November 10, 2026 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. Communications
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IV.A. D91 Parent Teacher Organization (PTO)
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IV.B. D91 Foundation
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IV.C. D91 Parent Athletic Association (PAA)
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IV.D. Invitation to Address the Board of Education.
Per policy 2:230 — Public Participation at School Board Meetings and Petions to the Board. During open meetings, members of the public may comment or ask questions, subject to the following rules: Sign In: Use the sign-in sheet Time Limit Limit comments to 3 minutes per individual (longer periods require advance permission). Groups addressing the same topic are encouraged to designate a single spokesperson. Decorum: Maintain respect and civility.
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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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V. 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 However, any member of the Board of Education may request that an item be withdrawn from the Consent Agenda and discussed in its regular order.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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V.A. Approval of Minutes *
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V.B. Approval of Financial Reports
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V.B.1. Payment of Bills (online)*/ AP Check Register (online)*
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V.B.2. Monthly Financial Reports (on-line)*
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V.B.3. Activity Accounts*
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V.B.4. Treasurer's Report*
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V.B.5. Investment Report*
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V.B.6. Flexible Spending Account*
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V.C. FOIA Report *
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We have received zero requests for information under the Freedom of Information Act since the October 2026 meeting of the Board of Education. |
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V.D. Suspension Report *
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VI. Board Reports/Discussion Items
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VI.A. Committee of the Whole Update
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The Committee of the Whole met on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at 5:45 pm in the Kelvin Grove LRC. A brief update on the meeting will be provided for any board member who is present at the regular meeting but missed the Committee of the Whole.
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VI.B. IASB Resolutions Committee
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Last month, the board reviewed the IASB Report to the Membership - 2026 Resolutions Committee Report. Please provide input for Mrs. Rodriguez so she can fulfill her responsibilities at the 2026 Delegate Assembly on November 21, 2026, at 11:45 a.m.
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VI.C. Triple I Conference Planning Discussion to Finalize Details
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VI.D. Estimated Amounts Necessary to be Levied for 2026
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The projected levy estimate ensures that District 91 does not lose any funding, ensuring that even if the most recent estimated EAV from the county clerk increases or decreases (within limits), the district will capture its full entitlement. This year, the district’s requested levy will be under the 5% cap, therefore, we are not required to publish a notice or hold a truth in taxation hearing before approving the certificate of tax levy in December. Current projected fund balances for the end of FY27 as approved with the current year budget:
The estimated aggregate levy recommended this year is as follows: Education $5,409,683 Operation and Maintenance $1,200,000 Transportation $500,000 Working Cash $4,000 Municipal Retirement $50,000 Social Security $20,000 Fire, Prevention, & Safety $6,000 Tort $90,250 Special Education $60,000 Unemployment $9,000 Total Capped Levy $7,348,933 (not including Bonds) Estimated Bond & Interest $627,398 Total Estimated 2025 Levy $7,976,331 Next month, I will request that the Board approve the estimated amounts necessary to be levied.
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VI.E. Planned Application for FY27 Maintenance Grant
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Since the FY23 fiscal year, District 91 has been able to utilize the School Maintenance Grants through the state of IL to install key fobs on all interior and exterior doors, bein to replace and/or maintain exterior and interior doors that are beginning to fail, and install security cameras to increase visibility and improve safety. In FY27, Mr. Pierson plans to use matching funds to address additional interior doors targeted in the health, life, safety report, coninuethe resurfacing of bathroom flooring, repair the railing by the Milne Grove flagpole, and install a gate to ensure students are safe on the KG blacktop. To continue planning for this year’s submission, we would like to confirm commitment from the D91 board of education to utilize FY27 budget funds, approximately $60,000 locally, so we can receive the matching grant maximum of $50,000 from the state to complete projects totalling $110,000 this year. Attached, you will find a description of the proposed projects to be completed for the FY27 School Maintenance Grant. On Tuesday evening, we will ask for board input on this proposal for the use of funds and support to move forward with the grant. Final approval of the maintenance grant will be sought in December. |
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VII. Administrative Reports
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At the upcoming board meeting, attendees will hear administrative updates from district leadership covering key academic, financial, and operational progress: A. Mrs. Koziol will present an overview of the newly released 2026 School Report Card designation calculations and recent progress in Strategic Goals. B. Mrs. Black will report on curriculum planning, report card updates, and events and recognition for Milne Grove. C. Mr. Jennings will provide updates on curriculum, student accomplishments, and upcoming events from Kelvin Grove. D. Ms. Flaherty will share Student Services updates related to co-teaching, mentoring, and special services.
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VIII. Action Items
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VIII.A. Disposition of Materials
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Kelvin Grove has the following curricular materials in storage that were purchased from previous adoptions and now require disposal: Math: GoMath Publisher-HMH copyright 2015 Grade 4: 86 Student Workbooks & 12 Textbooks Grade 5: 83 Student Workbooks & 24 Textbooks Grade 6: 6 Student Workbooks & 38 Textbooks Grade 7: 13 Student Workbooks & 9 Textbooks Grade 8: 17 Student Workbooks & 12 Textbooks
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VIII.B. Insurance Memorandum of Understanding with Collective Bargaining Unit
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RECOMMENDATION It is my recommendation that the Board of Education approve a Memorandum of Understanding with the Lockport Teachers Association to maintain the current (and historic) cost-sharing practice for the HMO4 Insurance option, including all years of the current contract (26-27, 27-28, and 28-29). Under the recommended and previous agreements, the district paid 100% of the individual plan cost and 60% of the family plan cost because of the plan's overall affordability. BACKGROUNDLast month, the board discussed the HMO4 insurance option as well as the historic cost split between the board and employees despite not being memorialized in the most recent contract. Renewal rates for the HMO 4 plan premiums remain below those of the other two medical plans offered. Extending the HMO 4 plan coverage that was approved for the past three school years would keep the district contribution similar for all three plans.
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IX. Informational Items
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IX.A. Stakeholder Communication and Public Information
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IX.B. Policy, Legislation and IASB Information
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IX.C. Key Dates and Events
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D91 Activity Calendar Link
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X. Closed Session
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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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