October 19, 2026 at 3:00 PM - Operational Board Regular Meeting

I. Call to Order / Pledge of Allegiance / Roll Call / Determination of Quorum

II. Additional Agenda Items

III. Recognition of Visitors

IV. Public Comment

V. NDSEC Education Association Comment

VI. Board Retirement Recognition: Maureen Hill, Business Office Specialist Retiree 

VII. Strategic Plan Focus: Pathways to Independence and Achievement - TLC Presentation 

VIII. Adjournment to Closed Session under:  
5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) - to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the Cooperative

IX. Reconvene Open Session 

X. Discussion/Informational Items

X.A. Interim Executive Directors Updates

X.B. NDSEC Current Student Enrollment and Staffing as of October 13, 2026

X.C. Financial Report

X.C.1) August Financial Report

X.C.2) September Financial Report 

X.D. FY 2026 Audit

X.D.1) AFR Extension

X.E. Finance Committee Update 

X.F. Freedom of Information Act Request (FOIA)
 

X.G. DuPage ROE School Safety Network 

XI. Consent Agenda

(may include expenses regulated by the Local Government Travel Expense Control Act)

XI.A. Approval of Minutes

XI.A.1) Regular Meeting of September 14, 2026

XI.A.2) Closed Session of September 14, 2026

XI.A.3) Special Meeting of October 5, 2026

XI.A.4) Closed Session of October 5, 2026

XI.B. Approval of Bills

XI.B.1) September - October 2026 Bill List

XI.B.2) October 2026 Bill List

XI.C. Personnel Report dated October 19, 2026

XII. Action Items

XII.A. Contracted Services

XII.A.1) Educational Partners LLC to provide Maternity Leave Coverage for School Psychologist in District 2

XII.A.2) Educational Partners LLC to provide School Psychologist services (.42 User Fee) to District 7

XIII. Future Agenda Items

XIV. Adjournment