August 13, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting
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1. The Regular Board Meeting of the Board of Education of School District 89 Maywood- Melrose Park- Broadview will come to order at _________ p.m. on August 13, 2026.
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2. Roll Call
Upon roll call, the following members responded as present: Scott___ Macias___ Giron___ Parker___ Cervone___ Ciancio___ Williams___ |
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3. Pledge of Allegiance
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4. Presentations
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4.A. Tentative Budget for FY26-27
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5. Statement Regarding Public Comment
If you intend to speak, please fill out a "Questions and Comments Form" and present it to the Superintendent's Executive Administrative Assistant at this time. Please remain seated until you are called. Comments will be limited to three minutes. |
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6. Acceptance of Comments
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7. President's Report
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7.A. Education Committee
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7.B. Finance Committee
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7.C. Policy Committee
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7.D. Parent Advisory Committee
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7.E. IASB Conference
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8. Superintendent's Report
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8.A. Administrative Updates
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8.B. Teaching and Learning
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8.C. Bilingual Program Update
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8.D. Student Services Update
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8.E. Human Resources
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8.F. FOIA Updates
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8.F.1) Received and completed FOIA request from Shannon Yancy, a Child Protection Specialist, from the Department of Children & Family Services requesting specific information related to a student incident.
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8.F.2) Received and completed FOIA request from Sheri Reid, Data Acquisition Specialist from SmartProcure requesting records related to or containing purchases for the agency AnthroMed for the date range of 6/1/2024 to 6/12/2026.
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8.F.3) Received and completed FOIA request from Katrina Thompson requesting specific email communications between the Interim Superintendent and/or Superintendent, the Board of Education, and legal counsel.
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8.F.4) Received and completed FOIA request from Evelyn Amigon requesting video footage from Stevenson Middle School related to a reported hit-and-run incident on July 4, 2026.
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8.F.5) Received and completed FOIA request from Cassidy Ellison from The Data Branch Research Team requesting records (2022–present) related to Centegix, Raptor Technologies, Singlewire, Boxlight, Quicklert, Vivi, Audio Enhancement, CareHawk, and Valcom, including contracts, purchase orders, pricing details, RFPs, and cooperative purchasing task orders.
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8.F.6) Received and completed FOIA request from Katrina Thompson requesting all emails, including attachments between District 89 and Princess Dempsey.
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9. Old Business
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10. Motion to approve the Consent Agenda
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10.A. Approval of Meeting Minutes
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10.A.1) June 11, 2026, Regular Board Meeting Open Session
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10.A.2) June 11, 2026, Regular Board Meeting Closed Session
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10.B. Approval of Personnel Items
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10.B.1) Appointment of Certified Personnel
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10.B.2) Certified Resignations
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10.B.3) Certified Request for Leaves
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10.B.4) Certified Transfers
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10.B.5) Certified Retirees
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10.B.6) Termination of Employees
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10.B.7) Educational Support Personnel Transactions
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10.B.8) Volunteers/Student Teachers
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10.B.9) Salary Adjustments/Title Change
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10.B.10) Removal of Tenure Teachers
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10.B.11) Non-Renewal of Probationary Teachers
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10.B.12) Stipend Based Appointments
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10.C. Approval of Bills
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10.D. Approval of Payroll
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10.E. Approval of policies for second read: 2:140-E Guidance for Board Member Communications, Including Email Use, 2:200 Types of Board of Education Meetings, 2:220 Board of Education Meeting Procedure, 2:250 Access to District Public Records, 4:165 Awareness and Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse and Grooming Behaviors, 5:30 Hiring Process and Criteria, 5:50 Drug- and Alcohol-Free Workplace; E-Cigarette, Tobacco, and Cannabis Prohibition, 5:250 Leaves of Absence, 5:330 Sick Days, Vacation, Holidays and Leaves, 6:65 Student Socail and Emotional Development, 6:145 Migrant Students, 6:170 Title I Programs, 6:180 Extended Instructional Programs, 7:50 School Admissions and Student Transfers To and From Non-District Schools, 7:100 Health, Eye, and Dental Examinations; Immunizations; and Exclusion of Students, 7:130 Student Rights and Responsibilities, 7:185 Teen Dating Violence Prohibited, 7:220 Bus Conduct, 7:230 Misconduct by Students with Disabilities, 7:240 Conduct Code for Participants in Extracurricular Activities, 7:260 Exemption from Physical Education, 7:280 Communicable and Chronic Infectious Disease, 7:300 Extracurricular Athletics, 8:90 Parent Organizations and Booster Clubs
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10.F. Motion: I move that the Board of Education approve the Consent Agenda.
A motion was made by ____________, seconded by _______________, to approve the Consent Agenda. "The Board President asked for discussion." When the question was called, the following vote resulted: Scott____ Macias___ Giron___ Parker____ Cervone ___ Ciancio____ Williams____ The motion was declared____________________. |
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11. New Business
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11.A. Motion to approve the contract with West40 for ongoing support including the Quarterly Strategic Plan Implementation Sessions, Monthly Strategic Plan Implementation Monitoring, Executive Leadership Coaching & Co-Planning and Strategy & Action Lead Coaching at a cost not to exceed $17,710.00.
A motion was made by ___________________, seconded by _______________, to approve the contract with West40 for their ongoing support including Quarterly Strategic Plan Implementation Sessions, Monthly Strategic Plan Implementation Monitoring, Executive Leadership Coaching & Co-Planning and Strategy & Action Lead Coaching at a cost not to $17,710.00. "The Board President asked if any Board Members have any questions or comments." When the question was called, the following vote resulted: Scott___ Macias___ Giron___ Parker___ Cervone___ Ciancio___ Williams___ The motion was declared ___________________. |
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11.B. Motion to approve the contract with Transformation Advisory Group at a cost not to exceed $40,000.00.
A motion was made by __________________, seconded by ______________, to approve the contract with Transformation Advisory Group at a cost not to exceed $40,000.00. "The Board President asked if any Board Members have any questions or comments." When the question was called, the following vote resulted: Scott___ Macias___ Giron___ Parker___ Cervone___ Ciancio___ Williams___ The motion was declared __________________________. |
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11.C. Motion to approve the posting of the FY2027 Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) legal budget form for thirty days beginning on August 14, 2026.
A motion was made by _______________, seconded by_______________, to approve the posting of the FY2027 Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) legal budget form for thirty days beginning on August 14, 2026. "The Board President asked if any Board Members have any questions or comments." When the question was called, the following vote resulted: Scott___ Macias___ Giron___ Parker___ Cervone___ Ciancio___ Williams___ The motion was declared _________________. |
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11.D. Motion to approve the cost not to exceed $175,000.00 of transitioning to a full-day Pre-K model for two classes which would be supported by using fund balance.
A motion was made by _____________, seconded by ____________, to approve the cost not to exceed $175,0000.00 of transitioning to a full-day Pre-K model for two classes which would be supported by using fund balance. "The Board President asked if any Board Members have any questions or comments." When the questions was called, the following vote resulted: Scott___ Macias____ Giron___ Parker___ Cervone___ Ciancio___ Williams___ The motion was declared __________________. |
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11.E. Motion to approve an additional cost not to exceed $180,000.00 to transport approximately 414 more students by reducing the transportation radius down from 1.5 miles to 1.0 miles.
A motion was made by ______________, seconded by _____________, to approve an additional cost not to exceed $180,000.00 to transport approximately 414 more students by reducing the transportation radius down from 1.5 miles to 1.0 miles. "The Board President asked if any Board Members have any questions or comments." When the question was called, the following vote resulted: Scott___ Macias___ Giron___ Parker___ Cervone___ Ciancio___ WIlliams___ The motion was declared __________________. |
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11.F. Motion to approve the cost of entirely new K-5 curriculum (as presented by Brandy Bolden) at a cost not to exceed $781,851.00.
A motion was made by ___________________, seconded by _______________, to approve the cost of entirely new K-5 curriculum (as presented by Brandy Bolden) at a cost not to exceed $781,851.00. "The Board President asked if any Board Members have any questions or comments." When the question was called, the following vote: Scott___Macias___ Giron___ Parker___ Cervone___ Ciancio___ Williams___ The motion was declared __________________. |
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11.G. Motion to approve the annual lease for Melrose Park Elementary School to rent the George Leoni Center for physical education classes. The agreement maintains the monthly $1,500.00 fee the district has paid for the usage of the facility at a cost not to exceed $14,000.00.
A motion was made by __________________, seconded by _________________, to approve the annual lease for Melrose Park Elementary School to rent the George Leoni Center for physical education classes. The agreement maintains the monthly $1,500.00 fee the district has paid for the usage of the facility at a cost not to exceed $14,000.00. "The Board President asked if any Board Members have any questions or comments." When the question was called, the following vote resulted: Scott___ Macias___ Giron___ Parker___ Cervone___ Ciancio___ Williams____ The motion was declared _______________________. |
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11.H. Motion to approve the authorized signer changes at Emerson and Melrose Park Elementary School, Irving Middle School and Washington Dual Language Academy for the Student Activity Fund Accounts.
A motion was made by _____________________, seconded by _________________to approve the authorized signer changes at Emerson and Melrose Park Elementary School, Irving Middle School and Washington Dual Language Academy for the Student Activity Fund Accounts. "The Board President asked if any Board Members have any questions." When the question was called, the following vote resulted: Scott___ Macias___ Giron___ Parker___ Cervone___ Ciancio___ Williams___ |
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11.I. Motion to approve Resolution #26-27-R01 authorizing prompt payment of bills.
A motion was made by ___________________, seconded by ________________, to approve resolution #26-27-R01 authoring prompt payment of bills. "The Board President asked if any Board Members have any questions or concerns." When the question was called, the following vote resulted: Scott___ Macias___ Giron___ Parker___ Cervone___ Ciancio___ WIlliams___ The motion was declared ______________________. |
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11.J. Motion to award Prime Foods the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program at $.63/serving in the FY2027 school year.
A motion was made ______________________, seconded by _________________ to award Prime Foods the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program at $.63/serving in the FY2027 school year. "The Board President asked if any Board Members have any questions or comments." When the question was called, the following vote resulted: Scott___ Macias___ Giron___ Parker___ Cervone___ Ciancio___ Williams___ The motion was declared ________________________. |
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11.K. Motion to approve the designation of all Hazardous Routes that were previously designated by IDOT.
A motion was made by ___________________, seconded by ___________________, to approve the designation of all Hazardous Routes that were previously designated by IDOT. "The Board President asked if any Board Members have any questions or comments." When the question was called, the following vote resulted: Scott___ Macias___ Giron___ Parker___ Cervone___ Ciancio___ Williams___ The motion was declared __________________________. |
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11.L. Motion to approve the Safety and Threat Assessment Teams (STAT) agreement with West40 for the FY2027 school year at a cost not to exceed $1,600.00.
A motion was made by _______________, seconded by _______________, to approve the Safety and Threat Assessment Teams (STAT) agreement with West40 for the FY2027 school year at a cost not to exceed $1,600.00. "The Board President asked if any Board Members have any questions or comments." When the question was called, the following vote resulted: Scott___ Macias___ Giron___ Parker___ Cervone___ Ciancio___ Williams___ The motion was declared ________________________. |
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11.M. Motion to adopt the following Resolution #26-27-R02, calling for a Public Hearing on the 2026-2027 Budget.
A motion was made by _______________, seconded by _________________, to adopt the following Resolution #26-27-R02, calling for a Public Hearing on the 2026-2027 Budget. PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview School District 89 tentative Annual School District Budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027, will be available for public viewing at the Administrative Offices located at 906 Walton Street, Melrose Park, Illinois during regular business hours beginning Friday, August 14, 2026. "The Board President asked if any Board Members have any questions or comments." When the question was called, the following vote resulted: Scott___ Macias___ Giron___ Parker___ Cervone___ Ciancio___ Williams___ The motion was declared __________________________. |
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11.N. Motion to approve the customer agreement with Willson Language Training Corporation, a research-based literacy program at a cost at a cost not to exceed $77,757.75
A motion was made by _______________________, seconded by _______________, to approve the customer agreement with Willson Language Training Corporation, a research-based literacy program at a cost not to exceed $77,757.75. "The Board President asked if any Board Members have any questions or comments." When the question was called, the following vote resulted: Scott___ Macias___ Giron___ Parker___ Cervone___ Ciancio___ Williams___ The motion was declared _____________________. |
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11.O. Motion to approve SHW Educational Consultants, LLC at a cost not to exceed $30,000.00.
A motion was made by _____________________, seconded by _______________, to approve SHW Educational Consultants, LLC at a cost not to exceed $30,000.00 "The Board President asked if any Board Members have any questions or concerns." When the question was called, the following vote resulted: Scott___ Macias___ Giron___ Parker___ Cervone___ Ciancio___ Williams___ The motion was declared __________________. |
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11.P. Motion to approve Dr. Lori Bein for coaching/mentoring services at a cost not to exceed $10,000.00.
A motion was made by ________________________, seconded by ___________________, to approve Dr. Lori Bein for coaching/ mentoring services at a cost not to exceed $10,000.00. "The Board President asked if any Board Members have any questions or concerns." When the question was called, the following vote resulted: Scott___ Macias___ Giron___ Parker___ Cervone___ Ciancio___ Williams___ The motion was declared _______________________. |
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12. Retire to Closed Session
A motion was made by _______________, seconded by _______________, that the Board retire into Closed Session at ______________ p.m. for the purpose of: |
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12.A. The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees, specific individuals who serve as independent contractors in a park, recreational, or educational setting, or specific volunteers of the public body or legal counsel for the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee, a specific individual who serves as an independent contractor in a park, recreational, or educational setting, or a volunteer of the public body or against legal counsel for the public body to determine its validity. However, a meeting to consider an increase in compensation to a specific employee of a public body that is subject to the Local Government Wage Increase Transparency Act may not be closed and shall be open to the public and posted and held in accordance with this Act. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1).
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12.B. The placement of individual students in special education programs and other matters relating to individual students. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(10)
When the question was called, the following vote resulted: Scott___ Macias___ Giron___ Parker___ Cervone___ Ciancio___ Williams___ The motion was declared ______________. |
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13. Board to Reconvene to Open Session
A motion was made by _______________, seconded by ______________, to reconvene the Regular Meeting of the Board of Education at __________ p.m. When the question was called, the following vote resulted: Scott ___ Macias ___ Giron___ Parker____ Cervone ___ Ciancio ___ Williams ___ The motion was declared _____________. |
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14. Action Taken As A Result of Closed Session:
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14.A. Motion to approve termination of employee #2218, as discussed in closed session.
A motion was made by ___________, seconded by ____________________, to approve termination of employee #2218, as discussed in closed session. "The Board President asked if any Board Members have any questions or comments." When the question was called, the following vote resulted: Scott____ Macias___ Giron___ Parker____ Cervone ___ Ciancio____ Williams____ The motion was declared____________________. |
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14.B. Motion to approve ISBE Mediation Settlement Agreement concerning student A, as discussed in closed session.
A motion was made by ______________________, seconded by _________________, to approve ISBE Mediation Settlement Agreement concerning student A, as discussed in closed session. When the question was called, the following vote resulted: Scott___ Macias___ Giron___ Parker___ Cervone___ Ciancio___ Williams___ The motion was declared _____________________. |
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15. Motion for Adjournment
Motion: I move that the Regular Meeting of the Board of Education be adjourned. A motion was made by _________________, seconded by __________________, that the Regular Meeting of the Board of Education be adjourned at ___________p.m. When the question was called, the following vote resulted: Scott___ Macias___ Giron___ Parker____ Cervone ___ Ciancio___ Williams____ The motion was declared________________. |