McHenry School District 15 public meetings in 2024

Facilities Committee

The Facilities Committee will discuss 2025 school improvements including track installation, mechanical and roof replacement, parking lot replacements, flooring and asbestos abatement, restroom installation, sewer expansion, and sidewalk repairs. They will also review results of a Facilities and Finance Assessment Survey and approve minutes from the August 2024 meeting.

• MMS Track Installation - Byrne & Jones - City Council Zoning
• Edgebrook Mechanical and Roof Replacement - Midwest Mechanical
• Duker Parking Lot Replacement - Nicholas/Arcon/Condon - City Council Zoning
• Riverwood Parking Lot Replacement - Nicholas/Arcon/Condon - City Council Zoning
• Valley View Flooring and Asbestos Abatement - Nicholas/Arcon/True North

BoardDocs Meetings 2021- 2025

The McHenry Community Consolidated School District 15 Board of Education held a public hearing regarding the tentative 2025-2030 Physical Education Waiver. This document was previously made available for public inspection in the Northwest Herald on August 21, 2024.

• Public hearing on the 2025-2030 Physical Education Waiver

Finance Committee

The McHenry School District 15 Finance Committee is meeting to review financial and operational items. The committee will examine the November 2024 Treasurer's Report and discuss the disposal of obsolete equipment.

• Treasurer's Report for November 2024
• Disposal of obsolete equipment

BoardDocs Meetings 2021- 2025

The Board of Education met to approve the upcoming school calendar and a Physical Education waiver for ISBE. The board also authorized the disposal of obsolete equipment and reviewed financial and personnel reports.

• Approval of the 2025-2026 School Calendar
• Submission of the Physical Education Waiver to ISBE
• Authorization for the disposal of obsolete equipment
• Approval of November 2024 financial and payroll reports
• Closed session to discuss the sale or lease price of district-owned property

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2024 tax levy and consider a resolution to approve it. The committee will also review the FY24 audit, discuss a school maintenance grant, and consider a bus lease agreement.

• 2024 Truth in Taxation Hearing and proposed tax levy
• FY24 Audit Presentation
• FY25 School Maintenance Grant
• FY25 Bus Lease
• Dump Truck Bid

Curriculum Committee

The McHenry School District 15 Curriculum Committee is meeting to discuss the upcoming school calendar and staffing. The committee will also review 5th grade band and K-5 specials.

• 2025-2026 School Calendar
• 5th Grade Band
• K-5 Specials
• Budgeting and Staffing

BoardDocs Meetings 2021- 2025

The McHenry Community Consolidated School District 15 Board of Education is holding a public hearing on the 2024 Truth in Taxation. The hearing includes a call to order, roll call, presentation of the 2024 Truth in Taxation information, and public comment. The meeting is scheduled to adjourn at 7:00 PM.

Policy & Personnel Committee

The Policy & Personnel Committee of McHenry School District 15 will meet to discuss the specials schedule, staffing, and other items. No decisions or specific proposals are listed in the agenda.

• Specials schedule discussion
• Staffing discussion
• Other items

BoardDocs Meetings 2021- 2025

The McHenry School District 15 Board of Education voted to approve the 2024 tax levy resolution, a bus lease, and a dump truck bid. The board also approved consent items including minutes, financial reports, and a personnel report, and discussed an intergovernmental agreement with the sheriff's department.

• Approved Resolution to Levy 2024 Taxes
• Approved FY 2025 School Maintenance Grant
• Approved Bus Lease for FY25
• Accepted Dump Truck Bid
• Discussed Intergovernmental Agreement with McHenry County Sheriff's Department

Curriculum Committee

The Mchenry School District 15 Curriculum Committee will discuss the 2024-2025 Illinois State Assessment overview, a focus on local assessments, the DESSA social-emotional screener, Care Solace, biliteracy zones, and ongoing initiatives. The committee will also consider approval of minutes from the August 20, 2024 meeting.

• Approval of minutes from August 20, 2024 Curriculum Committee meeting
• 2024-2025 Illinois State Assessment overview
• Strong focus on local assessment
• DESSA Social Emotional Screener
• Care Solace and Biliteracy Zones

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee of McHenry School District 15 will meet to discuss the 2025 tax year estimated levy and a bus lease for FY25. The committee will also review the treasurer's report and banks of depository. No votes are scheduled; items are for discussion and information.

• Discussion of 2025 tax year estimated levy
• FY25 bus lease discussion
• Treasurer's report review
• Banks of depository review

BoardDocs Meetings 2021- 2025

The McHenry School District 15 Board of Education approved a resolution for the estimated amount to be levied for tax year 2024 and discussed a bus lease. The board also approved consent items including financial reports, banks of depository, and a personnel report. A closed session was held for employee and litigation matters.

• Approved resolution for estimated 2024 tax levy amount
• Discussed and took action on a bus lease
• Approved financial reports for September 2024
• Approved banks of depository for 2024
• Approved personnel report for October 22, 2024

BoardDocs Meetings 2021- 2025

The McHenry School District 15 Board of Education held a regular meeting on October 8, 2024. They approved consent items including minutes, financials, and a personnel report, and took action on a donation to the district. The board also discussed the district's biliteracy trajectories and a clarification of a bargaining unit, and went into closed session to discuss litigation and property sale/lease pricing.

• Approval of donation to McHenry School District 15
• Discussion of McHenry School District 15's Biliteracy Trajectories
• Discussion on clarification of a bargaining unit
• Closed session for litigation and property sale/lease pricing
• Approval of consent agenda including financials and personnel report

Joint Transportation Committee

The Joint Transportation Committee of McHenry School District 15 and District 156 will meet to discuss several transportation items. Topics include FY25 payriders, driver and package numbers, a bus lease vs. purchase discussion, the FY25 school bus lease, sewer and water service, and clarification of a bargaining unit. The meeting is scheduled for September 30, 2024.

• FY25 Payriders
• Driver Numbers / Package Numbers
• Bus Lease vs Purchase Discussion
• FY25 School Bus Lease
• Sewer and Water Service

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee of McHenry School District 15 will meet to review the Treasurer's Report for August 2024, discuss the proposed FY25 budget, and consider a proposal for a running track at McHenry Middle School. The meeting is informational, with no final votes scheduled.

• Treasurer's Report for August 2024
• Proposed FY25 Budget review
• McHenry Middle School running track proposal from B&J
• Track proposal includes conceptual design and reference list

BoardDocs Meetings 2021- 2025

The Board of Education for McHenry School District 15 is holding a public hearing on the proposed 2024-2027 E-Learning Plan. The hearing includes call to order, roll call, public comment, and adjournment. The agenda is primarily procedural, with the main item being the hearing itself.

• Public Hearing on the 2024-2027 E-Learning Plan
• Meeting at McHenry School District 15 Professional Development and Administration Center, 420 N. Front St., McHenry IL
• Motion to adjourn at 6:45pm carried

BoardDocs Meetings 2021- 2025

The McHenry School District 15 Board of Education approved the 2024-2025 school budget, the 2024-2027 e-learning plan, and a new running track for McHenry Middle School. The board also approved consent items including minutes, personnel report, and financial reports, and held a closed session for personnel and litigation matters.

• Approved the 2024-2025 School Budget
• Approved the 2024-2027 McHenry School District 15 E-Learning Plan
• Approved the MMS (McHenry Middle School) running track project
• Approved consent items including Personnel Report and Financial Reports for August 2024
• Held closed session for employee matters and pending litigation

BoardDocs Meetings 2021- 2025

The Board of Education is holding a public hearing on the proposed 2024-2025 school district budget (fiscal year July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025). The tentative budget was published in the Northwest Herald on August 21, 2024, and is available for public inspection. The hearing includes public comment and a presentation of the proposed budget, followed by adjournment.

• Public hearing on the 2024-2025 school district budget
• Tentative budget published in Northwest Herald on August 21, 2024
• Proposed FY25 Budget.pdf (317 KB) attached
• FY25 State Budget (1).pdf (1,439 KB) attached
• FY25 Proposed Budget.pdf (661 KB) attached

BoardDocs Meetings 2021- 2025

The Board of Education held a closed session to discuss appointing a new member, then voted to appoint Arne Waltmire to fill a vacancy. The board also approved consent items including minutes and a personnel report, and received informational reports from the superintendent and on the Parkland instructional program.

• Appointment of Arne Waltmire to the Board of Education
• Closed session for selection of a person to fill a public office
• Approval of minutes from August 20, 2024
• Personnel report presented by Mr. Brian Kilinski
• Instructional program update on Parkland

BoardDocs Meetings 2021- 2025

The McHenry School District 15 Board of Education held a regular meeting on August 20, 2024. They approved consent items including minutes, financial reports, and a personnel report. The board also took action on the second reading of PRESS policy updates and a revised serious safety hazard crossing list. A closed session was held to discuss filling a public office vacancy.

• FY25 Tentative Budget Presentation given by Mr. Jeff Schubert
• Second reading and approval of 25 PRESS policy updates covering topics like grievance procedures, harassment, and bullying
• Approval of Revised Serious Safety Hazard Crossing List
• Closed session to discuss selection of a person to fill a public office vacancy
• D15 Safety Update presented by Dr. Josh Reitz

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee of McHenry School District 15 will meet to review the treasurer's report for July 2024 and discuss the tentative FY25 budget. The meeting is informational, with no final decisions expected.

• Review of July 2024 Treasurer's Report
• Discussion of FY25 Tentative Budget
• Approval of minutes from July 23, 2024 meeting

Facilities Committee

The Facilities Committee of McHenry School District 15 will meet to discuss routine facilities matters. The agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes, an update on summer renovations, and a discussion about the outdoor track at McHenry Middle School (MMS). No votes or decisions are listed; items are for discussion only.

• Minutes of February 27, 2024 Facilities Committee meeting
• FY24 Summer Renovations Update
• Outdoor Track at MMS (McHenry Middle School)

Curriculum Committee

The Mchenry School District 15 Curriculum Committee will meet on August 20, 2024, to discuss and receive information on multiple curriculum-related items. Topics include e-learning, a beginning band proposal, a student information system study, and construction of a new district web platform. The committee will also consider approval of minutes from the May 14, 2024 meeting.

• Approval of minutes from May 14, 2024 Curriculum Committee meeting
• Discussion of e-learning
• Beginning Band Proposal
• Student Information System Study
• New District 15 Web Platform Construction

BoardDocs Meetings 2021- 2025

The McHenry School District 15 Board of Education will hold a first reading of 25 policy updates from the PRESS service, covering topics such as discrimination, harassment, bullying, teen dating violence, and school safety. The board also approved consent items including meeting minutes, a personnel report, and a review of bills.

• First reading of 25 PRESS policy updates, including policies on harassment, bullying, teen dating violence, and targeted school violence prevention
• Approval of consent agenda: meeting minutes from July 23, 2024, personnel report, and financials (AP check run for August 8, 2024)
• Superintendent's report presented by Dr. Josh Reitz
• FOIA request fulfilled: Rylan Klatt, requested July 17, fulfilled July 22, 2024

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee of McHenry School District 15 is meeting to discuss routine financial matters. They will review the minutes from the June 25 meeting, receive the treasurer's report for June 2024, and discuss the preliminary FY25 budget. No votes or final decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Approval of June 25, 2024 Finance Committee minutes
• Treasurer's Report for June 2024 (attached PDF)
• FY25 Preliminary Budget Discussion

BoardDocs Meetings 2021- 2025

The McHenry School District 15 Board of Education voted to close Landmark as a student attendance center at the end of the 2024-2025 school year and direct students to attend their home schools. The board also approved consent items including minutes, personnel, and financial reports, and went into closed session to discuss personnel, litigation, and closed-session minutes. The meeting included public comment, committee reports, and a superintendent's report.

• Vote to close Landmark School as a student attendance center at the end of the 2024-2025 school year
• Approval of personnel report by Mr. Brian Kilinski
• Approval of financial reports including treasurer, budgetary, AP check run, and payroll reports
• Closed session to discuss employee matters, closed-session minutes, and litigation
• Approval of closed session meeting minutes from December 2023 through June 2024

Policy & Personnel Committee

The Policy & Personnel Committee of McHenry School District 15 will meet to discuss Board of Education policy updates and other items. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific policy changes or personnel actions listed.

• Board of Education Policy Updates
• Other Items
• Adjournment

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee of McHenry School District 15 will meet to review the treasurer's report, set facility rental and sport fees for FY25, and discuss transporting students under serious safety hazard findings. They will also consider summer projects and other items. The meeting is open to the public.

• Review of May 2024 Treasurer's Report
• FY25 Facilities Rental Fees
• FY25 Sport Fees
• Transporting Students Under Serious Safety Hazard Findings for 2024-2025
• FY25 Summer Projects

BoardDocs Meetings 2021- 2025

The McHenry School District 15 Board of Education is holding its regular meeting, where it approved a resolution to continue transporting students under serious safety hazard findings for 2024-2025. The board also approved consent items including minutes, a personnel report, financial reports, and the appointment of the school district treasurer. The meeting includes procedural items like public comment and committee reports.

• Approved Resolution to Continue Transporting Students Under Serious Safety Hazard Findings for 2024-2025
• Approved consent agenda including minutes from May 6, 13, and 14, 2024
• Approved personnel report presented by Mr. Brian Kilinski
• Approved financial reports for May 2024, including payroll, treasurer, and budgetary reports
• Appointed school district treasurer for 2024-2025

BoardDocs Meetings 2021- 2025

The McHenry School District 15 Board of Education held its regular meeting on May 14, 2024, approving consent items including financial reports and the personnel report. The board also approved the 2024-2025 school year breakfast and lunch fees, and discussed the Valley View School Improvement Plan. The meeting included a closed session to discuss pending or imminent litigation, and adjourned at 8:16pm.

• Approved 2024-2025 school year Breakfast/Lunch Fees
• Discussed Valley View School Improvement Plan
• Approved consent agenda including April 2024 financial reports and personnel report
• Held closed session for litigation discussion (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11))
• Recognized Seal of Biliteracy and Parkland Track student accomplishments

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee of McHenry School District 15 will meet to approve minutes from the April 23 meeting, review the treasurer's report for April 2024, and discuss proposed breakfast and lunch fees for the 2024-2025 school year. The meeting is open to the public and will be held at the district's Professional Development and Administration Center.

• Approval of April 23, 2024 Finance Committee minutes
• Treasurer's Report for April 2024 (attached PDF)
• 2024-2025 school year breakfast and lunch fees (attached reports)

Curriculum Committee

The McHenry School District 15 Curriculum Committee will meet to approve minutes from the March 12, 2024 meeting and review Valley View's School Improvement Plan. The agenda is informational, with no votes on new policies or contracts.

• Approval of minutes from March 12, 2024 Curriculum Committee meeting
• Review of Valley View's School Improvement Plan

BoardDocs Meetings 2021- 2025

The McHenry School District 15 Board of Education is holding a public hearing to discuss the potential closure of Landmark Elementary School at 3614 W. Waukegan Rd, McHenry, IL. The board will receive community input but will not respond to comments that night. The meeting includes board president comments, public comment limited to three minutes per person, and board discussion.

• Public hearing on potential closure of Landmark Elementary School, 3614 W. Waukegan Rd, McHenry, IL
• Hearing held at McHenry Middle School, 2120 West Lincoln Road, McHenry, Illinois at 6:00 P.M.
• Public comment limited to 3 minutes per person; board will not respond that night
• Frequently Asked Questions.pdf (143 KB) attached to board president comments
• Meeting adjourned at 7:56pm by motion from Lindsay Turner, seconded by Patrick DeGeorge

BoardDocs Meetings 2021- 2025

The McHenry School District 15 Board of Education held a public hearing to discuss the potential closure of Landmark Elementary School. The hearing included a presentation from the district, public comments (limited to three minutes per person), and board discussion. No final decision was made at this hearing; it was for gathering community input.

• Public hearing on closing Landmark Elementary School, 3614 W. Waukegan Rd, McHenry, IL 60050
• Held at McHenry Middle School, 2120 West Lincoln Road, McHenry, Illinois
• District presentation attached: 'Second Public Hearing Presentation - final.pdf'
• Public comment limited to 3 minutes per person; board did not respond to comments
• Meeting adjourned at 9:40 PM

Finance Committee

The McHenry School District 15 Finance Committee is meeting to review the minutes from its March 12 meeting, the treasurer's report for March 2024, and discuss banking services. The agenda is largely routine, with no major decisions or proposals listed.

• Review of March 12, 2024 Finance Committee minutes
• Treasurer's Report for March 2024 (attached PDF)
• Discussion of banking services

BoardDocs Meetings 2021- 2025

The McHenry School District 15 Board of Education is meeting to handle routine business and take action on several items. The board approved a request for proposals for banking services and rejected a proposed calendar for 2024-2025 board meeting dates. The agenda also includes reports from the superintendent and a presentation on the instructional program at McHenry Middle School.

• Approved banking services RFP
• Rejected 2024-2025 board meeting dates (calendar option B)
• Approved consent agenda including financial reports and personnel report
• Heard instructional program presentation from McHenry Middle School
• Public comment period held

BoardDocs Meetings 2021- 2025

The McHenry School District 15 Board of Education is holding a public hearing to discuss the potential closure of Landmark Elementary School. The board will receive community input and hear a presentation from the district, but will not respond to comments that night. The meeting includes procedural items and adjournment.

• Public hearing on potential closure of Landmark Elementary School, 3614 W. Waukegan Rd, McHenry, IL 60050
• Presentation from McHenry School District 15
• Public comment limited to 3 minutes per person
• Meeting held at McHenry Middle School, 2120 West Lincoln Road, McHenry, Illinois

BoardDocs Meetings 2021- 2025

The McHenry School District 15 Board of Education met on April 9, 2024, to take action on several items. The board approved the 2024-2025 Consolidated District Plan, an intergovernmental agreement with MCC for a student reunification site, participation in the McHenry County Regional Safe School Program, and a 5-year capital plan (Option A). The board also discussed finances, facilities, and a Landmark Facility Analysis, and entered closed session for collective bargaining and property sale discussions.

• Approved 2024-2025 Consolidated District Plan
• Approved intergovernmental agreement with MCC as reunification site
• Approved participation in McHenry County Regional Safe School Program
• Approved 5-year capital plan (Option A)
• Discussed Landmark Facility Analysis and finances/facilities findings

BoardDocs Meetings 2021- 2025

The McHenry School District 15 Board of Education will hold a special meeting to discuss district facility needs and capital projects, with possible action on preliminary findings. The agenda includes a presentation on capital project planning (SCORE Analysis) and public comment. The meeting is primarily for discussion and information, with no other substantive items listed.

• Discussion of district facility needs and capital projects
• Action on preliminary findings from capital project planning
• SCORE Analysis presentation (1,568 KB attachment)
• Public comment period

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee of McHenry School District 15 will meet to approve minutes from the previous meeting, review the treasurer's report for February 2024, and discuss the NIIPC Joint Agreement. The meeting is scheduled for March 12, 2024, at the Professional Development and Administration Center.

• Approval of February 13, 2024 Finance Committee minutes
• Treasurer's report for February 2024 (940 KB attachment)
• Discussion of NIIPC Joint Agreement and Bylaws (restated summary and final version attachments)

Curriculum Committee

The Curriculum Committee will meet to review previous minutes and conduct data dives with building leaders. The agenda also includes a discussion on partnership and collaboration between District 15 and District 156.

• Approval of October 24, 2023 meeting minutes
• Data dives with building leaders
• Discussion of partnership and collaboration between D15 and D156

BoardDocs Meetings 2021- 2025

The McHenry School District 15 Board held an instructional meeting on March 12, 2024, covering routine opening items, public comment, and a presentation on the teaching profession. The board approved consent items including minutes, financial reports, and the personnel report, and took action on the NIIPC Joint Agreement. The meeting also included an instructional program presentation from Hilltop Elementary School and committee reports.

• Approved NIIPC Joint Agreement and Bylaws
• Approved consent agenda: minutes, financial reports, personnel report
• Instructional program presentation by Hilltop Elementary School
• Good News - Teaching as a Profession
• Next regular board meeting set for April 9, 2024

BoardDocs Meetings 2021- 2025

The McHenry School District 15 Board of Education held an instructional meeting on February 27, 2024, taking action on several items. The board approved the 2024-2025 school year staffing recommendations, a FY24 bus lease, and a resolution finalizing right-of-way and temporary easement acquisitions by IDOT. They also received informational reports on the Landmark School instructional program and the superintendent's report.

• Approved 2024-2025 school year staffing recommendations
• Approved FY24 bus lease
• Approved resolution for IDOT right-of-way and temporary easement acquisitions
• Heard presentation on Landmark School instructional program
• Approved consent items including minutes and personnel report

Facilities Committee

The Facilities Committee of McHenry School District 15 is meeting to discuss the 5-year capital update, along with minutes from the previous meeting and other items. The agenda is mostly procedural, with the capital update being the main substantive item.

• Review of January 23, 2024 meeting minutes
• Discussion of 5-year capital update

BoardDocs Meetings 2021- 2025

The McHenry School District 15 Board of Education is meeting to discuss and act on several items, including demographic trends and enrollment projections, staffing for the 2024-2025 school year, and a resolution to approve a designee for the tentative FY25 budget. The board also voted to reject bids for the FY24 bus lease and will enter closed session to discuss employee matters and potential litigation.

• Rejected bids for FY24 bus lease
• Approved designee to prepare FY25 tentative budget
• Reviewed Dr. Kasarda's demographic trends and enrollment projections report
• Discussed staffing recommendations for 2024-2025 school year
• Approved consent agenda including financial reports and personnel report

Policy & Personnel Committee

The Policy & Personnel Committee of McHenry School District 15 will meet to discuss staffing for the 2024-25 school year and other personnel items. The agenda includes only these discussion items and adjournment, with no specific proposals or decisions listed.

• Discussion of 24/25 staffing
• Other personnel items
• Adjournment

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 January 2024, and a presentation of the FY23 audit. They will also consider a recommendation for a FY24 bus lease and a resolution to approve a designee to prepare the tentative budget for FY2024-2025. The agenda includes a discussion on the McHenry County School Facilities Sales Tax.

• FY23 Audit Presentation
• FY24 Bus Lease recommendation (731 KB attachment)
• McHenry County School Facilities Sales Tax discussion
• Resolution to approve designee to prepare tentative budget for FY2024-2025
• Treasurer's Report for January 2024

BoardDocs Meetings 2021- 2025

The McHenry School District 15 Board of Education held an instructional meeting on January 23, 2024, where it approved the 2024 Summer Renovations bid for Riverwood, rejected the FY24 bus lease, and approved the second reading of October 2023 PRESS policy updates. The board also approved consent items including minutes, financial reports, and the personnel report. The meeting included informational items such as the superintendent's report and a presentation on Edgebrook Elementary School's instructional program.

• Approved 2024 Summer Renovations (Riverwood) bid
• Rejected FY24 Bus Lease bid
• Approved second reading of October 2023 PRESS policy updates (30 policies)
• Approved consent agenda including financial reports and personnel report
• Next meeting scheduled for February 13, 2024

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee of McHenry School District 15 will meet to discuss routine financial matters, including the treasurer's report, FY23 audit presentation, FY24 bus lease, student registration fees, and summer project bid results. The agenda includes a bid rejection letter for buses and a recommendation for Riverwood renovations, but no decisions are final until the full board acts.

• FY23 audit presentation
• FY24 bus lease with bid rejection letter
• Student registration fees discussion
• FY24 summer projects bid results for Riverwood renovations
• Treasurer's report for December 2023

Facilities Committee

The Facilities Committee of McHenry School District 15 is meeting to discuss facilities-related items. The agenda includes reviewing minutes from the December 12, 2023 meeting, a track discussion, and the bid results for the FY24 summer projects, specifically the Riverwood renovation. The committee will also address other items and adjourn.

• Review of December 12, 2023 Facilities Committee minutes
• Track discussion
• FY24 Summer Projects BID Results (Riverwood Renovation) with Letter of Recommendation and Bid Tabulation
• Other items
• Adjournment