September 16, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting

I. Pledge of Allegiance

II. Roll Call and Establishment of Quorum

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

IV. Forum

IV.A. Receiving of Individuals and Guests

IV.A.1. Track & Field 800 Meter State Champion

IV.A.2. Boys Golf State Qualifier

IV.B. Comments From the Public 

IV.C. District Office Quick Reports

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

IV.C.2. P. King - Executive Director of Finance

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

V.A. Financial Statements and Treasurer's Report

V.A.1. Financials

V.A.2. Treasurer's Report

V.B. Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting 2026_8_19

V.C. Minutes of the Regular Meeting 2026_8_19

V.D. Minutes of the Closed Session 2026_8_19

V.E. Minutes of the Community Information Meeting (Special Board Meeting) 2026_9_1

V.F. Payments of Interim Bills & Payroll Liabilities in the Amount of $1,702,173.50

V.G. Approved Invoices in the Amount of $2,383,598.90

V.H. Destruction of Closed Session Audio Tapes - 2025_2_26

V.I. Approve SOWIC Action

V.J. Approve SOWIC Personnel Report

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

VII. Action Items

VII.A. Personnel [Policy 5:30]

VII.A.1. Appointments - ESP
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval of these ESP 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)

VII.A.1.a. Havican, Kristin - Lunch/Recess Supervisor, Part-Time, WBO

VII.A.1.b. Scarcelli, Jill - Learning Resource Center Associate, Full-Time, TMS

VII.A.1.c. Iniguez, Steffany - PreK Special Education Teaching Associate, Full-Time, Cronin

VII.A.1.d. Milcarek, Sarah - Learning Resource Center Associate, Full-Time, Cronin

VII.A.2. 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)

VII.A.2.a. Williamson, Skyler - 7th Grade Girls Basketball Coach, TMS

VII.A.2.b. Toole, Mary - Junior Varsity Cheerleading Coach, TMS

VII.A.2.c. Fraser, Michelle - Musical Assistant Director, TMS

VII.A.2.d. Selock, Justine - Head Speech Coach, TMS

VII.A.2.e. Plascencia, Lilyanna - 6th Grade Girls Basketball Coach, WBO

VII.A.2.f. Plascencia, Lilyanna - 6th Grade Girls Basketball Coach (1 Year Leave of Absence) WBO

VII.A.2.g. Lesniak, Alexis - Yearbook Club Sponsor, Craughwell

VII.A.2.h. Easterly, Alexandra - Run Club Sponsor, Craughwell

VII.A.2.i. Brandolino, Julie - 6th Grade Cheerleading Coach (1 year leave of absence), WBO

VII.A.2.j. Sarver, Silvia - Run Club Sponsor, Craughwell

VII.A.2.k. Mathis, Allyson - Run Club Sponsor, Craughwell

VII.A.2.l. Stewart, Megan - Yearbook Club Sponsor, Craughwell

VII.A.2.m. Hiemer, Patricia - Head Student Council Sponsor, TMS

VII.A.2.n. Locke, Erin - Varsity Cheerleading Coach (1 year leave of absence), TMS

VII.A.2.o. Smith, Katie - Assistant Student Council Sponsor, TMS

VII.A.3. Resignations
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval of these resignations. (Roll call vote)

VII.A.3.a. Dubs, Susan - Substitute Teaching Associate (Effective 8/24/2026)

VII.A.3.b. Boyd, Krystle - Technology Associate, Craughwell (Effective 9/22/2026)

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

VII.A.4.a. Selock, Justine - Assistant Speech Coach, TMS (Effective 8/22/2026)

VII.A.4.b. O'Malley, Ashley - 6th Grade Cheerleading Coach, Leave of Absence, WBO (Effective 8/22/2026)

VII.A.4.c. McHugh, Kaetlyn - Run Club Sponsor, Craughwell (Effective 8/25/2026)

VII.A.4.d. Vervack, Kim - Run Club Sponsor, Craughwell (Effective 8/25/2026)

VII.A.4.e. Dahl, Kristin - Varsity Cheerleading Coach, TMS (Effective for the 2026-2027 school year only)

VII.A.4.f. Hiemer, Patricia - Student Council Assistant Sponsor, TMS (Effective 9/4/2026)

VII.A.4.g. Hoying, MaryKatherine - Hofer Heat Sponsor (Effective for the 2026-2027 school year only)

VII.A.5. General Leave Requests
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval of these general leave requests. (Roll call vote)

VII.A.5.a. Kazmi, Farah - Bus Driver, Transportation (Approved by the Superintendent through no later than the end of the 2026-2027 school year)

VII.A.5.b. Pantke, Robin - Bus Driver, Transportation (Extension of general leave request approved by the Superintendent through no later than December 31, 2026)

VII.A.5.c. Witt, Tracy - Teaching Associate, Cronin (Approved by the Superintendent from January 11, 2027 - April 11, 2027)

VII.A.6. Requests for Retirement
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval of these retirement requests. (Roll call vote)

VII.A.6.a. Duesing, Elizabeth - Enrichment Teacher, Craughwell (Effective end of the 2029-2030 school year)

VII.A.6.b. Marczewski, Michelle - Multilingual Specialist, Cronin (Effective end of the 2029-2030 school year)

VII.A.6.c. Clodfelter, Robert - Bus Driver, Transportation (Effective end of the 2026-2027 school year)

VII.A.7. Dismissal for Cause 
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval of this dismissal as discussed during closed session. (Roll call vote)

VII.A.8. Dismissal of Employees During Probationary Period 
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval of these dismissals as discussed during closed session. (Roll call vote)

VII.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) 

VII.B.1. 2:70-E Exhibit - Checklist for Filling Board Vacancies by Appointment

VII.B.2. 2:120 E3 Resolution to Appoint a Delegate to the Illinois Association of School Boards Delegate Assembly

VII.B.3. 2:220-E1 Exhibit - Board Treatment of Closed Meeting Verbatim Recordings & Minutes

VII.B.4. 2:220-E3 Closed Meeting Minutes

VII.B.5. 2:220-E5 Exhibit - Semi-Annual Review of Closed Meeting Minutes

VII.B.6. 2:220-E8 Exhibit - Board of Education Records Maintenance Requirements and FAQs

VII.B.7. 2:230 Public Participation at Board of Education Meetings and Petitions to the Board

VII.B.8. 5:70 Religious Holidays

VII.B.9. 5:240 Suspension

VII.B.10. 6:70 Teaching About Religions

VII.B.11. 6:80 Teaching About Controversial Issues

VII.B.12. 6:190 Extracurricular and Co-Curricular Activities

VII.B.13. 7:130 Student Rights and Responsibilities

VII.B.14. 8:70 Accommodating Individuals with Disabilities

VII.C. Policy Updates - Review and Monitoring 2nd & Final Reading
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval of the review of these policies and updating the policy approval date as a 2nd and final reading. (Roll call vote)

VII.C.1. 2:30 School District Elections

VII.C.2. 3:40 Superintendent

VII.C.3. 3:50 Administrative Personnel Other Than the Superintendent

VII.C.4. 3:60 Administrative Responsibility of the Building Principal

VII.C.5. 3:70 Succession of Authority

VII.C.6. 4:120 Food Services

VII.C.7. 4:175 Convicted Child Sex Offender; Screening; Notifications

VII.C.8. 5:40 Communicable and Chronic Infectious Disease

VII.C.9. 5:110 Recognition for Service

VII.C.10. 5:140 Solicitations By or From Staff

VII.C.11. 5:185 Family and Medical Leave

VII.C.12. 7:30 Student Assignment and Intra-District Transfer

VII.C.13. 7:80 Release Time for Religious Instruction/Observance

VII.C.14. 7:345 Use of Educational Technologies; Student Data Privacy and Security

VII.C.15. 8:100 Relations with Other Organizations and Agencies

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

VII.D.1. 8:30 Visitors to and Conduct on School Property

VII.E. Adoption of FY2026-2027 Budget
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval of the FY2026-2027 Budget as presented. (Roll call vote)

VII.F. 2025-2026 Administrator and Teacher Salary and Benefits Report
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval of the administrator and teacher salary and benefits report. (Roll call vote)

VII.G. Authorizing Intervention in Proceeding Before the State Property Tax Appeal Board
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval of this resolution as presented. (Roll call vote)

VII.H. Approval of Updated Facility Rental Guidelines, Procedures & Contract
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval of the updated Facility Rental Guidelines, Procedures & Contract as presented. (Roll call vote)

VII.I. Approval to Purchase School Buses from Central States Bus Sales, Inc.
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval to purchase school buses from Central States Bus Sales, Inc. as presented. (Roll call vote)

VII.J. Approval to Purchase School Buses from Midwest Transit Equipment
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval to purchase school buses from Midwest Transit Equipment as presented. (Roll call vote)

VII.K. Approval to Purchase Passenger Vans from Tyson Motor, LLC
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval to purchase passenger vans from Tyson Motor, LLC. (Roll call vote)

VII.L. Approval of Intergovernmental Agreement Between SWCCCASE and Non-Member School District for Provision of Special Education Services to Non-Member School District Student
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval of this Intergovernmental Agreement as presented. (Roll call vote)

VII.M. Approval of Settlement Agreement with Parents of Student A
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval of this settlement agreement with the Parents of Student A as presented. (Roll call vote)

VII.N. Amended 2026-2027 Student/Parent Handbook 1st & Final Reading
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval of the Amended 2026-2027 Student/Parent Handbook as a 1st and final reading. (Roll call vote)

VII.O. Troy Middle School Fundraisers
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval of these fundraisers as presented. (Roll call vote)

VII.O.1. Troy Middle School TCBY Fundraiser

VII.O.2. Troy Middle School S&T Fundraiser

VII.P. Motion to Approve SOWIC FY2026-2027 Budget
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education in its capacity as the Administrative District for the Southern Will County Cooperative for Special Education (SOWIC) ratify and confirm the action taken by the SOWIC Governing Board at its meeting of August 11, 2026 with respect to SOWIC’s budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.  (Roll call vote)

VIII. Discussion/Informational Items

VIII.A. Superintendent's Report

VIII.B. Suspension/Expulsion Reports

VIII.C. Board of Education Discussion

VIII.C.1. Letters and communication

VIII.C.2. FOIA Requests  

VIII.C.2.a. Jeffrey Moos

VIII.C.2.b. North America Procurement Council, Inc. PBC

VIII.C.2.c. Public Info Access

VIII.C.2.d. Tara Neill

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

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

VIII.C.5. Advanced Planning
September 18, 2026 - School Improvement Day, Half Day Student Attendance
September 21, 2026 - Community Information Meeting at Hofer Elementary School
September 24, 2026 - Community Information Meeting at Heritage Trail Elementary School
September 29, 2026 - Community Information Meeting at William B. Orenic Intermediate School
September 30, 2026 - Community Information Meeting (Presented in Spanish) at Craughwell Elementary School
October 12, 2026 - Indigenous Peoples' Day, No Student Attendance/District Closed
October 21, 2026 - Next Regular Board Meeting

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

IX. Adjournment