Meeting Agenda
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - (7:30 p.m.) 
 
2. DISTRICT RECOGNITION
2.a. Curricular Highlight - Lincoln Hall Principal Mark Atkinson and Assistant Principal Joe Segreti will introduce seventh-grade Spanish teacher Michelle Lange and eighth-grade Humanities teacher Annalise Bordenet, along with students from Lincoln Hall's STAR Club (Students Taking Active Responsibility) to highlight projects completed throughout the year. 
 
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 - JANUARY 8, 2026 
4.a.II. Regular Board Meeting - Closed Session Minutes - JANUARY 8, 2026
 
4.b. EMPLOYMENT MATTERS
4.b.I. Personnel Report  
4.b.II. Resignation
4.b.II.1. Chris Harmon, Principal, Todd Hall, effective June 30, 2026
 
4.b.III. New Employment
4.b.III.1. Toni Giovannini, 12-week Social Worker, Lincoln Hall, effective January 26, 2026, $364.38/per day
 
4.b.IV. FMLA Leave Request
4.b.IV.1. Megan McCormick, Special Education Teacher, Lincoln Hall, effective January 5, 2026
4.b.IV.2. Amanda Hasdoo, Full-Time Substitute, District Wide, effective on or about April 16, 2026
4.b.IV.3. Carly DeNoi, Social Worker, Lincoln Hall, effective January 26, 2026
 
4.c. POLICY
4.c.I. 2nd Reading/Adoption of Policy 
4.c.I.1. Press Plus Issue #120 - October 2025
4.c.I.1.(1) Draft - Update

4.c.I.1.(1)(1) 4:80 Accounting and Audits
4.c.I.1.(1)(2) 7:180 Prevention of and Response to Bullying, Intimidation, and Harassment
4.c.I.1.(1)(3) 7:190 Student Behavior
 
4.d. Inspirit AI Summer Program Facilities Rental Fees
4.e. 2026-27 School Fees Draft
4.f. Post-Issuance Tax Compliance Reports
4.g. Renaissance Communication System Installation of Data Rack
4.h. PPO Medical Plan Enhancement
4.i. Digitizing District and Student Records – Cross Rhodes Print & Technologies
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
 
7.f.II. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION/ACTION: Bi-Annual Review of Closed Meeting Minutes
7.f.III. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION/ACTION: Destruction of Closed Meeting Audio Recordings
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: NTDSE Programming Presentation 
 
9.a.II. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION: District Updates
 
9.a.III. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION/ACTION: 2026-2027 Parent-Student Handbook Changes
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 - NOVEMBER 2025 
 
9.c.II. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION/ACTION: Replacement of Rutledge Hall Storm Sump Pumps
9.c.III. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION/ACTION: Renaissance Communication System Installation of Door Access Control - Lincoln Hall Auditorium Doors
9.c.IV. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION/ACTION: Property Tax Bill Delay Resolution Draft
9.c.V. INFORMATION/ACTION:  Bills Payable in the Amount of $1,193,719.10
Bills reviewed this month by: Elissa B. Rosenberg and Myra A. Foutris
10. AUDIENCE TO VISITORS
 
11. RECESS INTO CLOSED SESSION 
12. ADJOURNMENT
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: February 5, 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. DISTRICT RECOGNITION
Subject:
2.a. Curricular Highlight - Lincoln Hall Principal Mark Atkinson and Assistant Principal Joe Segreti will introduce seventh-grade Spanish teacher Michelle Lange and eighth-grade Humanities teacher Annalise Bordenet, along with students from Lincoln Hall's STAR Club (Students Taking Active Responsibility) to highlight projects completed throughout the year. 
 
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 - JANUARY 8, 2026 
Attachments:
Subject:
4.a.II. Regular Board Meeting - Closed Session Minutes - JANUARY 8, 2026
 
Subject:
4.b. EMPLOYMENT MATTERS
Subject:
4.b.I. Personnel Report  
Subject:
4.b.II. Resignation
Subject:
4.b.II.1. Chris Harmon, Principal, Todd Hall, effective June 30, 2026
 
Subject:
4.b.III. New Employment
Subject:
4.b.III.1. Toni Giovannini, 12-week Social Worker, Lincoln Hall, effective January 26, 2026, $364.38/per day
 
Subject:
4.b.IV. FMLA Leave Request
Subject:
4.b.IV.1. Megan McCormick, Special Education Teacher, Lincoln Hall, effective January 5, 2026
Subject:
4.b.IV.2. Amanda Hasdoo, Full-Time Substitute, District Wide, effective on or about April 16, 2026
Subject:
4.b.IV.3. Carly DeNoi, Social Worker, Lincoln Hall, effective January 26, 2026
 
Subject:
4.c. POLICY
Subject:
4.c.I. 2nd Reading/Adoption of Policy 
Subject:
4.c.I.1. Press Plus Issue #120 - October 2025
Subject:
4.c.I.1.(1) Draft - Update
Subject:

4.c.I.1.(1)(1) 4:80 Accounting and Audits
Attachments:
Subject:
4.c.I.1.(1)(2) 7:180 Prevention of and Response to Bullying, Intimidation, and Harassment
Attachments:
Subject:
4.c.I.1.(1)(3) 7:190 Student Behavior
 
Attachments:
Subject:
4.d. Inspirit AI Summer Program Facilities Rental Fees
Description:
The Finance Committee members in attendance did not state their support of the Administration’s recommendation to the Board of Education for Inspirit AI’s classroom rental fee reduction to $500 total per classroom in exchange for reduced student programs costs with scholarships, as presented.
 
Attachments:
Subject:
4.e. 2026-27 School Fees Draft
Description:
The Finance Committee members in attendance stated their support for the Administration’s recommendation to the Board of Education to approve the 2026-27 School Fee Schedule, as presented.
 
Attachments:
Subject:
4.f. Post-Issuance Tax Compliance Reports
Description:
The Finance Committee members in attendance stated their support for the Administration’s recommendation to the Board of Education to accept the findings contained in the Post-Issuance Tax Compliance Reports. The Post-Issuance Tax Compliance Report will be placed on the Board of Education agenda for approval at the February 5, 2026 meeting.
 
Attachments:
Subject:
4.g. Renaissance Communication System Installation of Data Rack
Description:
The Finance Committee members in attendance stated their support for the Administration’s recommendation to the Board of Education to approve the quote from Renaissance Communication Systems for the installation of a network rack at Rutledge Hall in the amount of $4,800.
 
Attachments:
Subject:
4.h. PPO Medical Plan Enhancement
Description:
The Finance Committee members in attendance stated their support of the Administration's recommendation to the Board of Education for a 0.42% increase on the District’s share of the Fiscal Year 2027 PPO costs to add preventive care benefits at an estimated annual increase of $8,700.
 
Attachments:
Subject:
4.i. Digitizing District and Student Records – Cross Rhodes Print & Technologies
Description:
The Finance Committee members in attendance stated their support for the Administration’s recommendation to the Board of Education to approve the estimate from Cross Rhodes Print & Technologies for digitizing District and student records in an amount not to exceed $7,000.

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:
7.f.II. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION/ACTION: Bi-Annual Review of Closed Meeting Minutes
Description:
Rationale: The Board of Education semi-annually reviews Closed Session minutes per 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(21) and Board Policy 2:220.

Recommended Motion: I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education authorize the release of certain closed session minutes, as listed in the attachment between September 1, 2016 to November 6, 2025, which were reviewed by the Board of Education and recommended by the Secretary of the Board of Education, as no longer needing confidential treatment.

Motion by member:______________ Seconded by:_________________
 
Attachments:
Subject:
7.f.III. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION/ACTION: Destruction of Closed Meeting Audio Recordings
Description:
Rationale: The Board of Education approves the destruction of particular closed meeting recording(s) that are at least 18 months old and for which approved minutes of the closed meeting already exist, per 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(21) and Board Policy 2:220.

Recommended Motion: I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education authorize the destruction of certain closed session audio recordings, as listed on the attachment, which were held prior to July 31, 2024, and for which approved minutes already exist, as reviewed by the Board of Education and recommended by the Secretary of the Board of Education.

Motion by member: _____________ Seconded by: _______________
 
Attachments:
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: NTDSE Programming Presentation 
 
Attachments:
Subject:
9.a.II. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION: District Updates
 
Subject:
9.a.III. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION/ACTION: 2026-2027 Parent-Student Handbook Changes
Description:
Rationale: The Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education approves all revisions to the District Parent-Student Handbook.

Recommended Motion: I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education adopt changes to the 2026-2027 Parent-Student Handbook, as presented.

Motion by member:______________ Seconded by:_________________
 
Attachments:
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 - NOVEMBER 2025 
 
Attachments:
Subject:
9.c.II. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION/ACTION: Replacement of Rutledge Hall Storm Sump Pumps
Description:
Rationale: The Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education approves all contracts over $10,000.

Recommended Motion: I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education approve the proposal from DeFranco Plumbing, Inc. for Rutledge Hall’s storm pump replacement in the amount of $17,314, as presented.

Motion by member:____________Seconded by:___________
 
Attachments:
Subject:
9.c.III. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION/ACTION: Renaissance Communication System Installation of Door Access Control - Lincoln Hall Auditorium Doors
Description:
Rationale: The Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education approves all contracts over $10,000.

Recommended Motion: I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education approve the quote from Renaissance Communication Systems for the upgrade of three doors into the current door access control system in the amount of $11,700, as presented.

Motion by member:____________Seconded by:___________
 
Attachments:
Subject:
9.c.IV. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION/ACTION: Property Tax Bill Delay Resolution Draft
Description:
Rationale: The Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education approves all Resolutions.

Recommended Motion: I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education adopt a Resolution calling on the Cook County Treasurer and other Cook County officials responsible for the issuance of property tax bills to resolve systemic issues, as presented.

Motion by member:_______________ Seconded by:________________
 
Attachments:
Subject:
9.c.V. INFORMATION/ACTION:  Bills Payable in the Amount of $1,193,719.10
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 $1,193,719.10.

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, 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2) - Collective Negotiating and 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(9) - Student Disciplinary Cases.

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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