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We are working with Scholarchip to finalize the training schedule for our staff. Scholarchip is looking for
dates and times their trainers will be available. Once we have this information, we will communicate it out
to our staff.

Our wireless vendor has completed a campus by campus wireless site survey to determine any deficiencies
in coverage. Next week the results will be shared with the IT team and we will use this data to determine if
additional access points are needed.

Using the new Scholarchip ID system, we have taken new photos for our staff. Soon the new IDs will be
printed and distributed. In addition, the new staff ID’s will be used to control access to the buildings using
our upgraded access control software.

Working in conjunction with the Building and Grounds Department, we had multiple contractors involved
to review the plans for security, access control, and cameras for the transition center. As plans are
formulated, we will keep everyone updated.

Food Service

During October, the food service staff served 91,655 meals, which brings the average weekly totals to 22,914
meals. The meals are distributed to anyone including families not enrolled in district. All meals are reimbursed
through the summer meals program.

Business Office

Property tax relief grant abatement

According to the Illinois State Board of Education, “Due to lack of appropriation, there will be no new
Property Tax Relief Grants for FY 2021. All prior year grant recipients will continue to receive the
PTRG in their Base Funding Minimum (BFM).” That means, any grants received by a school district
shall be included in future calculations of that school district’s BFM under Section 18-8.15 of the
School Code. [105 ILCS 5/2-3.170(k)]

Please note that beginning in FY 20 any recipient of the PTRG will need to file an abatement for the
year of the award and abate taxes in the same amount the following tax year in order for the PTRG to
be included in their BFM. If the abatement is not made for the second year, the PTRG will be removed
from the BFM in the following year and future years.
This will be the second year of the abatement resulting from the receipt of the property tax relief grant
and the amount is $2,501,091. This will give some relief to taxpayers in the community.

Results from Operations
The results from operations are positive for the first four months of the FY21. These results show a
surplus of $6 million. This is a typical phenomenon for school districts at this time of the fiscal year.