February 5, 2026 at 7:30 PM - Regular Meeting
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1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - (7:30 p.m.)
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__ Myra A. Foutris
__ Ted Kwon __ Jay Oleniczak __ Elissa B. Rosenberg __ Mihra Seta __ Peter D. Theodore __ John P. Vranas ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM MEMBERS __ Dr. David. L. Russo __ Dr. Dominick M. Lupo __ Courtney Whited __ Mark Atkinson __ Dr. Aliaa Ibrahim __ Joseph Segreti __ Jennifer Ruttkay __ Dr. Chris Harmon __ Jordan Stephen __ Jackie McGoey __ Renee Tolnai __ Erin Curry |
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2. DISTRICT RECOGNITION
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2.a. Curricular Highlight - Lincoln Hall Principal Mark Atkinson and Assistant Principal Joe Segreti will introduce seventh-grade Spanish teacher Michelle Lange and eighth-grade Humanities teacher Annalise Bordenet, along with students from Lincoln Hall's STAR Club (Students Taking Active Responsibility) to highlight projects completed throughout the year.
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3. AUDIENCE TO VISITORS
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4. INFORMATION/ACTION: CONSENT AGENDA
(Any member of the Board wishing to vote separately on a Consent Agenda item should request removal of that item from the Consent Agenda.) |
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4.a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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4.a.I. Regular Board Meeting Minutes - JANUARY 8, 2026
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4.a.II. Regular Board Meeting - Closed Session Minutes - JANUARY 8, 2026
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4.b. EMPLOYMENT MATTERS
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4.b.I. Personnel Report
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4.b.II. Resignation
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4.b.II.1. Chris Harmon, Principal, Todd Hall, effective June 30, 2026
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4.b.III. New Employment
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4.b.III.1. Toni Giovannini, 12-week Social Worker, Lincoln Hall, effective January 26, 2026, $364.38/per day
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4.b.IV. FMLA Leave Request
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4.b.IV.1. Megan McCormick, Special Education Teacher, Lincoln Hall, effective January 5, 2026
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4.b.IV.2. Amanda Hasdoo, Full-Time Substitute, District Wide, effective on or about April 16, 2026
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4.b.IV.3. Carly DeNoi, Social Worker, Lincoln Hall, effective January 26, 2026
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4.c. POLICY
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4.c.I. 2nd Reading/Adoption of Policy
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4.c.I.1. Press Plus Issue #120 - October 2025
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4.c.I.1.(1) Draft - Update
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4.c.I.1.(1)(1) 4:80 Accounting and Audits
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4.c.I.1.(1)(2) 7:180 Prevention of and Response to Bullying, Intimidation, and Harassment
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4.c.I.1.(1)(3) 7:190 Student Behavior
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4.d. Inspirit AI Summer Program Facilities Rental Fees
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The Finance Committee members in attendance did not state their support of the Administration’s recommendation to the Board of Education for Inspirit AI’s classroom rental fee reduction to $500 total per classroom in exchange for reduced student programs costs with scholarships, as presented.
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4.e. 2026-27 School Fees Draft
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The Finance Committee members in attendance stated their support for the Administration’s recommendation to the Board of Education to approve the 2026-27 School Fee Schedule, as presented.
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4.f. Post-Issuance Tax Compliance Reports
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The Finance Committee members in attendance stated their support for the Administration’s recommendation to the Board of Education to accept the findings contained in the Post-Issuance Tax Compliance Reports. The Post-Issuance Tax Compliance Report will be placed on the Board of Education agenda for approval at the February 5, 2026 meeting.
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4.g. Renaissance Communication System Installation of Data Rack
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The Finance Committee members in attendance stated their support for the Administration’s recommendation to the Board of Education to approve the quote from Renaissance Communication Systems for the installation of a network rack at Rutledge Hall in the amount of $4,800.
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4.h. PPO Medical Plan Enhancement
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The Finance Committee members in attendance stated their support of the Administration's recommendation to the Board of Education for a 0.42% increase on the District’s share of the Fiscal Year 2027 PPO costs to add preventive care benefits at an estimated annual increase of $8,700.
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4.i. Digitizing District and Student Records – Cross Rhodes Print & Technologies
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The Finance Committee members in attendance stated their support for the Administration’s recommendation to the Board of Education to approve the estimate from Cross Rhodes Print & Technologies for digitizing District and student records in an amount not to exceed $7,000.
Rationale: As part of the Regular meeting, the Board of Education routinely approves minutes, personnel items, Board policies, and routine business matters. Recommended Motion: I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education approves those items on the Consent Agenda as appear above. Motion by member:______________ Seconded by:_________________
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5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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6. NEW BUSINESS
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7. COMMUNICATION FROM BOARD MEMBERS
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7.a. NTDSE/District 807: John P. Vranas/Elissa B. Rosenberg
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7.b. IASB (Illinois Association of School Boards): Ted Kwon/Jay Oleniczak
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7.c. Finance Committee: Jay Oleniczak/Mihra Seta
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7.d. Facilities Committee: John P. Vranas/Myra A. Foutris
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7.e. Policy Committee: Myra A. Foutris/Ted Kwon
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7.f. President's Report: Peter D. Theodore
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7.f.I. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION: Important District Dates
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7.f.II. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION/ACTION: Bi-Annual Review of Closed Meeting Minutes
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Rationale: The Board of Education semi-annually reviews Closed Session minutes per 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(21) and Board Policy 2:220.
Recommended Motion: I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education authorize the release of certain closed session minutes, as listed in the attachment between September 1, 2016 to November 6, 2025, which were reviewed by the Board of Education and recommended by the Secretary of the Board of Education, as no longer needing confidential treatment. Motion by member:______________ Seconded by:_________________
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7.f.III. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION/ACTION: Destruction of Closed Meeting Audio Recordings
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Rationale: The Board of Education approves the destruction of particular closed meeting recording(s) that are at least 18 months old and for which approved minutes of the closed meeting already exist, per 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(21) and Board Policy 2:220.
Recommended Motion: I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education authorize the destruction of certain closed session audio recordings, as listed on the attachment, which were held prior to July 31, 2024, and for which approved minutes already exist, as reviewed by the Board of Education and recommended by the Secretary of the Board of Education. Motion by member: _____________ Seconded by: _______________
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8. COMMUNICATION TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
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8.a. LTA (Lincolnwood Teacher Association): Travis DuPriest/Kevin Conley (Co-Presidents)
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8.b. LSSU (Lincolnwood Support Staff Union): Tommy Bujnowski (President)
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8.c. PALS (People Active with Lincolnwood Schools): Abby Jones (President)
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9. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
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9.a. Superintendent's Report: Dr. David L. Russo
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9.a.I. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION: NTDSE Programming Presentation
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9.a.II. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION: District Updates
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9.a.III. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION/ACTION: 2026-2027 Parent-Student Handbook Changes
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Rationale: The Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education approves all revisions to the District Parent-Student Handbook.
Recommended Motion: I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education adopt changes to the 2026-2027 Parent-Student Handbook, as presented. Motion by member:______________ Seconded by:_________________
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9.b. Curriculum and Instruction, Assistant Superintendent's Report: Dr. Dominick M. Lupo
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9.b.I. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION: Curriculum Department Update
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9.c. Business and Operations, Business Manager/CSBO: Courtney Whited
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9.c.I. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION: Finance Report - NOVEMBER 2025
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9.c.II. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION/ACTION: Replacement of Rutledge Hall Storm Sump Pumps
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Rationale: The Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education approves all contracts over $10,000.
Recommended Motion: I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education approve the proposal from DeFranco Plumbing, Inc. for Rutledge Hall’s storm pump replacement in the amount of $17,314, as presented. Motion by member:____________Seconded by:___________
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9.c.III. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION/ACTION: Renaissance Communication System Installation of Door Access Control - Lincoln Hall Auditorium Doors
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Rationale: The Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education approves all contracts over $10,000.
Recommended Motion: I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education approve the quote from Renaissance Communication Systems for the upgrade of three doors into the current door access control system in the amount of $11,700, as presented. Motion by member:____________Seconded by:___________
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9.c.IV. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION/ACTION: Property Tax Bill Delay Resolution Draft
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Rationale: The Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education approves all Resolutions.
Recommended Motion: I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education adopt a Resolution calling on the Cook County Treasurer and other Cook County officials responsible for the issuance of property tax bills to resolve systemic issues, as presented. Motion by member:_______________ Seconded by:________________
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9.c.V. INFORMATION/ACTION: Bills Payable in the Amount of $1,193,719.10
Bills reviewed this month by: Elissa B. Rosenberg and Myra A. Foutris
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Rationale: The Board of Education routinely reviews and approves invoices and bills.
Recommended Motion: I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education approve invoices and bills in the amount of $1,193,719.10. Motion by member: _________________ Seconded by: ________________
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10. AUDIENCE TO VISITORS
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11. RECESS INTO CLOSED SESSION
Description:
I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education recess into Closed Session for the purposes of: 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1), amended by P.A. 101-459 - Personnel, 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2) - Collective Negotiating and 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(9) - Student Disciplinary Cases.
Motion by member:_________________ Seconded by:________________ |
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12. ADJOURNMENT
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Motion by member: _______________ Seconded by: _________________ |
