January 21, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

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. DLA Architecture Firm Report (Communication)

V.A.2. District Belonging Update - Culture Night and Black History Month Celebration of February 19, 2026 - Ms. Amanda Hattar (Culture)

V.B. Curriculum and Instruction:

V.B.1. January 6, 2026 Institute Day Report (Culture, Communication, Curriculum and Instruction, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Student Support Services)

V.B.2. Evergreen Reads Update - Ms. Angala Iverson (Culture, Communication, Curriculum and Instruction, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion)

V.B.3. Winter Benchmark Data (Communication, Curriculum and Instruction)

V.C. Student Support Services:

V.C.1. Special Education Committee Update (Student Support Services)

V.D. Business Office:

V.D.1. Monthly Financial Report (Communication)

VI. 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.

VII. BOARD REPORTS

VII.A. Report of Board Policy Committee Meeting of January 14, 2026 - Mrs. Rachel Marroquin and Mr. David Sheppard (Culture, Communication, Curriculum and Instruction, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion)

VIII. ACTION ITEMS

VIII.A. Consent Agenda

VIII.A.1. Approve Monthly Transaction Reports for December 2025

VIII.A.2. Approve Fund Balance Reports for December 2025

VIII.A.3. Approve Expenditure Report and Projected Payroll Report for January 2026

VIII.A.4. Approve Board Minutes from the Regular Meeting of December 17, 2025

VIII.A.5. Approve Closed Session Minutes from the Regular Meeting of December 17, 2025

VIII.A.6. Approve Board Minutes from the Board Policy Committee Meeting of January 14, 2026

VIII.A.7. Approve Destruction of Closed Session Tapes from September 2021

VIII.A.8. Personnel Recommendations:

VIII.A.8.a. Additions:

VIII.A.8.a.1. Enjanique Robinson, Paraprofessional - NW, effective January 12, 2026

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

VIII.A.8.b.1. Steven Karas, Teacher - SE, effective March 5, 2026

VIII.A.8.b.2. Destinee Burton, 6th Grade Math Teacher - CMS, effective April 14, 2026

VIII.A.8.c. Resignations:

VIII.A.8.c.1. Rihanna Cole, Extended Day - SW, effective January 16, 2026

VIII.A.8.c.2. Daniel Gutierrez, 2nd Shift Custodian - SW, effective January 21, 2026

VIII.B. Approve 1st Reading of Revised Board Policies 2:120, 2:150, 2:270, 3:10, 3:50, 3:60, 4:10, 4:30, 4:80, 4:110, 4:140, 4:150, 4:160, 4:170, 4:190, 5:20, 5:90, 5:100, 5:110, 5:120, 5:185, 5:190, 5:220, 5:280, 5:300, 6:20, 6:40, 6:60, 6:130, 6:135, 6:140, 6:160, 6:210, 6:220, 6:235, 6:240, 6:260, 6:270, 6:280, 7:10, 7:70, 7:130, 7:140, 7:150, 7:180 7:190, 7:250, 7:290, 7:310, 7:340, 8:30, 8:100 as recommended by the Illinois Association of School Boards

VIII.C. Approve 2nd Reading and Adoption of Revised Board Policies 2:150, 2:270, 3:10, 3:50, 3:60, 4:10, 4:30, 4:110, 4:140, 4:150, 4:160, 4:170, 4:190, 5:20, 5:90, 5:100, 5:110, 5:120, 5:185, 5:190, 5:220, 5:280, 5:300, 6:20, 6:40, 6:130, 6:135, 6:140, 6:160, 6:210, 6:220, 6:235, 6:240, 6:260, 6:270, 6:280, 7:10, 7:130, 7:140, 7:150, 7:190, 7:250, 7:290, 7:310, 7:340, 8:30, 8:100 as recommended by the Illinois Association of School Boards

IX. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION to discuss 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. 5ILCS 120/2(c)(1), as amended by P.A. 93-0057, and to discuss 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). (Conference Room)

X. RETURN TO OPEN MEETING

XI. Approve Four Year Agreement between the D124 Board of Education and
the Evergreen Park Federation of Teachers Local 943 

XII. ADJOURN MEETING - The next Regular Meeting of the District 124 Board of Education is scheduled to take place on February 18, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. at the Administrative Building, Evergreen Park, IL.