Meeting Agenda
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
IV. RECOGNITION OF VISITORS AND PARTICIPATION
V. COMMUNICATIONS
V.A. Trimester 3 Strategic Plan Goals Update
VI. COMMITTEE REPORTS
VI.A. BUILDINGS AND SITES:
VI.B. FINANCE:
VI.C. NSSEO:
VII. CONSENT AGENDA
VII.A. Approval of Special Meeting Minutes of June 12, 2025
VII.B. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of June 12, 2025.
VII.C. Personnel Report
VII.D. Tuition Report
VII.E. Press Policy 118
VII.E.1. Policy 2:265 Title IX Grievance Procedure
VII.E.2. Policy 4:15 Identity Protection
VII.E.3. Policy 4:80 Accounting and Audits
VII.E.4. Policy 5:10 Equal Employment Opportunity and Minority Recruitment
VII.E.5. Policy 5:20 Workplace Harassment Prohibited
VII.E.6. Policy 5:60 Expenses
VII.E.7. Policy 5:100 Staff Development Program
VII.E.8. Policy 6:150 Home and Hospital Instruction
VII.E.9. Policy 6:235 Access to Electronic Networks
VII.E.10. Policy 7:10 Equal Educational Opportunities
VII.E.11. Policy 7:20 Harassment of Students Prohibited
VII.E.12. Policy 7:60 Residence
VII.E.13. Policy 7:70 Attendance and Truancy
VII.E.14. Policy 7:180 Prevention of and Response to Bullying, Intimidation, and Harassment
VII.E.15. Policy 7:185 Teen Dating Violence Prohibited
VII.E.16. Policy 7:190 Student Behavior (formerly known as Student Discipline)
VII.E.17. Policy 7:200 Suspension Procedures
VII.E.18. Policy 7:210 Expulsion Procedures
VII.E.19. Policy 7:250 Student Support Services
VII.E.20. Policy 7:255 Students Who are Parents, Expectant Parents, or Victims of Domestic or Sexual Violence
VII.E.21. Policy 2:260 Uniform Grievance Procedure
VII.E.22. Policy 7:270 Administering Medicines to Students
VII.E.23. Policy 7:310 Restrictions on Publications; Elementary Schools
VII.E.24. Policy 7:340 Student Records
VIII. FINANCIAL REPORT
IX. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
IX.A. Summary of Facility and Finacing Investigations - PRESENTATION/INFORMATION
IX.B. Resolution providing for the issue and sale of not to exceed $16,550,000 of debt certificates to alter, repair, and equip school buildings and facilities - ACTION
IX.C. Strategic Plan Goals 2025-26 - ACTION
IX.D. STRIVE Classroom Furniture Purchase - ACTION
X. OLD BUSINESS
XI. NEW BUSINESS
XI.A. Semi-Annual Review of Executive Session Minutes - ACTION
XII. ADJOURNMENT
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: July 7, 2025 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education - Regular Meeting
Subject:
I. CALL TO ORDER
Description:
Becky McClaney, Board President, called the meeting to order.


Good Evening. I call to order the Board of Education Meeting for Prospect Heights School District 23 for July 7 at ____________.
Subject:
II. ROLL CALL
Description:
PRESENT:  Mrs. Botwinski, Mr. Greidanus, Dr. Long, Mrs. McClaney,
Mrs. Morrissey,  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
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. Trimester 3 Strategic Plan Goals Update
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VI. COMMITTEE REPORTS
Subject:
VI.A. BUILDINGS AND SITES:
Description:
Did not meet, but feel free to comment on information shared.
Subject:
VI.B. FINANCE:
Description:
Mr. Nordmark will report.
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VI.C. NSSEO:
Description:
Mrs. Botwinski will report.
Subject:
VII. CONSENT AGENDA
Description:
Tonight's Consent Agenda includes the approval of the minutes from the Special and Regular Meeting on June 12, the Personnel Report, the Tuition reimbursement report, and the 2nd reading of PRESS Policy 118. 
Subject:
VII.A. Approval of Special Meeting Minutes of June 12, 2025
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VII.B. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of June 12, 2025.
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VII.C. Personnel Report
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VII.D. Tuition Report
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VII.E. Press Policy 118
Description:
PRESS Policy Volume 118 is presented tonight for 2nd reading. The committee met and recommends adopting as presented. The three most pertinent items are:
1. 7:255 Which is a new policy to provide supports and protection to Students who are Parents, Expectant Parents, or Victims of Domestic or Sexual Violence and defines these students explicitly in multiple policy updates.
2. Title IX Changes revert some language back to the terminology in place in 2020.
3. An optional component of policy that requires the District to develop guidelines for the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), provide monitoring and secure use of AI tools, and professional development for staff. 
Subject:
VII.E.1. Policy 2:265 Title IX Grievance Procedure
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VII.E.2. Policy 4:15 Identity Protection
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VII.E.3. Policy 4:80 Accounting and Audits
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VII.E.4. Policy 5:10 Equal Employment Opportunity and Minority Recruitment
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VII.E.5. Policy 5:20 Workplace Harassment Prohibited
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VII.E.6. Policy 5:60 Expenses
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VII.E.7. Policy 5:100 Staff Development Program
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VII.E.8. Policy 6:150 Home and Hospital Instruction
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VII.E.9. Policy 6:235 Access to Electronic Networks
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VII.E.10. Policy 7:10 Equal Educational Opportunities
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VII.E.11. Policy 7:20 Harassment of Students Prohibited
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Subject:
VII.E.12. Policy 7:60 Residence
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VII.E.13. Policy 7:70 Attendance and Truancy
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VII.E.14. Policy 7:180 Prevention of and Response to Bullying, Intimidation, and Harassment
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Subject:
VII.E.15. Policy 7:185 Teen Dating Violence Prohibited
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Subject:
VII.E.16. Policy 7:190 Student Behavior (formerly known as Student Discipline)
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Subject:
VII.E.17. Policy 7:200 Suspension Procedures
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Subject:
VII.E.18. Policy 7:210 Expulsion Procedures
Attachments:
Subject:
VII.E.19. Policy 7:250 Student Support Services
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Subject:
VII.E.20. Policy 7:255 Students Who are Parents, Expectant Parents, or Victims of Domestic or Sexual Violence
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Subject:
VII.E.21. Policy 2:260 Uniform Grievance Procedure
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VII.E.22. Policy 7:270 Administering Medicines to Students
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VII.E.23. Policy 7:310 Restrictions on Publications; Elementary Schools
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VII.E.24. Policy 7:340 Student Records
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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. Summary of Facility and Finacing Investigations - PRESENTATION/INFORMATION
Description:
4.1 Implement and consistently monitor a sustainable long-range financial plan that includes instruction, professional growth, technology, and facilities. 

The Administration will share a summary of facility and financing investigations for the Board's consideration. This includes the financing calendar for the issuance of refunding and funding bonds for the issuance of debt certificates.
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Subject:
IX.B. Resolution providing for the issue and sale of not to exceed $16,550,000 of debt certificates to alter, repair, and equip school buildings and facilities - ACTION
Description:
4.1 Implement and consistently monitor a sustainable long-range financial plan that includes instruction, professional growth, technology, and facilities. 

This resolution is shared as a placeholder should the Board wish to pursue the sale of debt certificates.
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Subject:
IX.C. Strategic Plan Goals 2025-26 - ACTION
Description:
Using feedback from a cross-section of stakeholders, the administration presents the Strategic Plan goals, objectives, and actions planned for the 2025-26 school year. 
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Subject:
IX.D. STRIVE Classroom Furniture Purchase - ACTION
Description:
4. 1 Enhance spaces to support collaborative learning experiences. 

As discussed with the Finance Committee, the two STRIVE classrooms will be set to open in the Fall. Funds have been allocated from the Special Education Supplies Budget for the furniture for these two rooms. 
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Subject:
X. OLD BUSINESS
Subject:
XI. NEW BUSINESS
Subject:
XI.A. Semi-Annual Review of Executive Session Minutes - ACTION
Description:
Carol reviewed the Executive session minutes for the past six months. She is recommending the release of Executive Session Minutes from January 9, 2025, February 13, 2025, March 13, 2025, and May 10, 2025, and Executive Session recordings 18 months and older to be destroyed.
 
Subject:
XII. ADJOURNMENT

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