February 23, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Board of Education Meeting
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1. Call to Order / Pledge of Allegiance / Roll Call
Speaker(s):
Board President
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2. Review Agenda
Speaker(s):
Board President
Description:
The Board President or designee will review the agenda.
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3. Communication
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3.A. Invitation for Public Comment (3-minute time limit)
Description:
The Board will accept public comment related to current agenda topics or other items limited to three minutes (time may not be ceded to another). Anyone wishing to speak is asked to complete the sign-up sheet provided at the meeting. The Board, typically, will listen, but not respond. When called upon, citizens are asked to come forward to the podium to provide their comments. Visit this link for complete guidelines for public participation.
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3.B. Student School Board Representative Reports
Description:
Student School Board Representatives will report on current activities in their buildings.
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3.C. FOIA Requests
Description:
FOIA requests received since last month's report: 5
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3.D. Superintendent's Report
Description:
The Superintendent will acknowledge awards, honors and recognition earned by students and staff and other items of interest or necessity.
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3.E. Strategic Plan Update
Description:
Dr. Joe Porto of JMP Consulting, Ltd. will provide an update on the D128 Strategic Plan.
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4. For Discussion
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4.A. Annual Sectioning and Staffing Process Overview
Speaker(s):
Briant Kelly
Description:
Associate Superintendent Briant Kelly will provide a brief update on the Annual Sectioning and Staffing Process
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4.B. Title IX Audit Update
Speaker(s):
Briant Kelly
Description:
Associate Superintendent Briant Kelly will provide a brief update on the Title IX Audit.
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4.C. Share the Success Panel Submission
Speaker(s):
Marc Schaffer, Board Members
Description:
The Board will discuss submission of a proposal for the Share the Success panel presentation at the November 2026 Joint Annual Conference.
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5. Consent Vote Agenda
Description:
The consent agenda includes items that are routinely approved by the Board with a single motion - minutes, destruction of closed session recordings, educational tour requests, employment matters, disposal of obsolete capital equipment, bills payable, and financial reports. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any Board member.
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5.A. Regular Board Meeting Minutes and Closed Session Minutes - January 27, 2026
Description:
Closed session minutes remain in the closed file.
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5.B. Employment of Employees
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5.C. Educational Tours
Speaker(s):
Tom Koulentes
Description:
1. LHS Cats in France to France 5/2027
2. LHS WYSE to Leesburg, VA and Washington, DC 4/2026 3. VHHS Dance Team to DeKalb, IL 6/2026 4. VHHS Outdoor Adventure Club to Wisconsin 05/2026 |
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6. For Action
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6.A. 10-month Administrator Employment Contracts for the 2026-27 School Year
Speaker(s):
Briant Kelly
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6.B. LHS Vending Agreement
Speaker(s):
Dan Stanley
Description:
Illinois law, 105 ILCS 5/10-20.21(b-5), requires that school boards approve all contracts intended to generate revenue in excess of $1,000.
The current LHS vending provider is retiring and LHS has selected KRS Vending, Inc. to replace them. Included is the contract for approval.
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6.C. LHS Auditorium Stage Floor Replacement
Speaker(s):
Dan Stanley
Description:
Included is the proposal for Stalker Sports Floors to replace the LHS auditorium stage floor. This is part of our summer 2026 capital projects list. The cost is $119,339 and is purchased under the TIPS co-op. The project was estimated at $300,000, but will actually be closer to $187,000 including electrical, design, and contingency.
The updated summer 2026 capital projects list is included. The total amount for projects is just over $4.9 million.
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6.D. LHS Library Carpet Replacement
Speaker(s):
Dan Stanley
Description:
Included is the proposal for Shaw Industries, Inc. to replace the LHS library carpet for $79,871.52. This is done under a Sourcewell co-op contract.
This project was included in our summer 2026 capital projects. The project was estimated at $135,000 but will cost closer to $93,000, which includes moving expenses. Also included is the updated summer capital projects listing with a total of just over $4.9 million.
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6.E. LHS HVAC Univent Replacements and Chiller Plant Upgrades
Speaker(s):
Dan Stanley
Description:
Included is a proposal for Trane to replace univents in some LHS classrooms as well as to perform upgrades to the LHS chiller. The cost is $316,238 and is under an OMNIA co-op contract.
This work was included in our summer 2026 capital projects with a placeholder cost of $1.4 million intentionally to scale down to left over available funds based on how other projects came in. Included also is the updated summer 2026 capital projects listing with a total of just over $4.9 million.
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6.F. LHS Stadium Track Replacement
Speaker(s):
Dan Stanley
Description:
Included is the proposal to replace the LHS stadium track with Midwest Track Builders for $255,657. This is under a TIPS co-op contract.
This is included in our summer 2026 capital projects list. It was estimated at $300,000 and we would keep it there for contingency. Included is the updated summer 2026 capital projects listing with a total of just over $4.9 million.
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6.G. LHS Graphics Lab HVAC Upgrade
Speaker(s):
Dan Stanley
Description:
Included is a proposal by Trane to upgrade the HVAC system for the LHS graphics lab. The amount is $238,920 and was done under an OMNIA co-op contract.
This project was not part of our summer 2026 capital projects. This project was identified as a life safety concern that we need to address. The funding for this will come from an existing surplus.
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6.H. FY25 Audited Financial Reports
Speaker(s):
Dan Stanley
Description:
Attached are the final FY25 audited financial reports as well as a few additional memos. The reports are:
-FY25 Audit Letter to the Board — the final letter from the auditors to the Board. -FY25 ACFR — this is our official financial statement, the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. -FY25 Audit Rep Letter — the final management representation letter. -FY25 AFR — the Annual Financial Report in the format required by ISBE. -FY25 Single Audit — the federally required financial reporting. |
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7. For Information
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7.A. FY26 Mid-Year Financial Review
Speaker(s):
Dan Stanley
Description:
Included is the report.
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7.B. 5-Year Financial Projections
Speaker(s):
Dan Stanley
Description:
This agenda item has a lot of information in the attachments.
Attached is the slide deck that we will review together. Also attached are a few detailed reports that address the following projections: -Enrollment Projections -Long-Term Capital Plan -5-Year Financial Projections |
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7.C. Board Comments and Events
Description:
Board members may provide general comments or report on events.
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7.D. IASB Report
Description:
Delegate Batson may have information to report on activities related to the Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB).
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7.E. SEDOL Report
Description:
Delegate Austin may have information to report on activities related to the Special Education District of Lake County (SEDOL).
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8. Future Agenda Items
Description:
Board members and District Administration may propose future agenda items.
March 16, 2026: -2027-2027 IHSA Membership Renewals -Ombudsman Alternative Education Services Agreement -Annual Certified Staffing Report -Annual Certified Staff Employment Recommendations -Non-Union Educational Support Professional Salary raises -Administration Salary Raises |
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9. Executive Session
Description:
The Board will convene in closed session to discuss: the placement of individual students in special education programs and other matters relating to individual students 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(10); litigation, when an action against, affecting or on behalf of the school board has been filed and is pending before a court or administrative tribunal, or when the school board finds that an action is probable or imminent, in which case the basis for the finding shall be recorded and entered into the minutes of the closed meeting 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11); and Employment of Employees 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1).
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10. Return to Open Session
Description:
The Board will reconvene in open session.
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11. Adjournment
Description:
The meeting will adjourn.
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