December 18, 2025 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education - Regular Meeting

Description:  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 December 18, 2025 at __________.

Description:  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.

Description:  We will be joined by the MacArthur Principal Advisory Partnership group to lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Description:  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. 

Description:  We will be joined by Dr. Nystrom, Mr. Kaper, and members of the MacArthur School Improvement Team to who will share their annual SIP presentation. 

Description:  Mrs. Botwinski will report.

Description:  Mr. Greidanus will report.

Description:  Mrs. Botwinski will report.

Description:  Mrs. Morrissey will report.

Description:  Members are invited to share their "take-aways" from the Triple I Conference.

Description:  Tonight's Consent Agenda includes the approval of the minutes from the Regular Meeting on November 13, 2025 and the December Personnel Report.

Description:  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.

 

Description:  President: "On November 13, 2025, the Board of Education adopted an estimated tax levy for 2025 as developed by the Assistant Superintendent for Finance & Operations and the Finance Committee.  At this time, the Board wishes to conduct a Truth-in-Taxation Public Hearing for the purpose of allowing anyone to address the Board regarding the 2025 Certificate of Tax Levy."  

OPENING: "May I please have a motion to open the Public Hearing on the 2025 Certificate of Tax Levy?"

Motion: I move to open the Public Hearing on the 2025 Certificate of Tax Levy.

Moved:  _________
Seconded:  __________
Time:  ________
Voice Vote:  _______ 

PRESIDENT:
"Is there anyone who wishes to address the Board?"   

CLOSING:  "May I please have a motion to close the Public Hearing on the 2025 Certificate of Tax Levy?"

Motion: I move to close the Public Hearing on the 2025 Certificate of Tax Levy.

Moved:  ________
Seconded:  __________
Time:  _________
Voice Vote:  _________

Description:  3.5 Continue the Building a Better D23 Campaign regarding operational needs and cost reductions.
4.2 Facilitate Construction design, bid process, and selection of vendors for Eisenhower Addition (FDK) and Phase 2 Windows, Siding, and Doors Project (MacArthur).
As our construction planning continues to progress, the Administration will share an update on the financing, budgets, construction design, eliminations and reductions, and the potential "Add-Alternates" for the Board's consideration. 

Description:  2.3 Develop an AI Policy and Implementation Plan in coordination with the Illinois State Board of Education guidelines.
4.3 Complete pursuit of Trusted Learning Environment Endorsement (TLE).
4.3 Continue implementation of Cybersecurity Tech Plan components including hardware replacement cycles, recommended cybersecurity best practices, and ongoing training.
Director of Technology and Information Services will provide an overview of the District's pursuit of the Trusted Learning Environment (TLE) Seal, including updates to policies, procedures, and the development of AI Use Guidelines. 

Description:  4.2 Facilitate Construction design, bid process, and selection of vendors for Eisenhower Addition (FDK) and Phase 2 Windows, Siding, and Doors Project (MacArthur).
As discussed with Buildings and Sites and Finance, attached are the contract documents for the MacArthur Windows, Siding, and Door replacements. This evening, the Administration is requesting approval of the base bid in the amount of $2,192,768 and direction on the deductive alternate #3, as proposed. Pricing on alternates 1 & 2 will be held until the Eisenhower bids are opened, in order to allow ample time for the Board to discuss and reach a decision.

Description:  Following the presentation of the tentative tax levy and discussion with the Finance Committee, the 2025 Tax Year Levy and the Resolution for IMRF have been included for approval.

Description:  4.1 Maintain and monitor annual budget for cost savings opportunities.
Following conversations with the Finance Committee, Administration is recommending an increase to the fees for the Extended Day Program in alignment with the December CPI.

Description:  4.5 Continued exploration of shared services/procurement to drive savings.
Following the Board's November approval to negotiate and execute an electricity supply agreement for a term not to exceed 48 months, the Board memorandum and executed agreement have been attached as an information item.

Description:  4.5 Continued exploration of shared services/procurement to drive savings.
Mrs. McPartlin and Mr. Alms have prepared an informational memo to share the progress toward a renewal of our Printer and Copier contract with Impact, Inc. The negotiations have resulted in an anticipated reduction of costs for the District and improved efficiency of the devices. Reductions in printing quantity and color copying are also necessary to meet the new threshold. The draft agreement has been included for review.

Description: 

1.1 Investigate and Adopt Curriculum for Social Emotional Learning including supports for Tier 2/3 needs
1.1 Investigate and Adopt Curriculum for Specials/Exploratory Programs, including: Career Pathways, STEAM Programming, Digital Literacy
1.1 Review and update curricular and program components for Full Day Kindergarten
1.1 Implement Library Media Curriculum
1.1 Implement Math and Tier II/III intervention tools
2.3 Develop expectations and norms around instruction, success criteria, grading, assessment, and reporting to ensure consistent student experiences.
2.4 Provide high quality professional development in the areas of: Teaching with Clarity - Standards based instruction, assessment, and reporting; Best practices for diverse classrooms; Embedded Instructional Coaching; Artificial Intelligence and integrated technology instructional tools.
2.4 Design and Implement "Gamified PD".
This second of three updates provided to the Board is a mid-year snapshot of the work being done in the Teaching, Learning, and Innovation Department. 

Description:  4.1 Develop and articulate plan for sustainable financing.
An overview of upcoming discussion items is provided to "set the stage" for the sustainable financing presentations to come in January, February, and March.

Description:  A closed Executive Session is needed to discuss matters of personnel. There will be no action following the closed session.