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Meeting Agenda
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1. 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 October 15, 2026.
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2. Roll Call
Upon roll call, the following members responded as present: Scott___ Macias___ Giron___ Parker___ Cervone___ Ciancio___ Williams___ |
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3. Pledge of Allegiance
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4. Presentations
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4.A. Athletic Program Update
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5. 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. |
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6. Acceptance of Comments
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7. President's Report
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7.A. Education Committee
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7.B. Finance Committee
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7.C. Policy Committee
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7.D. Parent Advisory Committee
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7.E. IASB Resolutions
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8. Superintendent's Report
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8.A. Administrative Updates
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8.B. Academic Success Update
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8.C. Multilingual Success Update
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8.D. Student Services Update
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8.E. Human Resources
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8.F. FOIA Updates
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8.F.1) Received and completed FOIA request from Justin Wenig requesting records of all vendor payments from January 1, 2026, to present, including purchase dates, vendor names, line-item descriptions, amounts, and any applicable vendor code lists or payment reports.
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8.F.2) Received and completed FOIA request from Catarina Mascarenhas, a news reporter from/on behalf of Praire State Wire, requesting records from January 1, 2024, to present, regarding FOIA Officer compensation, payments related to FOIA legislation or lobbying, and communications with third parties concerning FOIA policies and lobbying activities.
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8.F.3) Received and completed FOIA request from Michael Whitworth requesting educator personnel, employment, assignment, teacher certification, Board meeting minutes, and directory records pertaining to Melvin Wesley Wells, also known as Joshua Wells.
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8.F.4) Received and completed FOIA request from Andrew Houghton requesting records of communications between District 89 and District 47 regarding Dual Language programs, Language Academies, and similar language-program models related to District 47’s elementary boundary process, including emails, correspondence, meeting records, presentations, site visits, and supporting documents from January 1, 2024, through August 4, 2026.
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8.F.5) Received and completed FOIA request from Patricia Nelon requesting the talent show video footage from Irving Elementary from 1999-2000.
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9. Old Business
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10. New Business
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10.A. First Read of Policies: 2:230 Public Participation at Board of Education Meetings and Petitions to the Board, 2:30 District Elections, 3:40 Superintendent, 3:50 Administrative Personnel Other Than the Superintendent, 3:70 Succession of Authority, 4:120 Food Services, 4:175 Convicted Child Sex Offender; Screening; Notifications, 5:110 Recognition for Service, 5:140 Solicitations by or From Staff, 5:185 Family and Medical Leave, 5:240 Suspension, 5:40 Communicable and Chronic Infectious Disease, 5:70 Religious Holidays, 6:100 Using Animals in the Educational Program, 6:190 Extracurricular and Co-Curricular Activities, 6:70 Teaching About Religions, 6:80 Teaching and Controversial Issues, 7:30 Student Assignment, 7:345 Use of Educational Technologies, Student Data Privacy and Security, 7:80 Release Time for Religious Instruction/Observance, 8:70 Accommodating Individuals with Disabilities, 8:100 Relations with Other Organizations and Agencies
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11. Motion to approve the Consent Agenda
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11.A. Approval of Meeting Minutes
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11.A.1) September 17, 2026, Regular Board Meeting Open Session
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11.A.2) September 17, 2026, Regular Board Meeting Closed Session
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11.B. Approval of Personnel Items
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11.B.1) Appointment of Certified Personnel
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11.B.2) Certified Resignations
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11.B.3) Certified Request for Leaves
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11.B.4) Certified Transfers
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11.B.5) Certified Retirees
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11.B.6) Termination of Employees
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11.B.7) Educational Support Personnel Transactions
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11.B.8) Volunteers/Student Teachers
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11.B.9) Salary Adjustments/Title Change
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11.B.10) Removal of Tenure Teachers
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11.B.11) Non-Renewal of Probationary Teachers
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11.B.12) Stipend Based Appointments
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11.C. Approval of Bills
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11.D. Approval of Payroll
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11.E. Approval of Policy: 6:100 Using Animals in the Educational Program
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11.F. 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____________________. |
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12. Motion to approve Resolution #26-27-R04 to appoint Dr. Joseph Rojek as the authorized IMRF Agent for District 89.
A motion was made by _________________, seconded by ______________, to approve Resolution #26-27 to appoint Dr. Joseph Rojek as the authorized IMRF Agent for District 89. "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 _________________. |
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13. Motion to approve BETON Construction to repair the masonry issues at Stevenson Middle School in the amount of $42,250.00
A motion was made by ________________________, seconded by _______________, to approve BETON Construction to repair the masonry issues at Stevenson Middle School in the amount of $42,250.00 "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 __________________________. |
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14. 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: |
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14.A. The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees, specific individuals who serve as independent contractors in a park, recreational, or educational setting, or specific volunteers of the public body or legal counsel for the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee, a specific individual who serves as an independent contractor in a park, recreational, or educational setting, or a volunteer of the public body or against legal counsel for the public body to determine its validity. However, a meeting to consider an increase in compensation to a specific employee of a public body that is subject to the Local Government Wage Increase Transparency Act may not be closed and shall be open to the public and posted and held in accordance with this Act. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1).
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14.B. Litigation, when an action against, affecting or on behalf of the particular public body has been filed and is pending before a court of administrative tribunal, or when the public body finds that an action is probable or imminent, in which case the basis for the finding shall be recorded and entered into the minutes of the closed meeting. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11).
When the question was called, the following vote resulted: Scott___ Macias___ Giron___ Parker___ Cervone___ Ciancio___ Williams___ The motion was declared ______________. |
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15. 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 _____________. |
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16. 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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Agenda Item Details
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| Meeting: | October 8, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting | |
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1. 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 October 15, 2026.
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| Subject: |
2. Roll Call
Upon roll call, the following members responded as present: Scott___ Macias___ Giron___ Parker___ Cervone___ Ciancio___ Williams___ |
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| Subject: |
3. Pledge of Allegiance
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| Subject: |
4. Presentations
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| Subject: |
4.A. Athletic Program Update
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| Subject: |
5. 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. |
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| Subject: |
6. Acceptance of Comments
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| Subject: |
7. President's Report
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| Subject: |
7.A. Education Committee
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| Subject: |
7.B. Finance Committee
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| Subject: |
7.C. Policy Committee
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7.D. Parent Advisory Committee
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7.E. IASB Resolutions
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| Subject: |
8. Superintendent's Report
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| Subject: |
8.A. Administrative Updates
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| Subject: |
8.B. Academic Success Update
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| Subject: |
8.C. Multilingual Success Update
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| Subject: |
8.D. Student Services Update
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| Subject: |
8.E. Human Resources
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8.F. FOIA Updates
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8.F.1) Received and completed FOIA request from Justin Wenig requesting records of all vendor payments from January 1, 2026, to present, including purchase dates, vendor names, line-item descriptions, amounts, and any applicable vendor code lists or payment reports.
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| Subject: |
8.F.2) Received and completed FOIA request from Catarina Mascarenhas, a news reporter from/on behalf of Praire State Wire, requesting records from January 1, 2024, to present, regarding FOIA Officer compensation, payments related to FOIA legislation or lobbying, and communications with third parties concerning FOIA policies and lobbying activities.
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8.F.3) Received and completed FOIA request from Michael Whitworth requesting educator personnel, employment, assignment, teacher certification, Board meeting minutes, and directory records pertaining to Melvin Wesley Wells, also known as Joshua Wells.
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| Subject: |
8.F.4) Received and completed FOIA request from Andrew Houghton requesting records of communications between District 89 and District 47 regarding Dual Language programs, Language Academies, and similar language-program models related to District 47’s elementary boundary process, including emails, correspondence, meeting records, presentations, site visits, and supporting documents from January 1, 2024, through August 4, 2026.
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| Subject: |
8.F.5) Received and completed FOIA request from Patricia Nelon requesting the talent show video footage from Irving Elementary from 1999-2000.
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| Subject: |
9. Old Business
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| Subject: |
10. New Business
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| Subject: |
10.A. First Read of Policies: 2:230 Public Participation at Board of Education Meetings and Petitions to the Board, 2:30 District Elections, 3:40 Superintendent, 3:50 Administrative Personnel Other Than the Superintendent, 3:70 Succession of Authority, 4:120 Food Services, 4:175 Convicted Child Sex Offender; Screening; Notifications, 5:110 Recognition for Service, 5:140 Solicitations by or From Staff, 5:185 Family and Medical Leave, 5:240 Suspension, 5:40 Communicable and Chronic Infectious Disease, 5:70 Religious Holidays, 6:100 Using Animals in the Educational Program, 6:190 Extracurricular and Co-Curricular Activities, 6:70 Teaching About Religions, 6:80 Teaching and Controversial Issues, 7:30 Student Assignment, 7:345 Use of Educational Technologies, Student Data Privacy and Security, 7:80 Release Time for Religious Instruction/Observance, 8:70 Accommodating Individuals with Disabilities, 8:100 Relations with Other Organizations and Agencies
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| Subject: |
11. Motion to approve the Consent Agenda
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| Subject: |
11.A. Approval of Meeting Minutes
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| Subject: |
11.A.1) September 17, 2026, Regular Board Meeting Open Session
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| Subject: |
11.A.2) September 17, 2026, Regular Board Meeting Closed Session
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| Subject: |
11.B. Approval of Personnel Items
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| Subject: |
11.B.1) Appointment of Certified Personnel
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| Subject: |
11.B.2) Certified Resignations
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| Subject: |
11.B.3) Certified Request for Leaves
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| Subject: |
11.B.4) Certified Transfers
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11.B.5) Certified Retirees
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| Subject: |
11.B.6) Termination of Employees
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| Subject: |
11.B.7) Educational Support Personnel Transactions
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| Subject: |
11.B.8) Volunteers/Student Teachers
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| Subject: |
11.B.9) Salary Adjustments/Title Change
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| Subject: |
11.B.10) Removal of Tenure Teachers
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| Subject: |
11.B.11) Non-Renewal of Probationary Teachers
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| Subject: |
11.B.12) Stipend Based Appointments
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| Subject: |
11.C. Approval of Bills
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11.D. Approval of Payroll
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| Subject: |
11.E. Approval of Policy: 6:100 Using Animals in the Educational Program
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11.F. 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____________________. |
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| Subject: |
12. Motion to approve Resolution #26-27-R04 to appoint Dr. Joseph Rojek as the authorized IMRF Agent for District 89.
A motion was made by _________________, seconded by ______________, to approve Resolution #26-27 to appoint Dr. Joseph Rojek as the authorized IMRF Agent for District 89. "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 _________________. |
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| Subject: |
13. Motion to approve BETON Construction to repair the masonry issues at Stevenson Middle School in the amount of $42,250.00
A motion was made by ________________________, seconded by _______________, to approve BETON Construction to repair the masonry issues at Stevenson Middle School in the amount of $42,250.00 "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 __________________________. |
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14. 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: |
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| Subject: |
14.A. The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees, specific individuals who serve as independent contractors in a park, recreational, or educational setting, or specific volunteers of the public body or legal counsel for the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee, a specific individual who serves as an independent contractor in a park, recreational, or educational setting, or a volunteer of the public body or against legal counsel for the public body to determine its validity. However, a meeting to consider an increase in compensation to a specific employee of a public body that is subject to the Local Government Wage Increase Transparency Act may not be closed and shall be open to the public and posted and held in accordance with this Act. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1).
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14.B. Litigation, when an action against, affecting or on behalf of the particular public body has been filed and is pending before a court of administrative tribunal, or when the public body finds that an action is probable or imminent, in which case the basis for the finding shall be recorded and entered into the minutes of the closed meeting. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11).
When the question was called, the following vote resulted: Scott___ Macias___ Giron___ Parker___ Cervone___ Ciancio___ Williams___ The motion was declared ______________. |
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15. 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 _____________. |
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16. 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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