September 8, 2025 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting

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

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, September 8, 2025.

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

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

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

Description:  Mr. Mark Langusch

Description:  Mr. Matt Swick

Description:  1. Illinois Freedom of Information Act Requests:
     1. One FOIA Request was sent by Jacob Long of PublicDataResearch.org requesting access to and a copy of a listing of all Wilmington CUSD209U names, job titles and start dates of all current employees. The purpose of this request is to use the data to conduct surveys, analyze educational trends and support educational outreach efforts. Dr. Swick responded, providing an excel spreadsheet of employee names and hire dates, as well as the link to our school website with instructions on where to find a directory of current staff members.  
     2. One FOIA Request was sent by Tony Walk of the Chicago Laborer’s District Council requesting copy of the Documentation stating the awarded contractor for the Wilmington High School Building Trades project. Dr. Swick responded, providing a copy of the letter sent to Muffler Concrete confirming the acceptance of their BID for concrete work for the 2025-2026 Building Trades house.

2. The school year is off to a good start. We thank the Board for your support during the Teacher Institute days.
  
3. Dates to Remember:  
    September 1: Labor Day - NO SCHOOL
    September 8: Board Meeting (Closed 5:30, Budget Hearing 6:15, Open 6:30)
    September 10: Early Dismissal (BRU 11am, SIS/WHS 11:15am, WMS          11:20am)
     September 22-26: Homecoming week
     September 26: Early Dismissal 1:50pm  Homecoming Parade @ 3:00
     September 27: Homecoming Dance 7-10pm
     September 28: Wilmington Night Out-Wilmington Police Department 2-5pm        October 8: Early Dismissal (BRU 1:30pm, SIS/WHS 1:45pm, WMS 1:50pm)
     October 13: Columbus Day - NO SCHOOL
     October 15: Tri-M Inductions 4-7pm
     October 16: Volley 4 A Cure 3-11pm
     October 18: Mattress Fundraiser 6am-7pm
     October 20: Board Meeting (Closed 6:00, Open 6:30pm)
     October 22: NHS Inductions 7-9pm

4.      Discussion Item - Last year was the twenty-eighth year that we offered the staff flu shots. I believe that they were worthwhile. Last year the Board paid for half the cost of the flu shot for the employee. I would like to offer them to our staff again this year. The shots will be given on September 30^th at 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm in the District Office, at no cost to the employee.

5.         Special education notes submitted by SOWIC.

6.         Federal Impact Funding Update

7.         Fund balances as of August 30^th, 2025 are attached

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

Description:  It is my recommendation that you approve the bills for August and September 2025, as well as payroll bills for August 15th and August 30th payroll, and authorize the September 15 and 30th, 2025 payrolls.

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

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

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

Description:  It is my recommendation that you approve the following Additions to the 2025-2026 Support Staff Substitute Lists: There are none at this time.
 

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

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

Description:  It is my recommendation that you accept the following donations: None

Description:  There are none at this time.

Description:  The report must be presented at a regularly scheduled school board meeting and posted on the website on or before October 1^st. It is my recommendation to review and approve the report.
1. Public Act 96-0434
2. Illinois School Code 5/10-20.47 and 5/34-18.38
3. Public Act 97-0609
 

Description:  It is my recommendation that you approve Bruning and SIS’s continued participation in Backpack Buddies Program. 
 

Description:  4:140 Waiver of Student Fees

Description:  1.      2:120-E1 Guidelines for Serving as a Mentor to a New Board Member
                   2.     1:30 Board-Superintendent Relationship
                   3.     2:220-E4 Open Meeting Minutes
4.     2:220-E7 Access to Closed Meeting Minutes and Verbatim Recordings
5.     2:240-E1 PRESS Issue Updates
6.     2:240-E2 Developing Local Policy
7.     2:80 Board Member Oath and Conduct
8.     7:140 Search and Seizure
9.     7:300 Extracurricular Athletics
10.   8:80 Gifts to the District 
            Review and Monitoring:
                   11.   1:10 School District Legal Status
                   12.   1:20 District Organization, Operations and Cooperative Agreements
13.   1:30 School District Philosophy
14.   2:10 School District Governance
15.   2:125-E3 Resolution to Regulate Expense Reimbursements
16.   2:240 Board Policy Development
17.   3:30 Chain of Command
18.   4:180 Pandemic Preparedness; Management; Recovery
19.   4:50 Payment Procedures
20.   4:90 Student Activity and Fiduciary Funds
21.   5:20-E Resolution to Prohibit Sexual Harassment
22.   5:270 Employment At-Will, Compensation, and Assignment
23.   7:130 Student Rights and Responsibilities
24.   7:325 Student Fundraising Activities
25.   7:40 Nonpublic School Students, Including Parochial and Home-Schooled
26.   7:90 Release During School Hours
27.   8:110 Public Suggestions and Concerns

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

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

Description:  Mr. Feeney recommends that you approve the letter of resignation submitted by a Wilmington High School Assistant Musical Director, effective September 8th, 2025.

Description:  Mr. Feeney recommends that approve the leave of absence request submitted by a Bruning Elementary and Stevens Intermediate School RTI Coordinator. Their leave will begin on September 4, 2025 and continue through September 19^th, 2025

Description:  Mr. Feeney supports the leave of absence request submitted by a WHS librarian, which will begin on September 4, 2025 and run through November 3, 2025.

Description:  Mr. Feeney recommends that you approve the employment of a WHS Industrial Education Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. Employment is pending compliance with all local, state and federal guidelines.

Description:  Mr. Feeney supports Mr. Spicer's recommendation to employ a WMS 8th Grade Head Coach for Boys Basketball for the 2025-2026 School Year. Employment is pending compliance with all federal, state and local guidelines. 

Description:  Mr. Feeney supports Mr. Spicer's recommendation to employ an Assistant Volunteer 8th Grade Boys Basketball Coach for the 2025-2026 school year.

Description:  Mr. Feeney supports Mr. Spicer's recommendation to employ a 7th Grade Boys Basketball Coach at Wilmington Middle School for the 2025-2026 school year.

Description:  It is Mr. Feeney's recommendation to approve the submission of the FY-25 Audit and the printing of the Annual Financial Report.
 

Description:  It is my recommendation that you approve Resolution No.13-25: Adoption of the 2025-2026 Budget 
 

Description:  It is my recommendation that you approve the renewal of the Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Wilmington for Crossing Guards and additional security services for the 2025-2026 school year.
 

Description:  Mr. Feeneys supports Mr. Maupin's recommendation to approve the hiring of a building trades consultant for the 2025-2026 building trades house.

Description:  Board Policy – Stephanie Southall, C.J. Dziuban
       1. First Reading of Board Poicies, new verbiage added
       2. Second Reading of Board Policies
Facilities Update/Construction Committee – Terry Anderson, Chris Alberico, Tim Cragg
Foundation for Excellence – Tim Cragg
Handbook Committee – Chris Alberico, Lauren Kempes
IASB Delegate/Legislative Liaison – Peggy Kunz
Negotiations Committee – Terry Anderson, Peggy Kunz
TAB/Leadership Committee – Terry Anderson
Three Rivers Governing Board – Lauren Kempes
WILCO Board of Control – Peggy Kunz 

Description:  None at this time.

Description:  To adjourn until the next regular meeting on Monday, October 20, 2025, at 6:30 PM. Closed session will begin at 6:00 PM.