June 20, 2024 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting with Closed Session

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

2. Closed Session / Roll Call (A) (Mr. Bittman)
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; (14) Discussion of minutes of meetings lawfully closed under this Act.
Members: Mr. Bittman, Mr. Cratty, Mrs. Murray, Mr. Quagliano, Mr. Thompson, Mr. Troy, Mrs. Wiley
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. Bittman) approx. 7:00 p.m.
Resume the Regular meeting at __ p.m.
Members: Mr. Bittman, Mr. Cratty, Mrs. Murray, Mr. Quagliano, Mr. Thompson, Mr. Troy, Mrs. Wiley
Roll Call: Ayes / Absent / Motion _____

3.1. Action as Required / Roll Call (Mr. Bittman)
Will come from the Board.
Roll Call: Ayes / Nays /Absent / Motion _____
Action: Recommendation will come from the Board.
Members: Mr. Bittman, Mr. Cratty, Mrs. Murray, Mr. Quagliano, Mr. Thompson, Mr. Troy, Mrs. Wiley

4. Pledge of Allegiance (Mr. Bittman)
Joseph Zawacki from Marlowe Middle School will lead us in the pledge.

5. Student Recognition (Mr. Bittman)
The Huntley High School Girls Track and Field Team finished in 2nd place at the State Meet. The following athletes earned medals:
Sienna Robertson-5th place in Discus, Dominique Johnson-3rd place in Long Jump and 1st place in Triple Jump, Sophie Amin-2nd place in 100 Hurdles, 4x100 Relay team of Sophie Amin, Emmy Byers, K’Leigh Saenz, and Vicky Evtimov with 1st place, and 4x200 Relay of Dominique Johnson, Emmy Byers, K’Leigh Saenz, and Vicky Evtimov with 1st place.
Presented by Jason Monson, Huntley High School Girls Head Track Coach.
Miriam Archer, a student in Advanced CAD class, went to the State IDEA (Illinois Design Educators Association) competition for 3D Architecture.  She placed 1st in the regional competition at MCC in March. She competed in the State competition and won 3rd place. She was among approximately twenty other regional 1st and 2nd place winners.
Presented by Dr. Belin, Huntley High School Principal.
The following students competed at the STATE level competition for Special Olympics Illinois in Athletics events, similar to Track & Field:
Luis Martinez-4th place in division M15 softball throw, Parker Goering-2nd place in division M16 softball throw, Chase Goering-4th place in division M17 softball throw, Gabbi Ford-2nd place in division F6 50M run and 1st place division F8 softball throw.
Presented by Carly Smith, Head Coach and Jennifer Slad, Assistant Coach. 

6. Public Comment (Mr. Bittman)
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. Bittman)
Move to adopt the agenda as presented (or with changes).
Action: Adoption of the Agenda.
Voice Call: Ayes / Nays / Motion _____

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

8.1. Donations (R) (Ms. Lombard)
Jimmy's Charhouse of Elgin - $100.00 to Huntley High School Girls Bowling Team.
Gerald Hackemack - $70.00 to Huntley High School Boys Swimming Team.

9. Assistant Superintendent of Special Services (R) (Mrs. Gill)
Updates will be provided at this time.
Recommendation: For informational purposes only.

10. Director of Communications and Public Engagement (R) (Ms. Barr) 

10.1. FOIA Requests (R) (Ms. Barr)
A monthly report on the FOIA requests is provided in the packet.  

11. President's Report (Mr. Bittman)

11.1. B-Flation How Good Grades Can Sideline Parents (R) (Mr. Bittman)
Mr. Bittman will present and discuss this Gallop Poll article.
Recommendation: For informational purposes only.

11.2. Huntley Education Association Annual Recap (R) (Brad Aney)
Updates will be provided at this time.
Recommendation: For informational purposes only.

11.3. Board Discussion (D) (Mr. Bittman)
The Board will discuss new business items. 
Recommendation: For informational purposes only.

12. Consent Agenda (A) (Mr. Bittman)
All of the following Consent Agenda items have gone through the Committee of the Whole.  Prior to adoption, revisions are presented here.
Roll Call: Ayes / Nays / Motion __
Recommendation: Seeking approval and adoption of the Consent Agenda as follows: 

12.1. Consolidated District Plan (A) (Dr. MacCrindle)
Dr. MacCrindle is seeking approval of the Huntley 158 Consolidated District Plan, a state-mandated plan to guide the use of federal grants.
Recommendation: Seeking approval of the Board as presented.

12.2. Dual Credit Intergovernmental Agreement Between MCCEE and Huntley Community Consolidated School District 158 (A) (Dr. MacCrindle)
Administration is providing an update to minor changes to the approved Intergovernmental Agreement with MCCEE.  
Recommendation: Seeking approval by the Board as presented.

12.3. Elementary Literacy Materials (A) (Dr. MacCrindle)
Dr. MacCrindle is seeking approval for year one of the roll-out of comprehensive literacy materials from Benchmark Education Company for $155,295.00 for monolingual classrooms and $182,259.00 for all Dual Language classrooms, which were placed on a 30-day review beginning on May 2, 2024.  
Recommendation: Seeking approval by the Board as presented.

12.4. Payables (A) (Mr. Altmayer)
Mr. Altmayer will seek approval of the Purchase Orders issued at $3,157,684.93; Accounts Payable issued at $18,395.00; and Disbursements issued at $12,593,624.12, as presented.
Recommendation: Seeking approval by the Board as presented.

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

12.6. 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. The administration is recommending that Mark Altmayer - CFO/Treasurer and Ms. Jessica Lombard - Superintendent, be approved as signatories for all bank / financial accounts.
Recommendation: Seeking approval of the Board as presented.

12.7. 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.

12.8. Notice of Appointment of Treasurer / Treasurer's Bond (A) (Mr. Altmayer)
Administration is seeking renewal of Mr. Altmayer for appointment of Treasurer / Surety Bond for the 2024-2025 school year.
Recommendation: Seeking approval of the Board as presented.

12.9. 25-26 School Calendar (A) (Dr. Zehr)
Dr. Zehr is seeking the approval of the Board of the 25-26 school calendar.
Recommendation: Seeking approval of the Board as presented.

12.10. Membership Renewal for IASB for 2024-25 (A) (Ms. Lombard)
The annual IASB membership renewal is due July 1, 2024. The cost for the 2024-25 school year is $17,734. Administration is recommending continuing membership for 2024-2025. 
Recommendation: Seeking approval of the Board as presented.

12.11. Membership Renewal for LUDA for 2024-25 (A) (Ms. Lombard)
The annual LUDA membership renewal is due July 1, 2024. The cost for the 2024-25 school year is $5,924. Administration is recommending continuing membership for 2024-25.
Recommendation: Seeking approval of the Board as presented.

12.12. MOU with Sun City (A) (Ms. Lombard)
Administration is seeking approval of the memorandum of understanding with Sun City.
Recommendation: Seeking approval as presented on June 6, 2024, Closed Session  

12.13. MOU with McHenry County College (A) (Ms. Lombard)
Administration is seeking approval of the memorandum of understanding with McHenry County College.
Recommendation: Seeking approval as presented on June 6, 2024, Closed Session 

12.14. Policy - Second Reading (A) (Mr. Bittman)
At the May 16, 2024, BOE meeting, the Policy Committee recommended moving the policies forward for a second reading.
Recommendation: Seeking approval of the second reading of the policies as presented.

12.15. Minutes (A)
The following minutes are presented for approval.
May 2, 2024, COW Meeting
May 2, 2024, Closed Session Confidential
May 16, 2024, Regular BOE Meeting
May 16, 2024, Closed Session Confidential 
Recommendation: Seeking approval of the Board as presented.

13. Action Items / Roll/ Voice Call (Mr. Bittman)
Action items require a motion and a second; discussion if needed; and roll. 

13.1. HR Personnel (A) (Dr. 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.
Recommendation: Seeking approval by the Board as presented.
Roll Call: Ayes / Nays / Motion _____

13.2. Tentative Draft of the FY25 Budget (A) Mr. Altmayer
Mr. Altmayer will present the FY25 Tentative Budget & 5-Year Plan for the Board's review.
Recommendation: Seeking approval by the Board as presented.
Roll Call: Ayes / Nays / Motion __

13.3. Supplemental Purchase Orders and Accounts Payable (A) (Mr. Altmayer)
Administration recommends approval of the Supplemental Purchase Orders Report at $7,025,348.39 and Supplemental Accounts Payable at $20,758.28 as presented.
Recommendation: Seeking approval by the Board as presented.
Roll Call: Ayes / Nays / Motion _______

13.4. Bond Issuance - Parameters Resolution (A) (Altmayer)
Please find attached the Resolution providing for the issue of not to exceed $50,000,000 General Obligation Refunding School Bonds of the District for the purpose of refunding certain outstanding bonds of the District, providing for the levy of a direct annual tax sufficient to pay the principal and interest on said bonds, authorizing the sale of said bonds to the purchaser thereof, and authorizing the execution of an escrow agreement in connection therewith.
Recommendation: Seeking approval of the Board as presented.
Roll Call: Ayes / Nays / Motion __

13.5. Student Handbooks (A) (Ms. Lombard)
Administration is recommending approval of the 2024-25 Student Handbooks for all elementary schools, ECC, both middle schools, and the high school, including the Athletic Handbook. 
Recommendation: Seeking approval of the Board as presented.
Roll Call: Ayes / Nays / Motion __

13.6. Kitchen Make-Up Air Unit Replacement at Huntley High School (A) (Mr. Renkosik)
Mr. Renkosik will present the Cooperative Purchasing Network contract price for the replacement of the Kitchen Make-Up Air Unit at Huntley High School.
Recommendation: Seeking approval of the Board as presented.
Roll Call: Ayes / Nays / Motion _____

14.  Public Comment (Mr. Bittman)
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. 

15. Adjournment (A) (Mr. Bittman)
Members: Mr. Bittman, Mr. Cratty, Mrs. Murray, Mr. Quagliano, Mr. Thompson, Mr. Troy, Mrs. Wiley
Motion to adjourn the meeting at __ p.m.
Voice Call: Ayes / Nays / Motion _____