October 27, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting

1. Opening the meeting

2. Call to Order, Roll Call, Pledge of Allegiance

3. Recognition of Visitors/Communication to the Board (Goals 2,4)

3.A) Recognition of the IESA state golfers:
Nate Nenoff
Connor Patera
Evan Turcich
Brielle Downer
Gail Mickelson - Coach
Andrew Dole - Coach
David Rush - Coach

3.B) Recognition of IESA Cross Country state qualifier
Nojus Kubilius
Joyce Hale - Coach
 Kira Sharma - Coach
Heather Balasa - Coach

4. Action:  Recommendation(s)

4.A) Consent Agenda
- Any questions or comments regarding the consent agenda from administrators?
- Any questions or comments regarding the consent agenda from the Board?

4.A)1) Approval of the September 29, 2026 Budget Hearing, the September 29, 2026  Regular Board meeting minutes and the September 29, 2026 Regular Meeting Closed Session Minutes (Goal 4)

4.A)2) Treasurer's Report September 2026 (Goal 5)

4.A)3) Invoices Payable October 2026 (Goal 5)

4.A)4) Personnel Recommendations (Goals 2, 3)

4.A)4)a) Resignation

4.A)4)a)1) Certified

4.A)4)a)2) Non-Certified

4.A)4)b) Employment Recommendation(s)

4.A)4)b)1) Certified

4.A)4)b)2) Non-Certified

4.A)4)b)3) Extra-Curricular

4.A)5) Policy 8:80 Gift to the District

5. Informational

5.A) Homer Council Report

5.B) Homer Support Staff Council Report

5.C) Principal's Report

5.D) Directors' Reports

5.D)1) Buildings and Grounds

5.D)2) Special Services

5.D)3) Technology

5.D)4) Transportation

5.E) Assistant Superintendent Report

5.E)1) Curriculum

5.E)2) Human Resources

5.F) Superintendent's Report

5.G) Board Report

6. Old Business

6.A) Presentation of the tentative levy for levy year 2026.

7. Action:  Recommendation(s)

7.A) Old Business

7.A)1) Recommendation to approve the policy update (2nd read), 6:235

7.B) New Business

7.B)1) October 27th, 2026 Policy 4:60 Purchasing Approvals

• Midwest Mechanical - Freeze and repair HVAC water supply line at Butler School in the estimated amount of $11,838.

• (WTI) Weather Proofing Technologies, Inc. - Authorize a one year contract for roof inspections and maintenance at all district buildings in the estimated amount of $24,840

• Ryan Electric - Complete remaining fire alarm work related to the Hadley/Homer Jr. High construction project in the estimated amount of $43,425.

• The Inclusive Practice, LLC - Contract to conduct a district wide audit of special education programs and services in the estimated amount of $39,000.

7.B)2) Recommendation to approve the notice of retirement for the following individuals:
-Carmel Hoak - Special Education Teacher at Hadley Middle School - eff. 2030-2031 school year.
-Joel Button - Pysicial Education Teacher at Homer Jr. High School - eff. the end of the 2030-2031 school year.

7.B)3) Recommendation to approve the Transportation Specialist job description

7.B)4) Recommendation to appoint Kelly Zink as Transportation Specialist, effective 7/1/2026

7.B)5) Recommendation to approve the Assistant Director of Technology job description

7.B)6) Recommendation to appoint William Quinn to the Assistant Director of Technology position and his contract

7.B)7) Recommendation to approve the Director of Technology and Communication job description

7.B)8) Recommendation to approve increasing the FTE for Kristina Bogaerts, Occupational Therapist, from 0.5 to 0.7.

7.B)9) Recommendation to approve Sub Custodian Wage Adjustment

7.B)10) Recommendation to approve applying for The School Maintenance Project Grant.

7.B)11) Recommendation that the Board authorize and direct the Asst. Superintendent for Business to submit the School Maintenance Project Grant application for maintenance and improvements to the asphalt surfaces at Transportation, Butler, Young, Schilling, Hadley, and Homer Jr. High School.

7.B)12) Recommendation to approve the Homer Jr. High School honor roll scale range

8. Discuss Future Board Meeting Agenda Items

9. Actions:  Recommendations(s)

9.A) Motion to go into Closed Session for Discussion of 1) 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, 2) discussion of collective negotiating matters between the public body and its employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees.

9.B) Motion to adjourn