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)(5) The purchase or lease of real property for the use of the public body, including meetings held for the purpose of discussing whether a particular parcel should be acquired and
• 2(c)(11) Litigation, when an action against, affecting or on behalf of the particular public body has been filed and is pending before a court or administrative tribunal, or when the public body finds that an action is probable or imminent, in which case the basis for the finding shall be recorded and entered into the minutes of the closed meeting.
3. RECESS
4. RETURN TO PUBLIC SESSION
5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
6. PUBLIC HEARING
6.A Public Hearing of the 2026-2027 Budget
6.A1 Comments Regarding Public Hearing
7. SUPERINTENDENT COMMENTS
8. PUBLIC COMMENTS
9. REPORTS
9.A Looking Ahead: District Planning Updates
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 09.16.26
9.C Field Trips/Overnight Trips
9.C1 9.16.26 Overnight Trip Request List
10. ACTION
10.A Approve Resolution to Adopt the 2026-2027 Budget for Community Unit District No. 5, McLean and Woodford Counties, Illinois
10.B Approve Service Order with Design Mavens Architecture PLLC for Health/Life Safety and Miscellaneous Architectural Services
10.C Approve agreement with Wight & Company for architectural services for a new Early Learning Center and a new 18-22 yr. Old Transitional Program Facility
10.D Approve Grant of Permanent and Temporary Construction Easements to the Town of Normal for the Purpose of Constructing and Maintaining a Public Shared-Use Path at Chiddix Junior High School
11. CONSENT AGENDA
11.A Approval of Minutes
Minutes are not released for public viewing until approved by the Board of Education
11.A1 08.19.26 Regular Minutes
11.A2 08.19.26 Closed Minutes
11.A3 08.24.26 Special Session Minutes
11.A4 08.24.26 Special Session Closed Minutes
11.A5 09.08.26 Special Session Minutes
11.B Personnel Matters
11.C Payment of Bills and Payrolls
11.C1 Bills & Payroll Reports
11.D Approve Finance Department Reports
11.D1 July 2026 Financial Statements
11.E Approve Board Policies, Administrative Procedures, and Exhibits
11.E1 Section 2: Board of Education
11.E1a. 2.230 Public Comments at Board Meetings and Petitions to the Board
11.E2 Section 5: Personnel
11.E2a. 5.135 HIPAA Privacy Policy
11.E2b. 5.240 Suspension 
11.E3 Section 6: Instruction
11.E3a. 6.70 Teaching About Religions
11.E3b. 6.70-AP1 Teaching About Religions
11.E3c. 6.80 Teaching About Controversial and Sensitive Issues
11.E3d. 6.190 Extracurricular and Co-Curricular Activities
11.E4 Section 7: Students
11.E4a. 7.180 Prevention of and Response to Bullying, Intimidation, and Harassment
11.E4b. 7.250-AP1 Measures to Control the Spread of Head Lice at School
11.E4c. 7.250-AP1, E1 School Response to Head Lice Flowchart     
11.E4d. 7.305-AP2 Concussion Care Protocol – Return-to-Learn and Return-to-Play
11.E4e. 7.305-AP2, E3 Return-to-Play Consent Form Possible, Probable, or Confirmed Concussion
11.E4f. 7.305-AP2, E4 Return-to-Play Consent Form No Concussion
11.E4g. 7.305-AP2, E5 Concussion Care Graphic – Return-to-Learn and Return-to-Play
11.E4h. 7.330 Student Use of Buildings – Equal Access
11.F Approve Requests for Authorization to Use Fire Prevention and Safety Funds
11.F1 Amendment #16 - Parkside Elementary School
11.F2 Amendment #48 - Normal Community High School
11.F3 Amendment #69 - Normal Community West High School
11.F4 Amendment #70 - Normal Community West High School
11.G Approve 2025-2026 Salary and Benefits Report for Unit 5 Administrators and Certified Teachers
11.H Approve 2025-2026 IMRF Compensation and Benefits Report
11.I Approve Student Activity Establishments & Dissolutions
12. BOARD REPRESENTATIVE COMMITTEE MEETING REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COMMENTS
13. ADJOURNMENT
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: September 16, 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)(5) The purchase or lease of real property for the use of the public body, including meetings held for the purpose of discussing whether a particular parcel should be acquired and
• 2(c)(11) Litigation, when an action against, affecting or on behalf of the particular public body has been filed and is pending before a court or administrative tribunal, or when the public body finds that an action is probable or imminent, in which case the basis for the finding shall be recorded and entered into the minutes of the closed meeting.
Subject:
3. RECESS
Subject:
4. RETURN TO PUBLIC SESSION
Subject:
5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Subject:
6. PUBLIC HEARING
Subject:
6.A Public Hearing of the 2026-2027 Budget
Attachments:
Subject:
6.A1 Comments Regarding Public Hearing
Subject:
7. SUPERINTENDENT COMMENTS
Subject:
8. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Subject:
9. REPORTS
Subject:
9.A Looking Ahead: District Planning Updates
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 09.16.26
Subject:
9.C Field Trips/Overnight Trips
Presenter:
Dr. Weikle
Subject:
9.C1 9.16.26 Overnight Trip Request List
Attachments:
Subject:
10. ACTION
Subject:
10.A Approve Resolution to Adopt the 2026-2027 Budget for Community Unit District No. 5, McLean and Woodford Counties, Illinois
Attachments:
Subject:
10.B Approve Service Order with Design Mavens Architecture PLLC for Health/Life Safety and Miscellaneous Architectural Services
Attachments:
Subject:
10.C Approve agreement with Wight & Company for architectural services for a new Early Learning Center and a new 18-22 yr. Old Transitional Program Facility
Attachments:
Subject:
10.D Approve Grant of Permanent and Temporary Construction Easements to the Town of Normal for the Purpose of Constructing and Maintaining a Public Shared-Use Path at Chiddix Junior High School
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 08.19.26 Regular Minutes
Subject:
11.A2 08.19.26 Closed Minutes
Subject:
11.A3 08.24.26 Special Session Minutes
Subject:
11.A4 08.24.26 Special Session Closed Minutes
Subject:
11.A5 09.08.26 Special Session Minutes
Subject:
11.B Personnel Matters
Attachments:
Subject:
11.C Payment of Bills and Payrolls
Subject:
11.C1 Bills & Payroll Reports
Attachments:
Subject:
11.D Approve Finance Department Reports
Subject:
11.D1 July 2026 Financial Statements
Attachments:
Subject:
11.E Approve Board Policies, Administrative Procedures, and Exhibits
Subject:
11.E1 Section 2: Board of Education
Subject:
11.E1a. 2.230 Public Comments at Board Meetings and Petitions to the Board
Attachments:
Subject:
11.E2 Section 5: Personnel
Subject:
11.E2a. 5.135 HIPAA Privacy Policy
Attachments:
Subject:
11.E2b. 5.240 Suspension 
Attachments:
Subject:
11.E3 Section 6: Instruction
Subject:
11.E3a. 6.70 Teaching About Religions
Attachments:
Subject:
11.E3b. 6.70-AP1 Teaching About Religions
Attachments:
Subject:
11.E3c. 6.80 Teaching About Controversial and Sensitive Issues
Attachments:
Subject:
11.E3d. 6.190 Extracurricular and Co-Curricular Activities
Attachments:
Subject:
11.E4 Section 7: Students
Subject:
11.E4a. 7.180 Prevention of and Response to Bullying, Intimidation, and Harassment
Attachments:
Subject:
11.E4b. 7.250-AP1 Measures to Control the Spread of Head Lice at School
Attachments:
Subject:
11.E4c. 7.250-AP1, E1 School Response to Head Lice Flowchart     
Attachments:
Subject:
11.E4d. 7.305-AP2 Concussion Care Protocol – Return-to-Learn and Return-to-Play
Attachments:
Subject:
11.E4e. 7.305-AP2, E3 Return-to-Play Consent Form Possible, Probable, or Confirmed Concussion
Attachments:
Subject:
11.E4f. 7.305-AP2, E4 Return-to-Play Consent Form No Concussion
Attachments:
Subject:
11.E4g. 7.305-AP2, E5 Concussion Care Graphic – Return-to-Learn and Return-to-Play
Attachments:
Subject:
11.E4h. 7.330 Student Use of Buildings – Equal Access
Attachments:
Subject:
11.F Approve Requests for Authorization to Use Fire Prevention and Safety Funds
Subject:
11.F1 Amendment #16 - Parkside Elementary School
Attachments:
Subject:
11.F2 Amendment #48 - Normal Community High School
Attachments:
Subject:
11.F3 Amendment #69 - Normal Community West High School
Attachments:
Subject:
11.F4 Amendment #70 - Normal Community West High School
Attachments:
Subject:
11.G Approve 2025-2026 Salary and Benefits Report for Unit 5 Administrators and Certified Teachers
Attachments:
Subject:
11.H Approve 2025-2026 IMRF Compensation and Benefits Report
Attachments:
Subject:
11.I Approve Student Activity Establishments & Dissolutions
Attachments:
Subject:
12. BOARD REPRESENTATIVE COMMITTEE MEETING REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COMMENTS
Subject:
13. ADJOURNMENT

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