McHenry School District 15 public meetings in 2022
35 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee of McHenry School District 15 is meeting to discuss financial matters including the treasurer's report, a debt service fund depletion timeline, and a bond issuance hearing. They will also consider bids for a transportation parking lot and HVAC upgrades at Edgebrook school.
- Debt Service Fund Depletion Timeline
- Bond Issuance Notification Act Hearing
- Intent to Issue Working Cash Bonds
- Transportation Parking Lot Bid
- Edgebrook Chiller and Boiler Bid
BoardDocs Meetings 2021- 2025
The McHenry School District 15 Board of Education is taking action on several items, including approving a resolution to purchase a site for district offices, declaring intent to issue up to $1,100,000 in Working Cash Fund Bonds, and approving bids for a transportation parking lot and HVAC upgrades. The board also approved a K-8 math material adoption and a second reading of the attendance and truancy policy. All votes were unanimous.
- Approved resolution to purchase site for district offices (420 Front St.)
- Approved intent to issue up to $1,100,000 Working Cash Fund Bonds
- Approved transportation parking lot bid
- Approved Edgebrook chiller and boiler bid
- Approved K-8 math material adoption for 2023/24-2028/29
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee of McHenry School District 15 will meet to approve minutes from the November 15 meeting, review financial reports, discuss a bus lease, consider a resolution appointing a representative to the Northern Illinois Health Insurance Program (NIHIP), and address disposal of obsolete equipment. The meeting is scheduled for 6:30 PM at Parkland School.
- Approval of minutes from November 15, 2022 Finance Committee meeting
- Review of financial statements
- Discussion of bus lease (attachment: Bus lease 11 29 22.pdf)
- Resolution appointing representative to NIHIP (action item)
- Disposal of obsolete equipment, including a truck
Curriculum Committee
The McHenry School District 15 Curriculum Committee will meet to approve minutes from the October meeting and discuss several curriculum-related items, including a K-8 math adoption, the Mentor Moms Program, and the El Camino Enrichment Program. These items are listed as goals or information, indicating discussion rather than final decisions.
- Approval of minutes from October 20, 2022 Curriculum Committee meeting
- K-8 Math Adoption discussion
- Mentor Moms Program discussion
- El Camino Enrichment Program discussion
BoardDocs Meetings 2021- 2025
The McHenry School District 15 Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on November 29, 2022, at Parkland School. The board will take action on consent items (minutes, financial reports, personnel report), a resolution appointing a representative to the Northern Illinois Health Insurance Program (NIHIP), and a bus lease bid. They will also receive information on a first reading of the Attendance and Truancy Policy (7:70) and a presentation on District 15 Central Office feasibility planning.
- First reading of Board Policy 7:70 - Attendance and Truancy Policy
- Action on resolution appointing representative to NIHIP
- Action on bus lease bid approval
- Central Office feasibility planning presentation
- Consent items: approval of minutes, financial reports, personnel report
BoardDocs Meetings 2021- 2025
The McHenry Community Consolidated School District 15 Board is holding a public hearing on the proposed 2022 tax levy, which is estimated to exceed 105% of the aggregate property taxes extended for 2022. The hearing allows the board to explain the reasons for the increase and permits public testimony. The agenda includes procedural items (call to order, roll call, public comment) and a final adjournment motion that was approved.
- Public hearing on 2022 tax levy exceeding 105% of prior year's extension
- Hearing held at Landmark Elementary School, 3614 W. Waukegan Rd., McHenry, IL 60050
- Attachments include D15 2022 Tax Levy.pdf, Nov Resolution 2022.pdf, 2022 Levy Worksheet.pdf
- Adjournment motion carried (Yea: Chad Mihevc, Lindsay Morley, Jennifer Synek, Arne Waltmire, Matt Stauner, Patrick DeGeorge, Rachel McDonnell)
BoardDocs Meetings 2021- 2025
The McHenry School District 15 Board of Education held an instructional meeting on November 15, 2022, at Landmark Elementary School. The board took action on the 2022 tax levy, a school maintenance project grant, and a second reading of the anaphylaxis policy. It also heard reports from the superintendent and staff, and entered closed session to discuss minutes and real estate.
- Approved the 2022 tax levy resolution
- Approved the School Maintenance Project Grant
- Approved second reading of Board Policy 7:285 (Anaphylaxis)
- Approved personnel report and meeting minutes
- Entered closed session for minutes and property discussion
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee of McHenry School District 15 will meet to review the minutes from the October 25 meeting, discuss the depletion of the debt service fund balance, and consider a School Maintenance Project Grant. The meeting is informational, with no votes scheduled.
- Minutes of October 25, 2022 meeting
- Discussion on depletion of debt service fund balance
- School Maintenance Project Grant (attachment available)
BoardDocs Meetings 2021- 2025
The McHenry School District 15 Board of Education is meeting to take action on the 2022 tax levy resolution and approve several consent items, including financial reports, personnel changes, and the E-Learning Plan Resolution. The board will also hear a presentation on the 2022-2023 levy and review a first reading of a new anaphylaxis policy.
- Approval of 2022 tax levy resolution
- Approval of E-Learning Plan Resolution
- Approval of financial reports and accounts payable runs
- Approval of personnel report
- First reading of Board Policy 7:285 (Anaphylaxis Policy)
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee of McHenry School District 15 will meet to discuss financial matters including the treasurer's report, a levy presentation, bank depository options, a transportation parking lot update, and a 2023 school bus lease. The meeting is informational and discussion-focused, with no final decisions listed on the agenda.
- Levy presentation
- 2023 school bus lease
- Transportation parking lot update
- Banks of depository discussion
- Treasurer's report
Joint Transportation Committee
The Joint Transportation Committee of McHenry School District 15 and McHenry Community High School District 156 will meet to discuss transportation-related topics. Agenda items include capital projects/parking lot, driver hiring update, new routing, and bus lease. The meeting is scheduled for October 20, 2022, at 6:00 PM at 4716 W. Crystal Lake Road, McHenry, IL.
- Capital Projects / Parking Lot discussion
- Driver Hiring Update
- New Routing discussion
- Bus Lease discussion
Curriculum Committee
The McHenry School District 15 Curriculum Committee will meet to approve the minutes from the September 22, 2022 meeting and review the 2021-2022 Illinois State Assessment overview. The agenda also includes an 'Other' item for additional discussion.
- Approval of minutes from September 22, 2022 meeting
- Review of 2021-2022 Illinois State Assessment results
BoardDocs Meetings 2021- 2025
The McHenry School District 15 Board of Education is meeting to take action on several items, including approving a bid for two pickup trucks, administrative compensation, and a real estate purchase agreement. The agenda also includes a closed session for personnel and property discussions, and informational items such as a superintendent's report and an instructional program presentation.
- Bid approval for 2 pickup trucks
- Approval of administrative compensation
- Approval of real estate purchase agreement
- Closed session for employee and property matters
- Instructional program presentation by Hilltop staff
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee of McHenry School District 15 will meet to discuss the treasurer's report, fee structure, and a solar follow-up. These are discussion items, with no final decisions listed except adjournment.
- Treasurer's report discussion
- Fee structure discussion
- Solar follow-up discussion
BoardDocs Meetings 2021- 2025
The McHenry School District 15 Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with consent items including approval of minutes, financial reports, and a personnel report. The board will also discuss the superintendent's report, a FOIA request, and committee reports before entering closed session to discuss employee matters and real estate. After reconvening, the board will consider approving administrative compensation and a real estate purchase agreement.
- Approval of administrative compensation
- Approval of real estate purchase agreement
- Closed session for employee matters and property acquisition
- Financial reports including accounts payable and treasurer's report for August 2022
- Personnel report
Curriculum Committee
The McHenry School District 15 Curriculum Committee will meet on September 22, 2022, to discuss and receive information on several curriculum-related topics. Items include summer learning 2022, new employee orientation, opening day, teacher institute day, interventionist professional development, a tri-conference with other districts, special education teacher training, the professional development plan, ClassLink overview, and STEM/STEAM initiatives. The committee will also approve minutes from the April 14, 2022 meeting.
- Approval of minutes from April 14, 2022 meeting
- Discussion of Summer Learning 2022
- Discussion of New Employee Orientation
- Discussion of Reading and Math Interventionists Professional Development
- Discussion of STEM, STEAM, and Innovative Learning
BoardDocs Meetings 2021- 2025
The Board of Education held a public hearing on the 2022-2023 school district budget. The agenda included call to order, roll call, public comment, and the budget hearing itself, followed by adjournment. The meeting was procedural, with no decisions or discussions beyond the hearing and adjournment.
- Public hearing on 2022-2023 budget at Edgebrook School, 701 N. Green St., McHenry IL
- Budget documents attached: FY3 Adopted Budget.pdf, FY3 Adopted Budget-State Form.pdf, Proposed FY23 Budget.pdf
- Roll call: members present included Patrick DeGeorge, Rachel McDonnell, Chad Mihevc, Lindsay Morley, Matt Stauner; Arne Waltmire absent
- Adjournment motion carried, with Jennifer Synek present and voting Yea
BoardDocs Meetings 2021- 2025
The McHenry Community Consolidated School District 15 Board of Education held an instructional meeting on September 13, 2022, at Edgebrook School. The board approved the 2022-2023 school budget, took action on School Resource Officer (SRO) positions, and approved the Central Office and Non-Represented Support Staff Agreement. The meeting also included a closed session to discuss personnel and real estate matters.
- Approved the 2022-2023 school budget (FY3 Adopted Budget).
- Took action on School Resource Officer (SRO) positions, including an intergovernmental agreement with McHenry PD.
- Approved the Central Office and Non-Represented Support Staff Agreement.
- Approved minutes from August 23, 2022, and the personnel report.
- Held a closed session for employee matters and property acquisition.
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee of McHenry School District 15 is meeting to discuss three information items: a solar feasibility study, a bid for the Edgebrook chiller, and a resolution to continue transporting students under serious safety hazard findings for 2022-2023. No votes are scheduled; the items are for discussion and information only.
- Solar feasibility presentation from SunVest
- Edgebrook chiller bid recommendation and Trane bid withdrawal
- Resolution to continue transporting students under serious safety hazard findings for 2022-2023
BoardDocs Meetings 2021- 2025
The McHenry School District 15 Board of Education is meeting to take action on several items, including approving a bid for the Edgebrook chiller, a resolution to continue transporting students under serious safety hazard findings, and a TRS Supplemental Savings Plan. The board will also receive reports from the superintendent, committees, and a federal/state funding update, and will enter closed session to discuss personnel and real estate matters.
- Approval of Edgebrook chiller bid (Trane bid withdrawal and recommendation letter attached)
- Resolution to continue transporting students under serious safety hazard findings for 2022-2023
- TRS Supplemental Savings Plan action
- Federal/State funding update including ESSER III funding plan
- Consent items: minutes, financial reports, personnel report
Facilities Committee
The Facilities Committee of McHenry School District 15 will meet to discuss several facilities-related topics, including a solar feasibility study, FY23 capital projects, a bid for the Edgebrook chiller, and contingency planning for the Central Office. All items are listed as discussions, with no final decisions indicated on the agenda.
- Solar feasibility discussion with SunVest Board presentation
- FY23 capital projects discussion
- Edgebrook chiller bid discussion with letter of recommendation and Trane bid withdrawal
- Central Office contingency planning discussion
BoardDocs Meetings 2021- 2025
The McHenry School District 15 Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on August 9, 2022, at Parkland School. The board will review the tentative FY23 budget, discuss collective negotiation matters in closed session, and take action on the MESP contract. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of minutes and the personnel report.
- Tentative FY23 budget presented by Mr. Jeff Schubert
- Closed session to discuss collective negotiation matters
- Action on MESP contract
- Approval of July 26, 2022 meeting minutes
- Personnel report
BoardDocs Meetings 2021- 2025
The McHenry School District 15 Board of Education is holding a regular meeting with procedural items, consent items, and discussions. Key actions include approving minutes and the personnel report, discussing a school resource officer, and voting on the superintendent's contract for 2022-2023 and a subsequent contract.
- Approve meeting minutes from June 14, June 21, and July 12, 2022
- Approve personnel report by Brian Kilinski
- Discuss Police School Resource Officer
- Vote on Dr. Reitz's 2022-2023 contract
- Vote on subsequent contract for Dr. Reitz
BoardDocs Meetings 2021- 2025
The McHenry School District 15 Board of Education held a regular meeting on July 12, 2022, at Parkland School. The board approved consent items including financial reports and the personnel report, and voted to enter a closed session to discuss collective negotiation matters and employee issues. The meeting also included a discussion on strategic planning.
- Approved financial reports for June 30, 2022, including accounts payable, budgetary, payroll, and treasurer reports
- Approved personnel report for July 12, 2022
- Voted to enter closed session for collective negotiation and employee matters
- Discussed strategic planning
BoardDocs Meetings 2021- 2025
The McHenry School District 15 Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on June 21, 2022, at 5:00pm at the Central Office. The agenda includes opening procedures, public comment, a consent item for the personnel report, and a closed session to discuss collective negotiation matters and specific employee issues. The board will then reconvene in open session and adjourn.
- Personnel Report (consent item)
- Closed session for collective negotiation matters and employee appointments, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal
BoardDocs Meetings 2021- 2025
The Board of Education will meet to take action on several items for the upcoming 2022-2023 school year. Proposed actions include setting breakfast/lunch prices, facility rental fees, and sports fees. The board will also discuss the transportation storage tank bid and the City of McHenry Vacant Lot Incentive Program.
- Action on 2022-2023 breakfast and lunch prices
- Action on facilities rental fees
- Action on sports fees
- Action on transportation storage tank bid
- Action on appointment of School District Treasurer for 2022-2023
BoardDocs Meetings 2021- 2025
The Board of Education will meet to consider a donation from the McHenry VFW and take action on Board Policy 7:140 regarding search and seizure. The agenda also includes financial reports, a presentation on learning services, and a superintendent's report.
- Action on Board Policy 7:140 (Search and Seizure)
- Action on donation from the McHenry VFW
- Learning Services Department end-of-year recap presentation
- Review of April and May AP payments and budgetary reports
- Superintendent's report regarding strategic planning timeline
BoardDocs Meetings 2021- 2025
The Instructional Board of Education meeting includes discussions on instructional programs at Parkland School and a first reading of board policy regarding search and seizure. The board will also take action on an anonymous donation and review recent FOIA requests.
- Action on anonymous donor amount of $1,579.00
- First reading of Board Policy 7:140 Search and Seizure
- Discussion regarding Instructional Program at Parkland School
- Review of FOIA requests from SmartProcure and Illinois Policy Research
BoardDocs Meetings 2021- 2025
The McHenry Community Consolidated School District 15 Board of Education will meet to take action on Board Policy 6:170 regarding the Title I Program and the District Consolidated Plan. The meeting also includes updates on the strategic plan and an instructional program presentation.
- Action on Board Policy 6:170 Title I Program
- Action on the District Consolidated Plan
- Instructional Program presentation for Valley View School
- Superintendent's Report
- Closed session regarding collective negotiation matters
BoardDocs Meetings 2021- 2025
The Board of Education will conduct a regular meeting including reviews of financial, personnel, and superintendent reports. The agenda includes a first reading of Board Policy 6:170 regarding Title I Programs and action on an anonymous donation.
- First reading of Board Policy 6:170 Title I Programs
- Action on donation received by an anonymous donor
- Review of February 2022 budgetary, payroll, and treasurer reports
- Presentation from the City of McHenry
BoardDocs Meetings 2021- 2025
This meeting consists of procedural items and information reports. The board will review the Superintendent's report, a personnel report, and an instructional program presentation for Chauncey H. Duker School.
- Approval of meeting minutes
- Personnel Report
- Superintendent's Report from Josh Reitz
- Instructional Program presentation for Chauncey H. Duker School
- Closed session regarding collective negotiation matters
BoardDocs Meetings 2021- 2025
The Board of Education met to consider 2022-2023 staffing recommendations and a bus lease extension. The meeting also included public comments regarding the use of long-term substitute teachers.
- Action on 2022-2023 Staffing Recommendations
- Action on 2022-2023 Bus Lease Extension
- Public comments regarding substitute teacher utilization
- Review of financial reports including accounts payable and payroll
- Closed session regarding litigation, real property, and personnel matters
BoardDocs Meetings 2021- 2025
The Board of Education will review the 2022-2023 school calendar and staffing recommendations for the upcoming school year. The meeting also includes updates on the district strategic plan and reports on recent FOIA requests.
- Action on the 2022-2023 School Calendar
- Discussion of staffing presentations for the 2022-2023 school year
- Review of January 18, 2022, Board Meeting Minutes
- Strategic Plan Update
- Instructional Program presentation regarding Riverwood School
BoardDocs Meetings 2021- 2025
The McHenry School District 15 Board of Education will hold its regular meeting, taking action on consent items (minutes, financial reports, personnel report) and discussing/acting on a second reading of Policy 8:80 on gifts to the district, the 2022-2023 school calendar, and a resolution to approve a designee to prepare the tentative budget. The board will also enter closed session to discuss pending or probable litigation.
- Approve January 4, 2022 board meeting minutes
- Approve financial reports, including AP bills, budgetary reports, payroll, and treasurer reports
- Approve personnel report
- Second reading of Policy 8:80 Gifts to the District
- Resolution to approve designee to prepare 2022-2023 tentative budget
BoardDocs Meetings 2021- 2025
The McHenry School District 15 Board of Education will hold an instructional meeting on January 4, 2022, at McHenry Middle School. The board will consider consent agenda items (minutes, personnel report), hear a superintendent's report and a presentation on the instructional program at McHenry Middle School, and take action on several contracts and renovation bids. They will also hold a first reading of a policy on gifts to the district and enter closed session for collective negotiating matters.
- Action on TRIO Easement Contract
- Action on Educational Leadership Solutions Contract with Dr. Gary Zabilka
- Action on Chauncey H. Duker School Kitchen Renovation Bids
- First Reading Policy 8:80 Gifts to the District
- Closed session for collective negotiating matters