Board of Education MEETING AGENDA

4 Monday, April 28, 2025 Board of Education MEETING AGENDA A meeting of the Board of Education of School District U-46 will begin at 5:30 p.m., Monday, April 28, 2025, at the Educational Services Center, 355 East Chicago Street, Elgin, IL 60120, in Room 140. The Board of Education will move to Closed Session immediately following the Call to Order and Roll Call. The Board of Education will begin the Public Session at the conclusion of Closed Session. The meeting will livestream via Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86970598423 as well as simultaneously on the District's YouTube Channel. Public comments may be made in person at the meeting. In order for us to prepare appropriately, please complete a Request to Speak form at https://forms.gle/u6mguyWSPPpYsxJy5 prior to 7:00 p.m., April 28, 2025. If you are participating via Zoom, call 1-312-626-6799 promptly at 7:00 p.m., Monday, April 28, 2025, for your public comment. The webinar ID needed when you call-in is 869 7059 8423. Please be sure to list your telephone number on the Request to Speak form as that will be the way to decipher your attendance. Those wishing to make a public comment must attend the meeting either via Zoom or in person at 355 East Chicago Street, Elgin, IL 60120. Public comments can also be submitted to Board@u-46.org. Please put "Public Comment" in the subject line so these can be summarized at the meeting and posted to BoardDocs. Those not interested in making a public comment are strongly encouraged to view the meeting on the District's YouTube Channel. For more information on the District's public comment guidelines, please visit https://www.u-46.org/Page/9067. The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Education will be held on Monday, May 5, 2025, in the same format as noted above. 1. Board Meeting - 5:30 p.m. Subject A. Call to Order - Ms. Owens Meeting Apr 28, 2025 - Board of Education MEETING AGENDA Category 1. Board Meeting - 5:30 p.m. Type Action, Procedural File Attachments Subject B. Roll Call (Room 140) Meeting Apr 28, 2025 - Board of Education MEETING AGENDA Category 1. Board Meeting - 5:30 p.m. Type Action, Procedural File Attachments 2. Move to Closed Session - Ms. Owens Subject A. Move to Closed Session Meeting Apr 28, 2025 - Board of Education MEETING AGENDA Category 2. Move to Closed Session - Ms. Owens Type Action, Procedural File Attachments 3. Information re: the Discipline, Performance, Appointment, Employment or Reclassification of an Employee - Dr. Johnson 4. Pending, Probable or Imminent Litigation - Dr. Johnson 5. Collective Negotiating Matters Between the School Board and its Employees or Their Representatives, or Deliberations Concerning Salary Schedules for One or More Classes of Employees - Dr. Johnson 6. Review of Closed Session Minutes 7. Move to Open Session (Public Business Session is to begin at 7:00 p.m.) - Ms. Owens Subject A. Motion to Recess until 7:00 p.m. (If Necessary) Meeting Apr 28, 2025 - Board of Education MEETING AGENDA Category 7. Move to Open Session (Public Business Session is to begin at 7:00 p.m.) - Ms. Owens Type Action, Procedural File Attachments Subject B. Pledge of Allegiance Meeting Apr 28, 2025 - Board of Education MEETING AGENDA Category 7. Move to Open Session (Public Business Session is to begin at 7:00 p.m.) - Ms. Owens Type Procedural File Attachments 8. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING - SCHOOL DISTRICT U-46 WAIVERS - Administration will present the following information regarding Waivers Subject A. Courses in Physical Education Meeting Apr 28, 2025 - Board of Education MEETING AGENDA Category 8. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING - SCHOOL DISTRICT U-46 WAIVERS - Administration will present the following information regarding Waivers Type Information The requested waiver will allow for elementary physical education to take place less than the required 3 days per week in grades 1-6 due to physical space constraints. File Attachments 9. PUBLIC HEARING PROCESS - Dr. Johnson Subject A. Presentation of Waiver Meeting Apr 28, 2025 - Board of Education MEETING AGENDA Category 9. PUBLIC HEARING PROCESS - Dr. Johnson Type Presentations The Hearing is opened by a single declaration by the Board President, Melissa Owens. Lela Majstorovic, Deputy Superintendent of Instruction, Brian Tennison, Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning, Celia Banks, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, and Tracey Jakaitis, Coordinator of Student Wellness and Physical Education, will be present to explain the Waiver and answer any Board questions. File Attachments 33-77 Waiver Application.pdf (369 KB) Memorandum re Elementary PE Waiver.pdf (170 KB) Subject B. Comments from the Public Meeting Apr 28, 2025 - Board of Education MEETING AGENDA Category 9. PUBLIC HEARING PROCESS - Dr. Johnson Type Discussion This is an opportunity for the audience to make any comments regarding the Waiver. File Attachments Subject C. Public Hearing Meeting Apr 28, 2025 - Board of Education MEETING AGENDA Category 9. PUBLIC HEARING PROCESS - Dr. Johnson Type Action The Hearing is closed by a single declaration by the Board President. File Attachments 10. Strategic Plan Report - Dr. Johnson (Board Policy 2:20 - Powers and Duties of the Board of Education; Indemnification) Subject A. U-46 Student Summit Meeting Apr 28, 2025 - Board of Education MEETING AGENDA Category 10. Strategic Plan Report - Dr. Johnson (Board Policy 2:20 - Powers and Duties of the Board of Education; Indemnification) Type Report Mahitha Ratakonda of Elgin High School, Thomas Akemann of Larkin High School, Dhanvi Dhandapani of Bartlett High School, as well as Logan Iott of South Elgin High School, will provide the Board of Education with a report on the U-46 Student Summit held on March 27, 2025. File Attachments Superintendent Student Advisory Strategic Plan Update 2025.pdf (8,075 KB) 11. Comments from the Audience - Ms. Owens Subject A. Public Comments Meeting Apr 28, 2025 - Board of Education MEETING AGENDA Category 11. Comments from the Audience - Ms. Owens Type Information The intent of this item is to provide an opportunity for the audience input to the Board of Education in accordance with the Board of Education's public comments procedure. For further information on the Board of Education's public comments procedure, please see School District U-46's website . File Attachments 12. Other Business - Board Member and Superintendent Update, If Necessary Subject A. Additional Information Meeting Apr 28, 2025 - Board of Education MEETING AGENDA Category 12. Other Business - Board Member and Superintendent Update, If Necessary Type Information This is an opportunity for the Board of Education Members, including the Student Board of Education Member, and the Superintendent to update each other and the public regarding their activities. File Attachments Subject B. FOIA Requests - 5 Meeting Apr 28, 2025 - Board of Education MEETING AGENDA Category 12. Other Business - Board Member and Superintendent Update, If Necessary Type Dr. Suzanne Johnson, Superintendent, will report on the attached requests for information under the Freedom of Information Act. File Attachments FOIAs.pdf (91 KB) 13. Consent Agenda - Dr. Johnson Subject A. Personnel Report and Workers' Compensation Cases Meeting Apr 28, 2025 - Board of Education MEETING AGENDA Category 13. Consent Agenda - Dr. Johnson Type Action (Consent) File Attachments 2025-04-28 Personnel Report1.pdf (90 KB) Subject B. Minutes of Board Meeting February 24, 2025 Meeting Apr 28, 2025 - Board of Education MEETING AGENDA Category 13. Consent Agenda - Dr. Johnson Type Action (Consent) The February 24, 2025 open session minutes are attached for the Board's review. File Attachments 2.24.2025 Open Session Minutes.pdf (175 KB) Subject C. Termination of Betty J. Bass – Driver's Assistant Meeting Apr 28, 2025 - Board of Education MEETING AGENDA Category 13. Consent Agenda - Dr. Johnson Type Action (Consent) File Attachments Subject D. Termination of Diana I. Estrada – Food SVC Asst Lead Meeting Apr 28, 2025 - Board of Education MEETING AGENDA Category 13. Consent Agenda - Dr. Johnson Type Action (Consent) File Attachments Subject E. Termination of Alexander G. Garcia – Food SVC Technician Meeting Apr 28, 2025 - Board of Education MEETING AGENDA Category 13. Consent Agenda - Dr. Johnson Type Action (Consent) File Attachments Subject F. Termination of Victor P. Cuevas – Bus Driver-Route Meeting Apr 28, 2025 - Board of Education MEETING AGENDA Category 13. Consent Agenda - Dr. Johnson Type Action (Consent) File Attachments Subject G. Bid - Plant Operations - Bartlett Elementary School Emergency Generator Installation, Clinton Elementary School Emergency Generator Installation, and Hillcrest Elementary School Emergency Generator Replacement, Project #s 535-25, 653-25, and 929-25 Meeting Apr 28, 2025 - Board of Education MEETING AGENDA Category 13. Consent Agenda - Dr. Johnson Type Action (Consent) File Attachments Proposal - Generators Installation w. Attachment.pdf (260 KB) Subject H. Bid - Early Learner Initiatives Department - Early Learners Furniture Meeting Apr 28, 2025 - Board of Education MEETING AGENDA Category 13. Consent Agenda - Dr. Johnson Type Action (Consent) File Attachments Proposal - Early Learners Furniture w. Attachment.pdf (278 KB) Subject I. Bid - Plant Operations - Bartlett, Elgin, Larkin, South Elgin, and Streamwood High Schools Backstop Replacement, Project #2072-25 Meeting Apr 28, 2025 - Board of Education MEETING AGENDA Category 13. Consent Agenda - Dr. Johnson Type Action (Consent) File Attachments Proposal - High School Backstops w. Attachments.pdf (436 KB) Subject J. Bid - Plant Operations - Highland Elementary Domestic Water Piping Replacement, Project #902-25 Meeting Apr 28, 2025 - Board of Education MEETING AGENDA Category 13. Consent Agenda - Dr. Johnson Type Action (Consent) File Attachments Proposal - Highland Domestic Water w. Attachments.pdf (267 KB) Subject K. Bid - Plant Operations - Bartlett High School Pathways Phase One: Automotive and Engineering and Phase Two: Culinary Arts and Healthcare Science Renovation, Project #210-25 Meeting Apr 28, 2025 - Board of Education MEETING AGENDA Category 13. Consent Agenda - Dr. Johnson Type Action (Consent) File Attachments Proposal - BHS Pathways w. Attachments.pdf (432 KB) Subject L. Bid - Plant Operations - Coleman Elementary School Roof Replacement, Project #686-25 Meeting Apr 28, 2025 - Board of Education MEETING AGENDA Category 13. Consent Agenda - Dr. Johnson Type Action (Consent) File Attachments Proposal - Coleman Roof w. Attachments.pdf (435 KB) Subject M. Proposal - Plant Operations - Vermeer Brush Chipper Meeting Apr 28, 2025 - Board of Education MEETING AGENDA Category 13. Consent Agenda - Dr. Johnson Type Action (Consent) File Attachments Proposal - Vermeer Brush Chipper w. Attachment.pdf (235 KB) Subject N. Proposal - Plant Operations - Hilltop Elementary Playground Playset Replacement Meeting Apr 28, 2025 - Board of Education MEETING AGENDA Category 13. Consent Agenda - Dr. Johnson Type Action (Consent) File Attachments Proposal - Hilltop Playground Replacement w. Attachment.pdf (953 KB) Subject O. Proposal - Plant Operations - Pre-K Playground Playsets and Surfacing Meeting Apr 28, 2025 - Board of Education MEETING AGENDA Category 13. Consent Agenda - Dr. Johnson Type Action (Consent) File Attachments Proposal - Pre-K Playgrounds Purchase w. Attachments.pdf (3,627 KB) Subject P. Contract Renewal - Information Services - Microsoft Licenses Meeting Apr 28, 2025 - Board of Education MEETING AGENDA Category 13. Consent Agenda - Dr. Johnson Type Action (Consent) File Attachments Proposal - Microsoft Licenses w. Attachment.pdf (220 KB) Subject Q. Contract - Information Services - Google Workspace Meeting Apr 28, 2025 - Board of Education MEETING AGENDA Category 13. Consent Agenda - Dr. Johnson Type Action (Consent) File Attachments Proposal - Google Workspace w. Attachment.pdf (187 KB) Subject R. Contract - Information Services - Mindsight/Fortinet Firewall Meeting Apr 28, 2025 - Board of Education MEETING AGENDA Category 13. Consent Agenda - Dr. Johnson Type Action (Consent) File Attachments Proposal - Mindsight Fortinet Firewall w. Attachment.pdf (300 KB) Subject S. Building Permit - 1 Meeting Apr 28, 2025 - Board of Education MEETING AGENDA Category 13. Consent Agenda - Dr. Johnson Type Action (Consent) Administration recommends the Board of Education approve the attached application for submission to the Kane County Regional Office of Education for issuance of a building permit for the following projects: Larkin High School Roof, U-46 Project No. 274-25 Board Policy 4:150 - Facility Management and Building Programs File Attachments LHS Roof Permit.pdf (103 KB) 14. Discussion/Action - Dr. Johnson Subject A. Itemized Bills - April 28, 2025 Meeting Apr 28, 2025 - Board of Education MEETING AGENDA Category 14. Discussion/Action - Dr. Johnson Type Discussion, Action Dr. Frank Williams, Assistant Superintendent of Finance, will respond to questions from the Board of Education regarding the attached bills. Administration recommends the Board of Education approve the List of Bills in the amount of $27,407,559.98. File Attachments 04-28-25 BOE LOB.pdf (202 KB) 04-28-25 Accounts by Vendor.pdf (106 KB) Subject B. Recommendation for 2025-2026 Student Advisor to the Board of Education Meeting Apr 28, 2025 - Board of Education MEETING AGENDA Category 14. Discussion/Action - Dr. Johnson Type Discussion, Action Members of the Superintendent's Student Advisory Council, Mahitha Ratakonda of Elgin High School, Thomas Akemann of Larkin High School, as well as Logan Iott of South Elgin High School, will join Dr. Suzanne Johnson, Superintendent, in recommending the two finalists, in order of preference, to be the eighteenth Student Advisor to the Board of Education. File Attachments Subject C. High School Career and Technical Education Childhood Education Curriculum Resource Proposal Meeting Apr 28, 2025 - Board of Education MEETING AGENDA Category 14. Discussion/Action - Dr. Johnson Type Discussion, Action Celia Banks, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, and Doreen Roberts, Coordinator of Career and Technical Education, will be available for questions relating to the High School Career and Technical Education Childhood Education Curriculum Resource Proposal. File Attachments 2025 CTE Childhood Education Curriculum Resource Proposal.pdf (152 KB) HS CTE Childhood Education 2025 Presentation.pdf (778 KB) Subject D. High School Career and Technical Education Culinary Arts Curriculum Resource Proposal Meeting Apr 28, 2025 - Board of Education MEETING AGENDA Category 14. Discussion/Action - Dr. Johnson Type Discussion Celia Banks Director of Curriculum and Instruction, and Doreen Roberts, Coordinator of Career and Technical Education, will be available for questions relating to the High School Career and Technical Education Culinary Arts Curriculum Resource Proposal. File Attachments 2025 CTE Culinary Arts Curriculum Resource Proposal.pdf (149 KB) HS CTE Culinary Arts 2025 Presentation.pdf (1,866 KB) 15. Other Business - Employee Matters (Board Policy 5.290 - Suspension and Dismissal of Support Staff Members) Subject A. DUTU Grievance #01-01-25 Step III Meeting Apr 28, 2025 - Board of Education MEETING AGENDA Category 15. Other Business - Employee Matters (Board Policy 5.290 - Suspension and Dismissal of Support Staff Members) Type Action File Attachments 16. Other Business - Dr. Johnson Subject A. Investment Report for the Third Quarter Meeting Apr 28, 2025 - Board of Education MEETING AGENDA Category 16. Other Business - Dr. Johnson Type Report Dr. Frank Williams, Assistant Superintendent of Finance, will present the attached Investment Report for the third quarter and will respond to questions from the Board of Education. Board Policy 4:30 - Revenue and Investments File Attachments 3rd Quarter Investment Report.pdf (398 KB) 17. Work Session - Resolutions Subject A. Resolution Amending the Current Administrators' Employment Contract Meeting Apr 28, 2025 - Board of Education MEETING AGENDA Category 17. Work Session - Resolutions Type Discussion Trisha Olson, Chief Legal Officer, and Mark Moore, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, will respond to questions from the Board of Education regarding the attached resolution. Administration recommends the Board of Education approve this Resolution Amending the Administrators' Contract and Benefits Document. File Attachments 2539 - Resolution Amending Administrator Contract - 2025-2026 w. Attachments.pdf (261 KB) Subject B. Resolution Declaring the Need to Continue Usage of Temporary Classrooms Meeting Apr 28, 2025 - Board of Education MEETING AGENDA Category 17. Work Session - Resolutions Type Discussion Sheila Downs, Executive Director of Facilities, will present the attached Resolution and updated summary list of mobile classrooms that will be used in the FY 2026 school year, and will respond to questions from the Board of Education. The FY 2026 Temporary Facility Reports are attached and contain a Part I and Part II. Administration recommends the Board of Education approve the Resolution Declaring the Need to Continue Usage of Temporary Classrooms. Board Policy 4:150 - Facility Management and Building Programs File Attachments 2538 - Resolution Declaring the Need to Continue Usage of Temporary Classrooms.pdf (88 KB) Applications for Continued Use of Temporary Classrooms.pdf (2,757 KB) 18. Work Session - Bids/Proposals (Board Policy 4:60 - Purchases and Contracts) Subject A. Bid - Operations - Unite U-46 Kimball Middle School Project Abatement - Phase 1B and 1C Meeting Apr 28, 2025 - Board of Education MEETING AGENDA Category 18. Work Session - Bids/Proposals (Board Policy 4:60 - Purchases and Contracts) Type Discussion Brian Lindholm, Chief of Staff, and Dr. Ann Williams, Deputy Superintendent of Operations, will present the attached proposal summary and will respond to questions from the Board of Education. Administration recommends award to the lowest responsible bidder, CEC Environmental, Inc. in the amount of $282,025.00, including partial Alternate #1, and full Alternates #2, #3, and #4, and requests authorization for district administration to execute related documents. This expenditure will be charged to the Capital Projects Fund. The cost is included in the budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. Board Policy 4:150 - Facility Management and Building Programs File Attachments Proposal - Unite U-46 Kimball MS Project Abatement-Phases 1B and 1C w. Attachment.pdf (1,185 KB) Subject B. Bid - Operations - Unite U-46 Kimball Middle School Project - Electrical and Technology Infrastructure Meeting Apr 28, 2025 - Board of Education MEETING AGENDA Category 18. Work Session - Bids/Proposals (Board Policy 4:60 - Purchases and Contracts) Type Discussion Brian Lindholm, Chief of Staff, and Dr. Ann Williams, Deputy Superintendent of Operations, will present the attached proposal summary and will respond to questions from the Board of Education. Administration recommends award to the lowest responsible bidder, Low Voltage Solutions, in the amount of $639,616.00, and requests authorization for district administration to execute related documents. This expenditure will be charged to the Capital Projects Fund. The cost is included in the budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. Board Policy 4:150 - Facility Management and Building Programs File Attachments Proposal - Unite U-46 Kimball MS Electrical and Tech Infrastructure w. Attachments.pdf (842 KB) Subject C. Bid - Operations - Unite U-46 New Elgin Middle School Meeting Apr 28, 2025 - Board of Education MEETING AGENDA Category 18. Work Session - Bids/Proposals (Board Policy 4:60 - Purchases and Contracts) Type Discussion Brian Lindholm, Chief of Staff, and Dr. Ann Williams, Deputy Superintendent of Operations, will present the attached proposal summary and will respond to questions from the Board of Education. Administration recommends awarding the following bidding packages to the lowest responsible bidders, in the total amount of $67,427,140.00, in addition to the award of Alternate 1 in the amount of $16,068.00, and requests authorization for district administration to execute related documents: Recommended Bidder Low Base Bid Premium Concrete, Inc. $ 4,870,000.00 Midwest Masonry, Inc. $ 6,985,900.00 Affordable Welding US, Inc. $ 5,824,000.00 Straub Builders, Inc. $ 2,818,450.00 Straub Builders, Inc. $ 2,578,450.00 Straub Builders, Inc. $ 1,497,450.00 Adler Roofing & Sheet Metal Inc. $ 4,144,700.00 H&Z Fireproofing Inc. $ 57,884.00 C.A.D. Contract Glazing Inc. $ 2,454,500.00 Security Builders Supply Co. $ 1,142,190.00 LJ Morse Construction Co. $ 4,198,845.00 K&J Painting, LLC $ 573,680.00 E&K Companies $ 1,449,750.00 H2I Group $ 260,050.00 CCI Flooring Inc. $ 163,700.00 H2I Group $ 508,175.00 Straub Builders, Inc. $ 236,450.00 H2I Group $ 500,197.00 Great Lakes Hotel Supply Co $ 766,694.00 TK Elevator Corp. $ 165,000.00 Absolute Fire Protection Inc. $ 588,400.00 CR Leonard Plumbing $ 3,446,750.00 Flo-Tech Mechanical Systems $ 6,969,000.00 Hy-Power Electric Company $ 12,350,000.00 Berger Contractors, Inc. $ 1,297,000.00 Abbey Construction Co., Inc. $ 759,925.00 Twin Oaks Landscaping $ 820,000.00 Subtotal $ 67,427,140.00 This expenditure will be charged to the Capital Projects Fund. The cost is included in the budget for the 2024-2025 through 2026-2027 fiscal years. Board Policy 4:150 - Facility Management and Building Programs File Attachments Proposal - Unite U-46 New Elgin MS-Multiple Packages w. Attachments.pdf (451 KB) Subject D. Bid - Food and Nutrition Services - Food Service Equipment, Bid #344 Meeting Apr 28, 2025 - Board of Education MEETING AGENDA Category 18. Work Session - Bids/Proposals (Board Policy 4:60 - Purchases and Contracts) Type Discussion Aaron Nowak, Director of Food and Nutrition Services, will present the attached proposal summary and will respond to questions from the Board of Education. Administration recommends award to the lowest responsible bidders, Sam Tell and Son, Inc. in the amount of $21,494.97, and TriMark Marlinn, in the amount of $343,582.99, for the total amount of $365,077.96, and requests authorization for district administration to execute related documents. This expenditure will be charged to the Operations and Maintenance Fund. The cost is included in the budget for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. Board Policy 4:60 - Purchases and Contracts File Attachments Proposal - FNS Equipment Bid w. Attachment.pdf (231 KB) Subject E. Bid - Plant Operations - Warehouse Roof Replacement, Project #2073-25 Meeting Apr 28, 2025 - Board of Education MEETING AGENDA Category 18. Work Session - Bids/Proposals (Board Policy 4:60 - Purchases and Contracts) Type Discussion Sheila Downs, Executive Director of Facilities, will present the attached proposal summary and will respond to questions from the Board of Education. Administration recommends award to the lowest responsible bidder, Alder Roofing and Sheet Metal, Inc., in the amount of $742,325.00, and requests authorization for district administration to execute related documents. This expenditure will be charged to the Operations and Maintenance Fund. The cost is included in the budget for the 2024-2025 through 2025-2026 fiscal years. Board Policy 4:60 - Purchases and Contracts File Attachments Proposal - Warehouse Roof Replacement w. Attachments.pdf (435 KB) Subject F. Bid - Office of Schools - Elementary Supply Kits Meeting Apr 28, 2025 - Board of Education MEETING AGENDA Category 18. Work Session - Bids/Proposals (Board Policy 4:60 - Purchases and Contracts) Type Discussion Dr. Annette Acevedo, Assistant Superintendent of Schools, will present the attached proposal summary and will respond to questions from the Board of Education. Administration recommends award to the lowest responsible bidder, Pala Supply Company, Inc. in the amount of $599,688.00, and requests authorization for district administration to execute related documents. This expenditure will be charged to the Education Fund. The cost is included in the budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. Board Policy 4:60 - Purchases and Contracts File Attachments Proposal - SY25 Elementary Students Supply Kits w. Attachments.pdf (241 KB) Subject G. Proposal - Plant Operations - Picnic Pavilion Phase Two: Elgin High School Memorial Field Meeting Apr 28, 2025 - Board of Education MEETING AGENDA Category 18. Work Session - Bids/Proposals (Board Policy 4:60 - Purchases and Contracts) Type Discussion Sheila Downs, Executive Director of Facilities, will present the attached proposal summary and will respond to questions from the Board of Education. Administration recommends approval of the proposal from GameTime c/o Cunningham Recreation in the amount of $173,715.24, and requests authorization for district administration to execute related documents. This expenditure will be charged to the Operations and Maintenance Fund. The cost is included in the budget for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. Board Policy 4:60 - Purchases and Contracts File Attachments Proposal - EHS Picnic Pavilion Phase 2 w. Attachment.pdf (345 KB) Subject H. Proposal - Curriculum and Instruction - Character Strong Meeting Apr 28, 2025 - Board of Education MEETING AGENDA Category 18. Work Session - Bids/Proposals (Board Policy 4:60 - Purchases and Contracts) Type Discussion Dr. Leatrice Satterwhite, Assistant Superintendent of Equity and Innovation, Michele Chapman, Director of Post-Secondary Success, and Celia Banks, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, will present the attached proposal summary and will respond to questions from the Board of Education. Administration recommends approval of the proposal from CharacterStrong in the amount of $32,686.85, and requests authorization for district administration to execute related documents. This expenditure will be charged to the Education Fund. The cost is included in the budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. Board Policy 6:210 - Instructional Materials File Attachments Proposal - CharacterStrong w. Attachment.pdf (189 KB) 19. Work Session - Contracts Over $35,000.00 (Board Policy 4:60 - Purchases and Contracts) Subject A. Contract Renewal - Curriculum and Instruction - Britannica Education Subscription Meeting Apr 28, 2025 - Board of Education MEETING AGENDA Category 19. Work Session - Contracts Over $35,000.00 (Board Policy 4:60 - Purchases and Contracts) Type Discussion Brian Tennison, Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning, Celia Banks, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, and Jacquelyn Johnson, Coordinator of Literacy and Libraries, will present the attached proposal summary and will respond to questions from the Board of Education. Administration recommends approval of the contract renewal with Britannica Education in the amount of $75,449.22, and requests authorization for district administration to execute related documents . This expenditure will be charged to the Education Fund. This cost is included in the budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. Board Policy 6:210 - Instructional Materials File Attachments Proposal - Britannica Education w. Attachment.pdf (277 KB) Subject B. Contract Renewal - Curriculum and Instruction - Learning A-Z Meeting Apr 28, 2025 - Board of Education MEETING AGENDA Category 19. Work Session - Contracts Over $35,000.00 (Board Policy 4:60 - Purchases and Contracts) Type Discussion Brian Tennison, Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning, Celia Banks, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, and Jacquelyn Johnson, Coordinator of Literacy and Libraries, will present the attached proposal summary and will respond to questions from the Board of Education. Administration recommends approval of the contract renewal with Learning A-Z in the amount of $1,839,300.00, and requests authorization for district administration to execute related documents . This expenditure will be charged to the Education Fund. This cost is included in the budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. Board Policy 6:210 - Instructional Materials File Attachments Proposal - Learning A-Z w. Attachment.pdf (297 KB) Subject C. Contract Renewal - Curriculum and Instruction - Scholastic Classroom Magazines Meeting Apr 28, 2025 - Board of Education MEETING AGENDA Category 19. Work Session - Contracts Over $35,000.00 (Board Policy 4:60 - Purchases and Contracts) Type Discussion Brian Tennison, Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning, Celia Banks, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, and Jacquelyn Johnson, Coordinator of Literacy and Libraries, will present the attached proposal summary and will respond to questions from the Board of Education. Administration recommends approval of the contract renewal with Scholastic Classroom Magazines in the amount of $174,788.24, and requests authorization for district administration to execute related documents . This expenditure will be charged to the Education Fund. This cost is included in the budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. Board Policy 6:210 - Instructional Materials File Attachments Proposal - Scholastic News w. Attachment.pdf (290 KB) Subject D. Contract - Curriculum and Instruction - Better Lesson Meeting Apr 28, 2025 - Board of Education MEETING AGENDA Category 19. Work Session - Contracts Over $35,000.00 (Board Policy 4:60 - Purchases and Contracts) Type Discussion Brian Tennison, Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning, Celia Banks, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, and Jacquelyn Johnson, Coordinator of Literacy and Libraries, will present the attached proposal summary and will respond to questions from the Board of Education. Administration recommends approval of the contract with Better Lesson in the amount of $266,000.00, and requests authorization for district administration to execute related documents . This expenditure will be charged to the Education Fund. This cost is included in the budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. Board Policy 5:100 - Staff Professional Learning Program File Attachments Proposal - Better Lesson w. Attachment.pdf (714 KB) 20. Comments from the Audience (If Necessary) - Board President Subject A. Public Comments Meeting Apr 28, 2025 - Board of Education MEETING AGENDA Category 20. Comments from the Audience (If Necessary) - Board President Type Information The intent of this item is to provide an opportunity for the audience input to the Board of Education in accordance with the Board of Education's public comments procedure. For further information on the Board of Education's public comments procedure, please see School District U-46's website . File Attachments 21. Adjournment - Ms. Owens Subject A. Adjourn the Meeting Meeting Apr 28, 2025 - Board of Education MEETING AGENDA Category 21. Adjournment - Ms. Owens Type Action Recommended Action The Board of Education adjourn the Meeting. File Attachments 22. Information Items 23. Enclosures Subject A. Memorandum from Dr. Suzanne Johnson to the Board of Education Regarding Response to Board Inquiry - April 28, 2025 Meeting Apr 28, 2025 - Board of Education MEETING AGENDA Category 23. Enclosures Type Please see attached memorandum from Dr. Suzanne Johnson, Superintendent, to the Board of Education in response to Board inquiry. File Attachments Subject B. Public Comments Received on Board@u-46.org - April 28, 2025 Meeting Apr 28, 2025 - Board of Education MEETING AGENDA Category 23. Enclosures Type File Attachments