November 13, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting

1. The Regular Board Meeting of the Board of Education of School District 89 Maywood- Melrose Park- Broadview will come to order at _________ p.m. on November 13, 2025.

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Roll Call
          Upon roll call, the following members responded as present:
          Scott___ Macias___ Giron___ Parker___ Cervone___ Ciancio___ Williams___

4. Recognitions 

4.A. Cross Country Champions

4.B. Futsal Team Champions

4.C. Soccer Team Champions

5. Statement Regarding Public Comment 
If you intend to speak, please fill out a "Questions and Comments Form" and present it to the Superintendent's Executive Administrative Assistant at this time. Please remain seated until you are called. Comments will be limited to three minutes.

6. Acceptance of Comments 

7. President's Report

7.A. Education Committee

7.B. Finance Committee

7.C. Policy Committee

7.D. Parent Advisory Committee

7.E. IASB Resolutions 

7.E.1) Discussion and Action on Proposed Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB) Constitutional Amendments and Resolution for Consideration at the 2025 IASB Delegate Assembly. 

8. Superintendent's Report

8.A. Administrative Updates

8.B. Teaching and Learning

8.C. Bilingual Program Update

8.D. Student Services Update

8.E. Human Resources

8.F. FOIA Updates

8.F.1) Received and completed FOIA request from Bob Herguth, a reporter from the Chicago Sun-Times, requesting audio from a recent board meeting where allegations were made. 

8.F.2) Received and completed FOIA request from Steve Watts, requesting specific employee information. 

8.F.3) Received and completed FOIA request from Damonjay Mack, parent of Jane Addams Elementary School, requesting specific video footage.  

8.F.4) Received and completed FOIA request from Michael Gerhardt, requesting specific information on student transportation.  

8.F.5) Received and completed FOIA request from Cyndi Covelli, requesting specific information regarding Special Ed Self-Contained classrooms, specifically those 5 grade levels of more below academically, along with their curriculum and special education apps.  

9. Old Business

10. New Business

10.A. Approval of Policies: 1:10 School District Legal Status, 1:20 District Organization, Operations, and Cooperative Agreements, 1:30 School District Philosophy, 2:10 School District Governance, 2:80 Board Member Oath and Conduct, 2:120-E2 Website Listing of Development and Training Completed by Board Members, 2:130 Board- Superintendent Relationship, 2:220-E4 Open Meeting Minutes, 2:220-E7 Access to Closed Meeting Minutes and Verbatim Recordings, 2:220-E9 Requirements for No Physical Presence of Quorum and Participation by Audio or Video During Disaster Declaration, 2:240 Board Policy Development, 2:240-E1 PRESS Issue Updates, 2:240-E2 Developing Local Policy, 3:30 Chain of Command, 4:50 Payment Procedures, 4:90 Student Activity and Fiduciary Funds, 4:180 Pandemic Preparedness; Managemet; and Recovery, 5:20-E Resolution to Prohibit Sexual Harassment, 5:270 Employment-At-Will, Compensation, and Assignment, 6:235 Access to Electronic Networks, 7:40 Nonpublic School Students, Including Parochial and Home-Schooled Students, 7:90 Release During School Hours,7:130 Student Rights and Responsibilities, 7:140 Search and Seizure, 7:300 Extracurricular Athletics, 7:325 Student Fund-Raising Activities, 8:80 Gifts to the District, 8:110 Public Suggestions and Concerns

11. Motion to approve the Consent Agenda

11.A. Approval of Meeting Minutes

11.A.1) October 16, 2025, Regular Board Meeting Open Session

11.B. Approval of Personnel Items

11.B.1) Appointment of Certified Personnel

11.B.2) Certified Resignations

11.B.3) Certified Request for Leaves

11.B.4) Certified Transfers

11.B.5) Certified Retirees

11.B.6) Educational Support Personnel Transactions

11.B.7) Volunteers/Student Teachers

11.B.8) Salary Adjustments/Title Change

11.B.9) Removal of Tenure Teachers

11.B.10) Non-Renewal of Probationary Teachers

11.B.11) Stipend Based Appointments

11.C. Approval of Bills

11.D. Approval of Payroll 

11.E. Approval of Policy: 2:125-E1 Board Member Expense Reimbursement Form, 2:125-E2 Board Member Estimated Expense Approval Form, 2:125 Board Member Compensation; Expenses, 2:260 Uniform Grievance Procedure, 4:112 District Vehicle Usage Procedure, 4:170-Safety, 4:30 Revenue and Investments, 5:100 Staff Development Program, 5:122 Dress Expectations for Staff, 7:100 Health, Eye, and Dental Examinations; Immunizations; and Exclusion of Student, 7:270 Administering Medicines to Students

11.F. Motion:  I move that the Board of Education approve the Consent Agenda.

A motion was made by ____________, seconded by _______________, to approve the Consent Agenda. 

"The Board President asked ifany Board Members have any questions or comments."

When the question was called, the following vote resulted:
Scott____ Macias___ Giron___ Parker____ Cervone ___ Ciancio____ Williams____

The motion was declared____________________.

12. Motion to approve that Delegate Shakeesta Williams or Alternate Delegate______________ be granted the authority to vote at the 2025 IASB Delegate Assembly solely in accordance with the consensus of the Maywood-Melrose Park- Broadveiw School Board on November 13, 2025, on the proposed IASB resolution and Constitutional Amendments.
A motion was made by _________________, seconded by ______________, to approve that Delegate Shakeesta Williams or Alternate Delegate______________ be granted the authority to vote at the 2025 IASB Delegate Assembly solely in accordance with the consensus of the Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview School Board on November 13, 2025, on the proposed IASB resolution and Constitutional Amendments

"The Board President asked if any Board Members have any questions or concerns."

When the question was called, the following vote resulted: 
Scott___ Macias___ Giron___ Parker___ Cervone___ Ciancio___ Williams___

The motion was declared _________________. 

13. Motion to approve the purchase of property, liability, and workers' compensation insurance from Illinois Counties Risk Management Trust at a total cost of $935,487.00
A motion was made by__________________, seconded by _________________, to approve the purchase of properly, liability, and workers' compensation insurance from Illinois Counties Risk Management Trust at a total cost of $935,487.00. 

"The Board President asked if any Board Members have any questions or concerns."

When the question was called, the following vote resulted:
Scott___ Macias___ Giron___ Parker___ Cervone___ Ciancio___ Williams___

The motion was declared ________________________. 

14. Motion to approve the resolution approving the transfer of funds from the operations and maintenance fund to the certificate fund established for the purposes of paying debt series on the General Obligation Debt Certificates (Limited Tax), Services 2020.
A motion was made by ___________________, seconded by _____________ to approve the transfer of funds from the operations and maintenance fund to the certificate fund established for the purpose of paying debt service on the General Obligation Debt Certificates (Limited Tax), Series 2020.

"The Board President asked if any Board Members have any questions or concerns."

When the question was called, the following vote resulted:
Scott___ Macias___ Giron__ Parker___ Cervone___ Ciancio___ Williams___

The motion was declared ____________________. 

15. Motion to approve the resolution approving the transfer of funds from the operations and maintenance fund to the bond and interest fund established for the purpose of paying debt service on the District’s Taxable General Obligation Bonds (Alternate Revenue Source), Series 2010C.
A motion was made by ______________, seconded by _____________, to approve the resolution approving the transfer of funds from the operations and maintenance fund to the bond and interest fund established for the purpose of paying debt service on the District’s Taxable General Obligation Bonds (Alternate Revenue Source), Series 2010C.

"The Board President asked if any Board Members have any questions or concerns."

When the question was called, the following vote resulted:
Scott___ Macias___ Giron___ Parker___ Cervone___ Ciancio___ Williams___

The motion was declared ____________________. 

16. Motion to approve the resolution abating the tax heretofore levied for the year 2025 to pay debt service on the District’s Taxable General Obligation Bonds (Alternate Revenue Source), Series 2010C (Qualified Zone Academy Bonds).
A motion was made by _______________, seconded by __________, to approve the resolution abating the tax heretofore levied for the year 2025 to pay debt service on the District’s Taxable General Obligation Bonds (Alternate Revenue Source), Series 2010C (Qualified Zone Academy Bonds).

"The Board President asked if any Board Members have any questions or concerns."

When the question was called, the following vote resulted:
Scott___ Macias___ Giron___ Parker___ Cervone___ Ciancio___ Williams___

The motion was declared ________________. 
 

17. Motion to approve the Resolution authorizing an amendment of the Intergovernmental Agreement relating to the O’Hare Noise Compatibility Commission.
A motion was made by _________________, seconded by _____________, to approve the Resolution authorizing an amendment of the Intergovernmental Agreement relating to the O’Hare Noise Compatibility Commission.

"The Board President asked Board Members if they have any questions or concerns."

When the question was called, the following vote resulted:
Scott___ Macias___ Giron___ Parker___ Cervone___ Ciancio___ Williams___

The motion was declared ________________, 

18. Motion to approve the Resolution Estimating Amounts for the 2025 Aggregate Tax Levy.
A motion was made by ____________________, seconded by ____________, to approve the Resolution Estimating Amounts for the 2025 Aggregate Tax Levy.

"The Board President asked if any Board Members have any questions or concerns."

When the question was called, the following vote resulted:
Scott___ Macias___ Giron___ Parker___ Cervone___ Ciancio___ Williams___

The motion was declared ______________________. 

19. Retire to Closed Session
A motion was made by _______________, seconded by _______________, that the Board retire into Closed Session at ______________ p.m. for the purpose of:

19.A. 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. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1). 

19.B. Litigation, when an action against, affecting or on behalf of the particular public body has been filed and is pending before a court of administrative tribunal, or when the public body finds that an action is probable or imminent, in which case the basis for the finding shall be recorded and entered into the minutes of the closed meeting. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11).

When the question was called, the following vote resulted:
Scott___ Macias___ Giron___ Parker___ Cervone___ Ciancio___ Williams___

The motion was declared ______________.

20. Board to Reconvene to Open Session
A motion was made by _______________, seconded by ______________, to reconvene the Regular Meeting of the Board of Education at __________ p.m.

When the question was called, the following vote resulted:
Scott ___  Macias ___ Giron___ Parker____ Cervone ___ Ciancio ___ Williams ___

The motion was declared _____________.

21. Motion to move forward with an inquiry concerning certain matters related to a board member.
A motion was made by _______________________, seconded by _________________,  to move forward with an inquiry concerning certain matters related to a board member. 

"The Board President asked if any Board Members have any questions or concerns." 

When the question was called, the following vote resulted:
Scott___ Macias___ Giron___ Parker___ Cervone___ Ciancio___ Williams___

The motion was declared _________________________. 

22. Action Taken As A Result of Closed Session:

22.A. Motion to approve the engagement of Franczek P.C. as law firm to address the board matter as discussed in closed session. 
A motion was made by ___________________, seconded by __________________, to approve the engagement of Franczek P.C. as law firm to address the board matter as discussed in closed session.

"The Board President asked if any Board Members have any questions or concerns."

When the question was called, the following vote resulted:
Scott___ Macias___ Giron___ Parker___ Cervone___ Ciancio___ Williams___

The motion was declared _________________. 

 

22.B. Motion to approve the termination of employee A, as disclosed in closed session.
A motion was made by _______________, seconded by ________________, to approve the termination of employee A, as disclosed in closed session.

"The Board President asked if any Board Members have any questions or concerns."

When the question was called, the following vote resulted:
Scott___ Macias___ Giron___ Parker___ Cervone___ Ciancio___ Williams___

The motion was declared____________________________. 

23. Motion for Adjournment 
Motion:  I move that the Regular Meeting of the Board of Education be adjourned.

A motion was made by _________________, seconded by __________________, that the Regular Meeting of the Board of Education be adjourned at ___________p.m.
 
When the question was called, the following vote resulted: 
Scott___  Macias___ Giron___ Parker____ Cervone ___ Ciancio___ Williams____
        
The motion was declared________________.