February 8, 2024 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting with Closed Session

1. Call to Order / Roll Call (A) (Mr. Bittman)
Call to order the February 8, 2024, Regular Meeting at __ p.m. A quorum must be met.
Roll Call: Ayes      / Absent     / Motion _____
Members: Mr. Quagliano, Mr. Troy, Mr. Cratty, Mr. Bittman, Mrs. Murray, Mr. Thompson, Mrs. Wiley

2. 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; (9) Student Disciplinary; (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 _____

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) (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 _____

3.1. 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

4. Pledge of Allegiance  (Mr. Bittman)
The February Huntley High Five Winners will lead us in the Pledge.
Luke Gilly-Chesak, Madison Wenzel-Conley, Connor Henniges-Mackeben, Erica Jakowitsch-Martin, Anaya Desai-Leggee, Hannah Bates-Heineman, Joshua Harris-Marlowe, Aaron Langhenry-Huntley High School, Michael Santiago-Light

5. Student Scoop (R) (Ms. Lombard)
Tonight we welcome Christina Smith and Nikolas Knanishu. Both students are from Huntley High School. They will present a student's perspective on high school.

6. Student Recognition by the Board of Education (Mr. Bittman)
The Board of Education will recognize the following high school students for their highly prestigious honor to be selected by the ILMEA, as it is very competitive in our region.
Student Achievement:

Invitation to participate in the ILMEA District IX Senior Festival and Future Music Educators Seminar 
Student(s) Recognized: Zach Barnvos, Ava Burns, Madeline Cima, Grace Comeaux, Gray Edelstein, Ella Felz, Ava Latoria, Madelyn Peterson, Lain Pontious, Ainsley Robbins, Katie Scaletta, Miles Taylor

7. 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. 

8. 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 _____

9. President's Report (R) (Mr. Bittman)
Updates will be provided at this time.
Recommendation: For informational purposes only

9.1. Superintendents Contract (A) (Mr. Bittman)
Mr. Bittman will present the Superintendent's contract.
Action: Vote to approve the Superintendent's contract as presented.
Roll Call: Ayes / Nays / Motion __

9.2. Board Discussion (D) (Mr. Bittman)
The Board will discuss new business items. 

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

10.1. Donations (R) (Ms. Lombard)
M2 Adventures/Maui Wowi $340.00 Percentage from invite competition hosted at HHS on 01/07/24
Atlas Language Services $250.00 Freshman Wrestling/Ben McQuire 
Parkside Pub $1,233.00 Sponsor of Wrestling Team Spirit

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

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

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

14. Community Relations & Student Outreach  (Mrs. Murray-chair, Mr. Cratty, Mrs. Wiley)

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

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 from the January 18, 2024 Board Meeting are presented for approval.
Recommendation: Seeking approval of the Board as presented.

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

15.2.1. 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 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 $178,401.08;  Accounts Payable issued at $5,423.15; Imprest issued at $180,043.54 and Disbursements issued at $3,840,246.35, as presented.
Roll Call: Ayes / Nays / Motion __
Recommendation: Seeking approval of the Board as presented.

15.3.2. Revenue Contracts (A) (Mr. Altmayer)
Mr. Altmayer will seek approval of the revenue contracts for various fundraising activities.
Roll Call: Ayes / Nays / Motion __
Recommendation: Seeking approval of the Board as presented.

15.3.3. Equipment Declared as Surplus (A) (Mr. Altmayer)
Mr. Altmayer is requesting the approval of a list to be declared as surplus that are either non-functional or which have exceeded their useful life for the District.
Recommendation: Seeking approval of the Board as presented.

15.4. Curriculum Committee   (Mr. Thompson-chair, Mrs. Wiley, Mr. Troy)

15.4.1. Contract with Satchel Pulse (SEL Screener) (A) (Dr. MacCrindle)
Dr. MacCrindle is seeking approval of a contract with Satchel Pulse, consisting of a Pilot with a potential multi-year contract.  
Recommendation: Seeking approval of the Board as presented.

15.4.2. Contract with Mathematics Institute of Wisconsin(A) (Dr. MacCrindle)
Dr. MacCrindle is seeking approval of a contract for professional learning with the Math Institute of Wisconsin, in support of the Math Review. 
Recommendation: Seeking approval by the Board as presented.

15.5. Policy/Legislative Committee (A) (Ms. Lombard)

15.5.1. Policy 7.60 Residence update.
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.  2016 Debt Refunding Abatement Resolution 2024-01-01 (A) (Mr. Altmayer)
Seeking approval of the Board, to abate $467,498 by the Resolution providing for the payment of debt service on the outstanding General Obligation Refunding School Bonds, Series 2016, of the District, abating a portion of the taxes heretofore levied for the year 2023 for said bonds.
Roll Call: Ayes / Nays / Motion _____
Recommendation: Seeking approval of the Board as presented.

16.2. Abatement Resolution 2024-01-02 (A) (Mr. Altmayer)
Seeking approval of the Board, to abate $1,000,000 by the Resolution providing for the payment of debt service on the Series 2020 Bonds of the District, abating a portion of the taxes heretofore levied for the year 2023 for said bonds.
Roll Call: Ayes / Nays / Motion _____
Recommendation: Seeking approval of the Board as presented.

16.3. Supplemental Purchase Orders (A) (Mr. Altmayer)
Administration recommends approval of the Supplemental Purchase Orders Report at $5,520,541.64 and Supplemental Accounts Payable at $19,559.29 as presented.
Recommendation:  Seeking approval 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 _____