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0 Wednesday, October 9, 2024 7:00 p.m. - REGULAR MEETING On Wednesday, October 9, 2024, the Personnel Committee of the Board of School Inspectors will hold a meeting at 6:00 p.m. Following the Personnel Committee Meeting, no earlier than 7:00 p.m., the Board of School Inspectors will hold a Regular Meeting. The meeting will take place in the gymnasium at Lynne Thigpen Elementary School, 207 S. Midland Avenue, Joliet, Illinois, with entry through door #1 located in the front of the building. Aracelis C. Popadich, Secretary Board of School Inspectors Any individual with a disability requesting a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the public meeting should contact Aracelis C. Popadich, Board Secretary, at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. The Board Secretary can be reached via telephone at 815-740-3196 ext. 8207 or via email at apopadich@joliet86.org. OPENING ITEMS Subject CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL Meeting Oct 9, 2024 - 7:00 p.m. - REGULAR MEETING Category OPENING ITEMS Type Procedural File Attachments Subject PLEDGE TO THE FLAG AND PEACE PLEDGE Meeting Oct 9, 2024 - 7:00 p.m. - REGULAR MEETING Category OPENING ITEMS Type Procedural Pledge of Allegiance I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Peace Pledge I am a peace builder, I pledge to praise people, To give up put downs. I will build peace at home, at school, and in my community every day. File Attachments RECOGNITION Subject MARYCREST EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER RECOGNITION Meeting Oct 9, 2024 - 7:00 p.m. - REGULAR MEETING Category RECOGNITION Type Recognition File Attachments Subject BOARD AND SUPERINTENDENT COMMENTS Meeting Oct 9, 2024 - 7:00 p.m. - REGULAR MEETING Category RECOGNITION Type Discussion, Procedural File Attachments Subject FARRAGUT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL RECOGNITION Meeting Oct 9, 2024 - 7:00 p.m. - REGULAR MEETING Category RECOGNITION Type Recognition File Attachments Subject BOARD AND SUPERINTENDENT COMMENTS Meeting Oct 9, 2024 - 7:00 p.m. - REGULAR MEETING Category RECOGNITION Type Discussion, Procedural File Attachments Subject PERSHING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL RECOGNITION Meeting Oct 9, 2024 - 7:00 p.m. - REGULAR MEETING Category RECOGNITION Type Recognition File Attachments Pershing Board Presentation 10_9_24.pdf (52,133 KB) Subject BOARD AND SUPERINTENDENT COMMENTS Meeting Oct 9, 2024 - 7:00 p.m. - REGULAR MEETING Category RECOGNITION Type Discussion, Procedural File Attachments REPORT Subject STANDARD BASED GRADING Meeting Oct 9, 2024 - 7:00 p.m. - REGULAR MEETING Category REPORT Type Information, Reports File Attachments Board Meeting Standards Based Presentation.pdf (1,456 KB) Subject BOARD AND SUPERINTENDENT COMMENTS Meeting Oct 9, 2024 - 7:00 p.m. - REGULAR MEETING Category REPORT Type Discussion, Procedural File Attachments ROUTINE REPORTS Subject SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT Meeting Oct 9, 2024 - 7:00 p.m. - REGULAR MEETING Category ROUTINE REPORTS Type Information, Reports SUPERINTENDENT REPORT Theresa Rouse, Ed.D. October 9, 2024 Activities/Meetings Groundbreaking Activities Emergency E-Learning Day WJOL Interview Warehouse Workers for Justice Air Quality Monitoring Meeting IASB Three Rivers Board Meeting Weapons Detection Monitoring System Presentation JJC State of the College Presentation School Site Visits Department Meetings Superintendent’s Articulation Meeting Spanish Community Center Board & Committee Meetings Upcoming Items on the Superintendent’s Calendar: October 14: Columbus Day Holiday – Schools and JFK are closed October 15: Pershing Site Visit October 16: Woodland Site Visit October 18: Marycrest Site Visit October 18: Principal for a Day October 21: Thigpen Site Visit October 22: Eisenhower Site Visit October 22: Foundation Meeting October 23: NAMI Advisory Board Meeting October 24: Joliet Chamber Luncheon October 25: Gompers Site Visit October 28: Sanchez Site Visit October 29: Sandburg Site Visit November 1: Forest Park Site Visit November 5: Election Day – Schools and JFK are closed November 6: National Superintendents Roundtable Virtual Meeting November 7: Women’s Leadership Meeting November 8: ROE Superintendents Meeting November 11: Veterans Day – Schools and JFK are closed November 12: Spanish Community Center Committee Meeting November 12: Chamber Education Committee Meeting November 13: Community Foundation of Will County Committee Meeting November 13: Board Meeting November 22-24: IASB Joint Annual Conference November 25: Institute Day – No Student Attendance November 26: Parent/Teacher Conferences – No Student Attendance November 27: Schools are closed November 28-29: Thanksgiving Holiday – Schools and JFK are closed December 4: Superintendent’s Holiday Social December 5: Women’s Leadership Meeting December 9: IASA/ISBE Advisory Committee Meeting in Springfield December 10: Spanish Community Center Committee Meeting December 10: Chamber Education Committee Meeting December 11: Community Foundation of Will County Committee Meeting December 11: Board Meeting at Thigpen December 12: Spanish Community Center Board Meeting December 20: School Improvement Day – No PM classes for students Dec 23 – Jan 3: Winter Break January 6: Institute Day January 7: Students Resume Classes January 8: Community Foundation of Will County Committee Meeting January 9: Women’s Leadership Meeting January 14: Spanish Community Center Committee Meeting January 14: Chamber Education Committee Meeting January 15: Board Meeting at Sanchez January 20: Martin Luther King Jr Day – Schools and JFK are closed File Attachments Subject BOARD COMMENTS Meeting Oct 9, 2024 - 7:00 p.m. - REGULAR MEETING Category ROUTINE REPORTS Type Discussion, Procedural File Attachments Subject FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT REQUESTS Meeting Oct 9, 2024 - 7:00 p.m. - REGULAR MEETING Category ROUTINE REPORTS Type Information, Reports JOLIET BOARD OF SCHOOL INSPECTORS REGULAR MEETING, OCTOBER 9, 2024 INFORMATIONAL MEMO FOR INFORMATION SUBJECT: FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT REQUESTS DATE RECEIVED AND STATUS OF RESPONSE REQUESTOR REQUEST Received 9/20/2024 Response Sent 9/27/2024 Jessica Purvis I am requesting copies of contracts for each vendor the school district has contracted with to provide speech and language services. The requested contracts should include rate information. The purpose of this request is to assess current rates and to potentially provide less costly speech therapy services to the district. Contracts provided should be from the following time periods: 2024-2025 school year 2023-2024 school year 2022-2023 school year Received 9/17/2024 Response Sent 9/24/2024 NBC 5 B. Haeberle I am requesting copies of any contracts, service/lease/licensing agreements, brochures, solution briefs, memoranda of understanding that the District 86 holds with Evolv, CEIA, Garrett, Soundthinking or LineV. This is a non-commercial request done for the purposes of newsgathering. Received 9/12/2024 Response Sent 9/18/2024 Zipbuffalo.com J. Cunningham We are looking for existing, already maintained electronic records (without copying, scanning, or printing) of the following data. Vendors: A list of all vendors your institution has used from 2022-01-01 onward. For each vendor include 1. Vendor Name 2. Vendor Contact Name 3. Vendor Contact Email 4. Vendor Procurement Method Purchase Orders: A list of all purchase orders dated 2022-01-01 onward. For each purchase order include 1. Purchase date 2. Vendor name 3. Line item details 4. Line item quantity 5. Line item price Contacts: A list of all current employee / staff contact information. For each member include 1. First Name 2. Last Name 3. Position Title 4. Department 5. Employment Type ie: full-time, part-time, contractor 6. General Office Phone Number 7. Direct Office Phone Number 8. Email Address Importantly, a similar request was recently made by SmartProcure or GovSpend in 2019 or even more recently and you might already have files referencing this information. We would prefer up to date information, but if the request will take a long time to complete, it would be great if you could send the SmartProcure data in the meantime. File Attachments PUBLIC COMMENT Subject OPPORTUNITY FOR VISITORS TO SPEAK Meeting Oct 9, 2024 - 7:00 p.m. - REGULAR MEETING Category PUBLIC COMMENT Type Procedural, Public Comments Public Participation at School Board Meetings and Petitions to the Board The Board has established a 45-minute time period during each regular and special open meeting of the Board, for any person to comment to or ask questions of the School Board ( public participation ), subject to reasonable constraints established and recorded in this policy. The Board listens to comments or questions during public participation. When public participation takes less time than these times, it shall end. During any regular and special open meeting of a Board Committee, the Board has established a time period equal to twenty percent (20%) of the scheduled time of said committee meeting, for any person to comment to or ask questions of the School Board ( public participation ), subject to the reasonable constraints established and recorded in this policy. When public participation takes less time than this time, it shall end. To preserve sufficient time for the Board to conduct its business, any person appearing before the Board is expected to follow these guidelines: Address the Board only from the podium (if provided), at the appropriate time as indicated on the agenda and when recognized by the Board President/Presiding Officer. Use a sign-in sheet, if requested. Identify oneself and be brief. Ordinarily, the time for any one person to address the Board during public participation shall be limited to three minutes. Repetitive comments may be limited. If multiple individuals wish to address the Board on the same subject, the group is encouraged to appoint a spokeperson. Observe the Board President's/Presiding Officer's authority to: Shorten of the time for each person to address the Board during public participation to conserve time and give the maximum number of people an opportunity to speak; Determine procedural matters regarding public participation not otherwise covered in Board policy. Conduct oneself with respect and civility toward others and otherwise abide by Board policy, 8:30, Visitors to and Conduct on School Property . Petitions or written correspondence to the Board shall be presented to the School Board in the next regular Board Packet. File Attachments CLOSED SESSION Subject MOTION TO GO INTO CLOSED SESSION Meeting Oct 9, 2024 - 7:00 p.m. - REGULAR MEETING Category CLOSED SESSION Type Action, Procedural Recommended Action Motion to go into closed session under the following exceptions: Section 2(c)(1), Section 2(c)(2), Section 2(c)(8), Section 2(c)(9), Section 2(c)(10), Section 2(c)(11), and Section 2(c)(21) as described. Motion to go into closed session under the following exceptions: Section 2 (c)(1) – Appointment, Employment Compensation, Discipline, Performance or Dismissal of Specific Employees or Hearing a Complaint Against an Employee. Section 2 (c)(2) – Collective Negotiating Matters or Deliberations Concerning Salary Schedules for Classes of Employees. Section 2 (c)(8) - Security procedures, school building safety and security, and the use of personnel and equipment to respond to an actual, a threatened, or a reasonably potential danger to the safety of employees, students, staff, the public, or public property. Section 2 (c)(9) & Section 2 (c)(10) – Student Discipline and other Matters Relating to Individual Students. Section 2 (c)(11) – Pending, Probable or Imminent Litigation. Section 2 (c)(21) – Closed Session Minutes. File Attachments Motion & Voting Motion to go into closed session under the following exceptions: Section 2(c)(1), Section 2(c)(2), Section 2(c)(8), Section 2(c)(9), Section 2(c)(10), Section 2(c)(11), and Section 2(c)(21) as described. Motion by Jesse M Smith, second by Delia Ulloa-Jimenez. Final Resolution: Motion Carried AYE: Gwendolyn R Ulmer, R Emil Standfield, Matthew J Pritz, Elvis L Madison Jr, Jesse M Smith, Sandra Aguirre, Delia Ulloa-Jimenez Subject RECONVENE MEETING Meeting Oct 9, 2024 - 7:00 p.m. - REGULAR MEETING Category CLOSED SESSION Type Procedural File Attachments CONSENT AGENDA Subject INTRODUCTION Meeting Oct 9, 2024 - 7:00 p.m. - REGULAR MEETING Category CONSENT AGENDA Type Procedural “Consent Agenda” The action items listed under the Consent Agenda are routine business items that will be adopted by a single motion of the Board unless a Board Member or the Superintendent requests an item be removed from the Consent Agenda, discussed, and voted on separately. File Attachments Subject MINUTES OF POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING Meeting Oct 9, 2024 - 7:00 p.m. - REGULAR MEETING Category CONSENT AGENDA Type Action (Consent), Minutes Recommended Action Motion to approve and adopt the minutes of the Policy Committee Meeting held September 11, 2024. Minutes View Minutes for Sep 11, 2024 - 6:00 p.m. - COMMITTEE MEETING - POLICY Approval and adoption of the minutes of the Policy Committee Meeting held September 11, 2024. File Attachments The action items listed under the Consent Agenda are routine business items that will be adopted by a single motion of the Board unless a Board Member or the Superintendent requests an item be removed from the Consent Agenda, discussed, and voted on separately. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the consent agenda as presented. Motion by Jesse M Smith, second by Gwendolyn R Ulmer. Final Resolution: Motion Carried AYE: Gwendolyn R Ulmer, R Emil Standfield, Matthew J Pritz, Elvis L Madison Jr, Jesse M Smith, Sandra Aguirre, Delia Ulloa-Jimenez Subject MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING Meeting Oct 9, 2024 - 7:00 p.m. - REGULAR MEETING Category CONSENT AGENDA Type Action (Consent), Minutes Recommended Action Motion to approve and adopt the minutes of the Regular Meeting held September 11, 2024. Minutes View Minutes for Sep 11, 2024 - 7:00 p.m. - REGULAR MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING Approval and adoption of the minutes of the Regular Meeting held September 11, 2024. File Attachments The action items listed under the Consent Agenda are routine business items that will be adopted by a single motion of the Board unless a Board Member or the Superintendent requests an item be removed from the Consent Agenda, discussed, and voted on separately. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the consent agenda as presented. Motion by Jesse M Smith, second by Gwendolyn R Ulmer. Final Resolution: Motion Carried AYE: Gwendolyn R Ulmer, R Emil Standfield, Matthew J Pritz, Elvis L Madison Jr, Jesse M Smith, Sandra Aguirre, Delia Ulloa-Jimenez Subject MINUTES OF CLOSED SESSION Meeting Oct 9, 2024 - 7:00 p.m. - REGULAR MEETING Category CONSENT AGENDA Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Motion to approve and adopt the minutes of closed session meeting held, August 14, 2024. Approval and adoption of the minutes of the closed session meeting of August 14, 2024, pursuant to Section 2.06 of the Open Meetings Act. The Board of School Inspectors reviewed these minutes on September 11, 2024 and determined that the need for confidentiality exists. Therefore, the minutes of the closed session meeting held August 14, 2024 are approved and remain confidential and not available for public inspection. File Attachments The action items listed under the Consent Agenda are routine business items that will be adopted by a single motion of the Board unless a Board Member or the Superintendent requests an item be removed from the Consent Agenda, discussed, and voted on separately. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the consent agenda as presented. Motion by Jesse M Smith, second by Gwendolyn R Ulmer. Final Resolution: Motion Carried AYE: Gwendolyn R Ulmer, R Emil Standfield, Matthew J Pritz, Elvis L Madison Jr, Jesse M Smith, Sandra Aguirre, Delia Ulloa-Jimenez Subject MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING Meeting Oct 9, 2024 - 7:00 p.m. - REGULAR MEETING Category CONSENT AGENDA Type Action (Consent), Minutes Recommended Action Motion to approve and adopt the minutes of the Special Meeting held September 25, 2024. Minutes View Minutes for Sep 25, 2024 - 5:30 p.m. - SPECIAL MEETING Approval and adoption of the minutes of the Special Meeting held September 25, 2024. File Attachments The action items listed under the Consent Agenda are routine business items that will be adopted by a single motion of the Board unless a Board Member or the Superintendent requests an item be removed from the Consent Agenda, discussed, and voted on separately. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the consent agenda as presented. Motion by Jesse M Smith, second by Gwendolyn R Ulmer. Final Resolution: Motion Carried AYE: Gwendolyn R Ulmer, R Emil Standfield, Matthew J Pritz, Elvis L Madison Jr, Jesse M Smith, Sandra Aguirre, Delia Ulloa-Jimenez Subject REPORT NO. 72 - PAYROLL, TREASURER'S REPORT AND BILLS Meeting Oct 9, 2024 - 7:00 p.m. - REGULAR MEETING Category CONSENT AGENDA Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Approve the report as submitted and adopt the resolution. JOLIET BOARD OF SCHOOL INSPECTORS REGULAR MEETING, OCTOBER 9, 2024 VOLUME 67 - REPORT NO. 72 FOR ACTION SUBJECT: PAYROLL, TREASURER'S REPORT AND BILLS A. PAYROLLS FOR TWO WEEKS ENDING SEPTEMBER 13, 2024 FOR TWO WEEKS ENDING SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 INSTRUCTION $2,023,921.00 INSTRUCTION $2,054,372.39 SUPPORT SERV. PUPIL $260,101.70 SUPPORT SERV. PUPIL $265,371.34 SUPPORT SERV. INSTR. $183,948.42 SUPPORT SERV. INSTR. $184,007.68 SUPPORT SERV. ADMIN. $106,213.65 SUPPORT SERV. ADMIN. $103,690.29 SUPP. SERV. SCHOOL ADM $257,843.20 SUPP. SERV. SCHOOL ADM $258,143.77 SUPPORT SERV. BUSINESS $145,233.07 SUPPORT SERV. BUSINESS $148,165.57 SUPPORT SERV. CENTRAL $103,467.06 SUPPORT SERV. CENTRAL $99,730.26 BUILDING SUPPORT SERV. $265,405.26 BUILDING SUPPORT SERV. $269,229.36 TOTAL PAYROLL $3,346,133.36 TOTAL PAYROLL $3,382,710.66 EDUCATIONAL FUND $3,071,509.56 EDUCATIONAL FUND $3,105,651.10 BUILDING FUND $265,405.26 BUILDING FUND $269,229.36 TRANSPORTATION FUND $9,218.54 TRANSPORTATION FUND $7,830.20 B. TREASURER'S REPORT - SEPTEMBER, 2024 BEGINNING OF MONTH BALANCE RECEIPTS DISBURSEMENTS END OF MONTH BALANCE EDUCATION FUND $119,575,191.50 $20,401,200.87 $12,542,500.28 $127,433,892.09 OPER & MAINT FUND 28,612,807.62 2,973,328.56 4,578,326.10 27,007,810.08 DEBT SERVICE 3,942,485.04 4,346,227.08 - 8,288,712.12 TRANSPORTATION 13,018,025.74 1,115,647.43 86,845.07 14,046,828.10 IMRF/SOC. SEC. 2,846,028.86 1,391,643.79 355,630.90 3,882,041.75 CAPITAL PROJECTS 97,731,289.55 11,432,676.99 1,456,215.81 107,707,750.73 WORKING CASH 8,985,050.83 - 8,275,000.00 710,050.83 TORT FUND 15,476.71 33,653.53 - 49,130.24 LIFE SAFETY FUND 384,923.88 42,311.39 1,670.00 425,565.27 $275,111,279.73 $41,736,689.64 $27,296,188.16 $289,551,781.21 DEPOSITORIES OF FUNDS INTEREST BEARING CHECKING FIXED RATE INVESTMENTS TOTAL HARRIS BANK JOLIET (PAYROLL) $1,000,000.00 - $1,000,000.00 HARRIS BANK JOLIET (GENERAL) 6,186,376.15 - 6,186,376.15 PETTY CASH 3,000.00 - 3,000.00 ILLINOIS FUNDS 25,631,991.92 - 25,631,991.92 FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES 5,270,692.11 21,530,835.00 26,801,527.11 FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES (2023 BONDS) 565,475.41 13,764,717.00 14,330,192.41 FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES (2024 BONDS) 2,561,503.50 75,063,893.64 77,625,397.14 PMA INVESTMENTS - GENERAL FUNDS - 84,397,990.24 84,397,990.24 PMA LIQUID ASSET FUND (GENERAL FUND) 13,821,037.32 36,142,739.10 49,963,776.42 PMA LIQUID ASSET FUND (STATE CONSTR) - 296,386.32 296,386.32 PMA LIQUID ASSET FUND (2022 BONDS) 3,315,143.50 - 3,315,143.50 TOTAL FUNDS $58,355,219.91 $231,196,561.30 $289,551,781.21 C. PAYROLLS, HEALTH CLAIMS AND UTILITIES AND BOND PAYMENTS FOR SEPTEMBER, 2024: EDUCATIONAL $4,967,364.17 OPER & MAINT 397,091.97 DEBT SERVICE - TRANSPORTATION 5,527.86 IMRF/SOC. SEC. 355,630.90 LIFE SAFETY - CAPITAL PROJECTS - $5,725,614.90 D. RESOLUTION TO APPROVE PAYMENT OF THE OCTOBER 9, 2024 BILLS AND PAYMENT OF THE BMO HARRIS BANK P-CARD. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of School Inspectors of Joliet Public Schools District 86, Will County, Illinois, as follows: SECTION 1: The Board of School Inspectors for Joliet Public Schools District 86 hereby approves the payment of the October 9, 2024 bills. SECTION 2: The Board of School Inspectors for Joliet Public Schools District 86 hereby approves payment of the BMO Harris Bank P-Card on October 15, 2024 in the amount of $40, 318.58 SECTION 3: This Resolution will be in full force and effect immediately upon its passage. ADOPTED this 9th day of October 2024 by the following roll call vote. AYES _______ NAYS _______ ABSENT _______ JOLIET PUBLIC SCHOOLS DISTRICT 86 BOARD OF SCHOOL INSPECTORS ________________________________ Elvis L. Madison, Jr., President ________________________________ Aracelis C. Popadich, Secretary RECOMMENDATION: Approve the report as submitted and adopt the resolution. File Attachments 9 OCT 2024 MONTHLY FINANCIALS REPORT.pdf (2,024 KB) The action items listed under the Consent Agenda are routine business items that will be adopted by a single motion of the Board unless a Board Member or the Superintendent requests an item be removed from the Consent Agenda, discussed, and voted on separately. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the consent agenda as presented. Motion by Jesse M Smith, second by Gwendolyn R Ulmer. Final Resolution: Motion Carried AYE: Gwendolyn R Ulmer, R Emil Standfield, Matthew J Pritz, Elvis L Madison Jr, Jesse M Smith, Sandra Aguirre, Delia Ulloa-Jimenez Subject REPORT NO. 73 - A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE TREASURER'S INVESTMENTS Meeting Oct 9, 2024 - 7:00 p.m. - REGULAR MEETING Category CONSENT AGENDA Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Adopt the resolution as presented. JOLIET BOARD OF SCHOOL INSPECTORS REGULAR MEETING, OCTOBER 9, 2024 VOLUME 67 - REPORT NO 73 FOR ACTION SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE TREASURER'S INVESTMENTS PREAMBLE WHEREAS , the investment transactions of the Treasurer described below are being submitted for approval. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of School Inspectors of Joliet School District No. 86, Will County, Illinois as follows: SECTION 1: The following investments are hereby approved: Financial Institution Purchase Date Maturity Date Number of Days Value Interest Rate ISDALAF+ Term Series, IL 09/1/2024 09/30/2024 29 $18,554,733.36 5.071% TREASURY BILL, 912797MP9 09/13/2024 12/17/2024 95 $7,399,473.80 4.804% TREASURY BILL, 912797LZ8 09/13/2024 01/30/2025 139 $3,599,701.38 4.690% ISDLAF+ Term Series, IL 9/16/2024 02/11/2025 148 $6,200,000.00 4.720% TREASURY BILL, 912797MX2 09/17/2024 01/14/2025 119 $6,999,989.40 4.733% SECTION 2: The preamble of this Resolution is hereby adopted as if fully set forth herein. SECTION 3: This Resolution will be in full force and effective immediately upon its passage. ADOPTED this 9th day of October 2024 by the following roll call vote. AYES: _____ NAYS: _____ ABSENT: _____ JOLIET PUBLIC SCHOOLS DISTRICT 86 BOARD OF SCHOOL INSPECTORS __________________________________ Elvis L. Madison, Jr., President __________________________________ Aracelis Popadich, Secretary RECOMMENDATION : Adopt the resolution as presented. File Attachments The action items listed under the Consent Agenda are routine business items that will be adopted by a single motion of the Board unless a Board Member or the Superintendent requests an item be removed from the Consent Agenda, discussed, and voted on separately. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the consent agenda as presented. Motion by Jesse M Smith, second by Gwendolyn R Ulmer. Final Resolution: Motion Carried AYE: Gwendolyn R Ulmer, R Emil Standfield, Matthew J Pritz, Elvis L Madison Jr, Jesse M Smith, Sandra Aguirre, Delia Ulloa-Jimenez Subject REPORT NO. 74 - AUTHORIZATION APPLICATION FOR SCHOOL MAINTENANCE PROJECT GRANT Meeting Oct 9, 2024 - 7:00 p.m. - REGULAR MEETING Category CONSENT AGENDA Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Motion to authorize application for the FY25 School Maintenance Project Grant and to authorize the Board President to execute the District Certification as presented, and to further authorize the Superintendent or designee to take all actions and execute all the documents as necessary. JOLIET BOARD OF SCHOOL INSPECTORS REGULAR MEETING, OCTOBER 9, 2024 VOLUME 67 - REPORT NO. 74 FOR ACTION SUBJECT: AUTHORIZATION APPLICATION FOR SCHOOL MAINTENANCE PROJECT GRANT TO: BOARD OF SCHOOL INSPECTORS FROM : MATTHEW WILKINSON, ED.D., ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT DATE: OCTOBER 9, 2024 RE : AUTHORIZATION APPLICATION FOR SCHOOL MAINTENANCE PROJECT GRANT Purpose The School Maintenance Project Grant (SMPG) is a dollar for dollar State matching grant program providing awards up to $50,000 to grantees exclusively for the maintenance or upkeep of buildings or structures for educational purposes. Recommendation It is recommended that the Board authorize the application for the 2025 School Maintenance Project Grant and reserve $50,000 in local funds to meet the local match requirement. Report There is approximately $48.4 million available for the FY 2025 Round 1 School Maintenance Project Grant. The District is eligible for a matching grant up to $50,000 for the maintenance or upkeep of schools. File Attachments The action items listed under the Consent Agenda are routine business items that will be adopted by a single motion of the Board unless a Board Member or the Superintendent requests an item be removed from the Consent Agenda, discussed, and voted on separately. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the consent agenda as presented. Motion by Jesse M Smith, second by Gwendolyn R Ulmer. Final Resolution: Motion Carried AYE: Gwendolyn R Ulmer, R Emil Standfield, Matthew J Pritz, Elvis L Madison Jr, Jesse M Smith, Sandra Aguirre, Delia Ulloa-Jimenez Subject REPORT NO. 75 - A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE DISTRICT'S SCHOOL EMERGENCY AND CRISIS PLAN Meeting Oct 9, 2024 - 7:00 p.m. - REGULAR MEETING Category CONSENT AGENDA Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Adopt the resolution as presented. JOLIET BOARD OF SCHOOL INSPECTORS REGULAR MEETING, OCTOBER 9, 2024 VOLUME 67 - REPORT NO. 75 FOR ACTION SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE DISTRICT'S SCHOOL EMERGENCY AND CRISIS PLAN PREAMBLE WHEREAS , the Joliet Public Schools District 86 Safety Committee has conducted an annual review of its Emergency and Crisis Plan in cooperation with Joliet Fire and Police Departments; and WHEREAS , the Joliet Public Schools District 86 Safety Committee has included the recommended updates in the revised District Emergency and Crisis Plan; and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of School Inspectors of Joliet Public Schools District 86, Will County, Illinois as follows: SECTION 1 : The revised District Emergency and Crisis Plan, with a review date of September 19, 2024, is hereby adopted. SECTION 2 : The Preamble of this Resolution is hereby adopted as if fully set forth herein. SECTION 3 : This Resolution will be in full force and effect immediately upon its passage. ADOPTED this 9th day of October 2024 by the following roll call vote. AYES: _____ NAYS: _____ ABSENT: _____ JOLIET PUBLIC SCHOOLS DISTRICT 86 BOARD OF SCHOOL INSPECTORS ________________________________ Elvis L. Madison, Jr., President ________________________________ Aracelis C. Popadich, Secretary RECOMMENDATION : Adopt the resolution as presented. File Attachments Promulgation Statement - Emergency Management_Redacted.pdf (591 KB) Summary of Plan Revisions.pdf (218 KB) Promulgation Statement - Police Dept_Redacted.pdf (603 KB) 2024.09.19 Annual Review_Redacted.pdf (1,191 KB) The action items listed under the Consent Agenda are routine business items that will be adopted by a single motion of the Board unless a Board Member or the Superintendent requests an item be removed from the Consent Agenda, discussed, and voted on separately. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the consent agenda as presented. Motion by Jesse M Smith, second by Gwendolyn R Ulmer. Final Resolution: Motion Carried AYE: Gwendolyn R Ulmer, R Emil Standfield, Matthew J Pritz, Elvis L Madison Jr, Jesse M Smith, Sandra Aguirre, Delia Ulloa-Jimenez Subject REPORT NO. 76 - PERSONNEL REPORT (COMPENSATION; HIRING; PROMOTION; TERMINATION INCLUDING RESIGNATION, DISCHARGE AND RETIREMENT; CHANGE OF STATUS) Meeting Oct 9, 2024 - 7:00 p.m. - REGULAR MEETING Category CONSENT AGENDA Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Approve the report as submitted. JOLIET BOARD OF SCHOOL INSPECTORS REGULAR MEETING, OCTOBER 9, 2024 VOLUME 67 - REPORT NO. 76 FOR ACTION SUBJECT: PERSONNEL REPORT (COMPENSATION; HIRING; PROMOTION; TERMINATION INCLUDING RESIGNATION, DISCHARGE, AND RETIREMENT; CHANGE OF STATUS) CERTIFICATED A. RECOMMENDED FOR EMPLOYMENT NOELIA BRACO J.F.K. ADMINISTRATIVE CENTER SUBSTITUTE TEACHER INSTITUTO SUPERIOR DE FORMACIÓN DOCENTE Y TECNICA 42, ARGENTINA $200.00/DAY 09/12/2024 MICHELLE L. DANIELSON J.F.K. ADMINISTRATIVE CENTER TEMPORARY IEP FACILITATOR GOVERNORS STATE UNIVERSITY $342.30/DAY 09/11/2024 06/11/2025 BRIANNA E. MEDEMA SANCHEZ SCHOOL SPEECH AND LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST GOVERNORS STATE UNIVERSITY $61,467.20 09/17/2024 06/11/2025 RAQUEL MYERS J.F.K. ADMINISTRATIVE CENTER SUBSTITUTE TEACHER UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS URBANA- CHAMPAIGN $200.00/DAY 09/26/2024 MADISON L. PEDDICORD J.F.K. ADMINISTRATIVE CENTER SUBSTITUTE TEACHER ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY $200.00/DAY 09/23/2024 LAURA K. PRITZ J.F.K. ADMINISTRATIVE CENTER TEMPORARY NEW TEACHER MENTOR LEWIS UNIVERSITY $342.30/DAY 09/30/2024 06/30/2025 HANNAH L. RUMMEL-CHADDERDON J.F.K. ADMINISTRATIVE CENTER SUBSTITUTE TEACHER ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY $200.00/DAY 09/05/2024 FELICIA L. SILVERMAN J.F.K. ADMINISTRATIVE CENTER SUBSTITUTE TEACHER CHAMINADE UNIVERSITY OF HONOLULU $200.00/DAY 09/12/2024 JULIA A. TURES J.F.K. ADMINISTRATIVE CENTER SUBSTITUTE TEACHER LEWIS UNIVERSITY $200.00/DAY 09/30/2024 LOUIS K. ZAKNOUN J.F.K. ADMINISTRATIVE CENTER SUBSTITUTE TEACHER INDIANA UNIVERSITY $200.00/DAY 09/19/2024 B. CHANGE IN POSITION MANUEL EIQUIHUA KEITH BILINGUAL PRE-KINDERGARTEN PARAPROFESSIONAL 6 HOURS 9 MONTHS TO ELEMENTARY BILINGUAL TEACHER UNIVERSITY OF ST. FRANCIS $55,136.06 09/16/2024 06/11/2025 C. SALARY CHANGE EILEEN BAKEL MARYCREST EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER PRE-KINDERGARTEN TEACHER B+15 - 12 TO M - 12 $70,655.00 08/19/2024 JULIETA CHAVEZ MARSHALL ELEMENTARY BILINGUAL TEACHER B - 2 TO B+15 - 2 $55,768.00 08/19/2024 ALEXANDER E. HURTADO MALUENGA CUNNINGHAM ELEMENTARY BILINGUAL TEACHER B - 0 TO M - 0 $55,496.00 08/19/2024 TERRENCE MASSEY SANCHEZ ELEMENTARY SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER B+15 - 4 TO M - 4 $60,437.00 08/19/2024 LAURA M. WILKEN GOMPERS JR. HIGH JR. HIGH TEACHER B - 8 TO B+15 - 8 $62,890.00 08/19/2024 D. SALARY ADJUSTMENT KIMBERLY D. GRIER WASHINGTON JR. HIGH JR. HIGH TEACHER M - 9 TO M - 10 $67,739.00 08/19/2024 JANET M. RUDOLPH MARSHALL ELEMENTARY TEACHER B - 0 TO B - 10 $61,488.00 08/19/2024 E. RESIGNATION LAUREN A. TATUM J.F.K. ADMINISTRATIVE CENTER TEMPORARY TASK FORCE GUEST TEACHER PERSONAL 10/05/2024 F. LEAVES CAITLIN N. FURGASON CULBERTSON ELEMENTARY TEACHER CHILDCARE LEAVE 12/05/2024 01/03/2025 G. RETIREMENT ANNE FLAHERTY TAFT ELEMENTARY TEACHER RETIREMENT 07/18/2028 EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT PERSONNEL H. RECOMMENDED FOR EMPLOYMENT DRIONNA R. ADAMS SANCHEZ SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAPROFESSIONAL 6 HOURS 9 MONTHS $17.88/HR. 09/24/2024 DAVID A. AGUIRRE J.F.K. ADMINISTRATIVE CENTER TEMPORARY TASK FORCE CUSTODIAN 8 HOURS 12 MONTHS $16.25/HR. 09/11/2024 06/30/2025 SANTA G. ALVAREZ PEREZ MARSHALL P/T LUNCHROOM/PLAYGROUND SUPERVISOR $15.20/HR. 09/23/2024 REGINA BEATTIE CUNNINGHAM P/T LUNCHROOM/PLAYGROUND SUPERVISOR $15.20/HR. 09/09/2024 CASSANDRA CARPENTER CULBERTSON P/T LUNCHROOM/PLAYGROUND SUPERVISOR $15.20/HR. 10/07/2024 VICTORINA JACOBO HUFFORD JR. HIGH NUTRITION SERVICES ASSISTANT 8 HOURS 9 MONTHS $16.79/HR. 09/09/2024 CORNELL D.LURRY WASHINGTON JR. HIGH CLERICAL AIDE 8 HOURS 9 MONTHS $16.22/HR. 09/25/2024 KATHY A. RAMSAY J.F.K. ADMINISTRATIVE CENTER SUBSTITUTE PARAPROFESSIONAL $17.27/HR. 09/16/2024 TERRA M. SANTILLO MARYCREST EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER PRE-KINDERGARTEN PARAPROFESSIONAL 6 HOURS 9 MONTHS $18.69/HR. 09/23/2024 SIMONITA STAMPS J.F.K. ADMINISTRATIVE CENTER TEMPORARY TASK FORCE CUSTODIAN 8 HOURS 12 MONTHS $16.25/HR. 09/30/2024 06/30/2025 GLENN H. THOMAS III J.F.K. ADMINISTRATIVE CENTER TEMPORARY TASK FORCE CUSTODIAN 8 HOURS 12 MONTHS $16.25/HR. 09/09/2024 06/30/2025 SAMANTHA VALENCIANO MARYCREST EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER P/T CLERICAL AIDE 5 HOURS 9 MONTHS $15.91/HR. 09/17/2024 I. CHANGE IN POSITION RICHARD BAILEY HUFFORD JR. HIGH SUBSTITUTE NUTRITION SERVICES DRIVER TO NUTRITION SERVICES DRIVER 8 HOURS 9 MONTHS $16.11/HR. 08/15/2024 KAREN ELKINS MARYCREST EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER CUSTODIAN 8 HOURS 12 MONTHS TO PRE KINDERGARTEN PARAPROFESSIONAL 6 HOURS 9 MONTHS $15.87/HR. 09/23/2024 KYLA GUYTON J.F.K. ADMINISTRATIVE CENTER TEMPORARY PERSONNEL CLERK II 8 HOURS 12 MONTHS TO PERSONNEL CLERK II 8 HOURS 12 MONTHS $21.32/HR. 07/01/2024 06/30/2025 GUADALUPE KALEBIC J.F.K. ADMINISTRATIVE CENTER P/T LUNCHROOM/PLAYGROUND SUPERVISOR TO SUBSTITUTE LUNCHROOM/PLAYGROUND SUPERVISOR $15.20/HR. 09/25/2024 ROXANA MOLINA-MARTINEZ CUNNINGHAM P/T LUNCHROOM/PLAYGROUND SUPERVISOR TO BILINGUAL PARAPROFESSIONAL 6 HOURS 9 MONTHS $15.87/HR. 09/10/2024 PATRICIA REMBOLD DIRKSEN JR. HIGH P/T CLERICAL AIDE 5 HOURS 9 MONTHS TO P/T CLERICAL AIDE 5.5 HOURS 9 MONTHS $18.27/HR. 08/19/2024 MARIA ZARAGOZA J.F.K. ADMINISTRATIVE CENTER P/T LUNCHROOM/PLAYGROUND SUPERVISOR TO SUBSTITUTE LUNCHROOM/PLAYGROUND SUPERVISOR $15.20/HR. 08/21/2024 J. SALARY ADJUSTMENT ERIC L. PRUITTE HUFFORD JR. HIGH SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAPROFESSIONAL 6.5 HOURS 9 MONTHS $ 19.74/HR. 08/19/2024 K. RESIGNATION SHANNON L. BLECHA FARRAGUT PARAPROFESSIONAL 6 HOURS 9 MONTHS PERSONAL 09/27/2024 PARIS E. DEL BOSQUE MARSHAL PARAPROFESSIONAL 6 HOURS 9 MONTHS PERSONAL 09/30/2024 DOLORES J. HERNANDEZ SANDBURG P/T LUNCHROOM/PLAYGROUND SUPERVISOR PERSONAL 05/21/2024 L. TERMINATION MARIA C. ARELLANO SANDBURG P/T LUNCHROOM/PLAYGROUND SUPERVISOR CLOSED SESSION 10/10/2024 SONYA C. MILLER J.F.K. ADMINISTRATIVE CENTER RECEPTIONIST 8 HOURS 12 MONTHS CLOSED SESSION 10/10/2024 JHOANA MORENO MORENO DIRKSEN JR. HIGH P/T NUTRITION SERVICES ASSISTANT 4 HOURS 9 MONTHS CLOSED SESSION 10/10/2024 RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE THE REPORT AS PRESENTED. File Attachments The action items listed under the Consent Agenda are routine business items that will be adopted by a single motion of the Board unless a Board Member or the Superintendent requests an item be removed from the Consent Agenda, discussed, and voted on separately. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the consent agenda as presented. Motion by Jesse M Smith, second by Gwendolyn R Ulmer. Final Resolution: Motion Carried AYE: Gwendolyn R Ulmer, R Emil Standfield, Matthew J Pritz, Elvis L Madison Jr, Jesse M Smith, Sandra Aguirre, Delia Ulloa-Jimenez Subject REPORT NO. 77 - A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING PRINCIPALS MONTH, WEEK, DAY Meeting Oct 9, 2024 - 7:00 p.m. - REGULAR MEETING Category CONSENT AGENDA Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Adopt the resolution as presented. JOLIET BOARD OF SCHOOL INSPECTORS REGULAR MEETING, OCTOBER 9, 2024 VOLUME 67 - REPORT NO. 77 FOR ACTION SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING PRINCIPALS MONTH, WEEK, DAY PREAMBLE WHEREAS , The Illinois Principals Association has declared the month of October 2024 as “National Principals Month” in coordination with efforts of the National Association of Elementary School Principals, the American Federation of School Administrators, and the National Association of Secondary School Principals, working with the U.S. Congress, to designate “National Principals Month” and resolutions thereof; and, WHEREAS , the week of October 20-26, 2024 is also proclaimed as Principals Week and Friday October 25, 2024 as Principals Day in Illinois by Governor J. B. Pritzker; and, WHEREAS , the vision, dedication, and determination of a principal provides the mobilizing force behind any school reform effort; and, WHEREAS , principals are expected to be educational visionaries, instructional leaders, assessment experts, disciplinarians, community builders, public relations experts, budget analysts, facility managers, special programs administrators, and guardians of various legal, contractual, and policy mandates and initiatives, as well as being entrusted with the education and development of young people, the most valuable resource; and, WHEREAS , principals will play a vital role in successful implementation of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA); and, WHEREAS , principals set the academic tone for their schools and work collaboratively with teachers to develop and maintain high curriculum standards, develop mission statements, and set performance goals and objectives for schools to achieve educational excellence; and, WHEREAS , the Joliet Public Schools District 86 honors such exemplary elementary and middle level public, private, and independent school leaders committed to serving students from prekindergarten to grade eight (pre-K–8) in their profession; and, WHEREAS , the Joliet Public Schools District 86 recognizes outstanding middle level and high school principals who have succeeded in providing high-quality learning opportunities for students, as well as their exemplary contributions to the profession; and WHEREAS , the Joliet Public Schools District 86 recognizes that school principals and learning leaders have continued to face unprecedented challenges related to COVID-19 pandemic and have worked tirelessly to the members of their schools since 2020; and, WHEREAS , to honor and recognize the contribution of all school principals and assistant principals at all grade levels to the success of students in Illinois elementary and secondary schools; and to encourage residents of Illinois to observe “National Principals Month” with appropriate ceremonies and activities that promote awareness of school leadership’s role in ensuring that every child has access to a high-quality education. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of School Inspectors of Joliet Public Schools District 86, Will County, Illinois, as follows: SECTION 1 : The Board of School Inspectors for Joliet Public Schools District 86 hereby proclaims October 2024 as Principals Month. SECTION 2 : The Board of School Inspectors for Joliet Public Schools District 86 hereby proclaims October 20, 2024 through October 26, 2024 as Principals Week. SECTION 3 : The Board of School Inspectors for Joliet Public Schools District 86 hereby proclaims October 25, 2024 as Principals Day. SECTION 4 : The Board of School Inspectors further honors the service of all elementary, middle level, and high school principals, and recognizes the importance of their school leadership so that every child has access to a high quality education, and celebrates school leader accomplishments. ADOPTED this 9th day of October 2024 by the following roll call vote. AYES: _____ NAYS: _____ ABSENT: _____ JOLIET PUBLIC SCHOOLS DISTRICT 86 BOARD OF SCHOOL INSPECTORS __________________________________ Elvis L. Madison, Jr., President __________________________________ Aracelis C. Popadich, Secretary RECOMMENDATION : Adopt the resolution as presented. File Attachments The action items listed under the Consent Agenda are routine business items that will be adopted by a single motion of the Board unless a Board Member or the Superintendent requests an item be removed from the Consent Agenda, discussed, and voted on separately. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the consent agenda as presented. Motion by Jesse M Smith, second by Gwendolyn R Ulmer. Final Resolution: Motion Carried AYE: Gwendolyn R Ulmer, R Emil Standfield, Matthew J Pritz, Elvis L Madison Jr, Jesse M Smith, Sandra Aguirre, Delia Ulloa-Jimenez Subject REPORT NO. 78 - A RESOLUTION TO REGULATE EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENTS Meeting Oct 9, 2024 - 7:00 p.m. - REGULAR MEETING Category CONSENT AGENDA Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action The Board adopt the Resolution to Regulate Expense Reimbursements. JOLIET BOARD OF SCHOOL INSPECTORS REGULAR MEETING, OCTOBER 9, 2024 VOLUME 67 – REPORT NO. 78 FOR ACTION SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION TO REGULATE EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENTS PREAMBLE WHEREAS , Section 10-20 of the School Code (105 ILCS 5/10-20) grants school boards other powers that are not inconsistent with their duties; WHEREAS , Section 10 of the Local Government Travel Expense Control Act (50 ILCS 150/, added by P.A. 99-604, eff. 1-1-17) provides that the School Board shall by resolution regulate the reimbursement of all travel, meal, and lodging expenses of officers and employees, including, but not limited to: (1) the types of official business for which travel, meal, and lodging expenses are allowed; (2) maximum allowable reimbursement for travel, meal, and lodging expenses; and (3) a standardized form for submission of travel, meal, and lodging expenses supported with minimum documentation; WHEREAS , the Board regulates the types of expenses that are allowed in Board Policies 2:125, Board Member Compensation; Expenses and 5:60, Expenses; WHEREAS , based upon the School District’s budget and other financial considerations, the Superintendent has recommended to the Board a maximum allowable reimbursement amount. WHEREAS , the Board requires submission of appropriate standardized expense forms supported with required written minimum documentation (50 ILCS 150/10 and 20); WHEREAS , submitted expenses that exceed the Board’s maximum allowable reimbursement amount may be approved by a roll call vote at an open meeting of the Board when an emergency or other extraordinary circumstance exists (50 ILCS 150/10 and 15); WHEREAS , all Board member expenses must be approved by a roll call vote at an open meeting of the Board (50 ILCS 150/15); NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of School Inspectors of Joliet Public Schools District 86, Will County, Illinois, as follows: SECTION 1 : Defines and sets the types of allowable expenses through Board policy 2:125, Board Member Compensation; Expenses and 5:60, Expenses. SECTION 2 : Sets the maximum allowable reimbursement for travel, meal, and lodging expenses to an amount not to exceed $800.00 per day, effective on January 1, 2017 until the Resolution is rescinded or replaced by the Board. SECTION 3 : Supersedes its previously adopted “Resolution to Regulate Expense Reimbursements.” SECTION 4 : Requires use of Board exhibits 2:125-E1, Board Member Expense Reimbursement Form; 2:125-E2, Board Member Estimated Expense Approval Form; 5:60-E1, Employee Expense Reimbursement Form; and 5:60-E2, Employee Estimated Expense Approval Form, which are hereby adopted by reference and incorporated herein. SECTION 5 : May approve expenses that exceed the Board’s maximum allowable reimbursement amount by a roll call vote at an open meeting when an emergency or other extraordinary circumstance exists. SECTION 6 : Must approve its members’ expenses by a roll call vote at an open meeting. SECTION 7 : The Preamble of this Resolution is hereby adopted as if fully set forth herein. SECTION 8 : This Resolution will be in full force and effect upon its adoption. ADOPTED this 9th day of October 2024 by the following roll call vote. AYES _____ NAYS _____ ABSENT _____ JOLIET PUBLIC SCHOOLS DISTRICT 86 BOARD OF SCHOOL INSPECTORS __________________________________ Elvis L. Madison, Jr., President __________________________________ Aracelis C. Popadich, Secretary RECOMMENDATION : Adopt the resolution as presented. File Attachments 2.125_E1.pdf (183 KB) 2.125_E2.pdf (184 KB) 5.60_E1.pdf (184 KB) 5.60_E2.pdf (189 KB) The action items listed under the Consent Agenda are routine business items that will be adopted by a single motion of the Board unless a Board Member or the Superintendent requests an item be removed from the Consent Agenda, discussed, and voted on separately. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the consent agenda as presented. Motion by Jesse M Smith, second by Gwendolyn R Ulmer. Final Resolution: Motion Carried AYE: Gwendolyn R Ulmer, R Emil Standfield, Matthew J Pritz, Elvis L Madison Jr, Jesse M Smith, Sandra Aguirre, Delia Ulloa-Jimenez Subject REPORT NO. 79 - CHANGE ORDER NO. 002 TO A CONTRACT FOR THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR WORK IN MULTIPLE BUILDINGS, JOLIET, ILLINOIS, PROJECT NO. 6-921-37 Meeting Oct 9, 2024 - 7:00 p.m. - REGULAR MEETING Category CONSENT AGENDA Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Motion to approve Change Order No. 002 to a Contract for the Carbon Monoxide Detector Work in Multiple Buildings, Joliet, Illinois, Project No. 6-921-37 as presented. JOLIET BOARD OF SCHOOL INSPECTORS REGULAR MEETING, OCTOBER 9, 2024 VOLUME 67 - REPORT NO. 79 FOR ACTION TO: Board of School Inspectors FROM: Matthew Wilkinson, Ed.D., Superintendent RE: Carbon Monoxide Detector Work In Multiple Buildings Joliet, Illinois Project No. 6-921-37 Per the Owner's request, credit the scope of work for Alternate Bid 2-Fire Damper Work at Dirksen Junior High School between Rooms 129 and 129A. It was determined through the course of construction that additional work was required to the existing wall construction and the Contractor was unable to perform the additional work. This proposed work will occur under the next Carbon Monoxide Detector Work project phase. TOTAL DEDUCT: ($13,600.00) RECOMMENDATION: Motion to approve Change Order No. 002 to a Contract for the Carbon Monoxide Detector Work in Multiple Buildings, Joliet, Illinois, Project No. 6-921-37 as presented. File Attachments Complete_with_Docusign_21037_2024-09-16_CO2.pdf (373 KB) The action items listed under the Consent Agenda are routine business items that will be adopted by a single motion of the Board unless a Board Member or the Superintendent requests an item be removed from the Consent Agenda, discussed, and voted on separately. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the consent agenda as presented. Motion by Jesse M Smith, second by Gwendolyn R Ulmer. Final Resolution: Motion Carried AYE: Gwendolyn R Ulmer, R Emil Standfield, Matthew J Pritz, Elvis L Madison Jr, Jesse M Smith, Sandra Aguirre, Delia Ulloa-Jimenez Subject REPORT NO. 80 - CHANGE ORDER NO. 002 TO A CONTRACT FOR THE 2023 TEMPERATURE CONTROL WORK AT M.J. CUNNINGHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, FARRAGUT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, AND EDNA KEITH ELEMENTARY, JOLIET, ILLINOIS, PROJECT NO. 4-2922-28, 4-2922-29, 5-1722-39 Meeting Oct 9, 2024 - 7:00 p.m. - REGULAR MEETING Category CONSENT AGENDA Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Motion to approve Change Order No. 002 to a Contract for the 2023 Temperature Control Work at M.J. Cunningham Elementary School, Farragut Elementary School, and Edna Keith Elementary, Joliet, Illinois, Project No. 4-2922-28, 4-2922-29, 5-1722-39 as presented. JOLIET BOARD OF SCHOOL INSPECTORS REGULAR MEETING, OCTOBER 9, 2024 VOLUME 67 - REPORT NO. 80 FOR ACTION TO: Board of School Inspectors FROM: Matthew Wilkinson, Ed.D., Superintendent RE: 2023 Temperature Control Work M.J. Cunningham Elementary School Farragut Elementary School Edna Keith Elementary Joliet, Illinois Project No. 4-2922-28, 4-2922-29, 5-1722-39 Farragut Elementary School Due to unforeseen conditions, the VAV controller box in Room 313B is inaccessible and cannot be replaced. Per the Owner's request, the existing VAV controller box will be left in place and will operate in a standalone capacity. Provide credit for eliminating this VAV controller box work from the scope of this project. TOTAL DEDUCT: ($2,500.00) RECOMMENDATION: Motion to approve Change Order No. 002 to a Contract for the 2023 Temperature Control Work at M.J. Cunningham Elementary School, Farragut Elementary School, and Edna Keith Elementary, Joliet, Illinois, Project No. 4-2922-28, 4-2922-29, 5-1722-39 as presented. File Attachments Complete_with_Docusign_22028_2024-09-17_CO2.pdf (357 KB) The action items listed under the Consent Agenda are routine business items that will be adopted by a single motion of the Board unless a Board Member or the Superintendent requests an item be removed from the Consent Agenda, discussed, and voted on separately. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the consent agenda as presented. Motion by Jesse M Smith, second by Gwendolyn R Ulmer. Final Resolution: Motion Carried AYE: Gwendolyn R Ulmer, R Emil Standfield, Matthew J Pritz, Elvis L Madison Jr, Jesse M Smith, Sandra Aguirre, Delia Ulloa-Jimenez Subject REPORT NO. 81 - CHANGE ORDER NO. 004 TO A CONTRACT FOR THE 2023 ROOFING WORK AT BUILDING SUPPORT SERVICES, EISENHOWER ACADEMY, FARRAGUT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, JFK ADMINISTRATIVE CENTER, THOMPSON INSTRUCTIONAL CENTER, M.J. CUNNINGHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, JOLIET, ILLINOIS, PROJECT NOS. 4-2922-30 THRU 34, 4-2922-36 Meeting Oct 9, 2024 - 7:00 p.m. - REGULAR MEETING Category CONSENT AGENDA Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Motion to approve Change Order No. 004 to a Contract for the 2023 Roofing Work at Building Support Services, Eisenhower Academy, Farragut Elementary School, JFK Administrative Center, Thompson Instructional Center, M.J. Cunningham Elementary School, Joliet, Illinois, Project Nos. 4-2922-30 thru 34, 4-2922-36 as presented. JOLIET BOARD OF SCHOOL INSPECTORS REGULAR MEETING, OCTOBER 9, 2024 VOLUME 67 - REPORT NO. 81 FOR ACTION TO: Board of School Inspectors FROM: Matthew Wilkinson, Ed.D., Superintendent RE: 2023 Roofing Work Building Support Services, Eisenhower Academy Farragut Elementary School, JFK Administrative Center Thompson Instructional Center, Thompson Instructional Center M. J. Cunningham Elementary School Joliet, Illinois Project Nos. 4-2922-30 thru 34, 4-2922-36 Per Change Order Number 003, Item Number I-At Thompson Instructional Center during the roofing work for, the Contractor discovered that Roof Area 'E' roof structure and roofing were failing. Larson Engineering reviewed the condition and provided a recommendation to completely remove the existing wood roof structure and provide a new wood roof structural system. Due to unforeseen conditions and at the request of the Owner, completely demolish the existing wood structural system and roofing system in its entirety and provide new wood roof joists on roof joist hangers, new wood roof decking, new roofing insulation, and new roofing membrane system for a complete and weathertight condition. Not to Exceed Cost: $43,615.00 (Approved Change Order Number 003, Item Number I) Actual Cost: $39,069.75 DEDUCT: ($4,545.25) TOTAL DEDUCT: ($4,545.25) RECOMMENDATION: Motion to approve Change Order No. 004 to a Contract for the 2023 Roofing Work at Building Support Services, Eisenhower Academy, Farragut Elementary School, JFK Administrative Center, Thompson Instructional Center, M.J. Cunningham Elementary School, Joliet, Illinois, Project Nos. 4-2922-30 thru 34, 4-2922-36 as presented. File Attachments Complete_with_Docusign_22030_2024-09-17_CO4.pdf (193 KB) The action items listed under the Consent Agenda are routine business items that will be adopted by a single motion of the Board unless a Board Member or the Superintendent requests an item be removed from the Consent Agenda, discussed, and voted on separately. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the consent agenda as presented. Motion by Jesse M Smith, second by Gwendolyn R Ulmer. Final Resolution: Motion Carried AYE: Gwendolyn R Ulmer, R Emil Standfield, Matthew J Pritz, Elvis L Madison Jr, Jesse M Smith, Sandra Aguirre, Delia Ulloa-Jimenez Subject REPORT NO. 82 - A RESOLUTION ADOPTING AN AGREEMENT WITH CYBERNUT INC. FOR CYBER SECURITY AWARENESS AND TRAINING Meeting Oct 9, 2024 - 7:00 p.m. - REGULAR MEETING Category CONSENT AGENDA Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Adopt the resolution as presented. JOLIET BOARD OF SCHOOL INSPECTORS REGULAR MEETING, OCTOBER 9, 2024 VOLUME 67 - REPORT NO. 82 FOR ACTION SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION ADOPTING AN AGREEMENT WITH CYBERNUT INC. FOR CYBER SECURITY AWARENESS AND TRAINING PREAMBLE WHEREAS , the Board of School Inspectors of Joliet School District No. 86, Will County, Illinois (“Board of School Inspectors”) has determined that it is in the best interest of the District to use Cybernut, Inc. to provide software cyber security training and awareness for the District; and, WHEREAS , pursuant to Section 10-20.21 (105 ILCS 5/10-20.21) of the School Code, the purchase of said software services is not required to be bid; and, WHEREAS , the District has negotiated an agreement with Cybernut Inc. for the provision of said services. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of School Inspectors of Joliet Public Schools District No. 86, Will County, Illinois, as follows: SECTION 1 : The four-year agreement, with Cybernut Inc., consisting of the Cybernut, Inc. quotation dated May 30, 2024, and the Cybernut, Inc. Terms of Service, which are attached hereto and made a part hereof, is hereby adopted. SECTION 2 : The Superintendent or designee is hereby authorized and directed to execute said agreement. SECTION 3 : The Preamble of this Resolution is hereby adopted as if fully set forth herein. SECTION 4 : This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage. ADOPTED this 9th day of October 2024 by the following roll call vote. AYES: _____ NAYS: _____ ABSENT: _____ JOLIET PUBLIC SCHOOLS DISTRICT 86 BOARD OF SCHOOL INSPECTORS ___________________________________ Elvis L. Madison, Jr., President ___________________________________ Aracelis C. Popadich, Secretary RECOMMENDATION : Adopt the resolution as presented. File Attachments Joliet PSD 86 Quotation 30May24.pdf (121 KB) Cybernut Terms & Conditions.pdf (150 KB) The action items listed under the Consent Agenda are routine business items that will be adopted by a single motion of the Board unless a Board Member or the Superintendent requests an item be removed from the Consent Agenda, discussed, and voted on separately. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the consent agenda as presented. Motion by Jesse M Smith, second by Gwendolyn R Ulmer. Final Resolution: Motion Carried AYE: Gwendolyn R Ulmer, R Emil Standfield, Matthew J Pritz, Elvis L Madison Jr, Jesse M Smith, Sandra Aguirre, Delia Ulloa-Jimenez Subject REPORT NO. 83 - A RESOLUTION ADOPTING AN AGREEMENT WITH SENTINEL TECHNOLOGIES FOR THE PROVISION OF CYBERSECURITY SYSTEMS AND SERVICES Meeting Oct 9, 2024 - 7:00 p.m. - REGULAR MEETING Category CONSENT AGENDA Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Adopt the resolution as presented. JOLIET BOARD OF SCHOOL INSPECTORS REGULAR MEETING, OCTOBER 9, 2024 VOLUME 67 - REPORT NO. 83 FOR ACTION SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION ADOPTING AN AGREEMENT WITH SENTINEL TECHNOLOGIES FOR THE PROVISION OF CYBERSECURITY SYSTEMS AND SERVICES PREAMBLE WHEREAS , the Board of School Inspectors of Joliet School District No. 86, Will County, Illinois (“Board of School Inspectors”) has determined that it is in the best interest of the District to use Sentinel Technologies to provide cybersecurity systems and services for the District; and, WHEREAS , pursuant to Section 10-20.21 (105 ILCS 5/10-20.21) of the School Code, the purchase of said services is not required to be bid; and, WHEREAS , the District has negotiated an agreement with Sentinel Technologies for the provision of said cyber systems and services. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of School Inspectors of Joliet Public Schools District No. 86, Will County, Illinois, as follows: SECTION 1 : The three-year agreement, with Sentinel Technologies, consisting of the Sentinel Technologies quotation dated October 3, 2024, and the existing Sentinel Technologies Master Services Agreement, which are attached hereto and made a part hereof, is hereby adopted. SECTION 2 : The Superintendent or designee is hereby authorized and directed to execute said agreement. SECTION 3 : The Preamble of this Resolution is hereby adopted as if fully set forth herein. SECTION 4 : This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage ADOPTED this 9th day of October 2024 by the following roll call vote. AYES: _____ NAYS: _____ ABSENT: _____ JOLIET PUBLIC SCHOOLS DISTRICT 86 BOARD OF SCHOOL INSPECTORS ___________________________________ Elvis L. Madison, Jr., President ___________________________________ Aracelis C. Popadich, Secretary RECOMMENDATION : Adopt the resolution as presented. File Attachments MSA 003r3 032122.pdf (1,450 KB) Joliet Cisco XDR EA with Secure Endpoint Contract_Redacted.pdf (656 KB) The action items listed under the Consent Agenda are routine business items that will be adopted by a single motion of the Board unless a Board Member or the Superintendent requests an item be removed from the Consent Agenda, discussed, and voted on separately. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the consent agenda as presented. Motion by Jesse M Smith, second by Gwendolyn R Ulmer. Final Resolution: Motion Carried AYE: Gwendolyn R Ulmer, R Emil Standfield, Matthew J Pritz, Elvis L Madison Jr, Jesse M Smith, Sandra Aguirre, Delia Ulloa-Jimenez Subject REPORT NO. 84 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DESIGNATION OF ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT FUND AUTHORIZED AGENT Meeting Oct 9, 2024 - 7:00 p.m. - REGULAR MEETING Category CONSENT AGENDA Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Adopt the resolution as presented JOLIET BOARD OF SCHOOL INSPECTORS REGULAR MEETING, OCTOBER 9, 2024 VOLUME 67 - REPORT NO. 84 FOR ACTION SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DESIGNATION OF ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT FUND AUTHORIZED AGENT PREAMBLE WHEREAS , it is required that an agent be designated to represent this Board of School Inspectors in all transactions with the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund; and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of School Inspectors of Joliet Public Schools District 86, Will County, Illinois, as follows: SECTION 1 : That Matthew J. Wilkinson is hereby duly appointed, directed and authorized to act as its agent in all transactions with the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund effective September 30, 2024. SECTION 2 : The preamble of this resolution is hereby adopted as if fully set forth herein. SECTION 3 : This Resolution will be in full force and effect immediately upon its passage. ADOPTED this 9th day of October 2024 by the following roll call vote. AYES: _____ NAYS: _____ ABSENT: _____ JOLIET PUBLIC SCHOOLS DISTRICT 86 BOARD OF SCHOOL INSPECTORS ___________________________________ Elvis L. Madison, Jr., President ___________________________________ Aracelis C. Popadich, Secretary RECOMMENDATION : Adopt the resolution as presented. File Attachments The action items listed under the Consent Agenda are routine business items that will be adopted by a single motion of the Board unless a Board Member or the Superintendent requests an item be removed from the Consent Agenda, discussed, and voted on separately. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the consent agenda as presented. Motion by Jesse M Smith, second by Gwendolyn R Ulmer. Final Resolution: Motion Carried AYE: Gwendolyn R Ulmer, R Emil Standfield, Matthew J Pritz, Elvis L Madison Jr, Jesse M Smith, Sandra Aguirre, Delia Ulloa-Jimenez Subject REPORT NO. 85 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A SIGNATORY ON BANK ACCOUNTS Meeting Oct 9, 2024 - 7:00 p.m. - REGULAR MEETING Category CONSENT AGENDA Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Adopt the resolution as presented. JOLIET BOARD OF SCHOOL INSPECTORS REGULAR MEETING, OCTOBER 9, 2024 VOLUME 67 - REPORT NO. 85 FOR ACTION SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A SIGNATORY ON BANK ACCOUNTS NOW THEREFORE BE RESOLVED by the Board of School Inspectors of Joliet Public Schools District No. 86, Will County, Illinois, as follows: SECTION 1 : The Board of School Inspectors approves Matthew J. Wilkinson as a signatory on the General Fund Account and Payroll Fund Account at BMO Harris Bank N.A. to replace Theresa R. Rouse. SECTION 2 : The Board of School Inspectors approves Matthew J. Wilkinson as a signature on the Imprest Fund Account. SECTION 3