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