February 18, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Regular

1. Call to Order by Board President, Amy Berk

2. Pledge of Allegiance by Student Board Member

3. Roll Call by Secretary, Ronnie Petrey

4. Information and Proposals

4.A. Recognition

4.A.1. Illinois Music Education Associations All-State Honor Choir

4.A.2. Summit Award

4.A.2.a. Joy Gllivan - MDELC Social Worker

4.A.2.b. Joe Monteleone - LWASE 843 Bus Aide

4.B. Freedom of Information Act

4.B.1. Kelly Plunkett - Outside Agency Escalation & Law Enforcement Contact

4.C. Student Board of Education Member Report

4.D. Public Comments

4.E. Letters and Communications

5. Action Items

5.A. Consent of Agenda

5.A.1. Approval of Minutes

5.A.1.a. Regular Session Meeting  Minutes of January 21, 2026

5.A.1.b. Closed Session Meeting Minutes of January 21, 2026

5.A.1.c. Policy Committee Minutes of Janruary 26, 2026

5.A.2. Approval of Bills List of February 18, 2026

5.A.3. Approval of Resignation of Staff

5.A.4. Approval of Family Medical Leave

5.A.5. Approval of Employment of Staff

5.A.6. Authorization to Bid Lawn Maintenance

5.A.7. Authorization to Bid Pest Control Maintenance 

5.A.8. Authorization to Bid Stage Curtin Inspection

5.A.9. Authorization to Bid Summer Inspections 

5.A.10. Authorization to Issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Generator Maintenance

5.A.11. Authorization to Issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Closed Loop Water Services

5.A.12. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) - Elementary Music Teachers

5.B. Old Business

5.B.1. Adoption of 2026-2027 School District Calendar

5.C. New Business

5.C.1. First and Second Reading of Board Policies

5.C.2. Approval of Employment of Director of Business Services

5.C.3. Approval to Dissolve Administrative Contract as of June 30, 2026

5.C.4. Approval to Reclass Administrator to Teaching Position as of July 1, 2026

5.C.5. Approval to Extend Kindergarten Registration and Re-Registration Discount One Additional Month

6. Superintendent and Staff Report

6.A. Enrollment

6.B. Closed Session

6.B.1. Litigation, when an action against, affecting or on behalf of the particular public body has been filed and is impending before a court or administrative tribunal, or when the public body finds that an action is probable or imminent, in which case the basis for the finding shall be recorded and entered into the minutes of the closed meeting, 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11).

6.B.2. The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees, specific individuals who serve as independent contractors in a park, recreational, or educational setting, or specific volunteers of the public body or legal counsel for the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee, a specific individual who serves as an independent contractor in a park, recreational, or educational setting, or a volunteer of the public body or against legal counsel for the public body to determine its validity. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1)

6.B.3. Self-evaluation practices and procedures or professional ethics when meeting with a representative of statewide associations of which the District is a member. 5ILCS 120/2(c)(21)

7. Board Member Reports

7.A. Building and Grounds Committee Update

7.B. District 843 Meeting Report

7.C. Board Member Building Reports

8. Future Meeting Dates

8.A. February 21, 2026, Special Meeting, Board Planning, Mary Drew Administrative Center 9:00 AM-11:30 AM

8.B. March 18, 2026, Mary Drew Administrative Center 7 PM

9. Adjournment