January 26, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting

1. Pledge Allegiance to the Flag.

2. Call to Order and Roll Call.

3. Approval of Minutes.

4. Communications, Public Comments, & Participation.

4.1. Board Applause.

4.2. Curricular Department Report: Social Studies, Megan Ramlo.

4.3. Audit Report - Tom Burroughs of Phillips, Salmi & Associates, LLC.

4.4. Public Comments.

5. Approval of Claims.

5.1. Monthly Warrants.

5.1.1. Bank Balances.

5.1.2. District Investments.

5.1.3. Medical Care Report.

5.1.4. Financial Statement.

5.1.5. Board Bills.

5.1.6. Manual Checks.

6. New Business.

6.1. Closed Session.
(01) the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees, specific individuals who serve as independent contractors in a park, recreational, or educational setting, or specific volunteers of the public body or legal counsel for the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee, a specific individual who serves as an independent contractor in a park, recreational, or educational setting, or a volunteer of the public body or against legal counsel for the public body to determine its validity. However, a meeting to consider an increase in compensation to a specific employee of a public body that is subject to the Local Government Wage Increase Transparency Act may not be closed and shall be open to the public and posted and held in accordance with this Act. 

6.2. Consent Agenda.  A full Personnel Report* is included in Board materials for review during Closed Session.

6.2.1. Employment.

6.2.1.1. Certified Substitute.

6.2.1.1.1. Rachel Driver - Long-term Substitute Teacher for ISI, effective January 22, 2026.

6.2.1.1.2. Cassie Keller - Substitute Teacher, effective January 5, 2026.

6.2.1.1.3. Luke Towery - Substitute Teacher, effective January 15, 2026.

6.2.1.2. Non-Certified.

6.2.1.2.1. Samantha Cross - Paraprofessional, effective January 5, 2026.

6.2.1.3. Non-Certified Substitute.

6.2.1.3.1. Ashley McMorrow - Substitute Childcare Paraprofessional, effective January 12, 2026.

6.2.1.3.2. Debbie Parksey - Substitute Paraprofessional, effective January 8, 2026.

6.2.1.4. Differential.

6.2.1.4.1. Joe Lee - Assistant Coach for the Girls Track and Field Program, effective January 9, 2026.

6.2.1.5. Volunteer.

6.2.1.5.1. Laura Fuelberth - Volunteer for the Boys Track and Field Program, effective January 22, 2026.

6.2.1.5.2. Drake Hawkins - Volunteer for the Boys Track and Field Program, effective January 22, 2026.

6.2.1.6. Retirement.

6.2.1.6.1. Jane Everly - Teacher's Aide for PE & Health, effective August 1, 2026.

6.2.2. Donations.  Note:  Please see the Donations Report in agenda support materials on the page number at right for additional contributions to the District over the past month.

6.2.2.1. PCHS Dragon Athletic Boosters - Donation of $47,499.79 to the PCHS Athletic Department.

6.2.2.2. Members of the Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce - Donation of 225 bags filled with student essentials to the PCHS Dragon's Closet Program. Students will be able to use the items in their bags during winter break.  

6.2.2.3. Gypsy Rising Yoga - Donation of $1,575 as well as food and hygiene items for the PCHS Dragon's Closet Program.

6.2.2.4. Steger's Furniture and Pekin Insurance Holiday Tournament Committee - Donation of $525 for the "Best Seat in the House" to the PCHS Dragon's Closet Program. 

6.3. Student Discipline.

• Student 25-01-26

6.4. Memorandum of Understanding with the Pekin Education Alliance for Two SkillsUSA Differentials and a Stipend(s).

6.5. Discipline Improvement Plan 2026.

6.6. PCHS 2025-2026 Midterm Graduates.

6.7. Bid Review for the Building F Restroom Renovations.

6.8. Cell Tower Lease Agreement Amendment.

7. Reports.

7.1. Resignations.*

7.2. Policy Committee.

7.3. Operations & Maintenance Committee.

7.4. Labor/Management Relations Committee.

7.5. Student Achievement Committee.

7.6. FOIA Requests.

7.7. Superintendent's Report.

7.7.1. Sixth Day Count & History.

7.7.2. Mutual Aid Agreement.

7.7.3. County School's Facility Sales Tax.

7.8. Assistant Superintendent's Report.

7.8.1. Credit Recovery Information.

8. Future Agenda Items.

9. Announcements by the President.

9.1. Economic Interest Statements will be mailed out soon. There will be an option to fill it out online. Let Trudy know if you have any questions.

9.2. The Central Illinois Valley Division Meeting will be held on March 4, 2026, at Broadmoor Junior High School. Please let Trudy know if you wish to be registered.

9.3. The next regular meeting of the Board of Education is scheduled for Monday, February 23, 2026, at 6:30 p.m.

10. Second Closed Session.
(01) the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees, specific individuals who serve as independent contractors in a park, recreational, or educational setting, or specific volunteers of the public body or legal counsel for the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee, a specific individual who serves as an independent contractor in a park, recreational, or educational setting, or a volunteer of the public body or against legal counsel for the public body to determine its validity. However, a meeting to consider an increase in compensation to a specific employee of a public body that is subject to the Local Government Wage Increase Transparency Act may not be closed and shall be open to the public and posted and held in accordance with this Act.

11. Adjournment.