September 24, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

I. Public Hearing

I.A. Hear Testimony and Consider FY27 Budget

II. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance

III. Roll Call

IV. Recognition and Comments from Employees and Public

IV.A. Introduction of new teachers, counselors, and administration for the 2026-2027 school year. 

IV.B. ISBE Student Advisory Council - Brayden Runyon 

V. Comments from the School Board

VI. Consent Agenda

VI.A. * Minutes of Previous Meetings

VI.A.1. * Regular and Closed Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of August 20, 2026. 

VI.B. * Closed Minutes

VI.B.1.  * Approve Destruction of Audio Recording of February 20, 2025. 

VI.C. * Communication

VI.D.  * August FOIA Log

VI.E.  * Building Reports

VI.E.1. * RCELC 

VI.E.2.  * RCES

VI.E.3.  * RCMS

VI.E.4.  * RCHS

VI.E.5. * RiseUp

VI.E.6.  * Special Education

VI.F. * Approve Fundraisers 

VI.G. * EIS Administrator and Teacher Salary and Benefits Report - School Year 2026

VI.H. * Policies for Second Reading and Adoption

VI.H.1. * 3.70 Succession of Authority

VI.H.2. * 4.175 Convicted Child Sex Offender; Screening; Notifications

VI.H.3. * 5.40 Communicable and Chronic Infectious Disease

VI.H.4. * 5.70 Religious Holidays

VI.H.5. * 6.80 Teaching About Controversial Issues

VI.H.6. * 6.190 Extracurricular and Co-Curricular Activities

VI.H.7. * 7.30 Student Assignment and Intra-District Transfer

VI.H.8. * 7.80 Release Time for Religious Instruction & Observance

VI.H.9. * 7.130 Student Rights and Responsibilities

VI.H.10. * 7.330 Student Use of Buildings - Equal Access

VI.H.11. * 8.10 Connections with the Community

VI.H.12. * 8.70 Accommodating Individuals with Disabilities

VII. Financial Reports

VII.A. Treasurer's Report

VII.B. Balance Sheet

VII.C. Approval of Bills

VII.D. All Other Financial Reports

VII.D.1. Comparison of Funds - August 2025 with August 2026

VII.D.2. Monthly Financial Report

VII.D.3. Financial Update/Review

VIII. Administrative Reports

VIII.A. Superintendent's Report

VIII.A.1. Review of Attendance and Truancy Policy 7:70 

VIII.A.2. Enrollment Update

VIII.A.3. Wabash Valley Division Meeting - Tuesday, October 20, 2026 - Effingham

VIII.B. Assistant Superintendent's Report

VIII.B.1. Athletic Complex Update by GeoSurfaces

VIII.B.2. Athletic Building Update by Poettker Construction

VIII.B.3. RCCU1 Food Service Presentation by Food Service Director Andrea Thomas

VIII.B.4. RCMS StraightUp Solar Update

VIII.B.5. Project Funds Update

VIII.B.6. RCMS Family Engagement

VIII.B.7. Inside the Classroom

IX. Unfinished Business

X. New Business

X.A. Approve FY27 Budget

X.B. Approve Change Order for South Building

X.C. Approve Agreement with Alliant for Tax Incentives on Solar

X.D. Approve the Creation and Use of Board Committees

X.E. Approve Delegate to Represent the Board at the Joint Annual Conference

X.F. Approve of Holiday Pay/ 3 Inclement Weather Days for Support Staff

X.G. The RCCU Board of Education employ an independent counsel to conduct interviews and an investigation of the procedures, decisions and circumstances surrounding the creation of the 2026-27 master schedule.  This investigation should include the statements and actions that occurred during the August 7th special board meeting.  Investigation should include all individuals who had a role in the process or relevant knowledge of the events. 

XI. Enter Executive Session

XI.A. 2(c)(1) To Consider Information Regarding Appointment, Employment, Compensation, Discipline, Performance, or Dismissal of Individual Employees

XI.B. 2(c)(9) To Discuss Student Disciplinary Cases

XI.C. 2(c)(11) To Discuss Matters of Possible or Pending Litigation

XI.D. 2(c)(21) To Discuss Matters of Closed Session Minutes

XII. Exit Executive Session

XIII. Possible Student Discipline Action on Student A

XIV. Personnel Action 

XV. Adjournment