Meeting Agenda
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS
Mr. Madden
Mrs. Barber
Mr. Lathrop
Mrs. Hebreard
Mr. Christ
Dr. Molina de Mesa
Mr. Vanorny
 
III. CLOSED SESSION 6:30 p.m.
To consider information regarding the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body, 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1). Also to discuss collective negotiating matters between the public body and its employees or their representatives, 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(3).
IV. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
V. DISTRICT 68 HIGHLIGHTS
VI. CONSENT AGENDA
VI.A. Minutes
VI.B. Personnel Recommendations
VI.C. Treasurer's Report
VI.D. Monthly Budget and Program Report
VI.E. Accounts Payable
VI.F. Disposal of Surplus Property
VII. REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT
VII.A. Lauterbach & Amen Presents Audit Report and Financial Statements
VII.B. School Improvement Update — Jacob Engler, Principal William F. Murphy
VII.C. Academic Transformation Plan Update — Greg Wolcott, Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning 
VIII. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA AND NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND PRESENTATION OF OTHER COMMUNICATIONS, PETITIONS, AND REQUESTS TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
IX. PUBLIC HEARING - 17-2A FUND BALANCE TRANSFER FROM THE EDUCATION FUND TO THE OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE FUND 
Description: President Vanorny will call the Fund Balance Transfer Hearing to order.

 The public hearing was called to order at ______ p.m.

Ask the Board Secretary whether the Board has received any comments in person, online, or by mail. 

The public hearing was closed at _____ p.m.
X. ACTION/DISCUSSION ITEMS
X.A. AC: 26-51 Approval of the FY26 Year-End Fund Balance Transfers from Education Fund to Operations and Maintenance Fund
X.B. AC: 26-52 Approval of the FY26 Year-End Fund Balance Transfer from Operations and Maintenance Fund to Capital Projects Fund 
X.C. AC: 26-53 Approval of Non E-Rate Technology Purchases
X.D. AC: 26-54 Approval of the Illinois School Maintenance Projects Grant
X.E. AC: 26-55 Approval of the 2026 Tentative Tax Levy
X.F. AC: 26-56 Approval of 2026 IASB Resolutions
X.G. DI: 26-51 Discussion of the Annual Financial Report and Audited Financial Statement
X.H. DI: 26-52 Discussion on Summer 2027 Construction Bidding 
X.I. DI: 26-53 Discussion on SSCIP Renewal
XI. BOARD REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, CORRESPONDENCE, AND FREEDOM OF INFORMATION REQUESTS
XII. ADJOURNMENT
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: November 16, 2026 at 7:30 PM - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
Subject:
I. CALL TO ORDER
Description:
The Board President will call the meeting to order.
Subject:
II. ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS
Mr. Madden
Mrs. Barber
Mr. Lathrop
Mrs. Hebreard
Mr. Christ
Dr. Molina de Mesa
Mr. Vanorny
 
Subject:
III. CLOSED SESSION 6:30 p.m.
To consider information regarding the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body, 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1). Also to discuss collective negotiating matters between the public body and its employees or their representatives, 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(3).
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IV. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Description:
The Pledge of Allegiance will be led by students from William F. Murphy School: Aleks Culafic, Mila Jovanovikj, Juliet Esquivel, Zara Okafor, Maggie Pekala, Ryan Rowlee, Luke Forcash, and Grace Trucco.
Subject:
V. DISTRICT 68 HIGHLIGHTS
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VI. CONSENT AGENDA
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VI.A. Minutes
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VI.B. Personnel Recommendations
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VI.C. Treasurer's Report
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VI.D. Monthly Budget and Program Report
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VI.E. Accounts Payable
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VI.F. Disposal of Surplus Property
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VII. REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT
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VII.A. Lauterbach & Amen Presents Audit Report and Financial Statements
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VII.B. School Improvement Update — Jacob Engler, Principal William F. Murphy
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VII.C. Academic Transformation Plan Update — Greg Wolcott, Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning 
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VIII. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA AND NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND PRESENTATION OF OTHER COMMUNICATIONS, PETITIONS, AND REQUESTS TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Description:

The purpose of the public comment section of the Board agenda is to direct comments to the Board and/or provide information. Ordinarily, the Board will not engage in dialog with the speaker. Comments should be in good taste and demonstrate consideration for others. We request that negative comments about personnel or students be directed to the administration or through our grievance procedure. See also Board Policy 7340: Public Participation at School Board Meetings and Petitions to the Board
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IX. PUBLIC HEARING - 17-2A FUND BALANCE TRANSFER FROM THE EDUCATION FUND TO THE OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE FUND 
Description: President Vanorny will call the Fund Balance Transfer Hearing to order.

 The public hearing was called to order at ______ p.m.

Ask the Board Secretary whether the Board has received any comments in person, online, or by mail. 

The public hearing was closed at _____ p.m.
Attachments:
Subject:
X. ACTION/DISCUSSION ITEMS
Subject:
X.A. AC: 26-51 Approval of the FY26 Year-End Fund Balance Transfers from Education Fund to Operations and Maintenance Fund
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X.B. AC: 26-52 Approval of the FY26 Year-End Fund Balance Transfer from Operations and Maintenance Fund to Capital Projects Fund 
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X.C. AC: 26-53 Approval of Non E-Rate Technology Purchases
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X.D. AC: 26-54 Approval of the Illinois School Maintenance Projects Grant
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X.E. AC: 26-55 Approval of the 2026 Tentative Tax Levy
Attachments:
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X.F. AC: 26-56 Approval of 2026 IASB Resolutions
Attachments:
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X.G. DI: 26-51 Discussion of the Annual Financial Report and Audited Financial Statement
Attachments:
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X.H. DI: 26-52 Discussion on Summer 2027 Construction Bidding 
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X.I. DI: 26-53 Discussion on SSCIP Renewal
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Subject:
XI. BOARD REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, CORRESPONDENCE, AND FREEDOM OF INFORMATION REQUESTS
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Subject:
XII. ADJOURNMENT

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