McHenry Times

Harvard Community Unit School District 50 Board of Education Finance Committee met May 20.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

Present (via Zoom): Mindy Shafer, Julie Lehmann, Sharon McMillan, Sandra Theriault, Richard Crosby, Kristina Duber, Hugo Roldan, Corey Tafoya, Vicki Larson, Michael Prombo, Sean Huffstutler, John Hummel, Mary Cooke, Judy Floeter, MJ McHugh, Jon Tomek, Jer Orpen Andrew Walters, Carl Hobbs, Stacey Corder, Tyler MacKenzie, Guy Clark, Tom Cardamone

Recording Secretary: Toni Harmon

Dr. Tafoya stated that there is nothing yet to report regarding tuition reimbursements; a proposal will be presented in June.

Mike Prombo introduced Jon Tomek and addressed the committee regarding RFP. CLIC is the most cost-saving across the board in all lines of business. This will be voted on in June. Any further questions can and will be answered. CLIC offers lowest bid across the board period, with highest limits. Dr. Tafoya spoke with Frost regarding flood/umbrella insurance. It was stated that most all districts use CLIC.

Dr. Tafoya addressed the committee regarding CARES. Hot spots, curriculum - Washington ipads for preK students. John Hummel stated that hotspots are free, $20 monthly unlimited use; refurbished ipad minis w/warranty and cases are being procured for $20k less than new.

Dr. Larson addressed the committee regarding SOAR program/staffing. It was explained that some registration fees are paid out of CARE funds.

Mike Prombo addressed the committee regarding 2020-21 registration fees. He recommended that registration, extra curricular and AP fees be waived; and not waive driver’s ed, parking and damages incurred to chromebooks, etc. The committee was in agreement to include these waived fees into CARES. Mike Prombo and Heather Greenquist to determine the best method to reach out to families. Amend board proposal in meeting.

Dr. Tafoya stated that the 35,000th meal will be delivered tomorrow. Meal service will continue through mid-August.

Dr. Larson addressed the committee regarding FY21 stipends. Holding off on winter stipends was discussed. Annual renewals were not a regular practice; do we want to make a change? Will discuss further in closed session.

Negotiations will be discussed in closed session.

Mike Prombo addressed the committee regarding the MDC Waste proposal.

It was determined that Guy Clark will be utilized as a contractor to help cross-train Communications new hire. Promote job posting with social media blast.

Meeting adjourned at 5:55pm with motion by Sharon McMillan; seconded by Julie Lehmann

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