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Meeting Agenda
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1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - (7:30 p.m.)
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2. DISTRICT RECOGNITION
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2.a. Curricular Highlight - On November 22, 2024, 8th grade and kindergarten students came together for the first of three Team-Up events, engaging in activities centered on social studies and math themes. Together, they created hand turkeys to share what they were grateful for and crafted friendship bracelets to practice pattern recognition, applying skills from Carnegie Math lessons. This meaningful collaboration fostered connection and community, perfectly reflecting our mission: One campus, one community, preparing, inspiring, and empowering learners; one moment at a time.
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3. AUDIENCE TO VISITORS
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4. INFORMATION/ACTION: CONSENT AGENDA
(Any member of the Board wishing to vote separately on a Consent Agenda item should request removal of that item from the Consent Agenda.) |
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4.a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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4.a.I. Regular Board Meeting Minutes - DECEMBER 5, 2024
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4.a.II. Regular Board Meeting - Closed Session Minutes - DECEMBER 5, 2024
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4.b. EMPLOYMENT MATTERS
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4.b.I. Personnel Report
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4.b.II. New Employment
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4.b.II.1. BasiraYousafzai, Part-Time Kitchen Staff, Lincoln Hall, effective December 12, 2024, $15.23/hr
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4.b.II.2. Uzma Ali, Paraprofessional, Todd Hall, effective January 6, 2025, $17.40/hr
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4.b.II.3. Jenna George, Full Time Substitute, District Wide, effective December 16, 2024, Class 1, Level 1, $54,015/Pro-rated
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4.b.III. FMLA Leave Request
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4.b.III.1. Mark Laske, Instructional Coach, Todd Hall, effective November 19, 2024, with an expected return March 4, 2025
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4.b.III.2. Allison Chambers, Paraprofessional, Rutledge Hall, effective on or about February 14, 2025, with an expected return May 19, 2025
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4.b.III.3. Andrew Almer, 6th Grade Math Teacher, effective December 2, 2024, with an expected return date of March 10, 2025
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4.c. POLICY
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4.c.I. 2nd Reading/Adoption of Policy
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4.c.I.1. Press Plus #117 - October 2024
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4.c.I.1.(1) Draft Update
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4.c.I.1.(1)(1) 4:30 Revenue and Investments
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4.c.I.1.(1)(2) 6:60 Curriculum Content
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4.c.I.1.(1)(3) 2:120 Board Member Development
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4.c.I.1.(1)(4) 6:270 Guidance and Counseling Program
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4.d. 2025-26 School Fees Draft
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4.e. Upcoming Staff Development Opportunities
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4.e.I. Illinois Music Educators Conference (IMEC), January 30-31, 2025, in Peoria, IL for Rutledge Hall Music Teacher Hillary Schroer
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4.f. Rutledge Hall Audio Video Upgrade
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5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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6. NEW BUSINESS
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7. COMMUNICATION FROM BOARD MEMBERS
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7.a. NTDSE/District 807: John P. Vranas/Kevin Daly
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7.b. IASB (Illinois Association of School Boards): Jay Oleniczak/Myra A. Foutris
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7.c. Finance Committee: Peter D. Theodore/Jay Oleniczak
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7.d. Facilities Committee: John P. Vranas/Rupal Shah Mandal
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7.e. Policy Committee: Rupal Shah Mandal/Myra A. Foutris
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7.f. President's Report: Kevin Daly
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8. COMMUNICATION TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
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8.a. LTA (Lincolnwood Teacher Association): Travis DuPriest/Kevin Conley (Co-Presidents)
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8.b. LSSU (Lincolnwood Support Staff Union): Tommy Bujnowski (President)
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8.c. PALS (People Active with Lincolnwood Schools): Stacey Johnson (President)
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9. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
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9.a. Superintendent's Report: Dr. David L. Russo
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9.a.I. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION/ACTION: The Barry and Taffy Berger Foundation Donation Approval
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9.a.II. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION: District Updates
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9.b. Curriculum and Instruction, Assistant Superintendent's Report: Dr. Dominick M. Lupo
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9.b.I. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION: Curriculum Department Update
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9.c. Business and Operations, Business Manager/CSBO: Courtney Whited
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9.c.I. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION: Finance Report - OCTOBER 2024
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9.c.II. INFORMATION/ACTION: Bills Payable in the Amount of $2,593,116.86
Bills reviewed this month by: Peter D. Theodore and Rupal Shah Mandal |
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10. AUDIENCE TO VISITORS
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11. RECESS INTO CLOSED SESSION
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12. ADJOURNMENT
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Agenda Item Details
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| Meeting: | January 9, 2025 at 7:30 PM - Regular Meeting | |
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1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - (7:30 p.m.)
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Description:
__ Kevin Daly
__ Myra A. Foutris __ Ted Kwon __ Jay Oleniczak __ Rupal Shah Mandal __ Peter D. Theodore __ John P. Vranas ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM MEMBERS __ Dr. David. L. Russo __ Dr. Dominick M. Lupo __ Courtney Whited __ Mark Atkinson __ Aliaa Ibrahim __ Joseph Segreti __ Jennifer Ruttkay __ Chris Harmon __ Jordan Stephen __ Jackie McGoey __ Renee Tolnai __ Erin Curry |
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2. DISTRICT RECOGNITION
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2.a. Curricular Highlight - On November 22, 2024, 8th grade and kindergarten students came together for the first of three Team-Up events, engaging in activities centered on social studies and math themes. Together, they created hand turkeys to share what they were grateful for and crafted friendship bracelets to practice pattern recognition, applying skills from Carnegie Math lessons. This meaningful collaboration fostered connection and community, perfectly reflecting our mission: One campus, one community, preparing, inspiring, and empowering learners; one moment at a time.
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3. AUDIENCE TO VISITORS
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4. INFORMATION/ACTION: CONSENT AGENDA
(Any member of the Board wishing to vote separately on a Consent Agenda item should request removal of that item from the Consent Agenda.) |
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4.a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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4.a.I. Regular Board Meeting Minutes - DECEMBER 5, 2024
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4.a.II. Regular Board Meeting - Closed Session Minutes - DECEMBER 5, 2024
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4.b. EMPLOYMENT MATTERS
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4.b.I. Personnel Report
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4.b.II. New Employment
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4.b.II.1. BasiraYousafzai, Part-Time Kitchen Staff, Lincoln Hall, effective December 12, 2024, $15.23/hr
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4.b.II.2. Uzma Ali, Paraprofessional, Todd Hall, effective January 6, 2025, $17.40/hr
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4.b.II.3. Jenna George, Full Time Substitute, District Wide, effective December 16, 2024, Class 1, Level 1, $54,015/Pro-rated
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4.b.III. FMLA Leave Request
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4.b.III.1. Mark Laske, Instructional Coach, Todd Hall, effective November 19, 2024, with an expected return March 4, 2025
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4.b.III.2. Allison Chambers, Paraprofessional, Rutledge Hall, effective on or about February 14, 2025, with an expected return May 19, 2025
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4.b.III.3. Andrew Almer, 6th Grade Math Teacher, effective December 2, 2024, with an expected return date of March 10, 2025
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4.c. POLICY
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4.c.I. 2nd Reading/Adoption of Policy
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4.c.I.1. Press Plus #117 - October 2024
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4.c.I.1.(1) Draft Update
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4.c.I.1.(1)(1) 4:30 Revenue and Investments
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4.c.I.1.(1)(2) 6:60 Curriculum Content
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4.c.I.1.(1)(3) 2:120 Board Member Development
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4.c.I.1.(1)(4) 6:270 Guidance and Counseling Program
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4.d. 2025-26 School Fees Draft
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Description:
The Finance Committee members in attendance stated their support of the Administrative recommendation to the Board of Education to approve the 2025-26 School Fee Schedule, as presented.
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4.e. Upcoming Staff Development Opportunities
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4.e.I. Illinois Music Educators Conference (IMEC), January 30-31, 2025, in Peoria, IL for Rutledge Hall Music Teacher Hillary Schroer
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4.f. Rutledge Hall Audio Video Upgrade
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Description:
The Finance Committee members in attendance stated their support of the Administrative recommendation to the Board of Education to approve this quote from Moonlight AV for the purchase and installation of equipment for the modernization of the Rutledge Hall Gymnasium and MPR in the amount of $44,478.03.
Rationale: As part of the Regular meeting, the Board of Education routinely approves minutes, personnel items, Board policies, and routine business matters. Recommended Motion: I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education approves those items on the Consent Agenda as appear above. Motion by member:_______________ Seconded by:________________ |
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5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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6. NEW BUSINESS
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7. COMMUNICATION FROM BOARD MEMBERS
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7.a. NTDSE/District 807: John P. Vranas/Kevin Daly
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7.b. IASB (Illinois Association of School Boards): Jay Oleniczak/Myra A. Foutris
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7.c. Finance Committee: Peter D. Theodore/Jay Oleniczak
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7.d. Facilities Committee: John P. Vranas/Rupal Shah Mandal
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7.e. Policy Committee: Rupal Shah Mandal/Myra A. Foutris
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7.f. President's Report: Kevin Daly
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8. COMMUNICATION TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
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8.a. LTA (Lincolnwood Teacher Association): Travis DuPriest/Kevin Conley (Co-Presidents)
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8.b. LSSU (Lincolnwood Support Staff Union): Tommy Bujnowski (President)
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8.c. PALS (People Active with Lincolnwood Schools): Stacey Johnson (President)
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9. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
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9.a. Superintendent's Report: Dr. David L. Russo
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9.a.I. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION/ACTION: The Barry and Taffy Berger Foundation Donation Approval
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Description:
Rationale: The Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education must approve all donations to the District.
Recommended Motion: I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education accept this donation from the Barry and Taffy Berger Foundation in the amount of $75,000, as presented. Motion by member:____________Seconded by:___________ |
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9.a.II. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION: District Updates
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9.b. Curriculum and Instruction, Assistant Superintendent's Report: Dr. Dominick M. Lupo
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9.b.I. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION: Curriculum Department Update
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9.c. Business and Operations, Business Manager/CSBO: Courtney Whited
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9.c.I. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION: Finance Report - OCTOBER 2024
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Attachments:
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9.c.II. INFORMATION/ACTION: Bills Payable in the Amount of $2,593,116.86
Bills reviewed this month by: Peter D. Theodore and Rupal Shah Mandal |
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Description:
Rationale: The Board of Education routinely reviews and approves invoices and bills.
Recommended Motion: I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education approve invoices and bills in the amount of $2,593,116.86. Motion by member: ________________ Seconded by: ________________ |
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10. AUDIENCE TO VISITORS
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11. RECESS INTO CLOSED SESSION
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Description:
I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education recess into Closed Session for the purposes of: 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1), amended by P.A. 101-459 - Personnel and 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2) - Collective Negotiating.
Motion by member:_________________ Seconded by:________________ |
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12. ADJOURNMENT
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Description:
Motion by member: _______________ Seconded by: _________________ |
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Dr. David L. Russo, Superintendent of Schools Lincolnwood School District 74 is subject to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who require certain accommodations in order to allow them to observe and/or participate in this meeting, or who have questions regarding the accessibility of this meeting or facility, are requested to contact the District Office at 847-675-8234 promptly to allow Lincolnwood School District 74 to make reasonable accommodations for those persons. |
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