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Meeting Agenda
I. ROLL CALL - 6:00 P.M. - WMS LIBRARY
II. CLOSED SESSION - 6:00 P.M. - WMS LIBRARY
II.A. Collective negotiating matters between the Board of Education and its employees or their representatives.
II.B. The setting of a price for sale or lease of a property owned by the public body.
II.C. The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees/coaches.
III. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG - 6:30 P.M. - WMS GYM
IV. APPROVE THE AGENDA
V. APPROVE PROCLAMATIONS
VI. OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC INPUT
VI.A. Presentation of Proclamations
VII. CONSENT AGENDA ACTION ITEMS
VII.A. Approval of Minutes
VII.A.1. Regular Meeting of January 13, 2025
VII.A.2. Closed Meeting of January 13, 2025
VII.B. Administrators' Reports
VII.B.1. Building Principals' Reports
VII.B.2. Technology Coordinator'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 Support Staff Substitute List for 2024-2025
VII.I. Fundraisers
VII.J. Facility Use
VII.K. Donations
VII.L. Sale or Disposal of Property No Longer Needed for School Purposes: None at this time.
VII.M. Approve Crisis Plan Updates
VIII. OTHER ACTION ITEMS
VIII.A. Approve Consent Agenda Items
VIII.B. Personnel
VIII.B.1. Resignations
VIII.B.2. Retirements
VIII.B.2.a. One Wilmington School District Cafeteria Worker
VIII.B.2.b. One Wilmington Middle School Assistant Principal / Wilmington High School Athletic Director
VIII.B.2.c. One Wilmington High School Math Teacher
VIII.B.3. Leaves of Absence
VIII.B.4. Reassignments
VIII.B.5. Recommendations for Employment
VIII.B.5.a. One Bruning Elementary Part-Time Music Teacher
VIII.B.5.b. One full time District Accounts Payable and School Board Secretary.
VIII.B.5.c. One Bruning Elementary School Secretary
VIII.B.5.d. One Wilmington High School 3 hour Permanent Substitute Cafeteria worker
VIII.C. Approve Document  No. 2-1-25 – WMS Spring Co-Curricular Assignments
VIII.D. Approve Document #2-2-25: WHS Spring Co-Curricular Assignments for 2024-2025
VIII.E. Approve the Participation and Expenses for Terry Anderson to Attend the NAFIS Conference during the 2024-2025 School Year
VIII.F. Approve the 2025-2026 School Calendar
VIII.G. Approve 8th Grade Promotion
VIII.H. Approve WHS Graduation
VIII.I. Approve the quote from Specialty Floors, Inc. for work on the Wilmington High School gym floor.
VIII.J. Approve the quote from Specialty Floors, Inc for artwork and stain on the Wilmington High School gym floor. 
VIII.K. Approve the updated Intergovernmental Agreement between the Wilmington Park District and the Wilmington School District.
IX. DISCUSSION ITEMS - PRESIDENT'S PREROGATIVE
X. CORRESPONDENCE
XI. ADJOURN
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: February 10, 2025 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
I. ROLL CALL - 6:00 P.M. - WMS LIBRARY
Subject:
II. CLOSED SESSION - 6:00 P.M. - WMS LIBRARY
Description:
To discuss in closed session and to take action in open session:
Subject:
II.A. Collective negotiating matters between the Board of Education and its employees or their representatives.
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II.B. The setting of a price for sale or lease of a property owned by the public body.
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II.C. The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees/coaches.
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III. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG - 6:30 P.M. - WMS GYM
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IV. 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, February10, 2025.
Subject:
V. APPROVE PROCLAMATIONS
Description:
It is Mr. Feeney's recommendation that you approve academic proclamations as presented for IAR exceeds awards in Math and ELA.
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VI. OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC INPUT
Subject:
VI.A. Presentation of Proclamations
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 January 13, 2025
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VII.A.2. Closed Meeting of January 13, 2025
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VII.B. Administrators' Reports
Description:
It is my recommendation that you approve the Building Principals', Technology Coordinator'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
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VII.B.2. Technology Coordinator's Report
Description:
Mr. Mark Langusch
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VII.B.3. Curriculum Director's Report
Description:
Mr. Matt Swick
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VII.B.4. Superintendent's Report
Description:
1. Illinois Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Requests: One FOIA was received from Sheila Norman with the Retired Teachers Association, requesting the names of any certified staff that are retiring in 2025.  Dr. Swick replied via email informing that we have no certified staff retiring this year.

2. DATES TO REMEMBER:
January 31.............WHS Spring Dance 6:30 PM - 10:30 PM
February 5..............Half-Day In-Service/Early Release: BRU 11:00; SIS/WMS 11:20; WHS 11:15

February 10.............Board Meeting - 5:30 Closed Session; 6:00 Open Session
February 14.............Valentine’s Parties: BRU1:00 - 2:00, SIS 1:45-2:45
February 17.............No School - President’s Day
February 27.............4th Grade Patriotic Program 6:30 PM @ WMS

March 3..................No School - Pulaski Day
March 17.................Board Meeting - 5:30 Closed Session; 6:00 Open Session


    3. There will be sign-up sheets for the Middle School Promotion and                High School Graduation. We will need to know if you will be                          participating in graduation this year.
4.     The SOWIC Board Notes for February 2025 are attached.
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VII.C. Treasurer's Report
Description:
It is my recommendation that you approve the Treasurer's Report for the month of January, 2025, as presented.
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VII.D. Bills and Payroll
Description:
It is my recommendation that you approve the bills and payroll for the month of February, 2025, as presented.
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VII.E. Imprest Fund
Description:
It is my recommendation that you approve the Imprest Fund checks as presented, for the month of January, 2025.
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VII.F. Monthly Financial Report
Description:
It is my recommendation that you approve the Monthly Financial Report as presented, for February, 2025.
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VII.G. Student Activity Fund Reports
Description:
It is my recommendation that you approve the Student Activity Fund Reports as presented, for February, 2025.
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VII.H. Additions to Support Staff Substitute List for 2024-2025
Description:
It is my recommendation that you approve the following Additions to the Support Staff Substitute List for 2024-2025: None at this time.
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VII.I. Fundraisers
Description:
It is my recommendation that you approve the following Fundraisers:
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VII.J. Facility Use
Description:
It is my recommendation that you approve the following Facility Use Requests:
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VII.K. Donations
Description:
It is my recommendation that you accept the following donations:
Books and Monetary Donations to WHS Library for Amy’s Corner, by George and Carol Salaba.
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VII.L. Sale or Disposal of Property No Longer Needed for School Purposes: None at this time.
Subject:
VII.M. Approve Crisis Plan Updates
Description:
It is my recommendation that the Board approves the updates that have been made by the Safety Committee to the Crisis Plan.
  1. Page 28 - Serious Injuries or Illnesses - adding specific, required language directly related to a potential Cardiac emergency.
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.
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VIII.B. Personnel
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VIII.B.1. Resignations
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VIII.B.2. Retirements
Subject:
VIII.B.2.a. One Wilmington School District Cafeteria Worker
Description:
Mr. Feeney supports the irrevocable notice of retirement submitted by a Wilmington School District Cafeteria worker, effective at the end of the 2024-2025 school year contract.
Subject:
VIII.B.2.b. One Wilmington Middle School Assistant Principal / Wilmington High School Athletic Director
Description:
Mr. Feeney supports the irrevocable notice of retirement and final contract submitted by the Wilmington Middle School Assistant Principal and Wilmington High School Athletic Director, commencing August 1st, 2025 and ending July 23, 2029.
Subject:
VIII.B.2.c. One Wilmington High School Math Teacher
Description:
Mr. Feeney supports the irrevocable notice of retirement submitted by a Wilmington High School Math Teacher, effective at the conclusion of the 2028-2029 school year.
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VIII.B.3. Leaves of Absence
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VIII.B.4. Reassignments
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VIII.B.5. Recommendations for Employment
Subject:
VIII.B.5.a. One Bruning Elementary Part-Time Music Teacher
Description:
Mr. Feeney supports Mrs. Norman's recommendation to employ a Bruning Elementary Part-Time Music Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year, at step 8 on the collective bargaining agreement. Employment is pending compliance with all federal, state, and local guidelines. 
Subject:
VIII.B.5.b. One full time District Accounts Payable and School Board Secretary.
Description:
Mr. Feeney recommends the employment of a full-time District Accounts Payable and School Board Secretary for the remainder of the 2024-2025 school year. Employment is pending compliance with all federal, state, and local guidelines.
Subject:
VIII.B.5.c. One Bruning Elementary School Secretary
Description:
Mr. Feeney supports Mrs. Norman's recommendation to employ a Bruning Elementary School Secretary for the 2025-2026 school year. Employment is pending compliance with all federal, state, and local guidelines
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VIII.B.5.d. One Wilmington High School 3 hour Permanent Substitute Cafeteria worker
Description:
Mr. Feeney supports Mrs. Brownlee's recommendation to employ a Wilmington High School 3 hour Permanent Substitute Cafeteria worker for the remainder of the 2024-2025 school year. Employment is pending compliance with all federal, state and local guidelines.
Subject:
VIII.C. Approve Document  No. 2-1-25 – WMS Spring Co-Curricular Assignments
Description:
Mr. Feeney supports Mr. Spicer and Mr. Goff’s recommendations for the Spring co-curricular coaches at Wilmington Middle School for the 2024-2025 school term. Stipends are determined by the current collective bargaining agreement and employment is pending completion of all paperwork, and meeting all local, state, and federal guidelines.
 
Subject:
VIII.D. Approve Document #2-2-25: WHS Spring Co-Curricular Assignments for 2024-2025
Description:
It is Mr. Feeney's recommendation that you approve Document No 2-2-25 - Wilmington High School Spring Co-Curricular Assignments for 2024-2025. Stipends are set by the current Collective Bargaining Agreement, and employment is contingent on completion of all paperwork, and meeting all local, state and federal guidelines
Subject:
VIII.E. Approve the Participation and Expenses for Terry Anderson to Attend the NAFIS Conference during the 2024-2025 School Year
Description:
It is my recommendation that you approve the participation and expenses for Terry Anderson, the School Board President, to attend the NAFIS Conference during the 2024-2025 school year.
 
Subject:
VIII.F. Approve the 2025-2026 School Calendar
Description:
The School Calendar for the 2025-2026 school year has been reviewed by the Administration and is presented for approval. It is my recommendation that you approve the proposed school calendar for the 2025-2026 school year. Below is a copy of the proposed 2025-2026 school calendar:
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VIII.G. Approve 8th Grade Promotion
Description:
I support Mr. Spicer's recommendation to approve holding the 8th Grade Promotion on Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 6:00 P.M. in the High School main gym. 
Subject:
VIII.H. Approve WHS Graduation
Description:
I support Mr. Maupin's recommendation to hold the High School Graduation on Friday, May 16, 2025 at 7:00 P.M. at the High School.
Subject:
VIII.I. Approve the quote from Specialty Floors, Inc. for work on the Wilmington High School gym floor.
Description:
Mr. Feeney recommends that you approve the quote from Specialty Floors, Inc. for $42,495.00 to sand, seal, buff and tack the Wilmington High School Gym floor. 
Subject:
VIII.J. Approve the quote from Specialty Floors, Inc for artwork and stain on the Wilmington High School gym floor. 
Description:
Mr. Feeney recommends that you approve the quote from Specialty Floors, Inc. for $18,500.00 to complete the artwork and staining of the Wilmingotn High School gym floor.
Subject:
VIII.K. Approve the updated Intergovernmental Agreement between the Wilmington Park District and the Wilmington School District.
Description:
Mr. Feeney recommends that you approve the updated Intergovernmental Agreement between the Wilmington Park District and the Wilmington School District. 
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 meeting on Monday, March 17, 2025, at 6:30 PM. Closed session will begin at 6:00 PM.

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