Meeting Agenda
1. Call to Order
2. Establish a Quorum
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Mission Statement
The mission of Norridge School District 80 is Inspiring Educational Excellence in a Nurturing Environment.
5. Celebrate the Success
6. Action Item
6.A. Consider motion to approve the agenda as presented/modified
7. Recognition of Visitors
8. Correspondence
9. Public Participation (must sign in)
10. FOIA Request
10.A.
# Date of Request Requestor Name & Email
1 03/19/2026 Leigh Lesniak, Leigh.Lesniak@nbcuni.com
2 03/23/2026 Keith Bailey, kmldbailey@ameritech.net
3 03/23/2026 CT Mills, outreach@educatorsupportnetwork.org
4 04/01/2026 Justin Wenig, justin.wenig@starbridgefoiafiles.com
 
5 04/14/2026 Michael Henry, michaelfhenry@live.com
6 04/16/2026 Michael A. Ayele (a.k.a) W, waacl13@gmail.com
11. Presentations
11.A. Hall Pass at Giles School
11.B. Facilities Plan - Wold Architects and Engineers
12. Administrative Reports
12.A. Superintendent - Mrs. Guzik
12.B. Special Education - Mr. Masters
12.C. Building Reports
12.C.1. Giles School - Mr. Biedke
12.C.2. Leigh School - Dr. Rabiola 
12.D. Discipline Reports
12.D.1. Giles - Mrs. Gulo
12.D.2. Leigh - Mr. Preble
13. Board Committees
13.A. Education
13.B. Board Policy Development 
13.C. Buildings and Grounds
13.D. Behavioral Intervention
13.E. Negotiations and Human Resources
13.F. Finance
13.G. Communications
13.H. Norridge Park District
14. Discussion Items
15. Consent Agenda
15.A. Consider approval of Board minutes
15.A.1. March 18, 2026 Board of Education Regular Meeting Minutes
 
15.A.2. February 17, 2026 Board of Education Closed Meeting Minutes
 
15.B. Consider approval of the Giles and Leigh School schedules for the 2026-2027 school year
15.C. Consider acceptance of single audit 
15.D. Consider acceptance of health insurance rates and policies for the 2026-2027 school year 
15.E. Consider approval of the Consolidated District Plan for Federal Grants for the 2026-2027 school year
15.F. Consider approval of the final 2025-2026 calendar 
15.G. Consider approval of an agreement with Kochanowski School of Polish Culture and Ukrainian School Ridne Slovo for the 2026-2027 school year 
15.H. Consider approval of payment of monthly bills (listing of bills $3,000.00 and over):
                                                 April 2026
Vendor                                                                                                           Amount
Village of Norridge                                                                                   $40,549.74
Citywide Building Maintenance Inc.                                                        $33,136.17
Safeway Transportation Services                                                             $30,493.56
Constellation New Energy                                                                       $24,832.65
OrganicLife                                                                                              $21,016.33
R B Construction Inc                                                                               $17,265.00
Maxim Healthcare Services                                                                     $15,346.66
Winston Knolls                                                                                        $10,459.08
Amalgamated Bank of Chicago                                                                 $8,270.13
Metro Prep                                                                                                 $6,494.58
Parkland Preparatory Academy                                                                 $5,859.18
ProCare                                                                                                      $5,670.00
New Horizon Center                                                                                  $5,508.80
Fagen Friedman & Fulfrost LLP                                                               $4,653.50
Sams Transportation Inc                                                                            $4,595.00
Brain Pop                                                                                                   $4,590.00
Case Lots                                                                                                   $3,642.30
Home Depot                                                                                              $3,471.00
Lakeshore Learning Materials                                                                   $3,019.95

 
16. Board Comments
17. Closed Session
Consider motion to adjourn to closed session to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1), collective negotiating matters between the public body and its employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2), purchase or lease of real property for the use of the public body, including meetings held for the purpose of discussing whether a particular parcel should be acquired 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(5), student disciplinary cases 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(9) and review of closed session minutes 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(14).
18. Action Items
18.A. Consider approval of the District 80 Certified Staffing Plan for the 2026-2027 school year.  
18.B. Consider approval of the Memorandum of Agreement between the District 80 Board of Education and Norridge Education Association of Teachers Association regarding Tenured Teacher Evaluations
19. Personnel Action Items
19.A. Employment 
19.A.1. Consider approval of Dylan Golden, Buildings, Grounds and Maintenance Department
19.A.2. Consider approval of Patrick Woodward, Boys Softball Coach, Giles School
19.A.3. Consider approval of Tom Balatsos, Boys Varsity Basketball Coach, Giles School 
19.A.4. Consider approval of Tim Rogers, Boys Jr. Varsity Basketball Coach, Giles School 
19.A.5. Consider approval of Tom Balatsos, Girls Varsity Basketball Coach, Giles School 
19.A.6. Consider approval of Patrick Woodward, Giles Jr. Varsity Basketball Coach, Giles School 
20. Adjournment
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: April 21, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
1. Call to Order
Subject:
2. Establish a Quorum
Subject:
3. Pledge of Allegiance
Subject:
4. Mission Statement
The mission of Norridge School District 80 is Inspiring Educational Excellence in a Nurturing Environment.
Subject:
5. Celebrate the Success
Subject:
6. Action Item
Subject:
6.A. Consider motion to approve the agenda as presented/modified
Subject:
7. Recognition of Visitors
Subject:
8. Correspondence
Subject:
9. Public Participation (must sign in)
Subject:
10. FOIA Request
Subject:
10.A.
# Date of Request Requestor Name & Email
1 03/19/2026 Leigh Lesniak, Leigh.Lesniak@nbcuni.com
2 03/23/2026 Keith Bailey, kmldbailey@ameritech.net
3 03/23/2026 CT Mills, outreach@educatorsupportnetwork.org
4 04/01/2026 Justin Wenig, justin.wenig@starbridgefoiafiles.com
 
5 04/14/2026 Michael Henry, michaelfhenry@live.com
6 04/16/2026 Michael A. Ayele (a.k.a) W, waacl13@gmail.com
Subject:
11. Presentations
Subject:
11.A. Hall Pass at Giles School
Subject:
11.B. Facilities Plan - Wold Architects and Engineers
Subject:
12. Administrative Reports
Subject:
12.A. Superintendent - Mrs. Guzik
Subject:
12.B. Special Education - Mr. Masters
Subject:
12.C. Building Reports
Subject:
12.C.1. Giles School - Mr. Biedke
Subject:
12.C.2. Leigh School - Dr. Rabiola 
Subject:
12.D. Discipline Reports
Subject:
12.D.1. Giles - Mrs. Gulo
Subject:
12.D.2. Leigh - Mr. Preble
Subject:
13. Board Committees
Subject:
13.A. Education
Subject:
13.B. Board Policy Development 
Subject:
13.C. Buildings and Grounds
Subject:
13.D. Behavioral Intervention
Subject:
13.E. Negotiations and Human Resources
Subject:
13.F. Finance
Subject:
13.G. Communications
Subject:
13.H. Norridge Park District
Subject:
14. Discussion Items
Subject:
15. Consent Agenda
Subject:
15.A. Consider approval of Board minutes
Subject:
15.A.1. March 18, 2026 Board of Education Regular Meeting Minutes
 
Subject:
15.A.2. February 17, 2026 Board of Education Closed Meeting Minutes
 
Subject:
15.B. Consider approval of the Giles and Leigh School schedules for the 2026-2027 school year
Subject:
15.C. Consider acceptance of single audit 
Subject:
15.D. Consider acceptance of health insurance rates and policies for the 2026-2027 school year 
Subject:
15.E. Consider approval of the Consolidated District Plan for Federal Grants for the 2026-2027 school year
Subject:
15.F. Consider approval of the final 2025-2026 calendar 
Subject:
15.G. Consider approval of an agreement with Kochanowski School of Polish Culture and Ukrainian School Ridne Slovo for the 2026-2027 school year 
Subject:
15.H. Consider approval of payment of monthly bills (listing of bills $3,000.00 and over):
                                                 April 2026
Vendor                                                                                                           Amount
Village of Norridge                                                                                   $40,549.74
Citywide Building Maintenance Inc.                                                        $33,136.17
Safeway Transportation Services                                                             $30,493.56
Constellation New Energy                                                                       $24,832.65
OrganicLife                                                                                              $21,016.33
R B Construction Inc                                                                               $17,265.00
Maxim Healthcare Services                                                                     $15,346.66
Winston Knolls                                                                                        $10,459.08
Amalgamated Bank of Chicago                                                                 $8,270.13
Metro Prep                                                                                                 $6,494.58
Parkland Preparatory Academy                                                                 $5,859.18
ProCare                                                                                                      $5,670.00
New Horizon Center                                                                                  $5,508.80
Fagen Friedman & Fulfrost LLP                                                               $4,653.50
Sams Transportation Inc                                                                            $4,595.00
Brain Pop                                                                                                   $4,590.00
Case Lots                                                                                                   $3,642.30
Home Depot                                                                                              $3,471.00
Lakeshore Learning Materials                                                                   $3,019.95

 
Subject:
16. Board Comments
Subject:
17. Closed Session
Consider motion to adjourn to closed session to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1), collective negotiating matters between the public body and its employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2), purchase or lease of real property for the use of the public body, including meetings held for the purpose of discussing whether a particular parcel should be acquired 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(5), student disciplinary cases 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(9) and review of closed session minutes 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(14).
Description:
Motion to adjourn to closed session to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1), collective negotiating matters (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2), purchase or lease of real property (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(5), student discipline (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(9), and review of closed session minutes (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(14).
Subject:
18. Action Items
Subject:
18.A. Consider approval of the District 80 Certified Staffing Plan for the 2026-2027 school year.  
Subject:
18.B. Consider approval of the Memorandum of Agreement between the District 80 Board of Education and Norridge Education Association of Teachers Association regarding Tenured Teacher Evaluations
Subject:
19. Personnel Action Items
Subject:
19.A. Employment 
Subject:
19.A.1. Consider approval of Dylan Golden, Buildings, Grounds and Maintenance Department
Subject:
19.A.2. Consider approval of Patrick Woodward, Boys Softball Coach, Giles School
Subject:
19.A.3. Consider approval of Tom Balatsos, Boys Varsity Basketball Coach, Giles School 
Subject:
19.A.4. Consider approval of Tim Rogers, Boys Jr. Varsity Basketball Coach, Giles School 
Subject:
19.A.5. Consider approval of Tom Balatsos, Girls Varsity Basketball Coach, Giles School 
Subject:
19.A.6. Consider approval of Patrick Woodward, Giles Jr. Varsity Basketball Coach, Giles School 
Subject:
20. Adjournment

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