Public Meeting Agenda: March 24, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Board of Education Meeting

1. Call to Order/Roll call

2. Pledge

3. Communication/Informational

3.A. Public Comments

3.B. Future Meetings--April 15, 2026 Committee of the Whole, April 28, 2026 Regular meeting

3.C. Freedom of Information Requests

Description:

DATE

REQUESTOR

REQUEST

DATE RESPONDED

2/26/26	Olivia Stevens Daily Southtown	I am requesting any and all records showing: 1. any formal disciplinary actions taken against Andres Rodriguez by Thornton Fractional District 215 or any of its officials since 2021 to the present date. 2) Any and all records in Jacob Gourley’s personnel file; 3) If not included in the above, all records related to internal and external complaints made against Jacob Gourley, including but not limited to allegations of misconduct; 4) If not included in the above, all records related to disciplinary action taken against Jacob Gourley; 5) If not included in the above, all records of internal investigations of Jacob Gourley I am also requesting any and all communications mentioning Andre Richmond by letter, email, text and/or any other communication means. I am also requesting any and all communications mentioning Aaron Richmond by letter, email, text and/or any other communication means. I am also requesting any and all communications mentioning Kimberly Donaghue by letter, email, text and/or any other communication means. I am also requesting any and all communications mentioning Michael Smith by letter, email, text and/or any other communication means. I am also requesting any and all communications mentioning JohnTe Crawford by letter, email, text and/or any other communication means.	3/5/26
3/2/26	Michael Smith	Specifically, I am requesting: A complete copy of the FOIA request submitted by Lawrence Jackson on January 13, 2023. All records responsive to that request that were provided to Lawrence Jackson. Any correspondence between the District and Lawrence Jackson related to that FOIA request. The referenced request reportedly concerned records regarding the separation of employment of Michael Smith, including but not limited to: Letters of separation and/or termination Administrative hearing minutes and agendas Incident reports Police reports Any related investigative or disciplinary documentation Any additional materials provided in response to that request	3/6/26
3/2/26	Carole Sharwarko Lansing Journal	1. District 215’s policies and procedures for mandatory reporting of inappropriate sexual conduct by a teacher toward a student 2. Records related to employee Andre Richmond ? Complaints made against Andre Richmond by students, parents, or other staff members, especially via the Contact Us/See Something, Say Something web portal ? Emails between administrators, principals, and staff members about and with Andre Richmond regarding allegations of inappropriate conduct or other disciplinary measures ? Emails between District 215 administrators, principals, and staff members with police department staff members about Andre Richmond ? Notices sent electronically or by mail to Andre Richmond regarding investigatory or disciplinary measures being taken against him 3. Records related to employee Aaron Richmond ? Complaints made against Aaron Richmond by students, parents, or other staff members, especially via the Contact Us/See Something, Say Something web portal ? Emails between administrators, principals, and staff members about and with Aaron Richmond regarding allegations of inappropriate conduct or other disciplinary measures ? Emails between District 215 administrators, principals, and staff members with police department staff members about Aaron Richmond ? Notices sent electronically or by mail to Aaron Richmond regarding investigatory or disciplinary measures being taken against him	3/9/26
3/9/26	Abbas Khan <abbas.pr@inovo.ai>	Civic IQ Inc is initiating a request under Illinois Freedom of Information Act. (FOIA) for all purchasing records from 01/01/2022 to date for all schools under your jurisdiction. We are interested in the following details for all purchases from your record keeping system: · Vendor Number or Vendor ID · Vendor Name · Identifier for each purchase, such as purchase order number(PO#) or, alternatively, an invoice or check number · Purchase Date · Line item details or description of each purchase · Line item quantity · Line Item price	Commercial purposes 21 day response time
3/4/26	Oshea Smith Sunlight Access <records@sunlightaccess.com>	I respectfully request copies of the most recent contracts, agreements, amendments, and renewals by Thornton Fractional Township High School District 215 from January 1, 2020 through January 29, 2026 in connection with the following vendors: -Mastery Prep -Albert.io -IXL -Edgenuity -Khan Academy -Jumpstart -Texas College Bridge -Kaplan -Princeton Review -Uworld -Cambridge Educational Services -Schmoop -Texas College Bridge -Progress Learning -HMH (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt)	3/11/26
3/17/26	Justin Wenig Starbridgefoiahub	All executed contracts, purchase agreements, and purchase orders with Professional Learning/Development services including any exhibits, addenda, or amendments that are in effect or have been in effect in the last 3 years. For purposes of this request, professional learning or professional development services include agreements with providers, publishers, vendors, or government entities that supply: Professional development, training, or coaching provided by a curriculum publisher as part of, or in connection with, a curriculum or instructional materials contract. Professional development, training, or coaching provided by a third-party vendor or service provider supporting curriculum implementation. Professional development, training, or coaching related to teaching content or instructional practice that supports classroom instruction. Professional learning, professional development, training, or instructional services provided by state agencies, state-affiliated organizations, regional education service agencies, regional education offices, or similar regional or state entities. This request includes agreements where professional learning or professional development services are included as part of, bundled with, or incorporated into a broader curriculum, instructional materials, or instructional services contract, including services described in scopes of work or exhibits even if such services are not the primary purpose of the agreement.	Commercial purposes 21 day response time

3.D. Building Reports

Attachments: (3)

3.E. Superintendent's Report

4. Closed Session to discuss appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employee(s), specific independent contractors, specific volunteers, or District legal counsel; student discipline; collective bargaining.

5. Consent

5.A. Approve Minutes from the February 24, 2026 Open and Closed Sessions, March 11, 2026 Committee of the Whole

Attachments: (2)

5.B. Approve Personnel Report

Attachments: (1)

Personnel Report 2026-03-24

5.C. Approve/Accept the following Financial Items

5.C.1. Accept February 2026 FTD Monthly Financial Statements

Attachments: (2)

5.C.2. Approve February 2026/March 2026 Payables, $2,229,423.58

Description:

Accounts Payable - List of Bills - February 2026/March 2026
Fund		Amount
10 - Education		1,295,158.63
12 - Special Education
20 - Operations and Maintenance		342,829.65
30 - Debt Service		10,646.14
40 - Transportation		493,775.63
60 - Capital Projects		55,954.33
80 - Tort Liability		31,059.20
Total		$ 2,229,423.58

Attachments: (7)

5.C.3. Approve February 2026/March 2026 Activities Bills, $12,597.27

Description:

Student Activities - List of Bills - February 2026/March 2026
Fund		Amount
TF North Activities		5,926.02
TF South Activities		6,528.38
Admin/TF Center Activities		142.87
Total		$ 12,597.27

Attachments: (7)

5.C.4. Approve February 2026 Payroll, $3,445,708.22

Description:

Payroll Report - February 2026
Fund		Amount
10 - Education		3,255,185.52
20 - Operations and Maintenance		189,290.56
40 - Transportation		1,232.14
Total		$ 3,445,708.22

5.C.5. Approve February 2026/March 2026 Imprest, $10,756.95

Description:

Imprest - List of Bills - February 2026/March 2026
Fund		Amount
Education		5,991.35
Special Education
Operations and Maintenance
Debt Service		-
Transportation		-
Capital Projects		-
Tort Liability		4,765.60
Total		$ 10,756.95

Attachments: (2)

5.D. Approve IHSA membership renewals for TF North and TF South

Attachments: (2)

5.E. Approve 2026 Summer Camps

Attachments: (2)

6. Action

6.A. Approve 2026-27 Student Handbook

Attachments: (1)

Memo_03.24.2026_Handbook

6.B. Adopt resolution authorizing permanent interfund transfer for Capital Project purposes

Attachments: (2)

6.C. Approve IGA with the Village of Lansing for crossing guard coverage

Attachments: (2)

6.D. Approve Student Discipline for Student 2025-26J

6.E. Approve Student Discipline for Student 2025-26K

6.F. Approve Student Discipline for Student 2025-26L

6.G. Approve Student Discipline for Student 2025-26M

6.H. Approve Student Discipline for Student 2025-26N

6.I. Approve Student Discipline for Student 2025-26O

7. Adjourn

March 24, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Board of Education Meeting

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