November 10, 2025 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting
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I. ROLL CALL - 6:00 P.M. - BOARD ROOM
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II. CLOSED SESSION - 6:00 P.M. - CONFERENCE ROOM
Description:
To discuss in closed session and to take action in open session:
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II.A. Litigation that is probable or imminent.
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II.B. The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees/coaches.
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III. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG - 6:30 P.M. - BOARD ROOM
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IV. APPROVE THE AGENDA
Description:
It is my recommendation that the Board approve the agenda for the regular meeting of the Board of Education of Wilmington Community School District No. 209-U, for Monday, November 10, 2025.
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V. OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC INPUT
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V.A. Larry Heideman - Strategic Planning
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V.B. Recognition of the Wilmington School District 209U Board of Education
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VI. CONSENT AGENDA ACTION ITEMS
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VI.A. Approval of Minutes
Description:
It is my recommendation that you approve the following minutes as presented:
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VI.B. Administrators' Reports
Description:
It is my recommendation that you approve the Building Principals', Technology Coordinator's, Curriculum Director's, and Superintendent's Reports, as presented.
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VI.B.1. Building Principals' Reports
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Mrs. Beth Norman
Mr. Kevin Mikuce Mr. Adam Spicer Mr. Scott Maupin |
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VI.B.2. Technology Coordinator's Report
Description:
Mr. Mark Langusch
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VI.B.3. Curriculum Director's Report
Description:
Mr. Matt Swick
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VI.B.4. Superintendent's Report
Description:
Kevin Feeney
???????1. Illinois Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Report:One Freedom of Information Act request was submitted via email by Steve Watts on October 29, 2025 requesting the names, job titles, email addresses, assigned work sites and current annual salaries for all current employees of Wilmington School District. Mr. Swick responded to the email and provided links to the information requested.
November 11.....................NO SCHOOL - Veterans Day November 19.....................SIS 1st-Trimester Awards November 23.....................WHS Cheer Invite - 8am @ WHS November 26-28...................Thanksgiving Break - No School December 8.......................School Board Meeting CLOSED: 6PM, OPEN 6:30PM December 9.......................Kindergarten Holiday Music Program - 6:00pm @ WMS December 10.....................SIS 2nd Grade Holiday Music Program - 5:30pm @ WMS SIS 3rd Grade Holiday Music Program - 6:30pm @ WMS December 15.....................WMS Holiday Concert - 6:30pm @ WMS December 16.....................WHS Winter Concert - 6:30 pm - WHS December 17-19................WHS Semester Exams December 19.....................Holiday Parties, Early Release BRU 1:30, SIS/WHS 1:45, WMS 1:50 December 22-Jan 4.............Winter Break January 5..........................Teacher Institute - No School January 6...........................School Resumes
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VI.C. Treasurer's Report
Description:
It is my recommendation that you approve the Treasurer's Report for the month of October 2025, as presented.
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VI.D. Bills and Payroll
Description:
It is my recommendation that you approve the bills and payroll for the month of October as presented.
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VI.E. Imprest Fund
Description:
It is my recommendation that you approve the Imprest Fund checks as presented, for the month of October 2025.
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VI.F. Monthly Financial Report
Description:
It is my recommendation that you approve the Monthly Financial Report as presented for October 2025.
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VI.G. Student Activity Fund Reports
Description:
It is my recommendation that you approve the Student Activity Fund Reports as presented for October 2025.
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VI.H. Additions to the 2025-2026 Substitute List
Description:
It is my recommendation that you approve the following additions to the 2025-2026
Substitute Support Staff List |
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VI.I. Fundraisers
Description:
It is my recommendation that you approve the following Fundraisers:
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VI.J. Facility Use
Description:
It is my recommendation that you approve the following Facility Use Requests:
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VI.K. Donations
Description:
It is my recommendation that you accept the following donations: None at this time.
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VI.L. Sale or Disposal of Property No Longer Needed for School Purposes
Description:
It is my recommendation that you approve the sale, disposal, or trade of the following property no longer needed for school purposes, for property of similar value:
1. 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan, also known as Silver 2, from the Maintenance Department |
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VI.M. Approve Scheduling the Truth-In-Taxation Hearing for December 8, 2025 at 6:15 p.m.
Description:
We are compiling information from the Assessors to prepare our 2025 levy. In order to make sure that we access all the dollars available to us, it is Mr. Feeney’s recommendation that we hold a Truth-In-Taxation Hearing on December 8, 2025 at 6:15 P.M. The 2025 Estimated Levy and Calendar are included among the agenda attachments.
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VI.N. Approve Curriculum- Program of Studies for the 2026-2027 School Year
Description:
It is my recommendation that you approve the Wilmington High School Program of Studies for the 2026-2027 school year as submitted by Mr. Kevin Feeney and Mr. Scott Maupin.
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VI.O. Authorize annual renewal payment to ESIC
Description:
Mr. Feeney recommends that you authorize the annual renewal payment to Educational School Insurance Cooperative in the amount of $237,019.00, due by December 8, 2025.
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VII. OTHER ACTION ITEMS
Description:
There is a Motion to approve the following Consent Agenda Items as presented:
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VII.A. Approve Consent Agenda Items
Description:
It is my recommendation that you approve the Consent Agenda Items.
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VII.B. Personnel
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VII.B.1. Resignations or Terminations
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VII.B.1.a. One WHS Guidance Counselor
Description:
Mr. Feeney supports the notice of resignation submitted by a Wilmington High School Guidance Counselor, effective June 1st, 2026.
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VII.B.1.b. One WHS Assistant Boys Basketball Coach
Description:
Mr. Feeney supports the letter of resignation submitted by a Wilmington High School Assistant Boys Basketball Coach, effective November 10th, 2025.
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VII.B.2. Retirements
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VII.B.3. Leaves of Absence
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VII.B.4. Reassignments
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VII.B.5. Recommendations for Employment
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VII.B.5.a. WMS/WHS Volunteer Athletic Coaches
Description:
Mr. Feeney supports Adam Spicer and Brian Goff's recommendation to employ Volunteer Coaches for the 2025-2026 school year. No stipend will be paid. Employment is contingent on compliance with all local, state and federal guidelines.
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VII.B.5.b. One WHS Industrial Education Teacher
Description:
Mr. Feeney supports Mr. Maupin's recommendation to employ a Wilmingotn High School Industrial Education Teacher for the remainder of the 2025-2026 school year, with a start date of January 5th, 2026.
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VII.C. Approve Meal Allowance Increase for State Series Contests
Description:
Mr. Feeney recommends that you approve an increase in the meal allowance for Wilmington Middle School and Wilmington High School sponsors, coaches, and students participating in state series contests.
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VII.D. Approve Resolution No 15-25: Bond Refunding Parameters - providing for the issue of not to exceed $11,000,000 General Obligation Refunding School Bonds for the purpose of refunding certain outstanding bonds in order to realize debt service savings for the District, authorizing and directing the execution of an Escrow Agreement, providing for the levy of a direct annual tax sufficient to pay the principal and interest on said bonds, and authorizing the proposed sale of said bonds to the purchaser thereof.
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VIII. DISCUSSION ITEMS - PRESIDENT'S PREROGATIVE
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Board Policy - Stephanie Southall and C.J. Dziuban
Facilities Update/Construction Committee - Terry Anderson, Chris Alberico and Tim Cragg Foundation for Excellence - Tim Cragg Handbook Committee - Chris Alberico and Lauren Kempes IASB Delegate/Legislative Liaison - Peggy Kunz Negotiations Committee - Terry Anderson and Peggy Kunz TAB/Leadership Committee - Terry Anderson Three Rivers Governing Board - Lauren Kempes WILCO Board of Control - Peggy Kunz |
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IX. CORRESPONDENCE
Description:
None at this time.
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X. ADJOURN
Description:
To adjourn until the next special meeting on Monday, December 8, 2025 at 6:30 PM. Closed session will begin at 6:00 PM.
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