Meeting Agenda
1. Call to Order by President Lisa Werner - Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2. Roll Call:  Denise Churchill, Stephen Donnelly, John Haskins, Jennifer Summers, Vanessa Thun, Greg Vosberg, Lisa Werner
3. Expressions from the Public
4. Items too Late for Printed Agenda
5. Adoption of the Agenda
6. Adoption of the Consent Agenda:  Items on the Consent Agenda are to be voted on as a single item by the Board.  Board Members may remove items from the Consent Agenda prior to vote.  Discussion of the items that have been removed can take place at the appropriate time listed on the Agenda.
6.A. Minutes:
Meeting Minutes - 11-24-2025 Regular and Closed Session
6.B. General/Associated Funds - Bills Payable:
6.B.1. General Fund: $264,432.01
6.B.2. Payroll: $918,682.58
6.B.3. Food Service: $26,594.97
6.B.4. Scholarship Fund: $25,833.53
6.B.5. Public Improvement: $88,169.63
6.C. Financials
7. Communications
7.A. Class President: Bianca Ilescas-Villa - 12th Grade
8. Committee Report(s)
Bison Preserve Committee Meeting - 12/03/25
Foundation Committee Meeting - 12/03/25
Executive Committee Meeting (DECA) - 12/08/25 
9. Presentation: Megan Smith - Junior Class Prom Fundraiser
10. Presentation: Cabinet Members - District Scorecard
11. The Superintendent and Director of Finance recommend the Board approve the use of categorical funds provided under Section 27l(2) of the State School Aid Act for educator compensation.
12. The Superintendent and Director of Finance recommend the Board approve the use of categorical funds provided under Section 27l(2) of the State School Aid Act for support staff compensation.
13. The Superintendent and Director of Finance recommend the Board approve the Off-Schedule Compensation for Support Staff, memo attached. 
14. The Superintendent and Director of Finance recommend the Board approve the resolutions complying with the Publicly Funded Health Insurance Contribution Act (152) for the medical benefit plan coverage beginning 1/1/2026, which includes District Employees paying 20% and New Buffalo Area Schools paying 80% of the premium, in lieu of capping the premium.
15. The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the cancellation of the scheduled Board of Education meeting on Monday, December 22, 2025.
16. The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the 2026 Daycare Handbook and Childcare Financial Contract, per attached.
17. The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the 2026-2027 Daycare calendar, per attached.
18. The Superintendent and Food Service Director recommend the Board approve the Adult Lunch Price for Elementary at $5.50, in accordance with state guidelines. 
19. Remarks from the Superintendent
20. Remarks from the Board President and Members
21. Discussion Item(s)
21.A. Bison Preserve
21.B. Last Day of Employment: Rebecca O'Donnell — Friday, December 5, 2025
21.C. The Superintendent approved the following hire:
John Dwyer - 8th Grade Girls Basketball Coach
22. Other Business
23. Adjournment
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Meeting: December 8, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
1. Call to Order by President Lisa Werner - Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Subject:
2. Roll Call:  Denise Churchill, Stephen Donnelly, John Haskins, Jennifer Summers, Vanessa Thun, Greg Vosberg, Lisa Werner
Subject:
3. Expressions from the Public
Subject:
4. Items too Late for Printed Agenda
Subject:
5. Adoption of the Agenda
Subject:
6. Adoption of the Consent Agenda:  Items on the Consent Agenda are to be voted on as a single item by the Board.  Board Members may remove items from the Consent Agenda prior to vote.  Discussion of the items that have been removed can take place at the appropriate time listed on the Agenda.
Subject:
6.A. Minutes:
Meeting Minutes - 11-24-2025 Regular and Closed Session
Subject:
6.B. General/Associated Funds - Bills Payable:
Subject:
6.B.1. General Fund: $264,432.01
Subject:
6.B.2. Payroll: $918,682.58
Subject:
6.B.3. Food Service: $26,594.97
Subject:
6.B.4. Scholarship Fund: $25,833.53
Subject:
6.B.5. Public Improvement: $88,169.63
Subject:
6.C. Financials
Attachments:
Subject:
7. Communications
Subject:
7.A. Class President: Bianca Ilescas-Villa - 12th Grade
Subject:
8. Committee Report(s)
Bison Preserve Committee Meeting - 12/03/25
Foundation Committee Meeting - 12/03/25
Executive Committee Meeting (DECA) - 12/08/25 
Subject:
9. Presentation: Megan Smith - Junior Class Prom Fundraiser
Subject:
10. Presentation: Cabinet Members - District Scorecard
Subject:
11. The Superintendent and Director of Finance recommend the Board approve the use of categorical funds provided under Section 27l(2) of the State School Aid Act for educator compensation.
Subject:
12. The Superintendent and Director of Finance recommend the Board approve the use of categorical funds provided under Section 27l(2) of the State School Aid Act for support staff compensation.
Subject:
13. The Superintendent and Director of Finance recommend the Board approve the Off-Schedule Compensation for Support Staff, memo attached. 
Attachments:
Subject:
14. The Superintendent and Director of Finance recommend the Board approve the resolutions complying with the Publicly Funded Health Insurance Contribution Act (152) for the medical benefit plan coverage beginning 1/1/2026, which includes District Employees paying 20% and New Buffalo Area Schools paying 80% of the premium, in lieu of capping the premium.
Subject:
15. The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the cancellation of the scheduled Board of Education meeting on Monday, December 22, 2025.
Subject:
16. The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the 2026 Daycare Handbook and Childcare Financial Contract, per attached.
Attachments:
Subject:
17. The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the 2026-2027 Daycare calendar, per attached.
Attachments:
Subject:
18. The Superintendent and Food Service Director recommend the Board approve the Adult Lunch Price for Elementary at $5.50, in accordance with state guidelines. 
Subject:
19. Remarks from the Superintendent
Subject:
20. Remarks from the Board President and Members
Subject:
21. Discussion Item(s)
Subject:
21.A. Bison Preserve
Subject:
21.B. Last Day of Employment: Rebecca O'Donnell — Friday, December 5, 2025
Subject:
21.C. The Superintendent approved the following hire:
John Dwyer - 8th Grade Girls Basketball Coach
Subject:
22. Other Business
Subject:
23. Adjournment

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