Meeting Agenda
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - (7:30 p.m.) 
 
2. DISTRICT RECOGNITION
2.a. Curricular Highlight - PE in Motion: Foundations for Skills, Fun, and Movement
This year, our PE program energized students through skill-building, creative activities like Cosmic Bowling and Spooky PE, and impactful additions like Gaga Ball—thanks to PALS support. From Wellness Day to pickleball, we’ve woven together skills, academics, and fun to lay strong foundations for lifelong fitness activities and game play. Rutledge Hall is excited to bring a group of students to share their experience navigating all of these exciting opportunities this year!
 
2.b. National Spanish Exam Award Winners - The National Spanish Exam (NSE) is an online, motivational competition that recognizes, stimulates, and promotes students’ linguistic competence and proficiency in Spanish.
 
2.c. Village of Lincolnwood - 2025 Vehicle Sticker Artwork Winner - Rimsha S., 7th Grade
 
2.d. Honoring Lincolnwood School District 74 Retirees
3. AUDIENCE TO VISITORS
 
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.)       
 
4.a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
4.a.I. Regular Board Meeting Minutes - MAY 1, 2025
 
4.b. EMPLOYMENT MATTERS
4.b.I. Personnel Report  
4.b.II. New Employment
4.b.II.1. Bailey Room, 1st Grade Teacher, Todd Hall, effective August 25, 2025, Class 3, Level 1, $66,683
4.b.II.2. Jennifer Pelleymounter, 2nd Grade Teacher, Todd Hall, effective August 25, 2025, Class 1, Level 6, $64,170
4.b.II.3. Hannah Fox, 7th Grade Social Studies Teacher, Lincoln Hall, effective August 25, 2025 Class 1, Level 2, $58,060
4.b.II.4. Christine McGowan, 4th Grade Teacher, Rutledge Hall, effective August 25, 2025, Class 1, Level 4, $60,999
4.b.II.5. Elizabeth Reese, 5th Grade Teacher, Rutledge Hall, effective August 25, 2025, Class 3, Level 1, $66,683
 
4.b.III. Retirement
4.b.III.1. Siham Younan, Paraprofessional, Todd Hall, effective June 12, 2025
4.b.III.2. Carol Krikorian, School Administrative Assistant, Lincoln Hall, effective August 14, 2026
4.b.III.3. Robin Mann, Interventionist, Lincoln Hall, effective the end of the 2028-2029 school year
 
4.b.IV. Resignation
4.b.IV.1. Natalie Shmoon, Lunch/Recess Supervisor, Rutledge Hall, effective May 2, 2025
4.b.IV.2. Elvira Delovic, Paraprofessional, Todd Hall, effective May 30, 2025
4.b.IV.3. Allison Chambers, Paraprofessional, Rutledge Hall, effective May 5, 2025
 
4.b.V. FMLA Leave Request
4.b.V.1. Kelly McDermott, 3rd Grade Teacher, Rutledge Hall, effective on or about  August 31, 2025, with an expected return date of December 1, 2025
4.b.V.2. Jennifer Savage, 2nd Grade Teacher, Todd Hall, effective May 22, 2025
 
4.c. Policy 
4.c.I. Consent Only - Policies Excluded from 1st Reading for Approval* *These policies are excluded from 1st Reading because they only involve changes in citations or immediate compliance with the law or Illinois School Code. 
 
4.c.I.1. Press Plus Issue #118 - April 2025
4.c.I.1.(1) Draft - Update
4.c.I.1.(1)(1) 4:15 Identity Protection
4.c.I.1.(1)(2) 4:80 Accounting and Audits
4.c.I.1.(1)(3) 5:20 Workplace Harassment Prohibited
4.c.I.1.(1)(4) 5:60 Expenses
4.c.I.1.(1)(5) 7:10 Equal Educational Opportunities
4.c.I.1.(1)(6) 7:20 Harassment of Students Prohibited

4.c.I.1.(1)(7) 2:260 Uniform Grievance Procedure
4.c.I.1.(1)(8) 5:100 Staff Development Program
4.c.I.1.(1)(9) 7:180 Prevention of and Response to Bullying, Intimidation, and Harassment
4.c.I.1.(1)(10) 7:185 Teen Dating Violence Prohibited
4.c.I.1.(1)(11) 7:210 Expulsion Procedures
4.c.I.1.(1)(12) 7:310 Restrictions on Publications; Elementary Schools

4.c.I.1.(1)(13) 7:340 Student Records
4.c.I.1.(2) Draft Update - Rewritten
4.c.I.1.(2)(1) 2:265 Title IX Grievance Procedure
 
4.d. Donation from ROSE Foundation
4.e. Donation from ROSE Foundation to Rutledge Hall
4.f. FY26 Workers’ Compensation Insurance Coverage from IPRF
4.g. 2025-26 Collective Liability Insurance Cooperative (CLIC) Property/Casualty and Fiduciary Liability Insurance Renewal
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
 
6. NEW BUSINESS
 
7. COMMUNICATION FROM BOARD MEMBERS  
7.a. NTDSE/District 807: John P. Vranas
7.b. IASB (Illinois Association of School Boards): Jay Oleniczak/Myra A. Foutris
7.c. Finance Committee: Peter D. Theodore/Jay Oleniczak
7.d. Facilities Committee: John P. Vranas
7.e. Policy Committee: Myra A. Foutris  
7.e.I. 1st Reading by the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education 
7.e.I.1. Press Plus Issue #118 - April 2025
7.e.I.1.(1) Draft - Update
7.e.I.1.(1)(1) 5:10 Equal Employment Opportunity and Minority Recruitment
7.e.I.1.(1)(2) 7:60 Residence
7.e.I.1.(1)(3) 7:70 Attendance and Truancy

7.e.I.1.(1)(4) 6:150 Home and Hospital Instruction
7.e.I.1.(1)(5) 6:235 Access to Electronic Networks
7.e.I.1.(1)(6) 7:190 Student Behavior
7.e.I.1.(1)(7) 7:200 Suspension Procedures
7.e.I.1.(1)(8) 7:250 Student Support Services
7.e.I.1.(1)(9) 7:270 Administering Medicines to Students
7.e.I.1.(2) Draft Update - New
7.e.I.1.(2)(1) 7:255 Students Who are Parents, Expectant Parents, or Victims of Domestic or Sexual Violence
 
7.f. President's Report: Peter D. Theodore
7.f.I. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION: Important District Dates
 
7.f.II. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION/ACTION: Final Committee Appointments
 
8. COMMUNICATION TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
8.a. LTA (Lincolnwood Teacher Association): Travis DuPriest/Kevin Conley (Co-Presidents)
8.b. LSSU (Lincolnwood Support Staff Union): Tommy Bujnowski (President) 
8.c. PALS (People Active with Lincolnwood Schools): Abby Jones (President)
 
9. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
9.a. Superintendent's Report: Dr. David L. Russo
9.a.I. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION: District Updates
 
9.b. Curriculum and Instruction, Assistant Superintendent's Report: Dr. Dominick M. Lupo 
9.b.I. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION: Curriculum Department Update
 
9.c. Business and Operations, Business Manager/CSBO: Courtney Whited
9.c.I. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION: Finance Report - MARCH 2025
 
9.c.II. INFORMATION/ACTION:  Bills Payable in the Amount of $2,756,603.07
Bills reviewed this month by: Ted Kwon and John P. Vranas
10. AUDIENCE TO VISITORS
 
11. RECESS INTO CLOSED SESSION 
12. ADJOURNMENT
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: June 5, 2025 at 7:30 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - (7:30 p.m.) 
 
Description:
__ Myra A. Foutris
__ Ted Kwon           
__ Jay Oleniczak
__ Elissa B. Rosenberg
__ Mihra Seta  
__ 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
 
Subject:
2. DISTRICT RECOGNITION
Subject:
2.a. Curricular Highlight - PE in Motion: Foundations for Skills, Fun, and Movement
This year, our PE program energized students through skill-building, creative activities like Cosmic Bowling and Spooky PE, and impactful additions like Gaga Ball—thanks to PALS support. From Wellness Day to pickleball, we’ve woven together skills, academics, and fun to lay strong foundations for lifelong fitness activities and game play. Rutledge Hall is excited to bring a group of students to share their experience navigating all of these exciting opportunities this year!
 
Subject:
2.b. National Spanish Exam Award Winners - The National Spanish Exam (NSE) is an online, motivational competition that recognizes, stimulates, and promotes students’ linguistic competence and proficiency in Spanish.
 
Description:
Eighth-Graders:
Joaquin V. - Perfect Score 
Arman D. - Honorifico
Samuel (Noah) E. - Bronce
Nathan V. - Honorifico
Simra M. - Oro 
Alondra G. - Oro 
 
Subject:
2.c. Village of Lincolnwood - 2025 Vehicle Sticker Artwork Winner - Rimsha S., 7th Grade
 
Subject:
2.d. Honoring Lincolnwood School District 74 Retirees
Description:
Sharon McAdams - Todd Hall 1st Grade Teacher
Jennifer Tunelius - Rutledge Hall Reading Interventionist
Tracey Uruba - Lincoln Hall EL Teacher
 
Subject:
3. AUDIENCE TO VISITORS
 
Subject:
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.)       
 
Subject:
4.a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Subject:
4.a.I. Regular Board Meeting Minutes - MAY 1, 2025
 
Attachments:
Subject:
4.b. EMPLOYMENT MATTERS
Subject:
4.b.I. Personnel Report  
Subject:
4.b.II. New Employment
Subject:
4.b.II.1. Bailey Room, 1st Grade Teacher, Todd Hall, effective August 25, 2025, Class 3, Level 1, $66,683
Subject:
4.b.II.2. Jennifer Pelleymounter, 2nd Grade Teacher, Todd Hall, effective August 25, 2025, Class 1, Level 6, $64,170
Subject:
4.b.II.3. Hannah Fox, 7th Grade Social Studies Teacher, Lincoln Hall, effective August 25, 2025 Class 1, Level 2, $58,060
Subject:
4.b.II.4. Christine McGowan, 4th Grade Teacher, Rutledge Hall, effective August 25, 2025, Class 1, Level 4, $60,999
Subject:
4.b.II.5. Elizabeth Reese, 5th Grade Teacher, Rutledge Hall, effective August 25, 2025, Class 3, Level 1, $66,683
 
Subject:
4.b.III. Retirement
Subject:
4.b.III.1. Siham Younan, Paraprofessional, Todd Hall, effective June 12, 2025
Subject:
4.b.III.2. Carol Krikorian, School Administrative Assistant, Lincoln Hall, effective August 14, 2026
Subject:
4.b.III.3. Robin Mann, Interventionist, Lincoln Hall, effective the end of the 2028-2029 school year
 
Subject:
4.b.IV. Resignation
Subject:
4.b.IV.1. Natalie Shmoon, Lunch/Recess Supervisor, Rutledge Hall, effective May 2, 2025
Subject:
4.b.IV.2. Elvira Delovic, Paraprofessional, Todd Hall, effective May 30, 2025
Subject:
4.b.IV.3. Allison Chambers, Paraprofessional, Rutledge Hall, effective May 5, 2025
 
Subject:
4.b.V. FMLA Leave Request
Subject:
4.b.V.1. Kelly McDermott, 3rd Grade Teacher, Rutledge Hall, effective on or about  August 31, 2025, with an expected return date of December 1, 2025
Subject:
4.b.V.2. Jennifer Savage, 2nd Grade Teacher, Todd Hall, effective May 22, 2025
 
Subject:
4.c. Policy 
Subject:
4.c.I. Consent Only - Policies Excluded from 1st Reading for Approval* *These policies are excluded from 1st Reading because they only involve changes in citations or immediate compliance with the law or Illinois School Code. 
 
Subject:
4.c.I.1. Press Plus Issue #118 - April 2025
Subject:
4.c.I.1.(1) Draft - Update
Subject:
4.c.I.1.(1)(1) 4:15 Identity Protection
Attachments:
Subject:
4.c.I.1.(1)(2) 4:80 Accounting and Audits
Attachments:
Subject:
4.c.I.1.(1)(3) 5:20 Workplace Harassment Prohibited
Attachments:
Subject:
4.c.I.1.(1)(4) 5:60 Expenses
Attachments:
Subject:
4.c.I.1.(1)(5) 7:10 Equal Educational Opportunities
Attachments:
Subject:
4.c.I.1.(1)(6) 7:20 Harassment of Students Prohibited
Attachments:
Subject:

4.c.I.1.(1)(7) 2:260 Uniform Grievance Procedure
Attachments:
Subject:
4.c.I.1.(1)(8) 5:100 Staff Development Program
Attachments:
Subject:
4.c.I.1.(1)(9) 7:180 Prevention of and Response to Bullying, Intimidation, and Harassment
Attachments:
Subject:
4.c.I.1.(1)(10) 7:185 Teen Dating Violence Prohibited
Attachments:
Subject:
4.c.I.1.(1)(11) 7:210 Expulsion Procedures
Attachments:
Subject:
4.c.I.1.(1)(12) 7:310 Restrictions on Publications; Elementary Schools
Attachments:
Subject:

4.c.I.1.(1)(13) 7:340 Student Records
Attachments:
Subject:
4.c.I.1.(2) Draft Update - Rewritten
Subject:
4.c.I.1.(2)(1) 2:265 Title IX Grievance Procedure
 
Attachments:
Subject:
4.d. Donation from ROSE Foundation
Description:
The Finance Committee members in attendance stated their support of the Administration’s recommendation to the Board of Education to accept the donation of $100 from the Recognize Our Staff’s Excellence (ROSE) Foundation.
 
Attachments:
Subject:
4.e. Donation from ROSE Foundation to Rutledge Hall
Description:
The Finance Committee members in attendance stated their support of the Administration’s recommendation to the Board of Education to accept the donation of $100 from the Recognize Our Staff’s Excellence (ROSE) Foundation.
 
Attachments:
Subject:
4.f. FY26 Workers’ Compensation Insurance Coverage from IPRF
Description:
The Finance Committee members in attendance stated their support of the Administration’s recommendation to the Board of Education to accept Workers’ Compensation Insurance Coverage from the Illinois Public Risk Fund in the amount of $69,623 for the period beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026.
 
Attachments:
Subject:
4.g. 2025-26 Collective Liability Insurance Cooperative (CLIC) Property/Casualty and Fiduciary Liability Insurance Renewal
Description:
The Finance Committee members in attendance stated their support of the Administration’s recommendation to the Board of Education to issue a payment to CLIC for Fiscal Year 2026  Property/Casualty and Fiduciary Liability insurance in the amount of $114,111.


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:_________________
 
Attachments:
Subject:
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
 
Subject:
6. NEW BUSINESS
 
Subject:
7. COMMUNICATION FROM BOARD MEMBERS  
Subject:
7.a. NTDSE/District 807: John P. Vranas
Subject:
7.b. IASB (Illinois Association of School Boards): Jay Oleniczak/Myra A. Foutris
Subject:
7.c. Finance Committee: Peter D. Theodore/Jay Oleniczak
Subject:
7.d. Facilities Committee: John P. Vranas
Subject:
7.e. Policy Committee: Myra A. Foutris  
Subject:
7.e.I. 1st Reading by the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education 
Subject:
7.e.I.1. Press Plus Issue #118 - April 2025
Subject:
7.e.I.1.(1) Draft - Update
Subject:
7.e.I.1.(1)(1) 5:10 Equal Employment Opportunity and Minority Recruitment
Attachments:
Subject:
7.e.I.1.(1)(2) 7:60 Residence
Attachments:
Subject:
7.e.I.1.(1)(3) 7:70 Attendance and Truancy
Attachments:
Subject:

7.e.I.1.(1)(4) 6:150 Home and Hospital Instruction
Attachments:
Subject:
7.e.I.1.(1)(5) 6:235 Access to Electronic Networks
Attachments:
Subject:
7.e.I.1.(1)(6) 7:190 Student Behavior
Attachments:
Subject:
7.e.I.1.(1)(7) 7:200 Suspension Procedures
Attachments:
Subject:
7.e.I.1.(1)(8) 7:250 Student Support Services
Attachments:
Subject:
7.e.I.1.(1)(9) 7:270 Administering Medicines to Students
Attachments:
Subject:
7.e.I.1.(2) Draft Update - New
Subject:
7.e.I.1.(2)(1) 7:255 Students Who are Parents, Expectant Parents, or Victims of Domestic or Sexual Violence
 
Attachments:
Subject:
7.f. President's Report: Peter D. Theodore
Subject:
7.f.I. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION: Important District Dates
 
Subject:
7.f.II. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION/ACTION: Final Committee Appointments
 
Description:

                                                Delegate/Chair   Alternate/Co-chair

District 807/NTDSE:                __________      __________

IASB Representative:              __________     __________

Facilities Committee:               __________     __________
Members:
 

Finance Committee:                __________     __________
Members:
 

Policy Committee:                   __________     __________
Members:

Rationale: The Board of Education President makes all Board Committee and Liaison Appointments, subject to Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education approval.

Recommended Motion: I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education approve the final Committee appointments without objection.

Motion by member:_____________ Seconded by:________________
 
Subject:
8. COMMUNICATION TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Subject:
8.a. LTA (Lincolnwood Teacher Association): Travis DuPriest/Kevin Conley (Co-Presidents)
Subject:
8.b. LSSU (Lincolnwood Support Staff Union): Tommy Bujnowski (President) 
Subject:
8.c. PALS (People Active with Lincolnwood Schools): Abby Jones (President)
 
Subject:
9. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Subject:
9.a. Superintendent's Report: Dr. David L. Russo
Subject:
9.a.I. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION: District Updates
 
Subject:
9.b. Curriculum and Instruction, Assistant Superintendent's Report: Dr. Dominick M. Lupo 
Subject:
9.b.I. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION: Curriculum Department Update
 
Subject:
9.c. Business and Operations, Business Manager/CSBO: Courtney Whited
Subject:
9.c.I. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION: Finance Report - MARCH 2025
 
Attachments:
Subject:
9.c.II. INFORMATION/ACTION:  Bills Payable in the Amount of $2,756,603.07
Bills reviewed this month by: Ted Kwon and John P. Vranas
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 $2,756,603.07.

Motion by member: _________________ Seconded by: ________________
 
Attachments:
Subject:
10. AUDIENCE TO VISITORS
 
Subject:
11. RECESS INTO CLOSED SESSION 
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)(11) - Pending or Imminent Litigation.

Motion by member:_________________ Seconded by:________________
 
Subject:
12. ADJOURNMENT
Description:

Motion by member: _______________ Seconded by: _________________
 

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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