Meeting Agenda
I. ROLL CALL - 6:00 P.M. - BOARD ROOM
II. CLOSED SESSION - 6:00 P.M. - CONFERENCE ROOM
II.A. Litigation that is probable or imminent.
II.B. The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees/coaches.
III. TRUTH IN TAXATION HEARING - 6:15 P.M. - BOARD ROOM
IV. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG - 6:30 P.M. - SMALL GYM
V. APPROVE THE AGENDA
VI. APPROVE PROCLAMATIONS
VII. OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC INPUT
VII.A. 1. Presentation of Proclamations - I.H.S.A. Football Class 2A 2025 State Champions
VIII. CONSENT AGENDA ACTION ITEMS - CONFERENCE ROOM
VIII.A. Approval of Minutes
VIII.A.1. Open Meeting - November 10, 2025
VIII.A.2. Closed Meeting - November 10, 2025
VIII.B. Administrators' Reports
VIII.B.1. Building Principals' Reports
VIII.B.2. Technology Coordinator's Report
VIII.B.3. Curriculum Director's Report
VIII.B.4. Superintendent's Report
VIII.C. Treasurer's Report
VIII.D. Bills and Payroll
VIII.E. Imprest Fund
VIII.F. Monthly Financial Report
VIII.G. Student Activity Fund Reports
VIII.H. Additions to the 2025-2026 Substitute List
VIII.I. Fundraisers
VIII.J. Facility Use
VIII.K. Donations
VIII.L. Sale or Disposal of Property No Longer Needed for School Purposes
VIII.L.1. WHS Athletic Department: Football Play Clocks
VIII.L.2. Technology Department: 900 Lenovo Chromebooks
VIII.M. 2026 ACT Test Preparation Course 
VIII.N. Approve the First Reading and Adoption of Board Policies as Amended and Presented 
IX. OTHER ACTION ITEMS
IX.A. Approve Consent Agenda Items
IX.B. Personnel
IX.B.1. Resignations or Terminations
IX.B.2. Retirements
IX.B.3. Leaves of Absence
IX.B.4. Reassignments
IX.B.5. Recommendations for Employment
IX.B.5.a. One Wilmington High School Assistant Boys Basketball Coach
IX.B.5.b. One Wilmington High School Assistant Musical Director and volunteer Choreographer
IX.B.5.c. One Wilmington High School Substitute PE Teacher 
IX.B.5.d. Two Wilmington High School Volunteer Assistant Wrestling Coahes
IX.B.5.e. One Wilmington High School Senior Awards Night Co-Sponsor
IX.C. Approve Resolution 16-25; Certification of 2025 Levy
IX.D. Approve the Intergovernmental Agreement - Grundy County Reciprocal Reporting Agreement
IX.E. Approve seeking bids for flooring work to be done at Bruning Elementary School
 
IX.F. Approve seeking bids for painting work to be done at Wilmington High School
IX.G. Approve the application for the ISBE School Maintenance Matching Grant
 
IX.H. Approve seeking bids for transportation services for the 2026-2027 school year
 
X. DISCUSSION ITEMS - PRESIDENT'S PREROGATIVE
XI. CORRESPONDENCE
XII. ADJOURN
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: December 8, 2025 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. Litigation that is probable or imminent.
Subject:
II.B. The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees/coaches.
Subject:
III. TRUTH IN TAXATION HEARING - 6:15 P.M. - BOARD ROOM
Subject:
IV. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG - 6:30 P.M. - SMALL GYM
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 8th, 2025.
Subject:
VI. APPROVE PROCLAMATIONS
Description:
To approve the proclamations for the I.H.S.A Football Class 2A State Champions
Subject:
VII. OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC INPUT
Subject:
VII.A. 1. Presentation of Proclamations - I.H.S.A. Football Class 2A 2025 State Champions
Subject:
VIII. CONSENT AGENDA ACTION ITEMS - CONFERENCE ROOM
Subject:
VIII.A. Approval of Minutes
Description:
It is my recommendation that you approve the following minutes as presented:
Subject:
VIII.A.1. Open Meeting - November 10, 2025
Subject:
VIII.A.2. Closed Meeting - November 10, 2025
Subject:
VIII.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:
VIII.B.1. Building Principals' Reports
Description:
Mrs. Beth Norman
Mr. Kevin Mikuce
Mr. Adam Spicer
Mr. Scott Maupin
Subject:
VIII.B.2. Technology Coordinator's Report
Description:
Mr. Mark Langusch
Subject:
VIII.B.3. Curriculum Director's Report
Description:
Mr. Matt Swick
Subject:
VIII.B.4. Superintendent's Report
Description:
Mr. Kevin Feeney: 
1.        Illinois Freedom of Information Act Report: None at this time.

2.         DATES TO REMEMBER: 
December   8..............School Board Meeting (Closed 6pm, Open 6:30pm)
December   9..............Kindergarten Winter Program, 6pm @ WMS
           December 10..............SIS Winter Programs @ WMS 2ND Grade 5:30, 3RD Grade 6:30
December 15..............WMS Winter Concert, 6:30pm @WMS
December 18..............WHS Winter Concert, 6:30pm @ WHS
December 19..............Christmas Parties (BRU 12:15-1:15pm, SIS 12:45-1:30pm)
December 19..............Early Release (BRU: 1:30pm, SIS/WHS:1:45pm, WMS 1:50pm)
December 22-Jan 2......Winter Break - NO SCHOOL
January  5..................Teachers Institute - NO SCHOOL
January  6..................School Resumes
January 12.................School Board Meeting (Closed 6pm, Open 6:30pm)
January 19..................Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - NO SCHOOL



3.         As of November 30, 2024, we had received 98.46% of our 2023 levy. As of November 30, 2025, we have received 98.53% of our 2024 levy.

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

5.         We have been notified of the final 2026 IMRF Rate. We will increase from 12.62% to 15.17%. 

6.         The 2026 ACT Prep Course will begin March 18th, and run through April 14th. Please see attachments for course dates and times.

7.         Illinois State Scholars:
                        1. Austin Dietz
                        2. Caius Drown
                        3. Mark Gable
                        4. Memphis Iwen
                        5. Alexander Lawson
                        6. Hunter Lewis
                        7. Logan O’Donnell
                        8. Aubrey Strong
                        9. Norah Unley

7.         SOWIC notes.  Please see attached.

8.         Fund Balances as of November 30, 2025. (See following attachment)
 
Subject:
VIII.C. Treasurer's Report
Description:
It is my recommendation that you approve the Treasurer's Report for the month of November, 2025, as presented.
Subject:
VIII.D. Bills and Payroll
Description:
It is my recommendation that you approve the bills and payroll for the months of November-December, 2025, as presented.
Subject:
VIII.E. Imprest Fund
Description:
It is my recommendation that you approve the Imprest Fund checks as presented, for the month of November, 2025.
Subject:
VIII.F. Monthly Financial Report
Description:
It is my recommendation that you approve the Monthly Financial Report as presented, for November, 2025.
Subject:
VIII.G. Student Activity Fund Reports
Description:
It is my recommendation that you approve the Student Activity Fund Reports as presented, for November, 2025.
Subject:
VIII.H. Additions to the 2025-2026 Substitute List
Description:
It is my recommendation that you approve the following additions to the 2025-2026 Substitute Lists: None at this time.
Subject:
VIII.I. Fundraisers
Description:
It is my recommendation that you approve the following Fundraisers:
Subject:
VIII.J. Facility Use
Description:
It is my recommendation that you approve the following Facility Use Requests:
Subject:
VIII.K. Donations
Description:
It is my recommendation that you accept the following donations: None at this time.
 
Subject:
VIII.L. Sale or Disposal of Property No Longer Needed for School Purposes
Subject:
VIII.L.1. WHS Athletic Department: Football Play Clocks
Subject:
VIII.L.2. Technology Department: 900 Lenovo Chromebooks
Subject:
VIII.M. 2026 ACT Test Preparation Course 
Description:
It is my recommendation that you approve the 2025 ACT Preparation Course
Subject:
VIII.N. Approve the First Reading and Adoption of Board Policies as Amended and Presented 
Description:
It is my recommendation that you approve the First Reading of Board Policies as amended and presented:
1.   2:120 Board Member Development
2.   2:150 Committees
3.   2:270 Discrimination and Harassment on the basis of race, color and national       origin prohibited
4.   4:10 Fiscal and Business Management
5.   4:30 Revenue and Investments
6.   4:80 Accounting and Audits
7.   4:140 Waiver of Student Fees
8.   4:190 Targeted School Violence Prevention Program
9.   5:10 Equal Employment Opportunity and Minority Recruitment
10. 5:90 Abused and Neglected Child Reporting
11. 5:100 Staff Development Program
12. 5:190 Teacher Qualifications
13. 5:200 Terms and Conditions of Employment and Dismissal
14. 5:220 Substitute Teachers
15. 5:280 Duties and Qualifications
16. 5:300 Schedules and Employment Year
17. 6:20 School Year Calendar and Day
18. 6:60 Curriculum Content
19. 6:160 English Learners
20. 6:210 Instructional Materials
21. 6:260 Complaints about Curriculum, Instructional Materials and Programs
22. 6:300 Graduation Requirements
23. 6:310 High School Credit for Non-District Experiences; Course Substitutions; Re-Entering Students
24. 6:315 High School Credit for Students in Grades 7 or 8
25. 6:320 High School Credit for Proficiency
26. 7:10 Equal Educational Opportunities
27. 7:70 Attendance and Truancy
28. 7:180 Prevention and Response to Bullying, Intimidation and Harassment
29. 7:190 Student Behavior
30. 7:290 Suicide and Depression Awareness and Prevention
31. 7:310 Restrictions on Publications: Elementary Schools
32. 7:315 Restrictions on Publication: High Schools
33. 8:30 Visitors to and Conduct on School Property
34. 7:150 Agency and Law Enforcement Requests
35. 6:280 Grading and Promotion
Subject:
IX. OTHER ACTION ITEMS
Description:
There is a Motion to approve the following Consent Agenda Items as presented:
Subject:
IX.A. Approve Consent Agenda Items
Description:
It is my recommendation that you approve the Consent Agenda Items.
Subject:
IX.B. Personnel
Subject:
IX.B.1. Resignations or Terminations
Subject:
IX.B.2. Retirements
Subject:
IX.B.3. Leaves of Absence
Subject:
IX.B.4. Reassignments
Subject:
IX.B.5. Recommendations for Employment
Subject:
IX.B.5.a. One Wilmington High School Assistant Boys Basketball Coach
Description:
Mr. Feeney supports Mr. Goff's recommendation to employ a Wilmington High School Assistant Boys Basketball Coach for the 2025-2026 school year, at Step 2 on the salary schedule. 
Subject:
IX.B.5.b. One Wilmington High School Assistant Musical Director and volunteer Choreographer
Description:
Mr. Feeney supports Mr. Maupin's recommendation to employ an Assistant Musical Director and Volunteer Choreographer at Wilmington High School for the 2025-2026 school year, at Step 1 on the salary schedule.
Subject:
IX.B.5.c. One Wilmington High School Substitute PE Teacher 
Description:
Mr. Feeney supports Mr. Maupin's recommendation to employ a Physical Education Substitute Teacher at Wilmington High School for the 2nd semester of the 2025-2026 school year.
Subject:
IX.B.5.d. Two Wilmington High School Volunteer Assistant Wrestling Coahes
Description:
Mr. Feeney supports Mr. Maupin and Mr. Goff's recommendations to employ the following Volunteer Coaches for the 2025-2026 school year. No stipend will be paid.
Subject:
IX.B.5.e. One Wilmington High School Senior Awards Night Co-Sponsor
Description:
Mr. Feeney supports Mr. Maupin's recommendation to employ a Senior Awards Night Co-Sponsor at Wilmington High School for the 2025-2026 school year.
Subject:
IX.C. Approve Resolution 16-25; Certification of 2025 Levy
Description:
It is my recommendation that you approve Resolution No.16-25: 2025 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:
IX.D. Approve the Intergovernmental Agreement - Grundy County Reciprocal Reporting Agreement
Description:
This is an annual agreement that we have with Grundy County allowing us to share information with them. It is my recommendation that you approve the Reciprocal Reporting Agreement with Grundy County.
 
Subject:
IX.E. Approve seeking bids for flooring work to be done at Bruning Elementary School
 
Description:
It is my recommendation that you approve seeking competitive bids for the asbestos floor tile abatement and the installation of new VCT flooring at Bruning Elementary School, including classrooms, office spaces, and the main corridor.
 
Subject:
IX.F. Approve seeking bids for painting work to be done at Wilmington High School
Description:
It is my recommendation that you approve seeking competitive bids for the painting of the precast panels at Wilmington High school.

 
Subject:
IX.G. Approve the application for the ISBE School Maintenance Matching Grant
 
Description:
It is my recommendation that you approve the application for the ISBE School Maintenance Matching Grant, to be used for the asbestos abatement and new VCT flooring project at Bruning Elementary School.

 
Subject:
IX.H. Approve seeking bids for transportation services for the 2026-2027 school year
 
Description:
Mr. Feeney recommends that you approve seeking competitive bids for student transportation services for the 2025-2026 school year.
 
Subject:
X. DISCUSSION ITEMS - PRESIDENT'S PREROGATIVE
Description:
Board Policy – Stephanie Southall, C.J. Dziuban
First Reading of Board Policies
Facilities Update/Construction Committee – Terry Anderson, Chris Alberico, Tim Cragg
Foundation for Excellence – Tim Cragg
Handbook Committee – Chris Alberico, Lauren Kempes
IASB Delegate/Legislative Liaison – Peggy Kunz
Negotiations Committee – Terry Anderson, Peggy Kunz
TAB/Leadership Committee – Terry Anderson
Three Rivers Governing Board – Lauren Kempes
WILCO Board of Control – Peggy Kunz 
Subject:
XI. CORRESPONDENCE
Description:
None at this time.
Subject:
XII. ADJOURN
Description:
To adjourn until the next special meeting on Monday, January 12, 2026, at 6:30 PM. Closed session will begin at 6:00 PM.

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