April 14, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education

1. 7PM Call to Order

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Roll Call

4. Recognition

5. Presentation

5.A. Pre-K Full Day Proposal

6. Reports

6.A. A.E.R.O. Report

6.B. Superintendent's Report

6.B.1. Monthly Financial and Fund Balance Report

6.C. FOIA Requests

6.C.1. Justin Wenig requested purchase order information for all vendors, companies, and organizations for a specific time period from January 2025 to present

6.C.2. Keith Bailey and Sheila Norman of the Illinois Retired Teachers Association requested the names of teachers retiring at the end of this school year (2025-26)

6.C.3. CT Mills of Public Info Access, LLC. requested information related to individuals responsible for specific departments/curriculum

6.D. Out of School Suspensions 

7. Consent Agenda

7.A. Approval of March 10, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes

7.B. Approval of March 10, 2026 Special Meeting Committee of the Whole Minutes

7.C. Requisitions over $5,000

7.C.1. Taju Educational Solutions, Dual Language Consultancy & Job Embedded Coaching, March 2026 - June 30, 2027, grant funded

7.D. Professional Development over $500

7.D.1. Robert Solomon for PowerSchool University Training, July 26-30 ($2,700 plus room and board)

7.D.2. Sara Leone for Visible Learning Conference, July 14-16 ($1,424 plus room and board)

7.D.3. Michael Saviano for Visible Learning Conference, July 14-16 ($1,424 plus room and board)

7.E. Imprest Fund Expenditures in the amount of $8,033.41 for March 2026

7.F. Activity Fund Expenditures in the amount of $10,424.50 for March 2026

7.G. Resolution Authorizing the Preparation of the 2026-27 Tentative Budget

7.H. Approval of the 2026-27 School Calendar

7.I. Facilities Usage 

7.I.1. NXT1 Girls Basketball Program, 4/16-5/28 Thursdays at Graves Elementary School Gym

7.J. Acceptance of Donation - N/A

8. Action Items

8.A. Approval of Personnel Report #2025-26-4-14-2026

8.B. Certified and Classified Payrolls in the amount of $1,552,486.42 for March 2026

8.C. Monthly Bills in the amount of $917,525.98 for March 2026

8.D. Approval of Red Rover Software Suite in the amount of $26,900

8.E. Approval of Lockdown Security for Residency Verification, hourly rate of $51 per hour

8.F. Approval of Soliant Health Contract for Bilingual Occupational Therapist Services

8.G. Resolution Approving and Authorizing Notice of Non-Renewal of Non-Tenured Teacher Identified in Resolution Exhibit #1

9. Audience Participation If you intend to speak, please fill out completely Public Comments Form and present it to the Superintendent at this time. The Board will hear comments related to the agenda. The Board will hear comments not related to the agenda, however, these comments may be forwarded to the Superintendent or to the School Principal for an individual response. Please remain seated until you are called. Comments will be limited to three minutes

10. Board Comments

11. Upcoming Events

District

• 4/1: Paraprofessional Appreciation Day
• 4/3: No School
• 4/4: School Librarian Appreciation Day
• 4/6: No School
• 4/6 - 4/10: National Assistant Principals Week
• 4/14: Board Meeting at Admin Center (7 PM)
• 4/22: National Admin. Appreciation Day
• 4/24: Dia del Nino

Graves

• 4/7: IAR *Slam the Exam* Assembly (3-5)
• 4/8: IAR Testing Begins (3-5)
• 4/15: 1, 2, 3, Andres Assembly
• 4/17: PBIS Spirit Day: Sports Day
• 4/21: 4th Grade Field Trip: Museum of Science and Industry
• 4/22: Earth Day Celebration
• 4/22: ISA Testing Begins (5th Grade)
• 4/24: PBIS Grade Level Events

Pre-K

• 4/14: PreK Music Class
• 4/21: PreK Music Class
• 4/23: Dual Language Information Day
• 4/28: PreK Student Celebration Week

Heritage

• 4/8: IAR Testing
• 4/9: Coffee with Principal - 3:30pm
• 4/10: Spring Sport Picture Day
• 4/21: 8th Grade ISA Testing
• 4/22: NJHS Induction Ceremony - 7:30pm
• 4/30: 8th Grade MSI Field Trip
• 5/1: PBIS Celebration

EL Dept

• 4/7: Mindful Movement Yoga Session 6-7:30pm
• 4/8: BPAC Meeting 9-10:30am
• 4/9: STEAM Putty Family Workshop 6-7:30pm

Walker

• 4/2: BARK Bash
• 4/8: IAR Testing Begins (Grades 3-5)
• 4/10: BARK Bash
• 4/17: IAR Testing Concludes
• 4/21: ISA Testing Begins (Grade 5)
• 4/23: ISA Testing Concludes (Grade 5)
• 4/24: BARK Bash

Walsh

• 4/2: 2nd Grade Field Trip ~ Field Museum
• 4/8: IAR Testing Begins (Grades 3-5)
• 4/22: ISA Testing Begins (Grade 5)
• 4/30: April Student of the Month/Attendance Award

Wharton

• 4/1: Bunny Visit/Egg Hunt
• 4/2: Science Festival
• 4/20: Celebrate Earth/Spirit Week
• 4/24: Student of the Month/PBIS Celebration
• 4/24: ABC Countdown

12. Adjournment