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Meeting Agenda
I. ROLL CALL - 6:00 P.M. - BOARD ROOM
II. CLOSED SESSION - 6:00 P.M. - CONFERENCE ROOM
II.A. The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees/coaches.
II.B. Collective negotiating matters between the Board of Education and its employees or their representatives.
III. TRUTH-IN-TAXATION HEARING - 6:15 P.M. - BOARD ROOM
IV. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG - 6:30 P.M. -BOARD ROOM
V. APPROVE THE AGENDA
VI. OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC INPUT
VI.A. Tom Reedy - Stifel (Outstanding Debt and Refunding Overview)
VII. CONSENT AGENDA ACTION ITEMS
VII.A. Approval of Minutes
VII.A.1. Regular Meeting of November 18, 2024
VII.A.2. Closed Meeting of November 18, 2024
VII.B. Administrators' Reports
VII.B.1. Building Principals' Reports
VII.B.2. Technology Director's Report
VII.B.3. Curriculum Director's Report
VII.B.4. Superintendent's Report
VII.C. Treasurer's Report
VII.D. Bills and Payroll
VII.E. Imprest Fund
VII.F. Monthly Financial Report
VII.G. Student Activity Fund Reports
VII.H. Additions to the 2024-2025 Substitute List
VII.I. Fundraisers
VII.J. Facility Use
VII.K. Donations
VII.L. Sale or Disposal of Property No Longer Needed for School Purposes
VII.M. Approve the Second Reading and Adoption of Board Policies as Amended and Presented during their First Reading
  1. 2:105 – Ethics and Gift Ban
  2. 2:120 – Board Member Development
  3. 4:30 – Revenue and Investments
  4. 4:60 – Purchases and Contracts
  5. 4:150 – Facility Management and Building Programs
  6. 4:170 - Safety
  7. 5:10 – Equal Employment Opportunity and Minority Recruitment
  8. 5:20 – Workplace Harassment Prohobited
  9. 5:90 – Abused and Neglected Child Reporting
  10. 5:120 – Employee Ethics; Code of Professional Conduct; and Conflict of Interest
  11. 5:125 – Personal Technology and Social Media; Usage and Conduct
  12. 5:230 – Maintaining Student Discipline
  13. 6:60 – Curriculum Content
  14. 6:135 – Accelerated Placement Program
  15. 6:270 – Guidance and Counseling Program
  16. 7:10 – Equal Educational Opportunities
  17. 7:100 – Health, Eye, and Dental Examinations; Immunizations; and Exclusion of Students
  18. 7:200 – Suspension Procedures
  19. 8:10 – Connection with the Community
VIII. OTHER ACTION ITEMS
VIII.A. Approve Consent Agenda Items
VIII.B. Personnel
VIII.B.1. Resignations or Terminations
VIII.B.1.a. One WMS Wrestling Coach
VIII.B.2. Retirements
VIII.B.2.a. One Bruning Secretary
VIII.B.3. Leaves of Absence
VIII.B.4. Reassignments
VIII.B.5. Recommendations for Employment
VIII.B.5.a. One WHS Assistant Boys' Basketball Coach
VIII.B.5.b. One WMS Assistant Wrestling Coach
VIII.B.5.c. One Volunteer WHS Girls' Soccer Coach
VIII.C. Approve Resolution 14-24; Certification of 2024 Levy
VIII.D. Adopt the Revised Memorandum of Understanding with Joliet Junior College for Dual Credit Courses
IX. DISCUSSION ITEMS - PRESIDENT'S PREROGATIVE
X. CORRESPONDENCE
XI. ADJOURN
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: December 9, 2024 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
I. ROLL CALL - 6:00 P.M. - BOARD ROOM
Subject:
II. CLOSED SESSION - 6:00 P.M. - CONFERENCE ROOM
Description:
To discuss in closed session and to take action in open session:
Subject:
II.A. The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees/coaches.
Subject:
II.B. Collective negotiating matters between the Board of Education and its employees or their representatives.
Subject:
III. TRUTH-IN-TAXATION HEARING - 6:15 P.M. - BOARD ROOM
Subject:
IV. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG - 6:30 P.M. -BOARD ROOM
Subject:
V. APPROVE THE AGENDA
Description:
It is my recommendation that the Board approve the agenda for the regular meeting of the Board of Education of Wilmington Community School District No. 209-U, for Monday, December 9, 2024.
Subject:
VI. OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC INPUT
Subject:
VI.A. Tom Reedy - Stifel (Outstanding Debt and Refunding Overview)
Subject:
VII. CONSENT AGENDA ACTION ITEMS
Subject:
VII.A. Approval of Minutes
Description:
It is my recommendation that you approve the following minutes as presented:
Subject:
VII.A.1. Regular Meeting of November 18, 2024
Subject:
VII.A.2. Closed Meeting of November 18, 2024
Subject:
VII.B. Administrators' Reports
Description:
It is my recommendation that you approve the Building Principals', Technology Director's, Curriculum Director's, and Superintendent's Reports, as presented.
Subject:
VII.B.1. Building Principals' Reports
Description:
Mrs. Beth Norman
Mr. Kevin Mikuce
Mr. Adam Spicer
Mr. Scott Maupin
Subject:
VII.B.2. Technology Director's Report
Description:
Mr. Mark Langusch
Subject:
VII.B.3. Curriculum Director's Report
Description:
Mr. Matt Swick
Subject:
VII.B.4. Superintendent's Report
Description:
Mr. Kevin Feeney:

a. Illinois Freedom of Information Act Report: None at this time.

b. Dates to Remember: Please see attachment

c. As of November 30, 2023, we had received 98.38% of our 2022 levy. As of November 30, 2024, we have received 98.46% of our 2023 levy.

d.  Area 5 Speech Competition results: Please see attachment.

e. We have been notified of the final 2025 IMRF Rate. We will increase from 12.62% to 12.89%. 

f. SOWIC notes.  Please see attached.

g. Fund Balances as of November 30, 2024: See attachment.
Subject:
VII.C. Treasurer's Report
Description:
It is my recommendation that you approve the Treasurer's Report for the month of November 2024, as presented.
Subject:
VII.D. Bills and Payroll
Description:
It is my recommendation that you approve the bills and payroll for the month of November 2024, as presented.
Subject:
VII.E. Imprest Fund
Description:
It is my recommendation that you approve the Imprest Fund checks as presented, for the month of November 2024.
Subject:
VII.F. Monthly Financial Report
Description:
It is my recommendation that you approve the Monthly Financial Report as presented, for December 2024.
Subject:
VII.G. Student Activity Fund Reports
Description:
It is my recommendation that you approve the Student Activity Fund Reports as presented, for November 2024.
Subject:
VII.H. Additions to the 2024-2025 Substitute List
Subject:
VII.I. Fundraisers
Description:
It is my recommendation that you approve the following Fundraisers:
Subject:
VII.J. Facility Use
Description:
It is my recommendation that you approve the following Facility Use Requests:
Subject:
VII.K. Donations
Description:
It is my recommendation that you accept the following donations:
None at this time.
Subject:
VII.L. Sale or Disposal of Property No Longer Needed for School Purposes
Description:
Football Weight Room Equipment:
1. All Iron Plates
2. 5 Benches
3. 4 Squat Racks
4. 2 Back Extension Cushions
5. Curl Rack
6. Bar Bell Pyramid with Barbells
7. Dip Chairs
Subject:
VII.M. Approve the Second Reading and Adoption of Board Policies as Amended and Presented during their First Reading
  1. 2:105 – Ethics and Gift Ban
  2. 2:120 – Board Member Development
  3. 4:30 – Revenue and Investments
  4. 4:60 – Purchases and Contracts
  5. 4:150 – Facility Management and Building Programs
  6. 4:170 - Safety
  7. 5:10 – Equal Employment Opportunity and Minority Recruitment
  8. 5:20 – Workplace Harassment Prohobited
  9. 5:90 – Abused and Neglected Child Reporting
  10. 5:120 – Employee Ethics; Code of Professional Conduct; and Conflict of Interest
  11. 5:125 – Personal Technology and Social Media; Usage and Conduct
  12. 5:230 – Maintaining Student Discipline
  13. 6:60 – Curriculum Content
  14. 6:135 – Accelerated Placement Program
  15. 6:270 – Guidance and Counseling Program
  16. 7:10 – Equal Educational Opportunities
  17. 7:100 – Health, Eye, and Dental Examinations; Immunizations; and Exclusion of Students
  18. 7:200 – Suspension Procedures
  19. 8:10 – Connection with the Community
Subject:
VIII. OTHER ACTION ITEMS
Description:
There is a Motion to approve the following Consent Agenda Items as presented:
Subject:
VIII.A. Approve Consent Agenda Items
Description:
It is my recommendation that you approve the Consent Agenda Items.
Subject:
VIII.B. Personnel
Subject:
VIII.B.1. Resignations or Terminations
Subject:
VIII.B.1.a. One WMS Wrestling Coach
Description:
Mr. Feeney supports the resignation of a Wilmington Middle School Wrestling Coach for the 2024-2025 school year, effective immediately.
Subject:
VIII.B.2. Retirements
Subject:
VIII.B.2.a. One Bruning Secretary
Description:
Mr. Feeney supports the irrevocable notice of retirement submitted by the Bruning Elementary School Secretary, effective at the end of her 2024-2025 school year contract.
Subject:
VIII.B.3. Leaves of Absence
Subject:
VIII.B.4. Reassignments
Subject:
VIII.B.5. Recommendations for Employment
Subject:
VIII.B.5.a. One WHS Assistant Boys' Basketball Coach
Description:
Mr. Feeney supports Mr. Goff's recommendation to employ a WHS Assistant Boys' Basketball Coach for the 2024-2025 school year, at Step 1 on the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Employment is pending compliance with all federal, state, and local guidelines.
Subject:
VIII.B.5.b. One WMS Assistant Wrestling Coach
Description:
Mr. Feeney supports Mr. Spicer's recommendation to employ a WMS Assistant Wrestling Coach for the 2024-2025 school year, at Step 5 on the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Employment is pending compliance with all federal, state, and local guidelines.
Subject:
VIII.B.5.c. One Volunteer WHS Girls' Soccer Coach
Description:
Mr. Feeney supports Mr. Goff's recommendation to employ a volunteer WHS Girls Soccer Coach for the 2024-2025 school year. Employment is pending compliance with all federal, state, and local guidelines.
Subject:
VIII.C. Approve Resolution 14-24; Certification of 2024 Levy
Description:
It is my recommendation that you approve Resolution No.14-24: 2024 Levy.
This levy is a 25% increase, not counting bond and interest. This levy will allow us to use a rate of approximately 4.6634% on our Impact Aid application rather than approximately 4.0069% which the Reality Levy would give us. The higher rate should generate more Impact Aid dollars for us.
Subject:
VIII.D. Adopt the Revised Memorandum of Understanding with Joliet Junior College for Dual Credit Courses
Description:
It is my recommendation that you adopt the revised Memorandum of Understanding with Joliet Junior College for Dual Credit Courses, as presented.
 
Subject:
IX. DISCUSSION ITEMS - PRESIDENT'S PREROGATIVE
Description:
            Board Policy - Stephanie Southall and C.J. Dziuban

Facilities Update/Construction Committee - Terry Anderson, Chris Alberico and Tim Cragg

            Foundation for Excellence - Tim Cragg

            Handbook Committee - Chris Alberico and Lauren Kempes

            IASB Delegate/Legislative Liaison - Peggy Kunz

            Negotiations Committee - Terry Anderson and Peggy Kunz

            TAB/Leadership Committee - Terry Anderson

            Three Rivers Governing Board - Lauren Kempes

            WILCO Board of Control - Peggy Kunz
Subject:
X. CORRESPONDENCE
Description:
None at this time.
Subject:
XI. ADJOURN
Description:
To adjourn until the next regular meeting on Monday, January 13, 2025, at 6:30 PM. Closed session will begin at 6:00 PM.

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