October 26, 2015 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting

1. Call to Order

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Roll Call

4. Establishment of Quorum

5. Approval of Agenda

6. Introduction of Guests

7. Public Comments

8. Consent Agenda

8.a. Minutes of the September 28, 2015, Public Hearing on the SY 2015-2016 Tentative Budget

8.b. Minutes of the September 28, 2015, Board of Education Regular Monthly Meeting

8.c. Minutes of the September 28, 2015, Closed Session Meeting

8.d. School Activity Accounts

8.e. Transportation Activity Account

8.f. Approval of the Bills

8.g. October 2015 Treasurer's Report

9. Presentations from the Floor

9.a. Recognition of Board Members

9.b. Recognition of Principals

10. Superintendent/Board Reports

10.a. Superintendent's Report

10.b. Finance/Facilities Committee of the Whole - Jason Bonds, Chair

10.c. Policy and Communication Committee - Michele Kreis, Chair

10.d. Insurance Committee - Rich Hentschel, Board Representative

10.e. Handbook Committee - Gabriela Whipple, Board Representative

10.f. Health and Wellness Committee - Mark Ponce, Board Representative

10.g. PTO - Michele Kreis, Board Representative

10.h. Fremont Education Foundation - Mark Ponce, Board Representative

10.i. SEDOL Governing Board - Jeff Luckett, Board Representative

11. Monthly Financial Report - Mr. Tanner
Updated cash flow projections for the three operating funds, education, operations and maintenance, and transportation, through September 30, 2015, will be presented.  A performance report on district investments, real estate tax collections, and impact fee collections for September will be reviewed.

12. Unfinished Business

12.a. Presentation of the Resolution to Issue General Obligation Refunding School Bonds for Adoption - Mr. Tanner
Resolution providing for the issue of not to exceed $10,000,000 of general obligation refunding school bonds of the District, providing for the levy of a direct annual tax sufficient to pay the principal and interest on the bonds and authorizing the sale of the bonds to the purchaser thereof.

12.b. Presentation of the Resolution Authorizing and Directing the Execution of Escrow Agreement - Mr. Tanner
Presentation of a resolution authorizing and directing the execution of an escrow agreement in connection with the issue of general obligation refunding school bonds of the District.

13. New Business

13.a. First Reading of New and Revised Board Policies - Dr. Gildea
The following new and revised board policies (PRESS 89, August 2015) will be presented for a first reading:  Board of Education, #2:160 Board Attorney; #2:160E Checklist for Selecting a Board Attorney; #2:260 Uniform Grievance Procedure; Operational Services #4:50 Payment Procedures; General Personnel #5:50 Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace; Tobacco Prohibition; #5:170 Copyright; #5:270 Educational Support Personnel – Employment At-Will, Compensation, and Assignment; #590 Educational Support Personnel, Employment, Termination and Suspensions; #6:140 Instruction - Education of Homeless Children; Students #7:10 Equal Educational Opportunities; #740 – Nonpublic SchoolStudents, Including Parochial and Home-Schooled Students #7:260 Exemption from Physical Activity; #7:310 Restrictions on Publications; #7:325 Student Fundraising Activities; #8:10 Community Relations; Connection with the Community; #8:80 Gifts to the District.  B.  Five-Year Review of Suggested Policies:  4:170, AP6-E1; 615-E; 6:140; 6:140-AP; 7:90; 8:30-E1; 8:30-E2. A Resolution Adopting a Disclosure Compliance Policy also will be presented for a first reading. The board's Policy and Procedures Committee has reviewed the policies and resolution.   

13.b. Presentation of FY2015 Audit – Mr. Tanner         
Mr. Tanner will present the administration's recommendation to accept the audit for 2014-2015.  The audit was conducted by the certified public accounting firm of Evans, Marshall, & Pease, P.C.  It is expected that the board will vote on acceptance at this meeting.

13.c. Recommendation to Accept the Shared Services Report for FY Ending June 30, 2015 - Mr. Tanner
Mr. Tanner will present a report of the services shared or outsourced for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2015.  It expected that the board will vote on approval of the report at this meeting.

13.d. Establish Date for Public Hearing on the 2015 Levy - Mr. Tanner
Administration will recommend setting the date for the Public Hearing on the 2015 Levy for 6:50 p.m., December 14, 2015, in the Middle School Media Center, 28871 North Fremont Center Road, Mundelein, Illinois.

13.e. Recommendation to Approve the  Disposal of Unusable District Property - Mr. Tanner
Mr. Tanner presented the administrative recommendation to  approve the disposal of unusable  items or items no longer used by the district.  Administration requests board approval to dispose of items by donating or selling the following: 2 True two-door refrigerators, 1 True two-door freezer, and media center tables and chairs.  It is expected that the board will vote on approval at tonight's meeting.

13.f. First Reading of a Resolution Adopting a Disclosure Compliance Policy  - Dr. Gildea
A a resolution adopting a disclosure compliance policy will be presented for a first reading. The board's Policy and Procedures Committee has reviewed the resolution.  

14. Action Coming Out of Closed Session - Mr. Tanner
Presentation of Resolution Authorizing Sale of District Property - Mr. Tanner 
A resolution authorizing the sale of district Route 83 property will be presented.  It is expected that the board will vote on approval at tonight's meeting.

14.a. Presentation of Resolution Authorizing Sale of District Property - Mr. Tanner 
A resolution authorizing the sale of district Route 83 property will be presented.  It is expected that the board will vote on approval at tonight's meeting.

15. Personnel - Dr. Gildea
Administration will present personnel recommendations for board approval.

16. Information Items

16.a. Review 2015 School Report Card - Dr. Freeman

16.b. Correspondence

16.b.1. FOIAs

16.b.1.1) Patrick McCray, BGA FOIA, RE: FEA Agreement, Administrators' Contracts, Payroll Titles/Salaries

16.b.1.2) SmartProcure, C. Roche, Vendors/Purchases

16.b.1.3) Joseph W. Hart - IEA request for non certified staff information.

17. Announcements

17.a. Calendar Items - President Bonds

18. Public Comments

19. Adjournment