October 20, 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
Description:
To discuss in closed session and to take action in open session:
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II.A. Litigation that is probable or imminent.
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II.B. The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees/coaches.
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III. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG - 6:30 P.M. - BOARD ROOM
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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, October 20, 2025.
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V. OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC INPUT
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V.A. Seth Crackel - Nania Energy
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Seth Crackel from Nania Energy with a presentation regarding electricity costs.
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V.B. Kevin Heid - Stifel Public Finance
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Kevin Heid from Stifel Public Finance with a presentation regarding refunding analysis of our 2019 bonds.
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VI. CONSENT AGENDA ACTION ITEMS
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VI.A. Approval of Minutes
Description:
It is my recommendation that you approve the following minutes as presented:
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VI.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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VI.B.1. Building Principals' Reports
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Mrs. Beth Norman
Mr. Kevin Mikuce Mr. Adam Spicer-Absent-Attending IPA Conference Mr. Scott Maupin-Absent-Attending IPA Conference |
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VI.B.2. Technology Coordinator's Report
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Mr. Mark Langusch
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VI.B.3. Curriculum Director's Report
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Mr. Matt Swick
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VI.B.4. Superintendent's Report
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Mr. Kevin Feeney
1. Illinois Freedom of Information Reports: None at this time. 2. Dates to Remember: October 22................NHS Inductions @ 7pm October 27-31............Red Ribbon Week (Bruning/SIS/WMS) October 25 & 26........WHS Fall play October 31................Halloween Parades/Parties (Bruning/SIS) October 31.................Staff Improvement Day, EARLY DISMISSAL (BRU 11am, SIS/WHS 11:15am, WMS 11:20am) November 6.............Parent/Teacher Conferences (3-7pm) - EARLY DIsmissal (BRU 1:30pm, SIS/WHS 1:45pm, WMS 1:50pm) November 7...............Parent/Teacher Conferences (9-Noon) -NO SCHOOL November 10.............School Board Meeting; School Board Members Day observed November 11..............Veterans Day - NO SCHOOL November 26-28..........Thanksgiving Break- No School 3. IASB has notified us that November 15, 2025 is School Board Member Day. In recognition of School Board Members Day and your service to the students of the Wilmington School District, we are planning the following activities for the November 10th Board meeting-6:30 p.m. Board Meeting Opportunity for Public Input: Recognition of Board members 4. Mr. Feeney has indicated that our Title I and Preschool for All grant have been approved. We will continue to make amendments to each grant as necessary throughout the school year. 5. Mr. Feeney is recommending that you give approval to post a tentative Levy on the District 209U website not less than 30 consecutive days before the Levy adoption per Public Act 103-1018. 6. Mr. Feeney is recommending that you approve the Wilmington School District’s School Improvement Plans as presented. 7. Fund balances as of September 30, 2025 are attached. |
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VI.C. Treasurer's Report
Description:
It is my recommendation that you approve the Treasurer's Report for the month of September 2025, as presented.
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VI.D. Bills and Payroll
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It is my recommendation that you approve the bills and payroll for the month of September and October 2025, as presented.
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VI.E. Imprest Fund
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It is my recommendation that you approve the Imprest Fund checks as presented, for the month of September 2025.
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VI.F. Monthly Financial Report
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It is my recommendation that you approve the Monthly Financial Report as presented, for September 2025.
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VI.G. Student Activity Fund Reports
Description:
It is my recommendation that you approve the Student Activity Fund Reports as presented, for September, 2025.
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VI.H. Additions to the 2025-2026 Substitute Lists
Description:
To approve the auditions to the 2025-2026 Substitutes Lists: None at this time.
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VI.I. Fundraisers
Description:
It is my recommendation that you approve the following Fundraisers:
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VI.J. Facility Use
Description:
It is my recommendation that you approve the following Facility Use Requests:
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VI.K. Donations
Description:
It is my recommendation that you accept the following donations:
1. $1,000 donation by check to WMS Track and Field. 2. $5,000 donation by check to School Lunch Accounts. |
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VI.L. Sale or Disposal of Property No Longer Needed for School Purposes
Description:
There are none at this time.
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VI.M. 2025-2026 Early Graduation Request
Description:
Enclosed is a copy of Mr. Maupin’s recommendation for the 2025-2026 early graduation request. It is my recommendation that the students listed be allowed to graduate in December, 2025 if they meet all the graduation requirements of Wilmington School District No. 209-U and the requirements set forth by the State of Illinois.
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VI.N. Application for Summer School State Aid
Description:
It is my recommendation to authorize the claim for Special Education students attending summer school out-of-district.
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VI.O. Approve the Second Reading and Adoption of Board Policies as Amended and Presented
Description:
To approve the second reading of Board Policies:
4:140 - Waiver of Student Fees |
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VI.P. Approve Board Policies as amended and presented during their first and second readings.
Description:
To approve Board Policies as amended and presented during their first and second readings:
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 |
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VII. OTHER ACTION ITEMS
Description:
There is a Motion to approve the following Consent Agenda Items as presented:
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VII.A. Approve Consent Agenda Items
Description:
It is my recommendation that you approve the Consent Agenda Items.
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VII.B. Personnel
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VII.B.1. Resignations or Terminations
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VII.B.1.a. One WMS 8th Grade Volleyball Coach
Description:
Mr. Feeney supports the letter of resignation submitted by one Wilmington Middle School 8th Grade Volleyball Coach, which will go into effect immediatley.
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VII.B.2. Retirements
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VII.B.3. Leaves of Absence
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VII.B.3.a. One WHS P.E. Teacher
Description:
It is Mr. Feeney’s recommendation that you approve the FMLA request submitted by a WHS P.E. Teacher. Her leave will begin on December 10th and run through December 19, 2025.
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VII.B.3.b. One School District Cook
Description:
It is Mr. Feeney’s recommendation that you retroactively approve the Intermittent FMLA request submitted by a Wilmington School District Cook. Her leave began on September 9th, 2025 and will run intermittently over the next 6 months.
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VII.B.4. Reassignments
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VII.B.5. Recommendations for Employment
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VII.B.5.a. One WMS Play Sponsor
Description:
Mr. Feeney supports Mr. Spicer's recommendation to employ a play sponsor at Wilmington Middle School for the 2025-2026 school year. Employment is pending compliance with all federal, state, and local guidelines.
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VII.B.5.b. One WMS 6th Grade Volleyball Coach
Description:
Mr. Feeney supports Mr. Spicer's recommendation to employ a 6th garden volleyball coach at Wilmington Middle School for the 2025-2026 school term. Employment is pending compliance with all federal, state, and local guidelines.
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VII.B.5.c. One WMS Assistant Wrestling Coach
Description:
Mr. Feeney supports Mr. Spicer's recommendation to an Assistant Wrestling Coach at Wilmington Middle School for the 2025-2026 school term. Employment is pending compliance with all federal, state, and local guidelines.
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VII.C. Approve Posting a Tentative Levy on the District 209U Website
Description:
It is Mr. Feeney's recommendation that you approve posting the tentative Levy on the District 209U website not less than 30 consecutive days before the Levy adoption per Public Act 103-1018.
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VII.D. School Improvement Plans
Description:
It is my recommendation that you approve the School Improvement Plans for Bruning Elementary School, L.J. Stevens Intermediate School, Wilmington Middle School, and Wilmington High School.
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VII.E. Approve Safe Routes to School Grant through the City of Wilmington
Description:
It is Mr. Feeney’s recommendation that you approve the request for support of the Safe Routes to School Grant through the City of Wilmington.
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VII.F. Approve Mack & Associates P.C. Proposal for Continued Service
Description:
It is Mr. Feeney’s recommendation that you approve the contract agreement with Mack and Associates for auditing services for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2026, June 30, 2027, and June 30, 2028.
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VII.G. Approve the negotiation and execution of contracts with Nania Energy
Description:
It is Mr. Feeney's recommendation that you approve Wilmington School District to negotiate and execute agreements with Nania Energy Supply beginning in January of 2026, not to exceed 48 months.
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VII.H. Approve Resolution No 14-25; Property Tax Appeal
Description:
It is Mr. Feeney's recommendation that you approve Resolution No 14-25; Property Tax Appeal.
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VIII. DISCUSSION ITEMS - PRESIDENT'S PREROGATIVE
Description:
Board Policy - Stephanie Southall and C.J. Dziuban
1. Second Reading of Board Policies 2. Approval of Board Policies Facilities Update/Construction Committee - Chris Alberico, Terry Anderson and Tim Cragg Foundation for Excellence - Tim Cragg Handbook Committee - Lauren Kempes and Chris Alberico 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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IX. CORRESPONDENCE
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1. Bill Francis from the Foundation for Excellence sent a thank you card for the donation made to the Foundation in memory of Marianne Brooks.
2. Tom Madden expressed his appreciation for the support given by the Board of Education regarding Impact aid over the past several years, and for the recent nomination and financial assistance with travel expenses during the NAFIS 2025 Fall Conference to DC. |
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X. ADJOURN
Description:
To adjourn until the next special meeting on Monday, November 10, 2025, at 6:30 PM. Closed session will begin at 6:00 PM.
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