Meeting Agenda
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - (6:30 p.m.) 
 
2. DISTRICT RECOGNITION
2.a. 2025-26 Lincolnwood School District 74 New Staff Introductions by Principals
 
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 - AUGUST 7, 2025 
4.a.II. Regular Board Meeting - Closed Session Minutes - AUGUST 7, 2025 
 
4.b. EMPLOYMENT MATTERS 
4.b.I. Personnel Report  
4.b.II. New Employment
4.b.II.1. Enesa Dibra, Full-Time Substitute, District Wide, effective August 25, 2025, Class 1, Level 1, $56,683
4.b.II.2. Mine Karatas, Lunch/Recess Supervisor, Rutledge Hall, effective August 27, 2025, $17.00/hr
4.b.II.3. Maria Lamas, Part-Time Kitchen Staff, Lincoln Hall, effective September 22, 2025, $15.61/hr
4.b.II.4. Jena Lazar, Full-Time Substitute, District Wide, effective September 15, 2025, Class 1, Level 1, $56,683
4.b.II.5. Anna Salmon, Full-Time Substitute, District Wide, effective September 8, 2025, Class 1, Level 1, $56,683
 
4.b.III. Resignation
4.b.III.1. Basira Yousafzai, Part-Time Kitchen Staff, Lincoln Hall, effective August 25, 2025
4.b.III.2. Mary Pellicano, Paraprofessional, Rutledge Hall, effective September 12, 2025
 
4.b.IV. FMLA Leave Request
4.b.IV.1. Bennett Nelson, 6th grade Science Teacher, effective August 29, 2025, with an expected return of October 6, 2025
 
4.b.V. Leave of Absence Request
4.b.V.1. Ana Ryan, 7th Grade Language Arts Teacher, effective October 20, 2025, with an expected return November 3, 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 #119 - June 2025
4.c.I.1.(1) Draft - Update
4.c.I.1.(1)(1) 8:80 Gifts to the District
4.c.I.1.(1)(2) 2:130 Board-Superintendent Relationship
4.c.I.1.(1)(3) 7:140 Search and Seizure
4.c.I.1.(1)(4) 7:300 Extracurricular Athletics
 
4.c.I.1.(2) Review & Monitoring
4.c.I.1.(2)(1) 1:10 School District Legal Status
4.c.I.1.(2)(2) 1:20 District Organization, Operations, and Cooperative Agreements
4.c.I.1.(2)(3) 1:30 District Strategic Plan
4.c.I.1.(2)(4) 2:10 School District Governance
4.c.I.1.(2)(5) 4:50 Payment Procedures
4.c.I.1.(2)(6) 4:90 Student Activity and Fiduciary Funds
4.c.I.1.(2)(7) 5:20-E Resolution to Prohibit Sexual Harassment
4.c.I.1.(2)(8) 7:40 Nonpublic School Students, Including Parochial and Home-Schooled Students
4.c.I.1.(2)(9) 7:90 Release During School Hours
4.c.I.1.(2)(10) 2:240 Board Policy Development
4.c.I.1.(2)(11) 5:270 Employment At-Will, Compensation, and Assignment
4.c.I.1.(2)(12) 7:130 Student Rights and Responsibilities
4.c.I.1.(2)(13) 7:325 Student Fundraising Activities
4.c.I.1.(2)(14) 8:110 Public Suggestions and Concerns
 
4.d. Upcoming Staff Development Opportunities
4.d.I. Dr. David L. Russo, IASA 61st Annual Conference, Springfield, IL - September 24-26, 2025
4.e. 2025-2026 Vivi Players 
4.f. Raptor Technologies, LLC Subscription Agreement
4.g. Video Camera Recommendations 2025-2026 School Year
4.h. Renaissance Communication System Installation of Door Access Control Installation 
4.i. 2024-25 Administrator and Teacher Salary and Benefit Report Pursuant to PA 97-256 
4.j. 2024-25 IMRF Salary and Benefits Report Pursuant to PA 97-0609
4.k. MagicSchool AI Purchase for the 2025-2026 School Year
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
 
6. NEW BUSINESS
 
7. COMMUNICATION FROM BOARD MEMBERS  
7.a. NTDSE/District 807: John P. Vranas/Elissa B. Rosenberg
7.b. IASB (Illinois Association of School Boards): Ted Kwon/Jay Oleniczak
7.c. Finance Committee: Jay Oleniczak/Mihra Seta
7.d. Facilities Committee: John P. Vranas/Myra A. Foutris
7.e. Policy Committee: Myra A. Foutris/Ted Kwon  
7.f. President's Report: Peter D. Theodore
7.f.I. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION: Important District Dates
 
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 - JUNE 2025
 
9.c.II. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION/ACTION: Public Hearing and Adoption of the Lincolnwood School District 74 Budget for Fiscal Year 2026 
9.c.III. INFORMATION/ACTION:  Bills Payable in the Amount of $1,020,082.06
Bill Reviewers for the Month: Peter D. Theodore and John P. Vranas
10. AUDIENCE TO VISITORS
 
11. ADJOURNMENT
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: September 4, 2025 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - (6:30 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                              __ Dr. Chris Harmon                         
__  Jordan Stephen                               __ Jackie McGoey               
__  Renee Tolnai                                    __ Erin Curry
 
Subject:
2. DISTRICT RECOGNITION
Subject:
2.a. 2025-26 Lincolnwood School District 74 New Staff Introductions by Principals
 
Attachments:
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 - AUGUST 7, 2025 
Attachments:
Subject:
4.a.II. Regular Board Meeting - Closed Session Minutes - AUGUST 7, 2025 
 
Subject:
4.b. EMPLOYMENT MATTERS 
Subject:
4.b.I. Personnel Report  
Subject:
4.b.II. New Employment
Subject:
4.b.II.1. Enesa Dibra, Full-Time Substitute, District Wide, effective August 25, 2025, Class 1, Level 1, $56,683
Subject:
4.b.II.2. Mine Karatas, Lunch/Recess Supervisor, Rutledge Hall, effective August 27, 2025, $17.00/hr
Subject:
4.b.II.3. Maria Lamas, Part-Time Kitchen Staff, Lincoln Hall, effective September 22, 2025, $15.61/hr
Subject:
4.b.II.4. Jena Lazar, Full-Time Substitute, District Wide, effective September 15, 2025, Class 1, Level 1, $56,683
Subject:
4.b.II.5. Anna Salmon, Full-Time Substitute, District Wide, effective September 8, 2025, Class 1, Level 1, $56,683
 
Subject:
4.b.III. Resignation
Subject:
4.b.III.1. Basira Yousafzai, Part-Time Kitchen Staff, Lincoln Hall, effective August 25, 2025
Subject:
4.b.III.2. Mary Pellicano, Paraprofessional, Rutledge Hall, effective September 12, 2025
 
Subject:
4.b.IV. FMLA Leave Request
Subject:
4.b.IV.1. Bennett Nelson, 6th grade Science Teacher, effective August 29, 2025, with an expected return of October 6, 2025
 
Subject:
4.b.V. Leave of Absence Request
Subject:
4.b.V.1. Ana Ryan, 7th Grade Language Arts Teacher, effective October 20, 2025, with an expected return November 3, 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 #119 - June 2025
Subject:
4.c.I.1.(1) Draft - Update
Subject:
4.c.I.1.(1)(1) 8:80 Gifts to the District
Attachments:
Subject:
4.c.I.1.(1)(2) 2:130 Board-Superintendent Relationship
Attachments:
Subject:
4.c.I.1.(1)(3) 7:140 Search and Seizure
Attachments:
Subject:
4.c.I.1.(1)(4) 7:300 Extracurricular Athletics
 
Attachments:
Subject:
4.c.I.1.(2) Review & Monitoring
Subject:
4.c.I.1.(2)(1) 1:10 School District Legal Status
Attachments:
Subject:
4.c.I.1.(2)(2) 1:20 District Organization, Operations, and Cooperative Agreements
Attachments:
Subject:
4.c.I.1.(2)(3) 1:30 District Strategic Plan
Attachments:
Subject:
4.c.I.1.(2)(4) 2:10 School District Governance
Attachments:
Subject:
4.c.I.1.(2)(5) 4:50 Payment Procedures
Attachments:
Subject:
4.c.I.1.(2)(6) 4:90 Student Activity and Fiduciary Funds
Attachments:
Subject:
4.c.I.1.(2)(7) 5:20-E Resolution to Prohibit Sexual Harassment
Attachments:
Subject:
4.c.I.1.(2)(8) 7:40 Nonpublic School Students, Including Parochial and Home-Schooled Students
Attachments:
Subject:
4.c.I.1.(2)(9) 7:90 Release During School Hours
Attachments:
Subject:
4.c.I.1.(2)(10) 2:240 Board Policy Development
Attachments:
Subject:
4.c.I.1.(2)(11) 5:270 Employment At-Will, Compensation, and Assignment
Attachments:
Subject:
4.c.I.1.(2)(12) 7:130 Student Rights and Responsibilities
Attachments:
Subject:
4.c.I.1.(2)(13) 7:325 Student Fundraising Activities
Attachments:
Subject:
4.c.I.1.(2)(14) 8:110 Public Suggestions and Concerns
 
Attachments:
Subject:
4.d. Upcoming Staff Development Opportunities
Subject:
4.d.I. Dr. David L. Russo, IASA 61st Annual Conference, Springfield, IL - September 24-26, 2025
Description:
The Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education approves all overnight staff development opportunities.
 
Attachments:
Subject:
4.e. 2025-2026 Vivi Players 
Description:
The Facilities Committee concurs with the Administration’s recommendation to the Board of Education to approve this quote to approve the purchase of four Vivi digital devices for $2,148 from September 5, 2025 to September 4, 2028.
 
Attachments:
Subject:
4.f. Raptor Technologies, LLC Subscription Agreement
Description:
The Facilities Committee concurs with the Administration’s recommendation to the Board of Education to approve the contract for Raptor Technologies, LLC for the upgrade to the VisitorSafe Management System in the amount of $2,154 from August 1, 2025 to January 31, 2026.
 
Attachments:
Subject:
4.g. Video Camera Recommendations 2025-2026 School Year
Description:
The Facilities Committee concurs with the Administration’s recommendation to the Board of Education to approve the quotes from CDWG and Renaissance Communication Systems for the installation of the new Video Security systems in the amount not to exceed $135,000.
 
Attachments:
Subject:
4.h. Renaissance Communication System Installation of Door Access Control Installation 
Description:
The Facilities Committee concurs with the Administration’s recommendation to the Board of Education to approve the quote from Renaissance Communication Systems for the upgrade to the door access control system in the amount of $39,100.
 
Attachments:
Subject:
4.i. 2024-25 Administrator and Teacher Salary and Benefit Report Pursuant to PA 97-256 
Description:
Attached to this Executive Summary is the 2024-25 Administrator and Teacher Salary and Benefit Report with the required information to be compliant with PA 97-256.
 
Attachments:
Subject:
4.j. 2024-25 IMRF Salary and Benefits Report Pursuant to PA 97-0609
Description:
Attached to this Executive Summary is the 2024-25 IMRF Salary and Benefits Report with the required information to be compliant with PA 97-0609, as presented.
 
Attachments:
Subject:
4.k. MagicSchool AI Purchase for the 2025-2026 School Year
Description:
The Finance Committee members in attendance stated their support of the Administration’s recommendation to the Board of Education to approve this quote from MagicSchool AI Corporation for the purchase of support and services in the amount of $5,625 from September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026.


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/Elissa B. Rosenberg
Subject:
7.b. IASB (Illinois Association of School Boards): Ted Kwon/Jay Oleniczak
Subject:
7.c. Finance Committee: Jay Oleniczak/Mihra Seta
Subject:
7.d. Facilities Committee: John P. Vranas/Myra A. Foutris
Subject:
7.e. Policy Committee: Myra A. Foutris/Ted Kwon  
Subject:
7.f. President's Report: Peter D. Theodore
Subject:
7.f.I. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION: Important District Dates
 
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 - JUNE 2025
 
Attachments:
Subject:
9.c.II. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION/ACTION: Public Hearing and Adoption of the Lincolnwood School District 74 Budget for Fiscal Year 2026 
Description:
Rationale: The Board of Education must hold a public hearing for audience comments on the budget. The budget must be adopted by the Board of Education by September 30th of each fiscal year.

Public Hearing for Budget Approval for Fiscal Year 2026
   
OPEN PUBLIC HEARING
  
Recommended Motion: I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education open the public hearing regarding the Budget for Lincolnwood School District 74 for the fiscal year July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026. 
  
Motion by member: ______________ Seconded by: ________________
  
AUDIENCE COMMENTS   
   
CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING
  
Recommended Motion: I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education close the public hearing regarding the Budget for Lincolnwood School District 74 for the fiscal year July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026. 
   
Motion by member: __________ Seconded by: _____________
  
BUDGET APPROVAL
    
Recommended Motion: I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education adopt the Budget for Fiscal Year 2026, as recommended by the Finance Committee members in attendance, and as presented. 
  
Motion by member: __________ Seconded by: _____________
 
Attachments:
Subject:
9.c.III. INFORMATION/ACTION:  Bills Payable in the Amount of $1,020,082.06
Bill Reviewers for the Month: Peter D. Theodore 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 $1,020,082.06.

Motion by member: _________________ Seconded by: ________________
 
Attachments:
Subject:
10. AUDIENCE TO VISITORS
 
Subject:
11. 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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