Public Meeting Agenda: March 17, 2025 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting

I. ROLL CALL - 6:00 P.M. - BOARD ROOM

II. CLOSED SESSION - 6:00 P.M. - CONFERENCE ROOM

Description: To discuss in closed session and to take action in open session:

II.A. II.A. Collective negotiating matters between the Board of Education and its employees or their representatives.

II.B. The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees/coaches.

III. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG - 6:30 P.M. - BOARD ROOM

IV. APPROVE THE AGENDA

Description: It is my recommendation that the Board approve the agenda for the regular meeting of the Board of Education of Wilmington Community School District No. 209-U, for Monday, March 17, 2025.

V. APPROVE PROCLAMATIONS

Description: It is Mr. Feeney's recommendation that you approve Proclamations that will be presented to WHS 2024-2025 Illinois State Scholars.

VI. OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC INPUT

VI.A. Presentation of Proclamations - Illinois State Scholars

VII. CONSENT AGENDA ACTION ITEMS

VII.A. Approval of Minutes

Description: It is my recommendation that you approve the following minutes as presented:

VII.A.1. Regular Meeting of February 10, 2025

VII.A.2. Closed Meeting of February 10, 2025

VII.B. Administrators' Reports

Description: It is my recommendation that you approve the Building Principals', Technology Coordinator's, Curriculum Director's, and Superintendent's Reports, as presented.

VII.B.1. Building Principals' Reports

Description: Mrs. Beth Norman
Mr. Kevin Mikuce
Mr. Adam Spicer
Mr. Scott Maupin

VII.B.2. Technology Coordinator's Report

Description: Mr. Mark Langusch

VII.B.3. Curriculum Director's Report

Description: Mr. Matt Swick

VII.B.4. Superintendent's Report

Description: 1. Illinois Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Requests: see attached.

2.DATES TO REMEMBER:
March 3.................................NO SCHOOL-Pulaski Day
March 13-16..........................WHS Spring Musical
March 17...............................Board Meeting C-6PM, O-6:30PM
March 29-April 6....................Spring Break
April 7.....................................School resumes
April 9....................................Early Release/In-Service
April 14..................................Board Meeting C-6PM, O-6:30PM
April 17..................................1st Grade Spring Music Program
April 18-21.............................NO SCHOOL-Easter holiday
April 26...................................Prom walk, Prom
April 29-30.............................WMS Spring Musical
April 30...................................Scholarship Night

3. Fees will remain the same for the 2025-2026 school year as they were for the 2025-2026 school year, and we will enforce a late fee of $25.00 for those who do not pay their fees by the August 7, 2025 deadline.

4. The SOWIC Board Notes for March 2025 are attached.

5. Review Vison 2030.

6. Update the Board on Impact Aid Conference and pending legislation.

VII.C. Treasurer's Report

Description: It is my recommendation that you approve the Treasurer's Report for the month of February 2025, as presented.

Attachments: (1)

Finance February Treasurers Report

3/11/2025 at 3:16 PM

VII.D. Bills and Payroll

Description: It is my recommendation that you approve the bills and payroll for the month of March, 2025, as presented.

VII.E. Imprest Fund

Description: It is my recommendation that you approve the Imprest Fund checks as presented, for the month of February, 2025.

VII.F. Monthly Financial Report

Description: It is my recommendation that you approve the Monthly Financial Report as presented, for February, 2025.

VII.G. Student Activity Fund Reports

Description: It is my recommendation that you approve the Student Activity Fund Reports as presented, for February, 2025.

VII.H. Additions to Support Staff Substitute List for 2024-2025

Description: It is my recommendation that you approve the following Additions to the Support Staff Substitute List for 2024-2025: None at this time.

VII.I. Fundraisers

Description: It is my recommendation that you approve the following Fundraisers:

VII.J. Facility Use

Description: It is my recommendation that you approve the following Facility Use Requests:

VII.K. Donations

Description: It is my recommendation that you accept the following donations:
None at this time.

VII.L. Sale or Disposal of Property No Longer Needed for School Purposes

Description: It is my recommendation that you approve the disposal or sale of the following property no longer needed for school purposes: Track Equipment, Maintenance Equipment, Music Equipment (see attached).

VII.M. Approve IHSA Membership Renewal for 2025-2026, and Authorize Payment of Dues

Description: Mr. Feeney recommends that you approve Mr. Maupin's request to renew the membership in the Illinois High School Association for the 2025-2026 school year, and authorize the payment of dues.

VII.N. Approve IESA Membership Renewal for 2025-2026, and Authorize Payment of Dues

Description: Mr. Feeney recommends that you approve Mr. Spicer's request to renew the membership with the Illinois Elementary School Association for the 2025-2026 school year, and authorize the payment of dues.

VII.O. Approve Athletic and Cheer Summer Camps

Description: It is my recommendation that you approve the following Summer camps:

Volleyball: K - 4^th grade: June 16-18. (11AM - 1PM) Cost: $45.00, 5^th - 8^th grade: June 16-18, 20. (8:00AM - 10AM) Cost: $45.00, 9^th-12^th grade: July 8-10, 15-17, 22-24, 29-31. (9AM-Noon) Cost: $60.00
Cheerleading: Kiddie Camp K - 8^th grade: July 22-24. (8AM - 10AM) Cost: $40.00
Golf: 9^th - 12^th grade: June 12, 19, 26. July 10, 31. (8AM - 11AM) Cost: Free
Football (Flag): 1^st - 8^th grade: June 10, 11, 12, 16, 17. (10AM - 11:30AM) Cost: $50.00, 9^th - 12^th grade: July 1, 2, 7-10, 14-17, 21-23. (8:30AM - 10:30AM) Cost: $50.00
Softball: 2^nd- 5^th grade: June 10-12. (9AM - 10:30AM) Cost: $30.00, 6^th- 8^th grade: June 10-12. (10:30AM - Noon) Cost: $30.00, 9^th- 12^th grade: June 10-12. (Noon - 1:30PM) Cost: $30.00
Wrestling: K - 8^thgrade: June 10-12, 16, 17. (8:30AM - 10AM) Cost: $40.00
Basketball - BOYS: 1^st- 4^th grade: June 9, 10, 13 (1:30PM - 3PM) Cost: $40.00, 5^th - 8^th grade: June 9, 10, 13 (3PM - 4:30PM) Cost: $40.00, 9^th - 12^th grade: June 9, 10, 13, 16, 17, 19, 23, 24, 26 (11:30AM - 1PM) Cost: $40.00
Basketball - GIRLS: 2^nd - 5^th grade: June 4-6. (3:30PM - 5PM) Cost: $40.00, 6^th - 8^th grade: June 4-6. (3:30PM - 5PM) Cost: $40.00, 9^th - 12^th grade: June 9-13, 16-20, 23-27 (9AM - Noon) Cost: $40.00
Baseball: 2^nd - 4^th grade: June 24-26. (9AM - 10:30AM) Cost: $50.00, 5^th - 8^th grade: June 24-26. (10:30AM - Noon) Cost: $50.00, 9^th grade: June 17-19. (10:30AM - Noon) Cost: $50.00
Soccer: K - 4^th grade: June 30. July 1-3. (9AM - 10:30AM) Cost: $40.00, 5^th - 8^th grade: June 30. July 1-3. (10:30AM - Noon) Cost: $40.00, 9^th - 12^th grade: July 7-11. (10AM - 11:30AM) Cost: $40.00
Track: K-12^th grade: July 7-10. (9AM - 10AM) Cost: $30.00

VIII. OTHER ACTION ITEMS

Description: There is a Motion to approve the following Consent Agenda Items as presented:

VIII.A. Approve Consent Agenda Items

Description: It is my recommendation that you approve the Consent Agenda Items.

VIII.B. Personnel

VIII.B.1. Resignations or Terminations

VIII.B.2. Retirements

VIII.B.3. Leaves of Absence

VIII.B.3.a. One WMS 8th grade Science Teacher

Description: Mr. Feeney recommends that you retroactively approve the FMLA request from a WMS 8th grade Science Teacher. The anticipated dates of absence began on February 21st, 2025 through April 11th, 2025. FMLA will be carried out in concurrence with her accumulated sick leave days and any days used beyond exhaustion of sick days will be without pay.

VIII.B.4. Reassignments

VIII.B.5. Recommendations for Employment

VIII.B.5.a. One WHS Volunteer Softball Coach

Description: Mr. Feeney supports Mr. Goff’s recommendation to employ a Wilmington High School volunteer softball coach for the upcoming 2024-2025 season. Employment is pending compliance with all federal, state, and local guidelines.

VIII.B.5.b. One WHS Volunteer Track Coach

Description: Mr. Feeney supports Mr. Goff’s recommendation to employ a Wilmington High School volunteer track coach for the upcoming 2024-2025 season. Employment is pending compliance with all federal, state, and local guidelines.

VIII.B.6. Resolution No. 2-25

Description: Mr. Feeney recommends that you approve Resolution No. 2-25 Authorizing Notice of Reasons and Dismissal of Educational Support Personnel to include Teacher Aides.

VIII.C. Approve Document No. 3-1-25: Employment of Teachers in First Year of Probation, Second Year of Probation, Third Year of Probation, Fourth Year of Probation, and Tenure and Part-Time Teachers for the 2025-2026 school year.

Description: Mr. Feeney recommends that you approve Document No. 3-1-25: Employment of Teachers in First Year of Probation, Second Year of Probation, Third Year of Probation, Fourth Year of Probation, and Tenure and Part-time Teachers for the 2025-2026 school year.

VIII.D. Approve Fees for 2025-2026

Description: It is my recommendation that you approve the fees for the 2025-2026 school year. The following is the list of recommended fees. As a convenience, last year’s fees are included so that you may compare differences:
2024-2025                 2025-2026                 Difference
Pre-School $   50.00                     $   50.00                     + $ 0.00
K-1* $ 125.00                     $ 125.00                     + $ 0.00
2-3 *                                              $ 125.00                     $ 125.00                     + $ 0.00
4-5 *                                              $ 125.00                     $ 125.00                     + $ 0.00
MS Books*                                    $ 125.00                     $ 125.00                     + $ 0.00
MS Art                                             $ 16.00                     $   16.00                     + $ 0.00
MS Industrial Arts                           $ 26.00                     $   26.00                     + $ 0.00
MS Science                                   $   16.00                    $   16.00                     + $ 0.00

Optional Fees
   MS Band $ 20.00                      $ 20.00                      + $ 0.00
   MS Chorus                                 $ 20.00                     $ 20.00                      + $ 0.00
   Band and Chorus (Discount)     $ 35.00                     $ 35.00                      + $ 0.00

9-12 includes textbook Rental     $ 250.00                     $ 250.00                     + $ 0.00
    Insurance, and
    Student Activity Pass

Additional Fees                            2024-2025                  2025-2026                 Difference
   Graduation Cap & Gown          $ 35.00                      $   35.00                     + $ 0.00
   Drivers Education                     $ 200.00                      $ 200.00                   + $ 0.00
   Drivers Ed Permit Fee              $   20.00                    $   20.00                   + $ 0.00
   Parking Fee                              $ 50.00                    $ 50.00                   + $ 0.00
   WILCO                                      $ 100.00                    $ 100.00                   + $ 0.00
Additional Fees Apply for the Following:
Purchase of PE Uniforms, Materials for Special Projects/Activities, Yearbook Pictures,
Yearbook, Field Trips, Sports Pictures

Athletic Activity Passes 2025-2026 No Change
   Single                                        $   40.00                     $ 40.00
   Family                                       $ 120.00                      $ 120.00

Late Fee                                      $ 25.00                     $ 25.00
This late fee will be added to the fees of any and every student paying fees after
August 7, 2025

VIII.E. Approve Wilmington School District Technology Handbook for the 2025-2026 School Year.

Description: Mr. Feeney recommends that you approve the Wilmington School District Technology Handbook for the 2025-2026 school year.

IX. DISCUSSION ITEMS - PRESIDENT'S PREROGATIVE

Description:           Board Policy - Stephanie Southall and C.J. Dziuban

            Facilities Update/Construction Committee - Terry Anderson, Chris Alberico, and Tim Cragg

            Foundation for Excellence - Tim Cragg

            Handbook Committee - Chris Alberico and Lauren Kempes

            IASB Delegate/Legislative Liaison - Peggy Kunz

            Negotiations Committee - Terry Anderson and Peggy Kunz

            TAB/Leadership Committee - Terry Anderson

            Three Rivers Governing Board - Lauren Kempes

            WILCO Board of Control - Peggy Kunz

X. CORRESPONDENCE

Description: None at this time.

XI. ADJOURN

Description: To adjourn until the next special meeting on Monday, April 14, 2025, at 6:30 PM. Closed session will begin at 6:00 PM.

March 17, 2025 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting

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