Meeting Agenda
I. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
IV. APPROVE THE AGENDA (Additions or deletions to the agenda may be made at this time)
V. STAFF REPORTS
V.A. Superintendent
V.A.1. Community Education Report - Jan Stanton (Culture)
V.A.2. National Custodial Worker Day Recognition - October 2 (Culture)
V.A.3. Northwest School Painting Project Update - Mr. Jim Hennessy (Culture)
V.B. Curriculum & Instruction
V.B.1. August Institute Overview (Culture, Curriculum and Instruction, Student Support Services)
V.B.2. New Teacher Onboarding (Curriculum and Instruction)
V.B.3. "Grow Your Own" Program Update (Culture, Curriculum and Instruction)
V.C. Human Resources
V.C.1. Update on Cultural Celebrations for the 2026-2027 School Year — (Culture)
V.D. Business Office
V.D.1. Monthly Financial Report (Culture)
V.D.2. Final Budget FY27 (Culture, Curriculum and Instruction, Student Support Services)
V.D.3. Resolution Appointing Trustee of Schools (Culture)
VI. OPEN THE FLOOR FOR A PUBLIC HEARING regarding the FY27 Budget 
VII. CLOSE THE FLOOR
VIII. PUBLIC COMMENTS (on agenda/non-agenda items, limited to 3 minutes) If you wish to
address the Board, complete an information card (found by the sign-in sheet) and turn your
card in to Ms. Sonia Hernandez, Executive Assistant to the Superintendent/Board Secretary.
IX. BOARD REPORTS
IX.A. A.E.R.O. Governing Board Meeting Report of September 14, 2026 - Mr. David Sheppard (Culture, Curriculum and Instruction, Student Support Services)
IX.B. Board Member Representation for District Review Team (DRT) Meetings -  (Culture, Curriculum and Instruction, Student Support Services)
X. BOARD COMMENTS
XI. ACTION ITEMS
XI.A. Consent Agenda
XI.A.1. Approve Monthly Transaction Reports for August 2026
XI.A.2. Approve Fund Balance Reports for August 2026
XI.A.3. Approve Expenditure Report and Projected Payroll Report for September 2026
XI.A.4. Approve the Closed Session Minutes from the Special Meeting of June 10, 2026
XI.A.5. Approve Board Minutes from Board Policy Committee Meeting of August 7, 2026
XI.A.6. Approve Board Minutes from the Regular Meeting of August 12, 2026
XI.A.7. Approve the Closed Session Minutes from the Regular Meeting of August 12, 2026
XI.A.8. Approve Destruction of Closed Session Tapes from May 2022
XI.A.9. Personnel Recommendations:
XI.A.9.a. Additions:
XI.A.9.a.1. Yvonne Vargas, Part-Time Lunchroom Server - NW/CMS, effective September 2, 2026
XI.A.9.a.2. Ashley Galloway, Paraprofessional - SW, effective August 19, 2026
XI.A.9.a.3. Elizabeth Garcia, Temporary Paraprofessional - SW, effective August 24, 2026 
XI.A.9.a.4. Tracy James, Extended Day Assistant - NE, effective September 1, 2026
XI.A.9.a.5. Lesha Farias, Extended Day Assistant - SW, effective September 3, 2026
XI.A.9.b. FMLA Leave of Absence:
XI.A.9.b.1. Crystal Ortega Gutierrez, Paraprofessional - NW, effective September 17, 2026   
XI.A.9.b.2. Dr. Jenna Moller, Principal - CMS, effective November 23, 2026   
XI.A.9.b.3. MiQuela Brooks, Paraprofessional - NW, effective September 14, 2026   
XI.A.9.c. Resignation with Intent to Retire:
XI.A.9.c.1. Sharon Wynne, Custodian - NW, effective June 30, 2027
XI.A.9.d. Resignations:
XI.A.9.d.1. Adam Rostom, 2nd Shift Custodian - SE, effective August 21, 2026
XI.A.9.d.2. Erika Lipinski, Lunch/Recess Supervisor - CMS, effective August 21, 2026
XI.A.9.d.3. Francisco Hernandez, District Maintenance, effective September 23, 2026
XI.B. Approve the FY27 Budget
XI.C. Approve Resolution Appointing Mr. Eric Grossi as Trustee of Schools for Two Years
XI.D. Approve 2nd Reading and Adoption of Revised Board Policies 5:250 and 5:330 as recommended by the Board Policy Committee.
XI.E. Approve 1st Reading of Board Policy Exhibit 2:140-E (from PRESS Updates Issue 121), as recommended by the Illinois Association of School Boards
XI.F. Approve 2nd Reading and Adoption of Board Policy Exhibit 2:140-E, as recommended by the Illinois Association of School Boards
XII. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the District or legal counsel, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee or legal counsel to determine its validity. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) (Conference Room)
XIII. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION 
XIV. ADJOURNMENT
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: September 16, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting and Public Hearing Regarding the FY27 Budget
Subject:
I. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER
Subject:
II. ROLL CALL
Subject:
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Subject:
IV. APPROVE THE AGENDA (Additions or deletions to the agenda may be made at this time)
Subject:
V. STAFF REPORTS
Subject:
V.A. Superintendent
Presenter:
Dr. Jenna Woodland
Subject:
V.A.1. Community Education Report - Jan Stanton (Culture)
Subject:
V.A.2. National Custodial Worker Day Recognition - October 2 (Culture)
Subject:
V.A.3. Northwest School Painting Project Update - Mr. Jim Hennessy (Culture)
Subject:
V.B. Curriculum & Instruction
Presenter:
Dr. Ashley Carlson
Subject:
V.B.1. August Institute Overview (Culture, Curriculum and Instruction, Student Support Services)
Subject:
V.B.2. New Teacher Onboarding (Curriculum and Instruction)
Subject:
V.B.3. "Grow Your Own" Program Update (Culture, Curriculum and Instruction)
Subject:
V.C. Human Resources
Presenter:
Dr. Haley Vermeer
Subject:
V.C.1. Update on Cultural Celebrations for the 2026-2027 School Year — (Culture)
Subject:
V.D. Business Office
Presenter:
Mr. Eric Grossi
Subject:
V.D.1. Monthly Financial Report (Culture)
Subject:
V.D.2. Final Budget FY27 (Culture, Curriculum and Instruction, Student Support Services)
Subject:
V.D.3. Resolution Appointing Trustee of Schools (Culture)
Subject:
VI. OPEN THE FLOOR FOR A PUBLIC HEARING regarding the FY27 Budget 
Subject:
VII. CLOSE THE FLOOR
Subject:
VIII. PUBLIC COMMENTS (on agenda/non-agenda items, limited to 3 minutes) If you wish to
address the Board, complete an information card (found by the sign-in sheet) and turn your
card in to Ms. Sonia Hernandez, Executive Assistant to the Superintendent/Board Secretary.
Subject:
IX. BOARD REPORTS
Subject:
IX.A. A.E.R.O. Governing Board Meeting Report of September 14, 2026 - Mr. David Sheppard (Culture, Curriculum and Instruction, Student Support Services)
Subject:
IX.B. Board Member Representation for District Review Team (DRT) Meetings -  (Culture, Curriculum and Instruction, Student Support Services)
Subject:
X. BOARD COMMENTS
Subject:
XI. ACTION ITEMS
Subject:
XI.A. Consent Agenda
Subject:
XI.A.1. Approve Monthly Transaction Reports for August 2026
Subject:
XI.A.2. Approve Fund Balance Reports for August 2026
Subject:
XI.A.3. Approve Expenditure Report and Projected Payroll Report for September 2026
Subject:
XI.A.4. Approve the Closed Session Minutes from the Special Meeting of June 10, 2026
Subject:
XI.A.5. Approve Board Minutes from Board Policy Committee Meeting of August 7, 2026
Subject:
XI.A.6. Approve Board Minutes from the Regular Meeting of August 12, 2026
Subject:
XI.A.7. Approve the Closed Session Minutes from the Regular Meeting of August 12, 2026
Subject:
XI.A.8. Approve Destruction of Closed Session Tapes from May 2022
Subject:
XI.A.9. Personnel Recommendations:
Subject:
XI.A.9.a. Additions:
Subject:
XI.A.9.a.1. Yvonne Vargas, Part-Time Lunchroom Server - NW/CMS, effective September 2, 2026
Subject:
XI.A.9.a.2. Ashley Galloway, Paraprofessional - SW, effective August 19, 2026
Subject:
XI.A.9.a.3. Elizabeth Garcia, Temporary Paraprofessional - SW, effective August 24, 2026 
Subject:
XI.A.9.a.4. Tracy James, Extended Day Assistant - NE, effective September 1, 2026
Subject:
XI.A.9.a.5. Lesha Farias, Extended Day Assistant - SW, effective September 3, 2026
Subject:
XI.A.9.b. FMLA Leave of Absence:
Subject:
XI.A.9.b.1. Crystal Ortega Gutierrez, Paraprofessional - NW, effective September 17, 2026   
Subject:
XI.A.9.b.2. Dr. Jenna Moller, Principal - CMS, effective November 23, 2026   
Subject:
XI.A.9.b.3. MiQuela Brooks, Paraprofessional - NW, effective September 14, 2026   
Subject:
XI.A.9.c. Resignation with Intent to Retire:
Subject:
XI.A.9.c.1. Sharon Wynne, Custodian - NW, effective June 30, 2027
Subject:
XI.A.9.d. Resignations:
Subject:
XI.A.9.d.1. Adam Rostom, 2nd Shift Custodian - SE, effective August 21, 2026
Subject:
XI.A.9.d.2. Erika Lipinski, Lunch/Recess Supervisor - CMS, effective August 21, 2026
Subject:
XI.A.9.d.3. Francisco Hernandez, District Maintenance, effective September 23, 2026
Subject:
XI.B. Approve the FY27 Budget
Subject:
XI.C. Approve Resolution Appointing Mr. Eric Grossi as Trustee of Schools for Two Years
Subject:
XI.D. Approve 2nd Reading and Adoption of Revised Board Policies 5:250 and 5:330 as recommended by the Board Policy Committee.
Subject:
XI.E. Approve 1st Reading of Board Policy Exhibit 2:140-E (from PRESS Updates Issue 121), as recommended by the Illinois Association of School Boards
Subject:
XI.F. Approve 2nd Reading and Adoption of Board Policy Exhibit 2:140-E, as recommended by the Illinois Association of School Boards
Subject:
XII. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the District or legal counsel, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee or legal counsel to determine its validity. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) (Conference Room)
Subject:
XIII. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION 
Subject:
XIV. ADJOURNMENT

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