U-46 Education District public meetings in 2021
35 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Education MEETING AGENDA
The Board of Education will discuss and vote on adopting the 2021 tax levy resolution and certificate of tax levy, which sets the property tax rate for the district. They will also consider approving itemized bills totaling $15,288,290.64, contracts for paraeducator training with NIU ($584,000) and network engineer services with Pace Systems ($335,500), and personnel actions including several terminations and a separation agreement.
- Adoption of Tax Levy Resolution and Certificate of Tax Levy for 2021
- Contract with Northern Illinois University for LEAP paraeducator program, $584,000
- Contract with Pace Systems Incorporated for network engineer services, $335,500
- Itemized bills for approval totaling $15,288,290.64
- Separation agreement with Laura Macias and terminations of Michael Causey, Salma Syed, and Steven Fullmer
Board of Education Finance Committee MEETING AGENDA
The Finance Committee will hear a presentation and discuss the Fiscal Year 2021 Audit. They will also review the tax levy and abatement, and discuss a potential bond refunding. Public comments will be accepted. No decisions are expected at this meeting; it is a discussion session.
- Presentation and discussion of the Fiscal Year 2021 Audit
- Tax Levy and Abatement Review
- Bond Refunding Discussion
- Public comments opportunity
Board of Education Policy Committee SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
The Board of Education Policy Committee will meet to review board and district operations with an IASB Policy Consultant. The committee will discuss customization of the IASB policy manual and the timeline for the PRESS Plus policy. A public comment period will allow community input. No formal actions are listed on the agenda.
- Review of board and district operations with IASB representative
- Discussion of IASB policy manual customization
- Review of timeline for PRESS Plus policy customization
- Public comment session for community input
Board of Education MEETING AGENDA
The board will move into closed session for student discipline, personnel, and collective bargaining, then reconvene in open session. They will recognize American Education Week, receive an update on Streamwood High School's LEAD Academy, and act on a consent agenda including personnel terminations and facility projects. Action items include approving $10.2 million in bills and a $472,799.20 contract with Proximity Learning, plus discussing the 2021 tax levy resolution.
- Discussion and possible adoption of 2021 tax levy resolution
- Approval of $10,224,275.46 in itemized bills
- Contract with Proximity Learning for $472,799.20
- Termination of five employees (Steven McFadden, Sedeja Thompson, Sheree Jenkins, Lorena Moreno, Jose Santos)
- Change orders for Sunnydale Elementary pavement and South Elgin High School tennis court reconstruction
Board of Education MEETING AGENDA
The Board will first move to closed session to discuss litigation, employee discipline, and collective bargaining. After reconvening in open session, they will consider a consent agenda including the 2021 tax levy determination, personnel actions, bids, and a change order. Discussion items include approval of $11,157,728.01 in bills and settlement agreements in two lawsuits. A work session will review a $258,020 iPad replacement proposal from Apple.
- Determination of 2021 Tax Levy (consent agenda)
- Approval of itemized bills totaling $11,157,728.01
- Settlement agreements for case Sears bankruptcy (No. 18-23538) and Khristina Johnson v. U-46 (2019 L 000421)
- Bid for vehicle replacement for Plant Operations
- iPad age and obsolescence replacement proposal from Apple Inc. for $258,020
Board of Education MEETING AGENDA
The Elgin Area School District U-46 Board of Education will meet in closed session for litigation, personnel, and collective bargaining, then move to open session for recognition items, a strategic plan update, public comments, and action items. Key votes include approval of itemized bills totaling $10,363,081.71, termination of teacher Eduardo Mendoza-Santiago, and a building permit for Elgin High School stair improvements. The board will also consider consent agenda items (personnel report, minutes, workers' compensation) and approve closed session minutes from March through September 2021.
- Approve itemized bills totaling $10,363,081.71
- Termination of teacher Eduardo Mendoza-Santiago
- Approve building permit for Elgin High School stair improvement
- Consent agenda includes personnel report, workers' compensation cases, and prior meeting minutes
- Discuss and approve closed session minutes from March–September 2021 and destroy audio from 2019-2020
Board of Education Finance Committee MEETING AGENDA
The Board of Education Finance Committee will meet to receive a presentation on the Proposed 2021 Tax Levy. Public comments will be accepted in person or via Zoom. No formal board action is scheduled; the meeting is informational and procedural.
- Presentation of the Proposed 2021 Tax Levy
Board of Education MEETING AGENDA
The Board of Education will first move to closed session for collective bargaining matters. In open session, they are scheduled to approve itemized bills of $6,405,053.47, vote on updated goals for Superintendent Tony Sanders, and consider a tentative agreement with SEIU. Other action includes a $137,498.78 emergency plumbing repair at Lowrie Elementary and a resolution for the Safe Routes to School grant.
- Vote on SEIU three-year tentative agreement
- Approval of itemized bills totaling $6,405,053.47
- Vote on Superintendent's updated 2021-2024 goals
- Emergency plumbing repair at Lowrie Elementary for $137,498.78
- Drinking fountain installation at 14 elementary schools (bid)
Board of Education Facilities Committee MEETING AGENDA
The Board of Education Facilities Committee will meet to receive a presentation and discuss an update on DLR Group's Facilities Audit. The meeting includes a public comment period, with in-person and Zoom participation options. No formal votes are scheduled.
- Presentation and discussion on DLR Group’s Facilities Audit update
- Public comments accepted in person and via Zoom; must register by 4:30 p.m. on meeting date
- Meeting held at Educational Services Center, 355 East Chicago Street, Elgin, IL
Board of Education MEETING AGENDA
The Board of Education will consider adopting the School District U-46 budget for July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022, and approving itemized bills totaling $6,798,995.93. Other major actions include renewing School Resource Officer contracts with four municipalities for $1,014,204.01 and purchasing at-home COVID-19 tests for $66,600.00. The meeting begins with a closed session for collective bargaining, litigation, and personnel matters before the public session at 7:00 p.m.
- Approval of itemized bills totaling $6,798,995.93
- Adoption of FY2021-2022 budget (July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2022)
- Renewal of School Resource Officer contracts with Elgin, Bartlett, South Elgin, and Streamwood for $1,014,204.01
- Purchase of at-home COVID-19 tests from School Nurse Supply, Inc. for $66,600.00
- Bid award for drinking fountain installation at 14 elementary schools to EHC Industries for $27,345.00
Board of Education MEETING AGENDA
The Board of Education will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2021/2022 budget, which has been on display since August 24. Following the hearing, the board will consider approving consent agenda items including personnel changes, contract renewals, and change orders. Notable discussion/action items include approval of itemized bills totaling $12,832,100.13 and renewal of School Resource Officer contracts with Elgin, Bartlett, South Elgin, and Streamwood for $1,014,204.01. The meeting also includes a closed session for litigation, personnel, real estate, and collective bargaining matters.
- Public hearing on FY 2022 School District U-46 Budget
- Itemized bills for approval totaling $12,832,100.13
- Renewal of School Resource Officer contracts with Elgin, Bartlett, South Elgin, Streamwood for $1,014,204.01
- Change order for Business Services HVAC Replacement Project #2060
- Purchase of picnic tables for $41,000 from Uline using Elementary School Emergency Relief Grant
Board of Education Finance Committee MEETING AGENDA
The Board of Education Finance Committee will present and discuss proposed changes to the FY22 U-46 Budget and provide an update on refunding. Public comments may be made in person or via Zoom.
- Presentation of proposed changes to the FY22 U-46 Budget
- Update on Refunding
- Public Participation opportunity
Board of Education MEETING AGENDA
The Board will move to closed session for litigation, employee discipline, and collective bargaining, then reconvene for public business. Presentations include a back-to-school update and the FY 2022 tentative budget. Action items include proposed changes to the Student Code of Conduct, approval of a one-year agreement with the District U-46 Educational Assistants Union, and naming a new facility at 1019 East Chicago Street the U-46 Welcome Center.
- Proposed changes to the 2021-2022 Student Code of Conduct
- Approval of one-year collective bargaining agreement with DUEA
- Naming of new facility at 1019 East Chicago Street as U-46 Welcome Center
- Itemized bills totaling $8,233,894.48
- Consent agenda includes terminations of three employees and contract renewals for Microsoft Dynamics GP2016 and SchoolMint
Board of Education MEETING AGENDA
The Board of Education will move to Closed Session for personnel and collective bargaining matters, then reconvene in Open Session for public business. Key presentations include an update on the Return to School 2021-2022 and a School Readiness Report. A lengthy consent agenda includes numerous contract renewals, bids, and change orders.
- Closed Session for discipline, performance, appointment, employment, or reclassification of an employee
- Closed Session for collective negotiating matters and salary schedule deliberations
- Presentation: Return to School 2021-2022 update
- Consent agenda includes separation agreement with Donald Donner
- Bid: Drinking fountain installation at 14 elementary schools (Project #2065)
Board of Education SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
This special meeting of the Elgin Area School District U-46 Board of Education will convene in open session, then immediately move to closed session to discuss a personnel matter involving discipline, performance, appointment, employment, or reclassification. The board will return to open session for public comments before adjourning.
- Closed session to discuss employee discipline, performance, appointment, employment, or reclassification
- Public comments accepted in person or via Zoom, with advance registration required
- Meeting livestreamed on district YouTube channel
Board of Education MEETING AGENDA
The Board of Education will receive an update on the tentative Return to School 2021-2022 plan. They will also consider a consent agenda including personnel reports, a hazardous transportation area resolution, and the display of the FY 2022 budget. Discussion items include approval of $24.4 million in bills, a freshman seminar curriculum proposal, and contracts with Right at School and Boys and Girls Club of Elgin totaling over $3 million. The meeting begins with a closed session for litigation, personnel, and collective bargaining matters.
- Tentative Return to School 2021-2022 update presented
- Resolution for display and public hearing on FY 2022 budget
- Contract with Right at School ($1,108,800) and Boys and Girls Club of Elgin ($1,915,305) for before/after school services
- Approval of itemized bills totaling $24,358,383.32
- Proposal for Streamwood High School painting Phase Three project ($159,449)
Board of Education Finance Committee MEETING AGENDA
The Finance Committee will present and discuss refunding. The meeting includes a public comment period for community input. The session is scheduled for 4:15 p.m. on June 21, 2021 at the Educational Services Center, Room 140, 355 East Chicago Street, Elgin, IL. The meeting will adjourn after these items.
- Presentation and Discussion of Refunding – review of refunding process
- Public Comments – opportunity for community input
Board of Education MEETING AGENDA
The Elgin Area School District U-46 Board of Education will meet on June 21, 2021, starting with a closed session for personnel and collective bargaining. In open session, the board will hear updates on the U-46 Rising strategic plan and early learner initiatives, then vote on a consent agenda containing multiple contracts, resolutions, and a proposed INCubatoredu curriculum. The board will also consider approving itemized bills totaling $9,478,470.78.
- Itemized bills approval for $9,478,470.78
- Contract for African American Studies curriculum consultant
- INCubatoredu curriculum proposal for Streamwood High School
- Renewal of curriculum software contracts (BlueStreak Math, EdPuzzle, Kami, etc.)
- Resolution authorizing bond and interest payments from the treasurer
Board of Education MEETING AGENDA
The Board of Education will move to closed session for pending litigation and collective bargaining matters, then reconvene for public comment and a consent agenda. The consent agenda includes multiple bids and contracts, including playground replacements at seven elementary schools totaling $629,763.01, and technology-related renewals and purchases.
- Playground replacements at Willard, Clinton, Horizon, Liberty, Sunnydale, McKinley Elementary Schools, and Independence Center for Early Learning — total $629,763.01
- Bid for Beacon Academy laptops from Lenovo — $49,545.00
- Change order for Elgin High School and South Elgin High School chiller replacement projects — minus $51,425.33
- Renewal of IHSA membership for 2021-2022
- Proposal for Fortinet Endpoint Security Management Software — $66,815.00
Board of Education Special MEETING AGENDA
The U-46 Board of Education holds a special meeting to hear a presentation on distance learning for the 2021-2022 school year and to discuss and vote on draft Policy 6.185, which would establish a Remote Educational Program. The meeting includes public comment and a memorandum responding to a board inquiry.
- Presentation on distance learning for the 2021-2022 school year
- Discussion and possible approval of draft Policy 6.185 (Remote Educational Program)
- Public comments via Zoom, phone, or in person
- Memorandum from Superintendent Sanders in response to a board inquiry
Board of Education MEETING AGENDA
The board will enter closed session for litigation, employee discipline, and collective bargaining before reconvening in open session. In open session, they will recognize student achievements, receive a presentation on the 2021-2022 Return to Learn plan, and take public comments. They will then vote on a consent agenda including multiple contracts for specialized student services, technology upgrades, facility projects, and two employee terminations, followed by approval of itemized bills.
- Contracts for specialized student services: school psychology, social work, occupational therapy, speech language therapists, and Embrace IEP/504 renewal
- Termination of Eduardo Castro (Assistant Cook) and Asante Neal (Dean's Assistant)
- Building permits for demolition/renovation at 955 East Chicago Street, South Elgin HS tennis courts, Hilltop and McKinley Elementary parking lots
- Bid for wireless access points and bid for security awareness training and simulated phishing platform
- Bid for backhoe purchase and bid for xerographic paper
Board of Education Finance Committee MEETING AGENDA
The Finance Committee will meet to review the proposed fiscal year 2022 tentative budget. The meeting also includes a presentation and discussion regarding refunding.
- Presentation and Discussion of the FY22 Tentative Budget
- Presentation and Discussion of Refunding
Board of Education MEETING AGENDA
The U-46 Board of Education will hold a public meeting including recognitions, public comments, and a move to closed session to discuss collective negotiating matters with employee representatives. The board will also conduct a self-evaluation in closed session. No action items or policy votes are scheduled on the open agenda.
- Recognition of Maggie Schroeder, Coordinator of Project Access/U-46 Homeless Education Program, as Kane County Educational Service Personnel of the Year
- Recognition of Top 2% high school seniors with certificates and congratulatory letters
- Public comments opportunity for audience input
- Move to closed session for collective negotiating matters between the board and employees
- Board of Education self-evaluation
Board of Education MEETING AGENDA
The Board of Education will first enter a closed session to discuss litigation, personnel, and collective bargaining. In open session, they will vote on a consent agenda including a contract for Kronos time clocks, vehicle replacement bids, a fuel bid, building permits, and a personnel report. A separate vote will consider itemized bills totaling $5,231,747.12. The agenda also includes recognitions for teachers and nurses, a summer programming update, and the oath of office for a new student board member.
- Itemized bills for approval totaling $5,231,747.12
- Contract for annual support and licensing of Kronos time clocks
- Bid for vehicle replacement for Plant Operations
- Bid for transportation fuel
- Building permits for Old Grounds Shop demolition, Bartlett High CoGen elimination, and Elgin High water piping replacement
Board of Education MEETING AGENDA
The board will first hold a closed session for litigation, personnel, and collective bargaining. After reconvening, they will hear a report on the U-46 Student Summit and take public comments. The main action is a consent agenda including contract renewals for Eureka Math, AVID, and Raptor, bids for construction projects at multiple schools, and various equipment purchases.
- Contract renewals: Educational Pathways (collective equity), Eureka Math, K-12 Science (Biozone), AVID, Raptor (school safety), Ombudsman (educational services)
- Bids: Bartlett High School cogeneration power plant elimination and generator installation (#207)
- Bids: Elgin High School final phase domestic water piping replacement (#240)
- Bids: South Elgin High School tennis court reconstruction (#279)
- Bids: Building demolition and parking lot renovation at 955 East Chicago (#2055)
Board of Education MEETING AGENDA
The U-46 Board of Education will meet in closed session for litigation and personnel matters before open session. In open session, they will receive a Return to Learn update and consider a consent agenda including personnel actions, terminations, and facility bids. Discussion items include approving $13.77M in bills and awarding $1.1M in summer expanded recreational programming contracts to eight community agencies, funded by federal relief.
- Return to Learn update on 2020-2021 school year
- Approval of $13,771,428.16 in itemized bills
- Award of $1,108,642.50 in summer programming contracts to agencies including Three Fires Council, Boys and Girls Club of Elgin, and City of Elgin
- Termination of Meahnna Evans (custodian) and Ruth Rumbles (bus driver)
- Multiple facility bids: ESC roof replacement, Larsen Middle School gym floor restoration, Hillcrest boiler replacement, Elgin High School stadium phase 2, and others
Board of Education MEETING AGENDA
The Board of Education will meet in closed session for employee discipline and collective bargaining, then reconvene in public to act on financial and operational items. Key decisions include approving $3.29 million in bills, awarding bids for a roof replacement and gym floor restoration, and renewing a contract for absence management. The consent agenda includes personnel actions and a truck replacement proposal.
- Bid award for Educational Service Center roof replacement to Elens & Maichin Roofing for $1,938,300
- Bid award for Larsen Middle School gym floor restoration to FH Pashen for $440,136
- Approval of itemized bills totaling $3,292,133.77
- Contract renewal with Frontline Education for absence and substitute management at $37,309.46
- Consent agenda includes termination of seven employees (Michael Bono, Randal Foster, Matthew Frazier, Lisa Merigold, Theresa Petrucci, Mark Sheahan) and a Distribution Center truck replacement proposal
Board of Education MEETING AGENDA
The Board will first meet in closed session for litigation and personnel matters, then hold a public session. Key decisions include a consent agenda with contracts for an equity audit and a website consultant, a bid for lead abatement at Lowrie Elementary, and approval of itemized bills totaling $3,528,564.21. The Board will also discuss and vote on HR resolutions authorizing non-renewal and dismissal of teachers, administrators, and classified staff, and consider a $148,256 truck replacement proposal.
- HR Resolutions for non-renewal/dismissal of teachers, administrators, and classified staff (items 2115, 2117, 2125, etc.)
- Contract for equity audit (Equity and Innovation)
- Contract for website consultant (School and Community Relations)
- Bid for Lowrie Elementary School library relocation lead abatement, demolition, and asbestos abatement (Project #1177)
- Proposal from JX Truck Center for distribution center truck replacement, $148,256
Board of Education MEETING AGENDA
This meeting includes a closed session for personnel and collective bargaining, a strategic plan work session, and a Coordinated Early Intervening Services update. The board will discuss and vote on a $3.36 million bills list, the 2021-2022 school calendar, and HR resolutions authorizing honorable dismissal of 2,117 teachers. Consent agenda items cover personnel, minutes, and bids for Ellis Middle School lintel and window replacement, transportation make-up air unit replacement, and Chromebook replacements. Contracts over $25,000 up for discussion include an equity audit ($163,250), a website consultant ($65,000), and workforce software licensing ($49,945).
- Authorizing honorable dismissal of 2,117 teachers (reduction in certified staff workforce)
- Approval of $3,360,525.17 in itemized bills
- Contract with Curriculum Management Solutions for equity audit ($163,250)
- Contract with Ellen Kamps for website consultant ($65,000)
- Bid for Chromebook age and obsolescence replacement
Board of Education MEETING AGENDA
The Board of Education will receive updates on the elementary math strategic plan and professional development. The meeting includes discussions regarding 2021-2022 school fees, board agreements, and an emergency fire alarm replacement at Ellis Middle School.
- Elementary Math Strategic Plan Update
- Professional Development Update
- Resolution to abate portion of 2020 tax for $66,000,000.00 School Bonds, Series 2003B
- Approval of itemized bills totaling $7,282,133.32
- Proposal for Ellis Middle School fire alarm control panel replacement for $37,415.00
Board of Education MEETING AGENDA
The Board of Education will discuss and vote on approving itemized bills totaling $9,018,904.85, as well as adopt 2021-2022 school fees. Other actions include a contract renewal for MUNIS software support at $126,277.70, a resolution to abate a portion of 2020 taxes levied for Series 2003B bonds, and consent agenda items covering personnel, a termination, a construction bid, and change orders for school renovations.
- Approval of itemized bills in the amount of $9,018,904.85
- 2021-2022 school fees presented for approval
- Contract renewal with Tyler Technologies for MUNIS software support at $126,277.70
- Resolution to abate a portion of 2020 taxes for $66,000,000 Series 2003B bonds
- Consent agenda includes termination of Dean's Assistant Dana Campbell, bid for Ridge Circle Elementary water piping asbestos abatement, and change orders for Larsen Middle School gym and Larkin High School pathways renovations
Board of Education Legislation Committee MEETING AGENDA
The Board of Education Legislation Committee will hold a remote meeting with a representative from the Illinois Association of School Boards for a legislative discussion. The agenda includes a call to order, the legislative update, public participation, and adjournment. Public comments may be submitted or delivered via Zoom or in person.
- Legislative discussion with Illinois Association of School Boards representative
- Public participation opportunity via Zoom, in person, or written submission
- Meeting held electronically per COVID-19 Executive Order No. 71
- Adjournment action item
Board of Education MEETING AGENDA
The U-46 Board of Education will meet in closed session first, then conduct public business including approval of itemized bills totaling $8,820,184.69, several construction and water replacement bids for elementary and high schools, and renewal of contracts for cognitive testing and employee retirement plan investment advice. A proposal for dual-language social studies electives will also be discussed.
- Itemized bills for $8,820,184.69 to be approved
- Bid of $89,075 for asbestos abatement at Ridge Circle Elementary School domestic water piping
- Contract renewal for Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) assessment
- Termination of food service technician Maricela Baeza Arroya and maintenance employee Daniel Skaggs
- Dual Language Social Studies Electives (Resource Only) proposal
Board of Education SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
The U‑46 Board of Education will convene a special meeting on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021, using a Zoom webinar for public participation. The agenda includes public comment time, then a move to a closed session to discuss board self‑evaluation and employee matters. After the closed session, the board will reconvene in open session before adjourning.
- Public Comments – live via Zoom webinar and phone call
- Closed Session – discussion of board self‑evaluation
- Closed Session – discussion of appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees
- Roll Call – held in Room 140, Educational Services Center
- Move to Open Session – continuation of meeting after closed session
Board of Education MEETING AGENDA
The Board of Education will move to closed session for collective bargaining and personnel matters before opening public session. The agenda includes a presentation on school safety during the pandemic, public comments, and a consent agenda with facility bids and change orders. The Elgin Teachers Association president requested time to discuss returning to buildings.
- Presentation: School Safety During a Pandemic – update on return to in-person learning
- Elgin Teachers Association president to discuss return to buildings
- Bid: Streamwood High School painting project Phase Three (Project #M0064)
- Bid: South Elgin High School lift line replacement and re-termination
- Applications for 10-year safety survey reports and fire prevention funds for 17 schools