August 26, 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.
Presenter:
Board President
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A.2. Introduction of New Staff
Presenter:
Dr. Correa
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A.3. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Board of Education on July 22, 2026.
Presenter:
Board President
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A.4. July Financial Reports
Presenter:
Mr. Da Costa
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A.4.a. Financial Summary Report
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A.4.b. Treasurer's Report
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A.4.c. Investment Report
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A.4.d. Revenue Report
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A.4.e. Expenditure Report
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A.4.f. Activity Fund Report
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A.4.g. Revised Bills for Payment for July
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A.4.h. Bills for Payment for August
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A.5. 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. Instructional Priorities Plans
Presenter:
Dr. Correa
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C. NEW BUSINESS
Presenter:
Dr. Correa
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C.1. School Bus and Small Passenger Bus Lease
Presenter:
Mr. Da Costa
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C.2. 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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D. CLOSED SESSION
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D.1. A closed session of the Board of Education will convene on August 26, 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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E. OPEN SESSION
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E.1. Personnel - The Board will formally act on personnel recommendations from the Superintendent.
Presenter:
Dr. Correa
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E.1.a. Theodore Brooks - Resignation
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E.1.b. Claudia Castillo - Resignation
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E.1.c. Janet Gonzalez - Resignation
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E.1.d. David Juarez - Resignation
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E.1.e. Dirce Juarez - Resignation
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E.1.f. Jill Lueders - Resignation
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E.1.g. Maribel Martinez - Resignation
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E.1.h. Brianna Powvens - Resignation
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E.1.i. Vanessa Hounsou - Rescinded Employment
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E.1.j. Miriam Yaquian - Leave of Absence
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E.1.k. Lauren Diaz-Reyes - New Hire
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E.1.l. Elisa Martin - New Hire
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E.1.m. Michelle Murillo - New Hire
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E.1.n. Maiko Otsuka - New Hire
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E.1.o. Ariana Pestano-Holt - New Hire
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E.1.p. Nadine Sorenson - New Hire
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E.1.q. Jennifer Spiegel - New Hire
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E.1.r. Jasmyn Thomas - New Hire
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E.1.s. Sarah Williams - New Hire
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E.2. Closed Session Minutes - The Board will formally act on closed session minutes for July 22, 2026.
Presenter:
Dr. Correa
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E.3. Review Closed Session Minutes from January 2026 - June 2026
Presenter:
Dr. Correa
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E.4. Adjournment
Presenter:
Board President
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