January 12, 2026 6 p.m. with Closed Session; Open Session will begin at 7 p.m. - Regular Board Meeting
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1. Opening Items
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1.A. Call to Order and Roll Call
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2. Closed Session
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2.A. The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the District. 5 ILCS 102/2(c)(1)
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2.B. Consideration of student disciplinary matters. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(9)
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2.C. The placement of individual students in special education programs and other matters relating to individual students. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(10)
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2.D. Litigation...when the public body 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)
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2.E. Discussion of minutes of meetings lawfully closed under the Open Meetings Act, whether for purposes of approval by the body of the minutes or semi-annual review of the minutes as mandated by Section 2.06. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(21)
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3. Pledge of Allegiance and School Report
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3.A. Highland School
Speaker(s):
Mr. Zac Craft
Description:
Principal Zac Craft
Student Council
Attachments:
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4. Non-Action Reports
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4.A. Communications
Description:
Written Communications
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4.B. Spotlight on our Schools: FY 2025 Audit Report
Speaker(s):
Ms. Betsy Allen
Attachments:
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4.C. Spotlight on our Schools: K-5/6-8 Model Transition Update
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5. Reports to the Board
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5.A. Superintendent Report
Speaker(s):
Dr. Kevin Russell
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5.B. Monthly Business
Speaker(s):
Dr. Gregory Harris
Description:
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5.C. Treasurer's Report
Attachments:
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6. Policy Committee
Description:
The Policy Committee has not met since the last board meeting.
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7. Legislative Committee
Speaker(s):
Ms. Melissa Ellis
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7.A. Report on the January 7, 2026 meeting
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8. Financial Advisory Committee
Description:
The Financial Advisory Committee has not met since the last board meeting.
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9. District Leadership Team
Description:
The District Leadership Team has not met since the last board meeting.
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10. Health & Wellness Committee
Description:
The Health and Wellness Committee has not met since the last board meeting.
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11. SASED Report
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12. Discussion
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12.A. No items for discussion
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13. Public Comment
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13.A. Public Comment Guidelines
Description:
Policy 2:230, Public Participation at Board of Education Meetings and Petitions to the Board |
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14. Recess
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14.A. Recess will be taken at Chair's discretion
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15. Approval of Minutes
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15.A. Regular Meeting - December 8, 2025
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16. Consent Agenda
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16.A. Financial Reports ~ List of Bills & Summary
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16.B. Personnel Report: 1) Assignments; 2) Resignations; 3) Retirements; 4) Stipends
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17. Recommendations for Action
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17.B. Approval of Settlement Agreement - Case No. 1:23-cv-17131
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17.C. PRESS Issue 120 Policy Updates
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18. Construction Consent Agenda
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18.A. Project Authorization - Phase III Elementary Schools and Food Service
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19. Announcements
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19.A. Upcoming Meetings & Events
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20. Closed Session
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20.A. The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the District. 5 ILCS 102/2(c)(1)
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20.B. Consideration of student disciplinary matters. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(9)
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20.C. The placement of individual students in special education programs and other matters relating to individual students. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(10)
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20.D. Litigation...when the public body 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)
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20.E. Discussion of minutes of meetings lawfully closed under the Open Meetings Act, whether for purposes of approval by the body of the minutes or semi-annual review of the minutes as mandated by Section 2.06. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(21)
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21. Action as a Result of Closed Session
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21.A. Closed Session Minutes - December 8, 2025
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22. Adjournment
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