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

6. Note:  Comments from the Community (Limited to three (3) minutes for each comment).  

7. EQUITY:  (Approximately 60 minutes)
Administrator:  Jason Blume, Assistant Superintendent for Communications & Community Relations

7.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

7.B. Meeting Minutes Consensus:

7.C. Public Comments (if any)

7.D. Goal Statement

7.E. Discussion Items

7.E.1. a. May Equity Theme: Reflection
     i. Presenter: Parker Center

7.E.2. b. Building Equity Highlights

7.F. New Business

7.F.1. Other Items

7.G. Announcements & Updates
a. Next Meeting Date: May 14, 2025
b. Equity Monthly Themes

7.H. Adjourn

8. EDUCATION: (60 minutes or as needed)
Administrator:  Dr. Michelle Erb, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction

8.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
Education Committee Team members:
Loves Park
Machesney
Maple
Marquette
Olson Park
Parker Center
Ralston
Rock Cut
Windsor
High School
Middle School

8.B. Meeting Minutes Consensus

8.C. Public Comments (if any)

8.D. Agenda Items

I. HoLA Curriculum Adoption
II. Secondary ELA Adoption
III. District Behavior Plan

8.D.1. IV. District Consolidated Plan

8.E. Adjourn

9. POLICY:  (Approximately 60 minutes) NONE  
Administrator:  Terrell Yarbrough, Superintendent

9.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

9.B. Meeting Minutes Consensus

9.C. Public Comments (if any)

9.D. Agenda Items

9.E. Adjourn

10. BUSINESS : (60 minutes or as needed)
Administrator: Josh Aurand, Assistant Superintendent for Business & Operations

10.A. Roll Call:  Kurt Thompson, Aaron McKnight, Josh Aurand, Terrell Yarbrough, Pam Cook, Michelle Erb, Union/designee

10.B. Meeting Minutes Consensus

10.C. Public Comments (if any)

10.D. Agenda Items

10.D.1. Recommendation to accept Febraury 2025 Treasurer's Report

10.D.2. Recommendation to approve a renewal agreement with Teaching Strategies Gold for one (1) year subscription at $8,182.80 paid with local funds

10.D.3. Recommendation to approve a renewal agreement with Mystery Science for a one (1) year subscription at a total cost of $13,560, paid with local funds

10.D.4. Recommendation to approve a one (1) year renewal agreement with Curriculum Associates for i-Ready Assessment for grades K-8 at a cost of $48,336, paid with local funds

10.D.5. Recommendation to approve a renewal agreement with Curriculum Associates for MyPath for Loves Park Elementary and Harlem Middle School to purchase licenses at a cost of $67,018, paid with SIG Funds-Harlem Middle School 3 year ($36,463); SIG Funds- Loves Park 5 year ( $30,555)

10.D.6. Recommendation to approve a one (1) year renewal with AMIRA Learning for Istation en Espanol Program for a total of $4,410, paid with Title IV

10.D.7. Recommendation to approve an agreement with MusicPlay Online for a one year subscription for a cost of $1,000, paid with Title IV funds

10.D.8. Recommendation to approve a one (1) year renewal agreement with Second Step for online curriculum subscription for a cost of $4,383, paid with Title IV

10.D.9. Recommendation to approve an agreement with DBQ Online for a one (1) year subscription renewal at a total cost of $2,800, paid with Title IV

10.D.10. Recommendation to approve renewal with IXL Learning for a one (1) year subscription renewal at a cost of $4,331, paid with IDEA Grant

10.D.11. Recommendation to approve an agreement with Fastbridge for a one (1) year subscription renewal at a cost of $8,253, paid with IDEA Grant

10.D.12. Recommendation to approve an agreement with Formative (Newsela) for instruction and assessment platform for teachers at a cost of $24,208, paid with local funds

10.D.13. Recommendation to approve a contract renewal with Brecht's Database Solutions, Inc. for Embrace IEP and 504 platforms and website access for $18,682.14 for the FY26 school year, funded by the IDEA grant

10.D.14. Recommendation to approve an agreement with Edmark Reading for a one (1) year subscription at a cost of $3,200, paid with IDEA grant

10.D.15. Recommendation to approve an agreement with Everway (News2You) for a one (1) year subscritpion renewal for a cost of $45,547.33, paid with IDEA grant

10.D.16. Recommendation to approve an agreement with Readtopia for a one (1) year subscription for a cost $2,606.74 paid with IDEA

10.D.17. Recommendation to approve a five year agreement with Panorama Education for the Harlem Middle School MTSS Team at a cost of $57,396.25, paid with SIG funds

10.D.18. Recommendation to approve a one (1) year renewal with Edgenuity for student licenses at a cost of $12,237, paid with local fund

10.D.19. Recommendation to approve a 5 year agreement with CommonLit for Harlem Middle School ELA Curriculum at cost $28,570 per year, paid with SIG Funds

10.D.20. Recommendation to approve one (1) year agreement with CommonLit for high school ELA Curriculum at a cost of $6,500, paid with local funds

10.D.21. Recommendation to approve an agreement with HMH for Spanish Language Arts Curriculum at a cost of $48,008.20, paid with local funds

10.D.22. Recommentation to approve Professtional Development Plan for implementation of the new curriculum at a cost of $29,180, paid Title II ($25,180) and Illinois Literacy Grant ($4,000) 

10.D.23. Recommendation to approve professional services with HMH Arriba la Lectura at a cost of $14,060, paid with Title II ($10,060) and Title III ($4,000)

10.D.24. Recommendation to approve a required LETRS online course work at a cost of $37,506, paid with Title II ($11,970) and IDEA ($25,506)

10.D.25. Recommendation to approve professional development with Common Lit 360 for the middle school ($12,000) and high school ($6,000) for a cost of $18,000, paid with SIG grant ($12,000) and Title II ($6,000) 

10.D.26. Discussion of school fees 

10.E. Other

10.E.1. Roof replacement project at Harlem Middle School and Hoffman Campus

10.F. Adjournment