February 19, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting with Closed Session

1. Call to Order / Roll Call (A) (Mr. Troy)
Call to order the Regular Meeting at ___:___ p.m. A quorum must be met.
Roll Call: Ayes  / Absent  / Motion __________
Members: Mr. Bobby, Mr. Cratty, Mr. Fekete, Mrs. Maiorino, Mrs. Murray, Mr. Ruth, Mr. Troy

2. Closed Session / Roll Call (A) (Mr. Troy)
Move to enter into closed session at ___:___ p.m. as indicated in the Open Meetings Act and 5ILCS120/2c for discussion of: (1) The appointment, employment, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees or legal counsel; (9) Student Disciplinary; (10) The placement of individual students in special education programs and other matters relating to individual students. (21) Discussion of minutes of meetings lawfully closed under this Act.
Members: Mr. Bobby, Mr. Cratty, Mr. Fekete, Mrs. Maiorino, Mrs. Murray, Mr. Ruth, Mr. Troy
Roll Call: Ayes  / Nays  / Absent  / Motion __________

2.1. Exit or Suspend Closed Session / Voice Call (A)
Move to exit or suspend closed session at ___:___ p.m. and return to open session.
Voice Call: Ayes  / Nays  / Motion __________

3. Resume in Public Session / Roll Call (A) (Mr. Troy) approx. 7:00 p.m.
Resume the Regular meeting at ___:___ p.m.
Members: Mr. Bobby, Mr. Cratty, Mr. Fekete, Mrs. Maiorino, Mrs. Murray, Mr. Ruth, Mr. Troy
Roll Call: Ayes  / Absent  / Motion __________

3.1. Action as Required / Roll Call (Mr. Troy)
Will come from the Board.
Roll Call: Ayes  / Nays  /Absent  / Motion __________
Action: Recommendation will come from the Board.
Members: Mr. Bobby, Mr. Cratty, Mr. Fekete, Mrs. Maiorino, Mrs. Murray, Mr. Ruth, Mr. Troy 

4. Pledge of Allegiance (Mr. Troy)
The following Huntley High School Theatre Club students will lead us in the pledge of allegiance:
Seniors - Kaelyn Keegan, Reagan Young, Zofia Borek, Daniella Swim, Sofija Graba, and Mia McBride
Juniors - Ezra Gruendemann and Elizabeth Rutkowski

5. Public Comment (Mr. Troy)
As per Policy 2:230, public comment can be made during this portion of the meeting. The members of the public and district employees may comment on or ask questions of the Board, subject to reasonable constraints. 

6. Revision and Adoption of the Agenda / Voice Call (A) (Mr. Troy)
Move to adopt the agenda as presented (or with changes).
Action: Adoption of the Agenda.
Voice Call: Ayes  / Nays  / Motion __________

7. Superintendent's Report (R) (Ms. Lombard)
Updates will be provided at this time.
Recommendation: For informational purposes only

7.1. Donations (R) (Ms. Lombard)
DOD Technologies - $2,000 to Chuck a Duck Fundraiser to benefit Grafton Food Pantry and Andrew's Assist
Larry's Red Bandanna Society - $1,000 to Chuck a Duck Fundraiser to benefit Grafton Food Pantry and Andrew's Assist
Prospect's Volleyball Academy - $800 to Huntley High School volleyball program

8. Student Board Representatives (R) (Niko Knanishu and Emma Jorgensen)
The student Board Representatives updates will be provided at this time.
Recommendation: For informational purposes only

9. Assistant Superintendent Learning and Innovation (R) (Dr. MacCrindle)
Updates will be provided at this time.
Recommendation: For informational purposes only.

10. Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer (R) (Mr. Altmayer)
Updates will be provided at this time.
Recommendation: For informational purposes only.

10.1. FY27 Budget Draft (R) (Mark Altmayer)
Mr. Altmayer will present the draft of the FY27 Budget.
Recommendation: For informational purposes only.

11. Director of Communications and Public Engagement (R) (Ms. Barr) 
Updates will be provided at this time.
Recommendation: For informational purposes only.

11.1. FOIA Requests (R) (Ms. Barr)
A monthly report on the FOIA requests is provided in the packet.  

12. President's Report (Mr. Troy)

12.1. Board Discussion (D) (Mr. Troy)
The Board will discuss new business items. 

12.2. Minutes (A) (Mr. Troy
The following minutes are presented for review:
February 5, 2026, Special Board of Education Meeting Minutes
February 5, 2026, Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes
Recommendation: Seeking to move these minutes forward for approval at the next Board of Education meeting.

13. Consent Agenda (A) (Mr. Troy)
The following Consent Agenda items have gone through the Committee of the Whole.  Prior to adoption, revisions are presented here.
Roll Call: Ayes  / Nays  / Motion __________
Recommendation: Seeking approval and adoption of the Consent Agenda as follows: 

13.1. Minutes (A) (Mr. Troy)
The following minutes were previously reviewed and moved forward and are presented for approval:
November 13, 2025, Executive Closed Session Meeting Minutes
December 4, 2025, Executive Closed Session Meeting Minutes
December 18, 2025, Board of Education Meeting Minutes
December 18, Executive Closed Session Meeting Minutes
December 18, 2025, Levy Hearing Meeting Minutes
January 15, 2026, Board of Education Meeting Minutes
January 15, 2026, Executive Closed Session Meeting Minutes
February 2, 2026, Special Board of Education Meeting Minutes
February 2, 2026, Executive Closed Session Meeting Minutes
Recommendation: Seeking approval of the Board as presented.

13.2. Payables (A) (Mr. Altmayer)
Mr. Altmayer will seek approval of the Purchase Orders issued at $9,292,274.63; Accounts Payable issued at $8,715.00; and Imprest issued at $233,139.58, as presented.
Recommendation: Seeking approval by the Board as presented.

13.3. Copy Paper Bid (A) (Mr. Altmayer)
Mr. Altmayer is seeking Board approval for the collaborative copy paper bid with District 300.
Recommendation: Seeking approval of the Board as presented.

14. Action Items / Roll/ Voice Call (Mr. Troy)
Action items require a motion and a second; discussion if needed; and roll. 

14.1. HR Personnel (A) (Dr. Zehr)
Seeking approval of the personnel reports provided and reviewed by the Board, which include explanation for resignations, retirements, terminations, employment, contract revisions, and leave requests, as presented.
Recommendation: Seeking approval by the Board as presented.
Roll Call: Ayes  / Nays  / Motion __________

14.2. Request of Steven Sturm to Revoke His Resignation/Retirement Letter (A) (Dr. Zehr)
Mr. Sturm is seeking to revoke his resignation/retirement letter effective at the end of the 2027-2028 school year.
Recommendation: Administration is recommending the denial of this request. 
Roll Call: Ayes  / Nays  / Motion __________

14.3. Athletic Fee Increase (A) (Mr. Altmayer)
Administration is recommending modifying the District's athletic fees.
Recommendation: Seeking approval of the Board as presented.
Roll Call: Ayes  / Nays  / Motion __________

14.4. Registration Fee Increase (A) (Mr. Altmayer)
Administration is recommending modifying the District's registration fees.
Recommendation: Seeking approval of the Board as presented.
Roll Call: Ayes  / Nays  / Motion __________

14.5. Supplemental Purchase Orders and Accounts Payable (A) (Mr. Altmayer)
Administration recommends approval of the Supplemental Purchase Orders Report at $2,925,189.23 and Supplemental Accounts Payable at $9,885.74 as presented.
Recommendation: Seeking approval by the Board as presented.
Roll Call: Ayes  / Nays  / Motion __________

14.6. Little City Accounts Payable Report (A) (Mr. Altmayer)
Administration recommends approval of the Little City Purchase Orders as presented.
Recommendation: Seeking approval by the Board as presented.
Roll Call: Ayes   / Nays   / Abstain with Conflict  / Motion __________

14.7. Resolution 2026-01 (A) (MS. Lombard)
Approval of forty-seven executive closed session meeting minutes from the term of the previous Superintendent and Board Secretary/Board Recording Secretary.
Recommendation: Seeking approval of the Board as presented.
Roll Call: Ayes  / Nays  / Motion __________ 

15.  Public Comment (Mr. Troy)
As per Policy 2:230, public comment can be made during this portion of the meeting. The members of the public and district employees may comment on or ask questions of the Board, subject to reasonable constraints. 

16. Adjournment (A) (Mr. Troy)
Members: Mr. Bobby, Mr. Cratty, Mr. Fekete, Mrs. Maiorino, Mrs. Murray, Mr. Ruth, Mr. Troy
Motion to adjourn the meeting at ___:___ p.m.
Voice Call: Ayes  / Nays  / Motion __________