March 16, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Regular Board of Education Meeting
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A. Call to Order
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B. Pledge of Allegiance
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C. The mission of Sunnybrook School District #171 is to maximize student achievement by cultivating: critical thinking skills, innovative instructional practices and a collaborative school, home and community partnership.
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D. Roll Call
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E. Any person wishing to address the board about an item that is on the agenda should do so when that item is up for discussion. Visitors' statements will be limited to two minutes per person. A total of 30 minutes will be allocated for visitor comments. All comments about items not on the agenda will be held until the visitors' statements at the end of the meeting. Items related to personnel issues will be redirected to the appropriate Administrator.
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F. Recommended Motion:
To approve the Regular Board of Education meeting minutes of February 23, 2026, closed session minutes of February 23, 2026, March expenses and February payroll in the amount of $1,371,032.05, as presented. |
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G. Communications
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H. Informational Items:
Presentation: 1) Next Gen Transit 2) Sip Transport 3) KE Transportation Discussion Item: Regarding Superintendent transition planning and search timeline considerations. |
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I. Board Reports
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J. Administrator Reports:
Dr. Erika Millhouse Pettis, Superintendent Dr. Lori Owens Stranc, Assistant Superintendent/Director of Curriculum Mr. David Shrader, Chief School Business Official Ms. Juliann Greene, Director of Pupil Services Dr. Mike McGowan, Technology Director Mrs. Chantelle Cambric, Principal, Heritage Middle School Mr. Joseph Kent, Principal, Nathan Hale School Policy Committee: First Reading Draft Updates: Policy 2:120: Board Member Development Policy: 2:150: Committees Policy 2:270: Discrimination and Harassment on the Basis of Race, Color, and National Origin Prohibited Policy 4:10: Fiscal and Business Management Policy 4:30: Revenue and Investments Policy 4:80: Accounting and Audits Policy 4:140: Waiver of Student Fees Policy 4:190: Targeted School Violence Prevention Program Policy 5:10: Equal Employment Opportunity and Minority Recruitment Policy 5:90: Abused and neglected Child Reporting Policy 5:100: Staff Development Program Policy 5:190: Teacher Qualifications Policy 5:200: Terms and Conditions of Employment and Dismissal Policy 5:220: Substitute Teachers Policy 5:280: Duties and Qualifications Policy 5:300: Schedules and Employment Year Policy 6:20: School Year Calendar and Day Policy 6:40: Curriculum Development Policy 6:60: Curriculum Content Policy 6:130: Program for the Gifted Policy 6:160: English Learners Policy 6:260: Complaints About Curriculum, Instructional Materials, and Programs Policy 6:315: High School Credit for Students in Grade 7 or 8 Policy 7:10: Equal Educational Opportunities Policy 7:70: Attendance and Truancy Policy 7:180: Prevention of and Response to Bullying, Intimidation, and Harassment Policy 7:190: Student Behavior Policy 7:290: Suicide and Depression Awareness and Prevention Policy 7:310: Restrictions on Publications; Elementary Schools Policy 7:340: Student Records Policy 8:30: Visitors to and Conduct on School Property Review and Monitoring: Policy 1:10: School District Legal Status Policy 1:20: District Organization, Operations, and Cooperative Agreements Policy 1:30: School District Philosophy Policy 2:10: School District Governance Policy 2:160: Board Attorney Policy 2:240: Board Policy Development Policy 3:30: Chain of Command Policy 4:50: Payment Procedures Policy 4:90: Student Activity and Fiduciary Funds Policy 4:180: Pandemic Preparedness, Management, and Recovery Policy 5:20-E: Resolution to Prohibit Sexual Harassment Policy 5:60-E1: Employee Expense Reimbursement Form Policy 5:60-E2: Employee Estimated Expense Approval Form Policy 5:270: Employment At-Will, Compensation, and Assignment Policy 6:280: Grading and Promotion Policy 7:40: Nonpublic School Students, Including Parochial and Home-Schooled Students Policy 7:90: Release During School Hours Policy 7:130: Student Rights and Responsibilities Policy: 7:325: Student Fundraising Activities Policy 8:110: Public Suggestions and Concerns |
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K. Recommended Motions:
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K.1. Recommended Motions:
To accept the retirement of Mrs. Deborah Horvath, Cleaner, Heritage Middle School, effective May 29, 2026, as presented. |
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K.2. Recommended Motion:
To accept the retirement of Mrs. Kim Warner, Secretary, Nathan Hale School, effective June 30, 2026, (replacing her original retirement letter of June 30, 2027), as presented. |
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K.3. Recommended Motion:
To accept the resignation of Ms. Jennifer Estrada, Music teacher, Nathan Hale School, effective on the last day of school for the 2025-2026 school year, as presented. |
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K.4. Recommended Motion:
To approve the extension of FMLA (Family Medical Leave) for Mr. Andris Sprudzs, tentatively expected return date of April 2, 2026, as presented. |
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K.5. Recommended Motion:
To approve the Milk renewal contract with Prairie Farms, as presented. |
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K.6. Recommended Motion:
To approve the KI quote for two Heritage classroom desks and chairs, as presented. |
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K.7. Recommended Motion:
To approve the non-renewal of contracts for the following teachers: 1 - LSB1 Teacher at HMS 1 - LSB1 Teacher at NH 1 - Social Worker at NH |
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K.8. Recommended Motion :
To approve the request for (FMLA) for Ms. LaTryce Fields Anderson, Dean, Heritage Middle School, effective April 16, 2026, expected return date April 30, 2026, as presented. |
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K.9. Recommended Motion:
To approve tenure for the following teachers: Heritage Middle School: Ms. Exal Rose Cervantes Mrs. Julija Lapp Swanson Nathan Hale School: Emily Angelo - Reading Specialist. Maya Rusinque_ ELL |
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K.10. Recommended Motion:
To approve two board members, all expenses paid, to attend the NSBA (National School Board Association) annual conference in San Antonio, TX, which will take place on April 10-12, 2026, as presented. |
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K.11. Recommended Motion:
To award the 2026 Heritage Middle School Track project to the lowest responsible bidder, Abbey Construction Co., Inc., in the amount of $1,570,500.00, as presented. |
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K.12. Recommended Motion:
To move in to Closed Session for the purpose of the appointment, compensation, student discipline, performance for dismissal of specific employees of the district. 5ILCS 120/2 (c) (1). |
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L. Visitors' Statements
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M. Adjourn Meeting
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