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.
III. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG - 6:30 P.M. - WHS MAIN GYM
IV. APPROVE THE AGENDA
V. APPROVE CERTIFICATES
VI. OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC INPUT
VII. CONSENT AGENDA ACTION ITEMS
VII.A. Approval of Minutes
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 2025-2026
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 Crisis Plan Updates
VIII. OTHER ACTION ITEMS
VIII.A. Approve Consent Agenda Items
VIII.B. Personnel
VIII.B.1. Resignations or Terminations
VIII.B.2. Retirements
VIII.B.2.a. One Stevens Intermediate School Building Principal Secretary
VIII.B.3. Leaves of Absence
VIII.B.4. Reassignments
VIII.B.4.a. One WHS Cafeteria Server
VIII.B.5. Employment
VIII.B.5.a. WHS Coaches for the Spring 2026 season
VIII.C. Approve Memorandum of Understanding between the Board of Education and Wilmington Council, Local AFT-604.
VIII.D. Approve stipend for sponsor of club at Stevens Intermediate School.
VIII.E. Approve the Participation and Expenses for Board Conferences for the 2026-2027 school year.
VIII.F. Approve the 2026-2027 School Calendar
VIII.G. Approve 8th Grade Promotion
VIII.H. Approve WHS Graduation
VIII.I. Approve official naming of the WHS Library
VIII.J. Approve winning Bid for Asbestos-Abatement project at Bruning School.
VIII.K. Approve winning bid for the flooring project Bruning School.
VIII.L. Approve winning Bid for the Exterior Painting project at Wilmington High School.
IX. DISCUSSION ITEMS - PRESIDENT'S PREROGATIVE
X. CORRESPONDENCE
XI. ADJOURN
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: February 9, 2026 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:
III. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG - 6:30 P.M. - WHS MAIN GYM
Subject:
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, February 9, 2026.
Subject:
V. APPROVE CERTIFICATES
Description:
It is Mr. Feeney's recommendation that you approve the academic certificates as presented for students who received an "Above Proficient" designation on the 2025 IAR/ISA tests. 
Subject:
VI. OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC INPUT
Description:
Presentation of Certificates
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.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
Subject:
VII.B.2. Technology Coordinator'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:
  1. Illinois Freedom of Information Act Report: One FOIA was received from Sheila Norman with the Illinois Retired Teachers Association, requesting the names of any certified staff that are retiring at the end of the current school year. Dr. Swick replied via email informing that two certified/licensed staff members will be retiring: Mrs. Jody Vollmer in Guidance, and Mr. Reents as WHS Principal.

2.         DATES TO REMEMBER:
February 4..........Early Release: BRU 11:00; WMS 11:20; SIS/WHS 11:15
            February 9..........Board Meeting - 6:00pm Closed Session; 6:30 Open Session
            February 13.........Valentine’s Parties: BRU 1:00 - 2:00, SIS 1:45-2:45
            February 13.........NHS Sub Supper Dinner 3-8PM @ WHS
February 16.........NO SCHOOL - President’s Day
February 18.........4th Grade Patriotic Program 6:30 PM @ WMS
February 20.........Music Ball Fundraiser @ WHS
            March 2..............NO SCHOOL - Pulaski Day
            March 9..............Board Meeting - 6:00PM Closed Session; 6:30PM Open Session
            March 12-15........WHS Spring Musical

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.

 
Subject:
VII.C. Treasurer's Report
Description:
It is my recommendation that you approve the Treasurer's Report for the month of January 2026, as presented.
Subject:
VII.D. Bills and Payroll
Description:
It is my recommendation that you approve the bills and payroll for the month of January 2026, 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 Janaury 2026
Subject:
VII.F. Monthly Financial Report
Description:
It is my recommendation that you approve the Monthly Financial Report as presented for January 2026..
Subject:
VII.G. Student Activity Fund Reports
Description:
It is my recommendation that you approve the Student Activity Fund Reports as presented for January 2026.
Subject:
VII.H. Additions to Support Staff Substitute List for 2025-2026
Description:
It is my recommendation that you approve the following Additions to the Support Staff Substitute List for 2025-2026: None at this time.
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:
1. WHS BASEBALL: Old Team Jerseys
2. WMS Industrial Ed: Shop tools and Equipment
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 29 - Serious Injuries or Illnesses - adding specific language within the actual communication / announcements to include the actual Room or Location of the Code Blue
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.2. Retirements
Subject:
VIII.B.2.a. One Stevens Intermediate School Building Principal Secretary
Description:
Mr. Feeney supports the irrevocable notice of retirement submitted by a Stevens Intermediate School Building Principal Secretary, which will go into effect at the conclusion of the 2025-2026 school year.
Subject:
VIII.B.3. Leaves of Absence
Subject:
VIII.B.4. Reassignments
Subject:
VIII.B.4.a. One WHS Cafeteria Server
Description:
Mr. Feeney supports the reassignment of a 3-hour cafeteria server at Wilmington High School to a 5.5-hour cafeteria server at Stevens Intermediate School, effective February 9th, 2026.
 
Subject:
VIII.B.5. Employment
Subject:
VIII.B.5.a. WHS Coaches for the Spring 2026 season
Description:
Mr. Feeney supports Mr. Goff's recommendation to employ Assistant Coaches for the spring 2026 season.
Subject:
VIII.C. Approve Memorandum of Understanding between the Board of Education and Wilmington Council, Local AFT-604.
Description:
Mr. Feeney supports the Memorandum of Understanding between the Board of Education of Wilmington School District 209-U and the Wilmington Council, AFT-Local 604, establishing a stipend for the Girls on the Run Club at LJ Stevens Intermediate School.

 
Subject:
VIII.D. Approve stipend for sponsor of club at Stevens Intermediate School.
Description:
Mr. Feeney recommends that you approve the stipend for the sponsor of the club "Girls on the Run" at Stevens Intermediate School. 
Subject:
VIII.E. Approve the Participation and Expenses for Board Conferences for the 2026-2027 school year.
Description:
Mr. Feeney recommends that you approve the participation and expenses for the Board of Education to attend in-state and out-of-state conferences during the 2026-2027 school year.
 
Subject:
VIII.F. Approve the 2026-2027 School Calendar
Description:
The School Calendar for the 2026-2027 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 2026-2027 school year. Below is a copy of the proposed 2026-2027 school calendar:
Subject:
VIII.G. Approve 8th Grade Promotion
Description:
I support Mr. Spicer's recommendation to approve holding the 8th Grade Promotion on Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 6:00 P.M. in the High School main gym. 
Subject:
VIII.H. Approve WHS Graduation
Description:
Mr Feeney supports Mr. Maupin's recommendation to hold the High School Graduation on Friday, May 15, 2026 at 7:00 P.M. at the High School.
Subject:
VIII.I. Approve official naming of the WHS Library
Description:
Mr. Feeney supports Mr. Maupin's recommendation to officially name the Wilmington High School Library as "The Salaba Family Library".
Subject:
VIII.J. Approve winning Bid for Asbestos-Abatement project at Bruning School.
Description:
Mr Feeney recommends that you approve the winning bid for the Asbestos-Abatement Project at Bruning Elementary school, from NES Environmental for the base bid of $38,245.00 and the alternate bid of $8,500.00

 
Subject:
VIII.K. Approve winning bid for the flooring project Bruning School.
Description:
Mr Feeney recommends that you approve the winning bid to replace the floor tile at Bruning Elementary school, from TSI Commercial Floor Covering, Inc for the base bid of $31,375.00 and the alternate bid of $11,740.00.

 
Subject:
VIII.L. Approve winning Bid for the Exterior Painting project at Wilmington High School.
Description:
Mr Feeney recommends that you approve the winning bid to replace caulking of precast panel joints and paint exterior panels at Wilmington High School, from Cosgrove Construction for the base bid of $64,550.00 and alternate bid 1 of $95,050.00 and alternate bid 2 of $27,150.00.
 
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 special meeting on Monday, March 9, 2026, at 6:30 PM. Closed session will begin at 6:00 PM.

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