April 29, 2025 at 7:00 PM - NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF SUMMIT SCHOOL DISTRICT 104

1. 7PM Call to Order

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Roll Call

4. Recognition 

5. Adjourn Sine Die

6. School Board Election

Based on the official election returns, the Board will need to proclaim the following successful candidates as members of the Board of Education: William Green, Travon Davis, Cynthia Hernandez and Elaine Johnstone.

Recommendation:
That the Board of Education proclaims the following results of the April 1st, 2025 elections: That the following individuals were selected to a four-year term on the Board of Education: William Green, Travon Davis, Cynthia Hernandez, and Elaine Johnstone.
 

6.B. Oath of Office of the New Board Members

I, (name), do solemnly swear that I will faithfully discharge the duties of the office of member of the Board of Education of Summit School District 104, in accordance with the Constitution of the United States, the Constitution of the State of Illinois, and the laws of the State of Illinois, to the best of my ability.
I further swear that:
I shall respect taxpayer interests by serving as a faithful protector of the school district's assets;
I shall encourage and respect the free expression of opinion by my fellow board members and others who seek a hearing before the board, while respecting the privacy of students and employees;
I shall recognize that a board member has no legal authority as an individual and that decisions can be made only by a majority vote at a public board meeting;
I shall abide by majority decisions of the board, while retaining the right to seek changes in such decisions through ethical and constructive channels;
As part of the Board of Education, I shall accept the responsibility for my role in the equitable and quality education of every student in the school district;
I shall foster with the board extensive participation of the community, formulate goals, define outcomes, and set the course for Summit School District 104;
I shall assist in establishing a structure and an environment designed to ensure all students have the opportunity to attain their maximum potential through a sound organizational framework;
I shall strive to ensure a continuous assessment of student achievement and all conditions affecting the education of our children, in compliance with State law;
I shall serve as education's key advocate on behalf of students and our community's schools to advance the vision for Summit School District 104; and
I shall strive to work together with the district superintendent to lead the school district toward fulfilling the vision the board has created, fostering excellence for every student in the areas of academic skills, knowledge, citizenship, and personal development.”

7. Selection of President Pro Tem

8. Selection of Secretary Pro Tem

9. Nomination and Election of: 

9.A. Board President

9.B. Board Vice President

9.C. Board Secretary

9.D. AERO Special Education Cooperative Governing Board Member

9.E. IASB Delegate and Alternate

10. Action Items

10.A. Approval of the 2025-26 School Board Meeting Dates and Locations

11. Statement Regarding Public Participation
If you intend to speak, please fill out the appropriate form and present it to the staff at this time. The Board will hear comments related to the agenda. The Board will also hear comments not related to the agenda. However, these comments may be forwarded to the Superintendent or to the appropriate administrator. Please remain seated until you are called. Comments will be limited to three minutes. 

12. Board Comments

13. Adjournment