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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:  October 9, 2024
6. Note:  Comments from the Community (Limited to three (3) minutes for each comment).  
7. Close Introductory meeting
8. EQUITY:  (Limited up to 60 minutes)
Administrator:  Jason Blume, Assistant Superintendent for Communications & Community Relations
8.A. Roll Call:  Evelyn Meeks, Jason Blume, Terrell Yarbrough, Kris Arduino,
Union: Elana-Schelling-Tufte/designee
E Team members: 
Loves Park
Machesney
Maple
Marquette
Olson Park
Parker Center
Ralston
Rock Cut
Windsor
High School
Middle School
8.B. Meeting Minutes Consensus:  October 9, 2024
8.C. Public Comments (if any)
8.D. Agenda Items:
     a.  Meeting Norms
     b.  Training:  Allyship
     Presenter:  Ralston School
     c.  Building E-Team Support
9. New Business
          a.  Other Items
10. Announcements and Updates:
     a.  Next Meeting Date:  December 11, 2024
          i.     Topic:  Engagement
         ii.      Presenter:  Maple
     b.  Equity Monthly Themes
11. Adjourn
12. EDUCATION: (Limited up to 60 minutes)
Administrator:  Dr. Michelle Erb, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction
12.A. Roll Call:  Rebecca Carlson, Megan Hastings, Michelle Erb, Terrell Yarbrough, Kris Arduino, Becky Logan, Jake Hubert, Shannon Rice, Ana Luisa Dominguez, Union:  Elana Schelling-Tufte/designee
E Team members:
Loves Park
Machesney
Maple
Marquette
Olson Park
Parker Center
Ralston
Rock Cut
Windsor
High School
Middle School
12.B. Meeting Minutes Consensus:  October 9, 2024
12.C. Public Comments (if any)
12.D. Agenda Items:
12.D.1. a.  School Report Card
12.D.2. b. New Courses Offered
12.E. Adjourn
13. POLICY:  (Limited up to 60 minutes)  NO POLICIES
Administrator:  Terrell Yarbrough, Superintendent
13.A. Roll Call:  Michael Sterling, Larry Smith, Terrell Yarbrough, Kris Arduino, Josh Aurand, Shelley Wagner, Michelle Erb, Heidi Lange, Jeremy Bois/designee, Jerry Harris/designee, Union/designee
13.B. Meeting Minutes Consensus
13.C. Public Comments (if any)
13.D. Agenda Items
13.E. Adjourn
14. BUSINESS :  (Limited up to 45 minutes)
Administrator:  Josh Aurand, Assistant Superintendent for Business & Operations
14.A. Roll Call:  Kurt Thompson, Aaron McKnight, Josh Aurand, Terrell Yarbrough, Pam Cook, Michelle Erb, Union/designee
14.B. Meeting Minutes Consensus:  October 9, 2024
14.C. Public Comments (if any)
14.D. Agenda Items
14.D.1. Recommendation to approve five (5) year Lease Agreement with Regional Office of Education for lease of Hoffman Campus
14.D.2.  Recommendation to authorize administration to apply to the Illinois State Board of Education for the FY25 Property Tax Relief Grant
14.D.3.  Recommendation to approve 2024 Certificate of Tax Levy
14.D.4. Recommendation to approve 2024 Tax Levy Resolution
14.D.5. Recommendation to approve Resolution to Levy 2024 Taxes for Certain Purposes
14.D.6. Recommendation to approve the 2025 School Maintenance Project Grant opportunity 
14.D.7. Recommendation to award electric bus bid to Central States Bus Sales for two (2) transit-style buses for a cost of $777,040
14.D.8. Discuss bus replacement cycle and bus purchase recommendation
14.D.9. Recommendation to approve a Proposal of Service with Hagney Architects for chiller replacement at Ralston Elementary
14.D.10. Recommendation to approve an agreement with Common Market to distribute locally grown foods from regional farmers and/or small businesses at a cost of $21,217, paid with Local Foods to School Fund
14.D.11. Recommendation to approve an agreement with Newsela for teachers of multilingual learners for instruction and cultural support at a cost of $3,300, paid with Title III LIEP
14.E. Adjournment
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: November 13, 2024 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:  October 9, 2024
Attachments:
Subject:
6. Note:  Comments from the Community (Limited to three (3) minutes for each comment).  
Subject:
7. Close Introductory meeting
Subject:
8. EQUITY:  (Limited up to 60 minutes)
Administrator:  Jason Blume, Assistant Superintendent for Communications & Community Relations
Subject:
8.A. Roll Call:  Evelyn Meeks, Jason Blume, Terrell Yarbrough, Kris Arduino,
Union: Elana-Schelling-Tufte/designee
E Team members: 
Loves Park
Machesney
Maple
Marquette
Olson Park
Parker Center
Ralston
Rock Cut
Windsor
High School
Middle School
Subject:
8.B. Meeting Minutes Consensus:  October 9, 2024
Attachments:
Subject:
8.C. Public Comments (if any)
Subject:
8.D. Agenda Items:
     a.  Meeting Norms
     b.  Training:  Allyship
     Presenter:  Ralston School
     c.  Building E-Team Support
Subject:
9. New Business
          a.  Other Items
Subject:
10. Announcements and Updates:
     a.  Next Meeting Date:  December 11, 2024
          i.     Topic:  Engagement
         ii.      Presenter:  Maple
     b.  Equity Monthly Themes
Subject:
11. Adjourn
Subject:
12. EDUCATION: (Limited up to 60 minutes)
Administrator:  Dr. Michelle Erb, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction
Subject:
12.A. Roll Call:  Rebecca Carlson, Megan Hastings, Michelle Erb, Terrell Yarbrough, Kris Arduino, Becky Logan, Jake Hubert, Shannon Rice, Ana Luisa Dominguez, Union:  Elana Schelling-Tufte/designee
E Team members:
Loves Park
Machesney
Maple
Marquette
Olson Park
Parker Center
Ralston
Rock Cut
Windsor
High School
Middle School
Subject:
12.B. Meeting Minutes Consensus:  October 9, 2024
Attachments:
Subject:
12.C. Public Comments (if any)
Subject:
12.D. Agenda Items:
Subject:
12.D.1. a.  School Report Card
Attachments:
Subject:
12.D.2. b. New Courses Offered
Subject:
12.E. Adjourn
Subject:
13. POLICY:  (Limited up to 60 minutes)  NO POLICIES
Administrator:  Terrell Yarbrough, Superintendent
Subject:
13.A. Roll Call:  Michael Sterling, Larry Smith, Terrell Yarbrough, Kris Arduino, Josh Aurand, Shelley Wagner, Michelle Erb, Heidi Lange, Jeremy Bois/designee, Jerry Harris/designee, Union/designee
Subject:
13.B. Meeting Minutes Consensus
Subject:
13.C. Public Comments (if any)
Subject:
13.D. Agenda Items
Subject:
13.E. Adjourn
Subject:
14. BUSINESS :  (Limited up to 45 minutes)
Administrator:  Josh Aurand, Assistant Superintendent for Business & Operations
Subject:
14.A. Roll Call:  Kurt Thompson, Aaron McKnight, Josh Aurand, Terrell Yarbrough, Pam Cook, Michelle Erb, Union/designee
Subject:
14.B. Meeting Minutes Consensus:  October 9, 2024
Attachments:
Subject:
14.C. Public Comments (if any)
Subject:
14.D. Agenda Items
Subject:
14.D.1. Recommendation to approve five (5) year Lease Agreement with Regional Office of Education for lease of Hoffman Campus
Attachments:
Subject:
14.D.2.  Recommendation to authorize administration to apply to the Illinois State Board of Education for the FY25 Property Tax Relief Grant
Subject:
14.D.3.  Recommendation to approve 2024 Certificate of Tax Levy
Attachments:
Subject:
14.D.4. Recommendation to approve 2024 Tax Levy Resolution
Attachments:
Subject:
14.D.5. Recommendation to approve Resolution to Levy 2024 Taxes for Certain Purposes
Attachments:
Subject:
14.D.6. Recommendation to approve the 2025 School Maintenance Project Grant opportunity 
Subject:
14.D.7. Recommendation to award electric bus bid to Central States Bus Sales for two (2) transit-style buses for a cost of $777,040
Attachments:
Subject:
14.D.8. Discuss bus replacement cycle and bus purchase recommendation
Subject:
14.D.9. Recommendation to approve a Proposal of Service with Hagney Architects for chiller replacement at Ralston Elementary
Attachments:
Subject:
14.D.10. Recommendation to approve an agreement with Common Market to distribute locally grown foods from regional farmers and/or small businesses at a cost of $21,217, paid with Local Foods to School Fund
Attachments:
Subject:
14.D.11. Recommendation to approve an agreement with Newsela for teachers of multilingual learners for instruction and cultural support at a cost of $3,300, paid with Title III LIEP
Attachments:
Subject:
14.E. Adjournment

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