August 11, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
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1. 7PM Call to Order
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2. Pledge of Allegiance
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3. Roll Call
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4. Recognition
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4.A. Chief Ortiz
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4.B. Chief Anderson
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5. Public Hearing- eLearning Plan Renewal
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6. Audience Participation on the e-Learning plan renewal as presented in the public hearing. If you intend to speak, please fill out completely Public Comments Form and present it to the Superintendent at this time. The Board will hear comments related to the eLearning plan renewal. The Board will hear comments not related to the agenda, however, these comments may be forwarded to the Superintendent or appropriate administrator for an individual response. Please remain seated until you are called. Comments will be limited to three minutes.
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7. Adjournment of the Public Hearing
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8. Regular Board of Education Meeting Agenda
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9. Reports
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9.A. A.E.R.O. Report
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9.B. Superintendent’s Report
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9.B.1. Department/Building Updates
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9.B.2. Monthly Financial and Fund Balance Report
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9.C. FOIA Requests
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9.C.1. Several requests were made by The Data Branch regarding specific vendors over specific time periods
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9.C.2. Carla Carlos from Employee Research Data requesting district employees' information
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9.C.3. Sam Crombie from Bluedoor requesting requesting public records
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9.C.4. Upgraid Research requesting review of Facility Assessments, Capital Improvement Plans, and Energy Audit Reports (2020–Present)
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9.C.5. Sheri Reid from SmartProcure requesting any and all purchasing records from 1/31/2026 to current
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10. Consent Agenda
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10.A. Approval of the June 9, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes
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10.B. Approval of June 9, 2026 Special Meeting Committee of the Whole Minutes
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10.C. Requisitions over $5,000
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10.C.1. Sphero in the amount of $8,268.38 (grant funded)
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10.C.2. Bannerville in the amount of $7,735
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10.D. Professional Development over $500
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10.D.1. La Cosecha National Dual Language Conference, $1,500 (airfare, lodging, registration and per diem) for 8 attendees (grant funded)
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10.E. Imprest Fund Expenditures in the amount of for $4,989.27 June 2026 and $3,097.57 for July 2026
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10.F. Activity Fund Expenditures in the Amount of $8,728.62 for June 2026 and $0 for July 2026
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11. Action Items
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11.A. 2026-27 Tentative Budget for Public Display
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11.B. Approval of Personnel Report #2026-27-08-11-26
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11.C. Certified and Classified Payrolls in the amount of $918,103.86 for June 2026 and $514,227.95 for July 2026
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11.D. Monthly Bills in the amount of $1,078,952.59 for June 2026 and $676,858.10 for July 2026
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11.E. Approval of staffing agreement with Bilingual Speech Solutions
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11.F. Approval of Resolution ratifying proposed amendments to the AERO special education cooperative articles of joint agreement.
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11.G. Approval of Board Policies Issue 121: Board Policy Updates (First Read)- IASB Press Policy Issue 121: 2:200, Types of School Board Meetings; 2:220, School Board Meeting Procedures; 2:250, Access to District Public Records; 2:260, Uniform Grievance Procedure; 2:265, Title IX Grievance Procedure; 4:40, Incurring Debt; 4:165, Awareness and Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse and Grooming Behaviors; 5:30, Hiring Process and Criteria; 5:50, Drug- and Alcohol- Free Workplace; E-Cigarette, Tobacco, and Cannabis Prohibition; 5:250, Leaves of Absence; 5:330, Sick Days, Vacation, Holidays, and Leaves; 6:50, School Wellness; 6:665, Student Social and Emotional Development; 6:100, Using Animals in the Educational Program; 6:145, Migrant Students; 6:170, Title I Programs; 6:180, Extended Instructional Programs; 7:20, Harassment of Students Prohibited; 7:50, School Admissions and Student Transfers To and From Non-District Schools; 7:100, Health, Eye, and Dental Examinations; Immunizations; and Exclusion of Students; 7:185, Teen Dating Violence Prohibited; 7:220, Bus Conduct; 7:230, Misconduct by Students with Disabilities; 7:240, Conduct Code for Participants in Extracurricular Activities; 7:260: Exemption from Physical Education; 7:280, Communicable and Chronic Infectious Diseases; 7:300, Extracurricular Athletics; 8:90, Parent Organizations and Booster Clubs. |
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11.H. Approval of Intergovernmental Agreement with the South Cook Intermediate Service Center for Student Advocacy Program
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11.I. Approval of Schoolwide Title Plans
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11.J. Approval of Cyber Liability Insurance Renewal with Hub International for 2026-2027 School Year in the amount of $15,278.00
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11.K. Approval of CDW quote for district wide switch/router replacement in the amount of $124,766.24 (Erate generated)
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11.L. Resolution Authorizing Termination of At-Will Employee
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11.M. Motion to Appoint Susana Aguirre, Representative, and as Alternate Representative, Dr. David Negron, to represent Cook County School District 104 in the South Suburban Benefit Cooperative Board of Directors for fiscal year 2026-27.
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12. Audience Participation If you intend to speak, please fill out completely Public Comments Form and present it to the Superintendent at this time. The Board will hear comments related to the agenda. The Board will hear comments not related to the agenda, however, these comments may be forwarded to the Superintendent or to the School Principal for an individual response. Please remain seated until you are called. Comments will be limited to three minutes.
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13. Board Comments
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14. Upcoming Events 8/13: Walker Principal in the Park Event 12:30-1:30pm |
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15. Adjournment
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