March 23, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting
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1. Pledge Allegiance to the Flag.
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2. Call to Order and Roll Call.
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3. Public Comments.
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4. Board Member Personal Privilege.
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5. Approval of Minutes.
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6. Board Applause.
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7. Curricular Department Report: English, Caroline Wagner.
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8. Approval of Claims.
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8.1. Monthly Warrants.
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8.1.1. Bank Balances.
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8.1.2. District Investments.
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8.1.3. Medical Care Report.
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8.1.4. Financial Statement.
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8.1.5. Board Bills.
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8.1.6. Manual Checks.
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9. New Business.
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9.1. Closed Session.
(01) the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees, specific individuals who serve as independent contractors in a park, recreational, or educational setting, or specific volunteers of the public body or legal counsel for the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee, a specific individual who serves as an independent contractor in a park, recreational, or educational setting, or a volunteer of the public body or against legal counsel for the public body to determine its validity. 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 with this Act. |
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9.2. Consent Agenda. A full Personnel Report* is included in Board materials for review during Closed Session.
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9.2.1. Employment.
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9.2.1.1. Other.
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9.2.1.1.1. Tim Burgener - Dean of Students, effective for the 2026-2027 school year.
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9.2.1.2. Certified.
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9.2.1.2.1. Madison Rivera - English Teacher, effective for the 2026-2027 school year.
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9.2.1.3. Certified Substitute.
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9.2.1.3.1. Maria Conn - Long-term Science Substitute Teacher for the Special Education Department, effective March 17, 2026.
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9.2.1.4. Non-Certified.
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9.2.1.4.1. Brandy Causey - Part-Time Student Supervisor, effective March 5, 2026.
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9.2.1.5. Differential.
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9.2.1.5.1. Eric McCann - SkillsUSA Sponsor for the 2025-2026 school year, effective February 26, 2026.
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9.2.1.5.2. Alyson Smith - SkillsUSA Sponsor for the 2025-2026 school year, effective February 26, 2026.
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9.2.1.5.3. Laura Fuelberth - Assistant Coach for the Cross Country program, effective for the 2026-2027 school year.
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9.2.1.5.4. Stephanie Miller - Head Girls Golf Coach, effective for the 2026-2027 school year.
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9.2.2. Donations. Note: Please see the Donations Report in agenda support materials on the page number at right for additional contributions to the District over the past month.
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9.2.2.1. Otto Baum Company, Inc. - Donation of scaffolding units, valued at $8,000, to the PCHS Building Trades program.
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9.2.2.2. Judy Hantak - Donation of $1,446.44 in new clothes and hygiene items to the PCHS Dragon's Closet program.
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9.2.2.3. Culver's of Pekin - Donation of $1,157.27 to the PCHS FFA program.
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9.3. Policies for a First Reading, PRESS PLUS [Issue 120, October 2025].
Presenter:
Chairperson Brown.
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9.3.1. Section 2 - School Board.
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9.3.2. Section 4 - Operational Services.
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9.3.3. Section 5 - Personnel.
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9.3.4. Section 6 - Instruction.
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9.3.5. Section 7 - Students.
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9.3.6. Other.
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9.4. Resolution for Approval Concerning the One-Cent Sales Tax.
Presenter:
Superintendent Owens.
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9.5. Lease Agreement with the City of Pekin for a portion of the Koch Street Bus Barn Facility.
Presenter:
Superintendent Owens.
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9.6. Renewal of Illinois High School Association Membership.
Presenter:
Superintendent Owens.
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9.7. PCHS Speech Team Trip to the National Competition in Richmond, Virginia, June 13-20, 2026.
Presenter:
Superintendent Owens.
Description:
Qualifying students to compete in the National Speech & Debate Association competition are Theresa Wiley and Mia Vansaghi. Scott Pyle, Head Speech Coach, and Courtney Joyce, Assistant Speech Coach, will serve as chaperones and judges.
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9.8. Superintendent Danielle Owens Employment Contract.*
Presenter:
Superintendent Owens.
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9.9. Assistant Superintendent Employment Contract.*
Presenter:
Superintendent Owens.
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9.10. Chief Financial Officer Employment Contract.*
Presenter:
Superintendent Owens.
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9.11. Lease Agreement with American Capitol Finance for 75 HP EliteBook Laptops for Teachers.
Presenter:
Superintendent Owens.
Description:
A 36-month lease agreement with American Capital Finance for 75 HP laptops begins on July 1, 2026, and ends on July 1, 2029. The annual payment is $32,549.17 for a total cost of $97,647.51 over the life of the lease.
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9.12. Permission to Dispose of Surplus Equipment and/or Supplies.
Presenter:
CFO Schaefer.
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10. Reports.
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10.1. Resignations.*
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10.2. Recommendations for Continued Employment.
Presenter:
Assistant Superintendent Coussens-Martin.
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10.3. Policy Committee.
Presenter:
Chairperson Brown.
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10.4. Operations & Maintenance Committee.
Presenter:
Chairperson Huey.
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10.5. Labor/Management Relations Committee.
Presenter:
Superintendent Owens.
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10.6. Student Achievement Committee.
Presenter:
Superintendent Owens.
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10.7. FOIA Requests.
Presenter:
Superintendent Owens.
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10.8. IASB's Board Leader Recognition Program.
Description:
Joe Alesandrini - Distinguished, Established.
Ryan Wrigley - Established. |
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10.9. Superintendent's Report.
Presenter:
Dr. Danielle Owens
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10.10. Assistant Superintendent's Report.
Presenter:
Dr. Sheila Coussens-Martin
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10.10.1. 5Essentials Survey Results.
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11. Future Agenda Items.
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12. Announcements by the President.
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12.1. Announcements by the President.
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13. Second Closed Session.
(01) the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees, specific individuals who serve as independent contractors in a park, recreational, or educational setting, or specific volunteers of the public body or legal counsel for the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee, a specific individual who serves as an independent contractor in a park, recreational, or educational setting, or a volunteer of the public body or against legal counsel for the public body to determine its validity. 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 with this Act. |
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14. Adjournment.
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