Meeting Agenda
1. Call to Order of Regular Board meeting at 6:00 p.m.
2. Roll Call
3. Pledge of Allegiance: Parker Center students
4. Approval of Agenda
5. 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.
6. Approval of Board Meeting Minutes: February 17, 2026
7. Jason Blume, Assistant Superintendent for Communications & Community Relations
7.A. Awards and Recognitions
8. Comments from the Community
9. Approval of Bills
9.A. Payables Summary
9.B. Voided Checks
9.C. Payroll Voucher(s)
9.D. Accounts Payable Warrants
10. Administrative Reports
10.A. Dr. Michelle Erb, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction
10.A.1. Recommendation to approve Student Travel Requests:
10.A.2. Recommendation to approve 2026-2027 District Calendar
10.B. Josh Aurand, Assistant Superintendent for Business & Operations
10.B.1. Recommendation to approve Resolution Declaring Surplus Property:
10.B.2.  Recommendation to accept January 2026 Treasurer's Report
10.B.3. Recommendation to approve a membership renewal with IHSA/Illinois High School Association for 2026-2027 school year
10.B.4. 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.B.5. 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.B.6. 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.B.7. 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.B.8. 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.B.9. 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.B.10. Recommendation to approve Resolution Regarding the Allocation and Transparency of Community Facility Sales Tax Revenue
10.C. Dr. Shelley Wagner, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources
10.C.1. Recommendation to approve Personnel Agenda & Addendum
10.D. Dr. Terrell Yarbrough, Superintendent
10.D.1. Freedom of Information Act request dated January 20, 2026, was submitted by Ashley Bragg requesting access to the following records related to any bonds or debt issued for the CTE expansion projects. The District responded on February 3, 2026, with the inclusive documents. 
10.D.2. Freedom of Information Act request dated January 26, 2026, was submitted by Amanda Rajewski requesting records of all emails, complaints, reports, incident documentation, or disciplinary records involving Alex Grabow. The District responded to the requestor on February 10, 2026, with the applicable inclusive documents. 
10.D.3. Freedom of Information Act request dated January 30, 2026, was submitted by Amanda Rajewski requesting records of all bus surveillance video and/or audio recordings, procedures, assignment records, incident reports, complaints, or internal communications for the school bus assigned to my child.  The District responded to the requestor on February 13, 2026, with the applicable inclusive documents. 
10.D.4. Freedom of Information Act request dated January 10, 2026, was submitted by Woo Park from The Data Branch requesting a spreadsheet or equivalent file containing all purchases or contracts issued between January 1, 2023, and the present. The District responded to the requestor on February 12, 2026, with the inclusive documents.  
10.D.5. Freedom of Information Act request dated January 18, 2026, was submitted by Matt Stockwell of The Data Branch requesting our fleet management contract and operational data. The District responded to the requestor on February 18, 2026, with the inclusive documents. 
10.D.6. Recommendation to approve First Reading of Policy Updates from March 4, 2026, Policy Committee
11. Consent Agenda
11.A. Approve Personnel Agenda & Addendum
11.B. Approve Student Travel Request(s)
12. ACTION ITEMS
12.A. Approve Resolution Declaring Surplus Property
12.B. Approve 2026-2027 District Calendar
12.C. Approve to accept January 2026 Treasurer's Report
12.D. Approve a membership renewal with IHSA/Illinois High School Association for 2026-2027 school year
12.E. 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
12.F. 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
12.G. 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
12.H. 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
12.I. 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
12.J. 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
12.K. Approve Resolution Regarding the Allocation and Transparency of Community Facility Sales Tax Revenue
12.L. Approve First Reading of Policy Updates from March 4, 2026 Policy Committee 
13. Announcements and Discussion:  
14. Executive Session to discuss Employment of Personnel (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1), Negotiations (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2), Selection of a Person to Fill a Public Office ( 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(3), Pending Litigation (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11), Student Discipline (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(9), Placement of Individual Students in Special Education Programs and Other Matters Relating to Individual Students (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(10), Purchase or Lease of Real Property for the Use of the District  (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(5), Setting of a Price for Sale or Lease of Property Owned by the District (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(6), Self-Evaluation, Practices and Procedures or Professional Ethics (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(16), Sale or Purchase of Securities, Investments or Investment Contracts (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(7), Security Procedures (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(8), Establishment of Reserves or Settlement of Claims as provided in Local Government and Governmental Employees Tort Immunity Act (5 ILCS 120/2(c)12), and Discussion of Lawfully Closed Meeting Minutes (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(21).
15. ACTION ITEMS AFTER CLOSED SESSION
16. Adjournment
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: March 9, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting
Subject:
1. Call to Order of Regular Board meeting at 6:00 p.m.
Subject:
2. Roll Call
Subject:
3. Pledge of Allegiance: Parker Center students
Subject:
4. Approval of Agenda
Subject:
5. 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:
6. Approval of Board Meeting Minutes: February 17, 2026
Attachments:
Subject:
7. Jason Blume, Assistant Superintendent for Communications & Community Relations
Subject:
7.A. Awards and Recognitions
Presenter:
Jason Blume, Assistant Superintendent for Communications & Community Relations
Subject:
8. Comments from the Community
Subject:
9. Approval of Bills
Subject:
9.A. Payables Summary
Attachments:
Subject:
9.B. Voided Checks
Subject:
9.C. Payroll Voucher(s)
Attachments:
Subject:
9.D. Accounts Payable Warrants
Attachments:
Subject:
10. Administrative Reports
Subject:
10.A. Dr. Michelle Erb, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction
Subject:
10.A.1. Recommendation to approve Student Travel Requests:
Subject:
10.A.2. Recommendation to approve 2026-2027 District Calendar
Attachments:
Subject:
10.B. Josh Aurand, Assistant Superintendent for Business & Operations
Subject:
10.B.1. Recommendation to approve Resolution Declaring Surplus Property:
Attachments:
Subject:
10.B.2.  Recommendation to accept January 2026 Treasurer's Report
Attachments:
Subject:
10.B.3. Recommendation to approve a membership renewal with IHSA/Illinois High School Association for 2026-2027 school year
Attachments:
Subject:
10.B.4. 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.B.5. 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.B.6. 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.B.7. 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.B.8. 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.B.9. 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.B.10. Recommendation to approve Resolution Regarding the Allocation and Transparency of Community Facility Sales Tax Revenue
Attachments:
Subject:
10.C. Dr. Shelley Wagner, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources
Subject:
10.C.1. Recommendation to approve Personnel Agenda & Addendum
Attachments:
Subject:
10.D. Dr. Terrell Yarbrough, Superintendent
Subject:
10.D.1. Freedom of Information Act request dated January 20, 2026, was submitted by Ashley Bragg requesting access to the following records related to any bonds or debt issued for the CTE expansion projects. The District responded on February 3, 2026, with the inclusive documents. 
Subject:
10.D.2. Freedom of Information Act request dated January 26, 2026, was submitted by Amanda Rajewski requesting records of all emails, complaints, reports, incident documentation, or disciplinary records involving Alex Grabow. The District responded to the requestor on February 10, 2026, with the applicable inclusive documents. 
Subject:
10.D.3. Freedom of Information Act request dated January 30, 2026, was submitted by Amanda Rajewski requesting records of all bus surveillance video and/or audio recordings, procedures, assignment records, incident reports, complaints, or internal communications for the school bus assigned to my child.  The District responded to the requestor on February 13, 2026, with the applicable inclusive documents. 
Subject:
10.D.4. Freedom of Information Act request dated January 10, 2026, was submitted by Woo Park from The Data Branch requesting a spreadsheet or equivalent file containing all purchases or contracts issued between January 1, 2023, and the present. The District responded to the requestor on February 12, 2026, with the inclusive documents.  
Subject:
10.D.5. Freedom of Information Act request dated January 18, 2026, was submitted by Matt Stockwell of The Data Branch requesting our fleet management contract and operational data. The District responded to the requestor on February 18, 2026, with the inclusive documents. 
Subject:
10.D.6. Recommendation to approve First Reading of Policy Updates from March 4, 2026, Policy Committee
Attachments:
Subject:
11. Consent Agenda
Subject:
11.A. Approve Personnel Agenda & Addendum
Subject:
11.B. Approve Student Travel Request(s)
Subject:
12. ACTION ITEMS
Subject:
12.A. Approve Resolution Declaring Surplus Property
Subject:
12.B. Approve 2026-2027 District Calendar
Subject:
12.C. Approve to accept January 2026 Treasurer's Report
Subject:
12.D. Approve a membership renewal with IHSA/Illinois High School Association for 2026-2027 school year
Subject:
12.E. 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
Subject:
12.F. 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
Subject:
12.G. 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
Subject:
12.H. 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
Subject:
12.I. 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
Subject:
12.J. 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
Subject:
12.K. Approve Resolution Regarding the Allocation and Transparency of Community Facility Sales Tax Revenue
Subject:
12.L. Approve First Reading of Policy Updates from March 4, 2026 Policy Committee 
Subject:
13. Announcements and Discussion:  
Subject:
14. Executive Session to discuss Employment of Personnel (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1), Negotiations (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2), Selection of a Person to Fill a Public Office ( 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(3), Pending Litigation (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11), Student Discipline (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(9), Placement of Individual Students in Special Education Programs and Other Matters Relating to Individual Students (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(10), Purchase or Lease of Real Property for the Use of the District  (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(5), Setting of a Price for Sale or Lease of Property Owned by the District (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(6), Self-Evaluation, Practices and Procedures or Professional Ethics (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(16), Sale or Purchase of Securities, Investments or Investment Contracts (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(7), Security Procedures (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(8), Establishment of Reserves or Settlement of Claims as provided in Local Government and Governmental Employees Tort Immunity Act (5 ILCS 120/2(c)12), and Discussion of Lawfully Closed Meeting Minutes (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(21).
Subject:
15. ACTION ITEMS AFTER CLOSED SESSION
Subject:
16. Adjournment

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