November 9, 2023 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 6:00 p.m. on November 9, 2023. A quorum must be met.
Roll Call: Ayes    / Absent    / Motion _____
Members: Mr. Quagliano, Mr. Troy, Mr. Cratty, Mr. Bittman, Mrs. Murray,  Mr. Thompson

2. Seat New Board Members / Call to Order / Roll Call (A) (Mr.Bittman)
The Board will seat Dana Wiley.
 

2.1. Oath of Office of New Board Members  (A) (Mr. Bittman)
 As part of the Organizational Board of Education meeting (Policy 2:210), the school board members take an official oath according to P.A. 49-0881 and Policy 2:80 and adopt the Code of Conduct.

3. 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; (2) Collective negotiating matters; (3) Board Vacancy; (11) Litigation; (14) Discussion of minutes of meetings lawfully closed under this Act.
Members:  Mr. Quagliano, Mr. Troy, Mr. Cratty, Mr. Bittman, Mrs. Murray, Mr. Thompson, Mrs. Wiley
Roll Call: Ayes / Nays / Absent / Motion _____

3.1. 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 _____

4. Resume in Public Session / Roll Call (A) (Mr. Bittman) approx. 7:00 p.m.
Resume the Regular meeting at __ p.m.
Members:  Mr. Quagliano, Mr. Troy, Mr. Cratty, Mr. Bittman, Mrs. Murray, Mr. Thompson, Mrs. Wiley
Roll Call: Ayes / Absent / Motion _____

4.1. 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. Quagliano, Mr. Troy, Mr. Cratty, Mr. Bittman, Mrs. Murray,  Mr. Thompson, Mrs. Wiley

5. Pledge of Allegiance (Mr.Bittman)
The November high Five Winners will be leading us in the Pledge:
Wyatt Schneider - Conley, Ben Kasules - Leggee,Thomas Braaten - Light, 
Colton Burgstiner - Mackeben, Artsiom Pichulis - Marlowe, Solomia Guerrero - Martin, Jonathon Nelson - HHS - Jonathon Daly - Chesak - Alexia Kennedy - Heineman

6. Student Recognition by the Board of Education (Mr. Bittman)
The Board of Education will recognize the following Middle School students for their highly prestigious honor to be selected for the ILMEA, as it is very competitive in our region.
Student(s) Recognized:
Heineman Middle School: Pam Jorgensen and Laura Whitaker
Evie Mason
Aaron Reeves
Austin Rabig
Isa Gomez
Theo Herath
Marlowe Middle School:
Maggie Day
David Gatto
Jazmine Burrows
Olivia Naydenoff
Harini Pramodh
Leah Thorstenson
Presenter(s):
Pam Jorgenson (Band Director, HMS); Anthony Camarda, MMS

7. Student Scoop (R) (Ms. Lombard)
Tonight we welcome Wyatt Farina from Mrs. Kmieciak and Semra Abdyrazak from Mrs. Amador's class.They will present a student's perspective presentation on Mackeben Elementary. 

8. 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. 

9. 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 _____

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

10.1. Donations (Ms. Lombard)
Charles Aid Foundation America (CAF America) made a $700.00 donation to the girls' golf team. 

Huntley Festival Foundation, Inc. made a $1000.00 donation to football. 

Hoffie Nursery provided plants/flowers for the HHS Courtyard. This allows the SES programs to engage in therapeutic activities. 

SBPTA and Platt Hill donated trees to be planted around Conley's playground.
 

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

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

13. Community Relations & Student Outreach  (Mrs. Murray-chair, Mr. Thompson, Mr. Cratty)

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

14. President's Report (Mr. Bittman)
Recommendation: For informational purposes only.

14.1. Board Discussion (D) (Mr. Bittman)
The Board will have a discussion about new business items. 

15. 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: 

15.1. Board of Education (Mr. Bittman)

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

15.2. Human Resources Committee (Mr. Cratty-chair, Mr. Bittman)

15.2.1. 2024-2025 School Calendar (A) (Dr. Zehr) 
Dr. Zehr will present the proposed school calendar for the 2024-2025 school year.
Recommendation: Seeking approval of the Board as presented.

15.2.2. 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 of the Board as presented.
 

15.3. Finance Committee (Mr. Quagliano-chair, Mr. Bittman, Mr. Thompson)

15.3.1. Payables (A) (Mr. Altmayer)
Mr. Altmayer will seek approval of the Purchase Orders issued at $397,681.27;  Accounts Payable issued at $12,025.32; Imprest issued at $74,619.95 and Disbursements issued at $2,547,073.58, as presented.
Recommendation: Seeking approval of the Board as presented.

15.3.2. FY23 Audit (A) (Mr. Altmayer)
Mr. Chris Scalet, our partner from Evans, Marshal and Pease, presented the FY23 Audit Report and results at the November COW. The administration is seeking approval of the FY23 Audit. 
Recommendation: Seeking approval of the Board as presented.

15.3.3. Levy Hearing (A) (Mr. Altmayer)
Mr. Altmayer will seek approval to hold the Levy Hearing on December 21, 2023.
Recommendation: Seeking approval of the Board as presented.

15.3.4. 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.

15.4. Buildings and Grounds Committee (Mr. Troy-chair, Mr. Quagliano, Mr. Cratty)

15.4.1. Change Order No. 1 to contract with Jensen's Plumbing and Heating for Boiler Preheat Make Up Air Units at Heinemann (A)(Mr. Renkosik)
Recommendation: Seeking approval of the Board as presented.

15.4.2. Extension of Service Agreement with Advantage Mechanical for HVAC Preventative Maintenance (A) (Mr. Renkosik)
Recommendation: Seeking approval of the Board as presented.

15.4.3. Change Order No. 2 to contract with Schroeder Asphalt Services for Pavement Improvements Bid 2022-19a (A)(Mr. Renkosik)
Recommendation: Seeking approval of the Board as presented.

15.5. Curriculum Committee   (Mr. Thompson-chair, Mr. Troy)

15.5.1. HHS Course Proposals for 2024-25 (A) (Dr. MacCrindle)
Seeking approval for new courses to add to the HHS Course Offerings for the 2024-25 school year.
Recommendation: Seeking approval of the Board as presented.

15.6. Special Services (Mrs. Gill)

15.6.1. CPI Training Contract with CPI (A) (Ms. Gill) 
The district is seeking the approval of a training contract with CPI (non-violent crisis prevention intervention)
Recommendation: Seeking approval of the Board as presented.

15.6.2. Transportation Vehicle Purchase (A) (Ms. Gill)
Seeking the approval to purchase a wheelchair accessible 12+1 passenger activity bus and a wheelchair accessible minivan. 
Recommendation: Seeking approval of the Board as presented.

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

16.1. 2023 Delegate Assembly (A) (Mr.Bittman)
Mr. Bittman will lead discussion of the 2023 IASB Delegate Assembly Proposals and Resolutions. Members will convey and debate their position on the proposed resolutions.
Recommendation: Seeking approval of the Board as presented.

16.2. Supplemental Purchase Orders (A) (Mr. Altmayer)
Administration recommends approval of the Supplemental Purchase Orders Report at $2,686,457.46 and Supplemental Accounts Payable at $13,348.04 as presented.
Roll Call: Ayes     / Nays     / Motion ______
Recommendation:Seeking approval of the Board as presented.

16.3. Preliminary Tax Levy (A) (Mr. Altmayer)
The Preliminary Tax Levy 2023 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 ______________
 

17.  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. 

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