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