November 9, 2026 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. 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, November 9, 2026.
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V. OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC INPUT
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V.A. Recognition of the Wilmington School District 209U Board of Education
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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
Description:
Mrs. Beth Norman
Mr. Kevin Mikuce Mrs. Tori Bailey Mr. Scott Maupin |
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VI.B.2. Technology Coordinator's Report
Description:
Mr. Mark Langusch
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VI.B.3. Curriculum Director's Report
Description:
Mr. Adam Spicer
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VI.B.4. Superintendent's Report
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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 October 2026, as presented.
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VI.D. Bills and Payroll
Description:
It is my recommendation that you approve the bills and payroll for October and November, 2026 as presented.
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VI.E. Imprest Fund
Description:
It is my recommendation that you approve the Imprest Fund checks as presented, for the month of October 2026.
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VI.F. Monthly Financial Report
Description:
It is my recommendation that you approve the Monthly Financial Report as presented for October 2026.
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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 October 2026.
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VI.H. Additions to the 2026-2027 Substitute List
Description:
It is my recommendation that you approve the following additions to the 2026-2027 Substitute Support Staff List
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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: None at this time.
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VI.L. Sale or Disposal of Property No Longer Needed for School Purposes
Description:
It is my recommendation that you approve the sale, disposal, or trade of the following property no longer needed for school purposes, for property of similar value:
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VI.L.1. 1. Old Softball Jerseys, to be sold as a fundraising opportunity.
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VI.M. Approve Scheduling the Truth-In-Taxation Hearing for December 14, 2026 at 6:15 p.m.
Description:
We are compiling information from the Assessors to prepare our 2026 levy. In order to make sure that we access all the dollars available to us, it is Mr. Feeney’s recommendation that we hold a Truth-In-Taxation Hearing on December 14, 2026 at 6:15 P.M. The 2026 Estimated Levy and Calendar are included among the agenda attachments.
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VI.N. Approve Curriculum- Program of Studies for the 2027-2028 School Year
Description:
It is my recommendation that you approve the Wilmington High School Program of Studies for the 2027-2028 school year as submitted by Mr. Kevin Feeney and Mr. Scott Maupin.
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VI.O. Authorize annual renewal payment to ESIC
Description:
Mr. Feeney recommends that you authorize the annual renewal payment to Educational School Insurance Cooperative in the amount of $242,179.00, due by December 14, 2026.
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VI.P. To Approve the First Reading of Board Policies as amended and presented
Description:
1. 2:150 Committees 2. 3:60 Administrative Responsibility of the Building Principal 3. 4:10 Fiscal and Business Management 4. 4:80 Accounting and Audits 5. 4:110 Transportation 6. 4:170 Safety 7. 5:10 Equal Employment Opportunity and Minority Recruitment 8. 5:80 Court Duty 9. 5:100 Staff Development Program 10. 5:120 Employee Ethics; Code of Professional Conduct; and Conflict of Interest 11. 5:200 Terms and Conditions of Employment and Dismissal 12. 5:220 Substitute Teachers 13. 6:60 Curriculum Content 14. 6:120 Education of Children with Disabilities 15. 6:180 Extended Instructional Programs 16. 6:235 Access to Electronic Networks 17. 6:315 High School Credit for Students in Grade 7 or 8 18. 7:10 Equal Educational Opportunities 19. 7:50 School Admissions and Student Transfers To and From Non-District Schools 20. 7:150 Agency and Law Enforcement Requests 21. 7:160 Student Appearance 22. 7:190 Student Behavior 23. 7:195 Wireless Communication Devices 24. 7:270 Administering Medicines to Students 25. 7:290 Suicide and Depression Awareness and Prevention |
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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 Bruning Elementary School Part-time custodian
Description:
Mr. Feeney supports the letter of resignation submitted by a Bruning Elementary School Part-time custodian, effective November 1st, 2026.
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VII.B.2. Retirements
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VII.B.3. Leaves of Absence
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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 WHS Girls Basketball Volunteer Coach
Description:
Mr. Feeney supports Mr. Goff's recommendation to employ a volunteer girls basketball coach at Wilmington High School for the 2026-2027 season.
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VII.C. Approve Resolution No 12-26, Property Tax Appeal
Description:
It is Mr. Feeney's recommendation that you approve Resolution No 12-26; Property Tax Appeal.
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VII.D. Approve Student trip to New York City during the summer of 2028.
Description:
Mr. Feeney supports Mr. Maupins recommendation to approve a student trip to New York City during the summer of 2028.
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VII.E. Authorize preparation and submission of an application for the ISBE School Maintenance Matching Grant
Description:
It is my recommendation that you authorize the preparation and submission of an application for the ISBE School Maintenance Matching Grant for repairs to the Wilmington Midle School parking lot, including asphalt replacement, seal coating, crack filling, and restriking, and to commit the required district matching funds, contingent upon grant approval.
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VIII. 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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IX. CORRESPONDENCE
Description:
None at this time.
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X. ADJOURN
Description:
To adjourn until the next special meeting on Monday, December 14, 2026 at 6:30 PM. Closed session will begin at 6:00 PM. Truth-in-Taxation hearing will begin at 6:15 PM.
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