February 11, 2026 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 14, 2026

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

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

7.A. Roll Call:  Kurt Thompson, Aaron McKnight, Josh Aurand, Terrell Yarbrough, Shannon Thompson, Michelle Erb, Union/designee

7.B. Meeting Minutes Consensus: January 14, 2026

7.C. Public Comments (if any)

7.D. Agenda Items

7.D.1. Recommendation to accept December 2025 Treasurer's Report

7.D.2. Recommendation to approve an agreement with Legends Global for the rental of BMO Harris Bank Center on Saturday, May 23, 2026, for graduation ceremonies

7.D.3. Recommendation to renew auditing services contract with Sikich at a cost for FY26 at $44,250, FY27 at $45,500, and FY28 at $46,750

7.D.4. Recommendation to approve an agreement with AYA Healthcare Inc. to provide a Speech and Language Pathologist for a short term FMLA leave at a cost of $100 per hour at 37.5 hours per week, for a total cost of $48,750.00, paid with IDEA Flow Through Part B

7.D.5. Recommendation to approve an agreement with Sunbelt LLC to provide a Speech and Language Pathologist for a short term FMLA leave at a cost of $112 per hour at 37.5 hours per week, for a total cost of $54,600.00, paid with IDEA Flow Through Part B

7.D.6. Recommendation to approve a subscription for 300 FastBridge Licenses and Professional Development for a cost of $2,355, paid with School Improvement 1003(a) Funds

7.D.7. Recommendation to approve 4 days of coaching for Into Reading Coaching for a cost of $15,120 and 4 days of coaching for ReadyMath Coaching for a cost of $9,600; for a total of cost of $24,720, paid with School Improvement 1003(a) Funds

7.D.8. Recommendation to approve the purchase of Wilson Just Words Program for $21,861, paid with School Improvement 1003(a) Funds

7.D.9. Other

7.D.9.a. Sales Tax Referendum Discussion

7.E. Adjournment

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

8.A. Roll Call:  Evelyn Meeks, Jason Blume, Terrell Yarbrough, Pam Cook,
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

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

8.C. Goal Statements

8.D. Public Comments (if any)

8.E. Discussion Items

8.E.1. School Climate

8.F. New Business

8.F.1. Other Items

8.G. Announcements and Updates

8.G.1. a. Next Meeting Date: March 4, 2026
     b. Equity Monthly Themes

8.H. Adjourn

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

9.A. Roll Call:   Diane McKinney, Diana Johnson, Michelle Erb, Terrell Yarbrough, Pam Cook, Becky Logan, Jake Hubert, Shannon Rice, Ana Luisa Dominguez, Union:  Elana Schelling-Tufte/designee
Members:
Loves Park
Machesney
Maple
Marquette
Olson Park
Parker Center
Ralston
Rock Cut
Windsor
High School
Middle School

9.B. Meeting Minutes Consensus: January 14, 2026

9.C. Public Comments (if any)

9.D. Agenda Items

9.D.1. I.  Secondary Summer School/ESY
II. District Behavior Plan 

9.E. Adjourn