January 21, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting - AMENDED

I. Roll Call and Establishment of Quorum

II. Honorary Student Superintendent

III. Pledge of Allegiance Led by Honorary Student Superintendent

IV. Review of the Agenda
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends that the Board President accept the agenda as presented. (Roll call vote)

V. Forum

V.A. Receiving of Individuals and Guests

V.A.1. November Students of the Month

V.A.1.a. TMS Students of the Month - Jharita Jordan

V.A.1.b. WBO Students of the Month - Tomas Brandt Theresa Oberding

V.A.2. December Students of the Month

V.A.2.a. TMS Students of the Month - Toni Nissley

V.A.2.b. WBO Students of the Month - Brian Onsager

V.B. Comments From the Public 

V.C. District Office Quick Reports

V.C.1. Dr. J. Tsoukalas - Assistant Superintendent

V.C.2. T. Moore - Executive Director of Finance

VI. Consent Agenda
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval of the Consent agenda items as presented. (Roll call vote)

VI.A. Financial Statements and Treasurer's Report

VI.A.1. Financials

VI.A.2. Treasurer's Report

VI.B. Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting 2025_12_17

VI.C. Minutes of the Regular Meeting 2025_12_17

VI.D. Minutes of the Closed Session 2025_12_17

VI.E. Minutes of the Truth in Taxation Hearing 2025_12_17

VI.F. Payments of Interim Bills & Payroll Liabilities in the Amount of $1,717,595.71

VI.G. Approved Invoices in the Amount of $2,415,626.62

VI.H. Destruction of Closed Session Audio Tapes - 2024_6_20

VI.I. Approve SOWIC Action

VI.J. Approve SOWIC Personnel Report

VII. Closed Session (ILCS 120/2 Sec. 2 (c) (1) (5) (9) (11)

VIII. Action Items

VIII.A. Personnel [Policy 5:30]

VIII.A.1. Appointment - ESP
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval of this ESP appointment contingent on the verification of credentials as well as the completion of the required background check to the satisfaction of the District Administration. (Roll call vote)

VIII.A.1.a. Doty, Allison - Lunch/Recess Supervisor, Part-Time, Cronin

VIII.A.2. Appointments - At-Will Substitute Employees
Superintendent's Recommendation 
The Superintendent recommends the approval of these at-will substitute employees contingent on the verification of credentials as well as the completion of the required background check to the satisfaction of the District Administration. (Roll call vote)

VIII.A.2.a. Wintermute, Lindsay - Substitute Teacher

VIII.A.2.b. Rios, Mario - Substitute Teacher

VIII.A.2.c. Vaughn, Cierra - Substitute Teacher

VIII.A.3. Appointments - Extracurricular
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval of these extracurricular appointments contingent on the verification of credentials as well as the completion of the required background check to the satisfaction of the District Administration. (Roll call vote)

VIII.A.3.a. Bedinger, Loryl - Puzzle Club Sponsor, TMS

VIII.A.3.b. Hardie, Lisa - Puzzle Club Sponsor, TMS

VIII.A.4. Resignations
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval of these resignations. (Roll call vote)

VIII.A.4.a. Combs, Katherine - Special Education Teaching Associate, Hofer (Effective 12/19/2025)

VIII.A.4.b. Simpson, Ashley - Substitute Teacher (Effective 12/30/2025)

VIII.A.4.c. Rios-Zavala, Aide - Lunch/Recess Supervisor, WBO (Effective 1/27/2026)

VIII.A.4.d. Feeney, Lucille - Substitute Teacher (Effective 1/13/2026)

VIII.A.5. Extracurricular Resignation
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval of this extracurricular resignation. (Roll call vote)

VIII.A.5.a. Giugler, Stephanie - Perfect Pals Sponsor, WBO (Effective 1/7/2026)

VIII.A.6. General Leave Request
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval of this general leave request. (Roll call vote)

VIII.A.6.a. Torres, Luz - Custodian, WBO (Approved by the Superintendent through 6/30/2026)

VIII.A.7. Dismissal of Employee During Probationary Period
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval of this dismissal as discussed during closed session. (Roll call vote)

VIII.B. Policy Updates as Presented by the IASB 2nd & Final Reading
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval of these policy updates as presented by the IASB as a 2nd and final reading. (Roll call vote) 

VIII.B.1. 2:120 Board Member Development

VIII.B.2. 2:150 Committees 

VIII.B.3. 2:270 Discrimination and Harassment on the Basis of Race, Color, and National Origin Prohibited

VIII.B.4. 4:10 Fiscal and Business Management

VIII.B.5. 4:30 Revenue and Investments

VIII.B.6. 4:80 Accounting and Audits

VIII.B.7. 4:140 Waiver of Student Fees

VIII.B.8. 4:190 Targeted School Violence Prevention

VIII.B.9. 5:10 Equal Employment Opportunity and Minority Recruitment

VIII.B.10. 5:90 Abused and Neglected Child Reporting

VIII.B.11. 5:100 Staff Development Program

VIII.B.12. 5:190 Teacher Qualifications

VIII.B.13. 5:200 Terms and Conditions of Employment and Dismissal

VIII.B.14. 5:220 Substitute Teachers

VIII.B.15. 5:280 Duties and Qualifications

VIII.B.16. 5:300 Schedules and Employment Year

VIII.B.17. 6:20 School Year Calendar and Day

VIII.B.18. 6:40 Curriculum Development

VIII.B.19. 6:130 Programs for Gifted, Accelerated, and Talented

VIII.B.20. 6:160 English Learners

VIII.B.21. 6:260 Complaints About Curriculum, Instructional Materials, and Programs

VIII.B.22. 6:315 High School Credit for Students in Grade 7 or 8

VIII.B.23. 7:10 Equal Educational Opportunities

VIII.B.24. 7:70 Attendance and Truancy

VIII.B.25. 7:150 Agency and Law Enforcement Requests

VIII.B.26. 7:180 Prevention of and Response to Bullying, Intimidation, and Harassment

VIII.B.27. 7:190 Student Behavior

VIII.B.28. 7:290 Suicide and Depression Awareness and Prevention

VIII.B.29. 7:310 Restrictions on Publications; Elementary Schools

VIII.B.30. 7:340 Student Records

VIII.B.31. 8:30 Visitors to and Conduct on School Property

VIII.C. Policy Update as Presented by the IASB with District Edits 2nd & Final Reading
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval of this policy update as presented by the IASB with district edits as a 2nd and final reading. (Roll call vote) 

VIII.C.1. 6:60 Curriculum Content 

VIII.D. Policy Update - Review and Monitoring 2nd & Final Reading
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval of the review of this policy and updating the policy approval date as a 2nd and final reading. (Roll call vote)

VIII.D.1. 6:280 Grading and Promotion

VIII.E. Student Attendance Calendar 2026/2027 - 2nd & Final Reading
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval of the 2026/2027 student attendance calendar as a 2nd and final reading. (Roll call vote)

VIII.F. Hazardous Routes Resolution
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval of this resolution as presented. (Roll call vote)

VIII.G. Annual Authorization to Prepare 2026-2027 Budget
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends that the Board grant authorization to prepare 2026-2027 Budget. (Roll call vote)

VIII.H. Authorization to Seek Bids for 2 Vans for Student Transportation
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval to seek bids for 2 vans for student transportation. (Roll call vote)

VIII.I. Approval of Equipment Disposition
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval of the disposition of this equipment. (Roll call vote)

VIII.J. Cronin Elementary School Fundraisers
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval of these fundraisers as presented. (Roll call vote)

VIII.J.1. Cronin Elementary School Panera Bread Fundraiser

VIII.J.2. Cronin Elementary School Panda Express Fundraiser

VIII.J.3. Cronin Elementary School McDonald's Fundraiser

VIII.J.4. Cronin Elementary School Noodles & Company Fundraiser

VIII.K. Heritage Trail Elementary Portillo's Fundraiser
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval of this fundraiser as presented. (Roll call vote)

IX. Discussion/Informational Items

IX.A. Superintendent's Report

IX.B. Suspension/Expulsion Reports

IX.C. Board of Education Discussion

IX.C.1. Letters and communication

IX.C.2. FOIA Requests  

IX.C.2.a. Public Info Access LLC

IX.C.2.b. Will County Gazette

IX.C.2.c. Will County Gazette (2)

IX.C.2.d. Painters District Council No. 30

IX.C.2.e. Teachers Retirement Support

IX.C.2.f. The Data Branch

IX.C.3. Information and questions from Board members and responses

IX.C.4. Comments from public on agenda items

IX.C.5. Advanced Planning
February 13, 2026 - School Improvement Day, Half Day Student Attendance
February 16, 2026 - Presidents' Day, No Student Attendance/District Closed
February 18, 2026 - Next Regular Board Meeting

IX.D. Closed Session (ILCS 120/2 Sec. 2 (c) (1) (2) (5) (9) (11)

X. Adjournment