August 17, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting
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I. Roll Call, Opening Comments.
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II. Executive session to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body or legal counsel for the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee of the public body or against legal counsel for the public body to determine its validity; and collective bargaining matters. [5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1)(2)]
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III. Pledge of Allegiance, Comments.
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IV. Consent Agenda.
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IV.A. Consideration to approve the minutes of the July 20, 2026 regular board meeting.
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IV.B. Consideration to approve the executive session minutes of the July 20, 2026 regular board meeting.
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IV.C. Consideration to accept the 2025-2026 district pupil transportation claim via IWAS.
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IV.D. Consideration to approve a high school band trip for students to Peoria, Illinois, from January 27, 2027 through January 30, 2027, along with administration chaperone and at no cost to district.
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IV.E. Consideration to employ Stephanie Kipping as a full-time custodian, for the 2026-2027 school year, effective August 24, 2026, contingent upon the results of a background check and TB test.
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IV.F. Consideration to employ Brittany Reilly as a full-time special education paraprofessional, for the 2026-2027 school year, effective August 18, 2026.
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IV.G. Consideration to accept a letter of resignation, dated July 15, 2026, from Riley Carroll, Kennel Klub worker, effective August 6, 2026.
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IV.H. Consideration to accept a letter of resignation, dated July 27, 2026, from Ava Rau, Kennel Klub worker, effective July 29, 2026.
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IV.I. Consideration to accept a letter of resignation, dated July 29, 2026, from Ronda Bemenderfer, HS Spanish teacher, effective immediately.
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IV.J. Consideration to accept a letter of resignation, dated July 29, 2026, from Miranda Moretto, Kennel Klub worker, effective July 29, 2026.
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IV.K. Consideration to accept a letter of resignation, dated August 4, 2026, from Samantha Cawvey, special education paraprofessional, effective immediately.
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IV.L. Consideration to accept a letter of resignation, dated August 7, 2026, from Sarah Alu, summer tech worker, effective August 7, 2026.
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IV.M. Consideration to accept an amended letter of retirement, dated August 7, 2026, from Clay Moehrs, HS teacher, effective end of 2027-2028 first semester, December 2027.
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V. Motion to accept the treasurer's report, student activity reports, and to authorize investments.
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VI. Motion to approve the bills.
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VII. Reports of WCTA, Committees, Directors, Coordinators, and Administrators.
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VII.A. Superintendent.
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VII.A.1. FOIA Requests
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VII.B. WCTA.
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VII.C. Board Committees.
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VII.C.1. Building & Grounds Committee.
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VII.C.2. Finance Committee.
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VII.D. Coordinators/Directors.
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VII.E. Building Administrators.
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VIII. Public Participation.
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IX. Old Business.
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IX.A. Consideration to approve Project Authorization #27 between Waterloo Community Unit School District #5 and FGM Architects, in the amount of $37,000.00, for Junior High facility planning (Phase 3).
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IX.B. Consideration to approve the 2026-2027 Agreement Between the Board of Education of Waterloo Community Unit School District No. 5 and the Waterloo Classroom Teachers' Association (WCTA, IEA, NEA), effective August 1, 2026.
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IX.C. Consideration to approve the extra-duty assignments, effective for the 2026-2027 school year as per recommendation from the District Athletic Director, Brooks Demijan, and administration.
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X. New Business.
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X.A. Consideration to approve Project Authorization #28 between Waterloo Community Unit School District #5 and FGM Architects, with professional fees to be billed hourly, for Gardner Elementary partial roof replacement.
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X.B. Consideration to approve Project Authorization #29 between Waterloo Community Unit School District #5 and FGM Architects, with professional fees to be billed hourly, for District pavement improvements.
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X.C. Consideration to approve Project Authorization #30 between Waterloo Community Unit School District #5 and FGM Architects, with professional fees to be billed hourly, for High School gym partial roof repairs.
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X.D. Consideration to approve a resolution to appoint a delegate to the Illinois Association of School Boards 2026 Delegate Assembly.
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X.E. Consideration to approve the first reading of the following district board policies Press Plus Issue 122, June 2026, as follows: 2:230 Public Participation at Board of Education Meetings and Petitions to the Board; 5:40 Communicable and Chronic Infectious Disease; 5:70 Religious Holidays; 5:240 Suspension; 6:70 Teaching About Religions; 6:80 Teaching About Controversial Issues; 6:190 Extracurricular and Co-Curricular Activities; 7:130 Student Rights and Responsibilities; 8:70 Accommodating Individuals with Disabilities; 2:120-E3 Resolution to Appoint a Delegate to the Illinois Association of School Boards Delegate Assembly; 2:70-E Checklist for Filling Board Vacancies by Appointment; 2:220-E3 Closed Meeting Minutes; 2:220-E5 Semi-Annual Review of Closed Meeting Minutes; 2:220-E8 Board of Education Records Maintenance Requirements and FAQs; 7:330 Student Use of Buildings – Equal Access; 2:30 School District Elections; 3:40 Superintendent; 3:50 Administrative Personnel Other Than the Superintendent; 3:60 Administrative Responsibility of the Building Principal; 3:70 Succession of Authority; 4:120 Food Services; 4:175 Convicted Child Sex Offender; Screening; Notifications; 5:110 Recognition for Service; 5:140 Solicitations By or From Staff; 5:185 Family and Medical Leave; 7:30 Student Assignment; 7:80 Release Time for Religious Instruction/Observance; 7:345 Use of Educational Technologies; Student Data Privacy and Security; 8:100 Relations with Other Organizations and Agencies.
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X.F. Consideration to approve an intergovernmental agreement between the Board of Education and City Counsel of the City of Waterloo, for provision of a School Resource Officer.
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X.G. Consideration to approve an intergovernmental agreement between the Board of Education and Columbia Unit School District #4, for provision of an Emergency Medical Responders course.
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XI. Motion to adjourn.
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