Meeting Agenda
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - (7:30 p.m.) 
2. DISTRICT RECOGNITION
2.a. Honoring Lincolnwood School District 74 Retirees
2.a.I. Ann Burke, Paraprofessional, Todd Hall 
2.a.II. Peggy Leen, 2nd Grade Teacher, Todd Hall
2.a.III. Irene Jermihov, Music Teacher, Todd Hall
 
2.b. Village of Lincolnwood - 2026 Vehicle Sticker Artwork Winner - Arham H., 7th Grade
 
2.c. 2026 Lincoln Hall Varsity Girls’ Soccer Team - Little 9 Champions
 
3. AUDIENCE TO VISITORS
 
4. INFORMATION/ACTION:  CONSENT AGENDA
(Any member of the Board wishing to vote separately on a Consent Agenda item should request removal of that item from the Consent Agenda.)       
 
4.a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
4.a.I. Regular Board Meeting Minutes - MAY 7, 2026
4.a.II. Regular Board Meeting - Closed Session Minutes - MAY 7, 2026 
 
4.b. EMPLOYMENT MATTERS
4.b.I. Personnel Report
4.b.II. New Employment
4.b.II.1. Alana Brown, 5th Grade Teacher, Rutledge Hall, effective August 24, 2026, Class 1, Level 1, $58,786
4.b.II.2. Jemma Goddard, Music Teacher, Todd Hall, effective August 24, 2026, Class 3, Level 5, $74,669
 
4.b.III. Retirement
4.b.III.1. Sharon Norris Churchwell, 7th Grade Science Teacher, Lincoln Hall, effective the end of the 2029-2030 school year.
4.b.III.2. Ann Burke, Paraprofessional, Todd Hall, effective June 9, 2026
 
4.c. POLICY
4.c.I. 2nd Reading/Adoption of Policy 
4.c.I.1. Press Plus Issue #121 - March 2026
4.c.I.1.(1) Draft - Update
4.c.I.1.(1)(1) 2:220 Board of Education Meeting Procedure
4.c.I.1.(1)(2) 2:250 Access to District Public Records
4.c.I.1.(1)(3) 4:165 Awareness and Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse and Grooming Behaviors
4.c.I.1.(1)(4) 5:250 Leaves of Absence
4.c.I.1.(1)(5) 5:330 Sick Days, Vacation, Holidays, and Leaves
4.c.I.1.(1)(6) 7:300 Extracurricular Athletics
 
4.d. Proposed Mural Artwork in the Door 7 Stairwell at Rutledge Hall 
4.e. Lincoln Hall Floor Repairs
4.f. Rutledge Hall Staff Lounge Divide
4.g. Installation Labor for Rutledge Hall Chiller Pumps #5 and #6
4.h. Installation Labor for Lincoln Hall Chiller Pumps #5 and #6
4.i. LBSA Waiver Request - FY27 Facilities Rental Fees
4.j. PMA Municipal Advisory Agreement
4.k. 3-Year Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA) Renewal
4.l. Frontline Applicant Tracking Software 3-Year Renewal (2026-2029)
4.m. Reading Mastery Transformations Classroom (2027)
4.n. IPRF Workers’ Compensation Insurance FY27 Renewal with HELP Program Participation
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
 
6. NEW BUSINESS
6.a. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION/ACTION: Ratification of the 2026-2030 Lincolnwood Support Staff Union (LSSU) Local 1274, IFT-AFT, AFL-CIO Contract and the Salary Adjustment Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), as presented.
7. COMMUNICATION FROM BOARD MEMBERS  
7.a. NTDSE/District 807: John P. Vranas/Elissa B. Rosenberg
7.b. IASB (Illinois Association of School Boards): Ted Kwon/Jay Oleniczak
7.c. Finance Committee: Jay Oleniczak/Mihra Seta
7.d. Facilities Committee: John P. Vranas/Myra A. Foutris
7.e. Policy Committee: Myra A. Foutris/Ted Kwon  
7.f. President's Report: Peter D. Theodore
7.f.I. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION: Important District Dates
 
7.f.II. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION/ACTION: Final Committee Appointments
8. COMMUNICATION TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
8.a. LTA (Lincolnwood Teacher Association): Jenny Bejna / Mark Laske / Erin Raffaele (Co-Presidents)
8.b. LSSU (Lincolnwood Support Staff Union): Arleen LaRosa (President) 
8.c. PALS (People Active with Lincolnwood Schools): Stacey Johnson (President)
 
9. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
9.a. Superintendent's Report: Dr. David L. Russo
9.a.I. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION: District Updates
 
9.b. Curriculum and Instruction, Assistant Superintendent's Report: Dr. Dominick M. Lupo 
9.b.I. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION: Curriculum Department Update
 
9.b.II. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION/ACTION: Consolidated District Plan 2026-2027
9.c. Business and Operations, Business Manager/CSBO: Courtney Whited
9.c.I. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION: Finance Report - MARCH 2026
 
9.c.II. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION/ACTION: Reimbursement Resolution for 2027 Todd Hall Renovations
9.c.III. INFORMATION/ACTION:  Bills Payable in the Amount of $1,342,913.10
Bills reviewed this month by: Peter Theodore and John P. Vranas
10. AUDIENCE TO VISITORS
 
11. RECESS INTO CLOSED SESSION 
12. ADJOURNMENT
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: June 2, 2026 at 7:30 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - (7:30 p.m.) 
Description:
__ Myra A. Foutris
__ Ted Kwon           
__ Jay Oleniczak
__ Elissa B. Rosenberg
__ Mihra Seta  
__ Peter D. Theodore       
__ John P. Vranas

ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM MEMBERS
__  Dr. David. L. Russo                          __ Dr. Dominick M. Lupo      
__  Courtney Whited                             __ Mark Atkinson
__  Dr. Aliaa Ibrahim                             __ Joseph Segreti    
__  Jennifer Ruttkay                              __ Dr. Chris Harmon                         
__  Jordan Stephen                               __ Jackie McGoey               
__  Renee Tolnai                                    __ Erin Curry
 
Subject:
2. DISTRICT RECOGNITION
Subject:
2.a. Honoring Lincolnwood School District 74 Retirees
Subject:
2.a.I. Ann Burke, Paraprofessional, Todd Hall 
Subject:
2.a.II. Peggy Leen, 2nd Grade Teacher, Todd Hall
Subject:
2.a.III. Irene Jermihov, Music Teacher, Todd Hall
 
Subject:
2.b. Village of Lincolnwood - 2026 Vehicle Sticker Artwork Winner - Arham H., 7th Grade
 
Attachments:
Subject:
2.c. 2026 Lincoln Hall Varsity Girls’ Soccer Team - Little 9 Champions
 
Subject:
3. AUDIENCE TO VISITORS
 
Subject:
4. INFORMATION/ACTION:  CONSENT AGENDA
(Any member of the Board wishing to vote separately on a Consent Agenda item should request removal of that item from the Consent Agenda.)       
 
Subject:
4.a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Subject:
4.a.I. Regular Board Meeting Minutes - MAY 7, 2026
Attachments:
Subject:
4.a.II. Regular Board Meeting - Closed Session Minutes - MAY 7, 2026 
 
Subject:
4.b. EMPLOYMENT MATTERS
Subject:
4.b.I. Personnel Report
Subject:
4.b.II. New Employment
Subject:
4.b.II.1. Alana Brown, 5th Grade Teacher, Rutledge Hall, effective August 24, 2026, Class 1, Level 1, $58,786
Subject:
4.b.II.2. Jemma Goddard, Music Teacher, Todd Hall, effective August 24, 2026, Class 3, Level 5, $74,669
 
Subject:
4.b.III. Retirement
Subject:
4.b.III.1. Sharon Norris Churchwell, 7th Grade Science Teacher, Lincoln Hall, effective the end of the 2029-2030 school year.
Subject:
4.b.III.2. Ann Burke, Paraprofessional, Todd Hall, effective June 9, 2026
 
Subject:
4.c. POLICY
Subject:
4.c.I. 2nd Reading/Adoption of Policy 
Subject:
4.c.I.1. Press Plus Issue #121 - March 2026
Subject:
4.c.I.1.(1) Draft - Update
Subject:
4.c.I.1.(1)(1) 2:220 Board of Education Meeting Procedure
Attachments:
Subject:
4.c.I.1.(1)(2) 2:250 Access to District Public Records
Attachments:
Subject:
4.c.I.1.(1)(3) 4:165 Awareness and Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse and Grooming Behaviors
Attachments:
Subject:
4.c.I.1.(1)(4) 5:250 Leaves of Absence
Attachments:
Subject:
4.c.I.1.(1)(5) 5:330 Sick Days, Vacation, Holidays, and Leaves
Attachments:
Subject:
4.c.I.1.(1)(6) 7:300 Extracurricular Athletics
 
Attachments:
Subject:
4.d. Proposed Mural Artwork in the Door 7 Stairwell at Rutledge Hall 
Description:
The Facilities Committee concurs with the Administration’s recommendation to the Board of Education to approve this Proposal for a mural in the Rutledge Hall stairwell by Door 7 in an amount not to exceed $130.
 
Attachments:
Subject:
4.e. Lincoln Hall Floor Repairs
Description:
The Facilities Committee concurs with the Administration’s recommendation to the Board of Education to approve this proposal from Stuckey Construction, Inc. for Lincoln Hall floor and corresponding ceiling repairs in the amount of $20,304 to be performed during Summer 2026.
 
Attachments:
Subject:
4.f. Rutledge Hall Staff Lounge Divide
Description:
The Facilities Committee concurs with the Administration’s recommendation to the Board of Education to approve this proposal from Stuckey Construction, Inc. for the Rutledge Hall Staff Lounge division in the amount of $29,005 to be performed Summer 2026.
 
Attachments:
Subject:
4.g. Installation Labor for Rutledge Hall Chiller Pumps #5 and #6
Description:
The Facilities Committee concurs with the Administration’s recommendation to the Board of Education to approve the proposals from Hill Mechanical Services for the labor to install the Rutledge Hall chiller pumps #5 and #6 in the amount of $23,302.
 
Attachments:
Subject:
4.h. Installation Labor for Lincoln Hall Chiller Pumps #5 and #6
Description:
The Facilities Committee concurs with the Administration’s recommendation to the Board of Education to approve this proposal from Hill Mechanical Services for the labor to install the Lincoln Hall chiller pumps #5 and #6 in the amount of $29,868.
 
Attachments:
Subject:
4.i. LBSA Waiver Request - FY27 Facilities Rental Fees
Description:
The Finance Committee concurs with the Administration’s recommendation to accept $1,350 for the use of District fields and to waive facility rental fees for the fiscal year 26-27 for the Lincolnwood Baseball & Softball Association.
 
Attachments:
Subject:
4.j. PMA Municipal Advisory Agreement
Description:
The Finance Committee concurs with the Administration’s recommendation to the Board of Education to approve this Municipal Advisory Agreement from PMA Securities, LLC for the General Obligation Limited Tax School Bonds, Series 2027.
 
Attachments:
Subject:
4.k. 3-Year Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA) Renewal
Description:
The Finance Committee concurs with the Administration’s recommendation to the Board of Education to renew the Contract with NWEA in order to provide MAP assessment services for a three-year term in the amount of $46,777.50 covering the 2026-2027, 2027-2028, and 2028-2029 school years.
 
Attachments:
Subject:
4.l. Frontline Applicant Tracking Software 3-Year Renewal (2026-2029)
Description:
The Finance Committee concurs with the Administration’s recommendation to the Board of Education to approve the purchase of a 3-year renewal for Frontline Applicant Tracking  Software in the amount of $6,366.27 for service and support beginning July 2026 - June 2029.
 
Attachments:
Subject:
4.m. Reading Mastery Transformations Classroom (2027)
Description:
The Finance Committee concurs with the Administration’s recommendation to the Board of Education to approve this Agreement for the adoption of Reading Mastery Transformations in an amount not to exceed $25,000 for the 2026-2027 school year.
 
Attachments:
Subject:
4.n. IPRF Workers’ Compensation Insurance FY27 Renewal with HELP Program Participation
Description:
The Finance Committee concurs with the Administration’s recommendation to the Board of Education to approve the Fiscal Year 2027 IPRF Workers’ Compensation renewal with HELP Program participation from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 in the amount of $90,599.

Rationale: As part of the Regular meeting, the Board of Education routinely approves minutes, personnel items, Board policies, and routine business matters.

Recommended Motion: I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education approves those items on the Consent Agenda as appear above.

Motion by member:________________ Seconded by:_________________
 
Attachments:
Subject:
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
 
Subject:
6. NEW BUSINESS
Subject:
6.a. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION/ACTION: Ratification of the 2026-2030 Lincolnwood Support Staff Union (LSSU) Local 1274, IFT-AFT, AFL-CIO Contract and the Salary Adjustment Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), as presented.
Description:
Rationale: The Board of Education approves all Contracts.

Recommended Motion: I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education ratify the 2026-2030 Lincolnwood Support Staff Union (LSSU) Local 1274, IFT-AFT, AFL-CIO Contract and the Salary Adjustment Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), as presented.

Motion by member:_______________ Seconded by:_____________
 
Attachments:
Subject:
7. COMMUNICATION FROM BOARD MEMBERS  
Subject:
7.a. NTDSE/District 807: John P. Vranas/Elissa B. Rosenberg
Subject:
7.b. IASB (Illinois Association of School Boards): Ted Kwon/Jay Oleniczak
Subject:
7.c. Finance Committee: Jay Oleniczak/Mihra Seta
Subject:
7.d. Facilities Committee: John P. Vranas/Myra A. Foutris
Subject:
7.e. Policy Committee: Myra A. Foutris/Ted Kwon  
Subject:
7.f. President's Report: Peter D. Theodore
Subject:
7.f.I. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION: Important District Dates
 
Subject:
7.f.II. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION/ACTION: Final Committee Appointments
Description:
                                             Delegate/Chair   Alternate/Co-chair

District 807/NTDSE:                __________      __________

IASB Representative:              __________     __________

Facilities Committee:               __________     __________
Members:

Finance Committee:                __________     __________
Members:

Policy Committee:                   __________     __________
Members:

Rationale: The Board of Education President makes all Board Committee and Liaison Appointments, subject to Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education approval.

Recommended Motion: I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education approve the final Committee appointments, without objection.

Motion by member:_____________ Seconded by:________________
 
Subject:
8. COMMUNICATION TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Subject:
8.a. LTA (Lincolnwood Teacher Association): Jenny Bejna / Mark Laske / Erin Raffaele (Co-Presidents)
Subject:
8.b. LSSU (Lincolnwood Support Staff Union): Arleen LaRosa (President) 
Subject:
8.c. PALS (People Active with Lincolnwood Schools): Stacey Johnson (President)
 
Subject:
9. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Subject:
9.a. Superintendent's Report: Dr. David L. Russo
Subject:
9.a.I. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION: District Updates
 
Subject:
9.b. Curriculum and Instruction, Assistant Superintendent's Report: Dr. Dominick M. Lupo 
Subject:
9.b.I. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION: Curriculum Department Update
 
Subject:
9.b.II. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION/ACTION: Consolidated District Plan 2026-2027
Description:
Rationale: The Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education approves the Consolidated District Plan.

Recommended Motion: I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education approve the FY27 Consolidated District Plan, as presented.

Motion by member:________________ Seconded by:_________________
 
Attachments:
Subject:
9.c. Business and Operations, Business Manager/CSBO: Courtney Whited
Subject:
9.c.I. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION: Finance Report - MARCH 2026
 
Attachments:
Subject:
9.c.II. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION/ACTION: Reimbursement Resolution for 2027 Todd Hall Renovations
Description:
Rationale: Resolution expressing official intent regarding certain capital expenditures to be reimbursed from proceeds of an obligation to be issued by the District.

Recommended Motion: I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education approve this Resolution allowing Lincolnwood School District 74 to reimburse itself for 2027 Todd Hall renovation costs with the proceeds of a debt obligation, as presented.

Motion by member:________________ Seconded by:_________________
 
Attachments:
Subject:
9.c.III. INFORMATION/ACTION:  Bills Payable in the Amount of $1,342,913.10
Bills reviewed this month by: Peter Theodore and John P. Vranas
Description:
Rationale: The Board of Education routinely reviews and approves invoices and bills.
  
Recommended Motion: I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education approve invoices and bills in the amount of $1,342,913.10

Motion by member: _________________ Seconded by: ________________
 
Attachments:
Subject:
10. AUDIENCE TO VISITORS
 
Subject:
11. RECESS INTO CLOSED SESSION 
Description:
I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education recess into Closed Session for the purposes of: 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1), amended by P.A. 101-459 - Personnel and 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(9) - Student Disciplinary Cases.

Motion by member:_________________ Seconded by:________________
 
Subject:
12. ADJOURNMENT
Description:

Motion by member: _______________ Seconded by: _________________
 

Dr. David L. Russo, Superintendent of Schools

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