February 5, 2025 at 4:30 PM - Committee of the Whole

1. Call to Order of Committee of the Whole at 4:30 p.m.

2. Roll Call:  (Board Members, Cabinet Members)

3. Pledge of Allegiance 

4. Harlem School District Mission Statement:
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.

5. Approve Introductory Meeting Minutes by consensus for January 8, 2025

6. Note:  Comments from the Community (Limited to three (3) minutes for each comment).  

7. EQUITY:  (Approximately 60 minutes)
Administrator:  Jason Blume, Assistant Superintendent for Communications & Community Relations

7.A. Roll Call:  Evelyn Meeks, Jason Blume, Terrell Yarbrough, Kris Arduino,
Union: Elana-Schelling-Tufte/designee
E Team members: 
Loves Park
Machesney,
Maple
Marquette
Olson Park
Parker Center
Ralston
Rock Cut
Windsor
High School
Middle School

7.B. Meeting Minutes Consensus:  January 8, 2025

7.C. Public Comments (if any)

7.D. Agenda Items

7.D.1. February Equity Theme:  Equity vs. Equality
 

7.D.2. Building Equity Highlights

8. Next Meeting Date:  March 12, 2025
     i.  Topic:  Community
    ii.   Presenter:  Loves Park Elementary Staff

9. Adjourn

10. EDUCATION: (60 minutes or as needed)
Administrator:  Dr. Michelle Erb, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction

10.A. Roll Call:  Rebecca Carlson, Megan Hastings, Michelle Erb, Terrell Yarbrough, Kris Arduino, Becky Logan, Jake Hubert, Shannon Rice, Ana Luisa Dominguez, Union:  Elana Schelling-Tufte/designee
E Team members:
Loves Park
Machesney
Maple
Marquette
Olson Park
Parker Center
Ralston
Rock Cut
Windsor
High School
Middle School

10.B. Meeting Minutes Consensus:  January 8, 2025 

10.C. Public Comments (if any)

10.D. Agenda Items

10.D.1. - Secondary Behavior Data (1st Semester)
                    -Summer Programming Proposals

10.E. Adjourn

11. POLICY:  (Approximately 60 minutes) NO POLICIES TO REVIEW
Administrator:  Terrell Yarbrough, Superintendent

11.A. Roll Call:  Michael Sterling, Larry Smith, Terrell Yarbrough, Kris Arduino, Josh Aurand, Shelley Wagner, Michelle Erb, Heidi Lange, Jeremy Bois/designee, Jerry Harris/designee, Union/designee

11.B. Meeting Minutes Consensus:  January 8, 2025

11.C. Public Comments (if any)

11.D. Agenda Items

11.E. Adjourn

12. BUSINESS : (60 minutes or as needed)
Administrator: Josh Aurand, Assistant Superintendent for Business & Operations

12.A. Roll Call:  Kurt Thompson, Aaron McKnight, Evelyn Meeks, Josh Aurand, Terrell Yarbrough, Pam Cook, Michelle Erb, Union/designee

12.B. Meeting Minutes Consensus:  January 8, 2025

12.C. Public Comments (if any)

12.D. Agenda Items

12.D.1. Recommendation to accept November and December 2024Treasurer's Report

12.D.2. Recommendation to approve an agreement with ASM Rockford for the rental of BMO Harris Bank Center on Saturday, May 24, 2025, for graduation ceremonies 

12.D.3. Recommendation to award bid for Chiller Replacement Project at Ralston Elementary

12.E. Adjournment