February 19, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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I. Call to Order
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II. Pledge of Allegiance
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III. Roll Call
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IV. Consent Agenda **
Description:
Minutes of regular meeting held January 15, 2026
Minutes of closed meeting held January 15, 2026 February Bills Payable January Treasurer's Report Quarterly list of authorized depositories, investment managers, dealers and brokers Destruction of closed meeting audio recording from July 24, 2024 and August 16, 2024 |
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V. Superintendent’s Report – Recognition and Informational Items
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V.A. Student Recognition: Student of the Month
Description:
Lance Lavajo will be in attendance so that we may recognize his accomplishments in being selected as the February Student of the Month.
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V.B. Staff Recognition: Excellence in Education
Description:
Dulce Olmos Ocampo is the recipient of the Excellence in Education Award. Her nomination and accomplishments will be presented for recognition.
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V.C. Board of Education Professional Development Opportunity
Description:
The IASB Lake Division will take place on April 15 from 6:00 - 8:00 in Mundelein. Eric Santos from the Learning Technology Center is presenting on Artificial Intelligence. If you’d like to attend, please let me know so we can get you registered.
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V.D. Faculty Professional Development
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February 13 marked the Regional Office of Education’s countywide institute day. Grant was represented with faculty and staff participation, through faculty presenters, and as a host site. A review of the professional development opportunity will be shared.
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V.E. Additional School Funding Sources
Description:
Information will be presented to provide an overview of the County School Facilities Sales Tax (CSFT). This sustainable revenue stream allows Lake County voters to approve up to a 1% sales tax increase dedicated to school facility needs, new construction, safety and security improvements, mental health professionals, and School Resource Officers. Unlike property taxes, these funds are generated from general merchandise sales, paid by both residents and visitors throughout the county, and are distributed to local school districts on a per-pupil basis. |
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V.F. Student Support Coordinator
Description:
Applicants are being accepted for the Student Support Coordinator position. Reporting to the Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment, this 10-month coordinator will lead the implementation and standardization of the Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS). This role is responsible for ensuring consistency across all instructional areas by collaborating with administrators, instructional coaches, and teachers in the areas of data interpretation, intervention selection, and progress monitoring. This role will act as the bridge between school-level data and classroom-level action, ensuring that every student receives the specific level of support required for their success. We look forward to a forthcoming recommendation later this spring for this critical position.
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V.G. Student Representative to the Board of Education
Description:
The application window is now open for students to apply for the Student Representative to the Board position for next school year. The application window closes on March 13, with interviews to follow. We look forward to having an announcement ready for the April meeting and introducing you to our next student representative.
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V.H. Principal’s Report
Description:
Mr. Schoell will give his monthly Principal’s Report.
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V.I. Student Representative’s Report
Description:
Izzy Ellington will provide her monthly report.
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VI. Public Comment
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VII. Superintendent’s Report – Action Items
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VII.A. 2026/27 Board Meeting Date Changes **
Description:
Due to the Homecoming 2026 date change, it is necessary to change our September Board of Education meeting date. In order for our Hall of Fame celebration to align with Homecoming we are recommending that the September Board Meeting be held on September 24. The November 19, 2026 meeting date conflicts with the pre-conference sessions for the IASB/IASA/IASBO Joint Conference. To allow for Board members and administrators to take advantage of attending those early professional development sessions, if they choose, the administration is recommending that the November meeting be held on November 12, 2026. Recommend changing the September meeting date from September 17, 2026, to September 24, 2026, and changing the November meeting date from November 19, 2026 to November 12, 2026, as presented. |
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VII.B. Overnight Travel **
Description:
Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) performed well at the Northern Area Regional competition in January and is requesting to attend the FBLA State Competition in Springfield from April 9 to April 11, 2026. Approximately 23 students will attend with 2 teachers. The cost to the district is estimated to be $6,755.18. Recommend approval of the overnight travel request as presented. |
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VII.C. Personnel **
Description:
Recommend the employment of the following individuals:
Recommend accepting the retirement request of the following individuals:
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VIII. Business Affairs
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VIII.A. Lawn and Grounds Maintenance Bid Update
Description:
Mrs. Reich will briefly update the Board as to where we are in the process for the Lawn and Grounds Bid that opened on January 9.
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VIII.B. Long-Term Financial Projections
Description:
Now that we have the finalized AFR from the auditors, we’ve begun working with Frontline 5Cast to build our five year financial projections. We’re updating it with retirements, possible hires, and anticipated revenue plus expenses. We’ll have a presentation for you next month when it is completed.
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VIII.C. Long-Term Facility Planning
Description:
Mrs. Reich will briefly update the Board as to where we are in the process to begin the long-term facility planning process.
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IX. Other Business
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IX.A. FOIA
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IX.B. Menards Inc. 2023-2026 Appeals
Description:
Dr. Schmidt and Mrs. Reich will review the Menards Inc. 2023-2026 appeals with the Board.
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X. Closed Session
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X.A. Semi-annual review of closed session minutes 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(21) **
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X.B. Student disciplinary cases 5 ILCS 120/2 (c)(9) **
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X.C. Other matters relating to individual students 5 ILCS 120/2 (c)(10) **
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X.D. The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) **
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XI. Action items from closed session discussion
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XI.A. Potential Board action on semi-annual review of closed session minutes **
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XI.B. Potential Board action regarding personnel and compensation **
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XI.C. Potential Board action regarding matters relating to individual students **
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XII. Adjourn
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