September 22, 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. Public Hearing FY 2027 (2026-27) Annual Budget

5. Recognition

5.A. Wharton Elementary School Spotlight

6. Reports

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

6.B. Superintendent’s Report

6.B.1. Department/Building Updates

6.B.2. Monthly Financial and Fund Balance Report

6.C. FOIA Requests

6.C.1. Rylee Donovan from Data Branch USA requesting specific information for the vendor Dataminr

6.C.2. Catarina Mascarenhas from Lake County Gazette requesting records concerning recent retirees and new hires

6.C.3. CT Mills from Educator Support Network requesting copies of any existing records showing district contact information 

6.C.4. CCLT (Concerned Citizens of LT) requesting specific information between Summit School District 104/Wharton Elementary School and JJF Rentals and/or Jovanni Francisco for a specific time period

6.C.5. Oshea Smith from Sunlight Access requesting a spreadsheet or report that lists vendor names and amounts paid for a specific time period

7. Consent Agenda

7.A. Approval of the August 11, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes

7.B. Approval of August 11, 2026 Special Meeting Committee of the Whole Minutes

7.C. Requisitions over $5,000

7.C.1. Mini Musicians Program in the amount of $9,270 for Pre-K Music Program (grant funded)

7.C.2. RJ O'Neil Mechanical Contractors in the amount of $7,100 for Chiller Motor Pump replacement at Graves/HMS

7.C.3. Oakbrook Mechanical Services in the amount of $29,380 for annual service agreement for HVAC maintenance and inspections at all schools

7.C.4. Philadelphia Insurance Companies, Student Accident Insurance, $7,892

7.C.5. TinkRworks STEAM materials and professional development in the amount of $44,962.50 (grant funded)

7.D. Professional Development over $500

7.D.1. National Science Teaching Associations National Conference, November 4-7, $440 (plus room and board)

7.D.1.a. April Cericola, Rachel Marroquin, and Christy Smith (STEAM Teachers)

7.D.2. Orton-Gillingham Plus Course-Virtual October 5-9 in the amount of $1,500 per person

7.D.2.a. Samantha Solis and Jahaira Fernandez

7.D.3. Orton Gillingham Math Basic Training Courses and Materials - Online (6 weeks) in the amount $657

7.D.3.a. Nicole Mullins

7.D.4. Love Your Classroom Training in the amount of $9,767.40 

7.E. Imprest Fund Expenditures in the amount of for $5,749.52 August 2026 

7.F. Activity Fund Expenditures in the Amount of $6,213.83 for August 2026 

7.G. Facilities Usage

7.G.1. Badger Wrestling Club at Graves/HMS Gym, Mondays and Wednesdays 5:45-8pm, Nov 9, 2026–March 17, 2027

8. Action Items

8.A. Approval of Personnel Report #2026-27-09-22-26
 

8.B. Certified and Classified Payrolls in the amount of $1,544,173.09 for August 2026

8.C. Monthly Bills in the amount of $1,258,297.65 for August 2026

8.D. Approval of 2026-27 Fiscal Year 2027 Annual Budget

8.E. Approval of Contractual Staffing Agreement with Fresh Psychological Beginnings for the 2026-27 School Year

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
9/7: Labor Day (No School)
9/8: Graves/Walker/Walsh/Wharton Curriculum Night (6PM-7:30PM)
9/11: Patriots Day
9/10: HMS Curriculum Night (6PM7:30PM)
9/15: IT Professionals Day
9/22: School Board Meeting (Wharton Spotlight @ 7PM)

Graves
9/11: Patriot Day
9/14: After School Programs Begin
9/15: Hispanic Heritage Month Begins
9/16: Mexican Independence Day
9/22: Fall MAP Testing Begins
9/25: Fall Picture Day
9/25: PBIS Grade Level Events
9/30: PBIS Student of the Month

Heritage
8/28: PBIS Kickoff
9/11: Safety Day (8:00 AM - 10:00 AM)
9/21: MAP Testing Begins
9/25: Picture Day & Fall Sports Pictures

PreK
9/9: Satfy Day (9:15 AM - 10:15 AM)
9/15: Pre K Screening - New Students
9/25: Picture Day

Walker 
9/11: Bark Bash
9/21: Fall MAP Testing Begins
9/25: Bark Bash

Walsh
9/17: Hearing & Vision Screening
9/22: Fall Map Testing Begins (Grades 1-5)
9/23: Fall Picture Day

Wharton
9/11: Patriot Day/Red, White, & Blue Attire
9/14: Student Council Elections
9/21: MAP Testing/Picture Day
9/30: PBIS Event/Circus Theme

12. Adjournment