Meeting Agenda
A. Pledge of Allegiance
B. Roll Call
C. Adoption of Agenda
D. Presentation of Agenda Items & Questions/Comments from the Public
E. Approval of Consent Agenda Items #1
E.1. Minutes from Last Meeting
E.2. Monthly Payroll Report:
E.3. Monthly Accounts Payable Report: 
F. Committee Reports
F.1. Policy Committee
F.2. Finance & Personnel Committee
F.3. Curriculum Committee
G. Administrators' Reports
G.1. ECHO Central Office Administrators
G.1.a. Dr. John Gibson & Dr. Michael Moore, Co-Interim CSBO
G.1.a.I. Financials
G.1.a.II. FY24 Audit Report Presentation
G.1.a.III. Tuition Increase/Classroom Lease Agreement Costs
G.1.a.IV. FY27 Classroom Lease Agreements 
  • Thornton SD #154
  • Calumet City SD #155
  • Sunnybrook SD #171
  • Thornton Township HSD #205
G.1.a.V. FY27 ISP Security Contract Renewal 
G.1.a.VI. FY27 Transitional Business Services, LLC Agreement
G.1.a.VII. FY27 ISBO Contract Consulting Agreement
G.1.a.VIII. B & G Updates
G.1.a.VIII.a. Phase II - MacArthur Renovation Project Presentation
G.1.b. Mrs. Diane Barnes-Maguire, Director of Human Resources

G.1.b.I. Staffing Report
G.1.b.II. FY27 Independent Contractor Agreements & Affiliation Agreement
G.1.b.III. Infinitec Renewal Agreement
G.1.c. Ms. Shannon Horton, Teaching, Learning Assessment Specialist
G.1.c.I. Program Enrollments
G.1.d. Ms. Tracy Avant-Bey, Director of Technology
G.2. Superintendent's Report
H. Unfinished Business: 
I. New Business
I.1. Approval of Consent Agenda #2
I.1.a. Acceptance of the Annual Financial Report and Independent Auditor’s Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024, as presented.

I.1.b. FY 2026-2027 Supplemental Staffing, Client Services, and Independent Contractor Agreements with the following agencies and individuals:

  • AB Staffing Solutions, LLC
  • Agape Therapies and Educational Services Corp.
  • Robert Blomgren
  • Elizabeth Bruozis
  • Cheryl Jurkacek
  • Amber Fleck
  • Malika Gates, SLP
  • Winson Hall
  • New MedScan, LLC, d/b/a Cross Country
  • Omni Therapeutics, Inc.
  • Soliant Health LLC
  • Sunbelt Staffing, LLC
  • Novo Staffing, LLC
  • Lindsay Wydra
I.1.c. Affiliation Agreement with Elmhurst University to provide practical learning and supervised clinical experiences for students enrolled in the Master of Occupational Therapy and Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders programs.
I.1.d. FY 2026-2027 Infinitec Assistive Technology Coalition Letter of Agreement for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.
I.1.e. FY 2026-2027 Financial Consulting Proposal with Transformational Business Services, LLC for transitional Business Office support at a rate of $140.00 per hour, not to exceed ten hours per week.
I.1.f. FY 2026-2027 Consulting Agreement with Interim School Business Office, Inc. for Business Office services, Accounts Payable projects, and other ancillary services on an as-needed basis at a rate of $75.00 per hour.
I.1.g. Short-Term Contract Addendum with Illinois Security Professionals for summer security services at Mac Arthur School from June 4, 2026 through August 10, 2026.
I.1.h. Agreement for Professional Security Services with Illinois Security Professionals, effective June 1, 2026, for ECHO program and facility locations.
J. Closed Session
K. Possible Actions after Closed Session
K.1. Personnel Report - Approval of Resignations, Retirements and New Hires 
L. Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting: August 11, 2026
M. Adjournment
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: June 9, 2026 at 10:00 AM - Regular Meeting of the ECHO Executive Board of Directors
Subject:
A. Pledge of Allegiance
Subject:
B. Roll Call
Subject:
C. Adoption of Agenda
Subject:
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. 
Subject:
E. Approval of Consent Agenda Items #1
Subject:
E.1. Minutes from Last Meeting
Subject:
E.2. Monthly Payroll Report:
Description:
ECHO JOINT AGREEMENT
PAYROLL REPORT - MAY 2026
Prepared for Board Review and Approval
   
Pay Date Payroll Total
05/08/2026 $859,748.97
05/22/2026 $3,148,581.64
Grand Total $4,008,330.61
Subject:
E.3. Monthly Accounts Payable Report: 
Subject:
F. Committee Reports
Description:
The ECHO Standing Committee Chairpersons or their designee will report on items presently in progress.
Subject:
F.1. Policy Committee
Subject:
F.2. Finance & Personnel Committee
Subject:
F.3. Curriculum Committee
Subject:
G. Administrators' Reports
Description:
The Board will be updated on items presently in progress by the ECHO Central Office Administrators.
Subject:
G.1. ECHO Central Office Administrators
Subject:
G.1.a. Dr. John Gibson & Dr. Michael Moore, Co-Interim CSBO
Subject:
G.1.a.I. Financials
Subject:
G.1.a.II. FY24 Audit Report Presentation
Presenter:
Nick Cavaliere, Baker Tilly, LLP
Subject:
G.1.a.III. Tuition Increase/Classroom Lease Agreement Costs
Subject:
G.1.a.IV. FY27 Classroom Lease Agreements 
  • Thornton SD #154
  • Calumet City SD #155
  • Sunnybrook SD #171
  • Thornton Township HSD #205
Subject:
G.1.a.V. FY27 ISP Security Contract Renewal 
Subject:
G.1.a.VI. FY27 Transitional Business Services, LLC Agreement
Subject:
G.1.a.VII. FY27 ISBO Contract Consulting Agreement
Subject:
G.1.a.VIII. B & G Updates
Subject:
G.1.a.VIII.a. Phase II - MacArthur Renovation Project Presentation
Subject:
G.1.b. Mrs. Diane Barnes-Maguire, Director of Human Resources
Subject:

G.1.b.I. Staffing Report
Subject:
G.1.b.II. FY27 Independent Contractor Agreements & Affiliation Agreement
Subject:
G.1.b.III. Infinitec Renewal Agreement
Subject:
G.1.c. Ms. Shannon Horton, Teaching, Learning Assessment Specialist
Subject:
G.1.c.I. Program Enrollments
Subject:
G.1.d. Ms. Tracy Avant-Bey, Director of Technology
Subject:
G.2. Superintendent's Report
Subject:
H. Unfinished Business: 
Subject:
I. New Business
Subject:
I.1. Approval of Consent Agenda #2
Subject:
I.1.a. Acceptance of the Annual Financial Report and Independent Auditor’s Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024, as presented.
Subject:

I.1.b. FY 2026-2027 Supplemental Staffing, Client Services, and Independent Contractor Agreements with the following agencies and individuals:

  • AB Staffing Solutions, LLC
  • Agape Therapies and Educational Services Corp.
  • Robert Blomgren
  • Elizabeth Bruozis
  • Cheryl Jurkacek
  • Amber Fleck
  • Malika Gates, SLP
  • Winson Hall
  • New MedScan, LLC, d/b/a Cross Country
  • Omni Therapeutics, Inc.
  • Soliant Health LLC
  • Sunbelt Staffing, LLC
  • Novo Staffing, LLC
  • Lindsay Wydra
Subject:
I.1.c. Affiliation Agreement with Elmhurst University to provide practical learning and supervised clinical experiences for students enrolled in the Master of Occupational Therapy and Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders programs.
Subject:
I.1.d. FY 2026-2027 Infinitec Assistive Technology Coalition Letter of Agreement for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.
Subject:
I.1.e. FY 2026-2027 Financial Consulting Proposal with Transformational Business Services, LLC for transitional Business Office support at a rate of $140.00 per hour, not to exceed ten hours per week.
Subject:
I.1.f. FY 2026-2027 Consulting Agreement with Interim School Business Office, Inc. for Business Office services, Accounts Payable projects, and other ancillary services on an as-needed basis at a rate of $75.00 per hour.
Subject:
I.1.g. Short-Term Contract Addendum with Illinois Security Professionals for summer security services at Mac Arthur School from June 4, 2026 through August 10, 2026.
Subject:
I.1.h. Agreement for Professional Security Services with Illinois Security Professionals, effective June 1, 2026, for ECHO program and facility locations.
Subject:
J. Closed Session
Subject:
K. Possible Actions after Closed Session
Subject:
K.1. Personnel Report - Approval of Resignations, Retirements and New Hires 
Subject:
L. Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting: August 11, 2026
Subject:
M. Adjournment

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