August 10, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Regular Board of Education Meeting
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A. Call to Order
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B. Pledge of Allegiance
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C. The mission of Sunnybrook S.D. #171 is to maximize student achievement by cultivation: critical thinking skills innovative instructional practices and a collaborative school, home and community partnership.
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D. Roll Call
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E. Any person wishing to address the board about an item that is on the agenda should do so when that item is up for discussion. Visitors' statements will be limited to two minutes per person. A total of 30 minutes will be allocated for visitor comments. All comments about items not on the agenda will be held until the visitors statements at the end of the meeting. Items related to personnel issues will be redirected to the appropriate Administrator.
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F. Recommended Motion:
To approve the minutes of the July 20, 2026 Regular Board of Education meeting minutes, August expenses and July payroll in the amount of $480,584.38, as presented. |
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G. Communications
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H. Informational Items:
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I. Board Reports
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J. Administrator Reports:
Dr. Erika Millhouse Pettis, Superintendent Dr. Lori Owens Stranc, Assistant Superintendent Mr. David Shrader, Chief School Business Official Dr. Mike McGowan, Technology Director Ms. Juliann Greene, Director of Pupil Services Mrs. Chantelle Cambric, Principal, Heritage Middle School Mr. Joseph Kent, Principal, Nathan Hale School |
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K. Recommended Motions:
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K.1. Recommended Motion:
To accept the resignation of Ms. Jayla Hodo, teacher, Nathan Hale School, effective immediately, as presented. |
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K.2. Recommended Motion:
To accept the resignation of Ms. Jada Gilmore, Special Education teacher, Nathan Hale School, effective immediately, as presented. |
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K.3. Recommended Motion:
To approve the request of the FMLA (Family Medical Leave) for Mrs. Amy Pelke, teacher, Heritage Middle School, effective date TBD, return TBD. |
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K.4. Recommended Motion:
To approve the employment of Ms. Grace Vander Tuig, 4th grade teacher, Nathan Hale School, effective at the beginning of the 2026-2027 school year, salary of $51,126.00, BA Step 1, pending successful background check results, as presented. |
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K.5. Recomended Motion:
To approve the employment of Mr. Nicholas DiGrispino, Paraprofessional, salary of $21.50 per hour, pending successful background check results, as presented. |
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K.6. Recommended Motion:
To move into closed session for the purpose of the appointment, compensation, student discipline, performance for dismissal of specific employees of the district. Superintendent Search. 5ILCS 120/2 (c). |
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L. Visitors' Statements
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M. Adjourn Meeting
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