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January 20, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

Regular Board
Attendance Taken on 1/20/2026 at 6:02 PM
Dr. Debra Barton	Present
Lea Grover	Present
Maria Krause	Present
Alena Lewis	Absent
Dr. Lisa Messinger	Present
Emily Smith	Absent
Laura Stanton	Present
Present: 5, Absent: 2

Regular Board
Attendance Taken on 1/20/2026 at 7:14 PM
Dr. Debra Barton	Present
Lea Grover	Present
Maria Krause	Present
Alena Lewis	Absent
Dr. Lisa Messinger	Present
Emily Smith	Absent
Laura Stanton	Present
Present: 5, Absent: 2

Agenda

Agenda

1. ORGANIZATION - OPEN SESSION - 6:00PM

1.1. Call to Order - Dr. Barton - 6:00PM

1.2. Roll Call

2. EXECUTIVE SESSION - Executive Session for the Purpose of Appointment, Employment, Compensation, Discipline, Performance, or Dismissal of Specific Employees of the Public Body 5ILCS 120/2(C)(1) and Negotiations 5ILCS 120/2(C)(2).

3. ORGANIZATION - OPEN SESSION - 7:00PM

3.1. Call to Order - Dr. Barton - 7:00PM

3.2. Pledge of Allegiance

Description: Glacier Ridge Empower Student Presentation

Discussion: Dr. Gruper introduced Asst. Principals Angelia Carvell and Amy Hensley as they began their empower presentation. Dr. Gruper stated they were celebrating their Preschool for All (PFA) program and would cover family support professional/parent liaison, PFA community outreach purpose, requirements and timelines as well as PFA community events for 2025-2026.

3.3. Roll Call

3.4. Freedom of Information

Description:

Fulfilled FOIA requests since the last board meeting. All FOIA requests have been fulfilled

693	M.Binnington	Legal Investigative Matters
694	M.Binnington	Legal Matters
695	E. Bruso	Boys/Girls Basketball
696	O. Wang	Collective Bargaining Agreements
698	O. Wang	Vendor Contracts
699	J. Shroades	Vendor Contract Information
700	D. Arvayo	District Building Information
701	Jonathan Nelson	Seconds Matter Safety Solutions
702	E. Bruso	Email
703	J.Nelson	Contracts/Purchase Orders

FOIA Request Running List

4. CITIZENS' INPUT

Description: If you have questions or statements that pertain to agenda items or wish to address the Board on other topics, this is your opportunity. You must sign up to address the board prior to the start of the board meeting and conduct yourself with civility, orderly conduct, and honesty. When your name is called you're asked to stand, identify yourself, and indicate the agenda item or topic you wish to refer to. Consistent with the Open Meetings Act [5 ILCS 120/2.06(g)] and Board Policy 2:230 [Public Participation in School Board Meetings and Petitions to the Board], we will reserve 45 minutes for public comment (5 minute maximum per person) during this board meeting.

Discussion: We had no one sign up citizens' input.

5. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

5.1. Board Meeting Minutes for December 15, 2025

5.2. Executive Session Minutes for December 15, 2025

5.3. Destruction of Verbatim Recordings for July 15, 2024, Session 1 & 2.

5.4. District Contracts - C. Nelson

Description: Background
Per Board Policy 4.60, the administrative staff is requesting board approval for the following contract(s)/agreement(s):

Automatic Building Controls- $16,878-This is an agreement for field engineer consultation, service and tech support related to maintaining and supporting our building HVAC automation systems throughout the district. The contract will be paid by the Operations Department (purchased services).
Alexander Leigh Center for Autism-$46,385.68-This is a new contract for a placement change of one of our students. The outplacement school has been changed from Menta Academy to Alexander Leigh Center for Autism, effective January 12, 2026. The contract will be paid by Special Education Department (student tuition).
Neuro Educational Specialists. ($3,250). To provide a student independent speech and language evaluation. Costs to be paid for by the Special Education department purchase services.
Neuro Educational Specialists. ($5,500). To provide a student independent Psychoeducational evaluation. Cost to be paid for by the Special Education department purchase services.

Note: Per the Finance Committee Financial Information Package Optimization initiative, contracts of $10,000 or more are attached to this memo. If members of the Board of Education care to view individual contracts less than this threshold, please contact the Business Office.

Recommendation
It is my recommendation that the board authorize administration to approve the contract(s) listed above.

5.5. Monthly Payrolls - C. Nelson

5.6. Treasurer's Report - C. Nelson

Description: Included within the Treasurer's report (unaudited) is a summarization of the District's bank and investment balance by Fund.

5.7. Fund Reviews - C. Nelson

5.8. Monthly TJA Bills - C. Nelson

5.9. Monthly D47 Bills - C. Nelson

5.10. Disposal of District Surplus Assets - C. Nelson

Description: Background
Per Board Policy 4.80, "The Superintendent or designee shall notify the Board, as necessary, of the following so that the Board may consider its disposition: (1) District Personal Property..." To comply with Board Policy, listed below are those items that are no longer needed or useful to the District."

2 drawer filing cabinet (1) - no longer used
Office chairs (2) - broken
Sped furniture items (6) - broken

Recommendation
It is recommended that the Board authorize administration to dispose of the asset(s) listed above.

5.11. Personnel Report: APPROVED: Bus Attendant, Building Parapressional, Special Education Paraprofessional (PK)-Cross -Categorical (IDEA), Director of Math, Science, STEM, and Health Instructional Programs, Special Education Paraprofessional-ASPIRE (IDEA), Teacher, Lunch/Playground Supervisor RESIGNATIONS: Lunch/Playground Supervisor, Special Education Paraprofessional, Bus Driver, Registered Nurse, Special Education Teacher-ASPIRE, Dual Language Teacher TRANSFERS AND REASSIGNMENTS: Student Information Specialist I, Student Information Services Coordinator, Student Information Specialist II, Special Education Paraprofessional-ASPIRE RETIREMENT NOTIFICATIONS: Special Education Paraprofessional-Cross-Categorical, Custodial Manager

Description:

APPROVED	RESIGNATIONS	TRANSFERS AND REASSIGNMENTS	RETIREMENT NOTIFICATIONS
Bus Attendant	Lunch/Playground Supervisor	Student Information Specialist I	Special Education Paraprofessional-Cross-Categorical
Building Parapressional	Special Education Paraprofessional	Student Information Services Coordinator	Custodial Manager
Special Education Paraprofessional (PK)-Cross -Categorical (IDEA)	Bus Driver	Student Information Specialist II
Director of Math, Science, STEM, and Health Instructional Programs	Registered Nurse	Special Education Paraprofessional-ASPIRE
Special Education Paraprofessional-ASPIRE (IDEA)	Special Education Teacher-ASPIRE
Teacher	Dual Language Teacher
Lunch/Playground Supervisor

5.12. Resolution to Transfer Funds for the Purpose of Debt Service - G.O. Debt Certificates, Series 2018 - C. Nelson

5.13. Resolution to Transfer Funds for the Purpose of Debt Service - G.O. Debt Certificates, Series 2019 - C. Nelson

5.14. Resolution to Appoint Designee to prepare 2026-2027 Tentative Budget - C. Nelson

5.15. Resolution for Appointing a State-Approved Director of Special Education

6. AGENDA ITEMS REQUIRING DISCUSSION AND/OR BOARD APPROVAL

6.1. Motion to Approve Executive Termination for Employee ID # 317843

7. NEW AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

Discussion: Dr. Hinz introduced Angela Maki stating that the personnel sheet of the consent agenda approved her employment as the new Director of Math, Science and Stem, effective July 1, 2026.

Also, Dr. Hinz encouraged all families with an incoming kindergarten to register their students. Registration begins the first week of February.

8. ADJOURNMENT

9. NEXT REGULAR MEETING - TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2026

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