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 February 11, 2026
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, Pam Cook,
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. Approve Equity Meeting Minutes by consensus for February 11, 2026
7.C. Goal Statements
7.D. Public Comments (if any)
7.E. Discussion Items
7.E.1. Engagement
7.F. New Business
7.F.1. Other Items
7.G. Announcements and Updates
7.G.1. Next Meeting Date: April 8, 2026
7.G.2. 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:   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
Maple
Marquette
Olson Park
Parker Center
Ralston
Rock Cut
Windsor
High School
Middle School
8.B. Approve Education Meeting Minutes by consensus for February 11, 2026
8.C. Public Comments (if any)
8.D. Agenda Items
8.D.1. Elementary Academic Data & SIP Plan Updates
8.E. Adjourn
9. POLICY:  (Approximately 60 minutes)
Administrator: Dr.Terrell Yarbrough, Superintendent
9.A. Roll Call:  Michael Sterling, Rebecca Carlson, Terrell Yarbrough, Pam Cook, Josh Aurand, Jason Blume,  Shelley Wagner, Michelle Erb, Heidi Lange, Jeremy Bois/designee, Jerry Harris/designee, Union/designee
9.B. Approve Policy Meeting Minutes by consensus for November 12, 2025
9.C. Public Comments (if any)
9.D. Agenda Items
9.D.1. Policy Chart March 2026
9.D.2. PRESS MEMO #120
9.D.3. Current & PRESS Policies By Assignee
9.D.3.a. Dr. Terrell Yarbrough-Superintendent
9.D.3.b. Josh Aurand- Assistant Superintendent for Business & Operations
9.D.3.c. Dr. Michelle Erb- Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction
9.D.3.d. Dr. Shelley Wagner-Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources
9.D.3.e. Heidi Lange—Director of Student Support Services
9.D.3.f. Dr. Jason Blume-Assistant Superintendent for Communications & Community Relations
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, Shannon Thompson, Michelle Erb, Union/designee
10.B. Approve Business Meeting Minutes by consensus for February 11, 2026
10.C. Public Comments (if any)
10.D. Agenda Items
10.D.1. Recommendation to accept January 2026 Treasurer's Report
10.D.2. Recommendation to approve a membership renewal with IHSA/Illinois High School Association for 2026-2027 school year
10.D.3. Recommendation to approve an Independent Contractor Agreement with Colleen Blaney to provide tutoring services for students who attend St. Bridget School for the FY26 school year for a total of $2,381, paid with ESEA Title I Funds
10.D.4. Recommendation to approve an Independent Contractor Agreement with Krista Daubert to provide tutoring services for students who attend St. Bridget School for the FY26 school year for a total of $2,381, paid with ESEA Title I Funds
10.D.5. Recommendation to approve an Independent Contractor Agreement with Angela Heinkel to provide tutoring services for students who attend St. Bridget School for the FY26 school year for a total of $2,381, paid with ESEA Title I Funds
10.D.6. Recommendation to approve an Independent Contractor Agreement with Lisa Maryott to provide tutoring services for students who attend St. Bridget School for the FY26 school year for a total of $2,381, paid with ESEA Title I Funds
10.D.7. Recommendation to approve an Independent Contractor Agreement with Stephanie Schuck to provide tutoring services for students who attend St. Bridget School for the FY26 school year for a total of $2,381, paid with ESEA Title I Funds
10.D.8. Recommendation to approve a contract renewal with Northwestern Illinois Association (NIA) for Needs Assessment at a cost of $591,794 for the FY27 school year, funded by the IDEA Flow Through Part B Grant
10.D.9. Recommendation to approve a renewal agreement with CLEAR that will assist with the residency verifications 
10.D.10. Resolution Regarding the Allocation and Transparency of Community Facility Sales Tax Revenue
10.D.11. Other
10.E. Adjournment
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: March 4, 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 February 11, 2026
Attachments:
Subject:
6. Note:  Comments from the Community (Limited to three (3) minutes for each comment).  
Subject:
7. EQUITY:  (Approximately 60 minutes)
Administrator:  Jason Blume, Assistant Superintendent for Communications & Community Relations
Subject:
7.A. Roll Call:  Evelyn Meeks, Jason Blume, Terrell Yarbrough, Pam Cook,
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:
7.B. Approve Equity Meeting Minutes by consensus for February 11, 2026
Attachments:
Subject:
7.C. Goal Statements
Subject:
7.D. Public Comments (if any)
Subject:
7.E. Discussion Items
Subject:
7.E.1. Engagement
Attachments:
Subject:
7.F. New Business
Subject:
7.F.1. Other Items
Subject:
7.G. Announcements and Updates
Subject:
7.G.1. Next Meeting Date: April 8, 2026
Subject:
7.G.2. Equity Monthly Themes
Subject:
7.H. Adjourn
Subject:
8. EDUCATION: (60 minutes or as needed)
Administrator:  Dr. Michelle Erb, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction
Subject:
8.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
Maple
Marquette
Olson Park
Parker Center
Ralston
Rock Cut
Windsor
High School
Middle School
Subject:
8.B. Approve Education Meeting Minutes by consensus for February 11, 2026
Attachments:
Subject:
8.C. Public Comments (if any)
Subject:
8.D. Agenda Items
Subject:
8.D.1. Elementary Academic Data & SIP Plan Updates
Attachments:
Subject:
8.E. Adjourn
Subject:
9. POLICY:  (Approximately 60 minutes)
Administrator: Dr.Terrell Yarbrough, Superintendent
Subject:
9.A. Roll Call:  Michael Sterling, Rebecca Carlson, Terrell Yarbrough, Pam Cook, Josh Aurand, Jason Blume,  Shelley Wagner, Michelle Erb, Heidi Lange, Jeremy Bois/designee, Jerry Harris/designee, Union/designee
Subject:
9.B. Approve Policy Meeting Minutes by consensus for November 12, 2025
Attachments:
Subject:
9.C. Public Comments (if any)
Subject:
9.D. Agenda Items
Subject:
9.D.1. Policy Chart March 2026
Attachments:
Subject:
9.D.2. PRESS MEMO #120
Attachments:
Subject:
9.D.3. Current & PRESS Policies By Assignee
Subject:
9.D.3.a. Dr. Terrell Yarbrough-Superintendent
Attachments:
Subject:
9.D.3.b. Josh Aurand- Assistant Superintendent for Business & Operations
Attachments:
Subject:
9.D.3.c. Dr. Michelle Erb- Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction
Attachments:
Subject:
9.D.3.d. Dr. Shelley Wagner-Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources
Attachments:
Subject:
9.D.3.e. Heidi Lange—Director of Student Support Services
Attachments:
Subject:
9.D.3.f. Dr. Jason Blume-Assistant Superintendent for Communications & Community Relations
Attachments:
Subject:
9.E. Adjourn
Subject:
10. BUSINESS :  (60 minutes or as needed)
Administrator:  Josh Aurand, Assistant Superintendent for Business & Operations
Subject:
10.A. Roll Call:  Kurt Thompson, Aaron McKnight, Josh Aurand, Terrell Yarbrough, Shannon Thompson, Michelle Erb, Union/designee
Subject:
10.B. Approve Business Meeting Minutes by consensus for February 11, 2026
Attachments:
Subject:
10.C. Public Comments (if any)
Subject:
10.D. Agenda Items
Subject:
10.D.1. Recommendation to accept January 2026 Treasurer's Report
Attachments:
Subject:
10.D.2. Recommendation to approve a membership renewal with IHSA/Illinois High School Association for 2026-2027 school year
Attachments:
Subject:
10.D.3. Recommendation to approve an Independent Contractor Agreement with Colleen Blaney to provide tutoring services for students who attend St. Bridget School for the FY26 school year for a total of $2,381, paid with ESEA Title I Funds
Attachments:
Subject:
10.D.4. Recommendation to approve an Independent Contractor Agreement with Krista Daubert to provide tutoring services for students who attend St. Bridget School for the FY26 school year for a total of $2,381, paid with ESEA Title I Funds
Attachments:
Subject:
10.D.5. Recommendation to approve an Independent Contractor Agreement with Angela Heinkel to provide tutoring services for students who attend St. Bridget School for the FY26 school year for a total of $2,381, paid with ESEA Title I Funds
Attachments:
Subject:
10.D.6. Recommendation to approve an Independent Contractor Agreement with Lisa Maryott to provide tutoring services for students who attend St. Bridget School for the FY26 school year for a total of $2,381, paid with ESEA Title I Funds
Attachments:
Subject:
10.D.7. Recommendation to approve an Independent Contractor Agreement with Stephanie Schuck to provide tutoring services for students who attend St. Bridget School for the FY26 school year for a total of $2,381, paid with ESEA Title I Funds
Attachments:
Subject:
10.D.8. Recommendation to approve a contract renewal with Northwestern Illinois Association (NIA) for Needs Assessment at a cost of $591,794 for the FY27 school year, funded by the IDEA Flow Through Part B Grant
Attachments:
Subject:
10.D.9. Recommendation to approve a renewal agreement with CLEAR that will assist with the residency verifications 
Subject:
10.D.10. Resolution Regarding the Allocation and Transparency of Community Facility Sales Tax Revenue
Subject:
10.D.11. Other
Subject:
10.E. Adjournment

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