September 29, 2026 7:00pm - Public Hearing and Regular Board of Education Meeting

1. Call to Order - Public Hearing on FY27 District Budget

2. Roll Call:  Ms. Jackson, Mr. Legardy, Dr. Leonard, Dr. O'Quin, Mr. Riedel, Dr. Smith, Mr. Pauling

3. Public Comments

4. Discussion Items:

4.1. FY27 District Budget

5. Adjournment

6. Call to Order - Regular Board of Education Meeting

7. Roll Call:  Ms. Jackson, Mr. Legardy, Dr. Leonard, Dr. O'Quinn, Mr. Riedel, Dr. Smith, Mr. Pauling

8. Public Comments

9. Communications

9.1. Delegations

9.2. Board Members

10. Superintendent's Report

10.1. District Updates

10.1.1. Introduction of Student Board Member and Report - Chimdalu Okafor 

10.1.2. HF Strong

10.1.3. FY27 School District Budget
Motion to approve the FY27 District Budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027, as recommended by the Assistant Superintendent for Finance and the Superintendent. (Roll Call)
 

10.2. Executive Reports

10.2.1. Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, Instruction and Professional Learning

10.2.1.1. ISBE Accountability Redesign Presentation

11. Consent Agenda
Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedures, Robert's Rules and Bylaws, provide for a consent agenda listing for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. (Roll Call)

11.1. Regular Board Meeting Minutes of August 25, 2026

11.2. 2026-2027 Annual Tuition Rate, non-resident students at $27,145.24 per year, or $154.23 per day

11.3. Extended Field Trip - HF Viking Law Team Empire Mock Trial Invitational

11.4. Approval of Expenditures

11.5. Approval of Imprest Fund

11.6. Ratification of Payroll

11.7. Personnel Report

11.7.1. Appointments

11.7.2. Leaves

11.7.3. Retirements

11.7.4. Dismissal

11.7.5. Extra Responsibilities/Stipend

12. Committee Reports

12.1. Finance Committee, Chair: Mr. Riedel

12.1.1. Informational/Discussion Items:

12.1.1.1. Next Finance Committee Meeting - Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 7:45 a.m. in the Viking Room

12.1.2. Action Items: None

12.2. Planning Committee, Chair: Mr. Legardy, met September 22, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. in the Viking Room

12.2.1. Informational/Discussion Items:

12.2.1.1. Next Planning Committee Meeting - November 10, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. in the Viking Room

12.2.1.2. Planning Committee Meeting Minutes of September 22, 2026

12.2.2. New Business

12.2.2.1. MAP Data Presentation

12.2.2.2. Collaborative Teams & Professional Learning

12.2.2.3. College Board Forum

12.2.2.4. HF Swim Club Partnership

12.2.2.5. Enrollment Report and Residency

12.2.2.6. HF Strong Rally

12.2.3. Action Items:

12.2.3.1. You Matter 2 Proposal
Motion to approve the purchase of the You Matter 2 Cost proposal, at a total cost of $25,000.00, as recommended by the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction, and Professional Development and Superintendent. (Roll Call)

12.2.3.2. ECRA Contract
Motion to approve the purchase of the ECRA contract, at a total yearly cost of $38,285.00, as recommended by the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction, and Professional Development and Superintendent. (Roll Call)

12.3. Personnel Committee, Chair: Ms. Jackson, met on September 22, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. in the Superintendent's Conference Room

12.3.1. Informational/Discussion Items:

12.3.1.1. Next Personnel Committee Meeting - November 10, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. in the Superintendent's Conference Room

12.3.1.2. Personnel Committee Meeting Minutes of September 22, 2026

12.3.2. New Business:

12.3.2.1. Review of the Following Revisions to IASB PRESS Board Policies - Issue 122 1st Read

12.3.2.2. IASB PRESS Policy Revision -1st Read

12.3.3. Action Items:

12.3.3.1. Request for the following staff increases
Motion to approve the following additional assignments as recommended by the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction, and Professional Development and Superintendent. (Roll Call)
One (1) 0.2 FTE for Biology
One (1) 1.0 FTE for Computer Applications/Business
Two (2) 0.2 FTE for English
Two (2) 0.2 FTE for Integrated Math I
One (1) 0.2 FTE for Welding Fabrication
One (1) 0.2 FTE for Woods and Metals
One (1) 0.2 FTE for Spanish
One (1) 0.2 FTE for World History

12.3.3.2. Leadership Professional Development Coaching Proposal
Motion to approve the contract for Leadership Professional Development Coaching with New Leaders in the amount of $59,400.00 as recommended by the Assistant Superintendent for Staff Services and Superintendent. (Roll Call)

13. New Business:

13.1. Resolution for Reduction in Force
Motion to Approve the Resolution Authorizing Notice of Reduction in Force of Educational Support Personnel (Roll Call)

13.2. Approval of SCTEC withdrawal notice
Motion to approve notice of withdrawal from membership in the Southland Career and Technical Education Center. (Roll Call)

14. Executive Session
Motion to enter into Executive Session pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2(c) of the Open Meetings Act to consider the appointment, employment, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees, to discuss pending litigation and a student discipline matter. (Roll Call)

15. Return to Open Session
Motion to return to Open Session. (Roll Call)

16. Adjournment