March 11, 2025 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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I. Roll Call
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II. Call to Order
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III. Pledge
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IV. Calendar Hearing
Description:
The proposed calendar takes into consideration the 2025-2026 calendar of Lockport Township High School and the local LTHS feeder schools. We have tried to closely match the winter and spring breaks. Also taken into account is the proposed start date. There have been no changes to the proposed calendar since the February board meeting. Calendar Summary:
Staff and parents have been notified of tonight's hearing. A copy of the proposed calendar is included in the electronic packet to which the public has access. I will answer any questions the audience may have on Tuesday evening. |
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V. Communications
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V.A. D91 Parent Teacher Organization (PTO)
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V.B. D91 Foundation
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V.C. D91 Parent Athletic Association (PAA)
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V.D. D91 Community Update
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V.E. D91 Teachers Union
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V.F. Invitation to Address the Board of Education
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Per Policy 2:230 - Public Participation at School Board Meetings and Petitions to the Board
During each regular and special open meeting of the Board, any person may comment to or ask questions of the School Board (public participation), subject to the reasonable constraints established and recorded in this policy’s guidelines below. The Board listens to comments or questions during public participation; responses to comments to or questions of the Board are most often managed through policy 3:30, Chain of Command. To preserve sufficient time for the Board to conduct its business, any person appearing before the Board is expected to follow these guidelines:
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VI. Staff Recognition
Description:
This month we are recognizing four staff winners who have been nominated by their colleagues: Christine Soulian, Eddie Wade, Amy Visser, and Becky Georgopulos.
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VII. Student Recognition
Description:
We will be recognizing the MG Early Learner star students and KG students of the month.
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VIII. Approval of Consent Agenda
The Consent Agenda is a list of routine non-controversial items, which do not require further discussion and which are approved with one motion and one roll call vote. It is an effective procedure to handle routine matters on the agenda expeditiously. All consent items shall be listed with an asterisk(*) and will be enacted with one motion. However, any member of the Board of Education may request that an item be withdrawn from the Consent Agenda and discussed in its regular order. |
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VIII.A. Approval of Minutes *
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VIII.B. Approval of Financial Reports
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VIII.B.1. Payment of Bills (online)*/ AP Check Register (online)*
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VIII.B.2. Monthly Financial Reports (on-line)*
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VIII.B.3. Activity Accounts*
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VIII.B.4. Treasurer's Report*
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VIII.B.5. Investment Report*
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VIII.B.6. Flexible Spending Account*
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VIII.C. FOIA Report *
Description:
We received one request for information under the Freedom of Information Act since the February 2025 meeting of the Board of Education. Both the request and response along with the attachment referenced are attached for review.
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VIII.D. Suspension Report *
Description:
Attached is the suspension report for Kelvin Grove for the month of February 2025. There were no suspensions at Milne Grove for the month of February 2025.
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IX. Reports of the Superintendent
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IX.A. Milne Grove School Improvement Team Presentation
Description:
This month Mrs. Koziol, along with the MG school improvement team members, will update the Board regarding the MG building improvement plan. The presentation will include progress towards goals included in the 2023-24 improvement plan and goals added by the leadership teams for the 2024-25 school year. |
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IX.B. Summer 2025 Project Update
Description:
On Tuesday night, Dr. Wilkey will provide an update on the summer project's progress since the last board meeting. This will include an update on the abatement planning for MG over spring break. |
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X. Board Reports/Discussion Items
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X.A. Committee of the Whole Update
Description:
The Committee of the Whole will meet on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at 5:45 pm in the Kelvin Grove LRC. The agenda was posted and available on the website. If there are board members who were not in attendance at the committee meeting, an update will be provided.
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X.B. Finalize Hive Award
Description:
On Tuesday evening, we are looking to collect any suggestions, additions, or changes they would like to see with the Hive award. Attached you will find the proposed award description that was shared at the last meeting. Please be prepared for discussion and to offer feedback and suggestions.
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X.C. KG End of Year Award
Description:
As we prepare for the annual Kelvin Grove Academic & Athletic Awards, staff has requested to rename the 8th grade science award. Please see the request attached for discussion.
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XI. Action Items
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XI.A. 2025-2026 School Calendar
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RECOMMENDATION Approve the 2025-2026 school calendar as presented. BACKGROUND Information has been shared with the Board and staff. Staff and parents have been notified of the hearing held at the beginning of the meeting this evening. It is recommended the Board of Education approve the 2025-2026 school calendar as presented. |
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XI.B. Accept Donations
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RECOMMENDATION Accept the monetary memorial donation in honor of Marilyn Singletary. BACKGROUND The family of Marilyn Singletary, a long-time employee of Milne Grove, sent a check in the amount of $250 in her memory. As a district, we will be looking to purchase something for the new MG secure entry in memory of her life and dedication to Milne Grove for over two decades. |
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XI.C. Personnel Report
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XI.D. Continued Employment of Certified Staff & Tenured Staff
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RECOMMENDATION Approval is required to continue employment of the non-tenure certified staff members listed below for the 2025-2026 school term. BACKGROUND Each of the certified staff members listed has done an excellent job and we look forward to continuing to work with them during the 2025-2026 school year. It is my recommendation that the Board of Education continue the employment of the individuals listed below for the 2025-2026 school term at their appropriate place on the salary schedule.
* Tenure at the end of 2024-2025 school term. |
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XI.E. Preventative Maintenance Contract
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RECOMMENDATION: Approval of an annual preventative maintenance contract with Hayes Mechanical. BACKGROUND: Attached you will find information from Mr. Pierson regarding the preventative maintenance contract that was also presented during the Committee of the Whole meeting. Based on that information, it is my recommendation for the board to approve a contract with Hayes Mechanical for an annual amount of $15,200/year. |
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XI.F. KG Gym Floor Refinishing Summer 2025
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RECOMMENDATION: Approval of Kelvin Grove Gym Floor Refinishing during the summer of 2025. BACKGROUND: Attached you will find information from Mr. Pierson regarding the quotes received for refinishing the gym floors as well as copies of the quotes. Based on that information, it is my recommendation that the Board of Education approve the gym floor refinishing for an amount of $3,900. |
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XI.G. KG Annual End-of-Year Awards
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RECOMMENDATION: Approve the renaming of two female athletic awards and the addition of the "Hornet Award." BACKGROUND: Each year KG holds an annual academic and athletic awards night in May to recognize all athletic teams as well as eighth-grade academic awards. As part of the discussion at the February board meeting, it has been recommended that the following awards be renamed in honor of two former staff members: Rename "Girls Sportsmanship Award" to "Sally Anderson Sportsmanship Award" Rename "Girls Athlete of the Year Award" to "Lynn ‘Cookie’ Krumlinde Athlete of the Year Award" In addition to renaming the two awards, the board has discussed adding one additional overall award for eighth-grade students based on the district core values adopted with the most recent strategic plan in the spring of 2024. The recommendation is to add the "HORNET Award" in conjunction with the academic awards for eighth graders. |
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XI.H. Approval of local funding for Title I Program
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RECOMMENDATION Authorize local dollars to cover the cost of Title I services that might not be covered by the FY26 Title I allocation. BACKGROUND We do not know for sure how much our grant allocation will be for the coming school year. Each year, the Board is asked to approve local funding for any shortfall that may occur. Most years, the Title I grant pays for the full Title I teacher's salary, supplies, and most of the benefits. It is recommended that the Board authorize local dollars to cover the cost of Title I services that might not be covered by the FY26 Title I allocation. |
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XI.I. Approval to Prepare Tentative Budget for FY26
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RECOMMENDATION: Authorize the Superintendent to prepare a tentative budget for the 2025-2026 school year within the parameters provided by the Board of Education. BACKGROUND: Each year the Board authorizes the Superintendent to prepare a tentative budget for the coming year. This year I will prepare a draft tentative budget which will be updated and presented to the Board in August. Some of the information required to build the annual budget will not be available until late spring/summer, therefore we will begin building the budget with what we know for sure will be included. We are awaiting information on EBF and grant funding from the Illinois State Board of Education and the financial impact of the proposed legislation. It is my recommendation that the Board of Education authorize the Superintendent to begin work in order to prepare a draft tentative budget for the 2025-2026 school year. |
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XII. Informational Items
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XII.A. Media
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XII.B. Legislative Report
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XII.C. Upcoming Dates
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XIII. Closed Session
Description:
The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the District or legal counsel for the District, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee or against legal counsel for the District to determine its validity. [1] However, a meeting to consider an increase in compensation to a specific employee of a public body that is subject to the Local Government Wage Increase Transparency Act may not be closed and shall be open to the public and posted and held in accordance the [the Open Meetings Act]. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1), as amended by P.A. 99-646
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XIV. Adjournment
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