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A. ROUTINE
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A.1. Call to Order - The President of the Board of Education will call the meeting to order and will ask those in attendance to join him in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
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A.2. Recognition of IESA State Cross Country Qualifier
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A.3. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Board of Education on September 23, 2026.
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A.4. September Financial Reports
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A.4.a. Financial Summary Report
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A.4.b. Treasurer's Report
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A.4.c. Investment Report
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A.4.d. Revenue Report
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A.4.e. Expenditure Report
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A.4.f. Activity Fund Report
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A.4.g. Revised Bills for Payment for September
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A.4.h. Bills for Payment for October
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A.5. Public Participation - Public Participation is the time during the meeting when anyone who wishes to address the Board may do so. The Board of Education welcomes public comment and encourages patrons to participate in District 56 Board meetings. Patrons who wish to address the Board are asked to state the following:
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B. REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT
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B.1. District Highlights
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B.2. Department Updates
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B.3. EPIC EdLeader Conference
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B.4. District Capital Needs and Potential Funding Options
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B.5. Potential Partnership with the Academy for Urban School Leadership (AUSL)
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B.6. Transportation Follow-Up regarding Catalytic Converters
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B.7. Professional Leave and Conferences
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B.8. Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Request
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C. OLD BUSINESS
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C.1. Second Reading Board Policy Monitoring
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D. NEW BUSINESS
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D.1. First Reading Board Policy Monitoring
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D.2. 2026 Tax Levy
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D.3. FY27 First Quarter Budget Update
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D.4. Intergovernmental Agreement for Special Education Services
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D.5. Public Comment - The Board of Education has reserved this time to provide patrons an opportunity to comment on any business conducted by the Board during this evening's meeting.
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E. CLOSED SESSION
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E.1. A closed session of the Board of Education will convene on October 28, 2026, in the Board Room of the District Office located at 3706 Florida Avenue, Gurnee. The closed session will be held pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) personnel, (9) student discipline, (10) student information, (11) potential litigation, and (21) discussion of minutes.
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F. OPEN SESSION
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F.1. Personnel - The Board will formally act on personnel recommendations from the Superintendent.
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F.1.a. Natalia Alvarez - Resignation
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F.1.b. Susan Muntean - Termination
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F.1.c. Andrea Aviles - New Hire
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F.1.d. Kevin Bott - New Hire
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F.1.e. Christopher Cuevas - New Hire
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F.1.f. Marely Pina - New Hire
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F.1.g. Rachael Rezek - New Hire
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F.1.h. Claudia Castillo Portillo - Rehire
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F.1.i. Daniel Watt - FMLA
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F.2. Action on Appeal of Decision on Complaint Filed Pursuant to Policy 2:260, Uniform Grievance Procedure
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F.3. Closed Session Minutes - The Board will formally act on closed session minutes for September 23, 2026.
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G. Adjournment
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Agenda Item Details
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| Meeting: | October 28, 2026 at 5:00 PM - REGULAR MEETING | |
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A. ROUTINE
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A.1. Call to Order - The President of the Board of Education will call the meeting to order and will ask those in attendance to join him in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
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Board President
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A.2. Recognition of IESA State Cross Country Qualifier
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Dr. Correa
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A.3. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Board of Education on September 23, 2026.
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Board President
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Attachments:
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A.4. September Financial Reports
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Mr. Da Costa
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A.4.a. Financial Summary Report
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Attachments:
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A.4.b. Treasurer's Report
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Attachments:
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A.4.c. Investment Report
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Attachments:
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A.4.d. Revenue Report
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Attachments:
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A.4.e. Expenditure Report
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Attachments:
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A.4.f. Activity Fund Report
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Attachments:
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A.4.g. Revised Bills for Payment for September
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Attachments:
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A.4.h. Bills for Payment for October
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Attachments:
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A.5. Public Participation - Public Participation is the time during the meeting when anyone who wishes to address the Board may do so. The Board of Education welcomes public comment and encourages patrons to participate in District 56 Board meetings. Patrons who wish to address the Board are asked to state the following:
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| Presenter: |
Board President
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| Subject: |
B. REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT
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| Presenter: |
Dr. Correa
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| Subject: |
B.1. District Highlights
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| Presenter: |
Dr. Correa
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B.2. Department Updates
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| Presenter: |
Dr. Correa
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B.3. EPIC EdLeader Conference
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| Presenter: |
Dr. Lisa West
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B.4. District Capital Needs and Potential Funding Options
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| Presenter: |
Mr. Da Costa
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B.5. Potential Partnership with the Academy for Urban School Leadership (AUSL)
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| Presenter: |
Mr. Da Costa
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B.6. Transportation Follow-Up regarding Catalytic Converters
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| Presenter: |
Mr. Da Costa
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B.7. Professional Leave and Conferences
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| Presenter: |
Dr. Correa
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Attachments:
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B.8. Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Request
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| Presenter: |
Dr. Correa
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Attachments:
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C. OLD BUSINESS
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| Presenter: |
Dr. Correa
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C.1. Second Reading Board Policy Monitoring
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| Presenter: |
Dr. Correa
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Attachments:
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D. NEW BUSINESS
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| Presenter: |
Dr. Correa
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D.1. First Reading Board Policy Monitoring
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| Presenter: |
Dr. Correa
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Attachments:
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D.2. 2026 Tax Levy
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| Presenter: |
Mr. Da Costa
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Attachments:
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D.3. FY27 First Quarter Budget Update
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| Presenter: |
Mr. Da Costa
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Attachments:
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D.4. Intergovernmental Agreement for Special Education Services
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| Presenter: |
Mrs. Solomon
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Attachments:
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D.5. Public Comment - The Board of Education has reserved this time to provide patrons an opportunity to comment on any business conducted by the Board during this evening's meeting.
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| Presenter: |
Board President
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E. CLOSED SESSION
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E.1. A closed session of the Board of Education will convene on October 28, 2026, in the Board Room of the District Office located at 3706 Florida Avenue, Gurnee. The closed session will be held pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) personnel, (9) student discipline, (10) student information, (11) potential litigation, and (21) discussion of minutes.
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| Presenter: |
Board President
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| Subject: |
F. OPEN SESSION
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| Subject: |
F.1. Personnel - The Board will formally act on personnel recommendations from the Superintendent.
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| Presenter: |
Dr. Correa
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| Subject: |
F.1.a. Natalia Alvarez - Resignation
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F.1.b. Susan Muntean - Termination
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F.1.c. Andrea Aviles - New Hire
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F.1.d. Kevin Bott - New Hire
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F.1.e. Christopher Cuevas - New Hire
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F.1.f. Marely Pina - New Hire
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F.1.g. Rachael Rezek - New Hire
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F.1.h. Claudia Castillo Portillo - Rehire
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F.1.i. Daniel Watt - FMLA
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F.2. Action on Appeal of Decision on Complaint Filed Pursuant to Policy 2:260, Uniform Grievance Procedure
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| Presenter: |
Dr. Correa
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F.3. Closed Session Minutes - The Board will formally act on closed session minutes for September 23, 2026.
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| Presenter: |
Dr. Correa
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G. Adjournment
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| Presenter: |
Board President
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