November 13, 2025 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education - Regular Meeting
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I. CALL TO ORDER
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Becky McClaney, Board President, called the meeting to order.
Good Evening. I call to order the Board of Education Meeting for Prospect Heights School District 23 for November 13, 2025 at______. |
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II. ROLL CALL
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PRESENT: Mrs. Botwinski, Mr. Greidanus, Dr. Long, Mrs. McClaney,
Mrs. Morrissey, Mr. Nordmark, and Mrs. Peters. ABSENT: No one. ALSO PRESENT: Dr. Don Angelaccio, Superintendent, Dr. Craig Curtis, Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning, Mrs. Amy McPartlin, Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations and Dr. Chrystyna Sroka Assistant Superintendent for Student Services. |
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III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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We will be joined by the Sullivan Ambassadors to lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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IV. RECOGNITION OF VISITORS AND PARTICIPATION
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At each regular and special open meeting, members of the public and district employees may comment on or ask questions of the Board of Education. If you would like to address the Board, please complete the pink form and give it to Mrs. O'Donnell, our recording secretary.
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V. COMMUNICATIONS
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V.A. Trimester 1 Strategic Plan Summary
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V.B. District 23 Summative Designations
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The Illinois State Board of Education has recalibrated the proficiency benchmarks and is in the process of revising the summative designation identifications starting in 2026. Anne Sullivan School has been designated as Targeted with a support plan required for our Special Education students. Eisenhower, Betsy Ross, and MacArthur are all designated as Commendable.
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V.C. School Board Appreciation Day - November 15
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We would like to publically recognize and thank our School Board members for their dedication and service to District 23. These volunteer positions are elected to represent the community in setting policy and the vision for our District. This requires continuous training, active participation in committees and meetings, and hours of preparation. On November 15, we will celebrate School Board Member Appreciation Day as designated by the Illinois Association of School Boards. We thank:
Board President, Becky McClaney Vice President, Spencer Long Secretary, Carol Botwinski Members: Mari-Lynn Peters Brian Greidanus Brynn Nordmark Tracey Morrissey |
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V.D. American Education Week
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November 17-21 is designated as American Education Week. This year, we will celebrate on Nov. 17th with a caramel apple bar at each school.
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V.E. D23 Community Connections Newsletter
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V.F. Triple I Planning
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VI. COMMITTEE REPORTS
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VI.A. BUILDINGS AND SITES
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Mrs. Botwinski will report.
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VI.B. FINANCE:
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Mr. Greidanus will report.
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VI.C. N.S.S.E.O.:
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Mrs. Botwinski will report.
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VI.D. COMMUNITY RELATIONS
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Mrs. Morrissey will report.
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VII. CONSENT AGENDA
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Tonight's Consent Agenda includes the approval of the minutes from the Regular Meeting and the Executive Session on October 9, 2025, the Personnel Report, and the Tuition Report.
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VII.A. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of October 9, 2025.
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VII.B. Approval of Executive Session Meeting Minutes of October 9, 2025.
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VII.C. Personnel Report
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VII.D. November Tuition Reimbursement
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VIII. FINANCIAL REPORT
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Attached is the memo recommending payment of the voucher lists for materials, supplies, and services paid since the last BOE meeting. In addition, the District payments for salaries and insurance benefits during the previous month are included for approval. Those documents are all included for your review.
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IX. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
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IX.A. Student Growth Report - PRESENTATION
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1.1 Continuously evaluate and enhance the effectiveness of core curriculum, interventions, and supports for ALL students.
Dr. John Bruesch from ECRA will join us to share our annual student growth report.
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IX.B. Programs and Services - PRESENTATION
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1.4 Develop and enhance programs and curricula to support the needs of students of all abilities.
Assistant Superintendents, Drs. Sroka and Curtis will present an overview of programs and services designed to support our students and staff.
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IX.C. Tentative Tax Levy for the 2025 Tax Year and Scheduling of Truth in Taxation Public Hearing - ACTION
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4.1 Implement and consistently monitor a sustainable long-range financial plan that includes instruction, professional growth, technology, and facilities.
The estimated tax levy for 2025 is attached for review. Following Board action on the 14th, we will schedule a public hearing at the December 18, 2025 meeting to approve the levy.
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IX.D. Construction Manager Agreement with Nicholas Associates - ACTION
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4.2 Facilitate Construction design, bid process, and selection of vendors for Eisenhower Addition (FDK) and Phase 2 Windows, Siding, and Doors Project (MacArthur).
Amy will provide a brief update on the development and legal review of our agreement with Nicholas Associates to provide Construction Management services to the District throughout the Eisenhower Expansion Project. |
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IX.E. Custodial Reduction in Force - ACTION
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4.4 Engage all partners in the development of effective uses of District resources.
The Administration is recommending the elimination of two part-time custodial positions and the creation of one full-time position to better serve the needs of our schools. This process has been discussed with our SEIU representatives and the employee, as well as previewed in Buildings and Sites.
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IX.F. Memorandum of Understanding for SEIU Contract (Age Language) - ACTION
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There is a need for a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to be issued for the current D23-SEIU agreement. The MOU document has been attached for review.
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IX.G. FY26 School Maintenance Projects Grant - ACTION
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4.5 Continued exploration of shared services/procurement to drive savings.
Administration has completed the preliminary application for the FY26 School Maintenance Projects Grant, with the $50,000 matching funds to be allocated towards the Summer 2026 Windows, Siding, and Doors work at MacArthur. Pending approval by the Board, the application will be formally submitted to ISBE.
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IX.H. IASB Resolutions - ACTION
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The board will provided a directed vote to empower our District delegate representative, Mrs. McClaney, to vote on behalf of the Board at the IASB Delegate Assembly.
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IX.I. NSSEO Articles of Agreement - ACTION
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1.4 Develop and enhance programs and curricula to support the needs of students of all abilities.
Drs. Sroka and Angelaccio and Board Member Botwinski have been actively engaged throughout the process to update and revise the NSSEO Articles of Agreement. Stemming from the newly developed Strategic Plan, these new Articles represent a shift in Governance Structure to better collaborate and serve the needs of member Districts and their students.
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IX.J. Calendar Committee Update - ACTION
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The Calendar Committee met on October 23, 2025 to review the current year calendar and DRAFT the calendar for 2026-27. These are presented tonight for Board Action.
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IX.K. Enrollment Projections - INFORMATION
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Dr. Angelaccio will share the enrollment projections for the 2026-27 school year and beyond as they inform the staffing plan and budgeting process.
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IX.L. Energy Procurement Process - INFORMATION
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4.5 Continued exploration of shared services/procurement to drive savings.
District 23’s current electricity agreement expires in December 2025. Administration has prepared a memo summarizing the need for an energy procurement plan and process for December, 2025. Formal action will be requested in December.
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X. OLD BUSINESS
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XI. NEW BUSINESS
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XII. EXECUTIVE SESSION
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XIII. OPEN SESSION
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XIV. ADJOURNMENT
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