December 4, 2025 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - (7:00 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 __ Dr. 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. Curricular Highlight - The second grade students have been working hard to prepare for their upcoming music performance. They look forward to sharing the progression of their work and offering insight into their journey toward this event, as well as discussing details of the upcoming December 11, 2025 performance.
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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 - NOVEMBER 6, 2025
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4.a.II. Regular Board Meeting - Closed Session Minutes - NOVEMBER 6, 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. Aulona Abdullahu, Paraprofessional, Lincoln Hall, effective November 13, 2025, $17.83/hr.
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4.b.II.2. Olivia Rainey, Paraprofessional, Rutledge Hall, effective December 1, 2025, $17.83/hr
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4.b.III. Leave of Absence
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4.b.III.1. Alkashish Alkashish, Paraprofessional, Todd Hall, effective December 3, 2025, with an expected return date of January 5, 2026
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4.b.IV. FMLA Leave Request
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4.b.IV.1. Emily Morelli, 3rd Grade Teacher, Rutledge Hall, effective on or about March 27, 2026, with an expected return for the 2026-2027 school year.
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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 (all three policies "Kept in Committee" at the August 22, 2025 Policy Committee for further discussion )
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4.c.I.1.(1) Draft - Update
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4.c.I.1.(1)(1) 2:80 Board Member Oath and Conduct (also on this agenda from Press Plus Issue #120.)
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4.c.I.1.(2) Review & Monitoring
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4.c.I.1.(2)(1) 3:30 Chain of Command
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4.c.I.1.(2)(2) 4:180 Pandemic Preparedness; Management; and Recovery
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4.c.I.2. Press Plus Issue #120 - October 2025
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4.c.I.2.(1) Draft - Update
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4.c.I.2.(1)(1) 2:80 Board Member Oath and Conduct (also on this agenda from Press Plus Issue #119.)
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4.c.I.2.(1)(2) 4:10 Fiscal and Business Management
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4.c.I.2.(1)(3) 5:90 Abused and Neglected Child Reporting
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4.c.I.2.(1)(4) 6:20 School Year Calendar and Day
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4.c.I.2.(1)(5) 7:10 Equal Educational Opportunities
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4.c.I.2.(1)(6) 8:30 Visitors to and Conduct on School Property
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4.c.I.2.(1)(7) 2:120 Board Member Development
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4.c.I.2.(1)(8) 2:150 Committees
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4.c.I.2.(1)(9) 4:140 Waiver of Student Fees
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4.c.I.2.(2) Review and Monitoring
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4.c.I.2.(2)(1) 6:280 Grading and Promotion
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4.d. Anticipated Dates for the 2026 Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education Meetings
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The Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education must approve dates for the 2026 Regular Board of Education meetings. The meetings are held at Lincolnwood Village Hall (6900 N. Lincoln Avenue, Lincolnwood, IL) at 7:30 p.m., unless otherwise noted. Please see the District website (sd74.org) for further information.
Feedback from the community on any of the following meeting dates is welcome. January 8, 2026 February 5, 2026 March 5, 2026 April 9, 2026 May 7, 2026 Tuesday, June 2, 2026 June 25, 2026 August 6, 2026 September 3, 2026 October 1, 2026 November 5, 2026 December 3, 2026 |
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4.e. FY25 Final Audit and The OPEB GASB 74/75 by Lauterbach & Amen, LLP
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The Fiscal Year 2025 Lauterbach & Amen, LLP Audit Report was presented to the Finance Committee for informational purposes only on November 20, 2025. The Audit Report will be presented to the Board of Education at the December 4, 2025 Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education meeting and subsequently posted on the District’s website.
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.e.I. 1st Reading by the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education
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7.e.I.1. Press Plus Issue #120 - October 2025
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7.e.I.1.(1) Draft - Update
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7.e.I.1.(1)(1) 4:30 Revenue and Investments
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7.e.I.1.(1)(2) 5:10 Equal Employment Opportunity and Minority Recruitment
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7.e.I.1.(1)(3) 6:60 Curriculum Content
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7.e.I.1.(1)(4) 2:270 Discrimination and Harassment on the Basis of Race, Color, and National Origin Prohibited
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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/ACTION: Approval of the Lincoln Hall School Improvement Plan
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Rationale: The Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education approves the Illinois State Board of Education's required Improvement Plans.
Recommended Motion: I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education approve the Lincoln Hall School Improvement Plan, as presented. Motion by member:_________Seconded by:_____________
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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 - SEPTEMBER 2025
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9.c.II. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION/ACTION: Public Hearing and Adoption of the Final 2025 Property Tax Levy
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Rationale: The Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education must hold a public hearing for possible audience comments on the 2025 Property Tax Levy.
PUBLIC HEARING OPEN PUBLIC HEARING Recommended Motion: I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education open a public hearing regarding adoption of the Final 2025 Property Tax Levy. 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 adoption of the Final 2025 Property Tax Levy. Motion by member: _____________ Seconded by: _________________ 2025 PROPERTY TAX LEVY APPROVAL Recommended Motion: I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education adopts the 2025 Property Tax Levy Resolutions, as presented. The Board also directs the Business Manager/CSBO, Courtney Whited, to file the Truth in Taxation Certificate of Compliance and all other documentation before the last Tuesday in December. Motion by member: _______________ Seconded by: _______________
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9.c.III. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION/ACTION: IGS Natural Gas Contract Beginning August 2026
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Rationale: The Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education approves all contracts.
The Finance Committee concurs with the Administration’s recommendation to the Board of Education to approve a 36-month contract with IGS for natural gas only if the pricing rate maintains a level at or below $5.00 per decatherm at the time of the December 4, 2025 Board of Education meeting. If pricing and term length are acceptable, the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education may accept a contract from a natural gas supplier not to exceed a specified dollar per decatherm threshold. Recommended motion: I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education approve a 36-month contract with IGS for natural gas at a rate of $_______ per decatherm, as presented. Motion by member:______________ Seconded by:________________
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9.c.IV. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION/ACTION: IGS Electricity Contract Beginning April 2026
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Rationale: The Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education approves all contracts.
The Finance Committee concurs with the Administration’s recommendation to the Board of Education to approve a 36-month contract with IGS for electricity only if the pricing rate maintains a level at or below $0.11 per kWh at the time of the December 4, 2025 Board of Education meeting. If pricing and term length are acceptable, the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education may accept a contract from an electricity supplier not to exceed a specified dollar per kWh threshold. Recommended Motion: I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education approve a 36-month contract with IGS for electricity at a rate of $_______ per kWh. Motion by member:______________ Seconded by:________________
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9.c.V. INFORMATION/ACTION: Bills Payable in the Amount of $2,262,505.57
Bills reviewed this month by: Jay Oleniczak and Mihra Seta
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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 $2,262,505.57. Motion by member: _________________ Seconded by: ________________
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10. AUDIENCE TO VISITORS
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11. ADJOURNMENT
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Recommended Motion: I move to adjourn the Regular meeting of the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education.
Motion by member: _______________ Seconded by: _________________ |
