August 10, 2026 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, August 10, 2026.

Description:  It is Mr. Feeney's recommendation that you approve proclamations that will be presented to the 2025-2026 IESA and IHSA State Track & Field medalists and coaches.

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, Curriculum Director's, and Superintendent's Reports, as presented.

Description:  Mrs. Beth Norman
Mr. Kevin Mikuce
Mrs. Tori Bailey
Mr. Scott Maupin

Description:  Mr. Mark Langusch

Description:  Mr. Adam Spicer

Description:  1.    Illinois Freedom of Information Act Report: One FOIA request was submitted via email on April 4^th, 2026 by Justin Wenig at starbridgefoiarecords.com requesting copies of all executed contracts, purchase agreements, and purchase orders with Professional Learning/Development services including any exhibits, addenda, or amendments that are in effect or have been in effect in the last 3 years. This request was sent to the spam folder of our FOIA Officer, who found the email on June 25^th and responded that the information requested was not applicable to the Wilmington School District.

2.   The NSBA Annual Conference is April 2-4, 2027 in Washington, DC. Please use the sign-up sheet on the conference room table to indicate whether or not you would like to attend the conference.

3.   Dates to Remember:          
August 5                    Fee Day 2pm-6pm
August 12                  New Teacher Orientation - District Board Room - 8:15am-3pm
August 13                  Admin Academy - District Board Room - 8:30am - 11:30am
August 14                  Purple & White Night, 6pm @ Jeff Reents Stadium
August 17                  Welcome Back Institute - 8am - 3pm
August 17                  OPEN HOUSE
                                    BRU - 4pm-5pm
                                    SIS - 4:30pm-5:30pm
                                    WMS - 5pm-6pm
                                    WHS (Freshman) - 5:30pm-6:30pm
 August 18                  Institute- 8am-3pm
August 19                  First Day of Student Attendance (Pre-Kindergarten - 12)
September 7             NO SCHOOL - Labor Day
September 9             Early Release - BRU @ 11am, SIS/WHS @ 11:15am, WMS @ 11:20am
September 14           Board of Education Meeting (OPEN 6:30pm, CLOSED 6pm)
September 21-26     HOMECOMING WEEK
September 25           Early Release - BRU @ 1:30pm, SIS/WHS @ 1:45pm, WMS @ 1:50pm
                                                Homecoming Parade - 3pm

4.    Updates:
        1. Summer maintenance projects
                  -WMS Library Renovation
                  -WHS Exterior Renovation
                  -WHS Parking Lots
                  -BRU Asbestos Abatement

5.    Fund Balances as of June 30^th and July 31^st are attached.

 

Description:  It is my recommendation that you approve the Treasurer's Report for the month of June and July, 2026, as presented.

Description:  It is Mr. Feeney’s recommendation that you ratify the payroll remittances for June 15 & 30, July 15 & 31, 2026 and approve the bills for the months of June and July, 2026.
 

Description:  It is my recommendation that you approve the Imprest Fund checks as presented, for the months of June and July, 2026.

Description:  It is my recommendation that you approve the Monthly Financial Report as presented, for June and July, 2026.

Description:  It is my recommendation that you approve the Student Activity Fund Reports as presented, for June and July, 2026.

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:
there are none at this time.

Description:  It is Mr. Feeney’s recommendation that you approve the following items for sale or disposal of property that are no longer needed for school purposes: 
1. WMS: Library furniture, see attached list.
 

Description:  Annually, School Boards are to review hazardous conditions and certify to the State whether or not the hazardous conditions remain unchanged.  It is Mr. Feeney and Mrs. Norman's recommendation that you certify the routes remain unchanged from those approved as of August 2018.  There is a motion to approve the Hazardous Conditions for the 2026-2027 school year, as attached.

Description:  Mr. Feeney supports Mr. Spicer's recommendation to approve the Annual Safety Review Report from the Safety Committee meeting held August 7, 2026, and to file the report with the Will County ROE.

Description:  Mr. Feeney supports Mr. Hansen and Mr. Goff's recommendations for WHS and WMS athletic team overnight trips for the 2026-2027 school term, if the athletes qualify for competition requiring the trips.

Description:  I support Mr. Mikuce's and Mrs. Norman’s recommendation to approve an after-school art program, Young Rembrandts, at Steven's Intermediate and Bruning Elementary for the 2026-2027 school year.
 

Description:  Mr. Feeney recommends that you approve First Reading of Board Policies as Amended and Presented:
1.    2:230 Public Participation at Board of Education Meetings and Petitions to the Board
2.    5:70 Religious Holidays
3.    5:240 Suspensions
4.    6:70 Teaching About Religions
5.    6:80 Teaching About Controversial Issues
6.    6:190 Extracurricular and Co-Curricular Activities
7.    7:130 Student Rights and Responsibilities
8.    8:70 Accommodating Individuals with disabilities
9.    2:120-E3 Resolution to Appoint a Delegate to the Illinois Association of School Boards Delegate Assembly
10.  2:70-E Checklist for Filling Board Vacancies by Appointment
11.  2:220-E1 Board Treatment of Closed Meeting Verbatim Recordings and Minutes
12.  2:220-E3 Closed Meeting Minutes
13.  2:220-E5 Semi-Annual Review of Closed Meeting Minutes
14.  2:220-E8 Board of Education Records Maintenance Requirements and FAQ’s
15.  7:330 Student Use of Buildings-Equal Access
 

Description:  It is Mr. Feeney's recommendation that you approve the following Board Policies undergoing Review and Monitoring:
1.    2:30 School District Elections
       2.    3:40 Superintendent
       3.    3:50 Administrative Personnel Other than the Superintendent
       4.    3:60 Administrative Responsibility of the Building Principal
       5.    4:120 Food Services
       6.    4:175 Convicted Child Sex Offender: Screening; Notifications
       7.    5:40 Communicable and Chronic Infectious Disease
       8.    5:110 Recognition for Service
       9.    5:140 Solicitations By or From Staff
       10.  5:185 Family and Medical Leave
       11.  7:30 Student Assignment and Intra-District Transfer
       12.  7:80 Release Time for Religious Instruction/Observation
       13.  7:345 Use of Educational Technologies; Student Date Privacy and Security
 

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 employment of a part-time nurse's assistant for the 2026-2027 school year. Employment is pending compliance with all local, state and federal guidelines.

Description:  Mr. Feeney supports the employment of a 3-hour Cafeteria worker at Stevens Intermediate School for the 2026-2027 school year, effective August 17, 2026. Employment is pending compliance with all local, state and federal guidelines.
 

Description:  Mr Feeney supports the employment of a 3-hour Cafeteria worker at Wilmington Middle School for the 2026-2027 school year, effective August 17, 2026. Employment is pending compliance with all local, state and federal guidelines.
 

Description:  Mr. Feeney recommends that you approve the Substitute Teachers authorized by the Will County ROE and the Substitute Support Staff List for the 2026-2027 school year, Document 8-1-26.
 

Description:  Mrs. Bailey and Mr. Hansen have submitted recommendations for Wilmington Middle School co-curricular coaching and club sponsorship for the 2026-2027 school term.Stipends as determined by the current collective bargaining agreement and employment are pending completion of all paperwork, and meeting all local, state and federal guidelines.

Description:  Mr. Maupin and Mr. Goff have submitted recommendations for Wilmington High School co-curricular coaching and club sponsorship for the 2026-2027 school term. Stipends as determined by the current collective bargaining agreement and employment are pending completion of all paperwork, and meeting all local, state and federal guidelines.

Description:  Mr. Feeney supports Mrs. Bailey, Mr. Mikuce and Mrs. Norman's recommendations for the employment of Teacher Aides during the 2026-2027 school term, pending completion of all paperwork, and meeting all local, state and federal guidelines.
            
 

Description:  It is my recommendation that you approve the agreement with SOWIC for lunch prices during the 2026-2027 school term. (Free meals: $4.85. Adult: $4.50)

Description:  It is my recommendation that you approve the agreement with SOWIC for breakfast prices during the 2026-2027 school term. (Free meals: $3.05. Adult: $3.25)

Description:  Mr. Feeney supports Mrs. Roth's recommendation to retain Chapman and Cutler to perform and file our annual Continuing Disclosure report.
 

Description:  Mr. Feeney recommends you approve Resolution No 9-26; Designating Signatories on District Accounts, which will approve signers on all accounts and investments and the requirement of two signatures on any activity fund check that is $1,500 or more.

Description:  Board Policy – Stephanie Southall and C.J. Dziuban
1. First Reading of Board Policies
2. Review and Monitoring 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 regular meeting on September 14, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. Closed Session will be at 6:00 p.m. The Public Hearing on the budget will be at 6:15 p.m.