Meeting Agenda
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
2. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION (5:45p.m.)
Recommended motion:  Move to adjourn to closed session to discuss the following matter according to the exceptions provided in the Open Meetings Act and specified as follows:
•2(c)(1) The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body or legal counsel for the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee of the public body or against legal counsel for the public body to determine its validity and
•2(c)(2) Collective negotiating matters between the public body and its employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees.
•2(c)(21) Discussion of minutes of meetings lawfully closed under this Act, whether for purposes of approval by the body of the minutes or semi-annual review of the minutes as mandated by Section 2.06.
3. RECESS
4. RETURN TO PUBLIC SESSION
5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
6. FOCUS ON STUDENTS AND GOOD NEWS REPORTS
6.A Good News - Cedar Ridge Multicultural Celebration
6.B Good News - Towanda Elementary
6.C Good News - CJHS and EJHS IESA Wrestling State Place Finishers
6.D Good News - Sugar Creek Elementary Special Education Department
7. SUPERINTENDENT COMMENTS
8. PUBLIC COMMENTS
9. REPORTS
9.A 1st Reading of Board Policies, Administrative Procedures and Exhibits
9.A1 Section 2 - Board of Education
9.A1a. Administrative Procedure 2.150-AP1 Superintendent Committees 
9.A1b. Administrative Procedure 2.270-AP1 Prevention and Response Program for Complaints Based on Race, Color, and National Origin
9.A2 Section 4 - Operational Services
9.A2a. Administrative Procedure 4.60-AP2 Third Party Non-Instructional Contracts
9.A2b. Exhibit 4.60-AP2, E1 Checklist for Third Party Non-Instructional Emergency Contracts
9.A3 Section 5 - Personnel
9.A3a. Administrative Procedure 5.220-AP1 Substitute Teachers
9.B Requests for Information Pursuant to the Illinois Freedom of Information Act
The District has received and processed the following requests for information:
9.B1 FOIA List 4.15.26
9.C Field Trips/Overnight Trips
9.C1 Overnight Trip Requests 4.15.26
9.D Enrollment Planning Report
10. ACTION
10.A Approve the Enrollment Planning Recommendation as Presented
11. CONSENT AGENDA
11.A Approval of Minutes
Minutes are not released for public viewing until approved by the Board of Education
11.A1 03.18.26 Closed Minutes
11.A2 03.18.26 Regular Minutes
11.B Personnel Matters
11.C Payment of Bills and Payrolls
11.C1 Payrolls & Bills Reports
11.D Approve Finance Department Reports
11.D1 Financial Statements for February 2026
11.E Approve Board Policies, Administrative Procedures, and Exhibits
11.E1 Section 3 - General School Administration
11.E1a. Policy 3.50 Administrative Personnel Other Than the Superintendent 
11.E1b. Policy 3.60 Administrative Responsibility of the Building Principal 
11.E2 Section 4 - Operational Services
11.E2a. Policy 4.30 Revenue and Investments 
11.E2b. Policy 4.110 Transportation
11.E3 Section 6 - Instruction
11.E3a. Policy 6.40 Curriculum Development
11.E3b. Policy 6.60 Curriculum Content
11.E3c. Policy 6.130 Program for the Gifted
11.E3d. Policy 6.135 Accelerated Placement Program 
11.E3e. Policy 6.140 Education of Homeless Children
11.E3f. Policy 6.160 English Learners
11.E3g. Policy 6.210 Instructional Materials 
11.E3h. Policy 6.240 Field Trips
11.E3i. Policy 6.270 Guidance and Counseling Program
11.E4 Section 7 - Students
11.E4a. Policy 7.130 Student Rights and Responsibilities
11.E4b. Policy 7.220 Bus Conduct
11.E4c. Policy 7.305 Student Concussions and Head Injuries
11.E4d. Administrative Procedure 7.305-AP1 Program for Managing Student Concussions and Head Injuries
11.E4e. Administrative Procedure 7.305-AP2 Concussion Care Protocol
11.E4f. Exhibit 7.305-AP1,E1 Concussion Information
11.E4g. Exhibit 7.305-AP1, E2 Emergency Action Plan
11.E4h. Exhibit 7.305-AP1, E3 Head Injury Assessment Form
11.E4i. Exhibit 7.305-AP2, E1 Concussion Staging Form for Students Who Participate in Interscholastic Athletic Activities
11.E4j. Exhibit 7.305-AP2, E2 Concussion Form for Students Who Do Not Participate in Interscholastic Athletic Activities
11.E4k. Exhibit 7.305-AP2, E3 Return-to-Play Consent Form
11.E4l. Exhibit 7.305-AP2, E4, Concussion Care Graphic - Return-to-Learn and Return-to-Play
11.F Approve Requests for Authorization to Use Fire Prevention and Safety Funds
11.F1 Benjamin Amendment #4
11.F2 Grove Amendment #15
11.F3 PJHS Amendment #30
11.F4 NCWHS Amendment #68
11.F5 NCHS Amendment #46
11.G Approve 2026-2027 Health and Dental Insurance Renewals
11.H Approve IESA Membership
11.I Approve Semi-Annual Review of Closed Session Minutes of Meetings Lawfully Closed According to the Exceptions Provided in the Open Meetings Act
11.J Approve Destruction of Audio Recordings of Closed Minute Sessions from April 1, 2025 through September 30, 2025.
11.K Approve the Bids for 2026-27 Custodial Supplies
11.L Approve the Bid for the Resurfacing of the NCHS Parking Lots & Driveways
11.M Approve PJHS Abatement
11.N Approve 2025-2026 Last Day of School
11.O Approve Proclamation for Staff Appreciation Week, May 4-8
11.P Approve 2026-2027 Board of Education Regular Meeting Schedule
12. ORGANIZATION OF THE BOARD
12.A ELECTION OF OFFICERS
12.A1 Appoint Temporary Chair
12.A2 Election for Office of Board President
12.A3 Election for Office of Vice President
12.A4 Election for Office of Secretary
13. BOARD REPRESENTATIVE COMMITTEE MEETING REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COMMENTS
14. ADJOURNMENT
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: April 15, 2026 - 6:30pm (Sign up for public comments will be open from 5:15pm - 6:15pm) - Board of Education Regular Meeting
Subject:
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Subject:
2. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION (5:45p.m.)
Recommended motion:  Move to adjourn to closed session to discuss the following matter according to the exceptions provided in the Open Meetings Act and specified as follows:
•2(c)(1) The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body or legal counsel for the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee of the public body or against legal counsel for the public body to determine its validity and
•2(c)(2) Collective negotiating matters between the public body and its employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees.
•2(c)(21) Discussion of minutes of meetings lawfully closed under this Act, whether for purposes of approval by the body of the minutes or semi-annual review of the minutes as mandated by Section 2.06.
Subject:
3. RECESS
Subject:
4. RETURN TO PUBLIC SESSION
Subject:
5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Subject:
6. FOCUS ON STUDENTS AND GOOD NEWS REPORTS
Subject:
6.A Good News - Cedar Ridge Multicultural Celebration
Presenter:
Christina Mables
Subject:
6.B Good News - Towanda Elementary
Presenter:
Andrea Lockhart
Attachments:
Subject:
6.C Good News - CJHS and EJHS IESA Wrestling State Place Finishers
Presenter:
Brett Pappocia
Attachments:
Subject:
6.D Good News - Sugar Creek Elementary Special Education Department
Presenter:
Farrah Peters
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7. SUPERINTENDENT COMMENTS
Subject:
8. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Subject:
9. REPORTS
Subject:
9.A 1st Reading of Board Policies, Administrative Procedures and Exhibits
Subject:
9.A1 Section 2 - Board of Education
Subject:
9.A1a. Administrative Procedure 2.150-AP1 Superintendent Committees 
Attachments:
Subject:
9.A1b. Administrative Procedure 2.270-AP1 Prevention and Response Program for Complaints Based on Race, Color, and National Origin
Attachments:
Subject:
9.A2 Section 4 - Operational Services
Subject:
9.A2a. Administrative Procedure 4.60-AP2 Third Party Non-Instructional Contracts
Attachments:
Subject:
9.A2b. Exhibit 4.60-AP2, E1 Checklist for Third Party Non-Instructional Emergency Contracts
Attachments:
Subject:
9.A3 Section 5 - Personnel
Subject:
9.A3a. Administrative Procedure 5.220-AP1 Substitute Teachers
Attachments:
Subject:
9.B Requests for Information Pursuant to the Illinois Freedom of Information Act
The District has received and processed the following requests for information:
Subject:
9.B1 FOIA List 4.15.26
Attachments:
Subject:
9.C Field Trips/Overnight Trips
Presenter:
Dr. Weikle
Subject:
9.C1 Overnight Trip Requests 4.15.26
Attachments:
Subject:
9.D Enrollment Planning Report
Attachments:
Subject:
10. ACTION
Subject:
10.A Approve the Enrollment Planning Recommendation as Presented
Attachments:
Subject:
11. CONSENT AGENDA
Subject:
11.A Approval of Minutes
Minutes are not released for public viewing until approved by the Board of Education
Subject:
11.A1 03.18.26 Closed Minutes
Subject:
11.A2 03.18.26 Regular Minutes
Subject:
11.B Personnel Matters
Attachments:
Subject:
11.C Payment of Bills and Payrolls
Subject:
11.C1 Payrolls & Bills Reports
Attachments:
Subject:
11.D Approve Finance Department Reports
Subject:
11.D1 Financial Statements for February 2026
Attachments:
Subject:
11.E Approve Board Policies, Administrative Procedures, and Exhibits
Subject:
11.E1 Section 3 - General School Administration
Subject:
11.E1a. Policy 3.50 Administrative Personnel Other Than the Superintendent 
Attachments:
Subject:
11.E1b. Policy 3.60 Administrative Responsibility of the Building Principal 
Attachments:
Subject:
11.E2 Section 4 - Operational Services
Subject:
11.E2a. Policy 4.30 Revenue and Investments 
Attachments:
Subject:
11.E2b. Policy 4.110 Transportation
Attachments:
Subject:
11.E3 Section 6 - Instruction
Subject:
11.E3a. Policy 6.40 Curriculum Development
Attachments:
Subject:
11.E3b. Policy 6.60 Curriculum Content
Attachments:
Subject:
11.E3c. Policy 6.130 Program for the Gifted
Attachments:
Subject:
11.E3d. Policy 6.135 Accelerated Placement Program 
Attachments:
Subject:
11.E3e. Policy 6.140 Education of Homeless Children
Attachments:
Subject:
11.E3f. Policy 6.160 English Learners
Attachments:
Subject:
11.E3g. Policy 6.210 Instructional Materials 
Attachments:
Subject:
11.E3h. Policy 6.240 Field Trips
Attachments:
Subject:
11.E3i. Policy 6.270 Guidance and Counseling Program
Attachments:
Subject:
11.E4 Section 7 - Students
Subject:
11.E4a. Policy 7.130 Student Rights and Responsibilities
Attachments:
Subject:
11.E4b. Policy 7.220 Bus Conduct
Attachments:
Subject:
11.E4c. Policy 7.305 Student Concussions and Head Injuries
Attachments:
Subject:
11.E4d. Administrative Procedure 7.305-AP1 Program for Managing Student Concussions and Head Injuries
Attachments:
Subject:
11.E4e. Administrative Procedure 7.305-AP2 Concussion Care Protocol
Attachments:
Subject:
11.E4f. Exhibit 7.305-AP1,E1 Concussion Information
Attachments:
Subject:
11.E4g. Exhibit 7.305-AP1, E2 Emergency Action Plan
Attachments:
Subject:
11.E4h. Exhibit 7.305-AP1, E3 Head Injury Assessment Form
Attachments:
Subject:
11.E4i. Exhibit 7.305-AP2, E1 Concussion Staging Form for Students Who Participate in Interscholastic Athletic Activities
Attachments:
Subject:
11.E4j. Exhibit 7.305-AP2, E2 Concussion Form for Students Who Do Not Participate in Interscholastic Athletic Activities
Attachments:
Subject:
11.E4k. Exhibit 7.305-AP2, E3 Return-to-Play Consent Form
Attachments:
Subject:
11.E4l. Exhibit 7.305-AP2, E4, Concussion Care Graphic - Return-to-Learn and Return-to-Play
Attachments:
Subject:
11.F Approve Requests for Authorization to Use Fire Prevention and Safety Funds
Subject:
11.F1 Benjamin Amendment #4
Attachments:
Subject:
11.F2 Grove Amendment #15
Attachments:
Subject:
11.F3 PJHS Amendment #30
Attachments:
Subject:
11.F4 NCWHS Amendment #68
Attachments:
Subject:
11.F5 NCHS Amendment #46
Attachments:
Subject:
11.G Approve 2026-2027 Health and Dental Insurance Renewals
Attachments:
Subject:
11.H Approve IESA Membership
Attachments:
Subject:
11.I Approve Semi-Annual Review of Closed Session Minutes of Meetings Lawfully Closed According to the Exceptions Provided in the Open Meetings Act
Subject:
11.J Approve Destruction of Audio Recordings of Closed Minute Sessions from April 1, 2025 through September 30, 2025.
Subject:
11.K Approve the Bids for 2026-27 Custodial Supplies
Attachments:
Subject:
11.L Approve the Bid for the Resurfacing of the NCHS Parking Lots & Driveways
Attachments:
Subject:
11.M Approve PJHS Abatement
Attachments:
Subject:
11.N Approve 2025-2026 Last Day of School
Attachments:
Subject:
11.O Approve Proclamation for Staff Appreciation Week, May 4-8
Attachments:
Subject:
11.P Approve 2026-2027 Board of Education Regular Meeting Schedule
Attachments:
Subject:
12. ORGANIZATION OF THE BOARD
Subject:
12.A ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Subject:
12.A1 Appoint Temporary Chair
Subject:
12.A2 Election for Office of Board President
Subject:
12.A3 Election for Office of Vice President
Subject:
12.A4 Election for Office of Secretary
Subject:
13. BOARD REPRESENTATIVE COMMITTEE MEETING REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COMMENTS
Subject:
14. ADJOURNMENT

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