December 7, 2023 at 6:00 PM - Committee of the Whole with Closed Session

1. Call to Order / Roll Call (A) (Mr. Bittman)
Call to Order the Committee of the Whole meeting for Thursday, December 7, 2023 at __ p.m. 
A quorum must be met.
Roll Call: Ayes / Absent / Motion ____
Members: Mr. Quagliano, Mr. Troy, Mr. Cratty, Mr. Bittman, Mrs. Murray,  Mrs. Wiley, Mr. Thompson 

2. Pledge of Allegiance (Mr.Bittman)
The Thespian Troupe from HHS will be leading the pledge.

3. Student Recognition by the Board of Education (Mr. Bittman)
The Board will recognize Tommy Nitz.  Tommy earned 21st place & All State
at the State IHSA Cross Country Meet. 
 

4.  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. 

5. Revision and Adoption of the Agenda (A) (Mr. Bittman)
Motion to adopt the agenda as presented or with changes.
Voice Call: Ayes / Nays / Motion _____________
Recommendation: Seeking approval of the agenda.

6. Curriculum & Instruction (C&I) Committee (Mr. Thompson-chair,  Mrs. Wiley, Mr. Troy)

6.1. Acceleration Act Update  (R) (Dr. MacCrindle)
Dr. MacCrindle will present an update on the Illinois Acceleration Act 105 ILCS 5/14A-17 and Huntley 158's plan for implementation.
Recommendation: This report is for informational purposes.

7. Community Engagement (Mrs. Murray-chair, Mrs. Wiley, Mr. Cratty)

7.1. FOIA Postings (A) (Mrs. Barr)
Mrs. Barr will present updates to the additional information requested at the last November COW,
Recommendation: Seeking direction from the BOE on the original FOIA posting request. 

8. Finance Committee (Mr. Quagliano-chair, Mr. Bittman, Mr. Cratty)

8.1. Payables (A) (Mr. Altmayer)
The Finance Committee is submitting the purchase orders at $828,989.86; imprest checks at $144,388.82; accounts payable at $14,800.67; and disbursements issued at $9,406,728.91; for review and seeking approval to move forward.
Recommendation: Seeking approval of the Board at their next Regular meeting.

8.2. Monthly Fiscal Updates (R) (Mr. Altmayer)
Mr. Altmayer will provide the monthly fiscal updates and the Activity Fund Balance Report.
Recommendation: For informational purposes only.

8.3. Revenue & Expenditures Report (R) (Mr. Altmayer)
Monthly report for review and comment.
Recommendation: For informational purposes only.

8.4. Revenue Contract (A) (Mr. Altmayer)
Mr. Altmayer will seek approval of the fundraising contracts as presented.
Recommendation:  Seeking approval of the Board of Education at their next regular meeting.

8.5. Strategic Plan - Operational Efficiency Update (R) (Mr. Altmayer)
Mr. Altmayer will provide an update with regard to this strategic planning KPI.
Recommendation: For informational purposes only

9. Human Resources (HR) Committee (Mr. Cratty-Chair, Mr. Bittman, Mr. Thompson)

9.1. Perspectives LTD Consulting Agreement (A) (Dr. Zehr) 
Dr. Zehr will present the Consulting Agreement with Perspectives LTD.
Recommendation: Seeking approval of the Board at their next Regular Meeting.
 

9.2. Home/Hospital Instruction (HHI) Rate Recommendation (A) (Dr. Zehr) 
Dr. Zehr will present the HHI Rate Recommendation.
Recommendation: Seeking approval of the Board at their next Regular Meeting.
 

10. Building and Grounds (B&G) Committee (Mr. Troy-chair, Mr. Quagliano, Mr. Thompson)

10.1. O&M Updates (R) (Mr. Renkosik)
Mr. Renkosik will report on O&M project updates.
Recommendation: For informational purposes only.

10.1.1. Asphalt Crackfill, Sealcoat, and Traffic Painting Bid #2023-43 (A) (Mr. Renkosik)
Mr. Renkosik will review Bid #2023-43
Recommendation:Seeking approval of the Board at the next Regular Meeting.

10.2. Authorized Agent of the District 158 Board of Education for energy procurement contract (A) (Mr. Renkosik)
Mr. Renkosik will review Energy Procurement Contract for the BOE.
Recommendation: Seeking approval of the Board at their next Regular Meeting.

11. Legislation/Policy Committee (Mr. Bittman-chair, Mr. Quagliano, Mrs. Murray)

11.1. Legislation Updates (R)
Legislative updates will be given.

11.2. Policy Updates (A) (Ms. Lombard)
Policy updates will be given.
The administration requests the Policy Committee recommend the above policies be moved forward for a first reading by the Board at the next Regular BOE meeting.
Recommendation: Seeking approval of the Board at their next Regular meeting. 

12. Board of Education (Mr. Bittman)

12.1. Minutes (A) 
The following meeting minutes have been prepared for review and approval.
Recommendation: Seeking approval of the Board at their next regular meeting.

12.2. Vehicular Control - Intergovernmental Agreements (A) (Mr. Dean)
Mr. Dean will present the Intergovernmental Agreement between HCSD and
LITH PD  and Huntley PD.
Recommendation: Seeking approval of the Board at their next Regular Meeting.

12.3. Triple I Conference (D) (Mr. Bittman)
Discussion: Board Members share information received at the Triple I Conference.
 

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

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. 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; (11) Litigation; (14) Discussion of minutes of meetings lawfully closed under this Act.
Roll Call: Ayes / Nays / Absent / Motion __
 

15.1. Exit Closed Session / Voice Call (A) (Mr.Bittman)

16. Resume in Public Session / Roll Call (A) (Mr. Bittman)
Resume the Committee of the Whole meeting at __ p.m.
Mr. Quagliano, Mr. Troy, Mr. Cratty, Mr. Bittman, Mrs. Murray,  Mrs. Wiley, Mr. Thompson 
Roll Call: Ayes / Absent / Motion ________

17. Adjournment (A) (Mr. Bittman)
Motion to adjourn the meeting at __ p.m.
Voice Call: Ayes / Nays / Motion __