Meeting Agenda
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
IV. RECOGNITION 
IHSA STATE FINAL QUALIFIERS (CROSS-COUNTRY)
  • JHS
    • Millie Schumacher
    • Zorina Bohannon
V. PUBLIC HEARING-Truth in Taxation
VI. PUBLIC HEARING-Bond Sale
VII. RECEPTION OF VISITORS, PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS - UPCOMING EVENTS
  • Friday, December 19, 2025- One hour early Dismissal
  • December 22-Jan 5.- Winter Break (No Student Attendance) 
  • January 5, 2026- Teacher Institute Day
  • January 19, 2026- MLK Day
  • January 21, 2026- Next Regular Board Meeting 6 PM
IX. STANDING REPORTS
IX.A. Financial/Treasurer's Report
IX.B. Fund Tracker
IX.C. Sales Tax Tracker
IX.D. PPRT Tracker
IX.E. State Updates
IX.F. Vision 117 Phase IV
IX.G. F.O.I.A. Report
  • CT Mills
IX.H. Enrollment Reports
IX.I. Certified Vacancy Report
X. BOARD AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
X.A. Policy Committee
  • Press 120 Release-First Read
X.B. Four-Rivers Report
X.C. IASB Reports
XI. CONSENT AGENDA
XI.A. Consideration of Treasurer's Report
XI.B. Consideration of Previous Minutes
  • Regular and Closed Session minutes for November 19, 2025
XI.C. Consideration of/to authorize preparing a tentative budget for FY 27
XI.D. Consideration of/to accept quote to purchase 2 used International (IC/CE) 72 passenger school buses and 1 used (IC/CE) 36+5 passenger school bus for FY 27
XI.E. Consideration of/to seek Request for Proposals for diesel fuel for FY 27 for the Transportation Department
XI.F. Consideration of/to pay the application for payment #10 (final) to Neff Colvin for JHS Door Replacement and Security Glazing
XI.G. Consideration of to pay the application for payment #4 (final) to Designed Roofing Systems for JHS Section 6 Roof Placement
XI.H. Consideration to renew Board policies
-3:10 Goals and Objectives                                            -3:50 Admin. Personnel other than the Superintendent
-4:110 Transportation                                                    -4:140 Waiver of Student Fees
-4:150 Facility Management & Building Programs       -4:160 Environmental Quality of Buildings and Grounds
-4:170 Safety                                                                   -4:190 Targeted School Violence Prevention Program
-5:20 Workplace Harassment Prohibited                      -5:120 Emp. Ethics; Code of Prof. Conduct; and Conflict of Int.
-5:185 Family and Medical Leave                                  -5:190 Teacher Qualifications
-5:220 Substitute Teachers                                            -6:135 Accelerated Placement Program
-6:140 Education of Homeless Children                        -6:210 Instructional Materials
-6:235 Access to Electronic Networks                           -6:240 Field Trips and Recreational Class Trips
-6:260 Complaints about Curr., Instruct. Mat. & Pro.  -6:270 Guidance and Counseling Program
-6:280 Grading and Promotion                                      -6:320 High School Credit for Proficiency
-7:10 Equal Educational Opportunities                         -7:130 Student Rights and Responsibilities
-7:140 Search and Seizure                                              -7:250 Student Support Services
-7:310 Restrictions on Publications; Elem. Schl            -8:100 Relations with Other Organizations and Agencies
 
XII. CLOSED SESSION - For the purposes of:
XII.A. The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the Public body, specific independent contractors, or specific volunteers 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 ILCS 120/2(c)(1).
XII.B. Collective negotiating matters between the public body and its employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2).
XII.C. Litigation, when an action against, affecting or on behalf of the particular public body has been filed and is pending before a court or administrative tribunal, or when the public body finds that an action is probable or imminent, in which case the basis for the finding shall be recorded and entered into the minutes of the closed meeting. 5 ILCS 120/2(c) (11).
XIII. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION
XIV. ACTION ITEMS
XIV.A. Consideration of Personnel Recommendations
  • Resignations
  • Retirement
  • Employment - Licensed
  • Employment - Classified
  • Leaves of Absence
  • Stipends
  • Terminations
XIV.B. Consideration to approve MOU-JEA: SLP Stipend for caseload due to vacancy
XIV.C. Consideration of/to approve FY25 Annual Financial Report
XIV.D. Consideration of/to approve the 2025 Certificate of Tax Levy
XV. ADJOURNMENT
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: December 17, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
I. CALL TO ORDER
Agenda Item Type:
Non-Action Item
Subject:
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Agenda Item Type:
Non-Action Item
Attachments:
Subject:
III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Action(s):
Motion Passed:
That the Board of Education approve the agenda as presented. This motion, made by Mr. Mike Lonergan and seconded by Mrs. Teresa Wilson, Passed.
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. That the Board of Education approve the agenda as presented.
Subject:
IV. RECOGNITION 
IHSA STATE FINAL QUALIFIERS (CROSS-COUNTRY)
  • JHS
    • Millie Schumacher
    • Zorina Bohannon
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Subject:
V. PUBLIC HEARING-Truth in Taxation
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Subject:
VI. PUBLIC HEARING-Bond Sale
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Subject:
VII. RECEPTION OF VISITORS, PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
Agenda Item Type:
Non-Action Item
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS - UPCOMING EVENTS
  • Friday, December 19, 2025- One hour early Dismissal
  • December 22-Jan 5.- Winter Break (No Student Attendance) 
  • January 5, 2026- Teacher Institute Day
  • January 19, 2026- MLK Day
  • January 21, 2026- Next Regular Board Meeting 6 PM
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Subject:
IX. STANDING REPORTS
Agenda Item Type:
Non-Action Item
Subject:
IX.A. Financial/Treasurer's Report
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.B. Fund Tracker
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Subject:
IX.C. Sales Tax Tracker
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Subject:
IX.D. PPRT Tracker
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Subject:
IX.E. State Updates
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Subject:
IX.F. Vision 117 Phase IV
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Subject:
IX.G. F.O.I.A. Report
  • CT Mills
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.H. Enrollment Reports
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.I. Certified Vacancy Report
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Attachments:
Subject:
X. BOARD AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
Agenda Item Type:
Non-Action Item
Subject:
X.A. Policy Committee
  • Press 120 Release-First Read
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Description:
No Report
Subject:
X.B. Four-Rivers Report
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Subject:
X.C. IASB Reports
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Subject:
XI. CONSENT AGENDA
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Agenda
Attachments:
Action(s):
Motion Passed:
That the Board of Education approve the Consent Agenda Items as amended. Item XI.D is to read Consideration of/to accept quote to purchase 2 used International (IC/CE) 72 passenger school buses and 1 used (IC/CE) 54+2 passenger school bus for FY 27 as presented. This motion, made by Mr. Mike Lonergan and seconded by Mrs. Teresa Wilson, Passed.
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. That the Board of Education approve the Consent Agenda Items as presented.
Subject:
XI.A. Consideration of Treasurer's Report
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Subject:
XI.B. Consideration of Previous Minutes
  • Regular and Closed Session minutes for November 19, 2025
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Attachments:
Subject:
XI.C. Consideration of/to authorize preparing a tentative budget for FY 27
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Attachments:
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. The Board of Education authorize the District CSBO to prepare a tentative budget for fiscal year 2026-2027 as presented.
Subject:
XI.D. Consideration of/to accept quote to purchase 2 used International (IC/CE) 72 passenger school buses and 1 used (IC/CE) 36+5 passenger school bus for FY 27
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Attachments:
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. The Board of Education approve to accept the purchase of three (3) buses: Proposal 1 for two (2) used 2024 International (IC/CE) 72 passenger school buses for $127,251.00 each and Proposal 2 for one (1) used 2025 International (IC/CE) 36+5 passenger school bus for $136,471.00 for a total purchase of $385,473.00 (includes trade ins) for the FY 27 budget as presented.
Subject:
XI.E. Consideration of/to seek Request for Proposals for diesel fuel for FY 27 for the Transportation Department
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Attachments:
Subject:
XI.F. Consideration of/to pay the application for payment #10 (final) to Neff Colvin for JHS Door Replacement and Security Glazing
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Attachments:
Subject:
XI.G. Consideration of to pay the application for payment #4 (final) to Designed Roofing Systems for JHS Section 6 Roof Placement
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Attachments:
Subject:
XI.H. Consideration to renew Board policies
-3:10 Goals and Objectives                                            -3:50 Admin. Personnel other than the Superintendent
-4:110 Transportation                                                    -4:140 Waiver of Student Fees
-4:150 Facility Management & Building Programs       -4:160 Environmental Quality of Buildings and Grounds
-4:170 Safety                                                                   -4:190 Targeted School Violence Prevention Program
-5:20 Workplace Harassment Prohibited                      -5:120 Emp. Ethics; Code of Prof. Conduct; and Conflict of Int.
-5:185 Family and Medical Leave                                  -5:190 Teacher Qualifications
-5:220 Substitute Teachers                                            -6:135 Accelerated Placement Program
-6:140 Education of Homeless Children                        -6:210 Instructional Materials
-6:235 Access to Electronic Networks                           -6:240 Field Trips and Recreational Class Trips
-6:260 Complaints about Curr., Instruct. Mat. & Pro.  -6:270 Guidance and Counseling Program
-6:280 Grading and Promotion                                      -6:320 High School Credit for Proficiency
-7:10 Equal Educational Opportunities                         -7:130 Student Rights and Responsibilities
-7:140 Search and Seizure                                              -7:250 Student Support Services
-7:310 Restrictions on Publications; Elem. Schl            -8:100 Relations with Other Organizations and Agencies
 
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Attachments:
Subject:
XII. CLOSED SESSION - For the purposes of:
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Attachments:
Description:
A. The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees, of the Public body, specific independent contractors, or specific volunteers 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 ILCS 120/2(c)(1).
B. Collective negotiating matters between the Public body and its employees of their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2).
C. Litigation, when an action against, affecting or on behalf of the particular public body has been filed and is pending before a court of administrative tribunal, or when the public body finds that an action is probable or imminent, in which case the basis for the finding shall be recorded and entered into the minutes of the closed meeting. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11).
 
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. That the Board of Education adjourn to Closed Session for the purposes of:
Subject:
XII.A. The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the Public body, specific independent contractors, or specific volunteers 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 ILCS 120/2(c)(1).
Agenda Item Type:
Non-Action Item
Subject:
XII.B. Collective negotiating matters between the public body and its employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2).
Agenda Item Type:
Non-Action Item
Subject:
XII.C. Litigation, when an action against, affecting or on behalf of the particular public body has been filed and is pending before a court or administrative tribunal, or when the public body finds that an action is probable or imminent, in which case the basis for the finding shall be recorded and entered into the minutes of the closed meeting. 5 ILCS 120/2(c) (11).
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Subject:
XIII. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. That the Board of Education return to Open Session:
Subject:
XIV. ACTION ITEMS
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Subject:
XIV.A. Consideration of Personnel Recommendations
  • Resignations
  • Retirement
  • Employment - Licensed
  • Employment - Classified
  • Leaves of Absence
  • Stipends
  • Terminations
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Attachments:
Description:
Including appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or
dismissal of specific employees
Action(s):
Motion Passed:
That the Board of Education approve the personnel recommendations as presented. This motion, made by Mrs. Brenda Stewart and seconded by Mrs. Teresa Wilson, Passed.
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. That the Board of Education approve the personnel recommendations as presented.
Subject:
XIV.B. Consideration to approve MOU-JEA: SLP Stipend for caseload due to vacancy
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Attachments:
Action(s):
Motion Passed:
The Board of Education approve the MOU with JEA regarding Extra Duty Stipend for Speech Language Pathologist with over caseload in Department with a vacancy as presented. This motion, made by Mr. Mike Lonergan and seconded by Mrs. Brenda Stewart, Passed.
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. The Board of Education approve the MOU with JEA regarding Extra Duty Stipend for Speech Language Pathologist with over caseload in Department with a vacancy as presented.
Subject:
XIV.C. Consideration of/to approve FY25 Annual Financial Report
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Attachments:
Action(s):
Motion Passed:
The Board of Education approve the Annual Financial Report of Jacksonville School District #117 for the 2024-2025 fiscal year, prepared by Zumbahlen, Eyth, Surratt, Foote, and Flynn, Ltd., as was presented. This motion, made by Mrs. Teresa Wilson and seconded by Mr. Mike Lonergan, Passed.
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. The Board of Education approve the Annual Financial Report of Jacksonville School District #117 for the 2024-2025 fiscal year, prepared by Zumbahlen, Eyth, Surratt, Foote, and Flynn, Ltd., as was presented.
Subject:
XIV.D. Consideration of/to approve the 2025 Certificate of Tax Levy
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Attachments:
Action(s):
Motion Passed:
The Board of Education approve the 2025 Certificate of Tax Levy as presented. This motion, made by Mrs. Brenda Stewart and seconded by Mr. Mike Lonergan, Passed.
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. The Board of Education approve the 2025 Certificate of Tax Levy as presented.
Subject:
XV. ADJOURNMENT
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Attachments:
Action(s):
Motion Passed:
Motion to adjourn the Regular Meeting at 8:27 pm. This motion, made by Mr. Mike Lonergan and seconded by Mrs. Teresa Wilson, Passed.
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Motion to adjourn the Regular Meeting

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