McHenry Times

Community Unit School District 300 Finance Committee Met Nov. 10.

Here is the minutes provided by the committee:

Members present

David Scarpino, Nancy Zettler, Joe Stevens, Susan Harkin, Jason Emricson, Diane White, Dan Opels, Eberto Mora, Jennifer Porter, Mike Williamson, and Joe Schumacher

Community Guests

Mike Tennis, Sleepy Hollow Resident

1. Call to Order

The Meeting was called to order at 4:30 p.m.

1.1. Pledge of Allegiance

2. Approval of the Previous Meeting Minutes

The October 13, 2020, Meeting Minutes were approved as presented.

3. Public Participation

Mr. Mike Tennis read his prepared statement regarding the September Treasurers Report.

4. Items for Discussion

4.1. Disposal Report

Ms. Harkin reviewed the disposal report. The report will be brought to the board for approval.

4.2. Treasurer's Report

Ms. Porter reviewed the September Treasurer's Report and explained how the timing of revenue and expense items impact the financial reports. She had no items of concern and indicated finances were tracking as expected. The report will be submitted to the board for approval.

4.3. Student Photography Services Contract (Temporary Extension)

Ms. Harkin presented the extension for student photography services through the spring of 2021. At that time, the district will conduct an RFP for these services. The recommendation will be brought to the board for approval.

4.4. Access Points and Internet Connection Request

Mr. Emricson reviewed the technology team's proposal to enhance our wireless and infrastructure to better support the remote learning programs. The access points we have in place to fully support an "in-person" educational environment have limits when it comes to hybrid Zoom classrooms. We need to upgrade the 1700 access points in our district and increase internet and fiber bandwidth, replace firewalls, and some switches.

These improvements will be funded through the Technology budget and grants.

4.5. Telecommunication Audit Request

Mr. Emricson presented the contract for telecom services that analyzes telephone bills, contracts, customer service records, and other relevant information to find incorrect billing practices. The district previously used this service and received some savings.

4.6. General Liability/Workers Compensation Insurance

Ms. Harkin reviewed the district’s liability and workers' compensation insurance costs and reported that overall our insurance costs are below our 2016 costs. A recommendation will be brought to the board to continue our worker's compensation and general liability insurance coverage with Collective Liability Insurance Cooperative (CLIC).

4.7. Partial Tax Abatement Resolution

Ms. Harkin reviewed the annual resolution for the Weber tax abatement agreement. This is the fifth and final year of the abatement. The resolution will be brought to the board for approval.

4.8. Bond & Interest Tax Abatement Resolution

Ms. Harkin presented the Bond & Interest Tax Abatement resolution for the 2019 Bond. We have available funds of $167,260 on deposit and have determined it would be in the best interests that the District abate a portion of the pledged taxes levied for the year 2020 by the amount of the available funds. A recommendation will be brought to the board to approve the resolution.

5. Announcements

The next Board Finance Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, December 1, 2020, at 4:30 p.m.

6. Adjournment

The Meeting adjourned at 4:55 p.m.

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