October 27, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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I. Call to Order
Presenter:
Chris
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II. Roll Call
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III. Communications
Presenter:
Chris
Description:
The BOE received a thank-you card from Mark Honener and family for the memorial plant.
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IV. Public Comment
Description:
At this time, the President of the Board of Education will recognize visitors and ask if any citizen of the community is interested in speaking to members of the Board of Education. Time allowed will generally be limited to three minutes for each individual, unless waived by the President. All individuals who wish to address the Board of Education must sign up in advance. The President may limit the opportunity to address the Board in cases where a person has previously addressed the Board on the same or related subject. Issues brought to the Board prior to being channeled through the proper chain of command will be referred back to the appropriate level.
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V. FOIA Requests
Presenter:
Chris
Description:
The Board of Education received a FOIA request from Steve Watts, Janie Jordan from Data Research Partners, and two from Ana Calil.
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VI. Consent Agenda
Presenter:
Chris
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VI.1. Approval of Minutes
Description:
It is recommended that the minutes from the September regular meeting, Budget Hearing, and closed session be approved.
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VI.2. Approval of Treasurer's Report
Description:
It is recommended that the Treasurer’s Report for September 2025 be approved subject to audit.
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VI.3. Approval of Accounts Payable
Description:
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the payment of bills listed, received during the month of September 2025 to be paid during the month of October 2025 and quick pays during the month of October 2025.
Education 639,662.14 Community Wi-Fi 3,500.00 Building 99,920.63 Transportation 240,404.01 Capital Projects 40,152.00 Tort Immunity LE 179,385.43 Insurance 1541.67 Subtotal: $1,204,565.88 QUICK PAYS: Education 10 $83,615.50 Building (20) $ 8,310.52 Transportation (40) $ 6,830.97 Capital Projects $ 16,096.00 Community Wi-Fi $ 12,279.80 Subtotal: $127,132.79 TOTAL: $1,331,698.67 |
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VI.4. Approval of Destruction of Audio Tapes from Executive Session
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VI.5. Approval of Personnel Change
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VI.5.a. Personnel - Licensed - Employment
Description:
Bonnie White has been employed as a part-time SPED teacher at Wells Elementary, effective 9/22/2025. Carlos Colin has been employed as a 5th-grade social studies teacher at Glenview Middle School, effective 10/14/2025. Mr. Colin was previously employed as an instructional aide at Glenview Middle School. Bachir Djehiche has been employed as an ESL teacher at the elementary and middle school buildings, effective 10/23/2025. |
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VI.5.b. Personnel - Classified - Retirement
Description:
Joseph Hoener has submitted a letter of intent to retire from his custodial position, effective 1/1/2026. Mr. Hoener will retire with 23.5 years of district service.
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VI.5.c. Personnel - Classified - Employment
Description:
Vjosa Beciri has been employed as a family educator at the Early Learning Center, effective 9/29/2025. Jonathon Thies has been employed as a floater custodian, effective 10/20/2025. Donald Lannen has been employed as a crossing guard at Ridgewood Elementary, effective 9/22/2025. Victoria Little has been employed as a playground aide at Wells Elementary, effective 9/22/2025. John Stickler has been employed as second shift maintenance, effective 9/21/2025. Mr. Stickler was previously employed as a supply clerk II. Davianna Morgan has been employed as an instructional aide at Wells Elementary, effective 10/3/2025. Ma Luisa Falcon changed from a 3 hour kitchen helper to a 6.5 hour kitchen helper, effective 10/14/2025. |
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VI.5.d. Personnel - Classified - Resignation
Description:
Rhezlane Gourari has resigned from her instructional aide position at Glenview Middle School, effective 10/3/2025. Dean Bull has resigned his position as a 4 hour driver and playground aide at Ridgewood Elementary, effective 9/26/2025. Ivonne Morales resigned from her position as a 4 hour bus monitor, effective 10/2/2025. Aaron Johnson resigned from his instructional aide position at Hillcrest Elementary, effective 10/3/2025. Dianna Casas resigned from her instructional aide position at the Early Learning Center, effective 10/3/2025. Tina Houk resigned from her kitchen helper position at Glenview Middle School, effective 10/23/2025. Markus Murphy resigned from his assistant wrestling coaching position at Glenview Middle School, effective 10/22/2025. |
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VI.5.e. Personnel - Licensed - Leave of Absence
Description:
Jessica Genzmer submitted a request for an unpaid leave of absence from her teaching position at Bowlesburg Elementary through March 13, 2025. This request follows the use of allowable paid maternity leave. Mercyvannunpar Zathang submitted a request for an unpaid leave of absence from her teaching position at Ridgewood Elementary, effective October 1, 2025 through the 25/26 school year. Meghan DeBaillie has requested an extension of her previously approved leave of absence from her teaching position at Ridgewood Elementary through November 7, 2025. Kristina Dodge has requested an unpaid leave of absence from her teaching position at Hillcrest Elementary from October 15, 2025 through December 19, 2025. |
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VI.5.f. Personnel - Classified - Leave of Absence
Description:
Maria Cruz-Almanza submitted a request for an unpaid leave of absence from her position as a general kitchen helper through October 31, 2025. Caitlynne Navarro submitted a request for an unpaid leave of absence from her position as an instructional aide at Bowlesburg Elementary. She will return to work on December 1, 2025. Rachel Fosbinder submitted a request for an unpaid leave of absence from her position as a two-hour general kitchen helper from September 11, 2025, through September 26, 2025, then on October 22, 2025. Ray Graham submitted a request for an unpaid leave of absence from his position as a mechanic in the transportation department through December 18, 2025. Lisa Falcon submitted a request for an unpaid leave of absence from her position as an instructional aide at Ridgewood Elementary through December 9, 2025. Tammy Crosby requested an unpaid leave of absence from her secretary position at Wells Elementary for .5 day on October 1, 2025. Angela Cervantes requested an unpaid leave of absence from her instructional aide position at Wells Elementary from August 11, 2025, through September 5, 2025. Trisha Johanson requested an unpaid leave of absence from her playground position at Glenview Middle School from August 13, 2025, through September 19, 2025. Amy Sergeant requested an unpaid leave of absence from her secretary position at Wells Elementary on October 2, 2025, and October 3, 2025. Mitchell Gekas requested an unpaid leave of absence from his instructional aide position at Glenview Middle School on August 11, 2025. |
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VI.6. Other Financial Reports
Description:
Enclosed with the Agenda Information are the September 2025 Activity Fund Report, the Budget Summary Expense Report, and the Budget Summary Revenue Report for September 2025.
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VII. Committee Reports
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VII.1. United Education Foundation
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VII.2. BHASED Governing Board
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VII.3. Board Delegate to AFSCME
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VIII. Informational Items
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VIII.1. Wells Elementary Presentation - United for Schools
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VIII.2. Latinx Workshop
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VIII.3. Redistricting Update
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VIII.4. EMSD Forward Update
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VIII.5. 2025 Tax Levy Payable in Fiscal Year 2026-27 Estimate
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VIII.6. Principal Appreciation Month
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VIII.7. Superintendent Notes
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IX. Unfinished Business
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IX.1. Authorization to pay Board bills for November
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IX.2. Insurance Renewal Authorization
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X. New Business
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X.1. Resolution abating a portion of the Working Cash Fund and directing the transfer of $600,000 to the Transportation Fund
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XI. Executive Session
Description:
The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body or legal counsel for the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee of the public body or against legal counsel for the public body to determine its validity. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1).
The setting of a price for sale or lease of property owned by the public body. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(6). |
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XII. Return to Open Session
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XIII. Adjournment
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