FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT PANEL FOR EAST ST. LOUIS SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 189

4 Tuesday, May 27, 2025 FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT PANEL FOR EAST ST. LOUIS SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 189 REGULAR MEETING East St. Louis School District 189 Administration Building 1005 State Street East St. Louis, IL 62201 12:00 p.m. URL: http://go.boarddocs.com/il/est189/Board.nsf 1. Call to Order Subject A. Roll Call Meeting May 27, 2025 - FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT PANEL FOR EAST ST. LOUIS SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 189 Category 1. Call to Order Type Procedural FOP Chair will call the meeting to order. File Attachments 2. PRAYER Subject A. Prayer Meeting May 27, 2025 - FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT PANEL FOR EAST ST. LOUIS SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 189 Category 2. PRAYER Type File Attachments 3. ADOPTION OF AGENDA Subject A. Adoption of Agenda Giving the Oversight Panel Chairperson Discretion to Take Agenda Items Out of Order. Meeting May 27, 2025 - FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT PANEL FOR EAST ST. LOUIS SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 189 Category 3. ADOPTION OF AGENDA Type Action, Procedural Recommended Action Motion to Approve the Agenda. File Attachments 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS Subject A. Public Comments Meeting May 27, 2025 - FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT PANEL FOR EAST ST. LOUIS SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 189 Category 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS Type Information, Procedural The Financial Oversight Panel (FOP) will hear comments from individuals who have requested to address the FOP . Please obtain and complete a Public Comment Card (located at the Security Desk) and submit to the FOP Secretary prior to the start of the Meeting. In order to honor everyone's time, please keep your comments to five minutes. File Attachments 5. PRESENTATIONS / RECOGNITIONS Subject A. Recognitions Meeting May 27, 2025 - FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT PANEL FOR EAST ST. LOUIS SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 189 Category 5. PRESENTATIONS / RECOGNITIONS Type Information, Recognition, Report Class of 2025 Earns Ove r $36 Milli on in Scholarships We are proud to celebrate the East St. Louis Senior High School Class of 2025! This year’s graduating class included 271 seniors who collectively earned $ 36,473,930 in college scholarships — a tremendous accomplishment that reflects their hard work and potential. This includes more than $21 million in academic scholarships and more than $15 million in athletic scholarships. Nearly every graduate has a solid post-secondary plan, including enrollment in 2- or 4-year colleges and universities, trade and technical schools, military service, or direct entry into the workforce. Some notable achievements of the Class of 2025 include: Six students earned their Associate’s Degrees from Southwestern Illinois College through the Running Start program , while many others earned college credits through dual enrollment opportunities at the high school. For the first time in district history , students earned the Career Pathway Endorsement Diploma Seal from the Illinois State Board of Education. This seal recognizes students who have completed a career-focused individual learning plan, instructional sequence, and work-based learning experiences that prepare them for success after high school. Students earning the Career Pathway Endorsement Diploma include: Three construction trades graduates earned the Manufacturing, Engineering, Technology, and Trades Career Pathway Endorsement . Four welding graduates earned the Manufacturing, Engineering, Technology, and Trades Pathway Endorsement . Thirteen nursing graduates earned the Health Care Science and Technology Pathway Endorsement . These accomplishments showcase the diverse talents and future-readiness of our students. Congratulations to the Class of 2025 — we are proud of their achievements and excited for all that lies ahead! High School Band Earns National Recognition at Atlanta Heritage Festival Over spring break, the East St. Louis Senior High School Band proudly represented the district at the Atlanta Heritage Festival , joining choirs, orchestras, and bands from across the country to compete and receive expert instruction and feedback from nationally recognized adjudicators. Under the direction of Band Director Delano Redmond, the talented student musicians earned 2nd Place in the Jazz Ensemble category , delivering a powerful performance that showcased their skill, dedication, and passion for music. This remarkable achievement highlights the strength of East St. Louis School District 189’s fine arts program and the Flyer spirit that drives our students to excellence. We congratulate Director Redmond and the entire band for their outstanding performance and continued commitment to musical excellence. Mason Clark Student Council Named 2025 Honor Council The Mason Clark Middle School Student Council has been recognized as a 2025 Honor Council by the Illinois Association of Junior High Student Councils (IAJHSC) . This distinguished recognition celebrates the council’s exceptional commitment to leadership, service, and school spirit throughout the academic year. The Honor Council distinction is awarded to student councils across Illinois that demonstrate excellence in planning and participation, while fostering a positive and engaged school culture. Adding to this achievement, Mason Clark student Michael Smith was elected to serve as the IAJHSC Southwest District Representative for the 2025–2026 term. His election continues a strong legacy of student leadership at Mason Clark, following in the footsteps of former student Ayanna Bennett, who previously served in the same role. Congratulations to the Mason Clark Student Council and Michael Smith for this outstanding accomplishment and for continuing to represent their school with pride and purpose. Mason-Clark Middle Beta Club Named National Beta School of Merit Mason-Clark Middle School has been honored with the National Beta School of Merit Award , a prestigious recognition that celebrates the school’s commitment to academic achievement, leadership, and service. To receive this distinction, schools must have National Beta Club members enrolled in all eligible grade levels — an accomplishment that reflects the dedication and excellence of Mason-Clark’s students and staff. The National Beta Club is one of the nation’s largest independent, non-profit educational youth organizations. It promotes character, leadership, service, and academic achievement — values that Mason-Clark students continue to embody both in and out of the classroom. We congratulate the Mason-Clark Middle School Beta Club on this outstanding achievement. Students Honored by Illinois Principals Association, Southwestern Region On Wednesday, April 30, 2025, the Southwestern Region of the Illinois Principals Association (IPA) hosted its Annual Student Recognition Breakfast at the O’Fallon Regency Conference Center. During this special event, we had the distinct honor of recognizing outstanding students from East St. Louis School District 189 — students who lead with humility, inspire those around them, and make a lasting, positive impact in their school communities. We are proud of their achievements and the example they set for their peers across the district. Congratulations to the following students for exemplifying leadership, character, and excellence: Mason Watson – Officer Elementary, Grade 4 Deonte Buntyn – Avant Elementary, Grade 5 Chrishonti Lewis – Lincoln Middle, Grade 8 Iriya Rencher – Mason/Clark Middle, Grade 8 Kelvin Burris, Jr. – Mason/Clark Middle, Grade 8 Loriahna Green – East St. Louis Senior High, Grade 12 Lawrence Powell – East St. Louis Senior High, Grade 12 Preschool Students Shine at Spelling Bee Vivian Adams Early Childhood Center hosted their annual preschool Spelling Bee in April. Participants did an excellent job spelling sight words in front of special guests including family members and district personnel. We congratulate the following winners and thank their teachers and families: 1st place - Syrah Wade (Teacher: Shelley Lumas) 2nd Place - Ava Smoot (Teacher: Airielle McKinney) 3rd Place - D’Cali Matthews-Hammond (Teacher: Jennifer Rayson) East St. Louis Senior High School Alumni Drafted into the NFL East St. Louis School District 189 proudly celebrates two outstanding East St. Louis Senior High School alumni who have been selected in the 2025 NFL Draft . Their achievement marks a significant milestone in their athletic and academic journeys - and serves as an inspiration to current and future Flyers. These remarkable graduates have demonstrated exceptional talent, discipline, and perseverance throughout their high school and collegiate careers. We are proud to recognize: Luther Burden , Wide Receiver, drafted by the Chicago Bears , from the University of Missouri Dominic Lovett , Wide Receiver, drafted by the Detroit Lions , from the University of Georgia (and formerly the University of Missouri) Their success is a testament to years of hard work, the support of their families, coaches, and educators, and the enduring spirit of Flyer Nation. National Credential Earned by Speech-Language Pathologist Congratulations to Sylvia Campbell-Blackburn, a Speech-Language Pathologist serving several district elementary schools, for earning the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). This prestigious national credential requires a master’s degree, completion of a clinical fellowship, a national exam, and ongoing professional development. Sylvia is the first SLP in the district to achieve this distinction — an outstanding accomplishment that reflects her dedication to excellence and ethical practice in the field. File Attachments May 2025 Recognitions.pdf (627 KB) 6. REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT'S STUDENT ADVISORY COUNCIL Subject A. Reports/Updates: Superintendent's Student Advisory Council Meeting May 27, 2025 - FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT PANEL FOR EAST ST. LOUIS SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 189 Category 6. REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT'S STUDENT ADVISORY COUNCIL Type Information, Report File Attachments 7. REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT Subject A. Reports/Updates: Superintendent Arthur Culver Meeting May 27, 2025 - FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT PANEL FOR EAST ST. LOUIS SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 189 Category 7. REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT Type Information, Report File Attachments 8. DISTRICT BUILDING & GROUNDS REPORT Subject A. Report/Updates: Joseph Haskell, Director Meeting May 27, 2025 - FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT PANEL FOR EAST ST. LOUIS SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 189 Category 8. DISTRICT BUILDING & GROUNDS REPORT Type Discussion, Information, Report File Attachments 1BG MAY 2025 (1).pdf (692 KB) 9. DISTRICT FINANCE REPORT Subject A. Report: Delfaye Jason, Chief School Business Official Meeting May 27, 2025 - FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT PANEL FOR EAST ST. LOUIS SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 189 Category 9. DISTRICT FINANCE REPORT Type Information, Report File Attachments Finance Report-D.Jason 5.13.25.pdf (209 KB) 10. ISBE REPORT Subject A. Report/Update: Michael Gum, ISBE Division Administrator Meeting May 27, 2025 - FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT PANEL FOR EAST ST. LOUIS SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 189 Category 10. ISBE REPORT Type Information, Report File Attachments 11. EXECUTIVE SESSION Subject A. Motion to Enter to Executive Session. A closed session in accordance with the Illinois Open Meeting Act (5 ILCS 120/2(c)) will be necessary to consider one or more of the following subjects: 120/2(c)(1) Employee appointments, employments, compensation, discipline, performance, dismissals or dismissal of specific employees, and complaints; 120/2(c)(2) Collective Negotiating Matters; 120/2(c)(5) Property Acquisition/Lease/Purchase; 120/2(c)(8) Security Procedures; 120/2(c)(11) Litigation; 120/2(c)(21) Closed Meeting Minutes Discussion/Review Meeting May 27, 2025 - FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT PANEL FOR EAST ST. LOUIS SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 189 Category 11. EXECUTIVE SESSION Type Action, Procedural Recommended Action Motion to Enter to Executive Session under the exceptions set forth in the Illinois Open Meetings Act (5 ILCS 120/2) as follows:.............................. A closed session in accordance with the Illinois Open Meeting Act (5 ILCS 120/2(c)) will be necessary to consider one or more of the following subjects including: 120/2(c)(1) Employee appointments, employments, compensation, discipline, performance, dismissals or dismissal of specific employees, and complaints 120/2(c)(2) Collective Negotiating Matters 120/2(c)(5) Property Acquisition / Lease / Purchase 120/2(c)(8) Security Procedures 120/2(c)(11) Actual/Potential Litigation 120/2(c)(21) Closed Meeting Minutes Discussion/Review File Attachments 12. OPEN SESSION Subject A. Motion to Reconvene in Open Session. Meeting May 27, 2025 - FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT PANEL FOR EAST ST. LOUIS SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 189 Category 12. OPEN SESSION Type Action, Information, Procedural Recommended Action Motion to Reconvene in Open Session. File Attachments 13. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS Subject A. Buildings and Grounds Committee Report Meeting May 27, 2025 - FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT PANEL FOR EAST ST. LOUIS SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 189 Category 13. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS Type Information, Report Attached you will find the respective Committee Report(s). Any financial item needing approval has been identified and will be found in either the Consent Action Agenda or the Action Agenda for FOP approval. File Attachments B&G Committee Report - MAY 5, 2025.pdf (10 KB) Subject B. Joint Curriculum & Policy Committee Report Meeting May 27, 2025 - FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT PANEL FOR EAST ST. LOUIS SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 189 Category 13. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS Type Information, Report Attached you will find the respective Committee Report(s). Any financial item needing approval has been identified and will be found in either the Consent Action Agenda or the Action Agenda for FOP approval. File Attachments 2A_3A_Minutes_Curriculum Reports_05.06.25.pdf (896 KB) Subject C. Finance Committee Report Meeting May 27, 2025 - FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT PANEL FOR EAST ST. LOUIS SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 189 Category 13. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS Type Information, Report Attached you will find the respective Committee Report(s). Any financial item needing approval has been identified and will be found in either the Consent Action Agenda or the Action Agenda for FOP approval. File Attachments Finance Meeting Minutes -5.13.25.pdf (355 KB) 14. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Subject A. Regular Meeting of April 30, 2025 Meeting May 27, 2025 - FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT PANEL FOR EAST ST. LOUIS SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 189 Category 14. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Type Action, Minutes Recommended Action Motion to approve the minutes as presented. The FOP will approve the minutes as presented. The minutes will be made public within 7 days of passage of this motion. File Attachments 15. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS MAY 21, 2025 Board of Education Meeting Subject A. Finance Items: Part B - H - Treasurer's Report, Part B - Board Bills $5,683,146.12, Payroll $3,407,811.46, Credit Card $60,627.07, Payroll Wire Transfers $2,812,744.18, A/P EFT's $3,103.30, W/C Claims $88,819.74, Part C Miscellaneous Cash Receipts $915,741.51, Part D Athletics $7,855.00, Part E Monies Returned and Miscellaneous Payments $0.00, Part F Open A/P $0.00, and Part H Overtime $27,247.91, for Month of April Meeting May 27, 2025 - FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT PANEL FOR EAST ST. LOUIS SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 189 Category 15. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS MAY 21, 2025 Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent), Discussion, Report Recommended Action Approval of District Finance Items - Parts B- H Part B - Board Bills April - $5,683,146.12 April Payroll $3,407,811.46; Credit Card $60,627.07; Payroll Wire Transfers $2,812,744.18; AP Wire Transfers $3,103.30; W/C Claims $88,819.74 Part C - Miscellaneous Receipts $915,741.51 Part D - Athletic Activity - $7,855.00 Revenue, $; Expenditures = $7,855.00 Part E - Money Returned from Expense Checks & Misc Payments $0.00 Part F - Projected Open Accounts Payable Un-Restricted $0.00 Part F - Projected Open Accounts Payable Necessary Unpaid $0.00 Part G - No Report Part H - Payroll Overtime $27,247.91 File Attachments 1F. Finance Committee Meeting Report ending APRIL 2025 (1).pdf (2,398 KB) April 2025 Payroll.pdf (3,939 KB) Subject B. Approval of Payment of Invoices for Legal Services from Becker, Hoerner & Ysursa, P.C. for the Month of April in the Amount of $11,765.25 Meeting May 27, 2025 - FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT PANEL FOR EAST ST. LOUIS SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 189 Category 15. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS MAY 21, 2025 Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent), Discussion Recommended Action Approval of payment of the invoices for legal services from Becker, Hoerner & Ysursa, P.C. for the month of April in the amount of $11,765.25 File Attachments Subject C. Approval for 7 Board members, the Superintendent, and 5 Cabinet members to attend the IASB / IASA / IASBO Annual Joint Conference, November 21-23, 2025, Chicago, IL. Cost: $9,360 (Registration: $520 X 13 = $6,760; + Housing Deposit: $200 X 13 = $2,600) Funding Source: District Meeting May 27, 2025 - FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT PANEL FOR EAST ST. LOUIS SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 189 Category 15. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS MAY 21, 2025 Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent), Discussion Recommended Action 3F. Approval for 7 Board members, the Superintendent, and 5 Cabinet members to attend the IASB / IASA / IASBO Annual Joint Conference, November 21-23, 2025, Chicago, IL. Cost: $9,360 (Registration: $520 X 13 = $6,760; + Housing Deposit: $200 X 13 = $2,600) Funding Source: District 3F. Approval for 7 Board members, the Superintendent, and 5 Cabinet members to attend the IASB / IASA / IASBO Annual Joint Conference , November 21-23, 2025, Chicago , IL. Cost: $9,360 (Registration: $520 X 13 = $6,760; + Housing Deposit: $200 X 13 = $2,600) Funding Source: District File Attachments Subject D. Approval of the designation of CSBO Delfaye Jason to develop the budgets in tentative form for East Saint Louis School District 189, the East St. Louis Area Joint Agreement, and the East Saint Louis Regional Vocational System Education for the fiscal year 2025-2026 Meeting May 27, 2025 - FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT PANEL FOR EAST ST. LOUIS SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 189 Category 15. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS MAY 21, 2025 Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent), Discussion Recommended Action Approval of the designation of CSBO Delfaye Jason to develop the budgets in tentative form for East Saint Louis School District 189, the East St. Louis Area Joint Agreement, and the East Saint Louis Regional Vocational System Education for the fiscal year 2025-2026 4F. Approval of the designation of CSBO Delfaye Jason to develop the budgets in tentative form for East Saint Louis School District 189, the East St. Louis Area Joint Agreement, and the East Saint Louis Regional Vocational System Education for the fiscal year 2025-2026 File Attachments Subject E. Approval to set a Public Hearing on August 19, 2025 at 4:45 pm Regarding the Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget for East St. Louis School District 189. Meeting May 27, 2025 - FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT PANEL FOR EAST ST. LOUIS SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 189 Category 15. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS MAY 21, 2025 Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent), Discussion Recommended Action Approval to set a Public Hearing on August 19, 2025 at 4:45 pm Regarding the Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget for East St. Louis School District 189. 5F. Consider approval to set a Public Hearing on August 19, 2025 at 4:45 pm Regarding the Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget for East St. Louis School District 189. File Attachments Subject F. Approval to set a Public Hearing on July 15, 2025 at 4:45 pm Regarding the Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget for the East St. Louis Area Joint Agreement and the East St. Louis Regional Vocational Education. Meeting May 27, 2025 - FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT PANEL FOR EAST ST. LOUIS SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 189 Category 15. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS MAY 21, 2025 Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent), Discussion Recommended Action Approval to set a Public Hearing on July 15, 2025 at 4:45 pm Regarding the Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget for the East St. Louis Area Joint Agreement and the East St. Louis Regional Vocational Education. 6F. Consider Approval to set a Public Hearing on July 15, 2025 at 4:45 pm Regarding the Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget for the East St. Louis Area Joint Agreement and the East St. Louis Regional Vocational Education. File Attachments Subject G. Approval of a contract with Athletico Physical Therapy to provide Athletic Training Services from September 2025 through September 2028. Cost: $206,904 Funding Source: District Meeting May 27, 2025 - FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT PANEL FOR EAST ST. LOUIS SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 189 Category 15. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS MAY 21, 2025 Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent), Discussion Recommended Action Approval of a contract with Athletico Physical Therapy to provide Athletic Training Services from September 2025 through September 2028. Cost: $206,904 Funding Source: District 7F. Approval of a contract with Athletico Physical Therapy to provide Athletic Training Services from September 2025 through September 2028. Cost: $206,904 Funding Source: District School Year-2025-2026 School Year 2026-27 School Year 2027-2028 September: $21,877 September: $22,971 September: $24,120 December: $21,877 December: $22,971 December: $24,120 March: $21,8177 March: $22,971 March: $24,120 Total: $65,631 Total: $68,913 Total: $72,360 File Attachments 7F. Term Amendment - East St Louis School District 189 6.1.2025 (1).pdf (1,058 KB) Subject H. Approval of the Annual Raptor Emergency Management Full Suite(4 Modules) renewal from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. Cost: $28,600.00 Funding Source:District Funds Meeting May 27, 2025 - FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT PANEL FOR EAST ST. LOUIS SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 189 Category 15. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS MAY 21, 2025 Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent), Discussion Recommended Action Approval of the Annual Raptor Emergency Management Full Suite(4 Modules) renewal from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. Cost: $28,600.00 Funding Source: District Funds 8F. Approval of the Annual Raptor Emergency Management Full Suite(4 Modules) renewal from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. Cost: $28,600.00 Funding Source: District Funds File Attachments 8F. Raptor Renewal Notice 107690.pdf (637 KB) Subject I. Approval of the Raptor Visitor Management Annual Access Fee from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 Cost: $8,340.00 Funding Source: District Funds Meeting May 27, 2025 - FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT PANEL FOR EAST ST. LOUIS SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 189 Category 15. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS MAY 21, 2025 Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent), Discussion Recommended Action Approval of the Raptor Visitor Management Annual Access Fee from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 Cost: $8,340.00 Funding Source: District Funds 9F. Consider approval of the Raptor Visitor Management Annual Access Fee from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 Cost: $8,340.00 Funding Source: District Funds File Attachments 9F. Raptor Renewal Notice 107659.pdf (637 KB) Subject J. Approval of the Purchase of Student Accident Insurance Renewal for Policy#11KTT8182513 Coverage from August 1, 2025 to August 1, 2026 in the Amount of $51,427 (Includes Basic Policy + sports coverage & required catastrophic coverage). Cost: $45,427 Funding Source: District Funds Meeting May 27, 2025 - FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT PANEL FOR EAST ST. LOUIS SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 189 Category 15. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS MAY 21, 2025 Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent), Discussion Recommended Action Approval of the Purchase of Student Accident Insurance Renewal for Policy#11KTT8182513 Coverage from August 1, 2025 to August 1, 2026 in the Amount of $51,427 (Includes Basic Policy + sports coverage & required catastrophic coverage). Cost: $45,427 Funding Source: District Funds 2BG. Approval of the Purchase of Student Accident Insurance Renewal for Policy#11KTT8182513 Coverage from August 1, 2025 to August 1, 2026 in the Amount of $51,427 (Includes Basic Policy + sports coverage & required catastrophic coverage). Cost: $45,427 Funding Source: District Funds File Attachments 2BG. East St Louis SD Renewal App 2025.pdf (842 KB) Subject K. Approval of Use of Premise Requests Meeting May 27, 2025 - FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT PANEL FOR EAST ST. LOUIS SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 189 Category 15. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS MAY 21, 2025 Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent), Discussion Recommended Action Approval of Use of Premise Requests as presented. Use of Premises Requests: 3BG. Consider a request from The Burton and Craig Shields Foundation to use the gymnasium at Mason Clark Middle School on Sunday August 10th 2025 from 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. for the Community Cuts for Kids 2025. Fee: TBD (pending security/police/tech 4.22.25) (requesting waiver of fees) Board approved waiving fee Addendum 5-8-25 4BG. Consider a request from City of Champions Basketball Game to use the gymnasium at East St. Louis Senior High School on Saturday June 14th 2025 from 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. for the Local Basketball Game. Fee: $2,757.20 5BG . Consider a request from United congregations of Metro East to use the gymnasium at East St. Louis Senior High School on Saturday June 21st 2025 from 5:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. for the 3rd Annual Boxing Invitational for Gun Violence Awareness Month Fee: $ $6,725.14 (requesting to pay $2,000) Addendum 5-13-25 6BG . Consider a request from East St. Louis CTA to use the tennis court and restroom facilities at East St. Louis Senior High School from Saturday, May 17, 2025 through September 16, 2025 for tennis lessons, tournaments and summer camp as per the attached schedule. Fee: $1,410.12 File Attachments 3BG. Craig Black Foundation Community Cuts for Kids 8.10.2025_001 (1).pdf (1,263 KB) 4BG [FACILITY USE APPLICATIONS] HS GYM - City of Champions Basketball 6.14.25 - signed (1) (2).pdf (5,897 KB) 5BG [FACILITY USE APPLICATIONS] HS GYM - United Congregations of Metro East Boxing 6.21.25 signed (1) (2).pdf (5,289 KB) 6BG [FACILITY USE APPLICATIONS] HS Tennis Court - East St Louis CTA.pdf (910 KB) Subject L. Approval of Professional Development Requests and Addendums. Approximate Cost $ 481,131.20 Meeting May 27, 2025 - FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT PANEL FOR EAST ST. LOUIS SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 189 Category 15. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS MAY 21, 2025 Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent), Discussion Recommended Action Approval of Professional Development Requests and Addendum(s) as presented. Approximate Cost: $ 481,131.20 File Attachments 4A_5A_Minutes_Curric Prof Dev_Addendum 05.08.25 (1).pdf (192 KB) 16. APPROVAL OF ACTION AGENDA ITEMS MAY 21, 2025 Board of Education Meeting Subject A. Approval of Personnel Report/Addendums and Contracts. Meeting May 27, 2025 - FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT PANEL FOR EAST ST. LOUIS SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 189 Category 16. APPROVAL OF ACTION AGENDA ITEMS MAY 21, 2025 Board of Education Meeting Type Action, Discussion, Report Recommended Action Motion to Approve the Personnel Report - Employments, Separations, Contracts & Addendums. File Attachments Subject B. Approval of Curriculum Action Items 7.A List and Addendums. Approximate Cost: $583,189.86 + 5% Medicaid Billing Meeting May 27, 2025 - FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT PANEL FOR EAST ST. LOUIS SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 189 Category 16. APPROVAL OF ACTION AGENDA ITEMS MAY 21, 2025 Board of Education Meeting Type Action, Discussion, Report Recommended Action Motion to Approve the Curriculum Action Items 7.A List and Addendums. Approximate Cost: $ 7.A. Action Items: Consider approval of the continuation of membership with Infinitec Assistive Technology Coalition through FY 26. Cost: $3,700.00 Funding Source: District Funds Special Education Consider approval of the annual trainer certification and license fee with Deborah Harris, Inc. for access to professional development and collaboration on inclusive practices for students with disabilities. Cost: $3,500.00 Funding Source: FY26 IDEA Flow-Through Grant Consider approval of renewal for therapy service agreement with The Stepping Stones Group for Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy services for students with disabilities for the 25-26 SY. Cost: $500,000.00 Funding Source: District Funds Special Education Consider approval of renewal contract with EmbraceIEP for 1-year program license for the 25-26 school year for continued use of Embrace IEP and 504. Cost: $14,967.16 Funding Source: District Funds Special Education Consider approval of renewal of contract with EmbraceDS for a 1-year contract to perform Medicaid Fee for Service billing for the 25-26 school year. Cost: $ (5% of monies collected through Medicaid billing) Funding Source: District Funds Special Education Consider approval of the contract School Medicaid Consulting, LLC for development of a school Medicaid program. Cost: $6,000.00 Funding Source: District Funds Special Education Consider approval of the contract with Cope Care Services, LLC to provide supplemental door-to-door services for students with disabilities. Cost: $25,000.00 Funding Source: District Funds Special Education Consider approval of N2Y/Everway renewal licenses for (7) teachers who utilize the supplemental curriculum for students with disabilities with significant cognitive delays. Cost: $11,872.70 Funding Source: District Funds Special Education Consider approval of a clinical education affiliation agreement with the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign for future principal internships serving at School District 189. Cost: $0 Consider approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with the St. Clair Regional Office of Education regarding the partnership for truancy services and the non-duplication of services for truant students. Cost: $0 Consider approval of MOU with St. Louis Black Repertory Company (PO# 255591; date changed to June 6) to provide a cultural performance for Juneteenth during summer camp at Officer Elementary School. Cost: $ 550.00 Funding Source: FSCS grant Consider approval of a contract with Go International for language and cultural programming for students. Cost: $600.00 Funding Source: FSCS Grant Consider approval of the FY26 Consolidated District Plan. Cost: $0 R Addendum 5-8-25 (Board Approved 12-3-24 - Change Funding Source Only) Consider approval of an independent Contractor Agreement with Spencer Taylor to provide after-school support to students in the area of basic basketball fundamental skills. Cost: $5,000.00 Funding Source: CURES Grant 21st Century Grant Addendum 5-14-25 Consider Approval of the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Membership Renewal for the 2025-2026 School Year. Cost: $0 Total: $583,189.86 + 5% of all FY26 Medicaid Billing . File Attachments 7A. 1 Infinitec Assistive Technology Coalition.pdf (484 KB) 7A. 2 Deborah Harris, Inc.pdf (1,222 KB) 7A. 3 The Stepping Stones Group.pdf (974 KB) 7A. 4 EmbraceIEP.pdf (1,077 KB) 7A. 5 EmbraceDS.pdf (1,081 KB) 7A. 6 School Medicaid Consulting, LLC.pdf (617 KB) 7A. 7 Cope Care Services, LLC.pdf (230 KB) 7A. 8 N2Y-Everway.pdf (162 KB) 7A. 9 Agreement with University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.pdf (931 KB) 7A. 10 MOU with St. Clair Regional Office of Education-50.pdf (412 KB) 7A. 11 MOU with St. Louis Black Repertory Company.pdf (770 KB) 7A. 12 Contract with GO International.pdf (1,028 KB) 7A. 13 FY26 Consolidated District Plan.pdf (12,316 KB) Subject C. Approval of Worker's Compensation Settlement Agreement(s). Meeting May 27, 2025 - FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT PANEL FOR EAST ST. LOUIS SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 189 Category 16. APPROVAL OF ACTION AGENDA ITEMS MAY 21, 2025 Board of Education Meeting Type Action, Discussion Recommended Action Motion to Approve Worker's Compensation Settlement Agreement(s) as discussed in Closed Session. File Attachments Subject D. Approval of Separation Agreement(s) Meeting May 27, 2025 - FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT PANEL FOR EAST ST. LOUIS SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 189 Category 16. APPROVAL OF ACTION AGENDA ITEMS MAY 21, 2025 Board of Education Meeting Type Action, Discussion Recommended Action Motion to approve the Superintendent's recommendation File Attachments 17. OLD BUSINESS Subject A. Old Business Meeting May 27, 2025 - FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT PANEL FOR EAST ST. LOUIS SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 189 Category 17. OLD BUSINESS Type File Attachments 18. NEW BUSINESS Subject A. Approval of the Proposed 2025-2026 FOP Regular Meeting Schedule Meeting May 27, 2025 - FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT PANEL FOR EAST ST. LOUIS SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 189 Category 18. NEW BUSINESS Type Action, Discussion Recommended Action Approval of the Proposed 2025-2026 FOP Regular Meeting Schedule File Attachments 2025-2026 FOP Meeting Schedule.pdf (527 KB) 19. ANNOUNCEMENTS Subject A. Meeting Dates: June 23, 2025 Meeting May 27, 2025 - FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT PANEL FOR EAST ST. LOUIS SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 189 Category 19. ANNOUNCEMENTS Type Information File Attachments 20. ADJOURNMENT Subject A. Motion to adjourn the meeting. Meeting May 27, 2025 - FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT PANEL FOR EAST ST. LOUIS SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 189 Category 20. ADJOURNMENT Type Action Recommended Action Motion to Adjourn the Meeting. File Attachments