March 19, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education

1. Call to Order

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Consideration to Approve: Agenda

4. Recognitions

4.A. Mary Kay McNeill Student Recognitions

4.B. Oakland Student Recognitions

4.C. Published Poet Student Recognitions

4.D. Antioch Upper Grade Student Recognitions

4.E. Antioch Upper Grade Teacher Recognitions

4.F. District 34 Teacher Recognitions

4.G. Antioch CCSD 34 Lori Bednar Spotlight Award Recognition

5. Closed Session – Per the Open Meetings Act for:

5.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).

5.B. Collective negotiating matters between the District and its employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees.  5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2).

5.C. The selection of a person to fill a public office, including a vacancy in a public office, when the District is given power to appoint under law or ordinance, or the discipline, performance or removal of the occupant of a public office, when the District is given power to remove the occupant under law or ordinance.  5 ILCS 120/2(c)(3).

6. Reconvene to Open Session

7. Superintendent’s Report

8. Public Participation

9. Information / Discussion Items

9.A. Annual Staffing Update for 2026-27

9.B. Policy 7:100 | 1st Reading

9.C. Credit Card Service Fee

10. Board Committee Reports

11. Donations Report

12. Consideration to Approve: Consent Agenda

12.A. Minutes

12.A.1. Minutes | Regular Meeting | February 17, 2026

12.A.2. Minutes | Closed Session Meeting | Session 1 | February 17, 2026

12.A.3. Minutes | Closed Session Meeting | Session 2 | February 17, 2026

12.A.4. Minutes | Special Meeting | March 10, 2026

12.A.5. Minutes | Closed Session Minutes | March 10

12.B. Financial Reports

12.B.1. Activity Fund Statement

12.B.2. Bills

12.B.3. Bills

12.B.4. Payroll Report

12.B.5. Treasurer's and Investment Report

12.C. Personnel Consent Agenda

12.C.1. New Hires/Appointments, Leave of Absence Requests, Resignations, Notification of Intent to Retire, and Discharge of Staff

12.C.2. Stipend Amounts for Individuals by Building

12.D. Enrollment Report

13. Consideration to Approve: Action Items

13.A. Appointment of New Board Member

13.B. New Board Member Oath of Office

13.C. AEEA Contract

13.D. Director of Student Services Contract

13.E. Coordinator of Student Services Contract

13.F. 26-27 Administrator Renewal

13.G. Resolution Authorizing the Reduction-in-Force of Licensed Teachers

13.H. Request to Rescind Retirement Letter

13.I. United Way Kindergarten Countdown Camp

13.J. AUGS ELA Pilot

13.K. Facilities HVAC Upgrade at Oakland

13.L. The Northwestern Illinois Association Service Agreement for 2026-27 Contract

13.M. Stars and LINKS Curriculum 2026-27 Proposal

13.N. Credit Card Service Fee

13.O. Activity Bus Purchase

13.P. Policy 7:100

13.Q. Revised 2026-27 Board Calendar

14. Closed Session – Per the Open Meetings Act for the purpose of:

14.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).

14.B. Collective negotiating matters between the District and its employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees.  5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2).

14.C. The purchase or lease of real property for the use of the District, including meetings held for the purpose of discussing whether a particular parcel should be acquired.  5 ILCS 120/2(c)(5).

14.D. Student disciplinary cases.  5 ILCS 120/2(c)(9).

15. Reconvene to Open Session

16. Information/Discussion Items

16.A. Future Agenda Items and Meeting Summary

17. Adjournment