Business Services Committee
Apr 14, 2026
The lede
- Committee reviewed multiple dual credit and articulated credit agreements with Rock Valley College and Highland Community College for the 2026-27 school year to expand academic opportunities
- Discussed truancy support services agreement with Regional Office of Education at reduced cost of $80,000 (down $112,000 from prior year due to new funding model)
- Reviewed Wellness Center RFP rebid recommendations for abatement work and other construction matters
- Considered multiple operational items including interactive panels for secondary schools, workers compensation insurance renewal, and food service contract renewal with Organic Life
Attendance & housekeeping
Members of record: Jorge Herrera, Holly Houk, Brian Hoemke
Location: South Middle School - 919 E 6th St., Belvidere, IL
Next meetings scheduled: Monthly through December 2026 rotating among district facilities (May 5 at Belvidere North High School, June 2 at Belvidere High School, etc.)
Decisions & votes
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Discussion items (no vote)
Strategic Plan Update - Goal 5: Administration provided monthly review of progress toward Goal 5: Operational Resources of the district’s strategic plan
Northwestern Illinois Association (NIA) Contract Renewal: Reviewed contract renewal for FY27 services related to Goal 1: Academic Achievement & Growth
Running Start IGA with Rock Valley College - SY’27: Discussed intergovernmental agreement for Running Start program
Articulated & Dual Credit MOU with Rock Valley College - SY’27: Reviewed memorandum of understanding for dual and articulated credit courses
Dual Credit MOU with Highland Community College - SY’27: Discussed annual agreement for dual credit agriculture courses
ROE Student Truancy Support Services: Administration recommended maintaining current service level with Regional Office of Education at $80,000 cost (reduced by $112,000 from SY26 due to adjusted funding model from grant changes)
Interactive Panels Secondary Schools 2nd Wave: Reviewed second wave of interactive panel installations for secondary schools
Granite - POTS Line Replacement: Discussed replacement of plain old telephone service lines
Clinic Internet Connection: Reviewed internet connectivity for clinic facilities
Panorama: Student Success Platform and SEL Surveys: Discussed student success platform and social-emotional learning survey tools
Wellness Center RFP Recommendations: Reviewed rebid recommendations for Wellness Center abatement work
FY27 Workers Compensation Insurance Renewal: Discussed workers compensation insurance renewal for fiscal year 2027
Organic Life Renewal: Reviewed food service management company contract renewal for SY26-27
Cooperative Purchasing Overview: Discussed cooperative purchasing practices used in District 100
Excess Property Disposal - Multiple Items: Reviewed disposal of district-wide radios/batteries/chargers, enVision textbooks, and miscellaneous facilities items
Activity Account Requests: Discussed new activity accounts for BNHS Strength & Conditioning Camps/Clinics and BHS/BNHS Special Olympics Team BucThunder student fundraisers
Sunday Facility Use - PAC Rentals: Reviewed rental requests from Ms. LeMaster’s School of Dance (June 12-14, 2026) and Studio 11 Dance Company (May 31, 2026)
Moody’s Annual Report: Reviewed annual K-12 report from Moody’s rating agency
RFP Update: General update on requests for proposals
Washington & BHS Roof Restoration: Discussed Bid Package 03 for roof restoration projects at Washington Academy and Belvidere High School
Public comment
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Notable moments
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