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I. ROLL CALL - 6:00 P.M. - BOARD 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. BUDGET AMENDMENT HEARING - 6:15 P.M. - BOARD ROOM
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IV. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG - 6:30 P.M. - BOARD ROOM
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V. APPROVE THE AGENDA
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VI. OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC INPUT
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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 the First Reading and Adoption of Board Policies as Amended and Presented
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VII.N. Approve the Second Reading and Adoption of Board Policies as Presented
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VII.O. Approve Participation and Expenses for Mr. Feeney and Mr. Spicer to Attend ESIC Meetings and Conferences, July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027
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VII.P. Approve the Participation and Expenses for Mr. Feeney and Mr. Spicer to Attend NAFIS and FLISA (7002) Meetings and Conferences, whether in-state or out-of-state, July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027
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VII.Q. Approve Participation and Expenses for Mr Feeney and Mr. Spicer to Attend IASA Meetings and Conferences, July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027
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VII.R. Approve the Networking Agreement with Guardian Angel Community Services
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VII.S. Approve Document 5-1-26: Reasonable Assurance for Substitutes and Part-Time Employees for the 2026-2027 School Year
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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.2. Retirements
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VIII.B.3. Leaves of Absence
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VIII.B.3.a. One SIS 3rd Grade Teacher
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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 WHS Building Trades Instructor
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VIII.B.5.b. One Bruning part-time Library Aide
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VIII.B.5.c. One WMS Library Aide
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VIII.B.5.d. Permanent District Substitute Teachers and English-Language Learners Interventionist
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VIII.C. Approve the Continued Participation in the Regional Safe Schools Program
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VIII.D. Establish Regular Meeting Dtaes and Times
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VIII.E. Approve Increase in Substitute Teacher Compensation
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VIII.F. Approve Lease Agreement with SOWIC
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VIII.G. Approve Contract with Wolf’s SealCoating for WHS Parking Lot repairs
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VIII.H. Approve Contract with Wolf’s SealCoating for WHS Service Road repairs
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VIII.I. Renew Fee for Service contract with RELAY
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VIII.J. Approve Resolution No 3-26: Designation of School Fund Depositories
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VIII.K. Approve the Resolution to amend the SOWIC Articles of Agreement
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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
Reload Your Meeting
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| Meeting: | May 11, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting | |
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I. ROLL CALL - 6:00 P.M. - BOARD 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. BUDGET AMENDMENT HEARING - 6:15 P.M. - BOARD ROOM
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IV. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG - 6:30 P.M. - BOARD ROOM
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V. 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, May 11, 2026.
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VI. OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC INPUT
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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:
Mr. Kevin Feeney
Reference VI-B. - Superintendent’s Report 1. FOIA Requests: 1. Mr. Swick received a Freedom of Information Request the afternoon of March 16th, 2026 from Mr. Tony Seminary, Vice-President of Teamsters Local 179, requesting the contract between the School District and Yellow Bus Group of America. Mr. Swick responded on March 17th, stating that the district has not yet received a final, signed contract. Mr. Seminary responded and asked if there was an expected date that the contract would be signed. Mr. Swick responded that he was unsure of the exact date, but hoped it would be signed within the next week or two. Following Mr. Swick’s response, Mr. Seminary submitted another email containing supplemental commentary on the issue. On April 20th, Mr. Seminary followed up on his request for the signed contract. Mr. Swick responded that we still did not have a signed contract, but that he would share it with him as soon as it is available. 2. Dates to Remember: May 11-14..............BookFair, SIS Library May 13..................WHS Spring Concert, WHS Main Gym, 6:30pm May 14..................SIS Art Show in the SIS Library, 5:30-7:30pm May 14..................5th Grade Band Concert, SIS Gym, 6:30pm May 15..................WHS Graduation, WHS Main Gym, 7pm May 19..................WMS Spring Concert, WMS Gym, 6:30pm May 22..................Wildcat Cabaret, WHS Cafetorium, 6pm May 25..................Memorial Day - No School May 27-29..............WHS Semester Exams May 28..................WMS Promotion, WHS Main Gym, 6pm May 29..................Field day! / Last Day of Student Attendance June 1.................. Last Day of Teacher Attendance June 8...................Board Meeting Closed 6pm, Open-6:30pm 3. As a reminder, the IASA/IASB/IASBO Joint Annual Conference is November 20-22, 2026 in Chicago. Please indicate on the sign-up sheet whether or not you plan on attending. 4. The preliminary 2026 IMRF Rate is 15.17%, and the final rate will be available later on this year. 5. SOWIC Resolution 6. Lease Agreement with SOWIC |
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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 May 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 month of April and May 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 April 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 April 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 April 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:
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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:
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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:
It is my recommendation that you approve the following items for sale or disposal of property that is no longer needed for school purposes: None at this time
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VII.M. Approve the First Reading and Adoption of Board Policies as Amended and Presented
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Description:
It is my recommendation that you approve the First Reading of Board Policies as amended and
presented: 1. 6:30 Organization of Instruction |
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VII.N. Approve the Second Reading and Adoption of Board Policies as Presented
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Description:
It is my recommendation that you approve the Second Reading of Board Policies as amended and
Presented during their first reading: 1. 2:200 Types of Board of Education Meetings 2. 2:220 Board of Education Meeting Procedure 3. 2:250 Access to District Public Records 4. 2:260 Uniform Grievance Procedure 5. 4:165 Awareness and Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse and Grooming Behaviors 6. 5:30 Hiring Process and Criteria 7. 5:250 Leaves of Absence 8. 5:330 Sick Days, Vacations, Holidays and Leaves 9. 6:65 Student Social and Emotional Development 10. 6:100 Using Animals in the Educational Program 11. 6:145 Migrant Students 12. 6:170 Title 1 Programs 13. 6:180 Extended Instructional Programs 14. 7:20 Harassment of Students Prohibited 15. 7:50 School Admissions and Student Transfers to/from Non-District Schools 16. 7:100 Health, Eye and Dental exams, Immunizations; and exclusion of students 17. 7:185 Teen Dating Violence Prohibited 18. 7:240 Conduct Code for Participants in Extracurricular/Co-Curricular Activities and Users of Parking Facilities 19. 7:260 Exemption from Physical Education 20. 7:300 Extracurricular Athletics 21. 8:90 Parent Organizations and Booster Clubs 22. 2:140-E Exhibit - Guidance for Board Member Communications including Email Use. 23. 7:220 Bus Conduct 24. 7:230 Misconduct by Students with Disabilities 25. 7:280 Communicable and Chronic Infectious Disease |
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VII.O. Approve Participation and Expenses for Mr. Feeney and Mr. Spicer to Attend ESIC Meetings and Conferences, July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027
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Description:
It is my recommendation that you approve the participation and expenses for Mr. Feeney and Mr. Spicer to attend all ESIC Meetings and Conferences, whether in-state or out-of-state, between July 1, 2026 and June 30, 2027.
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VII.P. Approve the Participation and Expenses for Mr. Feeney and Mr. Spicer to Attend NAFIS and FLISA (7002) Meetings and Conferences, whether in-state or out-of-state, July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027
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Description:
It is my recommendation that you approve the participation and expenses for Mr. Feeney and Mr. Spicer to attend NAFIS and FLISA (7002) Meetings and Conferences, whether in-state or out-of-state, July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027.
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VII.Q. Approve Participation and Expenses for Mr Feeney and Mr. Spicer to Attend IASA Meetings and Conferences, July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027
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Description:
It is my recommendation that you approve the participation and expenses for Mr. Feeney and Mr. Spicer to attend the IASA meetings and conferences, whether in-state or out-of-state, between July 1, 2026 and June 30, 2027.
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VII.R. Approve the Networking Agreement with Guardian Angel Community Services
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Description:
It is my recommendation that you approve the renewal of the annual agreement with Guardian Angel Community Services.
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VII.S. Approve Document 5-1-26: Reasonable Assurance for Substitutes and Part-Time Employees for the 2026-2027 School Year
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Description:
It is my recommendation that you approve Document 5-1-26: Reasonable Assurance for Substitutes and Part-Time Employees for the 2026-2027 School Year. This is to notify substitute teachers and substitute support staff members of our reasonable assurance that their positions will be available to them for the 2026-2027 school year. This includes substitute teachers, cafeteria workers, custodians, clerical workers and library aides.
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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.2. Retirements
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VIII.B.3. Leaves of Absence
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VIII.B.3.a. One SIS 3rd Grade Teacher
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Description:
Mr. Feeney supports the unpaid leave of absence request submitted by a Stevens Intermediate School 3rd Grade Teacher, pursuant to Section 21.6 of the collective bargaining agreement, for health and hardship reasons related to family medical needs. Said leave shall be effective for the 2026-2027 school year, beginning on the first teacher attendance day of the school term and concluding on the last teacher attendance day of the school term, unless otherwise modified or terminated in accordance with Board policy and the collective bargaining agreement.
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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 WHS Building Trades Instructor
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Description:
Mr. Feeneys supports Mr. Maupins Recommendation to employ a Building Trades Instructor at Wilmington High School for the 2026-2027 school year. Employment is pending compliance with all federal, state, and local guidelines.
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VIII.B.5.b. One Bruning part-time Library Aide
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Description:
Mr. Feeney Supports Mrs. Normans recommendation to employ a part-time library aide at Bruning Elementary School for the 2026-2027 school year. Employment is pending compliance with all federal, state, and local guidelines.
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VIII.B.5.c. One WMS Library Aide
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Description:
Mr. Feeney supports Mr. Spicer's recommendation to employ a Wilmington Middle School Library Aide for the 2026-2027 school year, effective August 10, 2026, for 190 contractual days per negotiated contract. Employment is pending compliance with all Federal, State and local guidelines
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VIII.B.5.d. Permanent District Substitute Teachers and English-Language Learners Interventionist
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Description:
Mr. Feeney supports Mrs. Normans and Mr. Spicer's recommendation to employ a K-5 Permanent Substitute Teacher, a Permanent WMS/WHS Substitute Teacher and an English-Language Learner Interventionist for the 2026-2027 school year.
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VIII.C. Approve the Continued Participation in the Regional Safe Schools Program
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Description:
It is my recommendation that you approve our continued participation in the Regional Safe Schools Program. The rate will be $48/day for the 2026-2027 school year.
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VIII.D. Establish Regular Meeting Dtaes and Times
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Description:
It is Mr. Feeney’s recommendation that the Board adopt a Board meeting calendar by amending Board Policy No. 2:200
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VIII.E. Approve Increase in Substitute Teacher Compensation
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Description:
It is Mr. Feeney’s recommendation that you approve an increase in substitute teacher compensation, setting the daily rate at $160 for regular substitute teachers and $195 for permanent substitute teachers, effective for the 2026-2027 school year.
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VIII.F. Approve Lease Agreement with SOWIC
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Description:
It is Mr. Feeney’s recommendation that you approve the 3-year lease agreement between SOWIC and the Wilmington School District for the educational space at Wilmington High School, consisting of approximately 20 rooms totaling 10,490 square feet at a monthly rate of $13,112.50 for Year 1, with a 3% annual increase applied to the monthly rate for Years 2 and 3.
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VIII.G. Approve Contract with Wolf’s SealCoating for WHS Parking Lot repairs
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Description:
It is Mr. Feeney’s recommendation that you approve the quote from Wolf’s Sealcoating, Inc. in the amount of $49,800 for the sealcoating, crack filling, and striping of the Wilmington High School parking lot.
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VIII.H. Approve Contract with Wolf’s SealCoating for WHS Service Road repairs
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Description:
It is Mr. Feeney’s recommendation that you approve the quote from Wolf’s Sealcoating, Inc. in the amount of $11,700 for the sealcoating and crack filling of the service road.
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VIII.I. Renew Fee for Service contract with RELAY
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Description:
Mr. Feeney supports the renewal of our contract with RELAY, formerly R&G Consultants, who provides our Medicaid billing, for the next three years (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2029).
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VIII.J. Approve Resolution No 3-26: Designation of School Fund Depositories
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Description:
It is Mr. Feeney’s recommendation that you approve Resolution 3-26: Designation of School Fund Depositories and Activity Fund Depositories
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VIII.K. Approve the Resolution to amend the SOWIC Articles of Agreement
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Description:
It is Mr. Feeney’s recommendation that you approve the Resolution from SOWIC approving and ratifying the 19th revision of the Articles of Agreement for the Southern Will County Cooperative for Special Education.
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IX. DISCUSSION ITEMS - PRESIDENT'S PREROGATIVE
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Description:
DISCUSSION ITEMS - President's Prerogative
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:
None at this time.
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XI. ADJOURN
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Description:
To adjourn until the next scheduled meeting on June 8, 2026 at 6:30 P.M. Closed Session starts at 6:00 P.M. The budget amendment hearing will begin at 6:15 P.M., immediately followed by the E-Learning hearing.
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