October 15, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Dolton School District Regular Board Meeting

A. Convene 6:30 PM

B. Roll Call

C. Pledge of Allegiance

D. Cabinet Reports

D.1. Superintendent's Report

D.2. CUBE Conference Presentation - Tiffith & Ransom

E. Committee Reports

F. Board President Report

G. Meeting Open for Public Comments

H. Approval authorizing Township Treasurer to pay invoices dated October 15, 2026, chargeable to the following accounts:

Education Fund	$1,739,634.58
Operations and Maintenance Fund	$312,141.89
Debt Services	$5,924.22
Transportation Fund	$561,976.68
Capital Projects	$378,848.16
Tort Immunity Fund	$194,578.14
	$3,202,103.67

I. Approval of Consent Agenda 

Consent agenda items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any one member, without debate.  Items not removed may be adopted by general consent without debate.  Removed items may be taken up either immediately after the consent agenda or placed later on the agenda at the discretion of the Board. 
Motion to approve consent agenda items I1-11:

I.1. Approval of payroll summaries for September 11, 2026, in the amount of $882,639.42

I.2. Approval of payroll summaries for September 25, 2026, in the amount of 923,032.89

I.3. Approval of minutes from the public hearing held September 17, 2026

I.4. Approval of the minutes from the regular board meeting held September 17, 2026

I.5. Approval of the District E-Learning Plan

I.6. Approval of an E-Learning day on November 3, 2026, due to the General Election

I.7. Approval of 5 Administrators to attend the AASA National Conference on Education in Atlanta, Georgia, February 25–27, 2027, at an estimated total cost of $15,500.00

I.8. Approval for 9 Staff members to attend the Skycon Conference in Tinley Park, October 28-29, 2026, at an estimated total cost of  $4,500.00

I.9. Approval of Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, December 5, 2026 from 8am - 12 pm

I.10. Approval of MOU with WGGT

I.11. Personnel Report

Resignation:

1. Approval of resignation of Rita Annan, 8th Grade Writing Teacher at STEM, effective date September 22, 2026

2. Approval of resignation of Alexandra Rodriquez, District Wide Translator, effective date September 28, 2026

Retirement:

3. Approval of letter of Intent to Retire from Carmen Canales, Benefits & Services Specialist, at the District Office, effective date November 1, 2026

Employment:  

4. Approval of employment of Cameron Calvin, Custodian at NBLA, effective date September 21, 2026

5. Approval of employment of Kadeshea Colone, Custodian at Carol Moseley Braun, effective date September 21, 2026

6. Approval of employment of Ebony Cruseo, District Wide Substitute Teacher, effective date October 2, 2026

7. Approval of employment of Brittanae Davis, District Wide Substitute Teacher, effective date October 9, 2026

8. Approval of employment of Bridgett Fifer, Permanent Guest Teacher at CCA, effective date September 22, 2026

9. Approval of employment of Albert Gerona, 4th Grade Teacher (GEC) at Carol Moseley Braun, effective date TBD

10. Approval of employment of Viola Gordon, 1st Grade Teacher (GEC) at Carol Moseley Braun, effective date TBD

11. Approval of employment of Michael Hastings, Custodian at Caroline Sibley, effective date September 21, 2026

12. Approval of employment of Ariane Henry, Paraprofessional/Health Aide at Berger-Vandenberg, effective date TBD

13. Approval of employment of Ariel Hood, Custodian at SOFA, effective date September 21, 2026

14. Approval of employment of Zsanai Mcknight, District Wide Substitute Teacher, effective date October 2, 2026

15. Approval of employment of May Pearl Nunal, SPED PCC Teacher (GEC) at Berger-Vandenberg, effective date TBD

16. Approval of employment of Joyce Owusu-Ansah, 5th Grade Teacher (GEC) at NBLA, effective date TBD

17. Approval of employment of Romulo Paroginog, 4th Grade Teacher (GEC) at NBLA, effective date TBD

18. Approval of employment of Shantii Pitchford, Kindergarten Teacher at Carol Moseley Braun, effective date September 16, 2026

19. Approval of employment of Courtney Robinson, Permanent Guest Teacher at CCA, effective date October 1, 2026

20. Approval of employment of Stephanie Smith, Paraprofessional/Health Aide at Diekman, effective date TB

Leave of absence:

21. Approval of Intermittent FMLA for Leondria Mahon, Culture & Climate Coach at Berger-Vandenberg, effective September 29, 2026 through May 21, 2027

22. Approval of Intermittent FMLA for Tanyelle Hannah, Principal at Caroline Sibley, effective September 24, 2026 through June 30, 2027

23. Approval of Intermittent FMLA for Lawanda Scott, 4th Grade Teacher at Berger-Vandenberg, effective October 7, 2026 through May 21, 2027

J. Closed Session

J.1. Motion to convene to a closed session meeting for the purpose of discussing the following matters: 

• The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees or legal counsel of Dolton School District 149. 5ILCS 120/2(c)(1)

• Student Disciplinary Cases 5ILCS 120/2(c)(9)

J.2. Motion to adjourn closed session meeting and reconvene open session meeting

K. Final Action of Closed Session Items, if needed

K.1. Motion to approve student discipline decisions (if needed)

K.2. Motion to approve termination of Employee A

L. Old Business

M. New Business

M.1. Motion to approve the second reading and Final Adoption of IASB Press Plus Issue 122 Policy Updates

M.2. Motion to approve November Board Meeting date change

M.3. Motion to approve Resolution Authorizing Issuance of Individual Procurement Cards

M.4. Motion to approve Resolution 2026-10 Authorizing Odelson, Murphey, Grazier & McGrath, LTD. to Intervene on Behalf of Dolton School District No. 149 in Various 2025 Property Tax Appeals

M.5. Motion to approve Middle School CTE Short Film making program  for semester one with Ele´vé31, in the amount of $22,732.92

M.6. Motion to approve Middle School CTE Agriculture program for semester one with The Hive, in the amount of $8,595.00

M.7. Motion to approve Middle School CTE Lego Robotics program for semester one with Nexplore, in the amount of $35,730.00

M.8. Motion to approve hydraulic elevator test at NBLA through Otis Elevator Company, in the amount of $550.00

M.9. Motion to approve elevator repair at NBLA through Otis Elevator Company, in the amount of $12,199.00

M.10. Motion to approve proceeding with the insurance claim for repairs to the District Office lower level and payment of the $10,000.00 deductible

M.11. Motion to approve purchase and installation of IDF Cabinet at Caroline Sibley, through Greatline Communications, in the amount of $1,260.00

M.12. Motion to approve annual renewal of District Wide IIQ ticketing system, through SHI, the amount $10,832.55

M.13. Motion to approve kitchen equipment repair through Rescor Restaurant Equipment, in the amount of $6,078.48

M.14. Motion to approve boiler repair at NBLA, through QMI, in the amount of $29,835.36

M.15. Motion to approve boiler repair and primary house pump replacement at Caroline Sibley, through QMI, in the amount of $26,857.14

M.16. Motion to approve boiler repair at the Middle School, through QMI, in the amount of $19,108.00

N. Adjournment