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 24, 2026

2.2. Executive Session, August 24, 2026

3. RECOGNITION, AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, PUBLIC HEARINGS

3.1. Tradition of Excellence: GHS Students (Policy 6:30)
Robotics Team

3.2. GHS Outdoor Classroom & Biodiversity Project – GHS Staff

3.3. Annual Title Grants Update – Dr. George Petmezas

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

7.1.16. Policy 5:70, Religious Holidays - Updated

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

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

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

7.1.20. Policy 5:240, Suspension – Updated

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. WORK-STUDY TOPICS & FUTURE ACTION CONSIDERATIONS           

9. INFORMATION

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

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

9.3. IASB Board Governance Recognition

9.4. Out of State Trip Request

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. Gifts, Grants, Bequests: $13,500, Raising Cane’s ($1,500), Borter Heating & Air Conditioning ($1,500), Linda Bergemann Baird & Warner ($1,500), Vantell Group ($1,500), Pure Barre Geneva ($2,500), Viking Eyecare ($1,500), Midwest Waste Consultants ($2,500), Track Surface Company ($2,500), for GHS athletics team supplies/uniforms purchases/needs (Policy 8:80)

10.3. Gifts, Grants, Bequests: $25,300.34, Geneva All Sports Boosters, for GHS tennis & track spring state patches, all sports annual Hudl subscription

10.4. Gifts, Grants, Bequests: $1,000, Ken’s Auto Center, for GHS VocEx 2026 Car Wash (Policy 8:80)

10.5. Gifts, Grants, Bequests: $20,582, Harrison Street PTO, for Outdoor Education ($13,582) and field trips ($7,000) (Policy 8:80)

10.6. Technology Asset Disposal

10.7. Monthly Financials - July (Policy 4:40, 4:55)

10.8. Request to Purchase: $209,779, Johnson Controls, for air cooled water chiller at GHS

11. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS AND REPORTS 

12. NOTICES / ANNOUNCEMENTS

13. EXECUTIVE SESSION TO CONSIDER MATTERS PERTAINING TO THE 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