MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION FEBRUARY 20, 2018

A regular meeting of the Board of Education, District 155, McHenry and Lake Counties, Illinois, was held in the Library at the Crystal Lake Central High School, 45 West Franklin Avenue, Crystal Lake, IL 60014 in said District, Tuesday, February 20, 2018. President Adam Guss called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. The President directed the Secretary to call the roll. Upon the roll being called, the following members answered present: Jason Blake, Amy Blazier, Adam Guss, Rosemary Kurtz, Ron Ludwig, Nicole Pavoris, and Dave Secrest. Also present were: Steve Olson, Superintendent; Thomas Kim, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources; Jeremy Davis, Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations; Scott Shepard, Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services; Shannon Podzimek, Director of Communications; George DiVenere, Director of Technology; Kim Dahlem, Director of Student Services; Erica Bruso, Director of Fiscal Services, Jeff Daurer, Service-Centered Operations Support ; Dr. Eric Ernd, Dr. Steve Koch, Neil Lesinski, and Josh Nobilio, Principals CHSD 155. Additional names of attendance on attached sign-in sheet. The Pledge of Allegiance was said by all in attendance. Dave Secrest moved and Nicole Pavoris seconded the motion that the minutes of Regular Meeting January 23, 2018 and Executive Session January 23, 2018 be approved as presented. Upon the roll being called, the following members voted. Aye: Jason Blake, Amy Blazier, Adam Guss, Rosemary Kurtz, Ron Ludwig, Nicole Pavoris, Dave Secrest Nay: None Dr. Eric Ernd, Crystal Lake Central High School Principal, welcomed the Board of Education, thanked Steve Olson, Superintendent, for all of his support, and introduced the Crystal Lake Central Administrative Team. It was noted that the CL Central Coding Academy would be showcased. Dr. Eric Ernd presented information regarding the CLC Focus: WICOR School with an AVID Program and Tiger Pride Initiative. It was noted that the AVID Program provides a clear focus for the student in the academic middle – viable program. Dave Shutters, Dean, further explained the Tiger Pride Initiative. Tiger Pride is a reinforcement of positive behaviors. Bizarro Discipline was created as a student/teacher referral system. Mr. Shutters then shared several examples of Bizarro Discipline. Bob Hewett, Industry and Careers, presented information regarding the Coding Academy that begins in the 2018-2019 school year. It was noted many job openings now require coding - applies to every field. Mr. Hewett shared examples of current classes in place at Crystal Lake Central that correlate with coding. McHenry County College (MCC) is also adding two positions through a grant, currently working with manufacturers, and offers an Apple credential (Mobile App Development). In addition, Mr. Hewett shared information and explained D155 specialized programming (i.e. business incubator, mobile app development, CNN precision machining and engineering); project tool and die (i.e. thermoformer, plastic injection); and the woods/construction program. Shannon Podzimek, Director of Communications, provided the introductions regarding Student Recognition. The CHSD 155 students listed below were recognized for their accomplishments. Perfect ACT Score  Danny Minogue, Crystal Lake South High School

IHSA State Cheerleading Finals – Medium Team Category  Crystal Lake Central High School Cheerleading Team, 2nd Place Shannon Podzimek, Director of Communications, reported there were seven requests for Records Under Freedom of Information Act. 1. Scott Coffey, Citizen – Requested the following: “Please forward a copy of the current employment contracts for the following administrators Steve Olson, Thomas Kim, Jeremy Davis.” Request was granted in part and denied in part.

2. Scott Coffey, Citizen – Requested the following: “1. A copy of all invoices and support documentation, etc. related to the expenditure of $323,663.23 on check #18120 payable to Transportation Joint. This expenditure was included on the list of bills to be approved in the Board packet for the Board of Education meeting dated 9/12/2017. 2. A copy of all invoices and support documentation, etc. related to the expenditure of $67,807.61 on check #18479 payable to Transportation Joint. This expenditure was included on the list of bills to be approved in the Board packet for the Board of Education meeting dated 10/17/2017. 3. A copy of all invoices and support documentation, etc. related to the expenditure of $293,647.94 on check #18895 payable to Transportation Joint. This expenditure was included on the list of bills to be approved in the Board packet for the Board of Education meeting dated 11/21/2017. 4. A copy of any inter-governmental agreement between District 155 and District 47 regarding Transportation services. Please include any documents that identify the individual district’s roles, duties, responsibilities, and the basis/methodology for allocating and billing costs between districts.” Request was granted in part and denied in part.

3. Christine Smith, Citizen – Requested the following: “requesting all backflow inspection reports and invoices completed for school district 155 in 2017. Please provide copies in pdf.” Request was granted in part and denied in part.

4. Allen Skillicorn, State Representative – Requested the following: “All itemized expenses with receipts related to and the names of those who attended the Annual IASB conference for each year from 2012-2016.” Request was granted in part and denied in part.

5. Scott Coffey, Citizen – Requested the following: “The District’s current labor agreement with the Education Association indicates that a Health Insurance Stabilization Fund exists that may be used to accumulate surplus funds to be used to pay for future premiums. Please provide a copy of all the Health Insurance Stabilization Fund’s historical transactional activity and supporting documents for the time period between 12/01/2016 and 1/26/2018.” Request was granted in part and denied in part.

6. Scott Coffey, Citizen – Requested the following: “Please provide a rationale for [the food service Social Security/IMRF] financial reporting change and please provide the Fiscal Year 2017 Actual Food Service function Social Security/IMRF expenses that were incurred in Fund 50 and please provide the FY18 Budget for these expenses.” Request was granted.

7. Jim Tyrrell, Prairie State Wire – Requested the following: “We are requesting copies of any current collective bargaining agreement between Community High School District 155 and any organized labor collective bargaining unit, and if there is no collective bargaining agreement in place, a copy of the last expired agreement. Additionally, we are requesting electronic (preferably non-PDF such as CSV, Excel, Txt) data with the following data points for all employees of Community High School District 155 represented by an organized labor collective bargaining unit. - First name. - Middle name or initial. - Last name. - Department. - Job title. - Organized labor collective bargaining unit name. - Government email address. - School name. - Salary.” Request was granted.

Julie Haislip, D47 teacher and parent; Rachael Lawrence, parent; Guy Haislip, parent; Bill Stripp, parent; Alice McCoy; citizen; Dave Komosa, parent; Josie Rizo, parent; and Debra Hartman, parent; individually addressed the Board regarding their concerns and costs associated with the relocation of Haber Oaks Campus to Crystal Lake South High School. Kasey Caciottolo, parent; addressed the Board regarding her concern for students’ safety and security measures in place at the buildings. Laura Jensen, D155 teacher, shared a handout “The Movement Movement” with the Board and spoke on the importance and benefits of daily physical education. John Pletz, citizen, spoke on information regarding the savings to relocate Haber Oaks Campus, ongoing expenses to operate a vacant building, and retirement incentives. Mr. Pletz suggested that the Board create a group reason for their vote (yes or no) when voting on significant agenda items. Alice Beking, realtor and parent, spoke on the schools’ impact regarding the real estate market and people moving in or out of the area. Mr. Caciottolo, student, spoke on the possibility of homeless/jobless veterans being employed by the district in security positions within the schools. Jeremy Davis, Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations, presented the Treasurer’s Report for month ending January 31, 2018. Board members were informed that the state sent school districts their September 2017 mandated categorical payments. The state payments for mandated categoricals (reimbursements for special education and transportation expenditures) are now running approximately two months behind. Mr. Davis provided an update regarding additional Tier funding from the state. It was noted that a compromise had been reached regarding procedural changes to the rules governing which privately managed schools could accept publicly-funded credits. It is projected that Tier funding should be vouchered in April 2018 – providing an additional $300,000 to $400,000 to D155. Board members then received information regarding the governor’s proposed transferring of some pension costs (25% per year over a 4-year period) from the state onto local school districts. It was noted that no additional source of funding for school districts to pay for such transferred costs has been proposed. Jeremy Davis explained that for D155, this amount is approximately $1.5 million additional dollars per year to the proposed 4-year time frame. In conclusion, Mr. Davis shared that with the elections coming up in November 2018 nothing is expected to be completed by the state legislators. Board Vice President Jason Blake questioned the status of the district. Mr. Davis explained that the status of D155 remains constant with no major foreseeable changes. In addition, Board Vice-President Jason Blake requested a discussion regarding cash flow be held at the March 2018 Budget, Planning, Finance, and Audit Committee Meeting. Jeremy Davis, Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations, then recommended that the Board of Education approve the attached Bill List and Bills Summary for the period of January 17, 2018 through February 13, 2018 in the amount of $6,021,829.15. Nicole Pavoris moved and Ron Ludwig seconded the motion that the Bills as listed on the Agenda in the amount of $6,021,829.15 be approved and ordered paid as presented. Upon the roll being called, the following members voted. Aye: Jason Blake, Amy Blazier, Adam Guss, Rosemary Kurtz, Ron Ludwig, Nicole Pavoris, Dave Secrest Nay: None Jeremy Davis, Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations, announced that the next item for consideration was Haber Oaks Relocation – Award of Bid Alternate A-4 Packages (Paving, General Carpentry, Paint, Plumbing, HVAC, Electrical, Fire Protection) and provided background information. It was noted that at the September 5, 2017 Budget, Planning, Finance, and Audit Committee Meeting, district administration recommended commissioning a feasibility study to examine relocating either the D155 Central Office or Haber Oaks Campus into existing district facilities, specifically the first floor of the east wing of Crystal Lake South High School. The results of this study were shared at the November 21, 2017 Operations Committee Meeting with the Operations Committee instructing administration to move forward with the process of design and bidding for relocating Haber Oaks Campus to Crystal Lake South High School. Bids for the Haber Oaks relocation project were opened on February 7, 2018 and the recommendation to approve the bid was brought forward and discussed at the February 12, 2018 Operations Committee Meeting. Board members were informed that, in addition to these three committee meetings, the district published an update on its Feasibility Study in its “From the Center” electronic November/December 2017 newsletter; the Northwest Herald published articles on three separate occasions; district administration spoke with faculty at both Haber Oaks Campus and Crystal Lake South High School; Josh Nobilio, Crystal Lake South Principal, and Julie Duncan, Off Campus Program Coordinator for Haber Oaks, were consulted during the design process; and finally, the district met with parents of Crystal Lake South students and parents of Haber Oaks students at two separate meetings. It was noted that parents were contacted via emails and/or phone calls regarding these meetings. In conclusion, Jeremy Davis explained that there were no safety issues or program changes associated with the relocation of Haber Oaks. Board members Ron Ludwig, Nicole Pavoris, Jason Blake, Adam Guss, Dave Secrest, and Amy Blazier individually commented on the benefits and opportunities regarding the relocation of Haber Oaks Campus to Crystal Lake South High School; noting that such a decision was not made lightly. Board members also thanked Julie Duncan, Off Campus Program Coordinator for Haber Oaks, and Kim Dahlem, Director of Student Services, for their hard work and dedication. Ron Ludwig moved and Jason Blake seconded the motion that the Board of Education approve add alternate A-4 from the February 7th bid opening, to make renovations to Crystal Lake South lower level as part of the 2018 Capital Improvements for the base bid of Bid Alternate A-4 of: $105,297 to Chadwick Contracting Co. for paving, $153,000 to Hargrave Builders for general carpentry, $10,000 to Cosgrove Construction for painting, $33,047 to Abitua Plumbing Inc. for plumbing, $88,000 to C. Acitelli Heating & Piping Contractors for HVAC, $84,950 to Carey Electric for electrical, and $9,996 to Automatic Fire Systems, Inc. for sprinkler systems. The total alternate A-4 contract amount of the renovation project is $484,290. Administration further recommends that the Board approve any additional costs for unforeseen revisions not the fault of the contractor(s) up to 10% of the base bid. Upon the roll being called, the following members voted. Aye: Jason Blake, Amy Blazier, Adam Guss, Rosemary Kurtz, Ron Ludwig, Nicole Pavoris, Dave Secrest Nay: None Community High School District 155

Haber Oaks Relocation- Alternate Bid Award February 20, 2018 Submitted by: Operations & Maintenance I. Background In school year 2009-10, Crystal Lake South High School had 1,988 students. Currently, staffing calculations are being based on 1,405 students for school year 2018-19. In the fall of 2017, District staff proposed conducting a consolidation feasibility study to the Board of Education to determine if either the Haber Oaks Campus facility or the District Office could relocate into Crystal Lake South High School in an effort to utilize our physical facilities as efficiently as possible. The Board was supportive and directed staff to engage the District architect in the study, and to simultaneously investigate the impact that a potential relocation could have on our students. While FGM Architects engaged stakeholders in discussions about needs and analyzed space requirements, District staff engaged the community in discussions to ensure the relocation would not have a negative impact on the important programs currently taking place at Haber Oaks. District staff also analyzed operating expenses, deferred maintenance expenses, and had both Haber Oaks and the District Office professionally appraised so that a clear understanding of the payback period (approximately 4 years) for potential consolidation expenses could be established and shared with the Operations Committee in November.

FGM determined that both Haber Oaks and the District Office would “fit” in the lower level of Crystal Lake South. However, the relocation of the District Office would necessitate a significantly more comprehensive demolition and reconstruction of the existing space, which translated to more than double the estimated cost of relocating Haber Oaks. Haber Oaks still needs classrooms as part of their program, and 9 of the 10 lower level classrooms currently in Crystal Lake South are able to be utilized in their current configurations. This information was shared with the Operations Committee in November and staff were directed to pursue competitive bid pricing to consolidate Haber Oaks into Crystal Lake South.

From September until early February, staff made contact with every parent who currently has a student in the Haber Oaks program. E-mails went out to the community from the Superintendent explaining the purpose of the feasibility study. Community meetings occurred on February 5th and February 8th during which parents with students from Haber Oaks and Crystal Lake South were invited to attend presentations that addressed declining enrollment, curriculum options, and fiscal considerations. Parents were understanding and, through discussions, became aware of the benefits that would become available to their students at Crystal Lake South. Staff also discussed the impact of the relocation with certified staff and found them to be understanding, as well.

II. Summary The approximate overall design and construction costs for the Haber Oaks relocation to Crystal Lake South is $698,949. In order to get a clear cost breakout for this portion of the summer work, it was necessary to bid the work as an alternate so that pricing from every sub-contractor involved would be broken out specifically for this work. Requests for bids were advertised in the Northwest Herald as prescribed by law. The Phase I pre-bid meeting was held on January 31, 2018 at 3:30pm and bids were opened February 7, 2018 at 10:00am at the Center for Education. The results of the bid opening, as it pertains to Alternate A-4 are as follows:

School District 155 February 7, 2018 10:00am Haber Oaks Relocation - Alternate Bid Award

Paving Contractor ALT A-4 ArrowRoad Construction Company $184,800 Geske & Sons Asphalt Inc. $226,790 Accu-Paving $284,900 Abbey Paving NA Chadwick Contracting Co $105,297

General Carpentry Contractor Alt A-4 Carmichael Construction $236,945 Hargrave Builders $153,000 Pepper Construction $240,500

Paint Contractor Alt A-4 Cosgrove Construction Inc $10,000 Hester Decorating $14,600 Midwest Decorating $3,000 Oosterbaan & Sons Co. $12,000

Plumbing Contractor Alt A-4 Abitua Plumbing $33,047 C.R. Leonard Plumbing & Heating $28,205 DeFranco Plumbing Inc. $27,806 Hartwig Plumbing and Heating $28,500 Jensen's Plumbing & Heating Inc. $15,700

HVAC Contractor Alt A-4 Air Con Refrigeration & Heating Inc $76,000 Amber Mechanical Contractors Inc. $91,800 C. Acitelli Heating & Piping Contractors $88,000 Jensen's Plumbing & Heating Inc. $88,000 FE Moran $106,200

Electrical Contractor Alt A-4 Associated Electrical Contractors Inc. $43,492 Carey Electric $84,950

Fire Protection Contractor Alt A-4 Absolute Fire Protection $18,900 Automatic Fire Systems Inc. $9,996 Nelson Fire Protection $9,580

III. Recommendation Considering the extensive review by staff into the potential impact of the relocation, the potential positive impact such a relocation could have on our programs and our students, and that the payback period is non- existent (assuming we sell the Haber Oaks Property near the appraisal amount), it is the recommendation of the administration that the Board approve add alternate A-4 from the February 7th bid opening, to make renovations to Crystal Lake South lower level as part of the 2018 Capital Improvements for the base bid of Bid Alternate A-4 of: $105,297 to Chadwick Contracting Co. for paving, $153,000 to Hargrave Builders for general carpentry, $10,000 to Cosgrove Construction for painting, $33,047 to Abitua Plumbing Inc. for plumbing, $88,000 to C. Acitelli Heating & Piping Contractors for HVAC, $84,950 to Carey Electric for electrical, and $9,996 to Automatic Fire Systems, Inc. for sprinkler systems. The total alternate A-4 contract amount of the renovation project is $484,290. Administration further recommends that the Board approve any additional costs for unforeseen revisions not the fault of the contractor(s) up to 10% of the base bid. Note: A-4 alternate low bidder is based on costs received for base bid and all alternates; not stand alone for Alternate A4. Jeremy Davis, Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations, then presented information regarding Summer 2018 Construction – Award of Bid Packages (Paving, General Trades, Roofing, Windows, Paint, Plumbing, HVAC, Electrical, Fire Protection, Tennis Courts, Athletic Fields/Tracks, Asbestos Abatement). It was noted that Summer 2018 Construction had been discussed at the February 12, 2018 Operations Committee Meeting; requests for bids were advertised in the Northwest Herald as prescribed by law; the Phase I pre-bid meeting was held on January 31, 2018; the Abatement pre-bid opening was held on January 31, 2018; and bids were opened on February 7, 2018. Mr. Davis provided a summary of the major Bid Period 1Projects for 2018 for each building. It was noted that the recommendation of administration is that the Board award contracts for the D155 2018 Capital Improvements for the base bid value plus Alternates A-1, A-2, A-3, and C-1 of: $66,800 to Valor for abatement at CLC, $61,710 to Holian for abatement at CGHS, $914,830 to Chadwick Contractors Inc. for asphalt paving, $1,627,000 to Hargrave Builders for general trades, $1,674,100 to Riddiford Roofing for roofing, $952,000 to 3F Corp for windows, $163,000 to Cosgrove Construction Inc. for painting, $655,081 to Abitua Plumbing for plumbing, $397,000 to C. Acitelli for HVAC, $1,428,360 to Carey Electric for electrical, $36,234 to Automatic Fire Systems Inc. for fire protection, $1,256,764 to Evans & Son Blacktop Inc. for tennis courts, and $706,446 to Abbey Paving Co. for tracks. The total Abatement and Phase I base bid plus alternates A-1, A-2, A-3 and C-1 amount of the renovation project is $9,939,325. Administration further recommends that the Board approve any additional costs for unforeseen revisions not the fault of the contractor(s) up to 10% of the base bid. This contract recommendation amount excludes all costs for Alternate A4 (Haber Oaks - Consolidation into Crystal Lake South). Board member Ron Ludwig commented on his understanding of the needs associated with the recommended Summer 2018 capital improvement projects and questioned the remaining projects and costs as previously presented ($50 million over 10 years). It was noted that the Facilities Condition Assessment is a living document which is constantly reviewed and updated. Additional discussion was held regarding the amount and use of district reserves, future capital improvement projects, and D155 budget. Board President Adam Guss requested a discussion regarding fund balances be held at the March 2018 Budget, Planning, Finance, and Audit Committee Meeting. Steve Olson, Superintendent, announced that Summer 2018 Construction Project videos will be posted periodically on the district website; updating the community. Jason Blake moved and Nicole Pavoris seconded the motion that the Board of Education approve Summer 2018 Construction – Award of Bid Packages as presented. It was noted that the projects are due to deferred material. Upon the roll being called, the following members voted. Aye: Jason Blake, Amy Blazier, Adam Guss, Rosemary Kurtz, Ron Ludwig, Nicole Pavoris, Dave Secrest Nay: None Community High School District 155

D155 2018 Capital Improvements Bid Phase 1 Award February 20, 2018 Submitted by: Operations & Maintenance I. Background Community High School District 155 annually completes capital improvement projects. A summary of the major Bid Period 1 Projects for 2018 for each building are as follows: CRYSTAL LAKE CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL  Asbestos Abatement for Floor Mastic and Pipe Insulation  Door Replacement  HLS Water Line Replacement  Tennis Court Replacement  Track Resurfacing  Air Conditioning – Cafeteria/Kitchen  Parking Lot Replacement

CARY-GROVE HIGH SCHOOL  Asbestos Abatement for Pipe Insulation  HLS Water Line Replacement  Window Replacements CRYSTAL LAKE SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL  Roof Replacement  Clock Intercom System Replacement  Softball Backstop Replacement PRAIRIE RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL  Tennis Court Replacement  Track Resurfacing  Storage Shed Construction  Clock Intercom System Replacement  Parking Lot Replacement

II. Summary The approximate overall budget for the 2018 Summer Improvement is $13,973,365. Requests for bids were advertised in the Northwest Herald as prescribed by law. The Phase I pre-bid meeting was held on January 31, 2018 at 3:30pm and bids were opened February 7, 2018 at 10:00am at the Center for Education. Additionally, the abatement pre-bid meeting was held on January 31, 2018 at 3:30pm and bid opening was held on February 7, 2018 at 11:30am at the Center for Education. The results of the bid opening are as follows:

School District 155 February 7, 2018 10am Bid Phase 1 Bid Opening

Asbestos Abatement - CLCHS Contractor Base Cove $92,000 Holian $68,990 Husar*NC $42,300 Universal $131,750 Valor $66,800 *NC – Non-Compliant Asbestos Abatement - CGHS Contractor Base Holian $61,710 Husar*NC $39,000 Universal $120,250 Valor $127,100 *NC – Non-Compliant Paving Contractor Base Alt A-1 Alt A-2 Alt A-3 Alt C-1 Arrow Road Construction $847,780 NA NA NA NA Company Geske & Sons Asphalt Inc. $813,539 NA NA NA NA Accu-Paving $915,400 NA NA NA NA Abbey Paving $1,188,400 NA NA NA NA Chadwick Contracting Co*4 $914,830 NA NA NA NA

General Trades Contractor Base Alt A-1 Alt A-2 Alt A-3 Alt C-1 Carmichael Construction $1,940,661 $34,524 NA NA NA

Hargrave Builders $1,596,000 $31,000 NA NA NA Pepper Construction $2,849,100 $49,618 NA NA NA

Roofing Contractor Base Alt A-1 Alt A-2 Alt A-3 Alt C-1 A-1 Roofing Company $29,948 NA NA $1,976,900 NA

Anthony Roofing Tecta $73,055 NA NA $2,707,472 NA America LLC Bennett & Brosseau $68,000 NA NA $2,048,000 NA Roofing Inc Combined Roofing $29,725 NA NA $2,094,500 NA G.E. Riddiford Roofing Co. $0 NA NA $1,674,100 NA

Windows Contractor Base Alt A-1 Alt A-2 Alt A-3 Alt C-1 3F Corp $782,000 NA $170,000 NA NA

Accurate Glass $2,985,000 NA ($128,000) NA NA

Paint Contractor Base Alt A-1 Alt A-2 Alt A-3 Alt C-1 Cosgrove Construction Inc $160,000 $3,000 NA NA NA

Hester Decorating $240,890 $2,950 NA NA NA Midwest Decorating $284,000 $2,000 NA NA NA Oosterbaan & Sons Co. $224,000 $1,200 NA NA NA

Plumbing Contractor Base Alt A-1 Alt A-2 Alt A-3 Alt C-1 Abitua Plumbing $655,081 NA NA $0 NA

C.R. Leonard $673,983 NA NA $35,107 NA Plumbing & Heating DeFranco Plumbing $839,048 NA NA $34,900 NA Inc. Hartwig Plumbing and $1,320,000 NA NA $16,000 NA Heating Jensen's Plumbing & $724,600 NA NA NA NA Heating Inc.

HVAC Contractor Base Alt A-1 Alt A-2 Alt A-3 Alt C-1 Air Con Refrigeration $395,000 NA NA No Bid NA & Heating Inc*NC Amber Mechanical $519,200 NA NA $55,000 NA Contractors Inc. C. Acitelli Heating & $397,000 NA NA $0 NA Piping Contractors Jensen's Plumbing & $451,900 NA NA NA NA Heating Inc. FE Moran $478,200 NA NA $50,000 NA *NC – Non-Compliant Electrical Contractor Base Alt A-1 Alt A-2 Alt A-3 Alt C-1 Associated Electrical $1,483,157 NA NA $10,000 NA Contractors Inc. Carey Electric $1,419,800 NA NA $8,560 NA

Fire Protection Contractor Base Alt A-1 Alt A-2 Alt A-3 Alt C-1 Absolute Fire $58,700 NA NA NA NA Protection Automatic Fire $36,234 NA NA NA NA Systems Inc. Nelson Fire Protection $42,496 NA NA NA NA

Tennis Courts Contractor Base Alt A-1 Alt A-2 Alt A-3 Alt C-1 Evans & Son Blacktop $1,256,764 NA NA NA NA Inc. Abbey Paving $1,300,474 NA NA NA NA Athletic Fields/Tracks Contractor Base Alt A-1 Alt A-2 Alt A-3 Alt C-1 Abbey Paving $643,046 NA NA NA $63,400

III. Recommendation It is the recommendation of the administration that the Board award contracts for the above D155 2018 Capital Improvements for the base bid value plus Alternates A-1, A-2, A-3, and C-1 of: $66,800 to Valor for abatement at CLC, $61,710 to Holian for abatement at CGHS, $914,830 to Chadwick Contractors Inc. for asphalt paving, $1,627,000 to Hargrave Builders for general trades, $1,674,100 to Riddiford Roofing for roofing, $952,000 to 3F Corp for windows, $163,000 to Cosgrove Construction Inc. for painting, $655,081 to Abitua Plumbing for plumbing, $397,000 to C. Acitelli for HVAC, $1,428,360 to Carey Electric for electrical, $36,234 to Automatic Fire Systems Inc. for fire protection, $1,256,764 to Evans & Son Blacktop Inc. for tennis courts, and $706,446 to Abbey Paving Co. for tracks. The total Abatement and Phase I base bid plus alternates A-1, A-2, A-3 and C-1 amount of the renovation project is $9,939,325. Administration further recommends that the Board approve any additional costs for unforeseen revisions not the fault of the contractor(s) up to 10% of the base bid. This contract recommendation amount excludes all costs for Alternate A4 (Haber Oaks - Consolidation into Crystal Lake South). Thomas Kim, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, presented Board Policy Revisions – First Reading Waiver and Approval of 2:260 Uniform Grievance Procedure; 4:15 Identity Protection; 4:110 Transportation; 4:170 Safety; 5:20 Workplace Harassment Prohibited; 5:90 Abused and Neglected Child Reporting; 5:200 Terms and Conditions of Employment and Dismissal; 5:220 Substitute Teachers; 5:240 Suspension; 5:290 Employment Termination and Suspensions; 6:50 School Wellness; 6:150 Home and Hospital Instruction; 6:340 Student Testing and Assessment Program; 7:10 Equal Educational Opportunities; 7:15 Student and Family Privacy Rights; 7:20 Harassment of Students Prohibited; 7:70 Attendance and Truancy; 7:180 Prevention of and Response to Bullying, Intimidation, and Harassment; and 7:250 Student Support Services. It was noted that discussion of policies presented occurred at the February 12, 2018 Board Policy Committee Meeting. Dave Secrest moved and Amy Blazier seconded the motion that the Board of Education approve Board Policy Revisions – First Reading Waiver and Approval as presented. Upon the roll being called, the following members voted. Aye: Jason Blake, Amy Blazier, Adam Guss, Rosemary Kurtz, Ron Ludwig, Nicole Pavoris, Dave Secrest Nay: None Thomas Kim, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, requested the approval of Resignation, Retirement, Dismissal, Non-Renewal, Leave of Absence, Employment, Coaching, and Extra-Curricular Assignments. B. Resignation, Retirement, Dismissal, and Non-Renewal

1. James Benson resigned as girls head tennis coach at Prairie Ridge High School, effective January 23, 2018.

2. Scott Busam resigned as assistant football coach at Crystal Lake South High School, effective January 30, 2018.

3. Colleen Cotton resigned as one-half assistant softball coach at Cary-Grove High School, effective January 29, 2018.

4. Donna Diamond retiring as ten-month dean secretary at Cary Grove High School, effective February 28, 2018.

5. Annette Dumas resigned as musical costume sponsor at Crystal Lake South High School, effective February 2, 2018.

6. Matthew Dunker going from girls indoor track coach to one-half girls indoor track coach at Crystal Lake South High School, effective January 26, 2018.

7. Kari Grady resigned as head cheerleading coach at Crystal Lake South High School, effective January 30, 2018.

8. Jasmine King resigned as assistant cheerleading coach at Crystal Lake South High School, effective February 2, 2018.

9. David Loupee resigned as assistant baseball coach at Crystal Lake South High School and lunchroom supervisor at Cary-Grove High school, effective February 9, 2018.

10. Cathy Murphy retiring as registrar at Prairie Ridge High School, effective June 30, 2018.

11. William Roth resigned as boys indoor track coach at Cary-Grove High School, effective January 19, 2018.

12. August Serio resigned as student council sponsor at Crystal Lake South High School, effective at the end of the 2017-2018 school year.

13. Cathy Vearil retiring as administrative assistant to staff development at Community High School District, effective June 29, 2018.

C. Leave of Absence

1. Lisa Brunstrum requesting a parental leave of absence as one-half math teacher at Crystal Lake Central High School, effective for the 2018-2019 school year.

D. Employment

1. Alexandra LeMoine to be employed as nine-month special education paraprofessional at Haber Oaks Campus, effective February 8, 2018.

2. Dan Rogers to be employed as second-shift custodian at Crystal Lake South High School, effective February 5, 2018.

3. Steven Vogelsberg to be employed as computer support technician at Cary-Grove High School, effective January 25, 2018.

E. Coaching and Extra-Curricular Assignments

1. Layne Holter to be employed as boys indoor track coach at Cary-Grove High School, effective for the 2017-2018 season.

2. Laura Jensen going from Fall assistant athletic director to Spring assistant athletic director and resigned as softball coach at Crystal Lake Central High School, effective January 31, 2018.

3. Sara Kazlauskas to be employed as girls head golf coach at Prairie Ridge High School, effective for the 2018-2019 season.

4. Marisa Lepage to be employed as girls one-half indoor track coach at Crystal Lake South High School, effective for the 2017-2018 season.

5. Sara Markelonis to be employed as assistant softball coach at Cary-Grove High School, effective for the 2017-2018 season.

6. Tammy Olson to be employed as girls assistant tennis coach at Cary-Grove High School, effective for the 2018-2019 season. 7. Erin Palese to be employed as girls head tennis coach at Prairie Ridge High School, effective for the 2018-2019 season.

8. William Petersen to be employed as assistant football coach at Cary-Grove High School, effective for the 2018-2019 season.

9. William Roth to be employed as boys one-half track coach at Cary-Grove High School, effective for the 2017-2018 season.

10. Laura Ryan to be employed as musical costume sponsor at Crystal Lake South High School, effective for the 2017-2018 school year.

11. Michael Smalley to be employed as boys assistant track coach and going from Spring assistant athletic director to Fall assistant athletic director at Crystal Lake Central High School, effective January 30, 2018.

12. Matthew Swedberg to be employed as one-half baseball coach at Crystal Lake Central High School, effective for the 2017-2018 season.

13. Mackenzie Taldone to be employed as girls soccer coach at Crystal Lake Central High School, effective for the 2017-2018 season.

14. Steven Theil going from one-half to full stipend assistant baseball coach at Crystal Lake South High School, effective for the 2017-2018 season.

Nicole Pavoris moved and Rosemary Kurtz seconded the motion that the Board of Education approve the Resignation, Retirement, Dismissal, Non-Renewal, Leave of Absence, Employment, Coaching, and Extra-Curricular Assignments as presented. Upon the roll being called, the following members voted. Aye: Jason Blake, Amy Blazier, Adam Guss, Rosemary Kurtz, Ron Ludwig, Nicole Pavoris, Dave Secrest Nay: None Thomas Kim, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, requested the approval of Certified Employees Eligible for Retirement Incentive. It was noted that the retirement incentive data had been presented and discussed at the February 12, 2018 Policy Committee Meeting with a total savings to the district of $900,000. F. Certified Employees Eligible for Retirement Incentive

1. Chuck Ahsmann retiring as science teacher at Crystal Lake South High School effective at the end of the 2017-2018 school year.

2. Kylene Gott retiring as counselor at Crystal Lake Central High School, effective at the end of the 2017-2018 school year.

3. Matthew Hardt retiring as industrial technology teacher at Prairie Ridge High School, effective at the end of the 2017-2018 school year.

4. Diana Nelson retired as media center specialist at Crystal Lake Central High School, effective January 31, 2018.

5. Nancy Saurmann retiring as special education teacher at Cary-Grove High School, effective at the end of the 2017-2018 school year.

6. Patricia Secrest retiring as nurse at Prairie Ridge High School, effective at the end of the 2017-2018 school year.

7. Teresa Sigsworth retiring as business education teacher at Crystal Lake South High School, effective at the end of the 2017-2018 school year.

8. Emory Swinney retiring as dean of students at Prairie Ridge High School, effective at the end of the 2017-2018 school year.

9. Michelle Witt retiring as divisional leader (special education) at Prairie Ridge High School, effective at the end of the 2017-2018 school year.

10. William Wynn retiring as industrial technology teacher at Crystal Lake South High School, effective at the end of the 2017-2018 school year.

Amy Blazier moved and Jason Blake seconded the motion that the Board of Education approve the Certified Employees Eligible for Retirement Incentive as presented. Upon the roll being called, the following members voted. Aye: Jason Blake, Amy Blazier, Adam Guss, Rosemary Kurtz, Ron Ludwig, Nicole Pavoris Nay: None Abstain: Dave Secrest George DiVenere, Director of Technology, presented information regarding the Posting of Regular Board of Education Meeting Agenda Packets Online as previously presented and demonstrated during the February 12, 2018 Policy Committee Meeting. Mr. DiVenere explained that this will provide more information, in a timely manner, to the public as related to items covered on Regular Board of Education Meeting Agendas. In addition, this information is easily accessed, organized, and can be readily reviewed with avoiding additional costs. Board Meeting information is recommended to be published on the district website at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled Regular Boar d of Education Meeting. George DiVenere then demonstrated the FlipBook Program noting the creation of a new page on the district website which will be single formatted, better organized, provide visual pointers of information/description, and may be accessible via any computer or mobile device. It was noted that the publishing of information packets will begin in March 2018. Prior 2017-2018 Regular Board of Education Meeting information packets will also be published on the district website. Mr. DiVenere thanked Shannon Podzimek, Director of Communications; and Mary Sutfin, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent and Secretary to the Board of Education; for their assistance. Steve Olson, Superintendent, spoke of recent District Accomplishments which included the following: recognition of D155 employees retiring and 266 D155 seniors recognized as State Scholars. Steve Olson, Superintendent, presented the December 2017 CHSD 155 graduates and requested Board approval of the graduates listed below. CHSD 155 DECEMBER 2017 GRADUATES – (112)

Cary-Grove – 30 Angeles, Brenda Dohs, Hannah Nicole Iverson, Kiana Mee Ah Austin, Hunter Appolonaris Faustrum, Victoria Renee Jones, Brianna Danielle Borg, Christopher Dean Franchi, Dylan Anthony Richard Kierzyk, Anna Joy Braido, Julia Giovanna Gamez, Austin Tyler Lagunes, Juan Carlos Claver, Autumn Lee Hankin, Kylie Elizabeth Landeros, Melinda A. Conti, Nina Marie Immens, Mollie Keating Lewis, Madison Susan Masterson, Zoe Noel Robertson, Rachael Dottie Warnstedt, Matthew David McGee, Alyssa Re Smith, Molly Elizabeth Weidenbach, Matthew Jon Mough, Amanda Lynn Suchy, Emma Dolores Wilson, Aubrie Melinda O'Brien, Jason Patrick Underwood, Trevor Joseph Veller Jr., John Gerard

Crystal Lake Central – 35 Adams, Camille Marie Galvin, Dakota Lynne Leslie Machado, Abigail Maria Amster, Max Erik Giamberduca, Anthony Christian Mendez, Jamie Lisette Bacak, Alexander Michael Havelka Metzger, Kaila Madison Mujica Hernandez, Lizbeth Batton, Maxwell Thomas Hernandez, Carolina Nollman, James Joshua Becker, Jeneve Madeline Howe, Aidan Garrett Pinn, Sarah J. Brzica, Katalin Rose Hyland, Garrett J. Reuter, Kelsey Grace Carbone, Joslyn Michelle Johnson, Steven Edlind Robles, Angel Santiago DeGuire, Dillon Adrian Krambeer, Ryan Jackson Stanczak, Grace Lea Estrella, Melissa Landon, Amanda M. Swift, Evan Wyatt Foley, Grace Patricia Lazaro, Vanessa Kimberly Zavorski, Alexis Victoria Frisby, Matthew J. Leon, Blanca Y. Zelazoski, Ashley Lynn Gallegos Espino, Josmar Lopez, Ana Paola

Crystal Lake South – 28 Balzer, Nicholas James Halterman, Melanie Paige Romanello, Aaron J. Bessner, Marissa Jean Janquart, Maggie Grace Ruiz, Joseline Bianchi, Joseph M. Koivun, Julia Katherine Salgado, Jair Capetillo, Araceli Magnuson, Aubrey Elizabeth Seidel, Mary Collins, Tyler Matthew Migliorato, Emma Ann Strickland, Alec W. Cubit IV, Thomas Edward Neal, Keely Lynn Swanson, Gillian M. Dalton Gomez, Sydney M. Oerkfitz, Zoe R. White, Alyssa Briana Eckman, Kristina M. Perik, Savianna Maria Wielgos, Brianna Nicole Encarnacion, Genesis Jireh Plote, Courtney K. Hagen, Chandler Murphy Robinson, Christopher C.

Prairie Ridge – 19 Ansari, Uzair Uddin Crandall, Madison Mae Rusciano, Robert Anthony Bland, Isis Isabella Gillen, Koner Anthony Sikula, Samantha Brady, Emma Maeve Helsom, Tyler Eric Silber, Makena Brown, Jake Thomas Jones, Catherine Paige Tomberlin, Erin Elizabeth Bublitz, Eric Low, Mckayla Angel Venckus, Karolis Byker, Brett Andrew Nathan, Ryan Gilbert Colson, Katherine Margaret Perruzzi, Romy Charlotte

Cary- Crystal Lake Prairie Crystal Lake Year Total Grove Central Ridge South 12/2017 30 35 19 28 112 2017 32 17 8 25 82 2016 24 32 17 27 100 2015 18 27 30 34 109 2014 25 31 15 34 105

Amy Blazier moved and Nicole Pavoris seconded the motion that the Board of Education approve the December 2017 Graduates as presented. Upon the roll being called, the following members voted. Aye: Jason Blake, Amy Blazier, Adam Guss, Rosemary Kurtz, Ron Ludwig, Nicole Pavoris, Dave Secrest Nay: None Steve Olson, Superintendent, provided a Workforce Development Committee Update. Mr. Olson will be meeting with Board members Jason Blake and Nicole Pavoris; Scott Shepard, Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services; Bob Hewett, Teacher; and Tony Capalblo, McHenry County College; on February 22, 2018 to discuss the initial stages of this committee moving forward. Mr. Olson thanked Donna Kurtz, McHenry County Board Member; for sharing additional information. It was noted there were no Old Business, Committee Reports, or New Business items. Board member Rosemary Kurtz commented on the October 2017 Illinois Department of Transportation inspection of TJA school buses and school bus accidents. Mrs. Kurtz requested that the Superintendent conduct an examination with findings shared with the Board within three weeks. It was noted that TJA categorizes accidents as either preventable or non-preventable, and TJA also utilizes a progressive discipline process. Mrs. Kurtz suggested that another D155 School Board Member attend TJA Committee Meetings. TJA Committee membership was explained, further noting that a Board member may attend any of these meetings. Board President Adam Guss offered to attend a future TJA Committee Meeting. Board member Rosemary Kurtz also commented on Florida teenagers addressing issues, lobbying for safeguards, and speaking to legislators after the recent shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. It was moved by Dave Secrest and seconded by Ron Ludwig that the Board of Education enter into Executive Session at 9:59 p.m. to discuss the Appointment, Employment, Compensation, Discipline, Performance or Dismissal of Specific Employee(s) (Section C1) and Litigation, when an action against, affecting or on behalf of the particular public body has been filed and is pending before a court or administrative tribunal, or when the public body finds that an action is probable or imminent, in which case the basis for the finding shall be recorded and entered into the minutes of the closed meeting (Section C11). Upon the roll being called, the following members voted. Aye: Jason Blake, Amy Blazier, Adam Guss, Rosemary Kurtz, Ron Ludwig, Nicole Pavoris, Dave Secrest Nay: None Adam Guss, Board President, stated there would be five possible items requiring action resulting from Executive Session. It was moved by Nicole Pavoris and seconded by Amy Blazier that the Board of Education enter into Public Session at 11:12 p.m. Upon the roll being called, the following members voted. Aye: Jason Blake, Amy Blazier, Adam Guss, Rosemary Kurtz, Ron Ludwig, Nicole Pavoris, Dave Secrest Nay: None It was moved by Dave Secrest and seconded by Nicole Pavoris that the Board of Education approve the employment of Kimberly Bromley as Vice-Principal – Crystal Lake Central High School for 2018-2019 with the actual Employment Contract pending attorney review and approval. Upon the roll being called, the following members voted. Aye: Jason Blake, Amy Blazier, Adam Guss, Rosemary Kurtz, Ron Ludwig, Nicole Pavoris, Dave Secrest Nay: None It was moved by Nicole Pavoris and seconded by Amy Blazier that the Board of Education approve the employment of Ryan Ludwig as TOSA Dean – Cary-Grove High School for 2018-2019. Upon the roll being called, the following members voted. Aye: Jason Blake, Amy Blazier, Adam Guss, Rosemary Kurtz, Nicole Pavoris, Dave Secrest Nay: None Abstain: Ron Ludwig It was moved by Dave Secrest and seconded by Jason Blake that the Board of Education approve the employment of Elizabeth Brauneis as TOSA Dean – Crystal Lake Central High School for 2018-2019. Upon the roll being called, the following members voted. Aye: Jason Blake, Amy Blazier, Adam Guss, Rosemary Kurtz, Ron Ludwig, Nicole Pavoris, Dave Secrest Nay: None It was moved by Nicole Pavoris and seconded by Ron Ludwig that the Board of Education approve the employment of Carson Sterchi as TOSA Dean – Crystal Lake South High School for 2018-2019. Upon the roll being called, the following members voted. Aye: Jason Blake, Amy Blazier, Adam Guss, Rosemary Kurtz, Ron Ludwig, Nicole Pavoris, Dave Secrest Nay: None It was moved by Dave Secrest and seconded by Jason Blake that the Board of Education approve the employment of Ed Weaver as TOSA Dean – Prairie Ridge High School for 2018-2019. Upon the roll being called, the following members voted. Aye: Jason Blake, Amy Blazier, Adam Guss, Rosemary Kurtz, Ron Ludwig, Nicole Pavoris, Dave Secrest Nay: None There being no further business, it was moved by Amy Blazier and seconded by Rosemary Kurtz that the meeting adjourn at 11:15 p.m. Upon the roll being called, the following members voted. Aye: Jason Blake, Amy Blazier, Adam Guss, Rosemary Kurtz, Ron Ludwig, Nicole Pavoris, Dave Secrest Nay: None The next regular meeting of the Board of Education will be held on Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. at the Center for Education, One South Virginia Road, Crystal Lake, IL 60014.

______Mary Sutfin, Secretary Adam Guss, President Board of Education, District 155 Board of Education, District 155 McHenry and Lake Counties, Illinois McHenry and Lake Counties, Illinois