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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 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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VI.A. Ms. Lauri Pope (Mack and Associates): Audit Presentation
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VI.B. Ms. Becky Thompson (Nania Energy): Solar Energy Information
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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 the 2026-2027 Support Staff Substitute List
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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. Salary Compensation Reports
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VII.M.1. Public Act 96-0434
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VII.M.2. Illinois School Code 5/10-20.47 and 5/34-18.38
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VII.M.3. Public Act 97-0609
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VII.N. Backpack Buddies Program
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VII.O. Approve the Second Reading of Board Policies as Amended and 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 SIS Title I Teachers Aide
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VIII.B.1.b. One Bruning Part-time Title I Teachers Aide
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VIII.B.1.c. One WHS Varsity Softball Head Coach
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VIII.B.2. Leaves of Absence
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VIII.B.2.a. One District Cook
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VIII.B.3. Retirements
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VIII.B.3.a. One WMS 6th Grade Social Studies 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 3-hr Cafeteria worker at WHS
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VIII.B.5.b. A 3-hr Cafeteria Worker at WMS
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VIII.B.5.c. A Part-time Title I Teachers Aide at Bruning Elementary School
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VIII.B.5.d. A 6th Grade Volleyball Coach at Wilmington Middle School
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VIII.B.5.e. A Wilmington High School Part-time, non-union, Building Trades Consultant
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VIII.B.5.f. One Title I Teachers Aide at Stevens Intermediate School
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VIII.B.5.g. One WHS PE Teacher
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VIII.C. Authorize Submission and Printing of the FY25 Audit and Annual Financial Report
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VIII.D. Resolution No. 10-26: Adoption of 2026-2027 Budget
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VIII.E. Renewal of the Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Wilmington
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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: | September 14, 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 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, September 14, 2026.
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VI. OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC INPUT
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VI.A. Ms. Lauri Pope (Mack and Associates): Audit Presentation
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VI.B. Ms. Becky Thompson (Nania Energy): Solar Energy Information
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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 Mrs. Tori Bailey 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. Adam Spicer
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VII.B.4. Superintendent's Report
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Description:
Mr. Kevin Feeney:
1. Illinois Freedom of Information Act Requests: One FOIA request was submitted via email on August 25th, 2026 by Marlon Anderson of Midwest Bus Sales, requesting (preferred) electronic copies of Board Minutes, Public Agendas and packets from July 2016-July 2025, all student transportation bid solicitations, tabulations and award recommendations 2016-2026, including the bid tabulation awarded to Yellow Bus Group of America, any purchase orders, lease schedules or bid-awards for district owned school buses, activity buses or MFSAB/wheelchair vehicles 2016-2026, and executed purchase or lease agreements and related board award memoranda for school buses or other pupil-transportation vehicles within the same period. Mr.Spicer responded to the FOIA on September 1st, providing the requested files through a shared Google Drive sent in a separate email. Mr. Spicer provided no records for the bullet points that did not pertain to Wilmington School District. 2. The school year is off to a good start. We thank the Board for your support during the Teacher Institute days. 3. Dates to Remember: September 7: Labor Day - NO SCHOOL September 9: Early Dismissal (BRU 11am, SIS/WHS 11:15am, WMS 11:20am) September 12: Foundation for Excellence - Golf Outing @ Nettle Creek September 14: Board Meeting (Closed 5:30, Budget Hearing 6:15, Open 6:30) September 14: 5th Grade Band Sign-ups @ SIS 3:30-6:30pm September 22: Volley 4 A Cure @ WHS September 22: Beta Club Induction Ceremony @ WMS September 21-26: Homecoming week September 25: Early Dismissal (BRU 1:30pm, SIS/WHS 1:45pm, WMS 1:50pm) Homecoming Parade @ 3:00pm September 26: Homecoming Dance 7-10pm October 7: Early Dismissal (BRU 11am, SIS/WHS 11:15am, WMS 11:20am) October 12: Columbus Day - NO SCHOOL October 14: Tri-M Inductions 4-7pm October 19: Board Meeting (Closed 6:00, Open 6:30pm) October 21: NHS Inductions 7-9pm 4. Discussion Item - Last year was the twenty-ninth year that we offered the staff flu shots. I believe that they were worthwhile. The shots will be given on September 29th from 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm in the District Office, at no cost to the employee. 5. Federal Impact Funding Update 6. Fund balances as of August 30th, 2026 are attached. |
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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 August, 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 August 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 August 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 August 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 August 2026.
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VII.H. Additions to the 2026-2027 Support Staff Substitute List
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Description:
It is my recommendation that you approve the following Additions to the 2026-2027 Support Staff Substitute Lists: There are 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:
There are none at this time.
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VII.M. Salary Compensation Reports
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Description:
The report must be presented at a regularly scheduled school board meeting and posted on the website on or before October 1st. It is my recommendation to review and approve the report.
1. Public Act 96-0434 2. Illinois School Code 5/10-20.47 and 5/34-18.38 3. Public Act 97-0609 |
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VII.M.1. Public Act 96-0434
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VII.M.2. Illinois School Code 5/10-20.47 and 5/34-18.38
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VII.M.3. Public Act 97-0609
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VII.N. Backpack Buddies Program
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Description:
It is my recommendation that you approve Bruning and SIS’s continued participation in Backpack Buddies Program.
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VII.O. Approve the Second Reading of Board Policies as Amended and Presented
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Description:
1. 2:230 Public Participation at Board of Education Meetings and Petitions to the Board
2. 5:70 Religious Holidays 3. 5:240 Suspensions 4. 6:70 Teaching About Religions 5. 6:80 Teaching About Controversial Issues 6. 6:190 Extracurricular and Co-Curricular Activities 7. 7:130 Student Rights and Responsibilities 8. 8:70 Accommodating Individuals with disabilities 9. 2:120-E3 Resolution to Appoint a Delegate to the Illinois Association of School Boards Delegate Assembly 10. 2:70-E Checklist for Filling Board Vacancies by Appointment 11. 2:220-E1 Board Treatment of Closed Meeting Verbatim Recordings and Minutes 12. 2:220-E3 Closed Meeting Minutes 13. 2:220-E5 Semi-Annual Review of Closed Meeting Minutes 14. 2:220-E8 Board of Education Records Maintenance Requirements and FAQ’s 15. 7:330 Student Use of Buildings-Equal Access |
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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 SIS Title I Teachers Aide
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Description:
Mr. Feeney supports the Letter of Resignation submitted by a Title I Teacher's Aide at Stevens Intermediate School, effective September 4th, 2026.
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VIII.B.1.b. One Bruning Part-time Title I Teachers Aide
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Description:
Mr. Feeney supports the Letter of Resignation submitted by a part-time Title I Teacher's Aide at Bruning Elementary School, effective August 24th, 2026.
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VIII.B.1.c. One WHS Varsity Softball Head Coach
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Description:
Mr. Feeney supports the Letter of Resignation submitted by the Head Coach for Varsity Softball at Wilmington High School, effective August 28th, 2026.
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VIII.B.2. Leaves of Absence
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VIII.B.2.a. One District Cook
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Description:
Mr. Feeney supports the retroactive FMLA intermittent Leave of Absence Request submitted by a Wilmington School District Cook.
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VIII.B.3. Retirements
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VIII.B.3.a. One WMS 6th Grade Social Studies Teacher
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Description:
Mr. Feeney supports the irrevocable notice of retirement submitted by a Wilmington Middle School 6th Grade Social Studies Teacher, effective at the conclusion of the 2029-2030 school year.
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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 3-hr Cafeteria worker at WHS
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Description:
Mr. Feeney retroactively supports Tina Brownlee’s recommendation to employ a 3-hour Cafeteria worker at Wilmington High School for the 2026-2027 school year, effective August 17, 2026.
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VIII.B.5.b. A 3-hr Cafeteria Worker at WMS
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Description:
Mr. Feeney retroactively supports Tina Brownlee’s recommendation to employ a 3-hour Cafeteria worker at Wilmington Middle School for the 2026-2027 school year, effective August 17, 2026.
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VIII.B.5.c. A Part-time Title I Teachers Aide at Bruning Elementary School
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Description:
Mr. Feeney supports Mrs. Norman’s recommendation to employ a part-time Title I Aide at Bruning Elementary School for the 2026-2027 school year, effective September 15, 2026.
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VIII.B.5.d. A 6th Grade Volleyball Coach at Wilmington Middle School
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Description:
Mr. Feeney supports Mr. Hansen’s recommendation to employ a Wilmington Middle School 6th Grade Volleyball Coach for the 2026-2027 school year, at Step 2 on the salary schedule.
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VIII.B.5.e. A Wilmington High School Part-time, non-union, Building Trades Consultant
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Description:
Mr. Feeney’s recommends the employment of a part-time non-union employee throughout the 2026-2027 school year to provide oversight and consultation on the construction of the 2026 Building Trades house at Wilmington High School.
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VIII.B.5.f. One Title I Teachers Aide at Stevens Intermediate School
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Description:
Mr. Feeney supports Mr. Mikuce’s recommendation to employ a Title I Teacher’s Aide at Stevens Intermediate School for the 2026-2027 school year, effective September 15, 2026.
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VIII.B.5.g. One WHS PE Teacher
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Description:
Mr. Feeney supports Mr. Maupin’s recommendation to employ a Wilmington High School PE Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year, at Bachelors Step 3 per the collective bargaining agreement.
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VIII.C. Authorize Submission and Printing of the FY25 Audit and Annual Financial Report
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Description:
It is Mr. Feeney's recommendation to approve the submission of the FY-26 Audit and the printing of the Annual Financial Report.
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VIII.D. Resolution No. 10-26: Adoption of 2026-2027 Budget
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Description:
It is my recommendation that you approve Resolution No.10-26: Adoption of the 2026-2027 Budget
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VIII.E. Renewal of the Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Wilmington
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Description:
It is my recommendation that you approve the renewal of the Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Wilmington for Crossing Guards and additional security services for the 2026-2027 school year.
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IX. DISCUSSION ITEMS - PRESIDENT'S PREROGATIVE
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Description:
Board Policy – Stephanie Southall, C.J. Dziuban
1. Second reading of Board Policies Facilities Update/Construction Committee – Terry Anderson, Chris Alberico, Tim Cragg Foundation for Excellence – Tim Cragg Handbook Committee – Chris Alberico, Lauren Kempes IASB Delegate/Legislative Liaison – Peggy Kunz Negotiations Committee – Terry Anderson, 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 regular meeting on Monday, October 19, 2026, at 6:30 PM. Closed session will begin at 6:00 PM.
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