Meeting Agenda
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
IV. RECOGNITION OF VISITORS AND PARTICIPATION
V. COMMUNICATIONS
V.A. D23 Community Cornerstone Award - Alice Johnson Bisanz
V.B. D23 Community Connections Newsletter
V.C. Enrollment Data update and Registration reminder
V.D. SIP Day - May 22, 2026
V.E. Arlington Heights Memorial Day Parade
V.F. D23 School's Out Celebration - May 27, 2026
V.G. 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony - May 29, 2026
V.H. Triple I — Registration Begins June 1, 2026
V.I. Eisenhower Project Groundbreaking — June 11 @ 6:00pm
V.J. D23 Day at the Dogs - June 12
VI. COMMITTEE REPORTS
VI.A. BUILDINGS AND SITES
VI.B. FINANCE:
VI.C. N.S.S.E.O.:
VI.D. POLICY
VI.E. COMMUNITY RELATIONS
VI.F. SUCCESSION PLANNING
VII. CONSENT AGENDA
VII.A. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of April 9, 2026
VII.B. Approval of Special Meeting Minutes of April 11, 2026.
VII.C. Personnel Report
VIII. FINANCIAL REPORT
IX. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
IX.A. Sustainable Financing Part III - PRESENTATION
IX.B. Bill Payment Resolution - ACTION
IX.C. Approval of PHEA and Board Stipends for 2026-27 - ACTION
IX.D. Directed Vote for Approval of FY2027 NSSEO Budget - ACTION
IX.E. Renewal of Food Service Contract with Organic Life, LLC - ACTION
IX.F. Recommendation for School Lunch Fees for 2026-27 - ACTION
IX.G. Work Order and Scheduling Management Platform - MultiYear Renewal (Incident IQ) - ACTION
IX.H. Network Racks and Power Supply Needs (Empist) - ACTION
IX.I. Arlington Heights Park District Intergovernmental Agreement - ACTION
IX.J. Consolidated Grant Application - ACTION
IX.K. Summer Programming Update - INFORMATION
X. OLD BUSINESS
XI. NEW BUSINESS
XI.A. Press Policy 121
 
XI.A.1. Policy 2:200 Types of Board of Education Meetings
XI.A.2. Policy 2:220 Board of Education Meeting Procedure
XI.A.3. Policy 2:250 Access to District Public Records
XI.A.4. Policy 2:260 Uniform Grievance Procedure
XI.A.5. Policy 4:165 Awareness and Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse and Grooming Behaviors
XI.A.6. Policy 5:10 Equal Employment Opportunity and Minority Recruitment
XI.A.7. Policy 5:20 Workplace Harassment Prohibited
XI.A.8. Policy 5:30 Hiring Process and Criteria
XI.A.9. Policy 5:250 Leave of Absences
XI.A.10. 5:330 Sick Days, Vacation, Holidays, and Leaves
XI.A.11. Policy 6:65 Student Social and Emotional Development
XI.A.12. Policy 6:100 Using Animals in the Education Program
XI.A.13. Policy 6:145 Migrant Students
XI.A.14. Policy 6:170 Title I Programs
XI.A.15. Policy 7:20 Harassment of Students Prohibited
XI.A.16. Policy 7:50 School Admissions and Student Transfers To and From Non-District Schools
XI.A.17. Policy 7:100 Health, Eye and Dental Examinations; and Exclusion of Students
XI.A.18. Policy 7:185 Teen Dating Violence Prohibited
XI.A.19. Policy 7:220 Bus Conduct
XI.A.20. Policy 7:230 Misconduct by Students with Disabilities
XI.A.21. Policy 7:240 Conduct Code for Participants in Extracurricular Activities
XI.A.22. Policy 7:260 Exemption from Physical Education
XI.A.23. Policy 7:280 Communicable and Chronic Infectious Disease
XI.A.24. Policy 7:300 Extracurricular Athletics
XI.A.25. Policy 8:90 Parent Organizations and Booster Clubs
XII. EXECUTIVE SESSION
XII.A. Superintendent Profile Discussion
XIII. OPEN SESSION
XIV. ADJOURNMENT
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: May 14, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education - Regular Meeting
Subject:
I. CALL TO ORDER
Description:
Becky McClaney, Board President, called the meeting to order.


Good Evening. I call to order the Board of Education Meeting for Prospect Heights School District 23 for May 14, 2026 at ___________.
Subject:
II. ROLL CALL
Description:
PRESENT:  Mrs. Botwinski, Dr. Long, Mrs. McClaney,
Mrs. Morrissey,  Mr. Nordmark, Mrs. Peters and Dr. Summers.

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.
Subject:
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Description:
We will be joined by the State wrestlers from MacArthur to lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Subject:
IV. RECOGNITION OF VISITORS AND PARTICIPATION
Description:
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. 
Subject:
V. COMMUNICATIONS
Subject:
V.A. D23 Community Cornerstone Award - Alice Johnson Bisanz
Description:
The Community Relations Committee had selected Alice as our first recipient of the D23 Community Cornerstone Award for her dedicated service to our students, staff, and families during her career at the Prospect Heights Library. Alice is retiring this June. 
Subject:
V.B. D23 Community Connections Newsletter
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V.C. Enrollment Data update and Registration reminder
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V.D. SIP Day - May 22, 2026
Description:
The Board of Education is hosting a Retirement and Recognition Lunch as part of our District Year-end celebration on Friday, May 22, from 11:00-1:00 p.m.

Retirees
Rachel Matthews - 32 Years
Susan Pennell - 26 Years
Laura Jaeschke - 26 Years
Jill Halpin - 24 Years
Stephanie Ritter - 21 Years
Gina Stolton - 18 Years
Lisa Schmidt - 13 Years
Suzanne Milanez - 13 Years

Years of Service Recognition
10-Year Award
Gail Biagini, Anna DeFrenza, Elizabeth Guza, Carrie Hayes, Erin Lim, Kelsey Paeth, Jessa Reglis, Hannah Sutter, Laurie Travis, and
Barb Whiteside
20- Year Award
Richard (Bubba) Ewanio II, Meghan Kevil, Cheryl Kreiman, Julie Mullaney, Daniel Perillo, Jeni Teramoto, and Margaret Tomasik.
25-Year Award
Nazera Chartouni, Erin Dolwick, Ingrid Henehan, Marilyn Nelson, Lisa Ravenscraft, Miguel Rubio, and Tina Stasi.
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Subject:
V.E. Arlington Heights Memorial Day Parade
Description:
District 23 will walk in the Arlington Heights Memorial Day Parade on Monday May 25, 2026, at 9:30 am.
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V.F. D23 School's Out Celebration - May 27, 2026
Description:
The Board and Community are invited to our annual School's Out Celebration on May 27, 2026. In partnership with the D23PTO, we will provide a Kona Ice treat for all D23 students. The event will take place at the Sullivan playground from 3:30-5:30pm. 
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V.G. 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony - May 29, 2026
Description:
Board members are invited to attend the 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony on May 29, at 7:00 p.m.  This year, the ceremony will be held at Hersey High School.
Subject:
V.H. Triple I — Registration Begins June 1, 2026
Description:
Michelle will send a Google form out next week to gather registration information.  Please complete by May 21, 2026.
Subject:
V.I. Eisenhower Project Groundbreaking — June 11 @ 6:00pm
Description:
We are working with our partners to schedule a groundbreaking ceremony prior to our June 11 Board Meeting at Eisenhower. This will include an opportunity for the community to see updated renderings and learn about the funding and construction components of the plan.
Subject:
V.J. D23 Day at the Dogs - June 12
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VI. COMMITTEE REPORTS
Subject:
VI.A. BUILDINGS AND SITES
Description:
Mrs. Morrissey to report.
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VI.B. FINANCE:
Description:
Mrs. McClaney to report.
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VI.C. N.S.S.E.O.:
Description:
Mrs. Botwinski to report.
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VI.D. POLICY
Description:
Dr. Summers to report.
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VI.E. COMMUNITY RELATIONS
Description:
Mrs. Morrissey to report.
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VI.F. SUCCESSION PLANNING
Description:
Dr. Long to report.
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VII. CONSENT AGENDA
Description:
Tonight's Consent Agenda includes the approval of the minutes from the Regular Meeting on April 9, the Special Meeting on April 11, 2026,  and the Personnel Report.
Subject:
VII.A. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of April 9, 2026
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VII.B. Approval of Special Meeting Minutes of April 11, 2026.
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VII.C. Personnel Report
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VIII. FINANCIAL REPORT
Description:
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.

 
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Subject:
IX. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
Subject:
IX.A. Sustainable Financing Part III - PRESENTATION
Description:
4.1 Develop and articulate plan for sustainable financing.
Dr. Angelaccio and Mrs. McPartlin present the third in a series of discussions about sustainable financing. This presentation highlights the structural deficit and financial challenges the D23 community is facing and strategies for Board consideration.
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IX.B. Bill Payment Resolution - ACTION
Description:
Each year, the Board approves a resolution that permits the payment of certain bills prior to Board action.
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IX.C. Approval of PHEA and Board Stipends for 2026-27 - ACTION
Description:
1.5 Enhance and expand access to extra-curricular and exploratory experiences.
Each year, the Board approves the stipend allocations for both PHEA negotiated and Board positions.  
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IX.D. Directed Vote for Approval of FY2027 NSSEO Budget - ACTION
Description:
Following a review last month, the Board is asked to direct our Board representative to vote to approve the NSSEO budget at their next scheduled meeting. 
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IX.E. Renewal of Food Service Contract with Organic Life, LLC - ACTION
Description:

4.5 Implement Organic Life Food Services contract and program enhancements.

As required by ISBE, annual renewals with the awarded contracted food service provider are to be approved by the Board. The renewal has been included for Committee review. Following Board approval, the final paperwork will be submitted to ISBE.
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IX.F. Recommendation for School Lunch Fees for 2026-27 - ACTION
Description:
4.5 Implement Organic Life Food Services contract and program enhancements.
Following approval of the renewal of the Food Service Management agreement, the Administration is asking the Board to take action on the approval of the 2026-27 student lunch fees as proposed in the attached summary.
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IX.G. Work Order and Scheduling Management Platform - MultiYear Renewal (Incident IQ) - ACTION
Description:
4.1 Maintain and monitor annual budget for cost savings opportunities.
Administration is recommending continuing their relationship with Incident IQ with a new five-year contract, locking in lower increases and annual payments.
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IX.H. Network Racks and Power Supply Needs (Empist) - ACTION
Description:
4.1 Budgeting for surplus and capital project priorities.
We are working with Empist to update our network closets. The proposed new racks and stronger UPS units will fully update and modernize our existing network racks and closets.
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Subject:
IX.I. Arlington Heights Park District Intergovernmental Agreement - ACTION
Description:
4.5 Explore extended-term, cooperative procurement, and shared service opportunities to identify potential for cost savings and programmatic expansion.
The current IGA with the Arlington Heights Park District for the usage and maintenance of Patriot Park and the adjacent fields has been attached for approval. Following Board action, the Administration will proceed to close on the land swap agreement.
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IX.J. Consolidated Grant Application - ACTION
Description:
Dr. Curtis has developed the Consolidated Application Grant for the Board's approval. It will then be filed with ISBE. 
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Subject:
IX.K. Summer Programming Update - INFORMATION
Description:
1.4 Develop and enhance programs and curricula to support the needs of students of all abilities.
Dr. Sroka, Mrs. Guza, and Dr. Curtis have prepared a memo that provides an overview of the Summer 2026 ESY program, and other services. 
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X. OLD BUSINESS
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XI. NEW BUSINESS
Subject:
XI.A. Press Policy 121
 
Description:
The Policy Committee met on May 1st to review the PRESS Vol. 121 Policies and present them tonight for a first reading. The committee recommends to adopt as presented. 
Subject:
XI.A.1. Policy 2:200 Types of Board of Education Meetings
Description:
Answer "YES" to Q1.
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XI.A.2. Policy 2:220 Board of Education Meeting Procedure
Description:
Answer "NO" to Q1.
Answer "NO" to Q2.
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XI.A.3. Policy 2:250 Access to District Public Records
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XI.A.4. Policy 2:260 Uniform Grievance Procedure
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XI.A.5. Policy 4:165 Awareness and Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse and Grooming Behaviors
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XI.A.6. Policy 5:10 Equal Employment Opportunity and Minority Recruitment
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XI.A.7. Policy 5:20 Workplace Harassment Prohibited
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XI.A.8. Policy 5:30 Hiring Process and Criteria
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XI.A.9. Policy 5:250 Leave of Absences
Description:
Answer "51 or more" to Q1.
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XI.A.10. 5:330 Sick Days, Vacation, Holidays, and Leaves
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XI.A.11. Policy 6:65 Student Social and Emotional Development
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XI.A.12. Policy 6:100 Using Animals in the Education Program
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XI.A.13. Policy 6:145 Migrant Students
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XI.A.14. Policy 6:170 Title I Programs
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XI.A.15. Policy 7:20 Harassment of Students Prohibited
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XI.A.16. Policy 7:50 School Admissions and Student Transfers To and From Non-District Schools
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XI.A.17. Policy 7:100 Health, Eye and Dental Examinations; and Exclusion of Students
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XI.A.18. Policy 7:185 Teen Dating Violence Prohibited
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XI.A.19. Policy 7:220 Bus Conduct
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XI.A.20. Policy 7:230 Misconduct by Students with Disabilities
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XI.A.21. Policy 7:240 Conduct Code for Participants in Extracurricular Activities
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XI.A.22. Policy 7:260 Exemption from Physical Education
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XI.A.23. Policy 7:280 Communicable and Chronic Infectious Disease
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XI.A.24. Policy 7:300 Extracurricular Athletics
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XI.A.25. Policy 8:90 Parent Organizations and Booster Clubs
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XII. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Subject:
XII.A. Superintendent Profile Discussion
Subject:
XIII. OPEN SESSION
Subject:
XIV. ADJOURNMENT

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