II. Executive session to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body or legal counsel for the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee of the public body or against legal counsel for the public body to determine its validity. [5 ILCS120/2(c)(1)]

III. Pledge of Allegiance, Comments.

IV. PUBLIC HEARING

IV.A. Public Hearing will be held for the purpose of the 2026-2027 School District Budget.

V. Consent Agenda.

V.A. Consideration to approve the minutes of the August 17, 2026 regular board meeting.

V.B. Consideration to approve the executive session minutes of the August 17, 2026 regular board meeting.

V.C. Consideration to accept the annual report(s) required by (Public Act 096-0434;105 ILCS 5/10-20.46 Sec. 10-20.46. and 105 ILCS 5/34-18.37 Sec. 34-18.37.) and (Public Act 097-0609; 5 ILCS 120/7.3.) which requires the school districts to detail the base salary and benefit(s) for the district superintendent, administrators, and all teachers employed by the school district; with submission to the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) and posting on district website by October 1, 2026.

V.D. Consideration to approve Waterloo High School Early Graduation Application(s) as per Waterloo CUSD5 Section: Instruction - Policy No. 6300 for the following students: Aaden Hammonds and Gage Loiacano.

V.E. Consideration to approve a high school FFA trip for students to Indianapolis, Indiana, from October 20, 2026 through October 24, 2026, along with administration chaperone and at no cost to district.

V.F. Consideration to employ Christopher Harmon as a full-time custodian, for the 2026-2027 school year, effective September 22, 2026.

V.G. Consideration to employ Patti Harrelson as a part-time cafeteria worker, for the 2026-2027 school year, effective September 28, 2026, contingent upon the results of a background check and TB test.

V.H. Consideration to employ Samantha Hayes as a part-time cafeteria worker, for the 2026-2027 school year, effective September 1, 2026.

V.I. Consideration to employ Ashton Matthews as a Kennel Klub worker, for the 2026-2027 school year, effective September 15, 2026.

V.J. Consideration to accept a letter of resignation, dated August 18, 2026, from Abigail Toenjes, cafeteria worker, effective immediately.

V.K. Consideration to accept a letter of resignation, dated August 22, 2026, from Brenda Kalkbrenner, cafeteria worker, effective immediately.

VI. Motion to accept the treasurer's report, student activity reports, and to authorize investments.

VII. Motion to approve the bills.

VIII. Reports of WCTA, Committees, Directors, Coordinators, and Administrators.

VIII.A. Superintendent.

VIII.A.1. FOIA Requests

VIII.A.2. PMA Presentation - Jasen Pinkerton and Mark Hansen.

VIII.A.3. Waterloo FFA Annual Report 2025-2026 - Brad Braddock and Elaine Rudolphi.

VIII.B. WCTA.

VIII.C. Board Committees.

VIII.C.1. Finance Committee.

VIII.D. Coordinators/Directors.

VIII.E. Building Administrators.

IX. Public Participation.

X. Old Business.

X.A. Consideration to award the bid, according to the bid specifications and in the best interest of the school district, for the High School main gym partial roof repairs.

X.B. Consideration to adopt on the second reading the following district board policies Press Plus Issue 122, June 2026, as follows: 2:230 Public Participation at Board of Education Meetings and Petitions to the Board; 5:40 Communicable and Chronic Infectious Disease; 5:70 Religious Holidays; 5:240 Suspension; 6:70 Teaching About Religions; 6:80 Teaching About Controversial Issues; 6:190 Extracurricular and Co-Curricular Activities; 7:130 Student Rights and Responsibilities; 8:70 Accommodating Individuals with Disabilities; 2:120-E3 Resolution to Appoint a Delegate to the Illinois Association of School Boards Delegate Assembly; 2:70-E Checklist for Filling Board Vacancies by Appointment; 2:220-E3 Closed Meeting Minutes; 2:220-E5 Semi-Annual Review of Closed Meeting Minutes; 2:220-E8 Board of Education Records Maintenance Requirements and FAQs; 7:330 Student Use of Buildings – Equal Access; 2:30 School District Elections; 3:40 Superintendent; 3:50 Administrative Personnel Other Than the Superintendent; 3:60 Administrative Responsibility of the Building Principal; 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; 7:30 Student Assignment; 7:80 Release Time for Religious Instruction/Observance; 7:345 Use of Educational Technologies; Student Data Privacy and Security; 8:100 Relations with Other Organizations and Agencies.

X.C. Consideration to approve the extra-duty assignments, effective for the 2026-2027 school year as per recommendation from the District Athletic Director, Brooks Demijan, and administration.

X.D. Consideration to approve the volunteer list, effective September 22, 2026, as per recommendation from the District Athletic Director, Brooks Demijan, and Administration.

XI. New Business.

XI.A. Consideration to approve Project Authorization #31 between Waterloo Community Unit School District #5 and FGM Architects, with professional fees to be billed hourly, for the bi-annual bleachers inspection.

XI.B. Consideration to approve Project Authorization #32 between Waterloo Community Unit School District #5 and FGM Architects, with professional fees to be billed hourly, for Rogers Elementary and Gardner Elementary secure vestibules.

XI.C. Consideration to authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contract agreement between Waterloo CUSD5 and Great Western Abatement Inc., in the amount of $12,590.00, for mold remediation at Waterloo High School.

XI.D. Consideration to approve the fiscal year 2026-2027 school district budget.

XI.E. Consideration to accept the Financial Statements/Annual Financial Report - Year Ended June 30, 2026 as audited by Scheffel Boyle - Certified Public Accountants, and to adopt the Shared Services Report located in the Annual Financial Report.

XI.F. Consideration to authorize the Superintendent to purchase two maintenance trucks, not to exceed $35,000.00.

XI.G. Consideration of action regarding dismissal of a non-certified employee.

XII. Motion to adjourn.