Amy Downs

The committee discussed several items, including district achievements, professional learning community presentations, spring assessment updates, and various student activity proposals such as the choir tour and the addition of an assistant cheer coach. Facilities updates were provided regarding maintenance, summer projects, and future construction plans. Financial matters were addressed, including the review of bank signatories, technology lease documents, annual salary reports, the tentative FY2025 budget, and a potential PayPal/Venmo account for donations. Additionally, board policy updates were reviewed, and a closed session was held to discuss personnel and legal matters.

The board agenda covered academic programming updates including SIP agendas, the Illinois State Report Card, and an ACT update. Facility discussions addressed custodial, maintenance, and grounds projects along with summer construction planning. Financial items included the presentation of the Annual Statement of Affairs, food service and aquatics center bids, the audit report, tax levy estimates for 2024, an expenditure report, and a bus bid discussion. Additionally, the board planned to review culture and district updates, including conference attendance and upcoming ceremonies, followed by a closed session for personnel, collective bargaining, student discipline, and litigation matters.

The committee reviewed the current treasurer's report, including bills payable for May and June. Discussions included details on energy supply and delivery billing, food service refunds, specific P-card charges for student camps, concession equipment, telecommunications overage fees, and software subscriptions for athletic streaming. Additionally, the committee reviewed activity accounts for school buildings and various month-end financial reports.

The board meeting agenda covered a wide range of administrative, facility, and academic topics. Key discussion points included a Cordogan Clark project update, an AI presentation, considerations for BHS early graduates, and a band fundraiser. Facility-related discussions centered on custodial, maintenance, and grounds projects, as well as updates for summer projects scheduled for 2024 and 2025. The meeting also addressed an SRO agreement with the City of Byron, an intergovernmental agreement with the Byron Park District, tax levy amounts for the 2024 tax year, and a consulting proposal from Quest Food Management Services. Additionally, the board planned a closed session to discuss personnel matters, collective bargaining, student discipline, and litigation.

The Finance Committee reviewed the current Treasurer's report, including bills payable for October and November. Discussions included clarification on specific expenses such as school furniture purchases, diagnostic software licensing for the auto shop, copier management services, elevator maintenance payments, and the purchase of military branch flags for a Veterans Day event. Additionally, the committee reviewed activity accounts for various district schools and examined month-end financial reports.