September 17, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting and Public Hearing Regarding the FY26 Budget

I. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER

II. ROLL CALL

III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

IV. APPROVE THE AGENDA (Additions or deletions to the agenda may be made at this time)

V. STAFF REPORTS

V.A. Superintendent

V.A.1. Update from DLA Architecture Firm and F.H. Pashen Construction Manager (Communication)

V.A.2. National Custodial Worker Day Recognition - October 2 (Culture)

V.A.3. Update on Elementary Clubs  - Ms. Britni Vienna and Ms. Llora Sullivan (Culture, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion)

V.A.4. Update on Central Clubs & Athletics - Mr. John Jensen and Ms. Danielle Weston (Culture, Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion)

V.A.5. Update on Cultural Celebrations for the 2025-2026 School Year — Ms. Amanda Hattar (Culture, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion)

V.B. Curriculum & Instruction

V.B.1. August Institute Overview (Culture, Communication, Curriculum and Instruction, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Student Support Services)

V.B.2. "Grow Your Own" Program Update (Culture, Curriculum and Instruction)

V.C. Business Office

V.C.1. Monthly Financial Report (Culture, Communication)

V.C.2. Final Budget FY26 (Culture, Communication, Curriculum and Instruction, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Student Support Services)

VI. OPEN THE FLOOR FOR A PUBLIC HEARING regarding the FY26 Budget 

VII. CLOSE THE FLOOR

VIII. PUBLIC COMMENTS (on agenda/non-agenda items, limited to 3 minutes) If you wish to
address the Board, complete an information card (found by the sign-in sheet) and turn your
card in to Ms. Sonia Hernandez, Executive Assistant to the Superintendent/Board Secretary.

IX. BOARD REPORTS

IX.A. A.E.R.O. Governing Board Meeting Report - Mr. David Sheppard (Culture, Communication, Curriculum and Instruction, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Student Support Services)

IX.B. 2025 COSSBA Federal Advocacy Conference Report - Mrs. Denise Jones (Culture, Communication, Curriculum and Instruction, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Student Support Services)

X. ACTION ITEMS

X.A. Consent Agenda

X.A.1. Approve Monthly Transaction Reports for August 2025

X.A.2. Approve Fund Balance Reports for August 2025

X.A.3. Approve Expenditure Report and Projected Payroll Report for September 2025

X.A.4. Approve Board Minutes from the Regular Meeting of August 13, 2025

X.A.5. Approve the Closed Session Minutes from the Regular Meeting of August 13, 2025

X.A.6. Approve Board Minutes from the Special Meeting of September 3, 2025 

X.A.7. Approve Destruction of Closed Session Tapes from May 2021

X.A.8. Personnel Recommendations:

X.A.8.a. Additions:

X.A.8.a.1. Diane Byrne, Lunch/Recess Supervisor - SW, effective August 22, 2025

X.A.8.a.2. Rihanna Cole, Lunch/Recess Supervisor - SW, effective August 22, 2025

X.A.8.a.3. Anise Sappington, Paraprofessional - NE, effective August 26, 2025

X.A.8.a.4. Maria Medina-Mata, Lunch/Recess Supervisor - NW, effective September 4, 2025

X.A.8.a.5. Jocelyn Barrera, Lunch/Recess Supervisor - CMS, effective September 12, 2025

X.A.8.b. FMLA Leave of Absence:

X.A.8.b.1. Peter Sullivan, ELA Teacher - CMS, effective August 18, 2025

X.A.8.b.2. Mary Beth Williams, School Secretary - SE, effective August 05, 2025

X.A.8.b.3. Jordan Winters, Resource Teacher - NW, effective January 06, 2026 

X.A.8.b.4. Lisa Reed, Teacher - SE, effective September 24, 2025

X.A.8.b.5. Jennifer Craig, 8th Grade Science Teacher - CMS, effective September 8, 2025

X.A.8.c. Resignation with Intent to Retire:

X.A.8.c.1. Patti Burns Soliman, Teacher - SE, effective at the end of 2025-2026 School Year
(Updated Retirement Date)

X.A.8.c.2. John Boynton, Custodian - District Office, effective June 30, 2026

X.A.8.c.3. Margaret Hammer, Administrative Assistant to Assistant Superintendent
Curriculum and Instruction - District Office, effective October 3, 2025

X.A.8.d. Resignations:

X.A.8.d.1. Miguel Madrigal, HR Clerk - District Office, effective August 21, 2025

X.A.8.d.2. Patricia Roberts, Director of Human Resources - District Office, effective June 30, 2026

X.A.8.d.3. Diamond Harrison, Lunch/Recess Supervisor - CMS, effective August 26, 2025

X.B. Approve the FY26 Budget

X.C. Approve 2nd Reading and Adoption of Revised Board Policies 5:100, 6:150, 6:235, 7:190, 7:200, 7:210, 7:250, and 7:270 as recommended by the Illinois Association of School Boards

XI. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the District or legal counsel, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee or legal counsel to determine its validity. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) (Conference Room)

XII. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION 

XIII. Action on Resignation Request from Patrick Haase, Teacher - NW, effective August 21, 2025

XIV. ADJOURNMENT