May 12, 2025 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting
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I. ROLL CALL - 6:00 P.M. - BOARD ROOM
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II. CLOSED SESSION - 6:00 P.M. - CONFERENCE ROOM
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To discuss in closed session and to take action in open session:
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II.A. Collective negotiating matters between the Board of Education and its employees or their representatives.
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II.B. The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees/coaches.
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III. BUDGET AMENDMENT HEARING - 6:15 P.M. - BOARD ROOM
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IV. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG - 6:30 P.M. - BOARD ROOM
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V. APPROVE THE AGENDA
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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, May 12, 2025.
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VI. APPROVE PROCLAMATIONS - WHS Competitive Cheer Team
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VII. OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC INPUT
Description:
Presentation of Proclamations - I.H.S.A. State Cheerleading, 3rd Place
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VIII. CONSENT AGENDA ACTION ITEMS
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VIII.A. Approval of Minutes
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It is my recommendation that you approve the following minutes as presented:
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VIII.A.1. Regular Meeting of April 14, 2025
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VIII.A.2. Closed Meeting of April 14, 2025
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VIII.A.3. Special Abstract Meeting of April 30th, 2025
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VIII.A.4. Special Reorganization Meeting of April 30th, 2025
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VIII.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.
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VIII.B.1. Building Principals' Reports
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Mrs. Beth Norman
Mr. Kevin Mikuce Mr. Adam Spicer Mr. Scott Maupin |
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VIII.B.2. Technology Coordinator's Report
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Mr. Mark Langusch
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VIII.B.3. Curriculum Director's Report
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Mr. Matt Swick
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VIII.B.4. Superintendent's Report
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Mr. Kevin Feeney:
a. Illinois Freedom of Information Act Report: None at this time. b. Dates to Remember: Please see attachment c. As a reminder, the IASA,IASB, IASBO Joint Annual Conference is November 21-23, 2025 in Chicago. Please fill out the sign-up sheet with your attendance information so that Micki can register us when registration opens in June. d. The preliminary 2026 IMRF Rate is 15.17%, and the final rate will be available later this year. e. SOWIC notes. Please see attached. f. Fund Balances as of April 30, 2025: See attachment. |
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VIII.C. Treasurer's Report
Description:
It is my recommendation that you approve the Treasurer's Report for the month of April, 2025, as presented.
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VIII.D. Bills and Payroll
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It is my recommendation that you approve the bills and payroll for the month of May, 2025, as presented.
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VIII.E. Imprest Fund
Description:
It is my recommendation that you approve the Imprest Fund checks as presented, for the month of April, 2025.
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VIII.F. Monthly Financial Report
Description:
It is my recommendation that you approve the Monthly Financial Report as presented, for April, 2025.
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VIII.G. Student Activity Fund Reports
Description:
It is my recommendation that you approve the Student Activity Fund Reports as presented, for April, 2025.
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VIII.H. Additions to the 2024-2025 Substitute Support Staff List
Description:
It is my recommendation that you approve the following additions to the 2024-2025 Support Staff Substitute List: There are none at this time.
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VIII.I. Fundraisers
Description:
It is my recommendation that you approve the following Fundraisers:
1. BRU/SIS/WMS-WePTO: Dining 4 Dollars @ Wilmington Pizzeria. May 13th, 4-7PM. 2. WHS-Student Council: Wristbands; Anything but a Backpack. May 14th, 2025. 3. WMS-8th Grade: Cookie Dough. September 8th-18th, 2025. 4. WMS/WHS-Cheer: Double Good Popcorn. June 4th-7th, 2025. 5. WMS/WHS-Band: Mattress Fundraiser. October 18th, 2025. |
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VIII.J. Facility Use
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It is my recommendation that you approve the following Facility Use Requests:
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VIII.K. Donations
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It is my recommendation that you accept the following donations:
None at this time. |
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VIII.L. Sale or Disposal of Property No Longer Needed for School Purposes
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It is my recommendation that you approve the following items for sale or disposal of property that is no longer needed for school purposes: None at this time.
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VIII.M. Approve First Reading of Board Policies as Amended and Presented
Description:
It is my recommendation that you approve the first reading of the following Board Policies as amended and presented during their first reading:
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VIII.N. Approve Board Policy Review and Monitoring
Description:
It is my recommendation that you approve Board Policy Review and Monitoring
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VIII.O. Approve Participation and Expenses to Attend ESIC Meetings and Conferences, July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026
Description:
It is my recommendation that you approve the participation and expenses for Mr. Feeney and Mr. Swick to attend all ESIC Meetings and Conferences, whether in-state or out-of-state, between July 1, 2025 and June 30, 2026.
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VIII.P. Approve Participation and Expenses to Attend IASA Meetings and Conferences, July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026
Description:
It is my recommendation that you approve the participation and expenses for Mr. Feeney and Mr. Swick to attend the IASA meetings and conferences, whether in-state or out-of-state, between July 1, 2025 and June 30, 2026.
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VIII.Q. Approve the Networking Agreement with Guardian Angel Community Services
Description:
It is my recommendation that you approve the renewal of the annual agreement with Guardian Angel Community Services.
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VIII.R. Approve Document 5-1-25: Reasonable Assurance for Substitutes and Part-Time Employees for the 2025-2026 School Year
Description:
It is my recommendation that you approve Document 5-1-25: Reasonable Assurance for Substitutes and Part-Time Employees for the 2025-2026 School Year. This is to notify substitute teachers and substitute support staff members of our reasonable assurance that their positions will be available to them for the 2025-2026 school year. This includes substitute teachers, cafeteria workers, custodians, clerical workers and library aides.
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IX. OTHER ACTION ITEMS
Description:
There is a Motion to approve the following Consent Agenda Items as presented:
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IX.A. Approve Consent Agenda Items
Description:
It is my recommendation that you approve the Consent Agenda Items.
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IX.B. Personnel
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IX.B.1. Resignations or Terminations
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IX.B.1.a. One Bruning School Custodian
Description:
Mr. Feeney recommends that you approve the letter of resignation submitted by a Bruning School Custodian, which began on May 9th, 2025.
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IX.B.1.b. One Head Coach, WHS Girls Soccer
Description:
Mr. Feeney recommends that you approve the letter of resignation submitted by a Wilmington High School Head-Coach for Girls Soccer.
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IX.B.2. Retirements
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IX.B.3. Leaves of Absence
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IX.B.4. Reassignments
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IX.B.5. Recommendations for Employment
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IX.B.5.a. WMS Summer Volunteer Coaching Staff
Description:
Mr. Feeney supports Mr. Hansen's recommendations for Middle School Volunteer Coaches during the Summer of 2025. No stipend will be paid and employment is pending compliance with all Federal, State and local guidelines.
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IX.C. Approve the Continued Participation in the Regional Safe Schools Program
Description:
It is my recommendation that you approve our continued participation in the Regional Safe Schools Program. The rate will be $28/day for RSSP.
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IX.D. Approve the Participation and Expenses for Mr. Feeney and Dr. Swick to Attend NAFIS and FLISA (7002) Meetings and Conferences, whether in-state or out-of-state, July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026
Description:
It is my recommendation that you approve the participation and expenses for Mr. Feeney and Dr. Swick to attend NAFIS and FLISA (7002) Meetings and Conferences, whether in-state or out-of-state, July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026.
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IX.E. Approve formation of Powerlifting Club at Wilmington High School
Description:
Mr. Feeney supports Mr. Maupin's recommendation to form a Volunteer Powerlifting Club at Wilmington High School for the 2024-2025 school year and beyond, at no cost to the school district.
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IX.F. Approve acceptance of Grant from Constellation for library renovations at Wilmington Middle School
Description:
Mr. Feeney recommends that you approve the acceptance of the Grant from Constellation for renovations to the Wilmington Middle School library and Authorize Implementation of the Project.
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IX.G. Approve the renewal of the Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Wilmington
Description:
Mr. Feeney recommends that you approve the renewal of the Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Wilmington for Resource Officer services to begin at the start of the 2025-2026 school year through the conclusion of the 2028-2029 school year.
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IX.H. Approve the sale of the 2024-2025 Building Trades house
Description:
Mr. Feeney recommends that you approve the offer submitted for the sale of the 2024-2025 Building Trades house.
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IX.I. Approve 3-Tear Contract with Riverside Orthopedic Specialists
Description:
Mr. Feeney recommends that you approve the three-year contract with Riverside Orthopedic Specialists beginning August 1, 2025.
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X. DISCUSSION ITEMS - PRESIDENT'S PREROGATIVE
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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 |
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XI. CORRESPONDENCE
Description:
None at this time.
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XII. ADJOURN
Description:
To adjourn until the next regular meeting on Monday, June 9, 2025, at 6:30 PM. Closed session will begin at 6:00 PM. Budget Hearing will begin at 6:15 PM.
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