June 17, 2026 at 6:00 PM - PAEC Governing Board Meeting
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1. ROLL CALL
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2. SELECTION OF PRESIDENT PRO-TEM
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3. REORGANIZATION OF THE GOVERNING BOARD
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3.A. SWEARING IN OF NEW BOARD MEMBERS
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3.B. SELECTION OF BOARD PRESIDENT
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3.C. SELECTION OF BOARD VICE PRESIDENT
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3.D. SELECTION OF BOARD SECRETARY
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4. CLOSED SESSION
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5. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION
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6. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
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7. APPROVAL OF GOVERNING BOARD MINUTES
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8. OLD/UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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8.A. PRESS PLUS 121 (2ND READING)
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Section 2 — Governing Board
2:140-E Exhibit — Guidance for Board Member Communications, Including Email Use 2:200 Types of Board Meetings 2:220 Board Meeting Procedures 2:250 Access to Cooperative Public Records 2:260 Uniform Grievance Procedure Section 4 — Operational Services 4:165 Awareness and Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse and Grooming Behaviors Section 5 — General Personnel 5:30 Hiring Process and Criteria 5:50 Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace; E-Cigarette, Tobacco, and Cannabis Prohibition 5:30 Leaves of Absence 5:330 Sick Days, Vacation, Holidays and Leaves Section 6 — Instruction 6:65 Student Social and Emotional Development 6:100 Using Animals in the Educational Program Section 7 — Students 7:20 Harassment of Students Prohibited 7:50 School Admission/Eligibility for Services 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 Disease |
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9. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
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9.A. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL
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9.B. APPROVAL OF BILLS
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9.C. NEW BUSINESS
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9.C.a. APPROVAL OF PERSONNEL REPORT
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9.C.b. APPROVAL OF CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT REPORT
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9.C.c. BOARD MEETING DATES
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9.C.d. FY26 AMENDED BUDGET
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9.C.e. CERTIFICATION FOR PAYMENT FOR GEOTHERMAL PROJECT
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9.C.f. PUBLIC HEARING AMENDED FY2026 BUDGET
Description:
The Amended FY2026 Budget Public Hearing will take place on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at 6:00 PM, before the PAEC Governing Board Meeting. At that time, PAEC will seek approval from the Board.
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9.C.g. AUTHORIZATION TO PUBLISH FY2027 BUDGET AND PUBLIC HEARING
Description:
The FY 2027 Public Budget Hearing will be scheduled prior to the August Governing Board Meeting once the meeting dates have been established and approved for the 2026-2027 year.
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9.C.h. AGENCY RENEWAL CONTRACTS 26-27
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9.C.h.a. CREATIVE EXCHANGE MUSIC THERAPY
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9.C.h.b. PROCARE THERAPY
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10. EXECUTIVE BOARD REPORT
Description:
The Executive Board meeting was held on Thursday, May 14, 2026. Those present included: Dr. Nicole Spatafore from District 87, Ms. Rosalind Banks from District #88, and Dr. Antonia Hill from District # 93.
Ms. Roshune Pechacek from District #92 arrived at 9:12am. Mr. Michael James, Ms. April Cohen, Ms. LaShonda McDaniel, and Mrs. Cecy Mendoza-Jurek from PAEC Administration was also present. The Executive Board reviewed and recommended approval of all action items on the agenda, with the stipulation to include Faiths Law in the presented agreements. District # 87 will be the Executive Board Representative for the Governing Board Meeting on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. |
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11. DUPAGE/WEST COOK REPORT
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Information is attached.
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12. COMMITTEE REPORTS
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The Finance Committee did not meet in June 2026.
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13. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S INFORMATIONAL REPORT
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13.A. CURRENT DISTRICT CHILD COUNT 2025-2026
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The information is attached.
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13.B. CURRENT ENROLLMENT AND CLASSROOM STAFFING PATTERNS 2025-2026
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The information is attached.
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13.C. PROJECTED ESY DISTRICT CHILD COUNT 2026-2027
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The information is attached.
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13.D. TRANSITION REPORTS
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The information is attached.
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13.E. INITIAL REFERRALS
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The information is attached.
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13.F. POLICE REPORTS
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One Police Report: PAEC Elementary — a student had left the premises and returned shortly after leaving. Police were called out of caution. |
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13.G. PAEC ACTIVITY FUND
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The information is attached.
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13.H. DR. CERMAK ISPA PRESIDENT
Description:
As of July 1st, Dr. Cermak will begin his tenure as ISPA President.
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13.I. TOWN HALL MEETING - BELLWOOD
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13.J. GRADUATIONS
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13.K. CONGRESSMAN DANNY K. DAVIS VISIT
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13.L. GEOTHERMAL GROUND BREAK
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13.M. PAEC PROGRAM UPDATES
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13.N. PAEC EVENTS
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13.N.a. RECRUITMENT FAIR
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13.O. PAEC ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENT UPDATES
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The information is attached.
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13.P. DISTRICT GOALS
Description:
The information is attached.
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13.Q. SPECIAL BOARD MEETING
Description:
Discuss date for June Special Board Meeting.
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14. OTHER/ADDITIONAL ITEMS TO BE BROUGHT BEFORE THE GOVERNING BOARD
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15. BOARD CORRESPONDENCE
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Thank You Card - Family of Ms. Peg O'Connell
Thank You Email - Mrs. Dorothy Clark-Smith & Family |
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16. MEETING RECAP
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1) The Executive Board recommends to the Governing Board to approve the payment for the ongoing geothermal project. 2) On May 28th, PAEC had a Ground Breaking ceremony for the Geothermal construction project. This project is targeted to be completed by August 12th, 2026 before the return of staff and students in the fall. 3) The Amended FY2026 Budget Public Hearing will take place on Wednesday, June 17, 2025, at 6:00 PM, before the PAEC Governing Board Meeting. 4) The FY 2027 Public Budget Hearing will be scheduled prior to the August Governing Board Meeting once the meeting dates have been established and approved for the 2026-2027 year. 5) The Executive Board completed the 2nd reading of Press Plus #121. 6) PAEC had their inaugural Recruitment Fair on June 6th, 2026 which was a resounding success! 7) Congratulations to Dr. Cermak as he begins his tenure as ISPA President! 8) As a part of expanding PAEC presence in the community, Mr. James, Ms. Cohen, Board President Mrs. Smith, and Board Secretary Mrs. Mason have met with community leaders including Congressman Danny K. Davis, State Representative LaShawn Ford, Maywood Mayor Nathaniel Booker, and Bellwood Andre Harvey. Last month, we were honored to meet with Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch. |
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17. ADJOURNMENT
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