February 19, 2026 at 6:00 PM - 3rd Thursday
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1. Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance
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2. Roll Call
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Asbery___; Hemby___; Kassner___; Knowles___; Milt____; Schulte____Ashby___
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3. Student and Staff Recognition
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IL State Scholars
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4. Public Input, Staff Input, Board Input
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5. Reports of Board Committees
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5.A. Finance Committee
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Treasurer’s Report - January 31, 2026
Beginning checking the balance of $18,557,005.16 Revenue of $1,508,775.68 Payroll and Benefits $1,229,972.25 Total Expenditures of $1,650,867.43 Checking balance end of month $18,414,913.41 Savings and investments end of month $1,394,862.79 Total cash balance at the end of the month: $19,809,776.20 Total outstanding liabilities end of month: $8,404.05 The total unencumbered fund balance at the end of the month: $19,819,898.25 Vocational Account Vocational fund beginning balance of $1,087,256.24 Revenue of $12,942.02 Expenditures of $173,699.62 Balance end of month $926,498.64 Activity Funds Activity fund beginning balance of $570,912.95 Revenue of $35,107.00 Expenditures of $24,370.48 Balance end of month $581,649.47 Financial Reports - Payroll, Bills, & P-Card Payroll for February 10, 2026, was $477,515.17, which included $16,091.85 above contracted amounts. Bills were reviewed for $374,288.13 The monthly total for the P-Card statement was $19,480.89 |
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5.B. Building and Grounds Report
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6. Administrative Reports
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6.A. Superintendent's Report
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Mr. LeCrone will present his report to the Board.
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6.B. Principal's Report
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Dr. Fatheree will present his report to the Board.
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7. Consent Agenda Action Items
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"The Consent Agenda items for approval are as follows:"
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7.A. Resignations/ Retirement
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Recommendation is to approve the resignation of Boys Head Soccer Coach David Gump.
Recommendation is to approve the resignation of JV Basketball Coach Brian Gamber. |
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7.B. Minutes: Regular Open Board Minutes, January 15, 2026.
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Recommendation is to approve the Regular Open Board Minutes for January 15, 2026.
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7.C. Minutes: Closed Board Minutes, January 15, 2026.
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Recommendation is to approve the Closed Board Minutes for January 15, 2026.
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7.D. FMLA Acknowledgments
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7.E. Extended Leave of Absence
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Recommendation is to approve the extended leave of absence for Jessica Dolgner from February 3rd, 2026, through March 3rd, 2026.
Recommendation is to approve the extended leave of absence for Pam Maxey through 3/19/2026. Recommendation is to approve the extended leave of absence for Twila Mann through 3/19/2026. |
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7.F. Trips
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Recommendation is to approve the FFA overnight trip to Peoria, IL from April 10, 2026, to April 11, 2026.
Recommendation is to approve the FFA overnight trip to Kankakee, IL from April 3, 2026, to April 4, 2026. Recommendation is to approve the FFA overnight trip to Peoria, IL from April 12, 2026, to April 13, 2026. Recommendation is to approve the Student Council overnight trip to Springfield, IL from March 25, 2026, to March 28, 2026. Recommendation is to approve the Roborams overnight trip to Dekalb, IL from March 6, 2026, to March 8, 2026. Recommendation is to approve the Youth and Government overnight trip to Springfield, IL from March 19, 2026, to March 21, 2026. |
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7.G. Treasurer's Report FY26
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Recommendation is to approve the FY26 Treasurer's Report as reviewed by the finance committee.
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7.H. Financial Reports and Bills February 2026
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Action on this item approves the financial report, bills, and payroll as reviewed by the finance committee.
"Does any Board Member wish to remove any of the Consent Agenda Items?" "Is there any discussion regarding consent agenda items presented for approval?" Recommendation is to approve the consent agenda items as presented. May I have a motion to approve the Consent Agenda Items? Motion was made by ___ and seconded by ___ to approve the consent agenda items as presented. Asbery___; Hemby___; Kassner___; Knowles___; Milt____; Schulte____Ashby___ Approved___ Disapproved___ Abstained___ Absent___ MOTION: CARRIED___ FAILED___ |
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8. Executive Closed Session
The appointment, employment compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the District 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1). 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(cX11).
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May I have a motion to enter closed session?
Motion was made by ____ and seconded by_____to approve moving into executive closed session at _____ p.m. in accordance with school board policy 2:220 - E2 items: The appointment, employment compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the District 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1). 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(cX11). Asbery___; Hemby___; Kassner___; Knowles___; Milt____; Schulte____Ashby___ Approved _____ Disapproved _____ Abstained ___ Absent ___ MOTION: CARRIED _____ FAILED _____ Motion was made by ____ and seconded by_____ to approve entering open session at __p.m. Asbery___; Hemby___; Kassner___; Knowles___; Milt____; Schulte____Ashby___ Approved _____ Disapproved _____ Abstained ___ Absent ___ MOTION: CARRIED _____ FAILED _____ |
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9. Action Items
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9.A. 2026-2027 Proposed Public School Calendar
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Recommendation is to approve the 2026-2027 Proposed Public School Calendar as presented.
May I have a motion for approval? Motion was made by ____ and seconded by ____ to approve the 2026-2027 Proposed Public School Calendar as presented. Asbery___; Hemby___; Kassner___; Knowles___; Milt____; Schulte____Ashby___ Approved _____ Disapproved _____ Abstained ___ Absent ___ MOTION: CARRIED _____ FAILED _____ |
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9.B. Oehm Judges
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Recommendation is to approve the Oehm Judges for the 2025-2026 school year as presented.
May I have a motion for approval? Motion was made by ____ and seconded by ____ to approve the Oehm Judges for the 2025-2026 school year as presented. Asbery___; Hemby___; Kassner___; Knowles___; Milt____; Schulte____Ashby___ Approved _____ Disapproved _____ Abstained ___ Absent ___ MOTION: CARRIED _____ FAILED _____ |
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9.C. Resolution in Support of the Extension of Rt. 15/ I-57 TIF District.
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Recommendation is to approve the resolution in support of the extension of Rt. 15/ I-57 TIF District.
May I have a motion for approval? Motion was made by ____ and seconded by ____ to approve the resolution in support of the extension of Rt. 15/ I-57 TIF District. Asbery___; Hemby___; Kassner___; Knowles___; Milt____; Schulte____Ashby___ Approved _____ Disapproved _____ Abstained ___ Absent ___ MOTION: CARRIED _____ FAILED _____ |
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9.D. Tax Increment Financing Intergovernmental Agreement with City of Mt. Vernon.
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Recommendation is to approve the tax increment financing intergovernmental agreement with the city of Mt. Vernon.
May I have a motion for approval? Motion was made by ____ and seconded by ____ to approve the tax increment financing intergovernmental agreement with the city of Mt. Vernon. Asbery___; Hemby___; Kassner___; Knowles___; Milt____; Schulte____Ashby___ Approved _____ Disapproved _____ Abstained ___ Absent ___ MOTION: CARRIED _____ FAILED _____ |
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9.E. Letter of Support for the Extension of Rt. 15/ I-57 TIF District.
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Recommendation is to approve the letter of support for the extension of Rt. 15/ I-57 TIF District.
May I have a motion for approval? Motion was made by ____ and seconded by ____ to approve the letter of support for the extension of Rt. 15/ I-57 TIF District. Asbery___; Hemby___; Kassner___; Knowles___; Milt____; Schulte____Ashby___ Approved _____ Disapproved _____ Abstained ___ Absent ___ MOTION: CARRIED _____ FAILED _____ |
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9.F. Bid Specifications for Passenger Van
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Recommendation is to approve the bid specifications for a passenger van as presented.
May I have a motion for approval? Motion was made by ____ and seconded by ____ to approve the bid specifications for a passenger van as presented.. Asbery___; Hemby___; Kassner___; Knowles___; Milt____; Schulte____Ashby___ Approved _____ Disapproved _____ Abstained ___ Absent ___ MOTION: CARRIED _____ FAILED _____ |
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9.G. Bid Specifications for an Operations Truck
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Recommendation is to approve the bid specifications for an operations truck as presented.
May I have a motion for approval? Motion was made by ____ and seconded by ____ to approve the bid specifications for an operations truck as presented. Asbery___; Hemby___; Kassner___; Knowles___; Milt____; Schulte____Ashby___ Approved _____ Disapproved _____ Abstained ___ Absent ___ MOTION: CARRIED _____ FAILED _____ |
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10. Employment
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All employments are contingent on proper paperwork (I-9, Background Checks, EHR Checks, etc.) being completed and turned in.
Recommendation is to approve Kenna Miller for the 210-day Bursar position for the 2026-2027 school year at Step 17. May I have a motion for approval? Motion was made by ____ and seconded by____ to approve Kenna Miller for the 210-day Bursar position for the 2026-2027 school year at Step 17. Asbery___; Hemby___; Kassner___; Knowles___; Milt____; Schulte____Ashby___ Approved _____ Disapproved _____ Abstained ___ Absent ___ MOTION: CARRIED _____ FAILED _____ Recommendation is to approve Hunter Shirley as a Co-Sponsor for Club America for the 2025-2026 school year. May I have a motion for approval? Motion was made by ____ and seconded by____ to approve Hunter Shirley as a Co-Sponsor for Club America for the 2025-2026 school year. Asbery___; Hemby___; Kassner___; Knowles___; Milt____; Schulte____Ashby___ Approved _____ Disapproved _____ Abstained ___ Absent ___ MOTION: CARRIED _____ FAILED _____ Recommendation is to approve Tricia Reeves as a Co-Sponsor for Club America for the 2025-2026 school year. May I have a motion for approval? Motion was made by ____ and seconded by____ to approve Tricia Reeves as a Co-Sponsor for Club America for the 2025-2026 school year. Asbery___; Hemby___; Kassner___; Knowles___; Milt____; Schulte____Ashby___ Approved _____ Disapproved _____ Abstained ___ Absent ___ MOTION: CARRIED _____ FAILED _____ |
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11. Adjournment
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May I have a motion for approval?
Motion was made by ____ and seconded by_______ to approve adjourning the meeting at __p.m. All in favor say Aye! |