Projector: November 6, 2025 at 7:30 PM - Regular Meeting

Meeting Agenda

1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - (7:30 p.m.)

2. DISTRICT RECOGNITION

2.a. Honoring Lincolnwood School District 74 Retiree

2.a.I. Celeste (CC) Pahos - Todd Hall Paraprofessional

2.b. Lincoln Hall 2026 Spring Musical Announcement

2.c. Curricular Highlight - Rutledge Hall third grade students and their teachers will share highlights from their interdisciplinary dinosaur unit, where reading, science, and hands-on learning come together. From exploring Dinosaurs Before Dark to racing “dinosaurs” and studying fossils, students have brought curiosity and discovery to life. Join us as they showcase their learning and excitement about this engaging study.

3. AUDIENCE TO VISITORS

4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS

5. NEW BUSINESS

6. COMMUNICATION FROM BOARD MEMBERS

6.a. NTDSE/District 807: John P. Vranas/Elissa B. Rosenberg

6.b. IASB (Illinois Association of School Boards): Ted Kwon/Jay Oleniczak

6.c. Finance Committee: Jay Oleniczak/Mihra Seta

6.d. Facilities Committee: John P. Vranas/Myra A. Foutris

6.e. Policy Committee: Myra A. Foutris/Ted Kwon

6.f. President's Report: Peter D. Theodore

6.f.I. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION: Important District Dates

7. COMMUNICATION TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

7.a. LTA (Lincolnwood Teacher Association): Travis DuPriest/Kevin Conley (Co-Presidents)

7.b. LSSU (Lincolnwood Support Staff Union): Tommy Bujnowski (President)

7.c. PALS (People Active with Lincolnwood Schools): Abby Jones (President)

8. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

8.a. Superintendent's Report: Dr. David L. Russo

8.a.I. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION: Official School Board Members Appreciation Day - November 15, 2025

8.a.II. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION: District Updates

8.b. Curriculum and Instruction, Assistant Superintendent's Report: Dr. Dominick M. Lupo

8.b.I. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION: Assessment Report: NWEA/MAP Data and Illinois Report Card Update

8.c. Business and Operations, Business Manager/CSBO: Courtney Whited

8.c.I. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION: Finance Report - AUGUST 2025

8.c.II. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION/ACTION: Approval of the 2025 Estimated Annual Property Tax Levy Resolution & Public Notice

8.c.III. INFORMATION/ACTION: Bills Payable in the Amount of $1,273,104.56
Bills reviewed this month by: Elissa B. Rosenberg and Myra A. Foutris

9. AUDIENCE TO VISITORS

10. RECESS INTO CLOSED SESSION

11. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION/ROLL CALL

12. 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.)

12.a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

12.a.I. Regular Board Meeting Minutes - SEPTEMBER 30, 2025

12.a.II. Regular Board Meeting - Closed Session Minutes - SEPTEMBER 30, 2025

12.b. EMPLOYMENT MATTERS

12.b.I. Personnel Report

12.b.II. New Employment

12.b.II.1. Michael Yim, Paraprofessional, Rutledge Hall, effective October 6, 2025, $17.83/hr

12.b.II.2. Tara Khezeran, Part-Time Kitchen Staff, Lincoln Hall, effective October 9, 2025, $15.61/hr

12.b.II.3. Mary Pellicano, Paraprofessional, Rutledge Hall, effective October 14, 2025, $17.92/hr

12.b.II.4. Steven Tracy, Building & Grounds Engineer, Rutledge Hall, effective October 27, 2025, $32.53/hr

12.b.III. Retirement

12.b.III.1. Celeste Pahos, Paraprofessional, Todd Hall, effective October 31, 2025

12.b.IV. FMLA Leave Request

12.b.IV.1. Mauvette Johnson, one to one nurse/Instructional Assistant, Rutledge Hall, effective September 29, 2025

12.b.V. Leave Request

12.b.V.1. Nicole Lorusso, Paraprofessional, Lincoln Hall, effective January 5, 2026 with a return date of April 27, 2026

12.c. Upcoming Staff Development Opportunities

12.c.I. Amy Cattapan, 6th Grade Language Arts/Reading, National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) Convention, Denver, CO., November 20-23, 2025

12.c.II. Hillary Schroer, Rutledge Hall Music Teacher, Illinois Music Educators Conference (IMEC), Peoria, IL, January 29-31, 2026

12.d. Annual BAS Renewal with Everest

12.e. Pitney Bowes Postage Meter Lease Renewal

12.f. Fiscal Years 2026 - 2030 Annual Audit Services

12.g. Fiscal Years 2026 - 2030 Annual Actuarial Report Services

12.h. PSACG Waiver Request- FY26 Facilities Rental Fees

13. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION/ACTION: Children’s Care & Development Center, Inc. Lease Extension

14. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION/ACTION: Ballot Referendum Language — Resolution providing for and requiring the submission of the proposition of issuing $12,100,000 School Building Bonds to the voters of the District at the general primary election to be held on the 17th day of March 2026.

15. ADJOURNMENT

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Meeting:	November 6, 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 __ Dr. Chris Harmon __ Jordan Stephen __ Jackie McGoey __ Renee Tolnai __ Erin Curry
Subject:	2. DISTRICT RECOGNITION
Subject:	2.a. Honoring Lincolnwood School District 74 Retiree
Subject:	2.a.I. Celeste (CC) Pahos - Todd Hall Paraprofessional
Subject:	2.b. Lincoln Hall 2026 Spring Musical Announcement
Subject:	2.c. Curricular Highlight - Rutledge Hall third grade students and their teachers will share highlights from their interdisciplinary dinosaur unit, where reading, science, and hands-on learning come together. From exploring Dinosaurs Before Dark to racing “dinosaurs” and studying fossils, students have brought curiosity and discovery to life. Join us as they showcase their learning and excitement about this engaging study.
Subject:	3. AUDIENCE TO VISITORS
Subject:	4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Subject:	5. NEW BUSINESS
Subject:	6. COMMUNICATION FROM BOARD MEMBERS
Subject:	6.a. NTDSE/District 807: John P. Vranas/Elissa B. Rosenberg
Subject:	6.b. IASB (Illinois Association of School Boards): Ted Kwon/Jay Oleniczak
Subject:	6.c. Finance Committee: Jay Oleniczak/Mihra Seta
Subject:	6.d. Facilities Committee: John P. Vranas/Myra A. Foutris
Subject:	6.e. Policy Committee: Myra A. Foutris/Ted Kwon
Subject:	6.f. President's Report: *Peter D. Theodore*
Subject:	6.f.I. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION: Important District Dates
Subject:	7. COMMUNICATION TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Subject:	7.a. LTA (Lincolnwood Teacher Association): Travis DuPriest/Kevin Conley (Co-Presidents)
Subject:	7.b. LSSU (Lincolnwood Support Staff Union): Tommy Bujnowski (President)
Subject:	7.c. PALS (People Active with Lincolnwood Schools): Abby Jones (President)
Subject:	8. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Subject:	8.a. Superintendent's Report: Dr. David L. Russo
Subject:	8.a.I. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION: Official School Board Members Appreciation Day - November 15, 2025
Subject:	8.a.II. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION: District Updates
Subject:	8.b. Curriculum and Instruction, Assistant Superintendent's Report: Dr. Dominick M. Lupo
Subject:	8.b.I. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION: Assessment Report: NWEA/MAP Data and Illinois Report Card Update
Attachments: 2025 Data Presentation.pptx 2025 Data Presentation.pptx 10/29/2025 at 3:13 PM
Subject:	8.c. Business and Operations, Business Manager/CSBO: *Courtney Whited*
Subject:	8.c.I. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION: Finance Report - AUGUST 2025
Attachments: 1_SD74 AUG 2025 STATEMENT OF POSITION 1_SD74 AUG 2025 STATEMENT OF POSITION 10/22/2025 at 11:08 AM
Subject:	8.c.II. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION/ACTION: Approval of the 2025 Estimated Annual Property Tax Levy Resolution & Public Notice
Description: Rationale: The Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education approves the estimated annual Property Tax Levy Resolution & Public Notice Recommended Motion: I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education approve the 2025 Estimated Annual Property Tax Levy Resolution & Public Notice, as presented and as supported by the Finance Committee. Motion by member:_____________Seconded by:_______________
Attachments: 7_2025 Levy Estimate OCT FiCM 7_2025 Levy Estimate OCT FiCM 10/23/2025 at 9:40 PM 7a_Estimated Levy 2025 NOV BOE 7a_Estimated Levy 2025 NOV BOE 10/23/2025 at 9:40 PM 7b_SD74 JUN 2025 FB w Cash 7b_SD74 JUN 2025 FB w Cash 10/23/2025 at 9:40 PM 7c_SD74 AUG 2025 FB w Cash 7c_SD74 AUG 2025 FB w Cash 10/23/2025 at 9:40 PM 7d_Estimated Levy 2025 SD74 Certificate 7d_Estimated Levy 2025 SD74 Certificate 10/23/2025 at 9:40 PM REVISED_ 7e_Estimated 2025 SD74 Tax Levy Resolution and Notice (1) REVISED_ 7e_Estimated 2025 SD74 Tax Levy Resolution and Notice (1) 11/4/2025 at 9:42 AM
Subject:	8.c.III. INFORMATION/ACTION: Bills Payable in the Amount of $1,273,104.56 Bills reviewed this month by: Elissa B. Rosenberg and Myra A. Foutris
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 $1,273,104.56. Motion by member: _________________ Seconded by: ________________
Attachments: AP_LIST_OCT_2025 AP_LIST_OCT_2025 10/23/2025 at 8:09 AM Bill_Report_October_2025 Bill_Report_October_2025 10/23/2025 at 8:09 AM
Subject:	9. AUDIENCE TO VISITORS
Subject:	10. 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)(6) - the setting of a price for sale or lease of property owned by the District. Motion by member:_________________ Seconded by:________________
Subject:	11. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION/ROLL CALL
Description: Recommended Motion: I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education reconvene to open session. Motion by member:________________ Seconded by:_________________ ROLL CALL __ Myra A. Foutris __ Ted Kwon __ Jay Oleniczak __ Elissa B. Rosenberg __ Mihra Seta __ Peter D. Theodore __ John P. Vranas
Subject:	12. 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:	12.a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Subject:	12.a.I. Regular Board Meeting Minutes - SEPTEMBER 30, 2025
Attachments: 9_30_25_BOE_Minutes_FINAL 9_30_25_BOE_Minutes_FINAL 10/8/2025 at 11:39 AM
Subject:	12.a.II. Regular Board Meeting - Closed Session Minutes - SEPTEMBER 30, 2025
Subject:	12.b. EMPLOYMENT MATTERS
Subject:	12.b.I. Personnel Report
Subject:	12.b.II. New Employment
Subject:	12.b.II.1. Michael Yim, Paraprofessional, Rutledge Hall, effective October 6, 2025, $17.83/hr
Subject:	12.b.II.2. Tara Khezeran, Part-Time Kitchen Staff, Lincoln Hall, effective October 9, 2025, $15.61/hr
Subject:	12.b.II.3. Mary Pellicano, Paraprofessional, Rutledge Hall, effective October 14, 2025, $17.92/hr
Subject:	12.b.II.4. Steven Tracy, Building & Grounds Engineer, Rutledge Hall, effective October 27, 2025, $32.53/hr
Subject:	12.b.III. Retirement
Subject:	12.b.III.1. Celeste Pahos, Paraprofessional, Todd Hall, effective October 31, 2025
Subject:	12.b.IV. FMLA Leave Request
Subject:	12.b.IV.1. Mauvette Johnson, one to one nurse/Instructional Assistant, Rutledge Hall, effective September 29, 2025
Subject:	12.b.V. Leave Request
Subject:	12.b.V.1. Nicole Lorusso, Paraprofessional, Lincoln Hall, effective January 5, 2026 with a return date of April 27, 2026
Subject:	12.c. Upcoming Staff Development Opportunities
Description: The Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education approves all overnight conferences.
Subject:	12.c.I. Amy Cattapan, 6th Grade Language Arts/Reading, National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) Convention, Denver, CO., November 20-23, 2025
Attachments: cattapan cattapan 10/7/2025 at 9:55 AM
Subject:	12.c.II. Hillary Schroer, Rutledge Hall Music Teacher, Illinois Music Educators Conference (IMEC), Peoria, IL, January 29-31, 2026
Attachments: schroer schroer 10/22/2025 at 10:38 AM
Subject:	12.d. Annual BAS Renewal with Everest
Description: The Facilities Committee concurs with the Administration’s recommendation to the Board of Education to accept this Agreement from Everest Energy and Control Technologies, LLC to continue Annual BAS Maintenance and Support in the amount of $9,464 from January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026.
Attachments: 2_BAS Renewal Everest 2026 2_BAS Renewal Everest 2026 10/23/2025 at 9:36 PM 2a_SD74 BAS Preventive Maintenance 2026 2a_SD74 BAS Preventive Maintenance 2026 10/23/2025 at 9:36 PM
Subject:	12.e. Pitney Bowes Postage Meter Lease Renewal
Description: The Finance Committee concurs with the Administration’s recommendation to the Board of Education to approve this Agreement from Pitney Bowes for postage meter leasing in the amount of $9,625.80 for 60 months beginning January 7, 2026.
Attachments: 2_Pitney Bowes Lease Renewal.docx 2_Pitney Bowes Lease Renewal.docx 10/29/2025 at 8:32 AM 2a_Pitney Bowes SD74 JAN 2026 - DEC 2030 2a_Pitney Bowes SD74 JAN 2026 - DEC 2030 10/23/2025 at 9:36 PM
Subject:	12.f. Fiscal Years 2026 - 2030 Annual Audit Services
Description: The Finance Committee concurs with the Administration’s recommendation to the Board of Education to approve this Letter of Engagement from Lauterbach & Amen, LLP for annual audit services averaging $33,550 per year for five (5) fiscal years from 2026 through 2030.
Attachments: 3_Auditor Letter of Engagement 2026-2030 3_Auditor Letter of Engagement 2026-2030 10/23/2025 at 9:37 PM 3a_Lincolnwood SD74 - AFR GAGAS - 5yrs_06-2026_06-2030 3a_Lincolnwood SD74 - AFR GAGAS - 5yrs_06-2026_06-2030 10/23/2025 at 9:37 PM 3b_Audit & Actuary Services Summary 3b_Audit & Actuary Services Summary 10/23/2025 at 9:37 PM
Subject:	12.g. Fiscal Years 2026 - 2030 Annual Actuarial Report Services
Description: The Finance Committee concurs with the Administration’s recommendation to the Board of Education to approve the Letter of Engagement from Lauterbach & Amen, LLP for annual actuarial services at cost totaling $17,890 for five (5) fiscal years from 2026 through 2030.
Attachments: 4_Actuary Services Letter of Engagement 2026-2030 4_Actuary Services Letter of Engagement 2026-2030 10/23/2025 at 9:38 PM 4a_School District Contract Certification - LSD74 - Lauterbach 2025 OPEB 4a_School District Contract Certification - LSD74 - Lauterbach 2025 OPEB 10/23/2025 at 9:38 PM
Subject:	12.h. PSACG Waiver Request- FY26 Facilities Rental Fees
Description: The Finance Committee concurs with the Administration’s recommendation to the Board of Education to maintain Class IV facility rental fee rates during fiscal year 2025-26 for West Loop Soccer Club doing business as Paris Saint-Germain Academy Chicago (PSGAC). 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: 5_PSACG Request for Waiver of FY26 Rental Fees 5_PSACG Request for Waiver of FY26 Rental Fees 10/23/2025 at 9:38 PM 5a_Letter to Finance Committee 5a_Letter to Finance Committee 10/23/2025 at 9:38 PM 5b_NonProfit 5b_NonProfit 10/23/2025 at 9:39 PM
Subject:	13. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION/ACTION: Children’s Care & Development Center, Inc. Lease Extension
Description: Rationale: The Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education sets the price for sale or lease of property owned by the District. Recommended Motion: I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education approve the lease extension with Children’s Care & Development Center, Inc. from July 1, 2026 through May 31, 2027 at a total rental payment of $94,215 or $8,565 per month. Motion by member:_________________ Seconded by:________________
Attachments: 6_ES_CCDC Lease Extension_October Finance 6_ES_CCDC Lease Extension_October Finance 10/23/2025 at 9:39 PM 6a_CCDC Lease Extension 05312027 6a_CCDC Lease Extension 05312027 10/23/2025 at 9:39 PM
Subject:	14. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION/ACTION: Ballot Referendum Language — Resolution providing for and requiring the submission of the proposition of issuing $12,100,000 School Building Bonds to the voters of the District at the general primary election to be held on the 17th day of March 2026.
Description: Rationale: The Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education approves the Election Resolution. Recommended Motion: I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education approves a Resolution *(with Option A language or Option B language)* providing for and requiring the submission of the proposition of issuing $12,100,000 School Building Bonds to the voters of the District at the general primary election to be held on the 17th day of March 2026. Motion by member:_______________ Seconded by:________________
Attachments: Election Resolution (Option A) 4908-3867-7364 v1 Election Resolution (Option A) 4908-3867-7364 v1 10/29/2025 at 11:56 AM Election Resolution (Option B) 4898-7229-1188 v1 Election Resolution (Option B) 4898-7229-1188 v1 10/29/2025 at 11:56 AM
Subject:	15. ADJOURNMENT
Description: Recommended Motion: I move to adjourn the Regular meeting of the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education. 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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