Meeting Agenda
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
IV. RECOGNITION OF VISITORS AND PARTICIPATION
V. COMMUNICATIONS
V.A. Back to School FAQ
V.B. Annual Review of Handbooks
V.C. Certification of Schools
V.D. D23 Family Fest - September 12, 2025
V.E. Seeking Local Vendors
V.F. Plant Your Roots Campaign
VI. PUBLIC HEARING
VII. COMMITTEE REPORTS
VII.A. BUILDINGS AND SITES
VII.B. FINANCE:
VII.C. N.S.S.E.O.:
VII.D. POLICY
VII.E. COMMUNITY RELATIONS
VIII. CONSENT AGENDA
VIII.A. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of July 7, 2025.
VIII.B. Tuition Report for Administrators
IX. FINANCIAL REPORT
X. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
X.A. Comprehensive Safety and Security - PRESENTATION
X.B. Approval for Display of FY26 Tentative Budget, Posting in Newspaper and Scheduling of Public Hearing - ACTION
X.C. Door Intercom Replacements at Anne Sullivan and Grodsky - ACTION
X.D. Consideration of a resolution of intent to issue not to exceed $20,000,000 of funding bonds - ACTION
X.E. Professional Development Plan - INFORMATION
X.F. Instructional Materials - INFORMATION
X.G. Enrollment and Staffing Update - INFORMATION
XI. OLD BUSINESS
XII. NEW BUSINESS
XII.A. Press Policy 119

XII.A.1. 2:80 Board Member Oath and Conduct

XII.A.2. 2:130 Board-Superintendent Relationship

XII.A.3. 7:140 Search and Seizure

XII.A.4. 7:300 Extracurricular Athletics

XII.A.5. 8:80 Gifts to the District

XII.A.6. 1:10 School District Legal Status

XII.A.7. 1:20 District Organization, Operations, and Cooperative Agreements

XII.A.8. 1:30 School District Philosophy

XII.A.9. 2:10 School District Governance

XII.A.10. 2:240 Board Policy Development

XII.A.11. 3:30 Chain of Command

XII.A.12. 4:50 Payment Procedures

XII.A.13. 4:90 Student Activity and Fiduciary Funds

XII.A.14. 4:180 Pandemic Preparedness; Management; and Recovery

XII.A.15. 5:270 Employment At-Will, Compensation , and Assignment

XII.A.16. 7:40 Nonpublic School Students, Including Parochial and Home-Schooled

Students

XII.A.17. 7:90 Release During School Hours

XII.A.18. 7:130 Student Rights and Responsibilities

XII.A.19. 7:325 Student Fundraising Activities

XII.A.20. 8:110 Public Suggestions and Concerns
XIII. ADJOURNMENT
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: August 14, 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 August 14 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. Back to School FAQ
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Subject:
V.B. Annual Review of Handbooks
Description:
Each year we update the employee and Student/Parent handbooks. Links are provided here: 
Employee Handbook 
Student/Parent Handbook
Subject:
V.C. Certification of Schools
Description:
The Buildings and Sites Committee and Administration have toured the schools and certify that they are ready for staff and student return.
Subject:
V.D. D23 Family Fest - September 12, 2025
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V.E. Seeking Local Vendors
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V.F. Plant Your Roots Campaign
Description:
Donations of perennials are welcome again and may be dropped off by the Ross/Sullivan breezeway doors on Friday, September 12.
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Subject:
VI. PUBLIC HEARING
Description:
At this time, the Board will conduct a public hearing concerning the intent of the Board to issue not to exceed $20,000,000 of Funding Bonds.

May I have a motion to open the Public Hearing?

Moved:
Seconded:
Voice Vote:
Time:

Discussion: Dr. Angelaccio will provide an overview of the intent to issue funding bonds for the purpose of paying claims against the District

Public Comment:

May I have a motion to close the Public Hearing?

Moved:
Seconded:
Voice Vote:
Time:
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Subject:
VII. COMMITTEE REPORTS
Subject:
VII.A. BUILDINGS AND SITES
Description:
Mrs. Botwinski to report.
Subject:
VII.B. FINANCE:
Description:
Did not meet, but feel free to comment on information shared.
Subject:
VII.C. N.S.S.E.O.:
Description:
Mrs. Botwinski to report.
Subject:
VII.D. POLICY
Description:
Mrs. Morrissey to report.
Subject:
VII.E. COMMUNITY RELATIONS
Description:
Mr. Greidanus to report.
Subject:
VIII. CONSENT AGENDA
Description:
Tonight's Consent Agenda includes the approval of the minutes from the Regular Meeting on July 7, 2025, and the Tuition Report for Administrators.
 
Subject:
VIII.A. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of July 7, 2025.
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Subject:
VIII.B. Tuition Report for Administrators
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Subject:
IX. 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:
X. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
Subject:
X.A. Comprehensive Safety and Security - PRESENTATION
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Subject:
X.B. Approval for Display of FY26 Tentative Budget, Posting in Newspaper and Scheduling of Public Hearing - ACTION
Description:
Mrs. McPartlin has prepared the tentative budget and shared it with the Finance Committee. As the non-operational funds are still being finalized pending the current bond issuance and grant allocations are still being determined, this tentative budget will continue to undergo several adjustments.  The hearing for the final budget will be held in September. 
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Subject:
X.C. Door Intercom Replacements at Anne Sullivan and Grodsky - ACTION
Description:
Attached are the two proposals for the replacement of the entry intercom systems at Grodsky and Sullivan. These systems are in need of replacement, as they can no longer be repaired.
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Subject:
X.D. Consideration of a resolution of intent to issue not to exceed $20,000,000 of funding bonds - ACTION
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Subject:
X.E. Professional Development Plan - INFORMATION
Description:
Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning, Dr. Craig Curtis, has prepared an informational memo to update the Board on our plan for Professional Development during the 2024-25 school year. 
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Subject:
X.F. Instructional Materials - INFORMATION
Description:
Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning, Dr. Craig Curtis, has prepared an informational memo to update the Board on instructional materials to be used during the 2025-26 school year. 
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Subject:
X.G. Enrollment and Staffing Update - INFORMATION
Description:
Dr. Angelaccio has provided a memo with updated enrollment information and impact on class size projections. At this time, there are no recommendations to alter the staffing plan.
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Subject:
XI. OLD BUSINESS
Subject:
XII. NEW BUSINESS
Subject:
XII.A. Press Policy 119
Description:
The Policy Committee presents these items for first reading and recommends adopting as presented.
Subject:

XII.A.1. 2:80 Board Member Oath and Conduct
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XII.A.2. 2:130 Board-Superintendent Relationship
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Subject:

XII.A.3. 7:140 Search and Seizure
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Subject:

XII.A.4. 7:300 Extracurricular Athletics
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Subject:

XII.A.5. 8:80 Gifts to the District
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Subject:

XII.A.6. 1:10 School District Legal Status
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Subject:

XII.A.7. 1:20 District Organization, Operations, and Cooperative Agreements
Attachments:
Subject:

XII.A.8. 1:30 School District Philosophy
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Subject:

XII.A.9. 2:10 School District Governance
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XII.A.10. 2:240 Board Policy Development
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Subject:

XII.A.11. 3:30 Chain of Command
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XII.A.12. 4:50 Payment Procedures
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XII.A.13. 4:90 Student Activity and Fiduciary Funds
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Subject:

XII.A.14. 4:180 Pandemic Preparedness; Management; and Recovery
Attachments:
Subject:

XII.A.15. 5:270 Employment At-Will, Compensation , and Assignment
Attachments:
Subject:

XII.A.16. 7:40 Nonpublic School Students, Including Parochial and Home-Schooled

Students
Attachments:
Subject:

XII.A.17. 7:90 Release During School Hours
Attachments:
Subject:

XII.A.18. 7:130 Student Rights and Responsibilities
Attachments:
Subject:

XII.A.19. 7:325 Student Fundraising Activities
Attachments:
Subject:

XII.A.20. 8:110 Public Suggestions and Concerns
Attachments:
Subject:
XIII. ADJOURNMENT

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