November 14, 2024 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting with Closed Session

1. Call to Order / Roll Call (A) (Mrs. Murray)
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) (Mrs. Murray)
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; (9) Student Disciplinary; (11) Litigation; (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) (Mrs. Murray) 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 (Mrs. Murray)
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 (Mrs. Murray)
The Huntley High Five winners will lead us in the pledge.
Isaac Patrick - kindergarten Chesak, Jhoelle Jimenez - 4th grade Conley, Calvin Habrat - kindergarten Mackeben, Aarna Patel - 5th grade Martin, Logan Sarnwick - 5th grade Legee, Noah McCabe - 8th grade Heineman, Braden Caporaso - 7th grade Marlowe, Malik Carter - 9th grade Huntley High School, Kylie Beam - Light Program. 

5. Public Comment (Mrs. Murray)
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. 

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

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

7.1. Donations (R) (Ms. Lombard)
Spooky Buddies Families - $420.00 to the Huntley High School Buddies Club
Michelle D. Ferrante - $250 cash to Huntley High School Wrestling

7.2. Recognition of School Board Members (R) (Ms. Lombard)
Honoring School Board Members Day for their dedication, leadership in public education and continuing service to the children of this district.

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

8.1. Illinois School Report Card Update (R) (Dr. MacCrindle)
Dr. MacCrindle will present an update on the 2024 Illinois School Report Card.
Recommendation: This report is for informational purposes.

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

9.1. Fiscal Services Reports (R) (Mr. Altmayer)
Mr. Altmayer will provide the Monthly Fiscal Updates and Activity Fund Balance Report.
Recommendation: For informational purposes only

9.2.  Revenue and Expenditure Report (R) (Mr. Altmayer)
The monthly report is provided in the packet for review and comment.
Recommendation: For informational purposes only.

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

11. Director of Communications and Public Engagement (R) (Ms. Barr) 
Updates will be provided at this time.
Recommendation: For informational purposes only.

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

12. Operations and Maintenance (R) (Kevin Lindquist)
Kevin Lindquist will present the Operations and Maintenance updates.
Recommendation: For informational purposes only.

13. President's Report (Mrs. Murray)

13.1. Board Discussion (D) (Mrs. Murray)
The Board will discuss new business items. 

13.1.1. Minutes (A) (Mrs. Murray)
The following meeting minutes have been prepared for review and approval.
October 3, 2024, Board of Education Meeting
October 3, 2024, Executive Closed Session
October 17, 2024, Board of Education Meeting
October 17, 2024, Executive Closed Session
Recommendation: Seeking approval of the Board at their next regular meeting.

14. Action Items / Roll/ Voice Call (Mrs. Murray)
Action items require a motion and a second; discussion if needed; and roll. 

14.1. 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 _____

14.2. Elementary Literacy Benchmark Advance Materials Approval (A) (Dr. MacCrindle)
Dr. MacCrindle is seeking approval for $838,598.24 for the Benchmark Advance materials, a 6-year contract through 2031 for 1st-5th grade Literacy, initially approved at the June 20, 2024, board of education meeting.
Recommendation: Seeking approval by the Board as presented.
Roll Call: Ayes / Nays / Motion _______

14.3. FY24 Audit (A) (Mr. Altmayer)
Mr. Chris Scalet, our partner from Evans, Marshal and Pease, will present the FY24 Audit Report and results. The administration is seeking approval of the FY24 Audit. 
Recommendation: Seeking approval of the Board as presented.
Roll Call: Ayes / Nays / Motion _____

14.4. Levy Hearing (A) (Mr. Altmayer)
Mr. Altmayer will present the preliminary levy and seek approval to hold the Levy Hearing on December 19, 2024.
Recommendation: Seeking approval of the Board as presented.
Roll Call: Ayes / Nays / Motion _____

14.5. Preliminary Tax Levy (A) (Mr. Altmayer)
The Preliminary Tax Levy 2024 will be presented for approval in preparation for the December Levy Hearing.
Recommendation: Seeking approval of the Board as presented.
Roll Call: Ayes    /Nays   / Motion ______________

14.6. Electric Bus Purchase - (A) Mr. Altmayer
Mr. Altmayer will present the request to purchase 4 electric buses, associated with the District receiving a $1.192M grant through the Illinois EPA's Cleaner Driver program for the purchase of 4 electric buses and charging stations. 
Recommendation: Seeking approval of the Board as presented.
Roll Call: Ayes / Nays / Motion _____

14.7. Payables (A) (Mr. Altmayer)
Mr. Altmayer will seek approval of the Purchase Orders issued at $3,716,218.01;  Accounts Payable issued at $23,411.02; Imprest issued at $202,289.73 and Disbursements issued at $10,534,718.24, as presented.
Recommendation: Seeking approval by the Board as presented.
Roll Call: Ayes / Nays / Motion _______

14.8. 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.
Roll Call: Ayes / Nays / Motion _______

14.9. Goalbook Contract SY25 (A) (Ms.Gill)
Ms. Gill is seeking approval of the contract with Goalbook in support of securing professional development and instructional tools for special education case managers across the district.
Recommendation: Seeking approval as presented.
Roll Call: Ayes / Nays / Motion _______

14.10.  ISBE FY25 Round 1 School Maintenance Grant Application (A) (Mr. Lindquist)
The Administration recommends that the Board of Education approve the Application for Illinois State Board of Education’s FY 2025 Round 1 School Maintenance Project Grant assistance for the Huntley High School Chiller Replacement project as a “Permanent Improvement Project” at the November 14, 2024, Board of Education Meeting.
Recommendation: Seeking approval as presented.
Roll Call: Ayes   / Nays   / Motion ____________

14.11. Huntley High School Chiller Replacement (A) (Kevin Lindquist)
Mr. Lindquist is seeking approval of the Huntley High School Chilled Water System replacement proposal from Midwest Mechanical per NCPA Contract: 02-91 (A).
Recommendation: Seeking approval by the Board as presented.
Roll Call: Ayes / Nays / Motion _____

14.12. Appoint a Delegate (A) (Mrs. Murray)
The board will decide on a delegate for the 2024 IASB Delegate Assembly.
Recommendation: (Delegate name) be appointed the 2024 IASB Delegate to the 2024 IASB Delegate Assembly on behalf of Huntley School District 158.
Roll Call: Ayes    / Nays      / Motion __________

14.13. 2024 Delegate Assembly (A)
Appointed delegate will lead a discussion of the 2024 IASB Delegate Assembly Proposals and Resolutions. Members will convey and debate their position on the proposed resolutions.
Recommendations: Seeking approval as presented.
Roll Call:Ayes    /Nays      /Motion _______________

15.  Public Comment (Mrs. Murray)
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. 

16. Adjournment (A) (Mrs. Murray)
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 _____