Meeting Agenda
I. Call to Order/Roll Call 7:00 p.m.
II. Pledge of Allegiance  7:01 p.m.
III. Public Hearing on 2025 Tax Levy 7:02 p.m.
IV. Additions/Changes to the Agenda 7:02 p.m.
V. Shared Agreements: Janette Hernandez  7:03 p.m.
VI. Recognition/Presentation  7:05 p.m.
VI.A. Showcase
VI.A.1. Turner Showcase
VI.B. Board Salutes
VII. E.T.A.W.C. Statement 7:15 p.m.
VIII. Public Comment 7:17 p.m.
VIII.A. Follow-up to Prior Public Comments
IX. Consent Agenda 7:20 p.m.
IX.A. Approve Bill Listing 
IX.B. Approve Imprest 
IX.C. Approve Board of Education meeting minutes
IX.D. Approve Personnel Items; (employee personnel, accept resignations, approve classified staff changes)
X. Discussion of New / Ongoing Business with Possible Action  * 7:21 pm.
X.A. Presentation(s) follow-up
X.B. 1st Reading of Policies
X.B.1. Policy 2:120 - Board Member Development
X.B.2. Policy 2:150 - Committees
X.B.3. Policy 2:270 - Discrimination and Harassment on the Basis of Race, Color, and National Origin Prohibited
X.B.4. Policy 4:10 - Fiscal and Business Management
X.B.5. Policy 4:30 - Revenue and Interests
X.B.6. Policy 4:80 - Accounting and Audits
X.B.7. Policy 4:140 - Waiver of Student Fees
X.B.8. Policy 4:190 - Targeted School Violence Prevention Program
X.B.9. Policy 5:10 - Equal Employment Opportunity
X.B.10. Policy 5:90 - Abused and Neglected Child Reporting
X.B.11. Policy 5:100 - Staff Development Program
X.B.12. Policy 5:190 - Teacher Qualifications
X.B.13. Policy 5:200 - Terms and Conditions of Employment and Dismissal
X.B.14. Policy 5:220 - Substitute Teachers
X.B.15. Policy 5:280 - Duties and Qualifications
X.B.16. Policy 5:300 - Schedules and Employment
X.B.17. Policy 6:20 - School Year Calendar and Day
X.B.18. Policy 6:40 - Curriculum Development
X.B.19. Policy 6:60 - Curriculum Content
X.B.20. Policy 6:130 - Program for the Gifted
X.B.21. Policy 6:160 - English Learners
X.B.22. Policy 6:210 - Instructional Materials
X.B.23. Policy 6:260 - Complaints about Curriculum, Instructional Materials, and Programs
X.B.24. Policy 6:315 - High School Credit for Students in Grade 7 or 8
X.B.25. Policy 7:10 - Equal Education Opportunities
X.B.26. Policy 7:70 - Truancy and Attendance
X.B.27. Policy 7:180 - Prevention of and Response to Bullying, Intimidation, and Harassment
X.B.28. Policy 7:190 - Student Behavior
X.B.29. Policy 7:290 - Suicide Prevention Awareness and Program
X.B.30. Policy 7:310 - Restrictions on Publications: Elementary Schools
X.B.31. Policy 7:340 - Student Records
X.B.32. Policy 8:30 - Visitors to and Conduct on School Property
X.B.33. Policy 7:150 - Agency and Law Enforcement Requests
X.B.34. Policy 6:280 - Grading and Promotion
X.C. December 2025 Levy 
X.D. Finance/Facilities
XI. Action Items * 7:31 p.m.
XII. Information Items 7:31 p.m.
XII.A. Parent Participation in PT Conferences 
XII.B. School Newsletters
XII.C. Current job listing
XII.D. Suggested Agenda Items for Next Board Meeting
XII.E. Board Outreach
XII.F. Parking Lot
XIII. Report of District Committee Meetings 7:35 p.m.
XIII.A. Open Comments - (Board Members)
XIV. Review of Upcoming Meetings/Events 7:37 p.m.
XIV.A. LIA Family Night - 5:00 p.m. - December 2, 2025 - Leman Middle School 
XIV.B. LMS Ballet Folklorico Posada - 6:00 p.m. - December 5, 2025 - Leman Middle School
XIV.C. Frosty Fest - December 6, 2025 - Downtown West Chicago
XIV.D. Finance Committee - 3:45 p.m. - December 9, 2025 - ESC Board Room 
XIV.E. Choir Concert - 7:00 p.m. - December 9, 2025 - West Chicago Community High School
XIV.F. Orchestra Concert - 7:00 p.m. - December 10, 2025 - West Chicago Community High School
XIV.G. Band Concert - 7:00 p.m. - December 11, 2025 - West Chicago Community High School 
XIV.H. D33 Art Gala - 5:30 p.m. - December 11, 2025 - Leman Middle School 
XIV.I. Next Regular Board Meeting - 7:00 p.m. - December 18, 2025 - Leman Middle School
XIV.J. District Pajama Day - December 19, 2025
XIV.K. Last day of Classes of 2025 - December 19, 2025
XIV.L. Winter Break: December 22, 2025 — January 2, 2026
XIV.M. 1st day of Classes of 2026 - January 5, 2026
XV. Closed Session
XVI. Action Items Following Closed Session   *
XVI.A. Approve closed session minutes as read.
XVII. Adjournment
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: December 4, 2025 at 7:00 PM - REGULAR MEETING
Subject:
I. Call to Order/Roll Call 7:00 p.m.
Presenter:
Rita Balgeman
Subject:
II. Pledge of Allegiance  7:01 p.m.
Subject:
III. Public Hearing on 2025 Tax Levy 7:02 p.m.
Subject:
IV. Additions/Changes to the Agenda 7:02 p.m.
Presenter:
Kristina Davis
Subject:
V. Shared Agreements: Janette Hernandez  7:03 p.m.
Description:
1.  Make decisions according to what is best for ALL District 33 students.
2.  Respect staff and other board members and their opinions.
3.  Be willing to see things from the eyes of seven (7) people, not just one (1).
4.  Allow everyone to complete their thoughts.
5.  Commit to shared leadership.
6.  Respect confidentiality.
7.  Adhere to our belief in our students' full potential and successful future.

Strategic Plan Goals
Goal #1 - Student Growth and Achievement
Goal #2 - Learning Culture of Equity, Engagement & Agency
Goal #3 - Professional Culture of Teamwork & Continuous Improvement
Goal #4 - Family Engagement & Community Partnerships
Goal #5 - Effective and Innovative Use of Resources
Subject:
VI. Recognition/Presentation  7:05 p.m.
Subject:
VI.A. Showcase
Subject:
VI.A.1. Turner Showcase
Attachments:
Subject:
VI.B. Board Salutes
Attachments:
Subject:
VII. E.T.A.W.C. Statement 7:15 p.m.
Subject:
VIII. Public Comment 7:17 p.m.
Subject:
VIII.A. Follow-up to Prior Public Comments
Subject:
IX. Consent Agenda 7:20 p.m.
Subject:
IX.A. Approve Bill Listing 
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.B. Approve Imprest 
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.C. Approve Board of Education meeting minutes
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.D. Approve Personnel Items; (employee personnel, accept resignations, approve classified staff changes)
Attachments:
Subject:
X. Discussion of New / Ongoing Business with Possible Action  * 7:21 pm.
Subject:
X.A. Presentation(s) follow-up
Subject:
X.B. 1st Reading of Policies
Attachments:
Subject:
X.B.1. Policy 2:120 - Board Member Development
Attachments:
Subject:
X.B.2. Policy 2:150 - Committees
Attachments:
Subject:
X.B.3. Policy 2:270 - Discrimination and Harassment on the Basis of Race, Color, and National Origin Prohibited
Attachments:
Subject:
X.B.4. Policy 4:10 - Fiscal and Business Management
Attachments:
Subject:
X.B.5. Policy 4:30 - Revenue and Interests
Attachments:
Subject:
X.B.6. Policy 4:80 - Accounting and Audits
Attachments:
Subject:
X.B.7. Policy 4:140 - Waiver of Student Fees
Attachments:
Subject:
X.B.8. Policy 4:190 - Targeted School Violence Prevention Program
Attachments:
Subject:
X.B.9. Policy 5:10 - Equal Employment Opportunity
Attachments:
Subject:
X.B.10. Policy 5:90 - Abused and Neglected Child Reporting
Attachments:
Subject:
X.B.11. Policy 5:100 - Staff Development Program
Attachments:
Subject:
X.B.12. Policy 5:190 - Teacher Qualifications
Attachments:
Subject:
X.B.13. Policy 5:200 - Terms and Conditions of Employment and Dismissal
Attachments:
Subject:
X.B.14. Policy 5:220 - Substitute Teachers
Attachments:
Subject:
X.B.15. Policy 5:280 - Duties and Qualifications
Attachments:
Subject:
X.B.16. Policy 5:300 - Schedules and Employment
Attachments:
Subject:
X.B.17. Policy 6:20 - School Year Calendar and Day
Attachments:
Subject:
X.B.18. Policy 6:40 - Curriculum Development
Attachments:
Subject:
X.B.19. Policy 6:60 - Curriculum Content
Attachments:
Subject:
X.B.20. Policy 6:130 - Program for the Gifted
Attachments:
Subject:
X.B.21. Policy 6:160 - English Learners
Attachments:
Subject:
X.B.22. Policy 6:210 - Instructional Materials
Attachments:
Subject:
X.B.23. Policy 6:260 - Complaints about Curriculum, Instructional Materials, and Programs
Attachments:
Subject:
X.B.24. Policy 6:315 - High School Credit for Students in Grade 7 or 8
Attachments:
Subject:
X.B.25. Policy 7:10 - Equal Education Opportunities
Attachments:
Subject:
X.B.26. Policy 7:70 - Truancy and Attendance
Attachments:
Subject:
X.B.27. Policy 7:180 - Prevention of and Response to Bullying, Intimidation, and Harassment
Attachments:
Subject:
X.B.28. Policy 7:190 - Student Behavior
Attachments:
Subject:
X.B.29. Policy 7:290 - Suicide Prevention Awareness and Program
Attachments:
Subject:
X.B.30. Policy 7:310 - Restrictions on Publications: Elementary Schools
Attachments:
Subject:
X.B.31. Policy 7:340 - Student Records
Attachments:
Subject:
X.B.32. Policy 8:30 - Visitors to and Conduct on School Property
Attachments:
Subject:
X.B.33. Policy 7:150 - Agency and Law Enforcement Requests
Attachments:
Subject:
X.B.34. Policy 6:280 - Grading and Promotion
Attachments:
Subject:
X.C. December 2025 Levy 
Attachments:
Subject:
X.D. Finance/Facilities
Attachments:
Subject:
XI. Action Items * 7:31 p.m.
Subject:
XII. Information Items 7:31 p.m.
Subject:
XII.A. Parent Participation in PT Conferences 
Attachments:
Subject:
XII.B. School Newsletters
Attachments:
Subject:
XII.C. Current job listing
Attachments:
Subject:
XII.D. Suggested Agenda Items for Next Board Meeting
Subject:
XII.E. Board Outreach
Subject:
XII.F. Parking Lot
Subject:
XIII. Report of District Committee Meetings 7:35 p.m.
Subject:
XIII.A. Open Comments - (Board Members)
Subject:
XIV. Review of Upcoming Meetings/Events 7:37 p.m.
Subject:
XIV.A. LIA Family Night - 5:00 p.m. - December 2, 2025 - Leman Middle School 
Subject:
XIV.B. LMS Ballet Folklorico Posada - 6:00 p.m. - December 5, 2025 - Leman Middle School
Subject:
XIV.C. Frosty Fest - December 6, 2025 - Downtown West Chicago
Subject:
XIV.D. Finance Committee - 3:45 p.m. - December 9, 2025 - ESC Board Room 
Subject:
XIV.E. Choir Concert - 7:00 p.m. - December 9, 2025 - West Chicago Community High School
Subject:
XIV.F. Orchestra Concert - 7:00 p.m. - December 10, 2025 - West Chicago Community High School
Subject:
XIV.G. Band Concert - 7:00 p.m. - December 11, 2025 - West Chicago Community High School 
Subject:
XIV.H. D33 Art Gala - 5:30 p.m. - December 11, 2025 - Leman Middle School 
Subject:
XIV.I. Next Regular Board Meeting - 7:00 p.m. - December 18, 2025 - Leman Middle School
Subject:
XIV.J. District Pajama Day - December 19, 2025
Subject:
XIV.K. Last day of Classes of 2025 - December 19, 2025
Subject:
XIV.L. Winter Break: December 22, 2025 — January 2, 2026
Subject:
XIV.M. 1st day of Classes of 2026 - January 5, 2026
Subject:
XV. Closed Session
Description:
(The Board of Education may convene into closed session to discuss confidential matters, and may take action upon reconvening into open session only during regular or special board meetings.  No action can be taken on a specific agenda item unless it has been posted on that particular agenda.  The Board is permitted to discuss various items in closed session, including but not limited to:  collective bargaining, pending or imminent litigation, sale/purchase/lease of property, student discipline, and the appointment, employment compensation, discipline, performance, dismissal of specific employees.  The motion to convene into closed session will state the specific reason(s).

Motion to Convene Into Closed Session *
(The Board will move to convene into closed session to discuss a specific item(s) that are listed below.  These are anticipated discussion items during closed session.  Prior to convening into closed session, the Board may add an item(s) for discussion as part of the motion, but action will be taken only on the item(s) stated on the posted agenda.)

Reason 1. The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of a Specific employee(s), specific independent contractors, specific volunteers, or District legal counsel; however, a meeting to consider an increase in compensation to a specific employee of a public body that is subject to the Local Government Wage Increase Transparency Act may not be closed and shall be open to the public and posted and held in accordance with [the Open Meetings Act].  5 ILCS 120/2c)(1), amended by P.A. 101-459.

Reason 2.  Student disciplinary cases. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(9). Minutes of meetings held for this reason shall never be released to protect the individual student’s privacy.

Reason 3. Collective negotiating matters between the public body and its employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees.
Subject:
XVI. Action Items Following Closed Session   *
Description:
(The Board of Education approves closed session minutes as read after reconvening to open session, and may take action on an item(s) that is listed on the posted agenda.)
Subject:
XVI.A. Approve closed session minutes as read.
Subject:
XVII. Adjournment

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