August 10, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting

I. Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance/Roll Call

II. Superintendent's Report

II.A. Tentative Budget Presentation 

II.B. FOIA From Angela Paolucci from The Data Branch Requesting the Following Information: Records regarding Rapid Identity, Tools4Ever, Classlink, Clever, Learn21, ManageAD, Tenfold Security, CPSI Publishing from 2022 to now that Reflect Pricing Structure of any such Engagement, including, Per-Unit Costs, Subscription or Licensing Terms, and/or Implementation Fees.

II.C. FOIA From Winston McKinley from The Data Branch Requesting the Following Information: Product information from Helios Ed/Core, Droplet, and/or Docusign, 2022-Present.

II.D. FOIA From Adelaide Walton From The Data Branch Requesting the Following Information: Product information from Helios Ed/Core, Droplet, and/or Docusign, 2022-Present.

II.E. FOIA From Peter Handy from The Data Branch Requesting the Following Information: All Purchase Orders issued between January 1, 2023, and the Present, Reflecting Purchasing or Procurement Activity across all Departments, Divisions, and Offices.

II.F. FOIA from Brian Gavilan Requesting the Following Information:  A Spreadsheet of Information on Non-Certified Support Staff Employed by the District including Job Titles; Date of Hire; Current Rate of Pay; School Address; the Number of Hours they Work per Week; Collective Bargaining Unit Status and; the Identity and Services Provided of any Subcontracted Companies Currently Engaged in District Support Staff Work, Including but Not Limited to, Transportation, Food, Custodial,  Technology, and Security Services along with Job Descriptions

II.G. FOIA from Jenna Whitaker from The Data Branch Requesting the following Information: Records regarding Edgenuity, Accelerate Education, Bright Thinker, Pearson, Stride, Edmentum, Imagine Learning, and Subject AI from 2022 to Now that show the Pricing Arrangements Associated with these Vendors such as Licensing or Subscription Terms, Per-Unit Costs, and/or Implementation Fees

II.H. FOIA from Travis Nolan from The Data Branch Requesting the following Information: Records regarding Texthelp, Everway, Read and Write, GoGuardian, iBoss, Lightspeed Systems, Linewize, and Securly from 2022 to Now that Show the Pricing Arrangements Associated with these Vendors such as Licensing or Subscription Terms, Per-Unit Costs, and/or Implementation Fees. 

II.I. FOIA from Geneveive Harper from The Data Branch Requesting the Following Information: Records from 2022 to Now Reflecting Pricing Structure of any such Engagement, Including Per Unit Costs, Subscription or Licensing Terms, and/or Implementation Fees Regarding: 95 Percent Group, Core Learning, Edmentum, iStation, IXL Learning, Amplify, Curriculum Associates, Imagine Learning.

III. Board Reports

IV. Board Comments

V. Recommended Actions

V.A. Approval of IASB Press Plus Policies from Issue 122:
Policies: 2:230, 5:70, 5:240, 6:70, 6:80, 6:190, 7:130, 8:70, 2:120-E3, 2:70E, 2:220-E1/E3/E5/E8, 2:30, 3:40, 3:50, 3:60, 3:70, 4:120, 4:175, 5:40, 5:110, 5:140, 5:185, 7:30, 7:80, 7:345, 8:100 

V.B. Approval to hire Alaila Lewis as a Paraprofessional for Brookwood School District 167 for the 2026-2027 School Year at an Hourly Rate of $19.00 per the USA Contract

V.C. Approval to hire Ashley C. Galloway as a Paraprofessional for Brookwood School District 167 for the 2026-2027 School Year at an Hourly Rate of $19.00 per the USA Contract

V.D. Approval to Hire Ivan Anderson as a Custodian for Brookwood School District 167 for the 2026-2027 School Year at an Hourly Rate of $21.00 per the USA Contract

V.E. Approval to Hire Trimel Collins as a Custodian for Brookwood School District 167 for the 2026-2027 School Year at an Hourly Rate of $21.00 per the USA Contract

V.F. Approval to Hire Paul Gilbert as a Teacher for Brookwood School District for the 2026-2027 School Year at a Salary of $51,515.72 (BA Step C) per the GEA Collective Bargaining Agreement

V.G. Approval to Hire Kareena Shah as a Math Teacher for Brookwood School District for the 2026-2027 School Year at a Salary of $51,515.72 (BA Step C) per the GEA Collective Bargaining Agreement

V.H. Approval to Hire Ja-Chi Wang as a Teacher for Brookwood School District for the 2026-2027 School Year at a Salary of $68,450.76 (MA + 30 Step N) per the GEA Collective Bargaining Agreement

V.I. Approval to Hire Colin Mashkuri as a Teacher for Brookwood School District for the 2026-2027 School Year at a Salary of $51,515.72 (BA Step C) per the GEA Collective Bargaining Agreement

V.J. Approval to Hire Sara Hupe as a Teacher for Brookwood School District for the 2026-2027 School Year at a Salary of $55,570.93 (BA Step H) per the GEA Collective Bargaining Agreement

V.K. Approval to Hire Michele Trester as a Teacher for Brookwood School District for the 2026-2027 School Year at a Salary of $53,168.16 (BA Step F) per the GEA Collective Bargaining Agreement

V.L. Approval to Provide a Stipend to all USA/GEA and Related Service School Support Staff in the Amount of $150.00 for Full Completion of Mandated Trainings via GCN by September 4, 2026

V.M. Approval of a Spanish After-School Enrichment Program at LW at a cost of $3300 funded with Title I Funds

V.N. Approval to hire Nexplore Chicago for an Afterschool Chess Club Activity led by a Chess Master onsite at Hickory Bend at a cost of $6,480.00 funded by Title 1 Funds

V.O. Approval to hire Nexplore Chicago for an Afterschool Chess Club Activity led by a Chess Master onsite at Longwood at a cost of $7,520.00 funded by Title 1 Funds

V.P. Approval to Contract with Law Dog Security for FY27 to Provide Security Services Daily at Longwood and Hickory Bend and Monthly at BMS and BJHS Night Events at an hourly rate of $68.00 per hour  

V.Q. Approval of Emergency Repairs of Sprinkler Systems at Hickory Bend and Longwood Elementary Schools by USA Fire Protection in the total amount of $11,344.11 (mandated by Illinois School Code).

V.R. Approval to Contract with Acutrans for FY27 to Provide Qualified Interpreter Services for Parents at all Special Education IEP Meetings as Needed as Mandated by Illinois School Code and IDEA with Rates Ranging from $0.99 - $2.50 per minute

V.S. Approval of New Choral Risers at Hickory Bend from Wenger Corporation at a Total Cost of $11,752.00

V.T. Approval of the Contract for the Suburban Youth Symphony Orchestra to Provide Onsite Violin Lessons to Grades 3-8 Students for FY27 at a Total Cost of $21,260.00 and a Rental Violin Fee of $22.10 per Violin per Month from Austin's Violin Shop

V.U. Approval of Candor Health Education to provide Human Growth and Development Presentations, on site at BJHS, at a total cost of $3,615.00 

V.V. Approval of the Updated Media Library Clerk Job Description

V.W. Approval of the August Accounts Payable Pre-List in the Amount of $781,058.66; Imprest Account in the Amount of $1,304.14; and Total Payroll in the Amount of $306,566.92 for a Grand Total of $1,088,929.72

V.X. Approval of the July 13, 2026 Regular Board Meeting Minutes

VI. Citizen's Comments (Limited to 3 minutes)

VII. Adjournment