June 17, 2021 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting with Closed Session

1. Call to Order / Roll Call (A) (Mr. Quagliano)
Call to order the Regular Meeting at __ p.m. A quorum must be met.
Roll Call: Ayes      / Absent     / Motion _____
Members: Mr. Quagliano, Mr. Geheren, Mr. Gentry, Mr. Cratty, Mrs. Melendy, Mr. Troy, Mrs. Maiorino

2. Closed Session / Roll Call (A) (Mr. Quagliano)
Move to enter into closed session at __ p.m. as indicated in the Open Meetings Act and 5ILCS120/2c for discussion of: (1) The appointment, employment, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees or legal counsel; (2) Collective negotiating matters; (11) Litigation; (14) Discussion of minutes of meetings lawfully closed under this Act.
Members: Mr. Geheren, Mr. Cratty, Mr. Gentry, Mr. Quagliano, Mrs. Melendy, Mr. Troy, Mrs. Maiorino
Roll Call: Ayes / Nays / Absent / Motion _____

2.1. Exit or Suspend Closed Session / Voice Call (A)
Move to exit or suspend closed session at __ p.m. and return to open session.
Voice Call: Ayes / Nays / Motion _____

3. Resume in Public Session / Roll Call (A) (Mr. Quagliano) approx. 7:00 p.m.
Resume the Regular meeting at __ p.m.
Members: Mrs. Melendy, Mr. Troy, Mrs. Maiorino, Mr. Geheren, Mr. Gentry, Mr. Quagliano, Mr.Cratty
Roll Call: Ayes / Absent / Motion _____

3.1. Action as Required / Roll Call (A) (Mr. Quagliano)
Will come from the Board.
Roll Call: Ayes / Nays /Absent / Motion _____
Action: Recommendation will come from the Board.
Members: Mr. Cratty, Mr. Geheren, Mr. Gentry, Mr. Quagliano, Mrs. Melendy, Mr. Troy, Mrs. Maiorino

4. Pledge of Allegiance (Mr. Quagliano)

5. Student Recognition by the Board (Mr. Quagliano)
The Board will Honor James Smith for his achievement of Eagle Scout. 

6. Public Comment (Mr. Quagliano)
As per Policy 2:230, public comment can be made during this portion of the meeting. The members of the public and district employees may comment on or ask questions of the Board, subject to reasonable constraints.

7. Revision and Adoption of the Agenda / Voice Call (A) (Mr. Quagliano)
Move to adopt the agenda as presented (or with changes).
Action: Adoption of the Agenda.
Voice Call: Ayes / Nays / Motion _____

8. Associate Superintendent's Report (R) (Ms. Lombard)
Updates will be provided at this time.
Recommendation: For informational purposes only.

9. Assistant Superintendent Learning and Innovation (R) (Dr. Schlichter)
Updates will be provided at this time.
Recommendation: For informational purposes only.

10. Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer (R) (Mr. Altmayer)
Updates will be provided at this time.
Recommendation: For informational purposes only.

11. Assistant Superintendent of HR Report (R) (Mr. Zehr)
Updates will be provided at this time.
Recommendation: For informational purposes only.

12. Chief Technology Officer (R) (Dr. Budzynski)
Updates will be provided at this time.
Recommendation: For informational purposes only.

13. Assistant Superintendent of Special Services (R) (Dr. del Castillo)
Dr. del Castillo will present an update on the Special Services Department highlighting supports for students participating in Section 504, Multilingual, and Special Education Programs through COVID-19 along with other initiatives focused on the following project plans: Social Emotional Learning; LIGHT; Continuum of Services Reviews (i.e. co-teaching, curriculum mapping review, service delivery models, and self-contained strategic planning); SEAC; and MTSS.
Recommendation: For informational purposes only.

14. Legislation Committee (Mr. Cratty-Chair, Mrs. Melendy, Mrs. Maiorino)

14.1. Legislative Updates (R) (Mr. Cratty)
Mr. Cratty will provide legislative updates.
Recommendation: For informational purposes only.

15. Community Relations & Student Outreach (Mrs. Melendy-Chair, Mr. Geheren, Mrs. Maiorino)

15.1. Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Requests (R) (Mrs. Melendy)
A monthly report on the FOIA requests is provided in the packet.
Recommendation: For informational purposes only.

16. Superintendent's Report (R) (Dr. Rowe)

16.1. Fiscal year 20/21 Budget Update (R) (Dr. Rowe)
District Administration and the Board of Education will discuss the options related to the 20/21 budget surplus.

17. President's Report (R) (Mr. Quagliano)

18. Consent Agenda (A) (Mr. Quagliano)

18.1. Board of Education (Mr. Quagliano)

18.1.1. Minutes (A)
The following minutes are presented for approval.
Recommendation: Seeking approval of the Board as presented.
 

18.2. Finance Committee (Mr. Quagliano-chair, Mr. Cratty, Mr. Gentry)

18.2.1. Payables (A) (Mr. Altmayer)
Mr. Altmayer will seek approval of the Purchase Orders issued at $827,190.30; Accounts Payable issued at $1,539.88; Imprest issued at $81,252.36 and Disbursements issued at $2,673,920.55, as presented.
Recommendation: Seeking approval of the Board as presented.

18.2.2. Revenue Contracts (A) (Mr. Altmayer)
Mr. Altmayer will seek approval of the revenue contracts for various fundraising activities.
Recommendation: Seeking approval of the Board as presented.

18.2.3. Signatories for Bank / Financial Accounts (A) (Mr. Altmayer)
As per Policy 4:72, two signatories, the Treasurer and Superintendent, are required on Bank / Financial Accounts as indicated. Administration is recommending that Mark Altmayer - CFO/Treasurer and Dr. Scott Rowe - Superintendent, be approved as signatories for all bank / financial accounts.
Recommendation: Seeking approval of the Board as presented.

18.2.4. Notice of Appointment of Treasurer / Treasurer's Bond (A) (Mr. Altmayer)
Administration will seek renewal of Mr. Altmayer for appointment of Treasurer / Surety Bond for the 2021-2022 school year.
Recommendation: Seeking approval of the Board as presented.

18.2.5. Designation of Depositories (A) (Mr. Altmayer)
In accordance with Illinois School Code 105ILCS 5/8-7, Administration provides a listing of official depositories for funds of the School District. 
Recommendation: Seeking approval of the Board as presented.

18.3. Human Resources Committee (Mr. Gentry-chair, Mrs. Melendy, Mr. Quagliano)

18.3.1. HR Personnel (A) (Mr. Zehr)
Seeking approval of the personnel reports provided and reviewed by the Board, which include explanation for resignations, retirements, terminations, employment, contract revisions, and leave requests, as presented.
 

18.3.2. Job Descriptions (A) (Dr. Zehr)
Seeking approval of the Board as presented

18.4. Curriculum Committee (Mr. Geheren-chair, Mr. Gentry, Mr. Troy)

18.4.1. Student Handbooks (A) (Ms. Lombard)
Administration is recommending approval of the 2021-22 Student Handbooks for all of the
Elementary schools, both Middle schools, and High school, as presented, including the Athletic Handbook. 
Recommendation: Seeking approval as presented.

18.4.2. Dual Degree Program at HHS (A) (Dr. Schlichter)
Dr. Schlichter will present a plan for a Dual Degree program to be implemented at HHS in conjunction with McHenry County College in the 2022-23 school year.
Recommendation: Seeking approval as presented

19. Action Items / Roll/ Voice Call (Mr. Quagliano)
Action items require a motion and a second; discussion if needed; and roll or voice call.

19.1. FY22 Non Union Rates (A) (Dr. Zehr)
Seeking approval of the Board as presented.

19.2. Multi Year Contract with Advantage Behavioral Health (A) Dr. Zehr
Seeking approval of the Board as presented.

19.3. Job Descriptions (A) (Dr. Zehr)
Seeking approval of the Board as presented

19.4. Multi-Year Contract (A) (Dr. Zehr)
Seeking approval of the Board as presented.

19.5. SHIELD IL COVID-19 Testing Support Agreement (A) (Dr. Rowe)
Ms. Lombard will present the Covid-19 Testing Support Agreement.
Recommendation: Seeking approval as presented. 

19.6. Supplemental Purchase Orders (A) (Mr. Altmayer)
Administration recommends approval of the Supplemental Purchase Orders Report at $2,219,797.06 and Supplemental Accounts Payable at $14,789.81 as presented.
Roll Call: Ayes / Nays / Motion __
Mr. Quagliano, Mr. Gentry, Mrs. Maiorino, Mr. Troy, Mr. Geheren, Mrs. Melendy, Mr. Cratty
Recommendation:  Seeking approval by the Board as presented.

19.7. Equipment Declared as Surplus (A) (Mr. Altmayer)
Mr. Altmayer is requesting the approval of a list of items to be Declared as Surplus that are either non-functional or which have exceeded their useful life for the District.
Voice Call: Ayes / Nays / Motion __
Recommendation: Seeking approval of the Board as presented.

20. Adjournment (A) (Mr. Quagliano)
Motion to adjourn the meeting at __ p.m.
Voice Call: Ayes / Nays / Motion _____