February 17, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
| Regular Board | |
| Attendance Taken on 2/17/2026 at 5:36 PM | |
| Dr. Debra Barton | Present |
| Lea Grover | Absent |
| Maria Krause | Present |
| Alena Lewis | Present |
| Dr. Lisa Messinger | Present |
| Emily Smith | Present |
| Laura Stanton | Present |
| Present: 6, Absent: 1 | |
| Regular Board | |
| Attendance Taken on 2/17/2026 at 7:58 PM | |
| Dr. Debra Barton | Present |
| Lea Grover | Absent |
| Maria Krause | Present |
| Alena Lewis | Present |
| Dr. Lisa Messinger | Present |
| Emily Smith | Present |
| Laura Stanton | Present |
| Present: 6, Absent: 1 | |
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1. ORGANIZATION - OPEN SESSION - 6:00PM
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1.1. Call to Order - Dr. Barton - 6:00PM
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1.2. Roll Call
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2. EXECUTIVE SESSION — 6:01 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), Negotiations 5ILCS 120/2(C)(2) and Matters relating to Students 5ILCS 120/2(c)(10).
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3. ORGANIZATION - OPEN SESSION - 7:00PM
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3.1. Call to Order - Dr. Barton - 7:00PM
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3.2. Pledge of Allegiance
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3.3. Roll Call
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3.4. Freedom of Information
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Fulfilled FOIA requests since the last board meeting. All FOIA requests have been completed.
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4. CITIZENS' INPUT
This is the designated time for public comment regarding agenda items or other relevant topics. To participate, you must sign up prior to the start of the meeting. In accordance with the Open Meetings Act [5 ILCS 120/2.06(g)] and Board Policy 2:230, we have reserved 45 minutes for this item, with a 5-minute limit per speaker. When called, please stand, state your name, and identify your topic. We appreciate your commitment to civility, honesty, and orderly conduct during your address.
Description:
This is the designated time for public comment regarding agenda items or other relevant topics. To participate, please ensure you have signed up prior to the start of the meeting. In accordance with the Open Meetings Act [5 ILCS 120/2.06(g)] and Board Policy 2:230, we reserve 45 minutes for this session, with a 5-minute limit per speaker. When called, please stand, state your name, and identify your topic. We appreciate your commitment to civility, honesty, and orderly conduct throughout your address. |
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5. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
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5.1. Board Meeting Minutes for January 20, 2026
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5.2. Executive Session Minutes for January 20, 2026
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5.3. Semi-Annual Review of Executive Session Minutes for Viewing From July 2025 - December 2025
Description:
Twice a year we bring approved minutes to the board for approval on whether or not the minutes should be viewed by the public. Included is a two page document showing the listing of meetings arranged according to reason. All listed meetings include information that pertains to personnel and/or unresolved confidential matters which we are asking that all be approved not for public viewing. We are following past practice and adhering to guidelines provided.
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5.4. Destruction of Verbatim Recordings for August 19, 2024.
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5.5. District Contracts - C. Nelson
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5.6. Monthly Payrolls - C. Nelson
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5.7. 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.
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5.8. Fund Reviews - C. Nelson
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5.9. Monthly TJA Bills - C. Nelson
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5.10. Monthly D47 Bills - C. Nelson
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5.11. Disposal of District Surplus Assets - C. Nelson
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5.12. Student Fees/Rental Fees - C. Nelson
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5.13. Personnel Report: APPROVED: Lunch/Playground Supervisor, Special Education Paraprofessional, Floater Custodian, Bus Attendant, Bus Driver, Special Education ASPIRE Teacher RESIGNATIONS: Special Education Paraprofessional, Building Paraprofessional, School Social Worker, Assistant Principal TRANSFERS AND REASSIGNMENTS: Custodian, Assistant Superintendent of Student Services, Director of Student Services, Teacher RETIREMENT NOTIFICATIONS: Special Education Paraprofessional, Bus Driver
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6. AGENDA ITEMS REQUIRING DISCUSSION AND/OR BOARD APPROVAL
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6.1. Approve Executive Termination for Employee #949723
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6.2. UGP Complaint and Investigation Appeal 2026-01
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6.3. 2026 Facilities Capital Improvement Projects Update
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7. NEW AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
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8. ADJOURNMENT
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9. NEXT REGULAR MEETING - Monday, March 16, 2026
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