Meeting Agenda
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - (7:30 p.m.) 
 
2. AUDIENCE TO VISITORS
 
3. 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.)       
 
3.a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
3.a.I. Regular Board Meeting Minutes - DECEMBER 4, 2025
 
3.b. EMPLOYMENT MATTERS
3.b.I. Personnel Report 
3.b.II. New Employment
3.b.II.1. Claire Kitchens, Paraprofessional, Lincoln Hall, effective January 5, 2026 - April 27, 2026, $17.83/hr
3.b.III. Resignation
3.b.III.1. Mine Karatas, Lunch/Recess Supervisor, Rutledge Hall, effective December 18, 2025
 
3.c. Policy 
3.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. 
3.c.I.1. Press Plus Issue #120 - October 2025
3.c.I.1.(1) Draft - Update
3.c.I.1.(1)(1) 7:70 Attendance and Truancy
3.c.I.1.(1)(2) 5:100 Staff Development Program
3.c.I.1.(1)(3) 5:190 Certification
3.c.I.1.(1)(4) 5:200 Terms and Conditions of Employment and Dismissal
3.c.I.1.(1)(5) 5:220 Substitute Teachers
3.c.I.1.(1)(6) 5:280 Duties and Qualifications
3.c.I.1.(1)(7) 5:300 Schedules and Employment Year
3.c.I.1.(1)(8) 6:130 Program for the Gifted
3.c.I.1.(1)(9) 6:160 English Learners
3.c.I.1.(1)(10) 6:260 Complaints About Curriculum, Instructional Materials, and Programs
3.c.I.1.(1)(11) 6:315 High School Credit for Students Who Qualify
3.c.I.1.(1)(12) 7:290 Suicide and Depression Awareness and Prevention
3.c.I.1.(1)(13) 7:310 Restrictions on Publications; Elementary Schools
3.c.I.1.(1)(14) 7:340 Student Records
3.c.I.1.(2) Draft Update - Rewritten
3.c.I.1.(2)(1) 7:150 Agency and Law Enforcement Requests
 
3.c.II. 2nd Reading/Adoption of Policy 
3.c.II.1. Press Plus Issue #120 - October 2025
3.c.II.1.(1) Draft - Update
3.c.II.1.(1)(1) 4:30 Revenue and Investments
3.c.II.1.(1)(2) 5:10 Equal Employment Opportunity and Minority Recruitment
3.c.II.1.(1)(3) 6:60 Curriculum Content
3.c.II.1.(1)(4) 2:270 Discrimination and Harassment on the Basis of Race, Color, and National Origin Prohibited
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.e.I. 1st Reading by the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education 
6.e.I.1. Press Plus Issue #120 - October 2025
6.e.I.1.(1) Draft - Update

6.e.I.1.(1)(1) 4:80 Accounting and Audits
6.e.I.1.(1)(2) 7:180 Prevention of and Response to Bullying, Intimidation, and Harassment
6.e.I.1.(1)(3) 7:190 Student Behavior
 
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/ACTION: The Barry and Taffy Berger Foundation Donation
8.a.II. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION: 2024-2029 Strategic Plan Board of Education Update 
 
8.a.III. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION: District Updates
 
8.b. Curriculum and Instruction, Assistant Superintendent's Report: Dr. Dominick M. Lupo 
8.b.I. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION: Curriculum Department Update
 
8.c. Business and Operations, Business Manager/CSBO: Courtney Whited
8.c.I. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION: Finance Report - OCTOBER 2025
 
8.c.II. INFORMATION/ACTION:  Bills Payable in the Amount of $2,239,397.74
Bills reviewed this month by: Ted Kwon and Peter D. Theodore
9. AUDIENCE TO VISITORS
 
10. RECESS INTO CLOSED SESSION  
11. ADJOURNMENT
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: January 8, 2026 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
__  Dr. Aliaa Ibrahim                             __ Joseph Segreti    
__  Jennifer Ruttkay                              __ Dr. Chris Harmon                         
__  Jordan Stephen                               __ Jackie McGoey               
__  Renee Tolnai                                    __ Erin Curry
 
Subject:
2. AUDIENCE TO VISITORS
 
Subject:
3. 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:
3.a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Subject:
3.a.I. Regular Board Meeting Minutes - DECEMBER 4, 2025
 
Attachments:
Subject:
3.b. EMPLOYMENT MATTERS
Subject:
3.b.I. Personnel Report 
Subject:
3.b.II. New Employment
Subject:
3.b.II.1. Claire Kitchens, Paraprofessional, Lincoln Hall, effective January 5, 2026 - April 27, 2026, $17.83/hr
Subject:
3.b.III. Resignation
Subject:
3.b.III.1. Mine Karatas, Lunch/Recess Supervisor, Rutledge Hall, effective December 18, 2025
 
Subject:
3.c. Policy 
Subject:
3.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:
3.c.I.1. Press Plus Issue #120 - October 2025
Subject:
3.c.I.1.(1) Draft - Update
Subject:
3.c.I.1.(1)(1) 7:70 Attendance and Truancy
Attachments:
Subject:
3.c.I.1.(1)(2) 5:100 Staff Development Program
Attachments:
Subject:
3.c.I.1.(1)(3) 5:190 Certification
Attachments:
Subject:
3.c.I.1.(1)(4) 5:200 Terms and Conditions of Employment and Dismissal
Attachments:
Subject:
3.c.I.1.(1)(5) 5:220 Substitute Teachers
Attachments:
Subject:
3.c.I.1.(1)(6) 5:280 Duties and Qualifications
Attachments:
Subject:
3.c.I.1.(1)(7) 5:300 Schedules and Employment Year
Attachments:
Subject:
3.c.I.1.(1)(8) 6:130 Program for the Gifted
Attachments:
Subject:
3.c.I.1.(1)(9) 6:160 English Learners
Attachments:
Subject:
3.c.I.1.(1)(10) 6:260 Complaints About Curriculum, Instructional Materials, and Programs
Attachments:
Subject:
3.c.I.1.(1)(11) 6:315 High School Credit for Students Who Qualify
Attachments:
Subject:
3.c.I.1.(1)(12) 7:290 Suicide and Depression Awareness and Prevention
Attachments:
Subject:
3.c.I.1.(1)(13) 7:310 Restrictions on Publications; Elementary Schools
Attachments:
Subject:
3.c.I.1.(1)(14) 7:340 Student Records
Attachments:
Subject:
3.c.I.1.(2) Draft Update - Rewritten
Subject:
3.c.I.1.(2)(1) 7:150 Agency and Law Enforcement Requests
 
Attachments:
Subject:
3.c.II. 2nd Reading/Adoption of Policy 
Subject:
3.c.II.1. Press Plus Issue #120 - October 2025
Subject:
3.c.II.1.(1) Draft - Update
Subject:
3.c.II.1.(1)(1) 4:30 Revenue and Investments
Attachments:
Subject:
3.c.II.1.(1)(2) 5:10 Equal Employment Opportunity and Minority Recruitment
Attachments:
Subject:
3.c.II.1.(1)(3) 6:60 Curriculum Content
Attachments:
Subject:
3.c.II.1.(1)(4) 2:270 Discrimination and Harassment on the Basis of Race, Color, and National Origin Prohibited
Description:

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:
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.e.I. 1st Reading by the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education 
Subject:
6.e.I.1. Press Plus Issue #120 - October 2025
Subject:
6.e.I.1.(1) Draft - Update
Subject:

6.e.I.1.(1)(1) 4:80 Accounting and Audits
Attachments:
Subject:
6.e.I.1.(1)(2) 7:180 Prevention of and Response to Bullying, Intimidation, and Harassment
Attachments:
Subject:
6.e.I.1.(1)(3) 7:190 Student Behavior
 
Attachments:
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/ACTION: The Barry and Taffy Berger Foundation Donation
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:___________
 
Attachments:
Subject:
8.a.II. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION: 2024-2029 Strategic Plan Board of Education Update 
 
Attachments:
Subject:
8.a.III. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION: District Updates
 
Subject:
8.b. Curriculum and Instruction, Assistant Superintendent's Report: Dr. Dominick M. Lupo 
Subject:
8.b.I. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION: Curriculum Department Update
 
Subject:
8.c. Business and Operations, Business Manager/CSBO: Courtney Whited
Subject:
8.c.I. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION: Finance Report - OCTOBER 2025
 
Attachments:
Subject:
8.c.II. INFORMATION/ACTION:  Bills Payable in the Amount of $2,239,397.74
Bills reviewed this month by: Ted Kwon and Peter D. Theodore
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 $2,239,397.74.

Motion by member: _________________ Seconded by: ________________
 
Attachments:
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, 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2) - Collective Negotiating and 
5 ILCS 120/2(c)(10) - The placement of individual students in special education programs and other matters relating to individual students.

Motion by member:_________________ Seconded by:________________
 
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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