McHenry School District 15 public meetings in 2023
46 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BoardDocs Meetings 2021- 2025
McHenry School District 15 has issued a notice of cancellation for its upcoming regular meeting. The meeting was originally scheduled for January 9, 2024, at 7pm at the Professional Development and Administration Center.
- Cancellation of Regular BOE Meeting scheduled for January 9, 2024
Facilities Committee
The Facilities Committee of McHenry School District 15 will meet to discuss facilities-related items, including approving minutes from the September 26, 2023 meeting, reviewing a roof and mechanical (HVAC) proposal for Parkland School, and following up on a facility assessment. The meeting is scheduled for December 12, 2023, at the district's Professional Development and Administration Center.
- Review of Parkland School HVAC proposal (attachment: Parkland School - McHenry - HVAC Proposal.pdf)
- Discussion of Parkland roof and mechanical proposal
- Facility assessment follow-up
- Approval of minutes from September 26, 2023 Facilities Committee meeting
BoardDocs Meetings 2021- 2025
The McHenry School District 15 Board of Education held an instructional meeting on December 12, 2023, where it approved the 2024-2025 school calendar and a Midwest Mechanical proposal for Parkland School. The board also reviewed a first reading of PRESS policy updates, heard a presentation on the Riverwood School instructional program, and went into closed session to discuss employee matters and potential litigation.
- Approved the 2024-2025 school calendar
- Approved Midwest Mechanical proposal for Parkland School (HVAC)
- First reading of PRESS policy updates (e.g., 2:20, 4:10, 5:30, 7:190)
- Presentation on Riverwood School instructional program
- Closed session for employee matters and litigation
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee will review the November 2023 Treasurer's Report and discuss a technology fee. The meeting also includes discussions regarding the FY24 bus lease and a mechanical proposal for Parkland School.
- Review of November 2023 Treasurer's Report
- FY24 Bus Lease discussion
- Parkland School roof and mechanical proposal
- Technology fee discussion
BoardDocs Meetings 2021- 2025
The McHenry School District 15 Board of Education will hold a special meeting to consider a personnel report, take action on the FY 2024 School Maintenance Grant, and discuss the first reading of the 2024-2025 school calendar. Public comment is scheduled. The meeting is procedural and action-oriented.
- Action on FY 2024 School Maintenance Grant
- First reading of 2024-2025 school calendar
- Personnel report (consent item)
- Public comment period
Policy & Personnel Committee
The Policy & Personnel Committee of McHenry School District 15 will meet to review the October 2023 press update and discuss other items. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific policy or personnel actions listed.
- Review of October 2023 press update
- Discussion of other items
- Adjournment
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee of McHenry School District 15 will meet to discuss routine financial matters, including the treasurer's report, bids for paper and trucks, and a proposed 2023 tax levy with a Truth in Taxation hearing. They will also consider a mechanical and roof replacement project at Parkland school. The meeting is primarily informational and preparatory for full board action.
- Treasurer's Report for October 2023
- Paper bid and truck bid agenda reports
- Parkland mechanical and roof replacement project
- 2023 Truth in Taxation hearing and proposed tax levy
- Approval resolution for 2023 tax levy
BoardDocs Meetings 2021- 2025
The Board of Education will meet to take action on the 2023 tax levy, a paper bid, and a truck purchase. The meeting also includes reports on the district facility assessment and the Preschool for All Grant.
- Action on the 2023 Tax Levy
- Action on the Paper Bid
- Action on a truck purchase
- District Facility Assessment presentation
- Preschool for All Grant update
BoardDocs Meetings 2021- 2025
The McHenry Community Consolidated School District 15 Board is holding a public hearing on its 2023 tax levy, which is estimated to exceed 105% of the previous year's property tax extension. The hearing allows the district to explain the reasons for the proposed increase and permits public testimony. The board will also consider a levy approval resolution and adjournment.
- 2023 Truth in Taxation Hearing for proposed tax levy exceeding 105% of prior year extension
- Public hearing scheduled Nov 14, 2023, 6:45-7:00 PM at 420 N. Front Street, McHenry, IL
- Levy Approval Resolution 2023 (NOV) attached for board action
- 2023 Proposed Tax Levy and Levy Worksheet documents provided
Joint Transportation Committee
The Joint Transportation Committee of McHenry School District 15 and McHenry Community High School District 156 will meet to discuss transportation operations and future capital projects. Agenda items include FY25 operational needs such as driver recruitment, packages, pay riders, and a proposed MOU on MSTA starting wages, as well as future capital projects like security cameras and a breakroom/restroom renovation. The meeting is scheduled for October 25, 2023, at the McHenry School District 15 Professional Development and Administration Center.
- FY25 Operation Needs: Drivers needed
- FY25 Operation Needs: Packages
- FY25 Operation Needs: Pay Riders
- FY25 Operation Needs: MSTA Starting Wages - MOU
- Future Capital Projects: Security Cameras, Renovation to Breakroom & Restrooms
Curriculum Committee
The McHenry School District 15 Curriculum Committee will review various assessment topics and ongoing initiatives. The meeting includes discussions on the 2023-2024 Illinois State Assessment and local assessment processes.
- 2023-2024 Illinois State Assessment Overview
- Local Assessment discussion
- DESSA review
- Performance Matters and Unified Insights discussion
- Approval of August 8, 2023, meeting minutes
BoardDocs Meetings 2021- 2025
The McHenry School District 15 Board of Education is meeting to take action on the estimated tax levy for 2023, approve a paper bid, and handle routine consent items. The board will also hear a presentation on the levy and enter closed session to discuss employee matters.
- Approval of the Resolution for the Estimated Amount Recommended to be Levied for the Year 2023
- Action on the Paper Bid (2023)
- Approval of Banks of Depository 2023
- Approval of Financial Reports for September 2023
- Approval of Personnel Report 10.24.23
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee will review the September 2023 Treasurer's Report and discuss the estimated levy for the 2023 tax year. The committee will also review bids for paper and vehicle purchases.
- 2023 Tax Year Estimated Levy discussion
- Paper BID review
- Vehicle Purchase BID review
- September 2023 Treasurer's Report
- Banks of Depository review
BoardDocs Meetings 2021- 2025
The McHenry Community Consolidated School District 15 Board of Education met for an instructional meeting on October 10, 2023. The board approved consent items including the September 26, 2023 minutes and the personnel report. The agenda also included a superintendent's report, an instructional program update, and a FOIA request from the Daily Herald.
- Approved minutes from September 26, 2023 regular board meeting
- Approved personnel report presented by Brian Kilinski
- Superintendent's report by Dr. Josh Reitz
- Instructional program update by Duker
- FOIA request from Daily Herald fulfilled on 9.29.23
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee of McHenry School District 15 will meet to approve minutes from the August 22 meeting, review the treasurer's report for August 2023, and discuss a paper bid. The meeting is scheduled for 6:45 pm at the District 15 Professional Development and Administration Center.
- Approval of August 22, 2023 Finance Committee minutes
- Treasurer's report for August 2023 (attached PDF)
- Discussion of paper bid
Facilities Committee
The Facilities Committee of McHenry School District 15 will meet to discuss building feasibility planning and FY24 summer projects. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and other items. This is a discussion-focused meeting with no listed votes or contracts.
- Discussion of building feasibility planning
- Discussion of FY24 summer projects
- Review of September 12, 2023 meeting minutes
BoardDocs Meetings 2021- 2025
The McHenry School District 15 Board of Education met for a regular meeting, approving consent items including minutes, personnel, and financial reports. The board also received the superintendent's report and discussed a Freedom of Information Act request from Prairie State Wire. The meeting adjourned at 7:07pm.
- Approved minutes from September 12, 2023
- Approved personnel report by Brian Kilinski
- Approved financial reports including accounts payable, budgetary, payroll, and treasurer reports
- Discussed FOIA request from Janine Asmus, Prairie State Wire
- Next meeting scheduled for October 10, 2023
Facilities Committee
The Facilities Committee of McHenry School District 15 is meeting to discuss facilities-related matters. The agenda includes approving minutes from the prior meeting, reviewing summer FY24 projects, and addressing other items. No specific decisions or dollar amounts are listed.
- Minutes of the August 22, 2023 Facilities Committee Meeting
- Summer FY24 Projects
- Other Items
- Adjournment
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee of McHenry School District 15 is meeting to review the July treasurer's report and the proposed FY24 budget, which is up for approval. They will also consider a vacant building exemption request for a property at 3319 Elm Street, submitted by Doug Martin. The meeting is informational, with no final votes expected at this stage.
- FY24 proposed budget review and approval discussion
- Treasurer's report for July 2023
- Vacant building exemption request for 3319 Elm Street
- Approval of minutes from July 18, 2023 meeting
BoardDocs Meetings 2021- 2025
The McHenry School District 15 Board of Education held a regular meeting on August 22, 2023, where it approved the 2023-2024 school budget and updates to several board policies. The board also approved consent items including minutes, financial reports, and the personnel report, and discussed the superintendent's report, FOIA requests, and federal/state funding updates. The meeting included a closed session for employee matters and reconvened to adjourn.
- Approved 2023-2024 school budget
- Approved policy updates: 2:170, 4:45, 4:100, 5:230, 7:275, 7:305
- Approved consent items: minutes, financial reports, personnel report
- Discussed federal/state funding update
- Held closed session for employee matters
Facilities Committee
The Facilities Committee of McHenry School District 15 will meet to review minutes from the June 27, 2023 meeting and discuss safety and security matters. The agenda also includes other items and adjournment. No specific decisions or proposals are listed.
- Minutes of June 27, 2023 Facilities Committee Meeting
- Safety & Security discussion
BoardDocs Meetings 2021- 2025
The McHenry Community Consolidated School District #15 Board of Education is holding a public hearing on the proposed 2023-2024 budget (fiscal year July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024). The tentative budget was published on July 19, 2023, and is available for public inspection. The hearing includes public comment and will be followed by adjournment.
- Public hearing on the 2023-2024 school district budget
- Tentative budget published in Northwest Herald on July 19, 2023
- Hearing held at 420 N. Front St., McHenry, IL 60050
- Proposed FY24 budget documents attached (656 KB, 319 KB, 1,435 KB)
Curriculum Committee
The McHenry School District 15 Curriculum Committee will meet on August 8, 2023, to discuss curriculum-related goals. The agenda includes approving the June 13, 2023 meeting minutes and reviewing topics such as ASCD, summer learning, welcoming new staff, biliteracy trajectories, student-driven decision making, and collaborations with D156. No formal votes or decisions are listed; the items are presented as information or goals.
- Approval of minutes from June 13, 2023 Curriculum Committee Meeting
- Discussion of Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD)
- Review of Summer Learning programs
- Discussion of Biliteracy Trajectories
- Collaborations/Partnerships with D156
BoardDocs Meetings 2021- 2025
The McHenry School District 15 Board of Education held a regular meeting on August 8, 2023, where it approved consent items, including meeting minutes and the personnel report, and accepted a donation to Duker School. The board also discussed a first reading of several board policies and received reports from the superintendent and committees. The meeting adjourned at 7:15 pm, followed by strategic planning.
- Approved donation to Duker School
- Approved consent agenda including July 18, 2023 minutes and personnel report
- First reading of policies 2:170, 4:45, 4:100, 5:230, 7:275, 7:305
- FOIA requests from Prairie State Wire, Smart Procure, NBC Chicago discussed
- Next meeting scheduled for August 22, 2023
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee of McHenry School District 15 is meeting to review the minutes from the June 27 meeting, the treasurer's report for June 2023, and the FY24 tentative budget. The agenda is largely informational, with no votes or decisions listed. Other items and adjournment are also on the agenda.
- Review of June 27, 2023 Finance Committee minutes
- Treasurer's Report for June 2023 (7,650 KB attachment)
- FY24 Tentative Budget discussion
BoardDocs Meetings 2021- 2025
The McHenry School District 15 Board of Education is meeting to review the tentative FY24 budget presentation and discuss the superintendent's report, including a strategic plan update and a FOIA request from Prairie State Wire. The board will also consider consent items such as approval of minutes, financial reports, and the personnel report.
- FY24 Tentative Budget Presentation by Jeff Schubert
- Approval of minutes from June 27, 2023
- Financial reports including AP check runs, budgetary, payroll, and treasurer reports
- Personnel report by Brian Kilinski
- FOIA request from Prairie State Wire
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee of McHenry School District 15 will meet to discuss routine financial matters, including approval of prior meeting minutes, the treasurer's report for May 2023, an update on the universal free lunch program, and a bid for a combi oven. All items are listed as discussion items, so no final votes are expected at this meeting.
- Treasurer's Report for May 2023 (attachment)
- Combi Oven Bid (attachment)
- Universal Free Lunch Update
- Minutes of May 23, 2023 Finance Committee Meeting
Facilities Committee
The Facilities Committee of McHenry School District 15 will meet to discuss the five-year capital plan and FY24 summer projects, along with minutes from a prior meeting and other items. All agenda items are listed as discussions, with no votes or decisions specified.
- Minutes of January 24, 2023 Facilities Committee meeting
- Five-year capital plan discussion
- FY24 summer project discussion
BoardDocs Meetings 2021- 2025
The McHenry School District 15 Board of Education is holding its regular meeting on June 27, 2023. The board will take action on the second reading of board policies, approve a combi oven bid, and handle routine consent items including minutes, financial reports, and the personnel report. The agenda also includes informational items such as the superintendent's report and a FOIA request from NBC Chicago.
- Approval of second reading of Board of Education Policies
- Approval of Combi Oven Bid (attachment: Combi oven bid.pdf)
- Approval of consent agenda: minutes from June 13, 2023, financial reports, and personnel report
- Public comment period
- Recognition of Special Olympic Track Team
Policy & Personnel Committee
The Policy & Personnel Committee of McHenry School District 15 is meeting to discuss Board of Education policy updates and other items. The agenda is brief and procedural, with no specific policy details or dollar amounts listed.
- Board of Education Policy Updates
- Other Items
- Adjournment
Curriculum Committee
The Curriculum Committee of McHenry School District 15 will meet to approve minutes from January 2023 and discuss strategic planning for the 2023-2024 school year. They will also review the past year, professional learning, student-driven decision making, collaborations with D156, and technology solutions. The agenda is largely informational and goal-setting, with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.
- Approval of minutes from January 10, 2023 meeting
- Strategic planning and implementation for 2023-2024
- Review of the 2022-2023 year
- Professional learning and continuous support
- D15 and D156 collaborations/partnerships
BoardDocs Meetings 2021- 2025
The McHenry School District 15 Board of Education held a regular meeting on June 13, 2023, at McHenry Middle School. The board approved consent items, including the personnel report, and took action on several financial items for the 2023-2024 school year, such as appointing the district treasurer, setting breakfast/lunch prices, facilities rental fees, and sport fees. The board also entered closed session to discuss closed meeting minutes and property sale/lease pricing, then reconvened to approve those minutes. Information items included the superintendent's report, a FOIA update, committee reports, and a strategic plan update.
- Appointed Jeff Schubert as School District Treasurer for 2023-2024
- Approved 2023-2024 breakfast/lunch prices
- Approved facilities rental fees
- Approved 2023-2024 sport fees
- Entered closed session to discuss closed meeting minutes and property sale/lease pricing
Policy & Personnel Committee
The Policy & Personnel Committee of McHenry Community Consolidated School District 15 is meeting to discuss Board of Education policy updates and other items. The agenda includes only these discussion items and adjournment, with no specific policy details or attachments listed.
- Board of Education Policy Updates
- Other Items
- Adjournment
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee of McHenry School District 15 will meet to review the April 2023 treasurer's report and discuss proposed FY24 fees for facilities rentals, school meals, and sports. They will also consider transporting students under serious safety hazard findings for 2023-2024. The meeting is informational; no votes are listed on the agenda.
- Treasurer's Report for April 2023
- FY24 Facilities Rental Fees
- FY24 School Meal Fees
- FY24 Sport Fees
- Transporting Students Under Serious Safety Hazard Findings for 2023-2024
BoardDocs Meetings 2021- 2025
The McHenry School District 15 Board of Education is holding its regular meeting, taking action on consent items, resolutions, and policy discussions. The board approved the sale of school property at 1011 North Green Street and authorized an inducement contract with the Youth and Family Center. The board also approved the 2023-2024 board meeting dates and a resolution to continue transporting students under serious safety hazard findings.
- Approved resolution for sale of school property at 1011 North Green Street, McHenry IL, and authorization to enter into inducement contract with Youth and Family Center
- Approved 2023-2024 Board meeting dates with addition of a January meeting (vote 5-1, Matt Stauner opposed)
- Approved resolution to continue transporting students under serious safety hazard findings for 2023-2024
- Approved consent agenda including minutes, financial reports, and personnel report
- First reading of Board of Education policies (discussion only)
BoardDocs Meetings 2021- 2025
This is a special board workshop of the McHenry School District 15 Board of Education, held at Parkland School, for a work session with the Superintendent. The agenda includes a discussion item on a Board of Education Orientation Guidebook presented by Dr. Josh Reitz, plus procedural items (call to order, roll call) and adjournment. No votes or decisions are listed beyond the adjournment motion.
- Special Board Workshop at Parkland School, 1802 N. Ringwood Rd., McHenry, IL 60050
- Work session with the Superintendent of Schools
- Discussion of Board of Education Orientation Guidebook (Dr. Josh Reitz)
- Adjournment motion
BoardDocs Meetings 2021- 2025
The McHenry School District 15 Board of Education held an Instructional Board meeting on May 9, 2023, at Parkland School. The board approved the consent agenda, including minutes and the personnel report, and approved a resolution to participate in the McHenry County Regional Safe School Program. The board also entered closed session to discuss setting a price for sale or lease of district property, then reconvened and adjourned.
- Approved consent agenda including April 25, 2023 minutes and personnel report
- Approved resolution authorizing participation in McHenry County Regional Safe School Program
- Held closed session to discuss setting a price for sale or lease of district property
- Next meeting scheduled for May 23, 2023 at McHenry Middle School
BoardDocs Meetings 2021- 2025
The McHenry School District 15 Board of Education met on April 25, 2023, at McHenry Middle School. The board approved the consent agenda, which included minutes from April 11, financial reports for February and March, and a personnel report. The board also heard a superintendent report, discussed a Freedom of Information Act request, and swore in newly-elected board members before adjourning sine die.
- Approved consent agenda including minutes, financial reports, and personnel report
- Discussed FOIA requests from Local Labs, Data Research Partners, and SmartProcure
- Swore in newly-elected board members
- Adjourned sine die
BoardDocs Meetings 2021- 2025
The McHenry School District 15 Board held an instructional meeting, approving the 2023-2024 Consolidated District Plan and consent items including minutes and personnel. They also received reports on the instructional program at Valley View Elementary and the superintendent's report, then entered closed session for employee and property matters before adjourning.
- Approved 2023-2024 Consolidated District Plan
- Approved consent agenda including minutes from March 14, 2023
- Approved personnel report
- Heard instructional program presentation at Valley View Elementary
- Entered closed session for employee and property discussions
BoardDocs Meetings 2021- 2025
The McHenry School District 15 Board of Education met for an instructional meeting, covering routine items and entering a closed session to discuss employee matters and real property. The board approved consent items, including minutes and a personnel report, and received informational reports from the superintendent and on the Duker instructional program.
- Approved minutes from February 28, 2023
- Approved personnel report presented by Brian Kilinski
- Heard superintendent's report from Dr. Josh Reitz
- Discussed Freedom of Information Act request regarding SMART
- Entered closed session at 7:25pm for employee and real property matters
BoardDocs Meetings 2021- 2025
The McHenry School District 15 Board of Education is holding an instructional meeting with several action items. The board approved a resolution to designate someone to prepare the FY24 tentative budget and approved the 2023-2024 staffing recommendations. The meeting also includes a PreK program presentation, a superintendent's report, and a closed session for personnel matters.
- Approved resolution to approve designee to prepare FY24 tentative budget
- Approved 2023-2024 staffing recommendations
- PreK program presentation by Kelli Catini, Donna Haage, Crystal Carranza
- Approved consent items including financial reports and personnel report
- Closed session for employee matters and property sale/lease
Facilities Committee
The Facilities Committee of McHenry School District 15 will meet to discuss the district's central office(s), consider approval of bids for 2023 summer projects, and receive an update on the 5-year capital project plan. The meeting is scheduled for 6:30pm on January 24, 2023, at McHenry Middle School.
- Discussion of Central Office(s)
- 2023 Summer Projects Bid Approval (action item)
- 5 Year Capital Project Update
BoardDocs Meetings 2021- 2025
The McHenry School District 15 Board of Education held an instructional meeting on January 24, 2023, at McHenry Middle School. The board took action on several items, including issuing $1.1 million in taxable bonds for the working cash fund, approving 2023 summer projects, adopting new literacy materials for grades 6-8, and approving the district's strategic plan. The meeting also included presentations on the instructional program and the strategic plan, as well as discussion of the 2023-2024 school calendar.
- Approved resolution to issue $1,100,000 Taxable General Obligation Limited School Bonds, Series 2023, for the Working Cash Fund
- Approved resolution abating the Working Cash Fund
- Approved 2023 Summer Projects bid
- Approved 6-8 Literacy Material Adoption (StudySync)
- Approved McHenry School District 15 Strategic Plan
Curriculum Committee
The McHenry School District 15 Curriculum Committee will meet to approve minutes from the November 29, 2022 meeting and discuss the adoption of literacy materials for grades 6-8. The agenda includes an information item on the literacy adoption and an open 'Other' item.
- Approval of minutes from November 29, 2022 meeting
- Discussion of 6-8 literacy adoption
BoardDocs Meetings 2021- 2025
The McHenry School District 15 Board of Education is holding a public hearing to receive comments on a proposal to sell up to $1,100,000 in working cash fund bonds. The funds would increase the district's working cash fund. The hearing is scheduled for January 10, 2023, at McHenry Middle School.
- Public hearing on sale of up to $1,100,000 working cash fund bonds
- Hearing at McHenry Middle School, 2120 West Lincoln Road, McHenry, IL
- Purpose: increase district working cash fund
BoardDocs Meetings 2021- 2025
The McHenry School District 15 Board of Education is holding a public hearing on selling up to $1,100,000 in Working Cash Fund Bonds, then will vote to adjourn the hearing. The board will also receive a presentation on 6-8 literacy materials and hear the superintendent's report. Consent items include approval of December 13, 2022 minutes and the personnel report.
- Public hearing on sale of up to $1,100,000 Working Cash Fund Bonds
- Action to adjourn the public hearing on the bond sale
- 6-8 Literacy Material Presentation by Dr. Jacquie Duginske
- Approval of minutes from December 13, 2022
- Personnel report by Brian Kilinski