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Meeting Agenda
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I. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER
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II. ROLL CALL
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III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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IV. APPROVE THE AGENDA (Additions or deletions to the agenda may be made at this time)
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V. STAFF REPORTS
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V.A. Superintendent
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V.A.1. Update from DLA Architecture Firm and F.H. Pashen Construction Manager (Communication)
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V.A.2. National Custodial Worker Day Recognition - October 2 (Culture)
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V.A.3. Update on Elementary Clubs - Ms. Britni Vienna and Ms. Llora Sullivan (Culture, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion)
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V.A.4. Update on Central Clubs & Athletics - Mr. John Jensen and Ms. Danielle Weston (Culture, Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion)
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V.A.5. Update on Cultural Celebrations for the 2025-2026 School Year — Ms. Amanda Hattar (Culture, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion)
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V.B. Curriculum & Instruction
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V.B.1. August Institute Overview (Culture, Communication, Curriculum and Instruction, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Student Support Services)
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V.B.2. "Grow Your Own" Program Update (Culture, Curriculum and Instruction)
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V.C. Business Office
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V.C.1. Monthly Financial Report (Culture, Communication)
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V.C.2. Final Budget FY26 (Culture, Communication, Curriculum and Instruction, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Student Support Services)
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VI. OPEN THE FLOOR FOR A PUBLIC HEARING regarding the FY26 Budget
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VII. CLOSE THE FLOOR
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VIII. 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. |
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IX. BOARD REPORTS
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IX.A. A.E.R.O. Governing Board Meeting Report - Mr. David Sheppard (Culture, Communication, Curriculum and Instruction, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Student Support Services)
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IX.B. 2025 COSSBA Federal Advocacy Conference Report - Mrs. Denise Jones (Culture, Communication, Curriculum and Instruction, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Student Support Services)
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X. ACTION ITEMS
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X.A. Consent Agenda
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X.A.1. Approve Monthly Transaction Reports for August 2025
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X.A.2. Approve Fund Balance Reports for August 2025
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X.A.3. Approve Expenditure Report and Projected Payroll Report for September 2025
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X.A.4. Approve Board Minutes from the Regular Meeting of August 13, 2025
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X.A.5. Approve the Closed Session Minutes from the Regular Meeting of August 13, 2025
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X.A.6. Approve Board Minutes from the Special Meeting of September 3, 2025
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X.A.7. Approve Destruction of Closed Session Tapes from May 2021
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X.A.8. Personnel Recommendations:
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X.A.8.a. Additions:
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X.A.8.a.1. Diane Byrne, Lunch/Recess Supervisor - SW, effective August 22, 2025
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X.A.8.a.2. Rihanna Cole, Lunch/Recess Supervisor - SW, effective August 22, 2025
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X.A.8.a.3. Anise Sappington, Paraprofessional - NE, effective August 26, 2025
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X.A.8.a.4. Maria Medina-Mata, Lunch/Recess Supervisor - NW, effective September 4, 2025
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X.A.8.a.5. Jocelyn Barrera, Lunch/Recess Supervisor - CMS, effective September 12, 2025
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X.A.8.b. FMLA Leave of Absence:
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X.A.8.b.1. Peter Sullivan, ELA Teacher - CMS, effective August 18, 2025
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X.A.8.b.2. Mary Beth Williams, School Secretary - SE, effective August 05, 2025
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X.A.8.b.3. Jordan Winters, Resource Teacher - NW, effective January 06, 2026
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X.A.8.b.4. Lisa Reed, Teacher - SE, effective September 24, 2025
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X.A.8.b.5. Jennifer Craig, 8th Grade Science Teacher - CMS, effective September 8, 2025
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X.A.8.c. Resignation with Intent to Retire:
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X.A.8.c.1. Patti Burns Soliman, Teacher - SE, effective at the end of 2025-2026 School Year
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X.A.8.c.2. John Boynton, Custodian - District Office, effective June 30, 2026
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X.A.8.c.3. Margaret Hammer, Administrative Assistant to Assistant Superintendent
Curriculum and Instruction - District Office, effective October 3, 2025 |
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X.A.8.d. Resignations:
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X.A.8.d.1. Miguel Madrigal, HR Clerk - District Office, effective August 21, 2025
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X.A.8.d.2. Patricia Roberts, Director of Human Resources - District Office, effective June 30, 2026
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X.A.8.d.3. Diamond Harrison, Lunch/Recess Supervisor - CMS, effective August 26, 2025
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X.B. Approve the FY26 Budget
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X.C. Approve 2nd Reading and Adoption of Revised Board Policies 5:100, 6:150, 6:235, 7:190, 7:200, 7:210, 7:250, and 7:270 as recommended by the Illinois Association of School Boards
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XI. 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)
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XII. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION
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XIII. Action on Resignation Request from Patrick Haase, Teacher - NW, effective August 21, 2025
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XIV. ADJOURNMENT
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Agenda Item Details
Reload Your Meeting
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| Meeting: | September 17, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting and Public Hearing Regarding the FY26 Budget | |
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I. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER
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II. ROLL CALL
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| Subject: |
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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| Subject: |
IV. APPROVE THE AGENDA (Additions or deletions to the agenda may be made at this time)
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V. STAFF REPORTS
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| Subject: |
V.A. Superintendent
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| Presenter: |
Dr. Jenna Woodland
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V.A.1. Update from DLA Architecture Firm and F.H. Pashen Construction Manager (Communication)
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V.A.2. National Custodial Worker Day Recognition - October 2 (Culture)
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V.A.3. Update on Elementary Clubs - Ms. Britni Vienna and Ms. Llora Sullivan (Culture, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion)
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V.A.4. Update on Central Clubs & Athletics - Mr. John Jensen and Ms. Danielle Weston (Culture, Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion)
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V.A.5. Update on Cultural Celebrations for the 2025-2026 School Year — Ms. Amanda Hattar (Culture, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion)
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V.B. Curriculum & Instruction
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| Presenter: |
Dr. Ashley Carlson
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V.B.1. August Institute Overview (Culture, Communication, Curriculum and Instruction, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Student Support Services)
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V.B.2. "Grow Your Own" Program Update (Culture, Curriculum and Instruction)
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V.C. Business Office
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| Presenter: |
Mr. Eric Grossi
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V.C.1. Monthly Financial Report (Culture, Communication)
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V.C.2. Final Budget FY26 (Culture, Communication, Curriculum and Instruction, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Student Support Services)
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VI. OPEN THE FLOOR FOR A PUBLIC HEARING regarding the FY26 Budget
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VII. CLOSE THE FLOOR
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VIII. 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. |
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IX. BOARD REPORTS
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IX.A. A.E.R.O. Governing Board Meeting Report - Mr. David Sheppard (Culture, Communication, Curriculum and Instruction, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Student Support Services)
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IX.B. 2025 COSSBA Federal Advocacy Conference Report - Mrs. Denise Jones (Culture, Communication, Curriculum and Instruction, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Student Support Services)
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X. ACTION ITEMS
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X.A. Consent Agenda
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X.A.1. Approve Monthly Transaction Reports for August 2025
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X.A.2. Approve Fund Balance Reports for August 2025
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X.A.3. Approve Expenditure Report and Projected Payroll Report for September 2025
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X.A.4. Approve Board Minutes from the Regular Meeting of August 13, 2025
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X.A.5. Approve the Closed Session Minutes from the Regular Meeting of August 13, 2025
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X.A.6. Approve Board Minutes from the Special Meeting of September 3, 2025
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X.A.7. Approve Destruction of Closed Session Tapes from May 2021
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X.A.8. Personnel Recommendations:
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X.A.8.a. Additions:
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X.A.8.a.1. Diane Byrne, Lunch/Recess Supervisor - SW, effective August 22, 2025
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X.A.8.a.2. Rihanna Cole, Lunch/Recess Supervisor - SW, effective August 22, 2025
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X.A.8.a.3. Anise Sappington, Paraprofessional - NE, effective August 26, 2025
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X.A.8.a.4. Maria Medina-Mata, Lunch/Recess Supervisor - NW, effective September 4, 2025
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X.A.8.a.5. Jocelyn Barrera, Lunch/Recess Supervisor - CMS, effective September 12, 2025
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X.A.8.b. FMLA Leave of Absence:
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X.A.8.b.1. Peter Sullivan, ELA Teacher - CMS, effective August 18, 2025
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X.A.8.b.2. Mary Beth Williams, School Secretary - SE, effective August 05, 2025
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X.A.8.b.3. Jordan Winters, Resource Teacher - NW, effective January 06, 2026
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X.A.8.b.4. Lisa Reed, Teacher - SE, effective September 24, 2025
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X.A.8.b.5. Jennifer Craig, 8th Grade Science Teacher - CMS, effective September 8, 2025
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X.A.8.c. Resignation with Intent to Retire:
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X.A.8.c.1. Patti Burns Soliman, Teacher - SE, effective at the end of 2025-2026 School Year
(Updated Retirement Date) |
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X.A.8.c.2. John Boynton, Custodian - District Office, effective June 30, 2026
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X.A.8.c.3. Margaret Hammer, Administrative Assistant to Assistant Superintendent
Curriculum and Instruction - District Office, effective October 3, 2025 |
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X.A.8.d. Resignations:
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X.A.8.d.1. Miguel Madrigal, HR Clerk - District Office, effective August 21, 2025
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X.A.8.d.2. Patricia Roberts, Director of Human Resources - District Office, effective June 30, 2026
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X.A.8.d.3. Diamond Harrison, Lunch/Recess Supervisor - CMS, effective August 26, 2025
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X.B. Approve the FY26 Budget
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X.C. Approve 2nd Reading and Adoption of Revised Board Policies 5:100, 6:150, 6:235, 7:190, 7:200, 7:210, 7:250, and 7:270 as recommended by the Illinois Association of School Boards
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XI. 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)
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XII. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION
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XIII. Action on Resignation Request from Patrick Haase, Teacher - NW, effective August 21, 2025
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XIV. ADJOURNMENT
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