Community High School District 155 public meetings in 2024
16 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board Policies and Human Resources Committee
The Board Policy and Human Resources Committee will discuss adding girls flag football as an IHSA sport and consider first-reading waivers and approval of six policy updates. The meeting includes public comment and approval of prior minutes.
- Girls flag football as an IHSA sport
- First reading waiver and approval of policy 2:40 Board Member Qualifications
- First reading waiver and approval of policy 4:70 Resource Conservation
- First reading waiver and approval of policy 5:100 Staff Development Program
- First reading waiver and approval of policy 5:200 Terms and Conditions of Employment and Dismissal
Budget, Planning, Finance, and Audit Committee
The Budget, Planning, Finance and Audit Committee will discuss and potentially approve a new Snack Machine Vending Services Contract running from February 1, 2025 to June 30, 2030. They will also consider a Drivers Education Vehicles Lease Agreement (March 2025–March 2029), a 5-year Security Camera Centralized Agreement, and a Standard Audit Engagement Letter for fiscal years 2025–2027. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and public comment.
- Snack Machine Vending Services Contract (Feb 2025–June 2030) with attached agreements and termination letter
- Drivers Education Vehicle Lease Agreement (March 2025–March 2029) with M'Lady Nissan
- Security Camera 5-Year Centralized Agreement with Crystal Lake SD 155 Avigilon Alta
- Standard Audit Engagement Letter for FYE 2025 to FYE 2027 (3-year ACFR agreement)
- Approval of minutes from October 15, 2024
Board of Education
The Board of Education is reviewing a public hearing regarding the sale of up to $14,000,000 in General Obligation School Bonds. These funds are intended for repairing and equipping district facilities, including stadiums at several high schools. The meeting also includes discussions on the 2024 tax levy and various operational contracts.
- Public hearing on $14,000,000 General Obligation School Bonds for facility renovations
- Approval of Certificate of Tax Levy for the Year 2024
- Snack Machine Vending Services Contract (February 1, 2025 to June 30, 2030)
- Drivers Education Vehicles Lease Agreement (March 24, 2025 to March 31, 2029)
- Security Camera 5 Year Centralized Agreement
Curriculum, Staff Development, and Student Services Committee
The Curriculum, Staff Development, and Student Services Committee will discuss several updates including a data dashboard, professional learning plan, multilingual learners program, micro internship, and student services. The meeting will also include approval of previous minutes and public comment.
- Data Dashboard update (Breeden)
- Professional Learning Plan (Ratliff)
- Multilingual Learners Update (Knope)
- Micro Internship Update (DeBolt)
- Student Services Update (Keesey)
Board of Education
The board will consider resolutions to issue up to $14 million in general obligation school bonds for renovating, repairing, and equipping district facilities, and to call a public hearing on the bond sale. Other business includes adopting a tentative tax levy for 2024, approving a property tax relief grant application, and accepting the annual comprehensive financial report.
- Resolution to issue up to $14,000,000 in General Obligation School Bonds for facility renovations
- Resolution calling a public hearing on the intent to sell up to $14,000,000 in bonds
- Approval of resolution to adopt tentative tax levy for 2024
- Approval of Property Tax Relief Grant Application
- Acceptance of Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (2023-2024)
Board Policies and Human Resources Committee
The Board Policies and Human Resources Committee is meeting to discuss girls flag football and an assistant athletic director stipend. The committee will also consider first reading waivers and approval for six specific board policies.
- Discussion of Girls Flag Football
- Discussion of Assistant Athletic Director Stipend
- Policy 2:40 Board Member Qualifications
- Policy 4:70 Resource Conservation
- Policy 6:140 Education of Homeless Children
Budget, Planning, Finance, and Audit Committee
The Budget, Planning, Finance, and Audit Committee will discuss 5-year fiscal projections and the tax levy, a potential strategic plan capital campaign and associated consulting services, potential payment for emergency evacuation services, and health insurance renewal. The meeting includes approval of minutes from March 19, 2024, and public comments.
- 5-Year Fiscal Projections & Tax Levy Discussion
- Discussion of Potential Strategic Plan Capital Campaign and Associated Consulting Services
- Discussion of Potential Payment for Emergency Evacuation Services
- Health Insurance Renewal Discussion
Operations Committee
The committee will discuss a 2025 capital improvements bid package covering windows and electric bus infrastructure, and an Illinois state school maintenance grant application. The meeting includes routine items like minutes approval and public comment.
- Discussion and recommendation for 2025 Capital Improvements Project Bid Package #01 (Windows/Glazing, Electric Bus Infrastructure)
- Discussion of Illinois State Board of Education School Maintenance Project Grant FY25 Round 1 Application
- Approval of minutes from September 17, 2024 regular meeting
Board of Education
The Board of Education will consider approving the 2025 Capital Improvements Bid Package #01 for window/glazing and electric bus infrastructure, the 2025-2026 school calendar, and an intergovernmental agreement with the McHenry County Sheriff's Department for reciprocal reporting and digital image access. Other items include approval of bills, a post-retirement incentive program, and personnel actions. The meeting also includes public comment, reports, and a closed executive session.
- Approval of 2025 Capital Improvements Bid Package #01 (Windows/Glazing, Electric Bus Infrastructure)
- Approval of 2025-2026 School Calendar
- Approval of Intergovernmental Agreement with McHenry County Sheriff's Department for Reciprocal Reporting and Digital Image Access
- Approval of Post-Retirement Incentive Program for 2024-2025
- Approval of Illinois State Board of Education School Maintenance Project Grant FY 2025 Round 1 Application
Board of Education
The Community High School District 155 Board of Education will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2024-2025 budget, followed by a resolution to adopt it. The board will also consider a contract extension for snow removal, approve bills, and hear reports on FOIA requests, enrollment, and personnel actions. Public comments are invited during the budget hearing and the public participation period.
- Public hearing and resolution to adopt 2024-2025 budget
- Approval of bills for September 2024
- Contract extension for snow removal and salting services with Langton Group
- Public hearing on holiday waivers for Veterans Day, Lincoln's Birthday, and Casimir Pulaski Day
- First reading of policy revisions on grievance procedures and harassment
Board Policies and Human Resources Committee
The Board Policies and Human Resources Committee will consider waiving the first reading and recommending approval of four policies: Uniform Grievance Procedure, Title IX Grievance Procedure, Harassment of Students Prohibited, and Teen Dating Violence Prohibited. The committee will also discuss outside experience, the 2024-2025 retirement incentive, the 2025-2026 school calendar, and holiday waivers.
- First reading waiver and approval of Policy 2:260 Uniform Grievance Procedure
- First reading waiver and approval of Policy 2:265 Title IX Grievance Procedure
- First reading waiver and approval of Policy 7:20 Harassment of Students Prohibited
- First reading waiver and approval of Policy 7:185 Teen Dating Violence Prohibited
- Discussion of 2025-2026 school calendar and holiday waivers
Operations Committee
The Operations Committee of Community High School District 155 will meet to discuss several operational and capital items, including an alternate revenue bond, bidding for 2025 capital improvements, a snow removal contract extension, and safety initiatives. The committee will also consider adopting a memorandum of understanding with the 'I Love U Guys' Foundation. Public comment will be heard.
- Discussion of Alternate Revenue Bond
- Intent to Bid 2025 Capital Improvements Project Bid Package #01 (Windows/Glazing, Electric Bus Infrastructure)
- Intent to Bid 2025 Capital Improvements Project Bid Package #02 (General Carpentry, Roofing, Wood Flooring, Flooring, Painting, Plumbing, HVAC, Electrical, Paving)
- Discussion and Recommendation of Contract Extension for Snow Removal and Salting Services
- Recommendation to Adopt the 'I Love U Guys' Foundation Memorandum of Understanding
Strategic Planning Committee
The Strategic Planning Committee of Community High School District 155 will meet to discuss capital improvements from the strategic plan and a proposed ambulance services agreement with the City of Crystal Lake for 2024-2025. The committee will also approve minutes from the June 18, 2024 meeting and hear public comment.
- Discussion of Strategic Plan Capital Improvements
- Discussion of Ambulance Services Agreement between D155 and the City of Crystal Lake (2024-2025)
- Approval of minutes from June 18, 2024 meeting
Board of Education
The Community High School District 155 Board of Education is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, bills, and personnel changes. A notable action is the approval of an ambulance service agreement with the City of Crystal Lake for 2024-2025. The board will also hear reports from district officials and accept public comments.
- Approval of Ambulance Service Agreement between CHSD 155 and City of Crystal Lake (2024-2025)
- Approval of Bills for August 2024
- Treasurer's Report
- Personnel actions: resignations, retirements, dismissals, non-renewals, employment, coaching and extra-curricular assignments
- Freedom of Information Act request report
Operations Committee
The Operations Committee will discuss the tentative budget for the 2024-2025 school year and proposed swimming pool rental agreements with the Sage YMCA for the boys' and girls' swim teams. The committee will also consider approving the minutes from the May 21, 2024 meeting. No final decisions are expected; items are for discussion only.
- Discussion of tentative 2024-2025 budget
- Swimming pool rental agreements with Sage YMCA for boys' and girls' swim teams (2024-2025)
- Approval of May 21, 2024 meeting minutes
Board of Education
The board will consider a resolution authorizing public notice and a hearing for the upcoming fiscal year budget. It will also vote on bills, a swimming pool rental agreement, and personnel actions including resignations and new hires.
- Approval of resolution authorizing public inspection and hearing for FY 2024-2025 annual budget
- Approval of swimming pool rental agreement with Sage YMCA for boys and girls swim teams
- Approval of bills for July 2024
- Approval of May 2024 graduates totaling 1,266 across four high schools
- Personnel actions: 18 resignations/retirements and 22 new employments including campus safety supervisors and paraprofessionals