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0 Wednesday, January 17, 2024 7:00 p.m. - REGULAR MEETING On Wednesday, January 17, 2024 the Policy Committee of the Board of School Inspectors will hold a meeting at 6:00 p.m. Following the Policy 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 Sator Sanchez Elementary School, 1101 Harrison 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 Jan 17, 2024 - 7:00 p.m. - REGULAR MEETING Category OPENING ITEMS Type Procedural File Attachments Subject PLEDGE TO THE FLAG AND PEACE PLEDGE Meeting Jan 17, 2024 - 7:00 p.m. - REGULAR MEETING Category OPENING ITEMS Type Procedural Pledge of Allegiance 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 REPORTS Subject LET'S TALK UPDATE Meeting Jan 17, 2024 - 7:00 p.m. - REGULAR MEETING Category REPORTS Type Reports File Attachments Let's Talk Presentation January 2024 Final.pdf (552 KB) Subject BOARD AND SUPERINTENDENT COMMENTS Meeting Jan 17, 2024 - 7:00 p.m. - REGULAR MEETING Category REPORTS Type Discussion, Procedural File Attachments Subject EQUITY AND STUDENT SERVICES SPECIAL EDUCATION REPORT Meeting Jan 17, 2024 - 7:00 p.m. - REGULAR MEETING Category REPORTS Type Reports File Attachments Board Presentation 1.17.24 Equity & Student Services.pdf (2,818 KB) Subject BOARD AND SUPERINTENDENT COMMENTS Meeting Jan 17, 2024 - 7:00 p.m. - REGULAR MEETING Category REPORTS Type Discussion, Procedural File Attachments Subject STRATEGIC PLAN UPDATE Meeting Jan 17, 2024 - 7:00 p.m. - REGULAR MEETING Category REPORTS Type Reports File Attachments 2023-2028 District 86 Strategic Plan Update #1.pdf (679 KB) Subject BOARD AND SUPERINTENDENT COMMENTS Meeting Jan 17, 2024 - 7:00 p.m. - REGULAR MEETING Category REPORTS Type Discussion, Procedural File Attachments Subject FINANCE UPDATE Meeting Jan 17, 2024 - 7:00 p.m. - REGULAR MEETING Category REPORTS Type Reports File Attachments Will 86 Series 2024 Pricing Report 1.04.24 v2.pdf (460 KB) Subject BOARD AND SUPERINTENDENT COMMENTS Meeting Jan 17, 2024 - 7:00 p.m. - REGULAR MEETING Category REPORTS Type Discussion, Procedural File Attachments PUBLIC COMMENTS Subject OPPORTUNITY FOR VISITORS TO SPEAK Meeting Jan 17, 2024 - 7:00 p.m. - REGULAR MEETING Category PUBLIC COMMENTS 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 ROUTINE REPORTS Subject SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT Meeting Jan 17, 2024 - 7:00 p.m. - REGULAR MEETING Category ROUTINE REPORTS Type Information, Reports SUPERINTENDENT REPORT Theresa Rouse, Ed.D. January 17, 2024 Activities/Meetings Winter Break NHBW Founders Day Gala Institute Day Sen. Meg Cappel Education Roundtable Superintendent Collaborative Virtual Meeting Emergency E-Learning Days AASA Mentoring Sessions Chamber Education Committee Meeting National Superintendent Roundtable Virtual Meeting A.C.E. Virtual Meeting Upcoming Items on the Superintendent’s Calendar: January 18: Spanish Community Center Board Meeting January 19: School Safety Summit January 20: IASB Three Rivers Legislative Breakfast January 23: Advance Illinois Equity First Superintendent Meeting January 23: District Spelling Bee January 23: Foundation Meeting January 24: IASA Vision 2030 Work Group Meeting January 25: Clergy Luncheon January 31: School Improvement Day – No PM Classes for Students January 31: Webinar: Responding to & Investigating Hoax Bomb Threats & Swatting January 31: Will County Women in Leadership Mtg January 31: NAMI Advisory Board Meeting February 2: IASA Executive Director Meeting February 2: IASA Three Rivers Meeting February 5: IASA/ISBE Advisory Council Meeting February 6: Superintendent’s Articulation Breakfast February 6: JTHS 204 State of the District February 9: Zonta Club of Joliet Event February 10: STEAM Event at Dirksen February 13: Spanish Community Center Committee Meeting February 13: Chamber Education Committee Meeting February 14: Board Meeting February 15-17: AASA National Conference February 19: Presidents’ Day Holiday – Schools and District Office are closed February 22-25: COSSBA Annual Symposium Feb 29-March 1: Chicago Fundraising Con Ganas Conference – Spanish Community Center March 4: Pulaski Day – Schools and District Office are Closed March 5: Parent/Teacher Conferences – No Classes for Students March 5: Superintendent’s Articulation Breakfast March 5: IASB Three Rivers Division Meeting March 7: Spanish Community Center Annual Dinner March 8: ROE Superintendents’ Meeting March 11: Great Teacher Banquet March 12: Spanish Community Center Committee Meeting March 12: Chamber Education Committee Meeting March 13: National Superintendents Roundtable Virtual Meeting March 13: AASA Virtual Symposia with Mentees March 13: Board Meeting March 14: Community Foundation of Will County Board Meeting March 15: Will County Women in Leadership Meeting March 15: Suburban Superintendents Association Meeting March 21: Spanish Community Center Board Meeting March 22: Last day of school prior to Spring Break March 25-April 1: Spring Break April 2: Classes Resume April 2: Superintendent’s Articulation Breakfast April 9: Spanish Community Center Committee Meeting April 9: Chamber Education Committee Meeting April 10: Board Meeting April 17: National Superintendents Roundtable Virtual Meeting April 19: Superintendents Roundtable of Northern Illinois Meeting April 23: Foundation Meeting April 24: Administrative Professionals Day April 24: NAMI Advisory Board Meeting April 30: Will County Women in Leadership Meeting File Attachments Subject BOARD COMMENTS Meeting Jan 17, 2024 - 7:00 p.m. - REGULAR MEETING Category ROUTINE REPORTS Type Discussion, Procedural File Attachments Subject FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT REQUESTS Meeting Jan 17, 2024 - 7:00 p.m. - REGULAR MEETING Category ROUTINE REPORTS Type Information, Reports JOLIET BOARD OF SCHOOL INSPECTORS REGULAR MEETING, JANUARY 17, 2024 INFORMATIONAL MEMO FOR INFORMATION SUBJECT: FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT REQUESTS DATE RECEIVED AND STATUS OF RESPONSE REQUESTOR REQUEST Received 11/29/2023 5 Day Ext Ltr Sent Response Sent 12/19/2023 Patrick Lee IL State Volunteer for Change the Air Foundation I am doing public research and would like to request your latest IAQ and Environmental Testing for your schools. I am seeking the actual report that includes mold spore sampling data for each of your schools. I understand if certain floorplan info needs to be redacted from the reports and I pre-accept these redactions as you see required. If you have not ever conducted any IAQ and Environmental Testing for your schools, you can let me know in your response accordingly. I am doing an IL State Wide request using a public database of contacts for IL, so if you have already received this request and responded, please go ahead and let me know. I apologize for any redundancy, but I learned of this public database method after I made the requests individually with about 20 school districts in Illinois. I have attached an example mold test report (page 26) to help provide you an understanding of the type of reports and data I am requesting. File Attachments CLOSED SESSION Subject MOTION TO GO INTO CLOSED SESSION Meeting Jan 17, 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 Gwendolyn R Ulmer. Final Resolution: Motion Carried AYE: Gwendolyn R Ulmer, Elvis L Madison Jr, Jesse M Smith, Sandra Aguirre Subject RECONVENE MEETING Meeting Jan 17, 2024 - 7:00 p.m. - REGULAR MEETING Category CLOSED SESSION Type Procedural File Attachments CONSENT AGENDA Subject INTRODUCTION Meeting Jan 17, 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 - REGULAR MEETING Meeting Jan 17, 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 December 13, 2023. Minutes View Minutes for Dec 13, 2023 - 7:00 p.m. - REGULAR MEETING Approval and adoption of the minutes of the Regular Meeting held December 13, 2023. 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, Elvis L Madison Jr, Jesse M Smith, Sandra Aguirre Subject MINUTES OF CLOSED SESSION Meeting Jan 17, 2024 - 7:00 p.m. - REGULAR MEETING Category CONSENT AGENDA Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Motion to approve and adopt the minutes of the closed session meeting held November 8, 2023. Approval and adoption of the minutes of the closed session meeting of November 8, 2023, pursuant to Section 2.06 of the Open Meetings Act. The Board of School Inspectors reviewed these minutes on December 13, 2023 and determined that the need for confidentiality exists. Therefore, the minutes of the closed session meeting held November 8, 2023 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, Elvis L Madison Jr, Jesse M Smith, Sandra Aguirre Subject REPORT NO. 117 - PAYROLL, TREASURER'S REPORT AND BILLS Meeting Jan 17, 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, JANUARY 17, 2024 VOLUME 66 - REPORT NO. 117 FOR ACTION SUBJECT: PAYROLL, TREASURER'S REPORT AND BILLS A. PAYROLLS TWO WEEKS ENDING DECEMBER 1, 2023 TWO WEEKS ENDING DECEMBER 15, 2023 INSTRUCTION $1,975,203.94 INSTRUCTION $1,999,773.44 SUPPORT SERV. PUPIL $268,479.61 SUPPORT SERV. PUPIL $269,331.95 SUPPORT SERV. INSTR. $160,321.18 SUPPORT SERV. INSTR. $157,834.13 SUPPORT SERV. ADMIN. $98,825.06 SUPPORT SERV. ADMIN. $98,941.70 SUPP. SERV. SCHOOL ADM $256,672.26 SUPP. SERV. SCHOOL ADM $239,434.20 SUPPORT SERV. BUSINESS $141,535.34 SUPPORT SERV. BUSINESS $128,285.58 SUPPORT SERV. CENTRAL $85,201.21 SUPPORT SERV. CENTRAL $82,559.22 BUILDING SUPPORT SERV. $253,552.60 BUILDING SUPPORT SERV. $255,600.32 TOTAL PAYROLL $3,239,791.20 TOTAL PAYROLL $3,231,760.54 EDUCATIONAL FUND $2,981,031.42 EDUCATIONAL FUND $2,971,545.22 BUILDING FUND $253,552.60 BUILDING FUND $255,600.32 TRANSPORTATION FUND $5,207.18 TRANSPORTATION FUND $4,615.00 TWO WEEKS ENDING DECEMBER 29, 2023 INSTRUCTION $1,877,954.87 SUPPORT SERV. PUPIL $255,251.96 SUPPORT SERV. INSTR. $143,219.69 SUPPORT SERV. ADMIN. $97,430.51 SUPP. SERV. SCHOOL ADM $230,330.16 SUPPORT SERV. BUSINESS $101,159.96 SUPPORT SERV. CENTRAL $76,567.28 BUILDING SUPPORT SERV. $244,538.23 TOTAL PAYROLL $3,026,452.66 EDUCATIONAL FUND $2,776,893.63 BUILDING FUND $244,538.23 TRANSPORTATION FUND $5,020.80 B. TREASURER'S REPORT - DECEMBER, 2023 BEGINNING OF MONTH BALANCE RECEIPTS DISBURSEMENTS END OF MONTH BALANCE EDUCATION FUND $110,401,920.29 $12,291,311.98 $14,089,026.41 $108,604,205.86 OPER & MAINT FUND 22,067,898.32 1,021,241.25 1,999,820.10 21,089,319.47 DEBT SERVICE 11,251,032.27 304,128.12 531.24 11,554,629.15 TRANSPORTATION 15,129,407.73 528,033.03 2,379,197.13 13,278,243.63 IMRF/SOC. SEC. 3,083,477.00 227,608.93 369,584.13 2,941,501.80 LIFE SAFETY FUND 439,944.33 3,671.56 6,058.75 437,557.14 CAPITAL PROJECTS 3,671,289.81 14,801,749.00 453,956.36 18,019,082.45 WORKING CASH 8,870,811.61 20,305.15 - 8,891,116.76 TORT FUND 60,843.92 2,294.02 - 63,137.94 $174,976,625.28 $29,200,343.04 $19,298,174.12 $184,878,794.20 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) 6,275,158.28 - 6,275,158.28 PETTY CASH 3,000.00 - 3,000.00 ILLINOIS FUNDS 22,287,432.47 - 22,287,432.47 FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES 930,723.24 24,778,297.50 25,709,020.74 PMA CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT-GENERAL - 69,253,903.43 69,253,903.43 PMA LIQUID ASSET FUND (GENERAL FD) 5,313,163.17 30,296,119.36 35,609,282.53 PMA LIQUID ASSET FUND (STATE CONSTR) - 285,022.32 285,022.32 PMA LIQUID ASSET FUND (2022 BONDS) 9,664,062.02 - 9,664,062.02 PMA LIQUID ASSET FUND (2023 BONDS) 14,791,912.41 - 14,791,912.41 TOTAL FUNDS $60,265,451.59 $124,613,342.61 $184,878,794.20 C. PAYROLLS, HEALTH CLAIMS AND UTILITIES AND BOND PAYMENTS FOR DECEMBER, 2023: EDUCATIONAL $11,414,805.40 OPER & MAINT 1,034,081.57 DEBT SERVICE - TRANSPORTATION 19,929.68 IMRF/SOC. SEC. 369,584.13 LIFE SAFETY - CAPITAL PROJECTS - $12,838,400.78 D. RESOLUTION TO APPROVE PAYMENT OF THE JANUARY 17, 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 January 17, 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 January 12, 2024 in the amount of $65,653.44. SECTION 3: This Resolution will be in full force and effect immediately upon its passage. ADOPTED this 17th day of January 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 01 JAN 2024 FINANCIALS REPORT.pdf (1,950 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, Elvis L Madison Jr, Jesse M Smith, Sandra Aguirre Subject REPORT NO. 118 - A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE TREASURER'S INVESTMENTS Meeting Jan 17, 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, JANUARY 17, 2024 VOLUME 66 - REPORT NO. 118 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: Financial Institution Purchase Date Maturity Date Number of Days Value Interest Rate ISDLAF+ Term Series, IL 12/08/2023 07/08/2024 213 $15,900,000.00 5.150% ISDLAF+ Term Series, IL 12/08/2023 08/08/2024 244 $14,000,000.00 5.140% First Cr Bank Los Angeles, CA 12/15/2023 06/13/2025 546 $245,000.00 5.000% SECTION 1: The following investments are hereby approved. 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 17th day of January 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, Elvis L Madison Jr, Jesse M Smith, Sandra Aguirre Subject REPORT NO. 119 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PREPARATION OF THE 2024-2025 TENTATIVE BUDGET Meeting Jan 17, 2024 - 7:00 p.m. - REGULAR MEETING Category CONSENT AGENDA Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Adopt resolution as presented. JOLIET BOARD OF SCHOOL INSPECTORS REGULAR MEETING, JANUARY 17, 2024 VOLUME 66 - REPORT NO. 119 FOR ACTION SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PREPARATION OF THE 2024-2025 TENTATIVE BUDGET PREAMBLE WHEREAS , the Illinois School Code provides in Section 17-1 (105 ILCS 5/17-1) that the budget shall be prepared in tentative form by some person or persons designated by the Board; and, WHEREAS , July 1, 2024, Through June 30, 2025, is hereby established as the fiscal year. 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 the Superintendent, Theresa R. Rouse, Ed.D. or her designee, be and is hereby appointed to prepare the tentative budget for said school district for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2025, which tentative budget shall be filed with the Secretary of this Board of School Inspectors. 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 17th day of January 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 Pro Tempore 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, Elvis L Madison Jr, Jesse M Smith, Sandra Aguirre Subject REPORT NO. 120 - A RESOLUTION APPROVING FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC. AS INVESTMENT AND ARBITRAGE REBATE MANAGER FOR THE PROCEEDS OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2023 IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,000,000 AND GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2024 IN THE AMOUNT OF $84,500,000 Meeting Jan 17, 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, JANUARY 17, 2024 VOLUME 66 – REPORT NO. 120 FOR ACTION SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION APPROVING FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC. AS INVESTMENT AND ARBITRAGE REBATE MANAGER FOR THE PROCEEDS OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2023 IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,000,000 AND GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2024 IN THE AMOUNT OF $84,500,000 PREAMBLE WHEREAS , Joliet Public Schools District 86 issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the services of an Investment and Arbitrage Rebate Manager for the proceeds of its General Obligation Bonds, Series 2023 and General Obligation Bonds Series 2024: and, WHEREAS , the District received responses to its RFP from five investment management companies; and, WHEREAS , the Administration selected two companies for interviews, including Fifth Third Securities, Inc.; and, WHEREAS , the Administration, after said interviews, a review of the responses to the RFP and consideration of the needs of the District, recommends Fifth Third Securities, Inc. as being best suited to serve the District in said capacity. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of School Inspectors, School District No. 86, Will County, Illinois, as follows: SECTION 1 : Joliet Public Schools District 86 shall use Fifth Third Securities, Inc. to provide services as its Investment and Arbitrage Rebate Manager for the proceeds of its General Obligation Bonds, Series 2023 and General Obligation Bonds Series 2024. SECTION 2 : The Superintendent and the Assistant Superintendent for Business and Financial Services, or their designees, are hereby authorized and directed to execute all documents and establish all accounts necessary for the provision of said services, subject to final approval of the District’s Chief Officer for Legal Services. 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 17th day of January 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, Elvis L Madison Jr, Jesse M Smith, Sandra Aguirre Subject REPORT NO. 121 - PERSONNEL REPORT (COMPENSATION; HIRING; PROMOTION; TERMINATION INCLUDING RESIGNATION, DISCHARGE AND RETIREMENT; CHANGE OF STATUS) Meeting Jan 17, 2024 - 7:00 p.m. - REGULAR MEETING Category CONSENT AGENDA Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Approve the report as presented. JOLIET BOARD OF SCHOOL INSPECTORS REGULAR MEETING, JANUARY 17, 2024 VOLUME 66 - REPORT NO. 121 FOR ACTION SUBJECT: PERSONNEL REPORT (COMPENSATION; HIRING; PROMOTION; TERMINATION INCLUDING RESIGNATION, DISCHARGE, AND RETIREMENT; CHANGE OF STATUS ) CERTIFICATED A. RECOMMENDED FOR EMPLOYMENT ERIC BARTL J.F.K. ADMINISTRATIVE CENTER SUBSTITUTE TEACHER MOODY BIBLE INSTITUTE $200.00/DAY 12/15/2023 LATISHA M. BIBBS J.F.K. ADMINISTRATIVE CENTER SUBSTITUTE TEACHER MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY- MANKATO $200.00/DAY 12/20/2023 ALEXANDRA R. BLANK J.F.K. ADMINISTRATIVE CENTER STUDENT SERVICES COORDINATOR INDIANA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY $42,984.60 01/09/2024 06/30/2024 HALEY S. BROSMAN DIRKSEN JR. HIGH SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER LEWIS UNIVERSITY $23,407.48 01/16/2024 06/03/2024 KIMBERLY A. HERZOG PERSHING ELEMENTARY TEACHER LEWIS UNIVERSITY $24,768.38 01/08/2024 06/03/2024 RAKELLE D. HOUSE J.F.K. ADMINISTRATIVE CENTER SUBSTITUTE TEACHER COLUMBIA COLLEGE CHICAGO $200.00/DAY 12/22/2023 ALICIA R. HRVATIN HUFFORD JR. HIGH JR. HIGH PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY $23,407.48 01/16/2024 06/03/2024 REBECCA K. KINNEY SANDBURG ELEMENTARY SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER UNIVERSITY OF ST. FRANCIS $23,951.84 01/11/2024 06/03/2024 CAITLIN E. RATAJCZAK J.F.K. ADMINISTRATIVE CENTER SUBSTITUTE TEACHER UNIVERSITY OF ST. FRANCIS $200.00/DAY 01/09/2024 KATHRYN M. SOBOL SANCHEZ ELEMENTARY TEACHER CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY $28,361.06 01/08/2024 06/03/2024 THOMAS E. SPIELMAN J.F.K. ADMINISTRATIVE CENTER SUBSTITUTE TEACHER GOVERNORS STATE UNIVERSITY $200.00/DAY 12/13/2023 B. CHANGE IN POSITION JESSICA MARTINEZ J.F.K. ADMINISTRATIVE CENTER ELEMENTARY BILINGUAL TEACHER TO SUBSTITUTE TEACHER $200.00/DAY 12/11/2023 C. SALARY CHANGE CHRISTINE L. BORSOM JEFFERSON M - 12 TO M+30 - 12 $36,960.99 12/21/2023 JACQUELINE GANS HUFFORD JR. HIGH M - 12 TO M+30 - 12 $36,960.99 12/21/2023 AMY J. HAYES J.F.K. ADMINISTRATIVE CENTER B - 0 TO B +15 - 0 $26,861.19 12/21/2023 CYNTHIA LOPEZ-BACA JEFFERSON B - 10 TO B+15 - 11 $35,967.00 12/12/2023 DOMINIQUE G. NELSON DIRKSEN JR. HIGH M - 7 TO M+30 - 7 $33,854.10 12/20/2023 SAMANTHA A. RICHARDSON MARSHALL B+15 - 10 TO M - 10 $33,345.13 01/08/2024 ELENA A. VASILIADES FOREST PARK B+15 - 5 TO M - 5 $30,356.69 01/08/2024 JESSICA L. WILLIAMS PERSHING M - 11 TO M+30 - 11 $42,009.84 11/30/2023 D. RESIGNATIONS JENNY BRUNO-DOSTER J.F.K. ADMINISTRATIVE CENTER SUBSTITUTE TEACHER RELOCATING 01/01/2024 EBONI CALDWELL J.F.K. ADMINISTRATIVE CENTER TEMPORARY SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST INTERN PERSONAL 01/18/2024 SHANN MCDOWELL SANCHEZ ELEMENTARY TEACHER ANOTHER POSITION 12/22/2023 LORENA SILVA J.F.K. ADMINISTRATIVE CENTER TASK FORCE GUEST TEACHER ANOTHER POSITION 01/10/2024 PEGGY E. WILLIAMS HUFFORD JR. HIGH JR. HIGH TEACHER ANOTHER POSITION 01/19/2024 EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT PERSONNEL E. RECOMMENDED FOR EMPLOYMENT MARYANN O. ALVAREZ PERSHING P/T LUNCHROOM/PLAYGROUND SUPERVISOR $14.77/HR. 12/14/2023 KIAUNA C. EVANS J.F.K. ADMINISTRATIVE CENTER SUBSTITUTE CLERICAL $15.45/HR. 12/20/2023 AUTIUMN B. HOLMES DIRKSEN JR. HIGH F/T NUTRITION SERVICES ASSISTANT 7.5 HOURS 9 MONTHS $14.20/HR. 12/20/2023 JOSEPH G. KAUFFMAN J.F.K. ADMINISTRATIVE CENTER SUBSTITUTE CLERICAL $15.45/HR. 12/08/2023 ERIKA L. SAENZ SANCHEZ P/T LUNCHROOM/PLAYGROUND SUPERVISOR $14.77/HR. 12/18/2023 GABRIELA R. SANCHEZ CRUZ J.F.K. ADMINISTRATIVE CENTER SUBSTITUTE CLERICAL $15.45/HR. 12/13/2023 JENNA N. TESCH THIPGEN TEMPORARY F/T INTERVENTION PARAPROFESSIONAL 6 HOURS 9 MONTHS $16.08/HR. 01/10/2024 06/03/2024 CAROLYN A. TUCKER WOODLAND P/T LUNCHROOM/PLAYGROUND SUPERVISOR $14.77/HR. 12/11/2023 F. CHANGE IN POSITION LOURDES A. BAUTISTA GUZMAN PERSHING F/T CLERICAL AIDE 8 HOURS 9 MONTHS TO F/T CLERICAL AIDE 7 HOURS 9 MONTHS $15.45/HR. 01/11/2024 GENESIS GALLARDO J.F.K. ADMINISTRATIVE CENTER P/T PRESCHOOL SCREENER TO P/T HEARING AND VISION SCREENER $25.20/HR. 12/15/2023 JENNIFER S. SLAVOV J.F.K. ADMINISTRATIVE CENTER P/T LUNCHROOM/PLAYGROUND SUPERVISOR TO SUBSTITUTE LUNCHROOM/PLAYGROUND SUPERVISOR $14.77/HR. 12/11/2023 G. RETIREMENT KATHY A. RAMSAY WOODLAND SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAPROFESSIONAL 6 HOURS 9 MONTHS 06/03/2024 DEYANIRA TELLO CUNNINGHAM BILINGUAL PARAPROFESSIONAL 6 HOURS 9 MONTHS 06/30/2024 H. RESIGNATION YENI GARCIA-REYES THIGPEN P/T LUNCHROOM/PLAYGROUND SUPERVISOR ANOTHER POSITION 12/15/2023 I. TERMINATION ERIC R AUSTIN WOODLAND P/T LUNCHROOM/PLAYGROUND SUPERVISOR CLOSED SESSION 01/19/2024 CHARITA F. SMITH WOODLAND P/T LUNCHROOM/PLAYGROUND SUPERVISOR CLOSED SESSION 01/19/2024 KAYLA A. THOMPSON J.F.K. ADMINISTRATIVE CENTER SUBSTITUTE CLERICAL CLOSED SESSION 01/19/2024 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, Elvis L Madison Jr, Jesse M Smith, Sandra Aguirre Subject REPORT NO. 122 - GIFTS - JANUARY 2024 Meeting Jan 17, 2024 - 7:00 p.m. - REGULAR MEETING Category CONSENT AGENDA Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Budgeted No Recommended Action Accept these gifts. JOLIET BOARD OF SCHOOL INSPECTORS REGULAR MEETING, JANUARY 17, 2024 VOLUME 66 - REPORT NO. 122 FOR ACTION TO : BOARD OF SCHOOL INSPECTORS FROM : THERESA R. ROUSE, ED.D., SUPERINTENDENT SUBJECT : GIFTS SCHOOL DONOR DESCRIPTION Joliet District 86 Joliet Police Department Hats, gloves, and scarves Joliet District 86 Palos West Elementary School, Palos Park Hats, mittens, and gloves Joliet District 86 Visitation & Aid Society of Joliet Aldi Gift Cards ($80 each) for five families at each District 86 school and Walmart gift cards ($40 each) for each child (age 18 and under) in these families for the holidays Dirksen Junior High, Thomas Jefferson Elementary, Lynne Thigpen Elementary American Italian Cultural Society Gift cards ($250 value) for District 86 family (house fire) Dirksen Junior High, Thomas Jefferson Elementary, Lynne Thigpen Elementary Associated Clubs of Will County Gift cards ($200 value) for District 86 family (house fire) Dirksen Junior High, Thomas Jefferson Elementary, Lynne Thigpen Elementary Tom & Barb Bolek, community members Furniture, rugs, bicycles, and games for District 86 family (house fire) Dirksen Junior High, Thomas Jefferson Elementary, Lynne Thigpen Elementary Doug Lawler, community member $250 donation for District 86 family (house fire) Dirksen Junior High, Thomas Jefferson Elementary, Lynne Thigpen Elementary Moran Athletic Club Gift cards ($300 value) for District 86 family (house fire) Dirksen Junior High, Thomas Jefferson Elementary, Lynne Thigpen Elementary Northwest Recreation Club Gift cards ($300 value) for District 86 family (house fire) Dirksen Junior High, Thomas Jefferson Elementary, Lynne Thigpen Elementary Lou Smith, community member $200 donation for District 86 family (house fire) Dirksen Junior High, Thomas Jefferson Elementary, Lynne Thigpen Elementary Visitation & Aid Society of Joliet Gift cards ($450 value) for District 86 family (house fire) Farragut/Sator Sanchez Elementary Miko Dilworth, Downers Grove resident Holiday gifts for one student at Farragut and one student at Sanchez Hufford Junior High/Carl Sandburg Elementary Anonymous Sandburg/Hufford Grad Holiday cards and Walmart gift cards ($50 each) for one Hufford and one Sandburg family A.O. Marshall Elementary Heye Family Children's clothing A.O. Marshall Elementary Mt. Olive Church of Joliet Winter coats A.O. Marshall Elementary United Methodist Church of New Lenox Hats, gloves, and socks Carl Sandburg Elementary The American Legion Post 1080 Walmart gift card ($250 value) for the holidays for retired military family Washington Junior High Jane Dilworth, Darien resident Holiday gifts for two students Woodland Elementary Crossroads Christian Church/Westbrook Christian Church Proceeds from Gift Mart ($2,785) 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, Elvis L Madison Jr, Jesse M Smith, Sandra Aguirre Subject VOTE Meeting Jan 17, 2024 - 7:00 p.m. - REGULAR MEETING Category CONSENT AGENDA Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Motion to approve the consent agenda 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, Elvis L Madison Jr, Jesse M Smith, Sandra Aguirre CLOSING ITEMS Subject OTHER, BOARD AND SUPERINTENDENT COMMENTS Meeting Jan 17, 2024 - 7:00 p.m. - REGULAR MEETING Category CLOSING ITEMS Type Discussion, Procedural File Attachments Subject ADJOURNMENT Meeting Jan 17, 2024 - 7:00 p.m. - REGULAR MEETING Category CLOSING ITEMS Type Action, Procedural Recommended Action Motion to adjourn. File Attachments Motion & Voting Motion to adjourn. Motion by Sandra Aguirre, second by Jesse M Smith. Final Resolution: Motion Carried AYE: Gwendolyn R Ulmer, Elvis L Madison Jr, Jesse M Smith, Sandra Aguirre