September 4, 2025 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting
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1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - (6:30 p.m.)
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__ Myra A. Foutris
__ Ted Kwon __ Jay Oleniczak __ Elissa B. Rosenberg __ Mihra Seta __ Peter D. Theodore __ John P. Vranas ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM MEMBERS __ Dr. David. L. Russo __ Dr. Dominick M. Lupo __ Courtney Whited __ Mark Atkinson __ Aliaa Ibrahim __ Joseph Segreti __ Jennifer Ruttkay __ Dr. Chris Harmon __ Jordan Stephen __ Jackie McGoey __ Renee Tolnai __ Erin Curry |
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2. DISTRICT RECOGNITION
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2.a. 2025-26 Lincolnwood School District 74 New Staff Introductions by Principals
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3. AUDIENCE TO VISITORS
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4. INFORMATION/ACTION: CONSENT AGENDA
(Any member of the Board wishing to vote separately on a Consent Agenda item should request removal of that item from the Consent Agenda.) |
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4.a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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4.a.I. Regular Board Meeting Minutes - AUGUST 7, 2025
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4.a.II. Regular Board Meeting - Closed Session Minutes - AUGUST 7, 2025
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4.b. EMPLOYMENT MATTERS
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4.b.I. Personnel Report
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4.b.II. New Employment
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4.b.II.1. Enesa Dibra, Full-Time Substitute, District Wide, effective August 25, 2025, Class 1, Level 1, $56,683
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4.b.II.2. Mine Karatas, Lunch/Recess Supervisor, Rutledge Hall, effective August 27, 2025, $17.00/hr
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4.b.II.3. Maria Lamas, Part-Time Kitchen Staff, Lincoln Hall, effective September 22, 2025, $15.61/hr
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4.b.II.4. Jena Lazar, Full-Time Substitute, District Wide, effective September 15, 2025, Class 1, Level 1, $56,683
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4.b.II.5. Anna Salmon, Full-Time Substitute, District Wide, effective September 8, 2025, Class 1, Level 1, $56,683
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4.b.III. Resignation
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4.b.III.1. Basira Yousafzai, Part-Time Kitchen Staff, Lincoln Hall, effective August 25, 2025
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4.b.III.2. Mary Pellicano, Paraprofessional, Rutledge Hall, effective September 12, 2025
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4.b.IV. FMLA Leave Request
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4.b.IV.1. Bennett Nelson, 6th grade Science Teacher, effective August 29, 2025, with an expected return of October 6, 2025
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4.b.V. Leave of Absence Request
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4.b.V.1. Ana Ryan, 7th Grade Language Arts Teacher, effective October 20, 2025, with an expected return November 3, 2025
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4.c. Policy
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4.c.I. Consent Only - Policies Excluded from 1st Reading for Approval* *These policies are excluded from 1st Reading because they only involve changes in citations or immediate compliance with the law or Illinois School Code.
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4.c.I.1. Press Plus Issue #119 - June 2025
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4.c.I.1.(1) Draft - Update
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4.c.I.1.(1)(1) 8:80 Gifts to the District
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4.c.I.1.(1)(2) 2:130 Board-Superintendent Relationship
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4.c.I.1.(1)(3) 7:140 Search and Seizure
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4.c.I.1.(1)(4) 7:300 Extracurricular Athletics
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4.c.I.1.(2) Review & Monitoring
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4.c.I.1.(2)(1) 1:10 School District Legal Status
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4.c.I.1.(2)(2) 1:20 District Organization, Operations, and Cooperative Agreements
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4.c.I.1.(2)(3) 1:30 District Strategic Plan
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4.c.I.1.(2)(4) 2:10 School District Governance
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4.c.I.1.(2)(5) 4:50 Payment Procedures
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4.c.I.1.(2)(6) 4:90 Student Activity and Fiduciary Funds
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4.c.I.1.(2)(7) 5:20-E Resolution to Prohibit Sexual Harassment
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4.c.I.1.(2)(8) 7:40 Nonpublic School Students, Including Parochial and Home-Schooled Students
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4.c.I.1.(2)(9) 7:90 Release During School Hours
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4.c.I.1.(2)(10) 2:240 Board Policy Development
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4.c.I.1.(2)(11) 5:270 Employment At-Will, Compensation, and Assignment
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4.c.I.1.(2)(12) 7:130 Student Rights and Responsibilities
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4.c.I.1.(2)(13) 7:325 Student Fundraising Activities
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4.c.I.1.(2)(14) 8:110 Public Suggestions and Concerns
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4.d. Upcoming Staff Development Opportunities
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4.d.I. Dr. David L. Russo, IASA 61st Annual Conference, Springfield, IL - September 24-26, 2025
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The Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education approves all overnight staff development opportunities.
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4.e. 2025-2026 Vivi Players
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The Facilities Committee concurs with the Administration’s recommendation to the Board of Education to approve this quote to approve the purchase of four Vivi digital devices for $2,148 from September 5, 2025 to September 4, 2028.
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4.f. Raptor Technologies, LLC Subscription Agreement
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The Facilities Committee concurs with the Administration’s recommendation to the Board of Education to approve the contract for Raptor Technologies, LLC for the upgrade to the VisitorSafe Management System in the amount of $2,154 from August 1, 2025 to January 31, 2026.
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4.g. Video Camera Recommendations 2025-2026 School Year
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The Facilities Committee concurs with the Administration’s recommendation to the Board of Education to approve the quotes from CDWG and Renaissance Communication Systems for the installation of the new Video Security systems in the amount not to exceed $135,000.
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4.h. Renaissance Communication System Installation of Door Access Control Installation
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The Facilities Committee concurs with the Administration’s recommendation to the Board of Education to approve the quote from Renaissance Communication Systems for the upgrade to the door access control system in the amount of $39,100.
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4.i. 2024-25 Administrator and Teacher Salary and Benefit Report Pursuant to PA 97-256
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Attached to this Executive Summary is the 2024-25 Administrator and Teacher Salary and Benefit Report with the required information to be compliant with PA 97-256.
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4.j. 2024-25 IMRF Salary and Benefits Report Pursuant to PA 97-0609
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Attached to this Executive Summary is the 2024-25 IMRF Salary and Benefits Report with the required information to be compliant with PA 97-0609, as presented.
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4.k. MagicSchool AI Purchase for the 2025-2026 School Year
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The Finance Committee members in attendance stated their support of the Administration’s recommendation to the Board of Education to approve this quote from MagicSchool AI Corporation for the purchase of support and services in the amount of $5,625 from September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026.
Rationale: As part of the Regular meeting, the Board of Education routinely approves minutes, personnel items, Board policies, and routine business matters. Recommended Motion: I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education approves those items on the Consent Agenda as appear above. Motion by member:________________ Seconded by:_________________
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5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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6. NEW BUSINESS
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7. COMMUNICATION FROM BOARD MEMBERS
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7.a. NTDSE/District 807: John P. Vranas/Elissa B. Rosenberg
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7.b. IASB (Illinois Association of School Boards): Ted Kwon/Jay Oleniczak
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7.c. Finance Committee: Jay Oleniczak/Mihra Seta
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7.d. Facilities Committee: John P. Vranas/Myra A. Foutris
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7.e. Policy Committee: Myra A. Foutris/Ted Kwon
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7.f. President's Report: Peter D. Theodore
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7.f.I. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION: Important District Dates
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8. COMMUNICATION TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
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8.a. LTA (Lincolnwood Teacher Association): Travis DuPriest/Kevin Conley (Co-Presidents)
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8.b. LSSU (Lincolnwood Support Staff Union): Tommy Bujnowski (President)
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8.c. PALS (People Active with Lincolnwood Schools): Abby Jones (President)
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9. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
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9.a. Superintendent's Report: Dr. David L. Russo
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9.a.I. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION: District Updates
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9.b. Curriculum and Instruction, Assistant Superintendent's Report: Dr. Dominick M. Lupo
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9.b.I. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION: Curriculum Department Update
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9.c. Business and Operations, Business Manager/CSBO: Courtney Whited
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9.c.I. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION: Finance Report - JUNE 2025
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9.c.II. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION/ACTION: Public Hearing and Adoption of the Lincolnwood School District 74 Budget for Fiscal Year 2026
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Rationale: The Board of Education must hold a public hearing for audience comments on the budget. The budget must be adopted by the Board of Education by September 30th of each fiscal year.
Public Hearing for Budget Approval for Fiscal Year 2026 OPEN PUBLIC HEARING Recommended Motion: I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education open the public hearing regarding the Budget for Lincolnwood School District 74 for the fiscal year July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026. Motion by member: ______________ Seconded by: ________________ AUDIENCE COMMENTS CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING Recommended Motion: I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education close the public hearing regarding the Budget for Lincolnwood School District 74 for the fiscal year July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026. Motion by member: __________ Seconded by: _____________ BUDGET APPROVAL Recommended Motion: I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education adopt the Budget for Fiscal Year 2026, as recommended by the Finance Committee members in attendance, and as presented. Motion by member: __________ Seconded by: _____________
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9.c.III. INFORMATION/ACTION: Bills Payable in the Amount of $1,020,082.06
Bill Reviewers for the Month: Peter D. Theodore and John P. Vranas
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Rationale: The Board of Education routinely reviews and approves invoices and bills.
Recommended Motion: I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education approve invoices and bills in the amount of $1,020,082.06. Motion by member: _________________ Seconded by: ________________
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10. AUDIENCE TO VISITORS
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11. ADJOURNMENT
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Motion by member: _______________ Seconded by: _________________ |
