Board of Education MEETING AGENDA

4 Monday, August 19, 2024 Board of Education MEETING AGENDA A meeting of the Board of Education of School District U-46 will begin at 5:15 p.m., Monday, August 19, 2024, at the Educational Services Center, 355 East Chicago Street, Elgin, IL 60120, in Room 140. The Board of Education will move to Closed Session immediately following the Call to Order and Roll Call. The Board of Education will begin the Public Session at the conclusion of Closed Session. The meeting will livestream via Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87064312245 as well as simultaneously on the District's YouTube Channel. Public comments may be made in person at the meeting. In order for us to prepare appropriately, please complete a Request to Speak form at https://forms.gle/SSsyVmpry1tkBRWD9 prior to 7:00 p.m., August 19, 2024. If you are participating via Zoom, call 1-312-626-6799 promptly at 7:00 p.m., Monday, August 19, 2024, for your public comment. The webinar ID needed when you call-in is Webinar ID 870 6431 2245. Please be sure to list your telephone number on the Request to Speak form as that will be the way to decipher your attendance. Those wishing to make a public comment must attend the meeting either via Zoom or in person at 355 East Chicago Street, Elgin, IL 60120. Public comments can also be submitted to Board@u-46.org. Please put "Public Comment" in the subject line so these can be summarized at the meeting and posted to BoardDocs. Those not interested in making a public comment are strongly encouraged to view the meeting on the District's YouTube Channel. For more information on the District's public comment guidelines, please visit https://www.u-46.org/Page/9067. The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Education will be held on Monday, September 9, 2024, in the same format as noted above. 1. Board Meeting - 5:15 p.m. Subject A. Call to Order - Ms. Owens Meeting Aug 19, 2024 - Board of Education MEETING AGENDA Category 1. Board Meeting - 5:15 p.m. Type Action, Procedural File Attachments Subject B. Roll Call (Room 140) Meeting Aug 19, 2024 - Board of Education MEETING AGENDA Category 1. Board Meeting - 5:15 p.m. Type Action, Procedural File Attachments 2. Move to Closed Session - Ms. Owens Subject A. Move to Closed Session Meeting Aug 19, 2024 - Board of Education MEETING AGENDA Category 2. Move to Closed Session - Ms. Owens Type Action, Procedural File Attachments 3. Information re: the Discipline, Performance, Appointment, Employment or Reclassification of an Employee - Dr. Johnson 4. Pending, Probable or Imminent Litigation - Dr. Johnson 5. Collective Negotiating Matters Between the School Board and its Employees or Their Representatives, or Deliberations Concerning Salary Schedules for One or More Classes of Employees - Dr. Johnson 6. Acquisition or Sale of Real Property - Dr. Johnson 7. Review of Closed Session Minutes 8. Move to Open Session (Public Business Session is to begin at 7:00 p.m.) - Ms. Owens Subject A. Motion to Recess until 7:00 p.m. (If Necessary) Meeting Aug 19, 2024 - Board of Education MEETING AGENDA Category 8. Move to Open Session (Public Business Session is to begin at 7:00 p.m.) - Ms. Owens Type Action, Procedural File Attachments Subject B. Pledge of Allegiance Meeting Aug 19, 2024 - Board of Education MEETING AGENDA Category 8. Move to Open Session (Public Business Session is to begin at 7:00 p.m.) - Ms. Owens Type Procedural File Attachments 9. Strategic Plan Report - Dr. Johnson (Board Policy 2:20 - Powers and Duties of the Board of Education; Indemnification) Subject A. Back to School Update Meeting Aug 19, 2024 - Board of Education MEETING AGENDA Category 9. Strategic Plan Report - Dr. Johnson (Board Policy 2:20 - Powers and Duties of the Board of Education; Indemnification) Type Report Dr. Johnson, Superintendent, will provide the Board of Education with a verbal update on the start of the 2024-2025 school year. File Attachments Subject B. Facility Planning Update Meeting Aug 19, 2024 - Board of Education MEETING AGENDA Category 9. Strategic Plan Report - Dr. Johnson (Board Policy 2:20 - Powers and Duties of the Board of Education; Indemnification) Type Presentations Mr. Lindholm, Chief of Staff, and Dr. Ann Williams, Deputy Superintendent of Operations, will present to the Board of Education an update on facility planning. File Attachments Board of Education facilities update August 19 2024.pdf (4,727 KB) 10. Comments from the Audience - Ms. Owens Subject A. Public Comments Meeting Aug 19, 2024 - Board of Education MEETING AGENDA Category 10. Comments from the Audience - Ms. Owens Type Information The intent of this item is to provide an opportunity for the audience input to the Board of Education in accordance with the Board of Education's public comments procedure. For further information on the Board of Education's public comments procedure, please see School District U-46's website . File Attachments 11. Other Business - Board Member and Superintendent Update, If Necessary Subject A. Additional Information Meeting Aug 19, 2024 - Board of Education MEETING AGENDA Category 11. Other Business - Board Member and Superintendent Update, If Necessary Type Information This is an opportunity for the Board of Education Members, including the Student Board of Education Member, and the Superintendent to update each other and the public regarding their activities. File Attachments Subject B. FOIA Requests - 3 Meeting Aug 19, 2024 - Board of Education MEETING AGENDA Category 11. Other Business - Board Member and Superintendent Update, If Necessary Type Dr. Johnson, Superintendent, will report on the attached requests for information under the Freedom of Information Act. File Attachments FOIAs.pdf (84 KB) 12. Consent Agenda - Dr. Johnson Subject A. Personnel Report and Workers' Compensation Cases Meeting Aug 19, 2024 - Board of Education MEETING AGENDA Category 12. Consent Agenda - Dr. Johnson Type Action (Consent) File Attachments 08-19-2024 Personnel Report.pdf (154 KB) Subject B. Minutes of Board Meeting April 29, 2024 Meeting Aug 19, 2024 - Board of Education MEETING AGENDA Category 12. Consent Agenda - Dr. Johnson Type Action (Consent) The April 29, 2024 open session minutes are attached for the Board's review. File Attachments 4.29.24 Open Session Minutes.pdf (136 KB) Subject C. Proposal - Assessment and Accountability - Kane County Regional Office of Education - Learning Partner Meeting Aug 19, 2024 - Board of Education MEETING AGENDA Category 12. Consent Agenda - Dr. Johnson Type Action (Consent) File Attachments Proposal Kane County ROE Learning Partner w. Attachment.pdf (309 KB) Subject D. Proposal - Curriculum and Instruction - CharacterStrong Social Emotional Learning Resource Meeting Aug 19, 2024 - Board of Education MEETING AGENDA Category 12. Consent Agenda - Dr. Johnson Type Action (Consent) File Attachments Proposal CharacterStrong - Middle School w. Attachments.pdf (271 KB) Subject E. Proposal - Equity and Innovation - International Baccalaureate Environment Systems and Societies Resource Meeting Aug 19, 2024 - Board of Education MEETING AGENDA Category 12. Consent Agenda - Dr. Johnson Type Action (Consent) File Attachments Proposal IB ESS Resource w. Attachment.pdf (249 KB) Subject F. Proposal - Teaching and Learning - Elgin Community College Room Rentals Meeting Aug 19, 2024 - Board of Education MEETING AGENDA Category 12. Consent Agenda - Dr. Johnson Type Action (Consent) File Attachments Proposal ECC Rental Costs w. Attachment.pdf (315 KB) Subject G. Contract Renewal - Office of Schools - Illinois Principals Association Coaching and Mentoring Meeting Aug 19, 2024 - Board of Education MEETING AGENDA Category 12. Consent Agenda - Dr. Johnson Type Action (Consent) File Attachments Proposal IPA Mentoring-Coaching for NIU Resident Administrators w. Attachment.pdf (324 KB) Subject H. Contract Renewal - Operations - Risk Management - Property Insurance Meeting Aug 19, 2024 - Board of Education MEETING AGENDA Category 12. Consent Agenda - Dr. Johnson Type Action (Consent) File Attachments Proposal Property Insurance w. Attachment.pdf (612 KB) Subject I. Approval of Settlement Agreement and General Release in the Matter of Feinstein v. School District U-46 Meeting Aug 19, 2024 - Board of Education MEETING AGENDA Category 12. Consent Agenda - Dr. Johnson Type Action (Consent) File Attachments 13. Discussion/Action - Dr. Johnson Subject A. Itemized Bills - August 19, 2024 Meeting Aug 19, 2024 - Board of Education MEETING AGENDA Category 13. Discussion/Action - Dr. Johnson Type Discussion, Action Dr. Frank Williams, Assistant Superintendent of Finance, will respond to questions from the Board of Education regarding the attached bills. Administration recommends the Board of Education approve the List of Bills in the amount of $24,827,074.21. File Attachments 08-19-24 BOE LOB.pdf (199 KB) 08-19-24 Accounts by Vendor.pdf (107 KB) Subject B. Minutes of Board Committee Meeting Meeting Aug 19, 2024 - Board of Education MEETING AGENDA Category 13. Discussion/Action - Dr. Johnson Type Discussion, Action Attached for the Board of Education's review are the following Board Committee Meeting Minutes: 06/24/2024 Board of Education Finance Committee Meeting Administration recommends the Board of Education accept the minutes. File Attachments Board Finance Committee Meeting Minutes 6.24.2024.pdf (131 KB) Subject C. 2025-2026 School Calendar Meeting Aug 19, 2024 - Board of Education MEETING AGENDA Category 13. Discussion/Action - Dr. Johnson Type Discussion, Action Mr. Moore, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, will present the attached 2025-2026 School Calendar and will respond to questions from the Board of Education. Administration is recommending approval of the proposed 2025-2026 School Calendar. Board Policy 2:20 - Powers and Duties of the Board of Education File Attachments Proposed 2025-2026 School Calendar.pdf (132 KB) Subject D. Approval of the DUTU Tentative Agreement Meeting Aug 19, 2024 - Board of Education MEETING AGENDA Category 13. Discussion/Action - Dr. Johnson Type Discussion, Action Dr. Ann Williams, Deputy Superintendent of Operations, will present a proposed 2025-2028 Tentative Agreement with the District U-46 Transportation Union (DUTU). Administration recommends the Board of Education approve the Agreement. Board Policy 2:20 - Powers and Duties of the Board of Education; Indemnification File Attachments FY25-FY28 DUTU Collective Bargaining Agreement redlined TA's.pdf (1,467 KB) Subject E. Notice to Remedy - Tenured Teacher A Meeting Aug 19, 2024 - Board of Education MEETING AGENDA Category 13. Discussion/Action - Dr. Johnson Type Discussion, Action File Attachments 14. Work Session - Dr. Johnson Subject A. 2025-2026 Board of Education Meeting Schedule Meeting Aug 19, 2024 - Board of Education MEETING AGENDA Category 14. Work Session - Dr. Johnson Type Discussion Ms. Olson, Chief Legal Officer, will present the 2025-2026 Board of Education Meeting Schedule. File Attachments 2025-2026 Board Meeting Schedule.pdf (151 KB) 15. Work Session - Bids/Proposals (Board Policy 4:60 - Purchases and Contracts) Subject A. Proposal - Curriculum and Instruction - Foundational Literacy Resource Meeting Aug 19, 2024 - Board of Education MEETING AGENDA Category 15. Work Session - Bids/Proposals (Board Policy 4:60 - Purchases and Contracts) Type Discussion Mr. Tennison, Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning, Ms. Banks, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, and Ms. Johnson, Coordinator of Literacy and Libraries, will present the attached proposal summary and will respond to questions from the Board of Education. Administration recommends approval of the proposal from the various vendors listed on the attached proposal in the total amount of $246,460.15, and requests authorization for district administration to execute related documents. This expenditure will be charged to the Education Fund. The cost is included in the budget for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. Board Policy 6:210 - Instructional Materials File Attachments Proposal - Foundational Literacy Resource w. Attachments.pdf (1,191 KB) Subject B. Proposal - Assessment and Accountability - Catalyst of Educational Change Meeting Aug 19, 2024 - Board of Education MEETING AGENDA Category 15. Work Session - Bids/Proposals (Board Policy 4:60 - Purchases and Contracts) Type Discussion Mr. Tennison, Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning, and Mr. Raimondi, Director of Assessment and Accountability, will present the attached proposal summary and will respond to questions from the Board of Education. Administration recommends approval of the proposal from Catalyst for Educational Change in the amount of $49,961.65, and requests authorization for district administration to execute related documents. This expenditure will be charged to the Title I - 1003(a) Fund. The cost is included in the budget for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. Board Policy 6:15 - School Accountability File Attachments Proposal - Catalyst of Educational Change Learning Partner w. Attachment.pdf (406 KB) 16. Comments from the Audience (If Necessary) - Board President Subject A. Public Comments Meeting Aug 19, 2024 - Board of Education MEETING AGENDA Category 16. Comments from the Audience (If Necessary) - Board President Type Information The intent of this item is to provide an opportunity for the audience input to the Board of Education in accordance with the Board of Education's public comments procedure. For further information on the Board of Education's public comments procedure, please see School District U-46's website . File Attachments 17. Adjournment - Ms. Owens Subject A. Adjourn the Meeting Meeting Aug 19, 2024 - Board of Education MEETING AGENDA Category 17. Adjournment - Ms. Owens Type Action Recommended Action The Board of Education adjourn the Meeting. File Attachments 18. Information Items 19. Enclosures Subject A. Memorandum from Dr. Johnson to the Board of Education Regarding Response to Board Inquiry - August 19, 2024 Meeting Aug 19, 2024 - Board of Education MEETING AGENDA Category 19. Enclosures Type Please see attached memorandum from Dr. Johnson, Superintendent, to the Board of Education in response to Board inquiry. File Attachments Subject B. Public Comments Received on Board@u-46.org - August 19, 2024 Meeting Aug 19, 2024 - Board of Education MEETING AGENDA Category 19. Enclosures Type File Attachments