April 15, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Public Hearing and Regular Board Meeting
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A. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR BOARD MEETING/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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B. ROLL CALL
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C. REVIEW & ADOPTION OF BOARD OF EDUCATION AGENDA
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D. "CARDINAL STRONG" SPOTLIGHT - Illinois State Scholars
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E. CALL TO ORDER BOND HEARING
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F. ROLL CALL
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G. PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING THE INTENT OF THE BOARD TO SELL NOT TO EXCEED $12,750,000 FUNDING BONDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING CLAIMS AGAINST THE DISTRICT
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G.1. President: The next agenda item for the Board is a public hearing pursuant to the Bond Issue Notification Act of the State of Illinois, hereafter referred to as BINA, to receive public comments on the proposal to sell Funding Bonds in an amount not to exceed $12,750,000 for the purpose of paying claims against the District, namely, the General Obligation Debt Certificates (Limited Tax), Series 2026A, B, C and D, and related costs of issuance.
All persons desiring to be heard will have an opportunity to present written or oral testimony with respect to the proposed bonds. |
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G.1.a. President: Are there any comments from members of the Board?
--Discussion |
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G.1.b. President: Is there any written testimony concerning the proposed bonds to be read into the record?
-- Secretary reads any written testimony into the record |
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G.1.c. President: Is there any oral testimony or public comments concerning the proposed bonds?
--Take any oral testimony or public comments |
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G.1.d. President: All persons desiring to be heard have been given an opportunity to present oral and written testimony with respect to the issuance of the Bonds.
--President asks for a motion to adjourn the BINA Hearing --Vote I declare the motion carried and declare that the BINA Hearing has been finally adjourned. |
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H. BOND HEARING ADJOURNMENT
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I. RECOGNITION OF VISITORS & PUBLIC COMMENTS
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J. CONSENT AGENDA
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J.1. Approval of Minutes
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J.1.a. Regular & Closed Meeting of March 18, 2026
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J.2. Approval of Monthly Financial Statement
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J.3. Approval of Personnel and Differential Reports
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J.4. Approval of Payment of Bills & Claims
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J.5. Approval of Activity Accounts
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J.6. Approval of Advertisers and Donors
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K. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
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K.1. District Highlights
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K.1.a. 2026-2027 Staffing Assignments
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K.2. Building Highlights
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K.2.a. Class of 2026 Events
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K.3. Facilities Highlights
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K.3.a. Bus Garage
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K.4. Community Highlights
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K.4.a. Foundation Meeting - April 8, 2026
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K.4.b. 2026-2027 Registration & Fees Collection
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K.5. Staff Communications
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K.6. Notes of Appreciation
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L. DISTRICT FINANCIAL REPORT
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L.1. 2025-2026 School Year 3rd Quarter Financial Report
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L.2. FY27 Budget Development
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M. BOARD ACTION & DISCUSSION
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M.1. Approval of Final 2025-2026 District Calendar
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M.1.a. Last Full Day for Students - May 22, 2026
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M.1.b. Last Day for Students and Staff - May 26, 2026
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M.2. Approval of District Consolidated Plan for Federal Funding
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M.3. Approval of Staff Health/Dental/Life Packages for 2026-2027 School Year
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M.4. Approval of Policy Recommendations, PRESS Issue 121 & Other Policies - 1st Reading
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N. CLOSED SESSION -- Recommend a Closed Session to discuss: the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body for the public body - 5ILS120/2(c)(1); Litigation - 5ILCS120/2(c)(11); Negotiations - 5ILCS120/2(c)(2); and Student disciplinary cases - 5ILCS120/2(c)(9).
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O. POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS RESULTING FROM CLOSED SESSION
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P. CALENDAR ITEMS
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P.1. April Calendar
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P.2. May Calendar
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P.2.a. Forreston FFA Chapter Banquet - May 4, 2026
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P.2.b. 2026 Agriculture Day - May 8, 2026
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P.2.c. Class of 2026 Commencement Ceremony - May 17, 2026
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Q. OTHER MATTERS TO COME TO THE ATTENTION OF THE BOARD
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Q.1. Joint Annual Conference - November 20-22, 2026
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R. ADJOURNMENT
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