May 5, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Meeting

I. Call to Order / Roll Call 

II. Pledge of Allegiance

III. Public Comments (Agenda Items Only)

IV. Recognition(s)

IV.A. Above and Beyond Award(s):
Carlos Aranda
Melanie Hernandez

IV.B. Diamond Award(s):
Joanne Uzzardi

V. Superintendent/Administrative Report

V.A. Diamond Lake School Learning Spotlight 

V.B. 2026 Summer Projects Update

VI. Business Agenda

VI.A. Administrative: Resolution directing the Regional Superintendent of Schools for The County of Lake, Illinois, to certify to the County Clerk of said County the question of imposing a retailers’ occupation tax and a service occupation tax to be used exclusively for school facility purposes, school resource officers, and mental health professionals, for submission to the electors of said County at the general election to be held on the 3rd day of November, 2026 ACTION

VI.B. Administrative: Review Omnibus Vote Agenda REVIEW

VI.C. Administrative: Approve Personnel Report ACTION

VI.C.1. New Hire(s): 
Zulma Martinez; DLS; 2nd Grade Dual Language Teacher

VI.C.2. Resignation(s):
377639; District; Director

VI.C.3. Leave of Absence(s):
379492; DLS; 2nd Grade Teacher

VI.D. Administrative: Approve 2026-2027 Board Meeting Calendar ACTION

VI.E. Administrative: Approve 2026-27 Student Meal Prices ACTION

VI.F. Administrative: Approve 2026-27 District Leadership Team Contracts ACTION

VI.G. Administrative: Approve Classified Staff Salary Raises ACTION

VI.H. Administrative: Approve Reciprocal Reporting System Agreement between Lake County Sheriff and District 76 ACTION

VI.I. Administrative: Review Appointment of Treasurer and Approval of Treasurer's Bond REVIEW

VII. Freedom of Information Requests (1)

VIII. Notices and Communications

VIII.A. D76 Highlights:

IX. Public Comments and Petitions (Non-Agenda Items)

X. Others:
D76 Staff Recognition Celebration

XI. Executive Session:

1. The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the District or legal counsel for the District, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee or against legal counsel for the District to determine its validity.  5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1).

XII. Adjournment