Regular Board of Education Meeting to be held at 162 S. York St.in Board rooms 215, 216, and 217 - Closed Session 5:30 p.m. Open Session 7:00 p.m.

4 Tuesday, January 14, 2025 Regular Board of Education Meeting to be held at 162 S. York St.in Board rooms 215, 216, and 217 - Closed Session 5:30 p.m. Open Session 7:00 p.m. In accordance with Board Policy 2.230, members of the public may provide public comment at the meeting. The public will be allocated up to 3-minutes per speaker. The Board President has set up to 30-minutes as the length of time for the public comment section of the meeting. The Board Meetings continue to be live-streamed for viewing on the District’s website. Electronic public viewing can be found at BoardDocs BY CLICKING THE VIDEO BUTTON. https://go.boarddocs.com/il/elmhurst/Board.nsf/Public 1. Opening of Meeting Subject A. Call to Order at _________ p.m. Meeting Jan 14, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting to be held at 162 S. York St.in Board rooms 215, 216, and 217 - Closed Session 5:30 p.m. Open Session 7:00 p.m. Category 1. Opening of Meeting Type Procedural File Attachments Subject B. Roll Call Meeting Jan 14, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting to be held at 162 S. York St.in Board rooms 215, 216, and 217 - Closed Session 5:30 p.m. Open Session 7:00 p.m. Category 1. Opening of Meeting Type Procedural File Attachments 2. Closed Session Subject A. The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body or legal counsel for the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee of the public body or against legal counsel for the public body to determine its validity. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) Meeting Jan 14, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting to be held at 162 S. York St.in Board rooms 215, 216, and 217 - Closed Session 5:30 p.m. Open Session 7:00 p.m. Category 2. Closed Session Type Discussion File Attachments Subject B. Collective negotiating matters between the public body and its employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2) Meeting Jan 14, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting to be held at 162 S. York St.in Board rooms 215, 216, and 217 - Closed Session 5:30 p.m. Open Session 7:00 p.m. Category 2. Closed Session Type Discussion File Attachments Subject C. The placement of individual students in special education programs and other matters relating to individual students. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(10) Meeting Jan 14, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting to be held at 162 S. York St.in Board rooms 215, 216, and 217 - Closed Session 5:30 p.m. Open Session 7:00 p.m. Category 2. Closed Session Type Discussion File Attachments Subject D. Discussion of minutes of meetings lawfully closed under the Open Meetings Act, whether for purposes of approval by the body of the minutes or semi-annual review of the minutes as mandated by Section 2.06, 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(21) Meeting Jan 14, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting to be held at 162 S. York St.in Board rooms 215, 216, and 217 - Closed Session 5:30 p.m. Open Session 7:00 p.m. Category 2. Closed Session Type Discussion File Attachments 3. Reconvene to Open Session Subject A. Pledge of Allegiance Meeting Jan 14, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting to be held at 162 S. York St.in Board rooms 215, 216, and 217 - Closed Session 5:30 p.m. Open Session 7:00 p.m. Category 3. Reconvene to Open Session Type Procedural File Attachments 4. Spotlight/Recognition Subject A. Middle School Students- Illinois Music Educators Association (ILMEA) Meeting Jan 14, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting to be held at 162 S. York St.in Board rooms 215, 216, and 217 - Closed Session 5:30 p.m. Open Session 7:00 p.m. Category 4. Spotlight/Recognition Type Recognition File Attachments 4.A.- ILMEA 2024-25.pdf (508 KB) Subject B. Lincoln ES Spotlight Meeting Jan 14, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting to be held at 162 S. York St.in Board rooms 215, 216, and 217 - Closed Session 5:30 p.m. Open Session 7:00 p.m. Category 4. Spotlight/Recognition Type Recognition File Attachments 4.B.- Lincoln BOE Presentation Jan 2025 - Makers Space.pdf (2,066 KB) 5. Public Comments Subject A. There will be up to 30-minutes allocated for public comments with up to three (3) minutes per public comment speaker concerning items on this agenda, as well as communication, petitions, reports from citizens or representatives of other public agencies. Meeting Jan 14, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting to be held at 162 S. York St.in Board rooms 215, 216, and 217 - Closed Session 5:30 p.m. Open Session 7:00 p.m. Category 5. Public Comments Type Procedural File Attachments 6. Approval of Board Meeting Minutes Subject A. Approval of Regular Board Minutes: December 17, 2024 & Special Board Minutes: January 7, 2025 Meeting Jan 14, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting to be held at 162 S. York St.in Board rooms 215, 216, and 217 - Closed Session 5:30 p.m. Open Session 7:00 p.m. Category 6. Approval of Board Meeting Minutes Type Minutes NOTE: Once board minutes are approved, minutes will be posted and can be viewed on the specific meeting date in BoardDocs by clicking the "view minutes" icon. Approved board minutes can also be viewed on the District website File Attachments Subject B. Approval of Closed Session Minutes: December 17, 2024 & January 7, 2025 Meeting Jan 14, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting to be held at 162 S. York St.in Board rooms 215, 216, and 217 - Closed Session 5:30 p.m. Open Session 7:00 p.m. Category 6. Approval of Board Meeting Minutes Type Minutes File Attachments 7. Reports and Presentations Subject A. Abatement Presentation Meeting Jan 14, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting to be held at 162 S. York St.in Board rooms 215, 216, and 217 - Closed Session 5:30 p.m. Open Session 7:00 p.m. Category 7. Reports and Presentations Type Presentation File Attachments 7.A.- Memo - 2024 Tax Abatement - January Board Meeting.docx - Google Docs.pdf (100 KB) 7.A.- Abatement Presentation BOE 1.14.2025.pptx (1).pdf (2,066 KB) Subject B. Summer Programs 2025 Overview Meeting Jan 14, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting to be held at 162 S. York St.in Board rooms 215, 216, and 217 - Closed Session 5:30 p.m. Open Session 7:00 p.m. Category 7. Reports and Presentations Type Presentation File Attachments 7.B.- MEMO_ BOE Summer Programs 2025.docx - Google Docs.pdf (106 KB) 7.B.- Summer Programming Overview 2025 Board Presentation.pdf (9,448 KB) 8. Consent Agenda Subject A. Personnel Report Meeting Jan 14, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting to be held at 162 S. York St.in Board rooms 215, 216, and 217 - Closed Session 5:30 p.m. Open Session 7:00 p.m. Category 8. Consent Agenda Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action I move that the Board of Education approve the following consent agenda items: A. Personnel Report; B. Financial Reports; C. FOIA- Freedom of Information Act Requests; D. K-8 School Photography- Color Portraits Extension File Attachments 8.A.- 01_14_25 Small Packet.pdf (163 KB) Motion & Voting I move that the Board of Education approve the following consent agenda items: A. Personnel Report; B. Financial Reports; C. FOIA- Freedom of Information Act Requests; D. K-8 School Photography- Color Portraits Extension Motion by Kara Caforio, second by Elizabeth Hosler. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: James E Collins, Kara Caforio, Elizabeth Hosler, Athena Arvanitis, Kelly Asseff, Kelly Henry Not Present at Vote: Courtenae Trautmann Subject B. Financial Reports Meeting Jan 14, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting to be held at 162 S. York St.in Board rooms 215, 216, and 217 - Closed Session 5:30 p.m. Open Session 7:00 p.m. Category 8. Consent Agenda Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action I move that the Board of Education approve the following consent agenda items: A. Personnel Report; B. Financial Reports; C. FOIA- Freedom of Information Act Requests; D. K-8 School Photography- Color Portraits Extension File Attachments 8.B.- BOE Memo and Monthly Financial Reports.pdf (1,182 KB) 8.B.- 1 Jan 2025 AP Invoice Listing Report.pdf (4,234 KB) 8.B.- 2 Dec 2024 Summary Report by Object.pdf (18 KB) 8.B.- 3 Dec 2024 Revenue Report.pdf (8 KB) 8.B.- 4 Dec 2024 Payment Report.pdf (47 KB) 8.B.- 5 Dec 2024 Fund Summary Report.pdf (3 KB) 8.B.- 6 Dec 2024 Cash Balance Report.pdf (56 KB) 8.B.- 7 Dec 2024 Investment Summary Report.pdf (48 KB) 8.B.- 8 Dec 2024 Investment Detail Report.pdf (38 KB) 8.B.- 9 Dec 2024 Health Insurance.pdf (497 KB) 8.B.- 10 Dec 2024 Check Register Report.pdf (356 KB) Motion & Voting I move that the Board of Education approve the following consent agenda items: A. Personnel Report; B. Financial Reports; C. FOIA- Freedom of Information Act Requests; D. K-8 School Photography- Color Portraits Extension Motion by Kara Caforio, second by Elizabeth Hosler. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: James E Collins, Kara Caforio, Elizabeth Hosler, Athena Arvanitis, Kelly Asseff, Kelly Henry Not Present at Vote: Courtenae Trautmann Subject C. FOIA- Freedom of Information Act Requests Meeting Jan 14, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting to be held at 162 S. York St.in Board rooms 215, 216, and 217 - Closed Session 5:30 p.m. Open Session 7:00 p.m. Category 8. Consent Agenda Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action I move that the Board of Education approve the following consent agenda items: A. Personnel Report; B. Financial Reports; C. FOIA- Freedom of Information Act Requests; D. K-8 School Photography- Color Portraits Extension 4 FOIA requests for employee related documents| 3 Granted, 1 Pending 1 FOIA requests for bid results | Granted 1 FOIA request seeking residency settlement agreement | Granted File Attachments 8.C.- FOIA Summary- 1_14_24 - Google Docs.pdf (140 KB) Motion & Voting I move that the Board of Education approve the following consent agenda items: A. Personnel Report; B. Financial Reports; C. FOIA- Freedom of Information Act Requests; D. K-8 School Photography- Color Portraits Extension Motion by Kara Caforio, second by Elizabeth Hosler. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: James E Collins, Kara Caforio, Elizabeth Hosler, Athena Arvanitis, Kelly Asseff, Kelly Henry Not Present at Vote: Courtenae Trautmann Subject D. K-8 School Photography- Color Portraits Extension Meeting Jan 14, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting to be held at 162 S. York St.in Board rooms 215, 216, and 217 - Closed Session 5:30 p.m. Open Session 7:00 p.m. Category 8. Consent Agenda Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action I move that the Board of Education approve the following consent agenda items: A. Personnel Report; B. Financial Reports; C. FOIA- Freedom of Information Act Requests; D. K-8 School Photography- Color Portraits Extension IF PULLED FROM CONSENT, USE THIS MOTION: I move that the Board of Education approve K-8 School Photography- Color Portraits Extension File Attachments 8.D.- Color Portraits Extension January 2025.pdf (88 KB) Motion & Voting I move that the Board of Education approve the following consent agenda items: A. Personnel Report; B. Financial Reports; C. FOIA- Freedom of Information Act Requests; D. K-8 School Photography- Color Portraits Extension Motion by Kara Caforio, second by Elizabeth Hosler. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: James E Collins, Kara Caforio, Elizabeth Hosler, Athena Arvanitis, Kelly Asseff, Kelly Henry Not Present at Vote: Courtenae Trautmann 9. Agenda Action Items Subject A. Approval of "Resolution of the Board of Education Transferring Money from the Operations and Maintenance Funds to the Debt Service Fund" Meeting Jan 14, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting to be held at 162 S. York St.in Board rooms 215, 216, and 217 - Closed Session 5:30 p.m. Open Session 7:00 p.m. Category 9. Agenda Action Items Type Action Recommended Action I move that the Board of Education approve the "Resolution to Transfer Money from the Operation and Maintenance Funds to the Debt Service Fund" for the purpose of payment of debt certificates for FY25. File Attachments 9.A.- Memo 1.14.25 Resolution Transfer OM to Debt Service - Debt Certificates.pdf (85 KB) Motion & Voting I move that the Board of Education approve the "Resolution to Transfer Money from the Operation and Maintenance Funds to the Debt Service Fund" for the purpose of payment of debt certificates for FY25. Motion by Kelly Henry, second by Kelly Asseff. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: James E Collins, Kara Caforio, Elizabeth Hosler, Athena Arvanitis, Kelly Asseff, Kelly Henry Not Present at Vote: Courtenae Trautmann Subject B. Approval of Contract with First Student for School Transportation Services for the 2025-26 through 2029-30 School Years Meeting Jan 14, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting to be held at 162 S. York St.in Board rooms 215, 216, and 217 - Closed Session 5:30 p.m. Open Session 7:00 p.m. Category 9. Agenda Action Items Type Action Recommended Action I move that the Board of Education approve the contract with First Student for the 2025-26 through the 2029-30 school years with increases of 6.15%, 5.0%, 5.0%, 5.0%, and 5.0% as presented. File Attachments 9.B.- Memo - Recommend Approval First Student Contract Extension.pdf (163 KB) Motion & Voting I move that the Board of Education approve the contract with First Student for the 2025-26 through the 2029-30 school years with increases of 6.15%, 5.0%, 5.0%, 5.0%, and 5.0% as presented. Motion by Kelly Henry, second by Elizabeth Hosler. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: James E Collins, Kara Caforio, Elizabeth Hosler, Athena Arvanitis, Kelly Asseff, Kelly Henry Not Present at Vote: Courtenae Trautmann Subject C. Approval of Contract with Cottage Hill for Services during the 2025-26 through 2029-30 School Years Meeting Jan 14, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting to be held at 162 S. York St.in Board rooms 215, 216, and 217 - Closed Session 5:30 p.m. Open Session 7:00 p.m. Category 9. Agenda Action Items Type Action Recommended Action I move that the Board of Education approve the contract with Cottage Hill for the 2025-26 through the 2029-30 school years with increases of 6.15%, 5.0%, 5.0%, 5.0%, and 5.0% as presented. File Attachments 9.C.- Memo Recommend Approval Cottage Hill Contract Extension.docx - Google Docs.pdf (110 KB) Motion & Voting I move that the Board of Education approve the contract with Cottage Hill for the 2025-26 through the 2029-30 school years with increases of 6.15%, 5.0%, 5.0%, 5.0%, and 5.0% as presented. Motion by Kelly Henry, second by Kelly Asseff. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: James E Collins, Kara Caforio, Elizabeth Hosler, Athena Arvanitis, Kelly Asseff, Kelly Henry Not Present at Vote: Courtenae Trautmann 10. Superintendent's Communication Subject A. D205 Highlights Meeting Jan 14, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting to be held at 162 S. York St.in Board rooms 215, 216, and 217 - Closed Session 5:30 p.m. Open Session 7:00 p.m. Category 10. Superintendent's Communication Type Information File Attachments Subject B. Communication Highlights Meeting Jan 14, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting to be held at 162 S. York St.in Board rooms 215, 216, and 217 - Closed Session 5:30 p.m. Open Session 7:00 p.m. Category 10. Superintendent's Communication Type Information File Attachments 11. Board Communications Subject A. Board members present reports and/or share information to the full Board. Meeting Jan 14, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting to be held at 162 S. York St.in Board rooms 215, 216, and 217 - Closed Session 5:30 p.m. Open Session 7:00 p.m. Category 11. Board Communications Type Information File Attachments 12. Upcoming Meetings Subject A. February 5, 2025- Committee of the Whole Meeting at 5:30 p.m. - District 205 Center, Rooms 215 and 216 Meeting Jan 14, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting to be held at 162 S. York St.in Board rooms 215, 216, and 217 - Closed Session 5:30 p.m. Open Session 7:00 p.m. Category 12. Upcoming Meetings Type Information File Attachments Subject B. February 25, 2025- Board of Education Meeting at 7:00 p.m. - District 205 Center, Rooms 215, 216, and 217 Meeting Jan 14, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting to be held at 162 S. York St.in Board rooms 215, 216, and 217 - Closed Session 5:30 p.m. Open Session 7:00 p.m. Category 12. Upcoming Meetings Type Information File Attachments 13. End of Meeting Subject A. Adjournment Meeting Jan 14, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting to be held at 162 S. York St.in Board rooms 215, 216, and 217 - Closed Session 5:30 p.m. Open Session 7:00 p.m. Category 13. End of Meeting Type Procedural File Attachments