1.1. Roll Call

1.2. Welcome

1.3. Pledge

1.4. Reminder to Sign Attendance Record

2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (Policy 2:220)

2.1. Regular Session, August 10, 2026

2.2. Executive Session, August 10, 2026

3. RECOGNITION, AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, PUBLIC HEARINGS

3.1. Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget Hearing (Policy 4:10)

3.1.1. Public Hearing Agenda

3.1.2. 2026-2027 Budget Presentation

3.1.3. Questions/Comments from Board Members

3.1.4. Questions/Comments from Audience Members

3.1.5. President Closes Hearing

3.2. Strategic Plan Goals Update (Policy 3:10) – Dr. Andy Barrett

4. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Per Board Policy 2:230, attendees wishing to speak at the Board meeting must register their intention to participate in the public portion(s) of the meeting upon their arrival at the meeting. Complete the form found in the Welcome to Our Meeting brochure (print legibly) and give it to the Presiding Officer or the Recording Secretary before the meeting is called to order.

5. LEGISLATIVE UPDATES

6. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT (Policy 3:40)

7. BOARD DIALOGUE TOPICS & PENDING ACTION CONSIDERATIONS

7.1. Board Action on Resolution to Adopt Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 (Policy 4:10)

8. WORK-STUDY TOPICS & FUTURE ACTION CONSIDERATIONS           

8.1. Policy Updates: First Reading – Updated, Reviewed & New (Policy 2:240)

8.1.1. Policy 2:30, School District Elections – Review & Monitor

8.1.2. Exhibit 2:70-E, Checklist for Filling Board Vacancies by Appointment – Rewritten

8.1.3. Exhibit 2:120-E3, Resolution to Appoint a Delegate to the Illinois Association of School Boards Delegate Assembly – New

8.1.4. Exhibit 2:220-E1, Board Treatment of Closed Meeting Verbatim Recordings & Minutes – Rewritten

8.1.5. Exhibit 2:220-E3, Closed Meeting Minutes – Rewritten

8.1.6. Exhibit 2:220-E5, Semi-Annual Review of Closed Meeting Minutes – Rewritten

8.1.7. Exhibit 2:220-E8, Board of Education Records Maintenance Requirements & FAQ’s - Rewritten

8.1.8. Policy 2:230, Public Participation at Board of Education Meetings and Petitions to the Board - Updated

8.1.9. Policy 3:40, Superintendent - Review & Monitor

8.1.10. Policy 3:50, Administrative Personnel Other Than the Superintendent - Review & Monitor

8.1.11. Policy 3:60, Administrative Responsibility of the Building Principal - Review & Monitor

8.1.12. Policy 3:70, Succession of Authority - Review & Monitor

8.1.13. Policy 4:120, Food Services - Review & Monitor

8.1.14. Policy 4:175, Convicted Child Sex Offender; Screening; Notifications - Review & Monitor

8.1.15. Policy 5:40, Communicable and Chronic Infectious Disease - Updated

8.1.16. Policy 5:70, Religious Holidays - Updated

8.1.17. Policy 5:110, Recognition for Service - Review & Monitor

8.1.18. Policy 5:140, Solicitations By or From Staff - Review & Monitor

8.1.19. Policy 5:185, Family and Medical Leave - Review & Monitor

8.1.20. Policy 5:240, Suspension – Updated

8.1.21. Policy 6:70, Teaching About Religions - Updated

8.1.22. Policy 6:80, Teaching About Controversial Issues - Updated

8.1.23. Policy 6:190, Extracurricular and Co-Curricular Activities - Updated

8.1.24. Policy 7:30, Student Assignment and Intra-District Transfer - Review & Monitor

8.1.25. Policy 7:40, Nonpublic School Students, Including Parochial and Home-Schooled Students - Updated

8.1.26. Policy 7:80, Release Time for Religious Instruction/Observance - Review & Monitor

8.1.27. Policy 7:130, Student Rights & Responsibilities – Updated

8.1.28. Policy 7:330, Student Use of Buildings – Equal Access - Rewritten

8.1.29. Policy 7:345, Use of Educational Technologies; Student Data Privacy and Security - Review & Monitor

8.1.30. Policy 8:70, Accommodating Individuals with Disabilities - Updated

8.1.31. Policy 8:100, Relations with Other Organizations and Agencies - Review & Monitor

9. INFORMATION

9.1. Board Meeting/Presentation Schedule (Policy 2:220)

9.2. FOIA Requests & Board Correspondance (Policy 2:250)

10. CONSENT AGENDA (Bylaw 0166.1)

10.1. Personnel Report: Resignations, Retirements, Leave Requests, Changes in Assignment/FTE, New Hires (Policies 3:50, 5:200, 5:280)

10.2. Monthly Financials – July Expenses & P-card Reports (Policy 4:40, 4:55) 

10.3. Gifts, Grants, Bequests: $4,850, Geneva Baseball Association, deposit for varsity baseball field turf (Policy 8:80)

10.4. Gifts, Grants, Bequests: $7,000, Mocat, Inc. (Nobel House) ($1,500), D & A Fox Valley Plumbing ($1,500), E. Ray Construction ($1,500), The Matts ($2,500), for team supplies/uniform purchases/needs (Policy 8:80)

10.5. Gifts, Grants, Bequests: $500, Wabash Valley College Bass Fishing Team, for GHS Bass Fishing Club activities account for the Titan Memorial (Policy 8:80)

11. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS AND REPORTS 

12. NOTICES / ANNOUNCEMENTS

13. EXECUTIVE SESSION TO CONSIDER MATTERS PERTAINING TO THE SETTING OF A PRICE FOR SALE OR LEASE OF PROPERTY OWNED BY THE PUBLIC BODY [5 ILCS 120/2(c)(6)]; APPOINTMENT, EMPLOYMENT, COMPENSATION, OR DISCIPLINE, PERFORMANCE, OR DISMISSAL OF SPECIFIC INDIVIDUALS WHO SERVE AS INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS IN A PARK, RECREATIONAL, OR EDUCATIONAL SETTING, OR SPECIFIC VOLUNTEERS OF THE PUBLIC BODY OR LEGAL COUNSEL FOR THE PUBLIC BODY, INCLUDING HEARING TESTIMONY ON A COMPLAINT LODGED AGAINST AN EMPLOYEE, A SPECIFIC INDIVIDUAL WHO SERVES AS AN INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR IN A PARK, RECREATIONAL, OR EDUCATIONAL SETTING, OR A VOLUNTEER OF THE PUBLIC BODY OR AGAINST LEGAL COUNSEL FOR THE PUBLIC BODY TO DETERMINE ITS VALIDITY. HOWEVER, A MEETING TO CONSIDER AN INCREASE IN COMPENSATION TO A SPECIFIC EMPLOYEE THAT IS SUBJECT TO THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT WAGE INCREASE TRANSPARENCY ACT MAY NOT BE CLOSED AND MUST BE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC [5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1)]. [5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11)] (Policy 2:220)

14. ADJOURNMENT