Meeting Agenda
1. The Public Hearing of the Board of Education of School District 89 Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview will come to order at __________ p.m. on September 17, 2026.
2. Roll Call
          Upon roll call, the following members responded as present:
          Scott___ Macias___ Giron___ Parker___ Cervone___ Ciancio___ Williams___
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Presentations
4.A. FY25 Annual School District Budget
5. Statement Regarding Public Comment 
If you intend to speak, please present your filled out  "Questions and Comments Form" and present it to the Superintendent's Executive Administrative Assistant at this time.  Please remain seated until you are called. Comments will be limited to three minutes.
6. Acceptance of Comments
7. Motion for Adjournment 
Motion:
  I move that the Public Hearing of the Board of Education be adjourned.

A motion was made by _________________, seconded by __________________, that the Public Hearing of the Board of Education be adjourned at ___________p.m.

When the question was called, the following vote resulted: 
Scott ___  Macias___ Giron___ Parker____ Cervone___ Ciancio ___ Williams___
        
The motion was declared________________.
8. The Regular Board Meeting of the Board of Education of School District 89 Maywood- Melrose Park- Broadview will come to order at _________ p.m. on September 17, 2026.
9. Roll Call
          Upon roll call, the following members responded as present:
          Scott___ Macias___ Giron___ Parker___ Cervone___ Ciancio___ Williams___
10. Recognitions 
11. Statement Regarding Public Comment 
If you intend to speak, please fill out a "Questions and Comments Form" and present it to the Superintendent's Executive Administrative Assistant at this time. Please remain seated until you are called. Comments will be limited to three minutes.
12. Acceptance of Comments 
13. President's Report
13.A. Education Committee
13.B. Finance Committee
13.C. Policy Committee
13.D. Parent Advisory Committee
13.E. IASB Resolutions 
14. Superintendent's Report
14.A. Administrative Updates
14.B. Academic Success Update
14.C. Multilingual Sucess Update
14.D. Student Services Update
14.E. Human Resources
14.F. FOIA Updates
14.F.1) Received and completed FOIA request from Bryce Callahan from The Data Branch Research Team, requesting records from 2022 to now related to contracts, purchase orders, solicitations, cooperative purchasing agreements, and pricing arrangements for 95 Percent Group, Core Learning Edmentum, iStation, IXL Learning, Amplify, Curriculum Associates (i-Ready), and Imagine Learning.

14.F.2) Received and completed FOIA request from Traci Rile, requesting all records related to Board agenda item 11.P and the proposed coaching and mentoring services from Dr. Lori Bein, including contracts, proposals, pricing and cost information, scope of services, agreement terms, service recipients, deliverables, procurement and selection records, purchase orders/payment authorizations, and supporting materials provided to the Board.

14.F.3)  Received and completed FOIA request from Traci arule, requesting all records related to Board agenda item 11.P and the proposed coaching/mentoring services from Dr. Lori Bein, including contracts, proposals, pricing and cost information, scope of services, agreement terms, service recipients, deliverables, procurement and selection records, purchase orders/payment authorizations, and supporting materials provided to the Board.
14.F.4) Received and completed FOIA request from Justin Wenig requesting all executed contracts, purchase agreements, and purchase orders with Professional Learning/Development services that are in effect or have been in effect within the past three years for Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, Curriculum Associates, McGraw Hill, Imagine Learning, Benchmark Education Company, Crriculum Associates, and American Reading Company.  
14.F.5) Received and completed FOIA request from J.L., requesting  a comprehensive list of all District 89 employees, including employee names, current salary or hourly wage, job title/description, and hire date or length of employment, with the same information specifically detailed for all employees assigned to Jane Addams School.
14.F.6) Received and completed FOIA request from Patricia Choa-Malave, a parent of a District 89 student, requesting records related to student safety, discipline, and serious incidents at Irving Middle School for the 2023–2024, 2024–2025, and 2025–2026 school years, including fights/physical altercations, assaults or injuries, bullying, weapons, threats, law enforcement responses, student disciplinary actions, transportation incidents, safety and climate reports, Board presentations, chronic absenteeism rates, and parent notification policies and procedures.
14.F.7) Received and completed FOIA request from Traci Rule requesting records related to Board agenda item 11.F and the proposed expenditure of up to $781,851 for a new K–5 curriculum, including administrative recommendations, curriculum vendors, proposals and pricing, cost information, curriculum materials and services, agreement terms, evaluation and selection records, procurement documents, anticipated student and teacher usage, training and implementation costs, and supporting materials provided to the Board.
14.F.8) Received and completed FOIA request from Traci Rule, requesting the presentation and related materials provided to the Board by Brandy Bolden in connection with Board agenda item 11.F regarding the proposed K–5 curriculum purchase, including slides, handouts, charts, and other materials distributed as part of the presentation.
14.F.9) Received and completed FOIA request from Melissa Davis requesting records related to Sydnei Evans’s employment with District 89, including time sheets and hours worked, position and assignment information, compensation and payroll records, professional licenses and credentials, hiring and qualification records, funding sources, and related correspondence and communications, including correspondence between Katrina Thompson and District 89.       
14.F.10) Received and completed FOIA request from Catarina Mascarenhas, on behalf of a news publication and the Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, requesting records identifying teachers who retired during or at the end of the 2025–2026 school year and teachers newly hired for the 2026–2027 school year, including names, positions, subject/grade assignments, schools, and effective or start dates.

14.F.11) Received and completed FOIA request from Traci Rule, requesting records related to the appointment and compensation of Joseph Rojek as Chief School Business Official, including his employment contract, Board approval and supporting documents, salary, compensation and benefits, employment offer/appointment letter, effective date, approval authority, and applicable Board policies or administrative procedures.

14.F.12) Received and completed FOIA request from Juan Larenas, requesting personnel records for all employees who worked at Jane Addams Elementary School during the 2025 school year, including employee names, job titles/positions, base salary and total compensation, and documented reasons for separation, resignation, or transfer, if applicable.

14.F.13) Received and completed a FOIA request from Patti Chao-Malave requesting records for Irving Middle School for the 2023–24, 2024–25, and 2025–26 school years related to student safety incidents, disciplinary actions, law enforcement responses, and chronic absenteeism rates.

14.F.14) Received and completed FOIA request from Traci Rule requesting records related to the proposed K–5 curriculum purchase, including curriculum evaluations and recommendations; vendor proposals, quotes, pricing, contracts, and purchasing documents; related correspondence; vendor and program information; evaluation criteria and committee recommendations; funding sources; documentation supporting the proposed expenditure of up to $781,851; justification for the new curriculum; and records related to discussions of Agenda Item 11.F prior to the Board meeting.

14.F.15) Received and completed a FOIA request from Melissa Davis requesting employment and assignment records, time and attendance records, payroll and compensation records for 2026, licensing and qualification records, and specific communications between Katrina Thompson and Sydnei Evans concerning Sydnei Evans’s employment, assignment, work hours, qualifications, credentials, payroll, and compensation.
15. Old Business
16. New Business
17. Motion to approve the Consent Agenda
17.A. Approval of Meeting Minutes
17.A.1) August 13, 2026, Regular Board Meeting Open Session
17.A.2) August 13, 2026, Regular Board Meeting Closed Session
17.B. Approval of Personnel Items
17.B.1) Appointment of Certified Personnel
17.B.2) Certified Resignations
17.B.3) Certified Request for Leaves
17.B.4) Certified Transfers
17.B.5) Certified Retirees
17.B.6) Termination of Employees
17.B.7) Educational Support Personnel Transactions
17.B.8) Volunteers/Student Teachers
17.B.9) Salary Adjustments/Title Change
17.B.10) Removal of Tenure Teachers
17.B.11) Non-Renewal of Probationary Teachers
17.B.12) Stipend Based Appointments
17.C. Approval of Bills
17.D. Approval of Payroll 
17.E. Motion:  I move that the Board of Education approve the Consent Agenda.

A motion was made by ____________, seconded by _______________, to approve the Consent Agenda. 

"The Board President asked for discussion."

When the question was called, the following vote resulted:
Scott____ Macias___ Giron___ Parker____ Cervone ___ Ciancio____ Williams____

The motion was declared____________________.
18. Motion to approve the 2026-27 Annual School District Budget Resolution #26-27-R02.
A motion was made by _________________, seconded by ______________, to approve the 2026-27 Annual School District Budget Resolution #26-27-R02. 

"The Board President asked for discussion."

When the question was called, the following vote resulted: 
Scott___ Macias___ Giron___ Parker___ Cervone___ Ciancio___ Williams___

The motion was declared _________________. 
19. Retire to Closed Session
A motion was made by _______________, seconded by _______________, that the Board retire into Closed Session at ______________ p.m. for the purpose of:
19.A. Collective negotiating matters between the public body and its employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2).

When the question was called, the following vote resulted:
Scott___ Macias___ Giron___ Parker___ Cervone___ Ciancio___ Williams___

The motion was declared ______________.
20. Board to Reconvene to Open Session
A motion was made by _______________, seconded by ______________, to reconvene the Regular Meeting of the Board of Education at __________ p.m.

When the question was called, the following vote resulted:
Scott ___  Macias ___ Giron___ Parker____ Cervone ___ Ciancio ___ Williams ___

The motion was declared _____________.
21. Action Taken As A Result of Closed Session:
21.A. Motion to approve the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Maywood Eduction Association, for the period of August 16, 2026, through August 15, 2028. 
A motion was made by ____________________, seconded by __________________, to approve the collective bargaining agreement with the Maywood Education Association, for the period of August 16, 2026, through August 15, 2028. 

When the question was called, the following vote resulted:
Scott___ Macias___ Giron___ Parker___ Cervone___ Ciancio___ Williams___

The motion was declared _______________________. 
 
22. Motion for Adjournment 
Motion:
  I move that the Regular Meeting of the Board of Education be adjourned.

A motion was made by _________________, seconded by __________________, that the Regular Meeting of the Board of Education be adjourned at ___________p.m.
 
When the question was called, the following vote resulted: 
Scott___  Macias___ Giron___ Parker____ Cervone ___ Ciancio___ Williams____
        
The motion was declared________________.
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: September 17, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Public Hearing and Regular Board Meeting
Subject:
1. The Public Hearing of the Board of Education of School District 89 Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview will come to order at __________ p.m. on September 17, 2026.
Subject:
2. Roll Call
          Upon roll call, the following members responded as present:
          Scott___ Macias___ Giron___ Parker___ Cervone___ Ciancio___ Williams___
Subject:
3. Pledge of Allegiance
Subject:
4. Presentations
Subject:
4.A. FY25 Annual School District Budget
Subject:
5. Statement Regarding Public Comment 
If you intend to speak, please present your filled out  "Questions and Comments Form" and present it to the Superintendent's Executive Administrative Assistant at this time.  Please remain seated until you are called. Comments will be limited to three minutes.
Subject:
6. Acceptance of Comments
Subject:
7. Motion for Adjournment 
Motion:
  I move that the Public Hearing of the Board of Education be adjourned.

A motion was made by _________________, seconded by __________________, that the Public Hearing of the Board of Education be adjourned at ___________p.m.

When the question was called, the following vote resulted: 
Scott ___  Macias___ Giron___ Parker____ Cervone___ Ciancio ___ Williams___
        
The motion was declared________________.
Subject:
8. The Regular Board Meeting of the Board of Education of School District 89 Maywood- Melrose Park- Broadview will come to order at _________ p.m. on September 17, 2026.
Subject:
9. Roll Call
          Upon roll call, the following members responded as present:
          Scott___ Macias___ Giron___ Parker___ Cervone___ Ciancio___ Williams___
Subject:
10. Recognitions 
Subject:
11. Statement Regarding Public Comment 
If you intend to speak, please fill out a "Questions and Comments Form" and present it to the Superintendent's Executive Administrative Assistant at this time. Please remain seated until you are called. Comments will be limited to three minutes.
Subject:
12. Acceptance of Comments 
Subject:
13. President's Report
Subject:
13.A. Education Committee
Subject:
13.B. Finance Committee
Subject:
13.C. Policy Committee
Subject:
13.D. Parent Advisory Committee
Subject:
13.E. IASB Resolutions 
Subject:
14. Superintendent's Report
Subject:
14.A. Administrative Updates
Subject:
14.B. Academic Success Update
Subject:
14.C. Multilingual Sucess Update
Subject:
14.D. Student Services Update
Subject:
14.E. Human Resources
Subject:
14.F. FOIA Updates
Subject:
14.F.1) Received and completed FOIA request from Bryce Callahan from The Data Branch Research Team, requesting records from 2022 to now related to contracts, purchase orders, solicitations, cooperative purchasing agreements, and pricing arrangements for 95 Percent Group, Core Learning Edmentum, iStation, IXL Learning, Amplify, Curriculum Associates (i-Ready), and Imagine Learning.
Subject:

14.F.2) Received and completed FOIA request from Traci Rile, requesting all records related to Board agenda item 11.P and the proposed coaching and mentoring services from Dr. Lori Bein, including contracts, proposals, pricing and cost information, scope of services, agreement terms, service recipients, deliverables, procurement and selection records, purchase orders/payment authorizations, and supporting materials provided to the Board.

Subject:
14.F.3)  Received and completed FOIA request from Traci arule, requesting all records related to Board agenda item 11.P and the proposed coaching/mentoring services from Dr. Lori Bein, including contracts, proposals, pricing and cost information, scope of services, agreement terms, service recipients, deliverables, procurement and selection records, purchase orders/payment authorizations, and supporting materials provided to the Board.
Subject:
14.F.4) Received and completed FOIA request from Justin Wenig requesting all executed contracts, purchase agreements, and purchase orders with Professional Learning/Development services that are in effect or have been in effect within the past three years for Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, Curriculum Associates, McGraw Hill, Imagine Learning, Benchmark Education Company, Crriculum Associates, and American Reading Company.  
Subject:
14.F.5) Received and completed FOIA request from J.L., requesting  a comprehensive list of all District 89 employees, including employee names, current salary or hourly wage, job title/description, and hire date or length of employment, with the same information specifically detailed for all employees assigned to Jane Addams School.
Subject:
14.F.6) Received and completed FOIA request from Patricia Choa-Malave, a parent of a District 89 student, requesting records related to student safety, discipline, and serious incidents at Irving Middle School for the 2023–2024, 2024–2025, and 2025–2026 school years, including fights/physical altercations, assaults or injuries, bullying, weapons, threats, law enforcement responses, student disciplinary actions, transportation incidents, safety and climate reports, Board presentations, chronic absenteeism rates, and parent notification policies and procedures.
Subject:
14.F.7) Received and completed FOIA request from Traci Rule requesting records related to Board agenda item 11.F and the proposed expenditure of up to $781,851 for a new K–5 curriculum, including administrative recommendations, curriculum vendors, proposals and pricing, cost information, curriculum materials and services, agreement terms, evaluation and selection records, procurement documents, anticipated student and teacher usage, training and implementation costs, and supporting materials provided to the Board.
Subject:
14.F.8) Received and completed FOIA request from Traci Rule, requesting the presentation and related materials provided to the Board by Brandy Bolden in connection with Board agenda item 11.F regarding the proposed K–5 curriculum purchase, including slides, handouts, charts, and other materials distributed as part of the presentation.
Subject:
14.F.9) Received and completed FOIA request from Melissa Davis requesting records related to Sydnei Evans’s employment with District 89, including time sheets and hours worked, position and assignment information, compensation and payroll records, professional licenses and credentials, hiring and qualification records, funding sources, and related correspondence and communications, including correspondence between Katrina Thompson and District 89.       
Subject:
14.F.10) Received and completed FOIA request from Catarina Mascarenhas, on behalf of a news publication and the Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, requesting records identifying teachers who retired during or at the end of the 2025–2026 school year and teachers newly hired for the 2026–2027 school year, including names, positions, subject/grade assignments, schools, and effective or start dates.
Subject:

14.F.11) Received and completed FOIA request from Traci Rule, requesting records related to the appointment and compensation of Joseph Rojek as Chief School Business Official, including his employment contract, Board approval and supporting documents, salary, compensation and benefits, employment offer/appointment letter, effective date, approval authority, and applicable Board policies or administrative procedures.

Subject:

14.F.12) Received and completed FOIA request from Juan Larenas, requesting personnel records for all employees who worked at Jane Addams Elementary School during the 2025 school year, including employee names, job titles/positions, base salary and total compensation, and documented reasons for separation, resignation, or transfer, if applicable.

Subject:

14.F.13) Received and completed a FOIA request from Patti Chao-Malave requesting records for Irving Middle School for the 2023–24, 2024–25, and 2025–26 school years related to student safety incidents, disciplinary actions, law enforcement responses, and chronic absenteeism rates.

Subject:

14.F.14) Received and completed FOIA request from Traci Rule requesting records related to the proposed K–5 curriculum purchase, including curriculum evaluations and recommendations; vendor proposals, quotes, pricing, contracts, and purchasing documents; related correspondence; vendor and program information; evaluation criteria and committee recommendations; funding sources; documentation supporting the proposed expenditure of up to $781,851; justification for the new curriculum; and records related to discussions of Agenda Item 11.F prior to the Board meeting.

Subject:
14.F.15) Received and completed a FOIA request from Melissa Davis requesting employment and assignment records, time and attendance records, payroll and compensation records for 2026, licensing and qualification records, and specific communications between Katrina Thompson and Sydnei Evans concerning Sydnei Evans’s employment, assignment, work hours, qualifications, credentials, payroll, and compensation.
Subject:
15. Old Business
Subject:
16. New Business
Subject:
17. Motion to approve the Consent Agenda
Subject:
17.A. Approval of Meeting Minutes
Subject:
17.A.1) August 13, 2026, Regular Board Meeting Open Session
Subject:
17.A.2) August 13, 2026, Regular Board Meeting Closed Session
Subject:
17.B. Approval of Personnel Items
Subject:
17.B.1) Appointment of Certified Personnel
Subject:
17.B.2) Certified Resignations
Subject:
17.B.3) Certified Request for Leaves
Subject:
17.B.4) Certified Transfers
Subject:
17.B.5) Certified Retirees
Subject:
17.B.6) Termination of Employees
Subject:
17.B.7) Educational Support Personnel Transactions
Subject:
17.B.8) Volunteers/Student Teachers
Subject:
17.B.9) Salary Adjustments/Title Change
Subject:
17.B.10) Removal of Tenure Teachers
Subject:
17.B.11) Non-Renewal of Probationary Teachers
Subject:
17.B.12) Stipend Based Appointments
Subject:
17.C. Approval of Bills
Subject:
17.D. Approval of Payroll 
Subject:
17.E. Motion:  I move that the Board of Education approve the Consent Agenda.

A motion was made by ____________, seconded by _______________, to approve the Consent Agenda. 

"The Board President asked for discussion."

When the question was called, the following vote resulted:
Scott____ Macias___ Giron___ Parker____ Cervone ___ Ciancio____ Williams____

The motion was declared____________________.
Subject:
18. Motion to approve the 2026-27 Annual School District Budget Resolution #26-27-R02.
A motion was made by _________________, seconded by ______________, to approve the 2026-27 Annual School District Budget Resolution #26-27-R02. 

"The Board President asked for discussion."

When the question was called, the following vote resulted: 
Scott___ Macias___ Giron___ Parker___ Cervone___ Ciancio___ Williams___

The motion was declared _________________. 
Subject:
19. Retire to Closed Session
A motion was made by _______________, seconded by _______________, that the Board retire into Closed Session at ______________ p.m. for the purpose of:
Subject:
19.A. Collective negotiating matters between the public body and its employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2).

When the question was called, the following vote resulted:
Scott___ Macias___ Giron___ Parker___ Cervone___ Ciancio___ Williams___

The motion was declared ______________.
Subject:
20. Board to Reconvene to Open Session
A motion was made by _______________, seconded by ______________, to reconvene the Regular Meeting of the Board of Education at __________ p.m.

When the question was called, the following vote resulted:
Scott ___  Macias ___ Giron___ Parker____ Cervone ___ Ciancio ___ Williams ___

The motion was declared _____________.
Subject:
21. Action Taken As A Result of Closed Session:
Subject:
21.A. Motion to approve the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Maywood Eduction Association, for the period of August 16, 2026, through August 15, 2028. 
A motion was made by ____________________, seconded by __________________, to approve the collective bargaining agreement with the Maywood Education Association, for the period of August 16, 2026, through August 15, 2028. 

When the question was called, the following vote resulted:
Scott___ Macias___ Giron___ Parker___ Cervone___ Ciancio___ Williams___

The motion was declared _______________________. 
 
Subject:
22. Motion for Adjournment 
Motion:
  I move that the Regular Meeting of the Board of Education be adjourned.

A motion was made by _________________, seconded by __________________, that the Regular Meeting of the Board of Education be adjourned at ___________p.m.
 
When the question was called, the following vote resulted: 
Scott___  Macias___ Giron___ Parker____ Cervone ___ Ciancio___ Williams____
        
The motion was declared________________.

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