Business Services Committee
May 5, 2026
The lede
- Committee reviewed multiple facility improvement projects including BNHS woodshop remodel, Meehan playground upgrades, and secure entrance projects (scopes 3 & 4 rebid plus abatement work)
- Discussed expansion of therapy dog programs from BNHS to include a proposal for SMS (Seth Whitman Middle School)
- Considered IT infrastructure upgrade (Axis server replacement) and disposal of excess property from multiple schools
- Reviewed new activity account requests for SMS Tennis, BNHS Mental Health Club, and BNHS Girls’ Golf Student Fundraiser
Attendance & housekeeping
Members of record: Jorge Herrera, Holly Houk, Brian Hoemke
Meeting location: 9393 Beloit Rd, Belvidere, IL 61008 - Forum Room
Next meeting scheduled for June 2, 2026 at Belvidere High School
Decisions & votes
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Discussion items (no vote)
- Strategic Plan Update - Goal 5: Administration provided monthly review of progress on Goal 5: Operational Resources, including district and school scorecards
- BNHS Facility/Therapy Dog Update: Update on existing therapy dog program at Belvidere North High School and review of proposal to expand therapy dog program to SMS
- Axis Server Replacement: Discussion of server replacement proposal for technology infrastructure
- Meehan Playground: Review of playground improvement proposals from multiple vendors
- BNHS Woodshop Remodel: Discussion of bid tabulations for woodshop renovation project
- Secure Entrances Scopes 3 & 4 Rebid: Review of rebid results for secure entrance projects at multiple schools
- Secure Entrances Abatement: Discussion of abatement work bid results related to secure entrance projects
- RFP Update: General update on status of various requests for proposals
- Activity Account Requests: Review of new activity account requests for SMS Tennis, BNHS Mental Health Club, and BNHS Girls’ Golf Student Fundraiser
- Excess Property Disposal: Discussion of disposal requests for SMS balance beams, BNHS fitness equipment, BNHS folding machine, Facilities kitchen mixer and air compressors, and Technology Department equipment
Public comment
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Notable moments (anything colorful, tense, or unusual)
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