PRESENT:  Mrs. Botwinski, Dr. Long, Mrs. McClaney,
Mrs. Morrissey,  Mr. Nordmark, and Mrs. Peters.

ABSENT: No one.

ALSO PRESENT: Dr. Don Angelaccio, Superintendent, Dr. Craig Curtis, Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning, Mrs. Amy McPartlin, Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations and Dr. Chrystyna Sroka, Assistant Superintendent for Student Services.

The Board of Education solicited applications and conducted interviews to select a candidate to fill the current Board vacancy. 

Board President McClaney will lead the reciting of the oath of office with the newly seated Board Member. 

We will be led in the Pledge of Allegiance by the Betsy Ross Bulldog Ambassadors.

The Board wishes to conduct a public hearing to review and discuss the adoption of  an e-Learning Plan as permitted by the Illinois State Board of Education.

May I have a motion to open the e-Learning Hearing?

Moved:
Seconded:
Voice Vote:
Time:

Discussion: Dr. Curtis has met the posting and consultation requirements and will share an overview of the plan. 

Public Comment:

May I have a motion to close the e-Learning Hearing?

Moved:
Seconded:
Voice Vote:
Time:

At each regular and special open meeting, members of the public and district employees may comment on or ask questions of the Board of Education. If you would like to address the Board, please complete the pink form and give it to Mrs. O'Donnell, our recording secretary. 

Ms. Gage and members of the Betsy Ross School Improvement Team will present an overview of their goals for this year.

Mrs. Botwinski to report.

Did not meet, but an informational memo was shared.

Mrs. Botwinski to report.

Need to schedule meeting for review of PRESS.

Mrs. Morrissey to report.

Tonight's Consent Agenda includes the approval of the minutes from the Regular Meeting and the Executive Session on March 12, 2026, the Special Meeting on March 16, 2026, and the Personnel Report.

Attached is the memo recommending payment of the voucher lists for materials, supplies, and services paid since the last BOE meeting. In addition, the District payments for salaries and insurance benefits during the previous month are included for approval. Those documents are all included for your review.

 

1.1 Investigate and Adopt Curriculum for Social Emotional Learning including supports for Tier 2/3 needs.

Dr. Craig Curtis, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction will present a summary of the Curriculum investigations and adoption recommendation for Social Emotional Learning materials. 

1.1 Investigate and Adopt Curriculum for Specials/Exploratory Programs, including: Career Pathways, STEAM Programming, Digital Literacy.

Dr. Craig Curtis, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction will present a summary of the Curriculum investigations and adoption recommendation for Specials/Exploratory materials.

The calendar committee met on March 12 and presents a revised calendar for 2026-27 with recommendations to approve.

Dr. Curtis has met the posting and consulation requirements and earlier this evening we completed the public hearing. It is the recommendation of Administration that the Board adopt the e-Learning plan as presented.

4.1 Implement and consistently monitor a sustainable long-range financial plan that includes instruction, professional growth, technology, and facilities.
The EBC Board of Directors held their Final EBC Renewal Meeting on March 19, 2026.  Districts were given the opportunity to attend and discuss final renewal projections and rates for the coming year. A slightly more favorable renewal rate has been identified, compared to the preliminary renewal meeting. Following an update to the Finance Committee, we are sharing the final figures for the 2026-27 review.
The meeting materials, rate sheet, and overview have been attached for review.

4.1 Plan for capital needs, including replacement cycles for equipment.
4.2 Continue furniture replacement/renewal cycle
Classroom furniture orders were delayed in FY26, as we wanted to be certain the Cook County property tax revenues were forthcoming. As we have navigated that hurdle, we now need to move forward with these budgeted expenditures, allowing for product to arrive prior to June 30.

4.1 Plan for capital needs, including replacement cycles for equipment.
4.2 Continue furniture replacement/renewal cycle
4.2 Complete summer maintenance and construction projects on time and under budget. 
As discussed with Finance, attached are two proposals for Board approval.  All work is scheduled to take place this summer. A copy of the updated project tracker has been attached for review.

4.1 Plan for capital needs, including replacement cycles for equipment.
The boilers at MacArthur are approximately 15 years old and in need of prioritized replacement. We are looking to replace one boiler unit immediately and the other two will be replaced over the summer using FY27 funding. The proposal for the three boilers has been attached, and our in-house maintenance team will switch them out as they are delivered.

4.1 Plan for capital needs, including replacement cycles for equipment.
4.3 Continue implementation of Cybersecurity Tech Plan components including hardware replacement cycles.
Following receipt of a very generous $100,000 grant from Shelter Youth and Family Services, the replacement of the MacArthur Telecenter has been prioritized. In accordance with the grant requirements, funds must be fully expensed prior to June 30, 2026 for reimbursement.

4.3 Continue implementation of Cybersecurity Tech Plan components including hardware replacement cycles.
We are pleased to report that the three-year renewal with JAMF reflects an annual savings of approximately $3,500 in each of the contract years.

The preliminary NSSEO Budget was provided to the Finance Committee for their review.  The current budget shows a reduction of 3 students and 1 instructional coach along with a correlating reduction in tuition costs and service expenditures. Final approval of the 2027 NSSEO Budget will take place in May.