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Meeting Agenda
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
IV. RECOGNITION OF VISITORS AND PARTICIPATION
V. COMMUNICATIONS
V.A. IASB Governance Award
V.B. Music in our Schools Month
V.C. National School Social Work Month
V.D. Youth Art Month
V.E. Middle Level Education Month
V.F. Foreign Language Month
V.G. 2025-26 School Year Registration 
V.H. Those Who Excel
V.I. Trimester 2 Board and Community Update
VI. COMMITTEE REPORTS
VI.A. BUILDINGS AND SITES
VI.B. FINANCE:
VI.C. N.S.S.E.O.:
VII. CONSENT AGENDA
VII.A. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of February 13, 2025
VII.B. Approval of Executive Session Meeting Minutes of February 13, 2025.
VII.C. Personnel Report
VII.D. Tuition Reimbursement Report
VIII. FINANCIAL REPORT
IX. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
IX.A. Resolution to rename the MacArthur Middle School Band Room - ACTION
IX.B. 2024-25 Calendar Update - ACTION
IX.C. District 23 Cook County Paid Leave Ordinance Resolution - ACTION
IX.D. Preliminary Budgetary Guidelines & Assumptions for FY2026 - INFORMATION
IX.E. NSSEO Governance Structure - INFORMATION
IX.F. Update on Grants - INFORMATION
IX.G. Freedom of Information Act Requests (FOIA) - INFORMATION
X. OLD BUSINESS
XI. NEW BUSINESS
XII. EXECUTIVE SESSION
XIII. OPEN SESSION
XIII.A. Non-PHEA Salary Proposal 2025-26
XIV. ADJOURNMENT
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: March 13, 2025 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education - Regular Meeting
Subject:
I. CALL TO ORDER
Description:
Kevin Novak, Board President, called the meeting to order.


Good Evening. I call to order the Board of Education Meeting for Prospect Heights School District 23 on March 13, 2025 at ___________.
Subject:
II. ROLL CALL
Description:
PRESENT:  Mrs. Botwinski, Mr. Greidanus, Dr. Long, Mrs. McClaney,
Mr. Novak, Mr. Nordmark, and Mrs. Peters.

ABSENT: No one.

ALSO PRESENT: Dr. Don Angelaccio, Superintendent, Dr. Craig Curtis, Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning, Mrs. Amy McPartlin, Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations and Dr. Chrystyna Sroka Assistant Superintendent for Student Services.
Subject:
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Description:
Our pledge of allegiance will be led by representatives from the Sullivan Musical.
Subject:
IV. RECOGNITION OF VISITORS AND PARTICIPATION
Description:
At each regular and special open meeting, members of the public and district employees may comment on or ask questions of the Board of Education. If you would like to address the Board, please complete the pink form and give it to Mrs. O'Donnell, our recording secretary. 
Subject:
V. COMMUNICATIONS
Subject:
V.A. IASB Governance Award
Description:
The District 23 Board of Education received a Board Governance Recognition Award at the Spring meeting. The award recognizes the ongoing training and engagement of our Board. The following Board members also received individual recognition:
Mrs. Becky McClaney was recognized for her service at the Delegate Assembly.
Mr. Novak was recognized in the Board Leader Program.
Mrs. Botwinski and Mrs. Peters were recognized for distinguished annual merit in the Board leader Program. 
Subject:
V.B. Music in our Schools Month
Description:
March is recognized as Music in our Schools Month and celebrates the positive impact that music education plays in the lives of our students and community. We extend our appreciation to all of our music educators: Garth Anderson, Karen Luehr, Izabella Gieron, Megan Murray, and Cam Severino. We also thank our students and families for their dedication and commitment to our music programs.  This month we will celebrate 75 years of VIM at District 23.
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V.C. National School Social Work Month
Description:
March is also recognized as National School Social Work Month and recognizes the important role that these mental health professionals play in the education setting. We extend our appreciation to all of our social workers: Abra Zavaduk, Megan Reiger, Rachel Curran, Beatrice Chen and Kelsy Cain Nelson.
Subject:
V.D. Youth Art Month
Description:
We recognize the importance and impact of Art instruction in our schools and thank Melinda Lyons (Ike), Rachel Matthews (Ross/Sullivan), and Janet Kyeon (MacArthur) for their dedication and passion. We invite all community members to visit the Prospect Heights Public Library to view the student artwork now on display.
Subject:
V.E. Middle Level Education Month
Description:
We recognize our MacArthur Staff for their commitment to Middle Level Education and thank them for their work to support our learners through this often difficult time in their lives. 
Subject:
V.F. Foreign Language Month
Description:
We thank Athena Kalaras for her engaging instruction and introduction to the Spanish language at MacArthur as we celebrate Foriegn Language Instruction month.  
Subject:
V.G. 2025-26 School Year Registration 
Description:
Registration for 2025-26 school year will open on April 3 and is projected to be completed by May 1st. Information will be emailed home with registration links. 
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V.H. Those Who Excel
Description:
We are proud to announce that 6th grade teachers Lora Robertson and Dina Trekas were recipients of the 2025 Those Who Excel Special Recognition Award from the State Board of Education. This MacArthur pair was recognized for their innovative unit of study last school year connecting ELA and SS. 
Subject:
V.I. Trimester 2 Board and Community Update
Description:
The Administrative Team has provided a Trimester 2 Summary of Strategic Plan goal progress.
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VI. COMMITTEE REPORTS
Subject:
VI.A. BUILDINGS AND SITES
Description:
Mr. Novak to report.
Subject:
VI.B. FINANCE:
Description:
Mrs. Peters to report.
Subject:
VI.C. N.S.S.E.O.:
Description:
Mrs. Botwinski to report.
Subject:
VII. CONSENT AGENDA
Description:
Tonight's Consent Agenda includes the approval of the minutes from the Regular Meeting and the Executive Session on February 13, 2025, the Personnel Report, and the Tuition Reimbursement report.
Subject:
VII.A. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of February 13, 2025
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VII.B. Approval of Executive Session Meeting Minutes of February 13, 2025.
Subject:
VII.C. Personnel Report
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VII.D. Tuition Reimbursement Report
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Subject:
VIII. FINANCIAL REPORT
Description:
Attached is the memo recommending payment of the voucher lists for materials, supplies, and services paid since the last BOE meeting. In addition, the District payments for salaries and insurance benefits during the previous month are included for approval. Those documents are all included for your review.

 
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Subject:
IX. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
Subject:
IX.A. Resolution to rename the MacArthur Middle School Band Room - ACTION
Description:
In recognition of his 39 year career in District 23 and dedication to the instruction of music, the Board wishes to honor David J. Thomas by renaming the MacArthur Middle School Band Room. 
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Subject:
IX.B. 2024-25 Calendar Update - ACTION
Description:
The last day of school for our Early Childhood program has been finalized as Thursday, May 29, 2025. There are no other changes to the calendar. 
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Subject:
IX.C. District 23 Cook County Paid Leave Ordinance Resolution - ACTION
Description:
The attached resolution memorializes the District's compliance with the Cook County Paid Leave Act via waiver through the City of Prospect Heights. 
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IX.D. Preliminary Budgetary Guidelines & Assumptions for FY2026 - INFORMATION
Description:
Mrs. McPartlin will provide an overview of the FY26 budgetary guidelines in preparation of the FY26 Budget.
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IX.E. NSSEO Governance Structure - INFORMATION
Description:
Dr. Angelaccio will provide an informational update on the restructuring of the NSSEO governing board. 
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Subject:
IX.F. Update on Grants - INFORMATION
Description:
Dr. Curtis has prepared a summary of updated grant funding and allocations. 
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Subject:
IX.G. Freedom of Information Act Requests (FOIA) - INFORMATION
Description:
The District has received one Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for information from Ms. Kirsten Kozak requesting contracts from ARCON Associates and others pertaining to potential expansion at Eisenhower School. The District responded to the request within the allowable time frame.
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Subject:
X. OLD BUSINESS
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XI. NEW BUSINESS
Subject:
XII. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Description:
An executive session is required for the purpose of Superintendent Evaluation and Personnel. There may be action following closed session. 
Subject:
XIII. OPEN SESSION
Subject:
XIII.A. Non-PHEA Salary Proposal 2025-26
Description:
Following executive session, the Board may choose to take action on the proposed salary increases for Non-PHEA employees. 
Subject:
XIV. ADJOURNMENT

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