January 5, 2026 at 11:00 AM - Executive Committee Organizational Meeting
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1. Call to Order of the TrueNorth Executive Committee Organizational Meeting
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2. Appointment of Chair Pro Tempore
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3. Public Comment
Description:
If anyone wishes to address the Executive Committee, we kindly ask you to identify yourself and keep your comments to three (3) minutes as per Board Policy 2:230.
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4. Election of Officers
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4.A. Office of Chair Person
Speaker(s):
Dr. R.J. Gravel, Chair Pro Tempore of the TrueNorth Executive Committee
Description:
Floor will be opened for nominations for the office of Chair Person
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4.B. Office of Vice Chair
Speaker(s):
Dr. Lisa Leali, Chair of the TrueNorth Executive Committee
Description:
Floor will be opened for nominations for the office of Vice Chair
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4.C. Office of Secretary
Speaker(s):
Dr. Lisa Leali, Chair of the TrueNorth Executive Committee
Description:
Floor will be opened for nominations for the office of Secretary
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4.D. Recording Secretary to the Executive Committee
Speaker(s):
Dr. Lisa Leali, Chair of the TrueNorth Executive Committee
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4.E. Recording Secretary to the Governing Board
Speaker(s):
Dr. Lisa Leali, Chair of the TrueNorth Executive Committee
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4.F. Office of Treasurer to the Governing Board
Speaker(s):
Dr. Lisa Leali, Chair of the TrueNorth Executive Committee
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5. Newly Elected Chair Assumes the Floor of the TrueNorth Executive Committee Meeting
Speaker(s):
Dr. Lisa Leali, Chair of the TrueNorth Executive Committee
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6. Consent Agenda
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6.A. Adoption of All Existing Leadership Council Policies
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6.B. Selection of Legal Firm(s) to Represent TrueNorth
Description:
Selection of the following legal firms to represent TrueNorth:
• Engler Callaway Baasten & Sraga, LLC (CLIC Approved) • Hodges, Loizzi, Eisenhammer, Rodick & Kohn LLP (CLIC Approved) • Tueth Keeney Cooper Mohan Jackstadt P.C. |
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6.C. Naming of The Daily Herald as the official publication in which to publish all TrueNorth Legal Notices
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7. Committee Organizational Matters
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7.A. Set the Calendar for the Remainder of 2025-26 for the Newly Formed Executive Committee
Speaker(s):
Dr. Jimmy Gunnell and Mr. Jim Nelson
Description:
Set the calendar for the remainder of 2025-26 for the newly formed Executive Committee as follows:
• Wednesday, January 28, 2026 • Wednesday, February 25, 2026 • Wednesday, March 11, 2026 • Wednesday, April 29, 2026 • Wednesday, May 27, 2026 Meetings will begin at 12:00 p.m. and will be held at: Glenbrook High School District 225 Administration Building 3801 W. Lake Avenue Glenview, IL 60026 |
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8. Informational Items (Non-Action)
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8.A. PA 103-0644 Special Education Reimbursement for Separate Public Day Schools (Fund Code "S")
Speaker(s):
Ms. Alyssa Hughes
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8.B. TrueNorth Foundation
Speaker(s):
Dr. Jimmy Gunnell and Mr. Jim Nelson
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8.C. Executive Committee Attendance at Governing Board Meetings
Speaker(s):
Dr. Jimmy Gunnell and Mr. Jim Nelson
Description:
The Governing Board meetings scheduled for the remainder of 2025-26 are as follows:
• Wednesday, February 11, 2026 • Wednesday, March 18, 2026 • Wednesday, April 8, 2026 • Wednesday, May 6, 2026 • Wednesday, June 10, 2026 Meetings will begin at 7:00 p.m. and will be held at: North Shore Academy (Gymnasium) 754 Red Oak Lane Highland Park, IL 60035 |
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8.D. Reorganization Staffing Sub-Committee Update
Speaker(s):
Dr. Jimmy Gunnell and Mr. Jim Nelson
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9. Adjournment
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