Public Meeting Agenda: October 19, 2026 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. Litigation that is probable or imminent.

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, October 19, 2026.

V. OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC INPUT

V.A. Sarah Sparenberg, WHS Music Teacher: NY City Student Trip

VI. CONSENT AGENDA ACTION ITEMS

VI.A. Approval of Minutes

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

VI.A.1. Regular Meeting September 14, 2026

VI.A.2. Closed Meeting September 14, 2026

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.

VI.B.1. Building Principals' Reports

Description: Mrs. Beth Norman - ABSENT, Attending IPA Conference
Mr. Kevin Mikuce - ABSENT, Attending IPA Conference
Mrs. Tori Bailey
Mr. Scott Maupin

VI.B.2. Technology Coordinator's Report

Description: Mr. Mark Langusch

VI.B.3. Curriculum Director's Report

Description: Mr. Adam Spicer

VI.B.4. Superintendent's Report

Description: Mr. Kevin Feeney

Illinois Freedom of Information Reports: On September 7, 2026, CT Mills, representing the Educator Support Network, submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to Adam Spicer seeking direct phone numbers and extensions for Central Office and District Administration staff. The following day, on September 8, 2026, Adam Spicer requested additional information from the sender to verify that it was a legitimate, human-generated request. After a delay, CT Mills responded on October 12, 2026, to confirm their identity as a human requester. The district officially fulfilled and closed the request on October 13, 2026, when Adam Spicer provided the requester with a link to the district website, which hosts all of the public contact information and extensions originally sought.

     2.   Dates to Remember:
            October 7:EARLY DISMISSAL: Staff Improvement Day (BRU 11am, SIS/WHS 11:15am, WMS 11:20am)
            October 12: NO SCHOOL: Columbus Day
            October 21: NHS Inductions @ 7pm
            October 26-30: Red Ribbon Week (Bruning/SIS/WMS)
            October 24 & 25: WHS Fall play
            October 30: Halloween Parades/Parties (Bruning/SIS)
            October 30: EARLY DISMISSAL: Staff Improvement Day (BRU 11am, SIS/WHS 11:15am, WMS 11:20am)
            November 5................Parent/Teacher Conferences (3-7pm) - EARLY DISMISSAL (BRU 1:30pm, SIS/WHS 1:45pm, WMS 1:50pm)
            November 6: NO SCHOOL: Parent/Teacher Conferences (9-Noon)
            November 9: School Board Meeting; School Board Members Day observed
            November 11: NO SCHOOL: Veterans Day
            November 25-27: NO SCHOOL: Thanksgiving Break
    3. IASB has notified us that November 15, 2026 is School Board Members 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 9th 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. Mr. Feeney will provide update on Federal Properties and NAFIS.

       8. Fund balances as of September 30, 2026 are attached.

VI.C. Treasurer's Report

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

VI.D. Bills and Payroll

Description: It is my recommendation that you approve the bills and payroll for the month of September and October 2026, as presented.

VI.E. Imprest Fund

Description: It is my recommendation that you approve the Imprest Fund checks as presented, for the month of September 2026.

VI.F. Monthly Financial Report

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

VI.G. Student Activity Fund Reports

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

VI.H. Additions to the 2026-2027 Substitute Lists

Description: To approve the auditions to the 2026-2027 Substitutes Lists: None at this time.

VI.I. Fundraisers

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

VI.J. Facility Use

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

VI.K. Donations

Description: There are none at this time.

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

Description: There are none at this time.

VI.M. 2026-2027 Early Graduation Request

Description: Enclosed is a copy of Mr. Maupin’s recommendation for the 2026-2027 early graduation request. It is my recommendation that the students listed be allowed to graduate in December, 2026 if they meet all the graduation requirements of Wilmington School District No. 209-U and the requirements set forth by the State of Illinois.

VII. OTHER ACTION ITEMS

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

VII.A. Approve Consent Agenda Items

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

VII.B. Personnel

VII.B.1. Resignations or Terminations

VII.B.1.a. One WMS Softball Head Coach / WHS Softball Assistant Coach

Description: Mr. Feeney supports the letter of resignation submitted by one Wilmington Middle School Softball Head Coach, effective immediately, and WHS Softball Assistant Coach, effective at the conclusion of the 2027 season

VII.B.2. Retirements

VII.B.3. Leaves of Absence

VII.B.3.a. One WHS Custodian

Description: It is Mr. Feeney’s recommendation that you retroactively approve the FMLA request submitted by a WHS Custodian, which went into effect on September 18th, 2026. FMLA will be carried out in concurrence with his accumulated sick leave days and any days used beyond exhaustion of sick days will be without pay.

VII.B.4. Reassignments

VII.B.4.a. One Bruning Cafeteria server

Description: Mr. Feeney supports the reassignment of a Bruning cafeteria server from 3-hours to 5.5 hours, which went into effect on August 19th, 2026.

VII.B.5. Recommendations for Employment

VII.B.5.a. One WHS Volunteer Wrestling Coach

Description: Mr. Feeney supports Mr. Goff's recommendation to employ a Volunteer Wrestling Coach at Wilmington High School for the 2026-2027 season. Employment is pending compliance with all federal, state, and local guidelines.

VII.B.5.b. One WHS Softball Head Coach

Description: Mr. Feeney supports Mr. Goff's recommendation to employ a Softball Head Coach at Wilmington High School Employment is pending compliance with all federal, state, and local guidelines.

VII.C. Approve Resolution No 11-26: Resolution to Appoint Delegate to the IASB Delegate Assembly

Description: It is Mr. Feeney's recommendation that you approve Resolution No 11-26; Resolution to Appoint Peggy Kunz-Dore as a Delegate to the Illinois Association of School Boards Delegate Assembly

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 for the 2026-2027 school year.

VII.E. 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.

VII.F. Approve Solar Proposal

Description: It is Mr. Feeney's recommendation to approve the Distributed Generation Energy Services Agreement with Nania Energy, Inc., to develop and administer a Request for Proposals and assist in evaluating proposals for a potential on-site solar Power Purchase Agreement at Wilmington High School. Approval is contingent upon satisfactory review by the district’s attorney and reference checks with other school districts that have utilized Nania’s services.

VIII. DISCUSSION ITEMS - PRESIDENT'S PREROGATIVE

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

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

IX. CORRESPONDENCE

Description: None at this time.

X. ADJOURN

Description: To adjourn until the next special meeting on Monday, November 9, 2026, at 6:30 PM. Closed session will begin at 6:00 PM.

October 19, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting

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