August 27, 2025 at 5:00 PM - REGULAR MEETING
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A. ROUTINE
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A.1. Call to Order - The President of the Board of Education will call the meeting to order and will ask those in attendance to join him in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
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Board President
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A.2. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Board of Education on July 23, 2025
Presenter:
Board President
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A.3. July Financial Reports
Presenter:
Mr. Da Costa
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A.3.a. Financial Summary Report
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A.3.b. Treasurer's Report
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A.3.c. Investment Report
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A.3.d. Revenue Report
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A.3.e. Expenditure Report
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A.3.f. Activity Fund Report
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A.3.g. Bills for Payment for August
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A.4. Public Participation - Public Participation is the time during the meeting when anyone who wishes to address the Board may do so. The Board of Education welcomes public comment and encourages patrons to participate in District 56 Board meetings. Patrons who wish to address the Board are asked to state the following:
Presenter:
Board President
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B. REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT
Presenter:
Dr. Correa
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B.1. Reading Power at Spaulding School
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Dr. Correa
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B.2. District Highlights
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Dr. Correa
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B.3. Introduction of New Staff
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Dr. Correa
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B.4. School Improvement Plans
Presenter:
Dr. Correa
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B.5. Department Updates
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Dr. Correa
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B.6. Science Review 2025
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Mr. Helfers
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B.7. Professional Leave and Conferences
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Dr. Correa
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B.8. Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Request
Presenter:
Dr. Correa
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B.9. Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Request
Presenter:
Dr. Correa
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B.10. Lake Divison Meeting
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Dr. Correa
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C. NEW BUSINESS
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Dr. Correa
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C.1. First Reading Board Policies Issue 119 June 2025
Presenter:
Dr. Correa
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C.2. Public Comment - The Board of Education has reserved this time to provide patrons an opportunity to comment on any business conducted by the Board during this evening's meeting.
Presenter:
Board President
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D. CLOSED SESSION
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D.1. A closed session of the Board of Education will convene on August 27, 2025, in the Board Room of the District Office located at 3706 Florida Avenue, Gurnee. The closed session will be held pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) personnel, (9) student discipline, (10) student information, (11) potential litigation, and (21) discussion of minutes.
Presenter:
Board President
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E. OPEN SESSION
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E.1. Personnel - The Board will formally act on personnel recommendations from the Superintendent.
Presenter:
Dr. Correa
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E.2. Megan Altwasser - Resignation
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E.3. Reyna Sanchez - Resignation
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E.4. Nancy Veloz - Resignation
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E.5. Danielle Bonngard - Rehire
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E.6. Flor Villanueva - Rehire
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E.7. Sean Smith - Intent to Retire
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E.8. Daisy Castro - New Hire
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E.9. Melissa Epstein - New Hire
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E.10. Amy Hernandez - New Hire
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E.11. Isabel Iniguez - New Hire
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E.12. Kimberly Komen - New Hire
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E.13. Kristin Marks - New Hire
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E.14. Janelle Williams - New Hire
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E.15. Closed Session Minutes - The Board will formally act on closed session minutes for July 23, 2025.
Presenter:
Dr. Correa
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E.16. Review Closed Session Minutes from January 2025 - June 2025
Presenter:
Dr. Correa
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E.17. Adjournment
Presenter:
Board President
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