Meeting Agenda
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
IV. RECOGNITION OF VISITORS AND PARTICIPATION
V. COMMUNICATIONS
V.A. October 6 is recognized as Instrucitonal Coaches Day
V.B. National Principals Month 
V.C. National School Bus Safety Week
V.D. LEA Designation 2025
V.E. ISBE Report Cards and Summative Designations
V.F. D23 Community Connections Newsletter
V.G. Veterans' Day Breakfast and Assembly
V.H. Eisenhower School Improvement Presentation
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 September 18, 2025.
VII.B. Approval of Executive Session Meeting Minutes of September 18, 2025.
VII.C. Personnel Report
VII.D. Press Policy 119 Second Read

VII.D.1. 2:80 Board Member Oath and Conduct

VII.D.2. 2:130 Board-Superintendent Relationship

VII.D.3. 7:140 Search and Seizure

VII.D.4. 7:300 Extracurricular Athletics

VII.D.5. 8:80 Gifts to the District

VII.D.6. 1:10 School District Legal Status

VII.D.7. 1:20 District Organization, Operations, and Cooperative Agreements

VII.D.8. 1:30 School District Philosophy

VII.D.9. 2:10 School District Governance

VII.D.10. 2:240 Board Policy Development

VII.D.11. 3:30 Chain of Command

VII.D.12. 4:50 Payment Procedures

VII.D.13. 4:90 Student Activity and Fiduciary Funds

VII.D.14. 4:180 Pandemic Preparedness; Management; and Recovery

VII.D.15. 5:270 Employment At-Will, Compensation , and Assignment

VII.D.16. 7:40 Nonpublic School Students, Including Parochial and Home-Schooled

Students

VII.D.17. 7:90 Release During School Hours

VII.D.18. 7:130 Student Rights and Responsibilities

VII.D.19. 7:325 Student Fundraising Activities

VII.D.20. 8:110 Public Suggestions and Concerns
VIII. FINANCIAL REPORT
IX. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
IX.A. Finance & Facilities Discussion for October BOE Meeting
IX.B. Job Order Contract - FH Paschen - ACTION
IX.C. Procom Proposals - AiPhone Replacements at Eisenhower & MacArthur - ACTION
IX.D. IASB Delegate Selection - ACTION
IX.E. FY2027 Budget Calendar - ACTION
IX.F. Fundraising and Service Projects - ACTION
IX.G. Summary of Categorical Grants - INFORMATION
IX.H. Compliance with Excess Fund Accumulation Report - Public Act 103-0394 - INFORMATION
IX.I. Annual Communications Update - INFORMATION
X. OLD BUSINESS
XI. NEW BUSINESS
XII. EXECUTIVE SESSION
XIII. OPEN SESSION
XIV. ADJOURNMENT
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: October 9, 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 October 9, 2025 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
Description:
Our Pledge of Allegiance will be led by Ike Path Award Winners.
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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. October 6 is recognized as Instrucitonal Coaches Day
Description:
We thank our amazing Instructional Coaches for their ongoing contributions to the professional learning and student support in District 23: Lisa Schmidt, Leslie Jasper, Kristene Ganek, Kelly Brockway, and Hannah Sutter. We also recognize our Special Education and Multilingual Specialists: Abby Cisneros, Carly Sullivan, Erin Lim, Nina Espinos, and Denisse Valladares.
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V.B. National Principals Month 
Description:
The month of October is recognized as National Principals month. 
We thank our principals: Dr. Lambatos, Ms. Gage, Ms. Meziere, Dr. Nystrom, and Mr. Kaper for their outstanding leadership!
Subject:
V.C. National School Bus Safety Week
Description:
Oct. 16-20, 2025 is recognized as National School Bus Safety Week. In District 23, we take this opportunity to thank our partners, First Student, and all of the drivers who serve our community. 
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V.D. LEA Designation 2025
Description:
This annual review of our Special Education program found that we again met all requirements. 
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V.E. ISBE Report Cards and Summative Designations
Description:
On October 31, the Illinois State Board of Education will release the 2025 School Report cards and summative designations. While the information is currently under embargo, we are very pleased with the data we have seen and look forward to sharing it with the community. 
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V.F. D23 Community Connections Newsletter
Description:
The Fall 2025 edition of the D23 Community Connections Newsletter will be mailed to all residents in early November after Community Relations Committee review.
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V.G. Veterans' Day Breakfast and Assembly
Description:
MacArthur is hosting its annual Veterans Day breakfast and assembly on Monday, November 10.
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V.H. Eisenhower School Improvement Presentation
Description:
Dr. Lambatos and members of the Eisenhower School Improvement Team will present an overview of their goals for this year.
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VI. COMMITTEE REPORTS
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VI.A. BUILDINGS AND SITES
Description:
Mrs. Morrissey to report.
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VI.B. FINANCE:
Description:
Mr. Nordmark to report.
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VI.C. N.S.S.E.O.:
Description:
Mrs. Botwinski to report.
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VII. CONSENT AGENDA
Description:
Tonight's Consent Agenda includes the approval of the minutes from the Regular Meeting and the Executive Session on September 18, 2025, the Personnel Report, and the Second Reading of Policy Vol. 119.
Subject:
VII.A. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of September 18, 2025.
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VII.B. Approval of Executive Session Meeting Minutes of September 18, 2025.
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VII.C. Personnel Report
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VII.D. Press Policy 119 Second Read
Description:
The Policy Committee presents these items for first reading and recommends adopting as presented.
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VII.D.1. 2:80 Board Member Oath and Conduct
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VII.D.2. 2:130 Board-Superintendent Relationship
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VII.D.3. 7:140 Search and Seizure
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VII.D.4. 7:300 Extracurricular Athletics
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VII.D.5. 8:80 Gifts to the District
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VII.D.6. 1:10 School District Legal Status
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VII.D.7. 1:20 District Organization, Operations, and Cooperative Agreements
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VII.D.8. 1:30 School District Philosophy
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VII.D.9. 2:10 School District Governance
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VII.D.10. 2:240 Board Policy Development
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VII.D.11. 3:30 Chain of Command
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VII.D.12. 4:50 Payment Procedures
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VII.D.13. 4:90 Student Activity and Fiduciary Funds
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VII.D.14. 4:180 Pandemic Preparedness; Management; and Recovery
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VII.D.15. 5:270 Employment At-Will, Compensation , and Assignment
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VII.D.16. 7:40 Nonpublic School Students, Including Parochial and Home-Schooled

Students
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VII.D.17. 7:90 Release During School Hours
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VII.D.18. 7:130 Student Rights and Responsibilities
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VII.D.19. 7:325 Student Fundraising Activities
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VII.D.20. 8:110 Public Suggestions and Concerns
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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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IX. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
Subject:
IX.A. Finance & Facilities Discussion for October BOE Meeting
Description:

3.5 Continue the Building a Better D23 Campaign regarding operational needs and cost reductions.
4.1 Identify reductions in programming and/or personnel to provide operational funds for Full-Day Kindergarten.
4.2 Facilitate Construction design, bid process, and selection of vendors for Eisenhower Addition (FDK) and Phase 2 Windows, Siding, and Doors Project (MacArthur).

The Administrative team and our partners from ARCON have prepared an overview of the financing, projects, and timeline to provide clarity and transparency for the community. We will review updated renderings, discuss the bidding process, and share timelines for design, construction, and potential referendum questions. 
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IX.B. Job Order Contract - FH Paschen - ACTION
Description:
4.2 Facilitate Construction design, bid process, and selection of vendors for Eisenhower Addition (FDK) and Phase 2 Windows, Siding, and Doors Project (MacArthur).
Following discussion with both the Finance and Buildings & Sites Committees and at the September Board meeting, the recommendation is being made to award the Job Order Contract (JOC) in accordance with Illinois School Code, Article 10-20/21 exempting state master contracts and cooperative purchasing from the public bidding process when complying with legal procurement procedures.  This JOC is being recommended to FH Paschen for the Window, Siding, and Door replacement work at MacArthur Middle School, following review of the solicitation as issued by the City of Elmwood Park and approval by the District’s legal team at Kriha Boucek.
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IX.C. Procom Proposals - AiPhone Replacements at Eisenhower & MacArthur - ACTION
Description:
4.3 Implement new guest/visitor management system and develop plans for secure vestibules.
As discussed with Finance and Buildings and Sites Committees, the recommendation is being made to move forward with the replacement of the analog vestibule intercom systems at MacArthur and Eisenhower.
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IX.D. IASB Delegate Selection - ACTION
Description:
At the upcoming Triple I Conference, each District is invited to send one representative to the delegate assembly. Following the selection of our representative tonight, we will meet to review proposed resolutions and bring a recommendation for a directed vote to our November meeting. 
Subject:
IX.E. FY2027 Budget Calendar - ACTION
Description:
4.1 Maintain and monitor annual budget for cost savings opportunities.
The Budget Calendar for FY2027 has been reviewed by the Finance Committee and is attached for Board approval.
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IX.F. Fundraising and Service Projects - ACTION
Description:
1.3 Support the whole child, including the development of social, emotional, and life skills.
The Administration annually shares an overview of fundraising and service learning projects as required by policy.
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IX.G. Summary of Categorical Grants - INFORMATION
Description:
4.1 Maintain and monitor annual budget for cost savings opportunities.
Dr. Curtis has prepared the annual summary of Categorical Grants.  
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IX.H. Compliance with Excess Fund Accumulation Report - Public Act 103-0394 - INFORMATION
Description:
4.1 Maintain and monitor annual budget for cost savings opportunities.
In accordance with Public Act 103-0394, school districts are required to report on the fund balances in the Educational, Operations & Maintenance, and Transportation funds when they are in the process of budget approval. Following Committee approval, this document has been included as an information item.
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IX.I. Annual Communications Update - INFORMATION
Description:
The Administration shares an annual update of communication goals, methods, and frequency.
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X. OLD BUSINESS
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XI. NEW BUSINESS
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XII. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Description:
An executive session is needed for the purpose of discussing personnel. There will be no action following the executive session. 
Subject:
XIII. OPEN SESSION
Subject:
XIV. ADJOURNMENT

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