recommendation to approve 2026 Tax Levy
Attachments:
Subject:
8.D.3. Recommendation to approve an Independent Contractor Agreement with Christina Gouchenour to provide bilingual psychological evaluations at a cost of $1,000 per academic assessment per student and $1,200 per academic and cognitive assessment per student, paid with IDEA Flow Through Part B and IDEA Pre-K
Attachments:
Subject:
8.D.4. Recommendation to approve an Independent Contractor Agreement with Jannice Bubnack to provide tutoring services for students who attend Rockford Lutheran School for the FY27 school year for a total of $6,932 paid with ESEA Title I Funds
Attachments:
Subject:
8.D.5. Recommendation to approve an agreement with Lexia Learning Systems for LETRS professional development services in the amount of $15,960, paid with Title II funds
Attachments:
Subject:
8.D.6. Recommendation to approve an agreement with The Regional Office of Education (ROE) for professional services with Devon LaRosa to develop and facilitate Equity and Social Justice (ESJ) Advisory committee meetings, at a cost not to exceed $5,000
Attachments:
Subject:
8.D.7. Recommendation to approve the Memorandum of Understanding with Hagney Architects to provide architectural/ engineering services for Phase III Flooring Replacement at Harlem High School and Parker Center Early Education Center 
Attachments:
Subject:
8.D.8. Recommendation to re-approve bid amount with McDermaid Roofing & Insulating Co. for the corrected amount of $157,796.00 for Parker Early Education Center 
Subject:
8.D.9. Recommendation to approve Memorandum of Understanding with Harlem Federation of Support Staff regarding paraeducators who obtain and maintain an active Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification being paid $2.00 more per hour for all hours worked
Attachments:
Subject:
8.D.10. Approve the 2027 School Maintenance Project Grant Opportunity
Subject:
8.D.11. Other
Subject:
8.E. Adjournment

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