Meeting Agenda
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS

Mr. Madden
Mrs. Barber
Mr. Lathrop
Mrs. Hebreard
Mr. Christ
Dr. Molina de Mesa
Mr. Vanorny
 
III. CLOSED SESSION 6:00 p.m.
IV. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
V. DISTRICT 68 HIGHLIGHTS
VI. CONSENT AGENDA
VI.A. Minutes
VI.B. Personnel Recommendations
VI.C. Treasurer's Report
VI.D. Accounts Payable
VII. REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT
VII.A. School Improvement Update — Mr. Justin Warnke, Principal Jefferson Jr. High
VIII. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA AND NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND PRESENTATION OF OTHER COMMUNICATIONS, PETITIONS, AND REQUESTS TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
IX. ACTION/DISCUSSION ITEMS
IX.A. AC: 26-01 Approval of 2026 Board Policies
IX.B. AC: 26-02 Approval of Board Policy 5200 Attendance and Truancy
IX.C. AC: 26-03 Approval of Board Policy 6130 Wellness
IX.D. AC: 26-04 Approval of Board Policy 6420 Acceptable Use Standards (AUS)
IX.E. AC: 26-05 Approval of E-Rate Purchase Plan
IX.F.  AC: 26-06 Approval of 2025 Joint Conference Board Expenses
IX.G. DI: 26-01 Discussion on the Budget Timeline
IX.H. DI: 26-02 Discussion on the Five Year Financial Forecast
IX.I. DI: 26-03 Discussion on the Investment Program Review
IX.J. DI: 26-04 Discussion of 2026-2027 School Calendar
IX.K. DI: 26-05 Discussion on Superintendent Evaluation Process
X. BOARD REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, CORRESPONDENCE, AND FREEDOM OF INFORMATION REQUESTS
XI. ADJOURNMENT
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: January 12, 2026 at 7:30 PM - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
Subject:
I. CALL TO ORDER
Description:
The Board President will call the meeting to order.
Subject:
II. ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS

Mr. Madden
Mrs. Barber
Mr. Lathrop
Mrs. Hebreard
Mr. Christ
Dr. Molina de Mesa
Mr. Vanorny
 
Subject:
III. CLOSED SESSION 6:00 p.m.
Description:
To discuss 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. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(3). Discuss litigation when an action against, affecting, or on behalf of the particular public body has been filed and is pending before a court or administrative tribunal, or when the public body finds that an action is probable or imminent, in which case the basis for the finding shall be recorded and entered into the minutes of the closed meeting.5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11).  To consider information regarding the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body, 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1).
Subject:
IV. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Description:
The Pledge of Allegiance will be led by 8th grade students from Jefferson Jr. High who have attended our district throughout their education:
Filip Cebulski
Monika Arredondo
Cali Weber
Alan Kalis
Jadah Benson
Jon Schultz
Alexander Kelly
Avery Kendra
Lindsey McManus
Silas Wilkerson
Gloria Mejia-Gomez
Emily Issaq

 
Subject:
V. DISTRICT 68 HIGHLIGHTS
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Subject:
VI. CONSENT AGENDA
Subject:
VI.A. Minutes
Attachments:
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VI.B. Personnel Recommendations
Attachments:
Subject:
VI.C. Treasurer's Report
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VI.D. Accounts Payable
Attachments:
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VII. REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT
Subject:
VII.A. School Improvement Update — Mr. Justin Warnke, Principal Jefferson Jr. High
Attachments:
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VIII. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA AND NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND PRESENTATION OF OTHER COMMUNICATIONS, PETITIONS, AND REQUESTS TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Description:

The purpose of the public comment section of the Board agenda is to direct comments to the Board and/or provide information. Ordinarily, the Board will not engage in dialog with the speaker. Comments should be in good taste and demonstrate consideration for others. We request that negative comments about personnel or students be directed to the administration or through our grievance procedure. See also Board Policy 7340: Public Participation at School Board Meetings and Petitions to the Board
Subject:
IX. ACTION/DISCUSSION ITEMS
Subject:
IX.A. AC: 26-01 Approval of 2026 Board Policies
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.B. AC: 26-02 Approval of Board Policy 5200 Attendance and Truancy
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.C. AC: 26-03 Approval of Board Policy 6130 Wellness
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.D. AC: 26-04 Approval of Board Policy 6420 Acceptable Use Standards (AUS)
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.E. AC: 26-05 Approval of E-Rate Purchase Plan
Attachments:
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IX.F.  AC: 26-06 Approval of 2025 Joint Conference Board Expenses
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.G. DI: 26-01 Discussion on the Budget Timeline
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.H. DI: 26-02 Discussion on the Five Year Financial Forecast
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.I. DI: 26-03 Discussion on the Investment Program Review
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.J. DI: 26-04 Discussion of 2026-2027 School Calendar
Attachments:
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IX.K. DI: 26-05 Discussion on Superintendent Evaluation Process
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Subject:
X. BOARD REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, CORRESPONDENCE, AND FREEDOM OF INFORMATION REQUESTS
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Subject:
XI. ADJOURNMENT

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