Meeting Agenda
I. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
IV. APPROVE THE AGENDA (Additions or deletions to the agenda may be made at this time)
V. STAFF REPORTS
V.A. Superintendent:
V.A.1. Staff Appreciation Celebrations (Culture, Curriculum and Instruction)
V.A.2. Registration Updates (Culture)
V.B. Curriculum and Instruction:
V.B.1. Consolidated District Plan (Curriculum and Instruction)
V.B.2. 2025-2026 Student/Parent Handbook Recommendations (Culture, Communication, Curriculum and Instruction, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion)
V.C. Student Support Services
V.C.1. District Community Leadership Team (DCLT) Year in Review (Culture)
V.C.2. Special Education Family Advisory Council (Culture)
V.D. Human Resources:
V.D.1. Staffing Updates (Culture, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion)
V.E. Business Office:
V.E.1. Freedom of Information Request (Communication)
V.E.2. Public Records Request (Communication)
V.E.3. Monthly Financial Report (Communication)
V.E.4. Extended Day Fees (Culture, Communication)
VI. PUBLIC COMMENTS (on agenda/non-agenda items, limited to 3 minutes) If you wish to address the Board, complete an information card (found by the sign-in sheet) and turn your card in to Ms. Sonia Hernandez, Executive Assistant to the Superintendent/Board Secretary.
VII. BOARD REPORTS
VII.A. A.E.R.O. Governing Board Meeting Report - Mr. David Sheppard (Culture, Communication, Curriculum and Instruction, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion)
VII.B. Finance Committee Meeting Report - Mr. Michael Aumiller (Culture, Communication)
VII.C. Community Task Force Update - Mr. Michael Aumiller (Culture, Communication, Curriculum and Instruction, Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion)
VIII. ACTION ITEMS
VIII.A. Consent Agenda (Culture, Communication, Curriculum and Instruction, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion)
VIII.A.1. Approve Monthly Transaction Reports for April 2025
VIII.A.2. Approve Fund Balance Reports for April 2025
VIII.A.3. Approve Expenditure Report and Projected Payroll Report for May 2025
VIII.A.4. Approve Board Minutes from the Special/Organizational Meeting of April 30, 2025
VIII.A.5. Approve Destruction of Closed Session Tapes from January 2021
VIII.A.6. Personnel Recommendations:
VIII.A.6.a. Additions:
VIII.A.6.a.1. Tess Levitt, School Social Worker - NW, effective August 18, 2025
VIII.A.6.a.2. Amanda Pletsch, Special Education Teacher - SE, effective August 18, 2025
VIII.A.6.a.3. Elissa Diaz, Paraprofessional 1:1 - CMS, effective August 18, 2025
VIII.A.6.a.4. Crystal Adaya, Band Director - CMS, effective August 18, 2025
VIII.A.6.a.5. Constanza Di Bella, Elementary Teacher, Grade 3 - SE, effective August 18, 2025
VIII.A.6.a.6. Julie O'Connor, Instructional Coach - SW, effective August 18, 2025
VIII.A.6.a.7. Stephanie Davis, Bilingual Paraprofessional Intern for One Year - NE, effective August 18, 2025
VIII.A.6.a.8. Steve Landrey, English Language Arts Teacher, Middle School - CMS, effective August 18, 2025
VIII.A.6.a.9. Lisa Payne, Elementary Teacher, Grade 5 - SW, effective August 18, 2025 (Internal)
VIII.A.6.a.10. Dawn Ithal, Lunch/Recess Supervisor - SE, effective August 22, 2025
VIII.A.6.a.11. Allianna Garcia, Lunch/Recess Supervisor - SE, effective May 19, 2025
VIII.A.6.a.12. Adam Minorczyk, Permanent Substitute Teacher (Non-Union) - CMS, effective August 18, 2025
VIII.A.6.a.13. Kyle Kurecki, Permanent Substitute Teacher (Non-Union) - CMS, effective August 18, 2025
VIII.A.6.a.14. Miguel Madrigal, Human Resources Clerk - District Office, effective May 28, 2025
VIII.A.6.a.15. Melissa Moran, Instructional Coach - NW, effective August 18, 2025
VIII.A.6.a.16. Jack Schaller, Technology Assistant - Temporary Summer, effective June 9, 2025
VIII.A.6.a.17. Nora Luchinski, Instructional Coach - SE, effective August 18, 2025
VIII.A.6.b. Resignations with Intent to Retire:
VIII.A.6.b.1. Holly Rothbardt, Interventionist - SE, effective 2027-2028 school year
VIII.A.6.b.2. Cathy Costello, Fourth Grade Teacher, SE, effective end of 2027-2028 school year
VIII.A.6.b.3. JoAnn Reilly, 2nd Grade Teacher - SW, effective June 30, 2028
VIII.A.6.b.4. Maritza Rivera, Music Teacher - CMS, effective June 6, 2025 
VIII.A.6.c. Resignations:
VIII.A.6.c.1. Stephen Driscoll, Lunchroom Server Floater-Sub & Lunch Recess Supervisor, NW/CMS, effective April 11, 2025
VIII.A.6.c.2. Shayan Nadeem, 3rd Grade Teacher, effective end of the 2024-2025 school year
VIII.A.6.c.3. Lydia Marcos, (TBE) Bilingual Kindergarten Teacher - NE, effective end of 2024-2025 school year
VIII.A.6.c.4. Morgan Rodgers, Human Resources Clerk, effective May 10, 2025
VIII.A.6.c.5. Kaileen Gilhooly, 2nd Grade Teacher - NW, effective July 10, 2025
VIII.A.6.c.6. Crystal Adaya, Permanent Substitute - CMS, effective end of 2024-2025 school year
VIII.A.6.c.7. Kimberlee Washington, Paraprofessional - SW, effective end of 2024-2025 school  year
VIII.A.6.c.8. Arely Quintero, Paraprofessional - NE, effective end of 2024-2025 school year
VIII.B. Approve Dean at Central Middle School, effective July 1, 2025
VIII.C. Approve Summer School Staff
VIII.D. Approve Consolidated District Plan
VIII.E. Approve Parent/Student Handbook for the 2025-2026 School Year
VIII.F. Approve Mr. David Sheppard as A.E.R.O. Governing Board Representative 
IX. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the District or legal counsel, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee or legal counsel to determine its validity. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1). (Conference Room)
X. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION 
XI. Approve Extended Day Salary Increases for the 2025-2026 SY
XII. Approve Food Service Salary Increases for the 2025-2026 SY
XIII. Approve Maintenance Salary Increases for the 2025-2026 SY
XIV. ADJOURNMENT
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: May 21, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
I. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER
Subject:
II. ROLL CALL
Subject:
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Subject:
IV. APPROVE THE AGENDA (Additions or deletions to the agenda may be made at this time)
Subject:
V. STAFF REPORTS
Subject:
V.A. Superintendent:
Presenter:
Dr. Jenna Woodland
Subject:
V.A.1. Staff Appreciation Celebrations (Culture, Curriculum and Instruction)
Subject:
V.A.2. Registration Updates (Culture)
Subject:
V.B. Curriculum and Instruction:
Presenter:
Dr. Ashley Carlson
Subject:
V.B.1. Consolidated District Plan (Curriculum and Instruction)
Subject:
V.B.2. 2025-2026 Student/Parent Handbook Recommendations (Culture, Communication, Curriculum and Instruction, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion)
Subject:
V.C. Student Support Services
Subject:
V.C.1. District Community Leadership Team (DCLT) Year in Review (Culture)
Subject:
V.C.2. Special Education Family Advisory Council (Culture)
Subject:
V.D. Human Resources:
Presenter:
Mrs. Patricia Roberts
Subject:
V.D.1. Staffing Updates (Culture, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion)
Subject:
V.E. Business Office:
Presenter:
Mr. Eric Grossi
Subject:
V.E.1. Freedom of Information Request (Communication)
Subject:
V.E.2. Public Records Request (Communication)
Subject:
V.E.3. Monthly Financial Report (Communication)
Subject:
V.E.4. Extended Day Fees (Culture, Communication)
Subject:
VI. PUBLIC COMMENTS (on agenda/non-agenda items, limited to 3 minutes) If you wish to address the Board, complete an information card (found by the sign-in sheet) and turn your card in to Ms. Sonia Hernandez, Executive Assistant to the Superintendent/Board Secretary.
Subject:
VII. BOARD REPORTS
Subject:
VII.A. A.E.R.O. Governing Board Meeting Report - Mr. David Sheppard (Culture, Communication, Curriculum and Instruction, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion)
Subject:
VII.B. Finance Committee Meeting Report - Mr. Michael Aumiller (Culture, Communication)
Subject:
VII.C. Community Task Force Update - Mr. Michael Aumiller (Culture, Communication, Curriculum and Instruction, Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion)
Subject:
VIII. ACTION ITEMS
Subject:
VIII.A. Consent Agenda (Culture, Communication, Curriculum and Instruction, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion)
Subject:
VIII.A.1. Approve Monthly Transaction Reports for April 2025
Subject:
VIII.A.2. Approve Fund Balance Reports for April 2025
Subject:
VIII.A.3. Approve Expenditure Report and Projected Payroll Report for May 2025
Subject:
VIII.A.4. Approve Board Minutes from the Special/Organizational Meeting of April 30, 2025
Subject:
VIII.A.5. Approve Destruction of Closed Session Tapes from January 2021
Subject:
VIII.A.6. Personnel Recommendations:
Subject:
VIII.A.6.a. Additions:
Subject:
VIII.A.6.a.1. Tess Levitt, School Social Worker - NW, effective August 18, 2025
Subject:
VIII.A.6.a.2. Amanda Pletsch, Special Education Teacher - SE, effective August 18, 2025
Subject:
VIII.A.6.a.3. Elissa Diaz, Paraprofessional 1:1 - CMS, effective August 18, 2025
Subject:
VIII.A.6.a.4. Crystal Adaya, Band Director - CMS, effective August 18, 2025
Subject:
VIII.A.6.a.5. Constanza Di Bella, Elementary Teacher, Grade 3 - SE, effective August 18, 2025
Subject:
VIII.A.6.a.6. Julie O'Connor, Instructional Coach - SW, effective August 18, 2025
Subject:
VIII.A.6.a.7. Stephanie Davis, Bilingual Paraprofessional Intern for One Year - NE, effective August 18, 2025
Subject:
VIII.A.6.a.8. Steve Landrey, English Language Arts Teacher, Middle School - CMS, effective August 18, 2025
Subject:
VIII.A.6.a.9. Lisa Payne, Elementary Teacher, Grade 5 - SW, effective August 18, 2025 (Internal)
Subject:
VIII.A.6.a.10. Dawn Ithal, Lunch/Recess Supervisor - SE, effective August 22, 2025
Subject:
VIII.A.6.a.11. Allianna Garcia, Lunch/Recess Supervisor - SE, effective May 19, 2025
Subject:
VIII.A.6.a.12. Adam Minorczyk, Permanent Substitute Teacher (Non-Union) - CMS, effective August 18, 2025
Subject:
VIII.A.6.a.13. Kyle Kurecki, Permanent Substitute Teacher (Non-Union) - CMS, effective August 18, 2025
Subject:
VIII.A.6.a.14. Miguel Madrigal, Human Resources Clerk - District Office, effective May 28, 2025
Subject:
VIII.A.6.a.15. Melissa Moran, Instructional Coach - NW, effective August 18, 2025
Subject:
VIII.A.6.a.16. Jack Schaller, Technology Assistant - Temporary Summer, effective June 9, 2025
Subject:
VIII.A.6.a.17. Nora Luchinski, Instructional Coach - SE, effective August 18, 2025
Subject:
VIII.A.6.b. Resignations with Intent to Retire:
Subject:
VIII.A.6.b.1. Holly Rothbardt, Interventionist - SE, effective 2027-2028 school year
Subject:
VIII.A.6.b.2. Cathy Costello, Fourth Grade Teacher, SE, effective end of 2027-2028 school year
Subject:
VIII.A.6.b.3. JoAnn Reilly, 2nd Grade Teacher - SW, effective June 30, 2028
Subject:
VIII.A.6.b.4. Maritza Rivera, Music Teacher - CMS, effective June 6, 2025 
Subject:
VIII.A.6.c. Resignations:
Subject:
VIII.A.6.c.1. Stephen Driscoll, Lunchroom Server Floater-Sub & Lunch Recess Supervisor, NW/CMS, effective April 11, 2025
Subject:
VIII.A.6.c.2. Shayan Nadeem, 3rd Grade Teacher, effective end of the 2024-2025 school year
Subject:
VIII.A.6.c.3. Lydia Marcos, (TBE) Bilingual Kindergarten Teacher - NE, effective end of 2024-2025 school year
Subject:
VIII.A.6.c.4. Morgan Rodgers, Human Resources Clerk, effective May 10, 2025
Subject:
VIII.A.6.c.5. Kaileen Gilhooly, 2nd Grade Teacher - NW, effective July 10, 2025
Subject:
VIII.A.6.c.6. Crystal Adaya, Permanent Substitute - CMS, effective end of 2024-2025 school year
Subject:
VIII.A.6.c.7. Kimberlee Washington, Paraprofessional - SW, effective end of 2024-2025 school  year
Subject:
VIII.A.6.c.8. Arely Quintero, Paraprofessional - NE, effective end of 2024-2025 school year
Subject:
VIII.B. Approve Dean at Central Middle School, effective July 1, 2025
Subject:
VIII.C. Approve Summer School Staff
Subject:
VIII.D. Approve Consolidated District Plan
Subject:
VIII.E. Approve Parent/Student Handbook for the 2025-2026 School Year
Subject:
VIII.F. Approve Mr. David Sheppard as A.E.R.O. Governing Board Representative 
Subject:
IX. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the District or legal counsel, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee or legal counsel to determine its validity. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1). (Conference Room)
Subject:
X. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION 
Subject:
XI. Approve Extended Day Salary Increases for the 2025-2026 SY
Subject:
XII. Approve Food Service Salary Increases for the 2025-2026 SY
Subject:
XIII. Approve Maintenance Salary Increases for the 2025-2026 SY
Subject:
XIV. ADJOURNMENT

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