Meeting Agenda
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - (7:30 p.m.)
2. DISTRICT RECOGNITION 
2.a. Curricular Highlight - The District’s journey through EL highlights students’ experiences in the English Learner program, with a focus on the intermediate years at Rutledge Hall. The presentation reflects on students’ starting points, their growth in language proficiency and confidence, and the milestones achieved along the way. Through the voices of students and teachers, we celebrate progress and reaffirm our commitment to access, opportunity, and academic achievement—recognizing multilingualism as a powerful asset that strengthens both our learners and our school community.
 
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 - FEBRUARY 5, 2026
4.a.II. Regular Board Meeting - Closed Session Minutes - FEBURARY 5, 2026
 
4.b. EMPLOYMENT MATTERS
4.b.I. Personnel Report  
4.b.II. Resignation
4.b.II.1. Yolanda Santos, Paraprofessional, Lincoln Hall, effective February 20, 2026
4.b.III. Retirement
4.b.III.1. Julie Hammel, 3rd Grade Teacher, Rutledge Hall, effective the end of the 2029-2030 school year.
4.b.IV. FMLA Leave Request
4.b.IV.1. Bennett Nelson, 6th Grade Science Teacher, Lincoln Hall, effective March 13, 2026, with an expected return of May 4, 2026
4.b.IV.2. Ana Ryan, 7th Grade Language Arts Teacher, Lincoln Hall, effective January 20, 2026
 
4.c. Adding Vanguard to SD74’s SRA Offerings
4.d. PowerSchool Multi-Year Contract Agreement
4.e. Student 1:1 Technology Refresh For 2026-2027 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.a.II. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION/ACTION: Color Portraits, Inc. Contract for 2026-2027 School Year
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 - DECEMBER 2025
 
9.c.II. INFORMATION/ACTION:  Bills Payable in the Amount of $937,150.78
Bills reviewed this month by: Jay Oleniczak and Mihra Seta
10. AUDIENCE TO VISITORS
 
11. RECESS INTO CLOSED SESSION 
12. ADJOURNMENT
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: March 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 - The District’s journey through EL highlights students’ experiences in the English Learner program, with a focus on the intermediate years at Rutledge Hall. The presentation reflects on students’ starting points, their growth in language proficiency and confidence, and the milestones achieved along the way. Through the voices of students and teachers, we celebrate progress and reaffirm our commitment to access, opportunity, and academic achievement—recognizing multilingualism as a powerful asset that strengthens both our learners and our school community.
 
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.)       
 
Description:

 
Subject:
4.a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Subject:
4.a.I. Regular Board Meeting Minutes - FEBRUARY 5, 2026
Attachments:
Subject:
4.a.II. Regular Board Meeting - Closed Session Minutes - FEBURARY 5, 2026
 
Subject:
4.b. EMPLOYMENT MATTERS
Subject:
4.b.I. Personnel Report  
Subject:
4.b.II. Resignation
Subject:
4.b.II.1. Yolanda Santos, Paraprofessional, Lincoln Hall, effective February 20, 2026
Subject:
4.b.III. Retirement
Subject:
4.b.III.1. Julie Hammel, 3rd Grade Teacher, Rutledge Hall, effective the end of the 2029-2030 school year.
Subject:
4.b.IV. FMLA Leave Request
Subject:
4.b.IV.1. Bennett Nelson, 6th Grade Science Teacher, Lincoln Hall, effective March 13, 2026, with an expected return of May 4, 2026
Subject:
4.b.IV.2. Ana Ryan, 7th Grade Language Arts Teacher, Lincoln Hall, effective January 20, 2026
 
Subject:
4.c. Adding Vanguard to SD74’s SRA Offerings
Description:
The Finance Committee members in attendance supported the Administration’s recommendation to the Board of Education to approve this Agreement to offer Vanguard for Supplemental Retirement Accounts to eligible SD74  employees beginning Spring 2026 at no cost to the District.
 
Attachments:
Subject:
4.d. PowerSchool Multi-Year Contract Agreement
Description:
The Finance Committee members in attendance supported the Administration’s recommendation to the Board of Education to approve the presented multi-year contracts for PowerSchool products for SIS Maintenance and Support, and Registration Maintenance from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2031.
 
Attachments:
Subject:
4.e. Student 1:1 Technology Refresh For 2026-2027 School Year
Description:
The Finance Committee members in attendance supported the Administration’s recommendation to the Board of Education to continue with the replacement of District equipment in an amount not to exceed $127,000. 

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:
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.a.II. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION/ACTION: Color Portraits, Inc. Contract for 2026-2027 School Year
Description:
Rationale: The Lincolnwood School District 74 Board approves all contracts.

Recommended Motion: I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education approve the Contract from Color Portraits, Inc., and its employees, for school photos in the 2026-2027 school year, as recommended by the Administration, and 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 - DECEMBER 2025
 
Attachments:
Subject:
9.c.II. INFORMATION/ACTION:  Bills Payable in the Amount of $937,150.78
Bills reviewed this month by: Jay Oleniczak and Mihra Seta
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 $937,150.78.

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)(10) - the placement of individual students in special education programs and other matters relating to individual students.

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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