Before the Board: January 26, 2021

A preview of the Tuesday, January 26, 2021, Board of Education Meeting

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What is Before the Board?
As part of our ongoing commitment to providing transparent two-way communication with stakeholders, we send a short preview of each Sycamore Board of Education meeting. We hope this information keeps you informed on topics that are "before the board" for discussion or action. 

SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
Agenda Item 6.0

6.01 - Return to Learning Update

Steve Wilder, superintendent, will update the Board of Education on the District’s Return to Learning plan. 

6.02 - Policy Revisions - 1st Reading*

The Board of Education will review revisions to Board of Education policies. 

ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT FOR BUSINESS SERVICES' REPORT
Agenda Item 7.0

7.01- FY20 Audit

Nicole Stuckert, assistant superintendent for business services will present the fiscal year 2020 audited numbers.

7.02 - FY21 Cash Flow Analysis

Nicole Stuckert, assistant superintendent for business services will present the projected fiscal year 2021 cash flow analysis as it relates to tax anticipations warrants.

7.03 - Resolution providing for the issue of not to exceed $2,900,000 General Obligation Limited Tax School Bonds of the District for the purpose of paying claims against the District and not to exceed $20,000,000 General Obligation Limited Tax School Bonds of the District for the purpose increasing the Working Cash Fund of the District, providing for the levy of a direct annual tax to pay the principal and interest on said bonds, and authorizing the execution of a Bond Purchase Agreement with Robert W. Baird & Co., Incorporated, in connection with the proposed sale of said bonds*

The Board of Education will vote on a resolution providing for the issue of not to exceed $2,900,000 general obligation limited tax school bonds of the District for the purpose of paying claims against the District and not to exceed $20,000,000 general obligation limited tax school bonds of the District for the purpose increasing the working cash fund of the District, providing for the levy of a direct annual tax to pay the principal and interest on said bonds, and authorizing the execution of a bond purchase agreement with Robert W. Baird & Co., Incorporated, in connection with the proposed sale of said bonds.

7.04 - Resolution authorizing and directing the execution of an Escrow Agreement in connection with the issue of not to exceed $2,900,000 General Obligation Limited Tax School Bonds of the District*

The Board of Education will vote on a resolution authorizing and directing the execution of an escrow agreement in connection with the issue of not to exceed $2,900,000 general obligation limited tax school bonds of the District.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

The Board of Education recognizes the value of public input on education issues and the importance of allowing members of the public to express themselves on District matters. Members of the public may speak in person during the Audience to Visitors section of the meeting or submit written documents to the board by emailing comments to Kathy Sloniker at kslonike@syc427.org.

ATTENDING A MEETING

The public is invited to attend Board of Education meetings in person. Under current guidance from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), only 25 members of the public may be in the same room as the Board. If more than 25 members of the public arrive, they will be directed to watch the meeting in an overflow room. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Board of Education meetings are also streamed on SpartanTV.