Meeting Agenda
I. ROLL CALL - 6:00 P.M. - CONFERENCE ROOM
II. CLOSED SESSION - 6:00 P.M. - CONFERENCE ROOM
II.A. Litigation that is probable or imminent.
II.B. The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees/coaches.
III. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG - 6:30 P.M. - BOARD ROOM
IV. APPROVE THE AGENDA
V. APPROVE PROCLAMATIONS
VI. OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC INPUT
VI.A. Presentation of Proclamations
1. 2026 IESA State Wrestling Class A - Finalists and Coaches
VII. CONSENT AGENDA ACTION ITEMS
VII.A. Approval of Minutes
VII.B. Administrators' Reports
VII.B.1. Building Principals' Reports
VII.B.2. Technology Coordinator's Report
VII.B.3. Curriculum Director's Report
VII.B.4. Superintendent's Report
VII.C. Treasurer's Report
VII.D. Bills and Payroll
VII.E. Imprest Fund
VII.F. Monthly Financial Report
VII.G. Student Activity Fund Reports
VII.H. Additions to Support Staff Substitute List for 2025-2026
VII.I. Fundraisers
VII.J. Facility Use
VII.K. Donations
VII.L. Sale or Disposal of Property No Longer Needed for School Purposes
VII.M. Approve Summer Weight Training Program
VII.N. Approve Summer Driver Education Program
VII.O. Approve Consolidated District Plan
VII.P. Approve the First Reading and Adoption of Board Policies as Presented 
VIII. OTHER ACTION ITEMS
VIII.A. Approve Consent Agenda Items
VIII.B. Personnel
VIII.B.1. Resignations or Terminations
VIII.B.1.a. One Bruning Elementary School Librarian
VIII.B.1.b. One Wilmington High School JV Boys Basketball Coach
VIII.B.2. Retirements
VIII.B.2.a. One Wilmington Middle School Librarian
VIII.B.3. Leaves of Absence
VIII.B.4. Reassignments
VIII.B.5. Recommendations for Employment
VIII.B.5.a. One Wilmington High School Guidance Counselor
VIII.B.5.b. One Wilmington Middle School Building Principal
VIII.B.5.c. One Wilmington Middle School Social Studies Teacher
VIII.B.5.d. One Wilmington High School Library Aide
VIII.B.5.e. One Stevens Intermediate School Building Principal Secretary
VIII.B.5.f. One Seasonal Lawn-care worker
VIII.B.5.g. Summer worker positions for Custodial/Maintenance 
VIII.B.5.h. Additional Summer Hours for Guidance Counselors
VIII.B.5.i. Summer Weight Training Instructors
VIII.B.5.j. Summer Driver's Education and Behind-the-Wheel Instruction
VIII.B.5.k. Part-time, Summer Technology Department Employees
VIII.B.5.l. WHS Summer 2026 Volunteer Coaching Staff
VIII.C. Approve Title One School-Wide Plans for Bruning, SIS, WMS, and WHS
VIII.D. Approve 2026-2027 Student/Parent Handbooks
VIII.E. Approve Purchase and adoption of Textbooks for WMS
VIII.F. Approve Resolution No. 2-26; Public Hearing of Tentative Amended Budget
VIII.G. Approve Walsworth Yearbooks as the Wilmington High School yearbook publication company.
VIII.H. To approve a one-year contract with Visual Image Photography for the 2026-2027 school year.
IX. DISCUSSION ITEMS - PRESIDENT'S PREROGATIVE
X. CORRESPONDENCE
XI. ADJOURN
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: April 13, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
I. ROLL CALL - 6:00 P.M. - CONFERENCE ROOM
Subject:
II. CLOSED SESSION - 6:00 P.M. - CONFERENCE ROOM
Description:
To discuss in closed session and to take action in open session:
Subject:
II.A. Litigation that is probable or imminent.
Subject:
II.B. The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees/coaches.
Subject:
III. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG - 6:30 P.M. - BOARD ROOM
Subject:
IV. APPROVE THE AGENDA
Description:
It is my recommendation that the Board approve the agenda for the regular meeting of the Board of Education of Wilmington Community School District No. 209-U, for Monday, April 13, 2026.
Subject:
V. APPROVE PROCLAMATIONS
Description:
It is Mr. Feeney's recommendation that you approve proclamations that will be presented to the 2026 IESA State Wrestling Class A Finalists and Coaches
Subject:
VI. OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC INPUT
Subject:
VI.A. Presentation of Proclamations
1. 2026 IESA State Wrestling Class A - Finalists and Coaches
Subject:
VII. CONSENT AGENDA ACTION ITEMS
Subject:
VII.A. Approval of Minutes
Description:
It is my recommendation that you approve the following minutes as presented:
Subject:
VII.B. Administrators' Reports
Description:
It is my recommendation that you approve the Building Principals', Technology Coordinator's, Curriculum Director's, and Superintendent's Reports, as presented.
Subject:
VII.B.1. Building Principals' Reports
Description:
Mrs. Beth Norman
Mr. Kevin Mikuce
Mr. Adam Spicer
Mr. Scott Maupin
Subject:
VII.B.2. Technology Coordinator's Report
Description:
Mr. Mark Langusch
Subject:
VII.B.3. Curriculum Director's Report
Description:
Mr. Matt Swick
Subject:
VII.B.4. Superintendent's Report
Description:
1.         Illinois Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Report: None at this time.

2.         Dates to Remember:
April 15.............................Early Dismissal (B: 11am, S/HS: 11:15am, MS: 11:20am)
April 16.............................1st Grade Spring Music Program, 6pm @ WMS
April 16.............................All School ACT Testing Day (No Senior Attendance)
            April 29.............................Senior Scholarship Awards Night, 7pm
            April 28 & 30.......................WMS Spring Play - 6pm @WMS
            May 2...............................Prom @ Morris Country Club, 7-10pm
            May 4-8............................Teacher Appreciation Week
            May 6...............................Senior Dinner, 6PM  @ WHS
            May 11..............................School Board Meeting, 6:30PM, District Board Rm
            May 13..............................WHS Spring Music Concert, 6:30PM @ WHS
            May 14..............................5th grade Band Concert, 6PM @ SIS
            May 15..............................WHS Graduation, 7PM @ WHS (doors open 6pm)
            May 19..............................WMS Spring Band/Choir Concert, 6:30pm @ WMS
            May 25..............................NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day
            May 28..............................8th Grade Promotion
            May 29..............................Last day of student attendance
           
3.         We received our 2026 Extended tax rate Calculation from the Will County Clerk’s Office:

2026 AV         $333,377,829          2025 AV      $309,147,737              +$24,230.092      7.27%
2026 New Prop  $2,815,691          2025 New Prop  $1,148,100         +$1,667,591
2026 Total Rate        3.6971          2025 Total Rate     4.0117              -0.3146

The Assessed Value increased 7.27%
The tax rate decreased 7.8%

As you may recall, we had projected on the "Reality" Levy the following:
                                    Projected                   Reality                        Difference
New Property:          $2,815,691           $2,815,691                       $0
Assessed Value:    $335,873,078      $333,377,829             +$2,495,249
Tax Rate:                     3.6458                      3.6971                        +0.0513

Those figures were determined in November before the Board of Review met.
We are not able to access Board of Review numbers until after January 31st.
           
4.         Update the Board on 2026 Impact Aid Conference and pending legislation.          
5.         Update the Board on the Budget Amendment.

6.         Update the Board on Summer maintenance projects

7.         Fund Balances as of March 31st, 2026, as presented.

 
Subject:
VII.C. Treasurer's Report
Description:
It is my recommendation that you approve the Treasurer's Report for the month of March 2026, as presented.
Subject:
VII.D. Bills and Payroll
Description:
It is my recommendation that you approve the bills and payroll for the months of March-April, 2026 as presented.
Subject:
VII.E. Imprest Fund
Description:
It is my recommendation that you approve the Imprest Fund checks as presented, for the month of March 2026
Subject:
VII.F. Monthly Financial Report
Description:
It is my recommendation that you approve the Monthly Financial Report as presented, for March, 2026.
Subject:
VII.G. Student Activity Fund Reports
Description:
It is my recommendation that you approve the Student Activity Fund Reports as presented, for March 2026.
Subject:
VII.H. Additions to Support Staff Substitute List for 2025-2026
Description:
It is my recommendation that you approve the following Additions to the Support Staff Substitute List for 2025-2026: None at this time.
 
Subject:
VII.I. Fundraisers
Description:
It is my recommendation that you approve the following Fundraisers:
1. WE-PTO: Gifts-N-Things, March 16th-26th, 2026.
2. WE-PTO: Tat-A-Teacher, during field day in May, 2026.
3. WHS Cheer: Sponsorships, September 1st-October 1st, 2026.
4. WHS Cheer: Carwash, June 7th, 2026.
5. WHS Cheer: Cheer Competition, November 22nd, 2026.
6. WHS Cheer: Cheer Competition, December 20th, 2026.
7. WHS Cheer: Catfish Days Ticket Booth, July 23rd-26th, 2026.
8. WHS Cheer: Kiddie Camp, July 21st-23rd, 2026.
9. WMS Cheer: Double Good Popcorn Sales, June 1st-5th, 2026.
10. WHS: Tri-M Honor Society, Flower Shout-outs, May 1st-13th, 2026.
11. WHS: Music Boosters, QR Code Ticket Sales for May 30th Slammers Game, May 30 2026.
 
Subject:
VII.J. Facility Use
Description:
It is my recommendation that you approve the following Facility Use Requests:
1. WHS: Field on Wildcat Ct and Soccer field from 7am-7pm on May 9th, 2026 for Soccer games hosted by Wilmington Soccer Club.
2. BRU: Front lawn from 5-7pm weekdays from April 6th-June 6th, 2026 for soccer practice hosted by Wilmington Soccer Club.
3. WMS: AP room from 12:30-2:30 on April 27 for rehearsal and from 4-8pm on April 28th & 30th for the WMS School Play.
4. WHS: Main gym, small gym & Cafetorium from 9am-4pm on August 3rd, 4th & 5th, 2026 for Cheer camp with other local schools.
5. WHS: Main gym, small gym, Cafetorium, mat room, concessions, locker rooms, lower-level classrooms from 6am-4pm on November 22nd and December 20th, 2026 for Cheer Competitions.
6. WHS: Cafetorium from 5-7pm on April 9th, 2026 for Wrestling Team awards.
7. WHS/SIS: Service Road from 10am-1pm on June 6th, 2026 for the 6.6k run hosted by Wilmington Park District.
8. WHS: Small gym from 1-6pm on April 22nd, 2026 for the blood drive hosted by Student Council.
Subject:
VII.K. Donations
Description:
It is my recommendation that you accept the following donations:
None at this time. 
Subject:
VII.L. Sale or Disposal of Property No Longer Needed for School Purposes
Description:
There are none at this time.
Subject:
VII.M. Approve Summer Weight Training Program
Description:
It is my recommendation that you approve the Summer Weight Training Program, per Mr. Maupin's recommendation. We have offered this program for the past several years.
Subject:
VII.N. Approve Summer Driver Education Program
Description:
It is my recommendation that you authorize the Summer Drivers Education Program, per Mr. Maupin’s recommendation. We have offered this program for the past several years.
 
Subject:
VII.O. Approve Consolidated District Plan
Description:
Mr. Feeney supports Mr. Swick's recommendation to approve the Consolidated District Plan.
 
Subject:
VII.P. Approve the First Reading and Adoption of Board Policies as Presented 
Description:
Mr. Feeney recommends that you approve the First Reading of the following Board Policies as presented.
Subject:
VIII. OTHER ACTION ITEMS
Description:
There is a Motion to approve the following Consent Agenda Items as presented:
Subject:
VIII.A. Approve Consent Agenda Items
Description:
It is my recommendation that you approve the Consent Agenda Items.
Subject:
VIII.B. Personnel
Subject:
VIII.B.1. Resignations or Terminations
Subject:
VIII.B.1.a. One Bruning Elementary School Librarian
Description:
Mr. Feeney supports the letter of resignation submitted by a Bruning Elementary School librarian, which will go into effect at the conclusion of the 2025-2026 school year.  
 
Subject:
VIII.B.1.b. One Wilmington High School JV Boys Basketball Coach
Description:
Mr. Feeney supports the letter of resignation submitted by a Wilmington High School JV Boys Basketball Coach, which will go into effect at the conclusion of the 2025-2026 school year.  
 
Subject:
VIII.B.2. Retirements
Subject:
VIII.B.2.a. One Wilmington Middle School Librarian
Description:
Mr. Feeney supports the notice of retirement submitted by a Wilmington Middle School Librarian, which will go into effect at the conclusion of the 2025-2026 school year.
 
Subject:
VIII.B.3. Leaves of Absence
Subject:
VIII.B.4. Reassignments
Subject:
VIII.B.5. Recommendations for Employment
Subject:
VIII.B.5.a. One Wilmington High School Guidance Counselor
Description:
Mr. Feeney supports Mr. Maupin’s recommendation to employ a Wilmington High School Guidance counselor for the 2026-2027 school year.
 
Subject:
VIII.B.5.b. One Wilmington Middle School Building Principal
Description:
Mr. Feeney recommends the approval of a Wilmington Middle School Principal for the 2026-2027 school year, effective August 1, 2026. 
Subject:
VIII.B.5.c. One Wilmington Middle School Social Studies Teacher
Description:
Mr. Feeney supports Mr. Spicer's recommendation to employ a Wilmington Middle School 7th Grade Social Studies Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year effective August 17, 2026. 
 
Subject:
VIII.B.5.d. One Wilmington High School Library Aide
Description:
Mr. Feeney supports Mr. Maupin's recommendation to employ a Wilmington High School Library Aide for the 2026-2027 school year effective August 10, 2026. 
 
Subject:
VIII.B.5.e. One Stevens Intermediate School Building Principal Secretary
Description:
Mr. Feeney supports Mr. Mikuce's recommendation to employ a Stevens Intermediate School Building Principal Secretary for the 2026-2027 school year, effective August 1, 2026. .
 
Subject:
VIII.B.5.f. One Seasonal Lawn-care worker
Description:
Mr. Feeney’s recommends the employment of a part-time, non-union, seasonal groundskeeper from approximately April to October 2026. 
 
Subject:
VIII.B.5.g. Summer worker positions for Custodial/Maintenance 
Description:
Mr. Feeney supports Mr. Crawford’s recommendation to hire part-time workers in the Custodial and Maintenance Department for the Summer of 2026. 
Subject:
VIII.B.5.h. Additional Summer Hours for Guidance Counselors
Description:
Mr. Feeney supports Mr. Maupin’s recommendation to allow Guidance Counselors to work up to five additional days during the month of June 2026. 
 
Subject:
VIII.B.5.i. Summer Weight Training Instructors
Description:
Mr. Feeney supports Mr. Maupin’s recommendation to compensate Wilmington School District Coaches to supervise the 26-day Summer Weight Training Program from June 2nd - July 24th, 2026.
Subject:
VIII.B.5.j. Summer Driver's Education and Behind-the-Wheel Instruction
Description:
Mr. Feeney supports Mr. Maupin’s recommendation to hire Summer 2026 Driver’s Education Classroom and Behind the Wheel Instructors.
 
Subject:
VIII.B.5.k. Part-time, Summer Technology Department Employees
Description:
Mr. Feeney supports Mr. Langusch’s recommendation to hire part-time workers in the Technology Department for the Summer of 2026. 
 
Subject:
VIII.B.5.l. WHS Summer 2026 Volunteer Coaching Staff
Description:
Mr. Feeney supports Mr. Goff’s recommendations for High School Volunteer Coaches during the Summer of 2026:
 
Subject:
VIII.C. Approve Title One School-Wide Plans for Bruning, SIS, WMS, and WHS
Description:
I support Mr. Swick's recommendation to approve the Title One School-Wide Plans for Bruning, SIS, WMS, and WHS.
Subject:
VIII.D. Approve 2026-2027 Student/Parent Handbooks
Description:
It is Mr. Feeney's recommendation to make changes to the 2026-2027 school handbooks for Bruning Elementary, L.J. Stevens Intermediate School, Wilmington Middle School, and Wilmington High School, as per building principals and Board Handbook Committee recommendations.
Subject:
VIII.E. Approve Purchase and adoption of Textbooks for WMS
Description:
It is Mr. Swick and Mr. Spicer's recommendation that you approve the purchase and adoption of textbooks to be implemented at the start of the 2026-2027 school year.
Subject:
VIII.F. Approve Resolution No. 2-26; Public Hearing of Tentative Amended Budget
Description:
It is Mr. Feeney and Mrs. Roth's recommendation that you approve Resolution No. 2-26: Public Hearing of Tentative Amended Budget.
Subject:
VIII.G. Approve Walsworth Yearbooks as the Wilmington High School yearbook publication company.
Description:
Mr. Feeney supports Mr. Maupin's recommendation to approve the 3-year contract renewal with Walsworth Yearbooks for Wilmington High School for the 2026-2027, 2027-2028 and 2028-2029 school years.
 
Subject:
VIII.H. To approve a one-year contract with Visual Image Photography for the 2026-2027 school year.
Description:
Mr. Feeney supports the recommendation to approve the 1-year contract with Visual Image Photography for photography services for the 2026-2027 school year, which includes services for Bruning Elementary, Stevens Intermediate, Wilmington Middle and Wilmington High School. 
 
Subject:
IX. DISCUSSION ITEMS - PRESIDENT'S PREROGATIVE
Description:
Board Policy - Stephanie Southall and C.J. Dziuban

Facilities Update/Construction Committee - Terry Anderson, Chris Alberico and Tim Cragg

Foundation for Excellence - Tim Cragg

Handbook Committee - Chris Alberico and Lauren Kempes

IASB Delegate/Legislative Liaison - Peggy Kunz

Negotiations Committee - Terry Anderson and Peggy Kunz

TAB/Leadership Committee - Terry Anderson

Three Rivers Governing Board - Lauren Kempes

WILCO Board of Control - Peggy Kunz

 
Subject:
X. CORRESPONDENCE
Description:
Thank-you cards were received from the families of Nick Dziuban, Jessie Chesser and The Bailey & Farmer family for donations made in honor of their loved ones.
 
Subject:
XI. ADJOURN
Description:
To adjourn until the regular meeting on Monday, May 11th, 2026 at 6:30 P.M. The Budget Amendment Hearing will begin at 6:15 P.M.
 

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