Meeting Agenda
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - (7:30 p.m.) 
 
2. DISTRICT RECOGNITION 
2.a. Rutledge Hall's TRACK T-Shirt Design - Rutledge Hall is proud to recognize fifth grade student Natalyn N., whose winning design from last year’s student t-shirt design competition was selected as the inspiration for this year’s school-wide TRACK shirt. Natalyn’s creativity helped bring our TRACK expectations to life in a way that represents the student voice and school pride. We are excited to celebrate her creativity and contribution to the Rutledge Hall community!
 
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 - SEPTEMBER 2, 2026
4.a.II. Regular Board Meeting - Closed Session Minutes - SEPTEMBER 2, 2026 
 
4.b. EMPLOYMENT MATTERS
4.b.I. Personnel Report 
4.b.II. FMLA Leave Request
4.b.II.1. Mauvette Johnson, one-to-one nurse/Instructional Assistant, Lincoln Hall, effective September 10, 2026
 
4.c. POLICY 
4.c.I. 2nd Reading/Adoption of Policy 
4.c.I.1. Press Plus Issue #122 - June 2026
4.c.I.1.(1) Draft Update
4.c.I.1.(1)(1) 2:230 Public Participation at Board of Education Meetings and Petitions to the Board
4.c.I.1.(1)(2) 6:190 Extracurricular and Co-Curricular Activities
4.c.I.1.(1)(3) 8:70 Accommodating Individuals with Disabilities
 
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
 
6. NEW BUSINESS
6.a. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION/ACTION: Resolution to Approve Notice of Termination of the Lease to Children’s Care & Developmental Center (CCDC) effective May 31, 2027.
6.b. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION: Village of Lincolnwood - Lincolnwood Town Center Redevelopment Project Area (TIF) District 
 
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: Mihra Seta/Jay Oleniczak
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
 
8. COMMUNICATION TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
8.a. LTA (Lincolnwood Teacher Association): Jenny Bejna / Mark Laske / Erin Raffaele (Leadership Team)
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.c. Business and Operations, Business Manager/CSBO: Courtney Whited
9.c.I. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION: Finance Report - JULY 2026
 
9.c.II. INFORMATION/ACTION:  Payroll and Accounts Payable in the Amount of $2,262,868.46
Payroll and Accounts Payable Reviewers for the Month: Ted Kwon and John P. Vranas
10. AUDIENCE TO VISITORS
 
11. RECESS INTO CLOSED SESSION  
12. ADJOURNMENT
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: October 1, 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                              __ Katrina Schreck                
__  Jordan Stephen                               __ Jackie McGoey               
__  Renee Tolnai                                    __ Erin Curry
 
Subject:
2. DISTRICT RECOGNITION 
Subject:
2.a. Rutledge Hall's TRACK T-Shirt Design - Rutledge Hall is proud to recognize fifth grade student Natalyn N., whose winning design from last year’s student t-shirt design competition was selected as the inspiration for this year’s school-wide TRACK shirt. Natalyn’s creativity helped bring our TRACK expectations to life in a way that represents the student voice and school pride. We are excited to celebrate her creativity and contribution to the Rutledge Hall community!
 
Attachments:
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 - SEPTEMBER 2, 2026
Attachments:
Subject:
4.a.II. Regular Board Meeting - Closed Session Minutes - SEPTEMBER 2, 2026 
 
Subject:
4.b. EMPLOYMENT MATTERS
Subject:
4.b.I. Personnel Report 
Subject:
4.b.II. FMLA Leave Request
Subject:
4.b.II.1. Mauvette Johnson, one-to-one nurse/Instructional Assistant, Lincoln Hall, effective September 10, 2026
 
Subject:
4.c. POLICY 
Subject:
4.c.I. 2nd Reading/Adoption of Policy 
Subject:
4.c.I.1. Press Plus Issue #122 - June 2026
Subject:
4.c.I.1.(1) Draft Update
Subject:
4.c.I.1.(1)(1) 2:230 Public Participation at Board of Education Meetings and Petitions to the Board
Attachments:
Subject:
4.c.I.1.(1)(2) 6:190 Extracurricular and Co-Curricular Activities
Attachments:
Subject:
4.c.I.1.(1)(3) 8:70 Accommodating Individuals with Disabilities
 
Description:
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: Resolution to Approve Notice of Termination of the Lease to Children’s Care & Developmental Center (CCDC) effective May 31, 2027.
Description:
Rationale: The Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education approves all Resolutions.

Recommended Motion: I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education approve the Resolution to approve notice of termination of the lease to Children’s Care & Developmental Center (CCDC) effective May 31, 2027.

Motion by member:_______________ Seconded by:________________
 
Attachments:
Subject:
6.b. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION: Village of Lincolnwood - Lincolnwood Town Center Redevelopment Project Area (TIF) District 
 
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: Mihra Seta/Jay Oleniczak
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:
8. COMMUNICATION TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Subject:
8.a. LTA (Lincolnwood Teacher Association): Jenny Bejna / Mark Laske / Erin Raffaele (Leadership Team)
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.c. Business and Operations, Business Manager/CSBO: Courtney Whited
Subject:
9.c.I. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION: Finance Report - JULY 2026
 
Attachments:
Subject:
9.c.II. INFORMATION/ACTION:  Payroll and Accounts Payable in the Amount of $2,262,868.46
Payroll and Accounts Payable Reviewers for the Month: Ted Kwon and John P. Vranas
Description:
Rationale: The Board of Education routinely reviews and approves payroll, invoices and bills.
  
Recommended Motion: I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education approve payroll, invoices and bills in the amount of $2,262,868.46.

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)(6) - The setting of a price for sale or lease of property owned by the District, 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(10) - The placement of individual students in special education programs and other matters relating to individual students and 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11) - Litigation, when an action against, affecting or on behalf of the particular District has been filed and is pending before a court or administrative tribunal, or when the District finds that an action is probable or imminent, in which case the basis for the finding shall be recorded and entered into the closed meeting minutes. 

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

Motion by member: _______________ Seconded by: _________________
 

Dr. David L. Russo, Superintendent of Schools

Lincolnwood School District 74 is subject to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who require certain accommodations in order to allow them to observe and/or participate in this meeting, or who have questions regarding the accessibility of this meeting or facility, are requested to contact the District Office at 847-675-8234 promptly to allow Lincolnwood School District 74 to make reasonable accommodations for those persons.

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