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 #1
E.1. Minutes from Last Meeting: September 16, 2025
E.2. Payroll Report as of September 2025.
E.3. Accounts Payable Report as of September 2025: 
F. Committee Reports
F.1. Policy Committee
F.2. Finance & Personnel Committee
F.3. Curriculum Committee
G. Administrator's Reports
G.1. ECHO Central Office Administrators
G.1.a. Dr. John Gibson, Interim CSBO
G.1.a.I. Financials
G.1.a.II. Tuition Billing Report
G.1.a.III. Presentation Billing Procedures "True Up"
G.1.a.IV. Construction Project Management RFQ
G.1.b. Mrs. Diane Barnes-Maguire, Director of Human Resources
G.1.b.I. ECHO Staffing Summary Report
G.1.c. Ms. Shannon Horton, Teaching, Learning Assessment Specialist
G.1.c.I. ECHO Program Enrollment
G.1.d. Mr. William "Bill" Holder, Director of Buildings & Grounds
G.1.d.I. Buildings & Grounds Department Update
G.2. Superintendent's Report
G.2.a. ECHO Facilities Improvement Project Updates
G.2.b. Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs)
G.2.c. ECHO Wellness Services Contract
G.2.d. Contracted Custodial Services
G.2.e. ECHO-Wide Institute Day Update
G.2.f. ABLE Program Newsletter
H. Unfinished Business: 

H.1. Approval of Board Policies (PRESS Issue 118 & 119)

  • 1:10 – School District Legal Status
  • 1:20 – District Organization, Operations, and Cooperative Agreements
  • 1:30 – School District Philosophy
  • 2:10 – School District Governance
  • 2:80 – Board Member Oath and Conduct
  • 2:130 – Board-Superintendent Relationship
  • 2:240 – Board Policy Development
  • 2:260 – Uniform Grievance Procedure
  • 2:265 – Title IX Grievance Procedure (REWRITTEN)
  • 3:30 – Chain of Command
  • 4:15 – Identity Protection
  • 4:50 – Payment Procedures
  • 4:55 – Use of Credit and Procurement Cards
  • 4:80 – Accounting and Audits
  • 4:120 – Food Services
  • 4:180 – Pandemic Preparedness; Management; and Recovery
  • 5:10 – Equal Employment Opportunity and Minority Recruitment
  • 5:20 – Workplace Harassment Prohibited
  • 5:60 – Expenses
  • 5:100 – Staff Development Program
  • 6:150 – Home and Hospital Instruction
  • 6:235 – Access to Electronic Networks (AI-enabled tools added)
  • 6:310 – High School Credit for Non-District Experiences; Course Substitutions; Re-Entering Students
  • 7:10 – Equal Educational Opportunities
  • 7:20 – Harassment of Students Prohibited
  • 7:40 – Nonpublic School Students, Including Parochial and Home-Schooled Students
  • 7:50 – School Admissions and Student Transfers To and From Non-District Schools
  • 7:60 – Residence
  • 7:70 – Attendance and Truancy
  • 7:90 – Release During School Hours
  • 7:130 – Student Rights and Responsibilities
  • 7:140 – Search and Seizure
  • 7:180 – Prevention of and Response to Bullying, Intimidation, and Harassment
  • 7:185 – Teen Dating Violence Prohibited
  • 7:190 – Student Behavior
  • 7:200 – Suspension Procedures
  • 7:210 – Expulsion Procedures
  • 7:250 – Student Support Services
  • 7:255 (NEW) – Students Who are Parents, Expectant Parents, or Victims of Domestic or Sexual Violence
  • 7:270 – Administering Medicines to Students
  • 7:300 – Extracurricular Athletics
  • 7:325 – Student Fundraising Activities
  • 8:30 – Visitors to and Conduct on School Property
  • 8:80 – Gifts to the District
I. New Business
I.1. Approval of Consent Agenda #2

I.1.a. Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with JMA Architects – Construction Management Pre-Construction Services
I.1.b. Authorization to Go Out for Bid for Custodial Services

I.1.c. Wellness Services Agreement between Parr Wellness and ECHO Joint Agreement

I.1.d. Memorandum of Understanding between the ECHO Board of Directors and Certified IEA/NEA regarding Speech/Language Pathologist Extra Duty Stipend for Supervision of Speech/Language Pathologist Assistants
I.1.e. Appointment of Dr. Rena Whitten as the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) Authorized Agent for ECHO Joint Agreement
J. Closed Session
K. Possible Actions after Closed Session
K.1. Action re: Job Descriptions for Buildings & Grounds
K.2. Actions re: Personnel Report (Resignations, Retirements and New Hires) 
L. Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting: November 18, 2025
M. Adjournment
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: October 14, 2025 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 #1
Subject:
E.1. Minutes from Last Meeting: September 16, 2025
Subject:
E.2. Payroll Report as of September 2025.
Description:
Pay Date Payroll Total
September 12, 2025 $728,171.81
September 26, 2025 $740,331.27

Total Payroll for the Month: $1,468,503.08
Subject:
E.3. Accounts Payable Report as of September 2025: 
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. Administrator's 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, Interim CSBO
Subject:
G.1.a.I. Financials
Subject:
G.1.a.II. Tuition Billing Report
Subject:
G.1.a.III. Presentation Billing Procedures "True Up"
Subject:
G.1.a.IV. Construction Project Management RFQ
Subject:
G.1.b. Mrs. Diane Barnes-Maguire, Director of Human Resources
Subject:
G.1.b.I. ECHO Staffing Summary Report
Subject:
G.1.c. Ms. Shannon Horton, Teaching, Learning Assessment Specialist
Subject:
G.1.c.I. ECHO Program Enrollment
Subject:
G.1.d. Mr. William "Bill" Holder, Director of Buildings & Grounds
Subject:
G.1.d.I. Buildings & Grounds Department Update
Subject:
G.2. Superintendent's Report
Subject:
G.2.a. ECHO Facilities Improvement Project Updates
Subject:
G.2.b. Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs)
Subject:
G.2.c. ECHO Wellness Services Contract
Subject:
G.2.d. Contracted Custodial Services
Subject:
G.2.e. ECHO-Wide Institute Day Update
Subject:
G.2.f. ABLE Program Newsletter
Subject:
H. Unfinished Business: 
Subject:

H.1. Approval of Board Policies (PRESS Issue 118 & 119)

  • 1:10 – School District Legal Status
  • 1:20 – District Organization, Operations, and Cooperative Agreements
  • 1:30 – School District Philosophy
  • 2:10 – School District Governance
  • 2:80 – Board Member Oath and Conduct
  • 2:130 – Board-Superintendent Relationship
  • 2:240 – Board Policy Development
  • 2:260 – Uniform Grievance Procedure
  • 2:265 – Title IX Grievance Procedure (REWRITTEN)
  • 3:30 – Chain of Command
  • 4:15 – Identity Protection
  • 4:50 – Payment Procedures
  • 4:55 – Use of Credit and Procurement Cards
  • 4:80 – Accounting and Audits
  • 4:120 – Food Services
  • 4:180 – Pandemic Preparedness; Management; and Recovery
  • 5:10 – Equal Employment Opportunity and Minority Recruitment
  • 5:20 – Workplace Harassment Prohibited
  • 5:60 – Expenses
  • 5:100 – Staff Development Program
  • 6:150 – Home and Hospital Instruction
  • 6:235 – Access to Electronic Networks (AI-enabled tools added)
  • 6:310 – High School Credit for Non-District Experiences; Course Substitutions; Re-Entering Students
  • 7:10 – Equal Educational Opportunities
  • 7:20 – Harassment of Students Prohibited
  • 7:40 – Nonpublic School Students, Including Parochial and Home-Schooled Students
  • 7:50 – School Admissions and Student Transfers To and From Non-District Schools
  • 7:60 – Residence
  • 7:70 – Attendance and Truancy
  • 7:90 – Release During School Hours
  • 7:130 – Student Rights and Responsibilities
  • 7:140 – Search and Seizure
  • 7:180 – Prevention of and Response to Bullying, Intimidation, and Harassment
  • 7:185 – Teen Dating Violence Prohibited
  • 7:190 – Student Behavior
  • 7:200 – Suspension Procedures
  • 7:210 – Expulsion Procedures
  • 7:250 – Student Support Services
  • 7:255 (NEW) – Students Who are Parents, Expectant Parents, or Victims of Domestic or Sexual Violence
  • 7:270 – Administering Medicines to Students
  • 7:300 – Extracurricular Athletics
  • 7:325 – Student Fundraising Activities
  • 8:30 – Visitors to and Conduct on School Property
  • 8:80 – Gifts to the District
Subject:
I. New Business
Subject:
I.1. Approval of Consent Agenda #2
Subject:

I.1.a. Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with JMA Architects – Construction Management Pre-Construction Services
Subject:
I.1.b. Authorization to Go Out for Bid for Custodial Services
Subject:

I.1.c. Wellness Services Agreement between Parr Wellness and ECHO Joint Agreement
Subject:

I.1.d. Memorandum of Understanding between the ECHO Board of Directors and Certified IEA/NEA regarding Speech/Language Pathologist Extra Duty Stipend for Supervision of Speech/Language Pathologist Assistants
Subject:
I.1.e. Appointment of Dr. Rena Whitten as the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) Authorized Agent for ECHO Joint Agreement
Subject:
J. Closed Session
Subject:
K. Possible Actions after Closed Session
Subject:
K.1. Action re: Job Descriptions for Buildings & Grounds
Subject:
K.2. Actions re: Personnel Report (Resignations, Retirements and New Hires) 
Subject:
L. Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting: November 18, 2025
Subject:
M. Adjournment

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