September 17, 2026 at 1:00 PM - SWCCCASE Board of Directors Meeting
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1. Call to Order/Roll Call
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2. Recognition of Public
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The Board recognizes the public in attendance.
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3. Remove Agenda Item 3.8 from the Consent Agenda.
Description:
Remove Agenda Item 3.8 — Accelerate Retirement Date from the Consent Agenda to the Regular Agenda, where it will be designated as Action Item 10.6.
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4. Placement of Items on the Consent Agenda
Description:
The following items are recommended for placement on the consent agenda, unless the Board wishes separate action on an item.
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4.1. Approval of the Board Meeting Minutes from the August 20, 2026 Budget Hearing and the August 20, 2026 Board Meeting
Description:
Attached are the minutes from the August 20, 2026 Board of Directors Meeting.
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4.2. Invoices and Payroll
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The Board is requested to approve the August/September invoices in the amount of $723,930.53. The August payroll in the amount of $1,417,154.38, and the estimated amount of $2,500,000 for the September payroll.
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4.3. Employment of Professional Personnel
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Attached is a list of Professional Personnel whose employment is recommended for Board approval.
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4.4. Employment of Educational Support Personnel
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Attached is a list of Educational Support Personnel whose employment is recommended for Board approval.
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4.5. Resignation of Professional Personnel
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Attached is a list of professional personnel resignations presented for acceptance by the Board of Directors.
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4.6. Resignation of Educational Support Personnel
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Attached is a list of educational support personnel resignations presented for acceptance by the Board of Directors.
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4.7. Request for Leave of Absence
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Attached is a list of leaves of absence requested by staff members presented for acceptance by the Board of Directors.
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4.8. Board Policies Second Reading
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The following policies are new, suggested for a 5 Year Review or suggested for revision and adoption by the Policy Reference Education Subscription Service (PRESS) through the Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB). The policies are as follows:
2:230 - Public Participation at Board of Directors Meetings and Petitions to the Board 2:230 - Public Participation at Board of Directors Meetings and Petitions to the Board 3:40 - Executive Director 3:50 - Administrative Personnel Other Than the Executive Director 3:60 - Administrative Responsibility of the Building Principal/Program Supervisor 3:70 - Succession of Authority 4:120 - Food Services 4:175 - Convicted Child Sex Offender; Screening; Notifications 5:40 - Communicable and Chronic Infectious Disease 5:70 - Religious Holidays 5:185 - Family and Medical Leave 5:240 - Suspension 6:190 - Extracurricular and Co-Curricular Activities 7:80 - Release Time for Religious Instruction/Observance 7:130 - Student Rights and Responsibilities 7:270 - Administering Medicines to Students 7:345 - Use of Educational Technologies; Student Data Privacy and Security The policies are attached.
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5. Commence to Closed Session
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5.1. The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the Cooperative or legal counsel for the Cooperative, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee or against legal counsel for the Cooperative to determine its validity. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1), as amended by P.A. 93-0057.
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5.2. The Executive Director's Evaluation
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6. Return to Open Session
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The Board will return to open session.
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7. Report of the Business Manager
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7.1. Statement of Position and Revenue
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The Business Manager will present financial reports for the period ending August 31, 2026.
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7.2. Morton Gingerwood Building
Description:
On October 6, 2021, the Cooperative purchased the Morton Gingerwood building located at 16936 Forest Avenue in Oak Forest from the Arbor Park School District 145 for the price of $2,500,000. As of June 20, 2026, the districts utilizing the Morton Gingerwood program have paid $1,000,000 back to the Cooperative fund balance.
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7.3. Capital Improvements
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2026
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7.4. FY27 Compensation Report PA 097-0609
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This report lists employees who receive a compensation package that exceeds $75,000 per year. This information is posted on website.
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8. Report of the Assistant Director
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8.1. SWCCCASE Program Waiting Lists
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As of September 9, 2026, there are no students on program waitlists.
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9. Report of the Executive Director
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9.1. Cooperative Highlights
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9.2. Bullying Policy
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Per 105 ILCS 5/22-110, every two years, each school district, charter school, and non-public, non-sectarian elementary or secondary school is required to review and reevaluate their bullying policy to ensure it has the required content and components. That policy must then be filed with ISBE.
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9.3. Absenteeism and Truancy Policy
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Public Act 102-0157, effective July 1, 2022, requires every school district, charter school, alternative school, and any other school receiving public funds to develop an absenteeism and truancy policy that is communicated to students and their families on an annual basis. In addition, these policies must be updated and submitted to the Illinois State Board of Education every two years.
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10. Action Items
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10.1. Request for approval to add one full-time custodial position
Description:
The Cooperative currently has a B&G Coordinator, 9 full-time custodians, and a part-time custodian maintaining three school buildings, an administration building, and makes deliveries to 25 satellite classrooms. It has become apparent that we need an additional custodian to maintain cleanliness, safety and readiness for daily operations.
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10.2. FY27 Compensation Report PA 096-0434
Description:
This report lists itemized compensation for all administrative employees that hold an administrative certificate and work in that capacity. This report will be posted on the website.
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10.3. FY27 Compensation Report PA 097-0256
Description:
This report lists the base salary and benefits of all administrators and teachers employed by the Cooperative.
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10.4. Approval of 2026-27 Tuition and Service Rates
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The 2026-27 tuition and service rates are attached. Non-member districts are being assessed a 20% premium over the rates for member districts. The projected non-member district revenue has been used in the calculation to lower the member tuition and service rates.
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10.5. 2026-2027 Revised Cooperative Calendar
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10.6. Accelerate Retirement Date
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On May 20, 2026, the Board of Directors accepted the intent to retire of Mary Hampton, effective June 1, 2028. Ms. Hampton wishes to accelerate her retirement date to June 2027 and requests to continue in the retirement program as outlined in the current Collective Bargaining Agreement for this school year.
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11. Approval of Consent Agenda
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12. Board Reports
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13. Adjournment
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