January 28, 2026 at 5:00 PM - REGULAR MEETING
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A. ROUTINE
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A.1. Call to Order - The President of the Board of Education will call the meeting to order and will ask those in attendance to join him in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
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Board President
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A.2. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Board of Education on December 17, 2025.
Presenter:
Board President
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A.3. December Financial Reports
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Mr. Da Costa
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A.3.a. Financial Summary Report
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A.3.b. Treasurer's Report
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A.3.c. Investment Report
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A.3.d. Revenue Report
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A.3.e. Expenditure Report
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A.3.f. Activity Fund Report
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A.3.g. Revised Bills for Payment for December
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A.3.h. Bills for Payment for January
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A.4. Public Participation - Public Participation is the time during the meeting when anyone who wishes to address the Board may do so. The Board of Education welcomes public comment and encourages patrons to participate in District 56 Board meetings. Patrons who wish to address the Board are asked to state the following:
Presenter:
Board President
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B. REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT
Presenter:
Dr. Correa
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B.1. District Highlights
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Dr. Correa
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B.2. Department Updates
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Dr. Correa
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B.3. FY26 Second Quarter Update
Presenter:
Mr. Da Costa
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B.4. Professional Leave and Conferences
Presenter:
Dr. Correa
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B.5. Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Request
Presenter:
Dr. Correa
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B.6. Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Request
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Dr. Correa
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B.7. Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Request
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Dr. Correa
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B.8. Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Request
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Dr. Correa
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B.9. Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Request
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Dr. Correa
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C. OLD BUSINESS
Presenter:
Dr. Correa
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C.1. 2025-2026 School Calendar
Presenter:
Dr. Correa
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D. NEW BUSINESS
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Dr. Correa
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D.1. First Reading Board Policy Monitoring
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Dr. Correa
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D.2. Consent Agenda
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Dr. Correa
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D.3. Authorization to Prepare the 2026-2027 Budget
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D.4. Viking Middle School Panera Bread Fundraiser
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Dr. Correa
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D.5. Spaulding School P.E./Music/PBIS
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D.6. River Trail School NJHS Fundraiser
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Dr. Correa
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D.7. River Trail Eco Club Fundraising
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D.8. Public Comment - The Board of Education has reserved this time to provide patrons an opportunity to comment on any business conducted by the Board during this evening's meeting.
Presenter:
Board President
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E. CLOSED SESSION
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E.1. A closed session of the Board of Education will convene on January 28, 2026, in the Board Room of the District Office located at 3706 Florida Avenue, Gurnee. The closed session will be held pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) personnel, (9) student discipline, (10) student information, (11) potential litigation, and (21) discussion of minutes.
Presenter:
Board President
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F. OPEN SESSION
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F.1. Personnel - The Board will formally act on personnel recommendations from the Superintendent.
Presenter:
Dr. Correa
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F.1.a. Lorelei Savaryn - Resignation
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F.1.b. Jessica Snell — Resignation
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F.1.c. Melaniee Vela- Resignation
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F.1.d. Atefeh Omid - New Hire
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F.1.e. Graciela Sancha de Escobar - New Hire
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F.2. Closed Session Minutes - The Board will formally act on closed session minutes for December 17, 2025.
Presenter:
Dr. Correa
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F.3. Adjournment
Presenter:
Board President
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