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Harlem UD 122 board approves 2025 tax levy, grant application and multiple contracts; most votes 7–0
Summary
The Harlem Consolidated School District #122 board unanimously approved the 2025 tax levy, accepted financial reports, declared surplus property, and authorized several contracts and purchases (including lighting upgrades and science kits); personnel items were approved via the consent agenda.
At its Nov. 17 meeting, the Harlem Consolidated School District #122 Board approved a series of financial and operational actions by recorded roll‑call votes, with the board recording unanimous support for the listed motions.
Key approvals recorded in the minutes include: a Resolution Declaring Surplus Property (motion by Johnson, second McKnight; vote recorded 7–0); acceptance of the September 2025 Treasurer's Report (motion by McKnight, second Carlson; vote 7–0); approval of the 2025 Certificate of Tax Levy (motion by Thompson, second Sterling; vote 7–0) and the 2025 Tax Levy Resolution (motion by Thompson, second McKnight; vote 7–0).
The board also approved the 2026 School Maintenance Project Grant Opportunity (motion by Johnson, second Thompson; vote 7–0) and a resolution authorizing remaining bond proceeds to be used for fire prevention, safety, energy conservation and school securities purposes (motion by Thompson, second Johnson; vote 7–0).
Contract and procurement approvals included an independent contractor agreement with Jannice Bubnack for tutoring services for attendees of Concordia Lutheran School for FY26 at $8,100 (Title I funds); an agreement with Thayer Energy Solutions to update lighting at Harlem High School for $18,634.59; professional development with Formative for middle and high school on Jan. 5, 2026, at $4,200 (Title II funds); and purchase of OpenSciEd ECA science kits for middle and high school science departments at $14,481.60 (Title IV funds). The board also approved authorization for the Assistant Superintendent for Business and Operations to lock electricity rates per the winning bid.
Personnel actions were approved via the consent agenda (personnel agenda & addendum) including 3 transfers, 1 leave of absence, 9 employments, 1 new position and 12 resignations; the consent motion was moved by Carlson, seconded by Johnson and recorded 7–0.
The minutes list financial summaries on the record for the meeting: Payables Summary $1,887,342.52; Payroll Vouchers $6,629,151.37; Accounts Payable Warrants $8,516,493.89. The minutes do not record any dissenting votes on the listed actions.
