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Meeting Agenda
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1. CALL TO ORDER - Debbie Lowman, President
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2. ROLL CALL - Nena Cox, Secretary
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3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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4. PUBLIC BUDGET HEARING AND OVERVIEW OF THE 2026-2027 (FY27) ORIGINAL BUDGET - Debbie Lowman and Dr. Matt Gordon
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4.I. Overview of the 2026-2027 (FY27) Original Budget and Public Comments
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4.II. Approve (Adopt) Original Budget Hearing Resolution
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4.III. Close Original Budget Hearing
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5. VISITORS AND CORRESPONDENCE (Audience Participation)
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5.I. Student Council Report - Anderson Moser, President
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5.II. Other
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6. REPORTS
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6.I. PFK Report - Amanda Cline, President
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6.II. Board President's Report - Debbie Lowman
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6.III. Finance Summary Report - August 2026 (FY27) and Forecast for (FY28) - Dr. Matt Gordon
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6.IV. Principal/Athletic Director's Report - Nick Beard
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6.V. Board Committee Reports - Dr. Matt Gordon
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6.VI. Assessment Report - Nick Beard and Dr. Matt Gordon
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6.VII. Enrollment Report - Dr. Matt Gordon
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7. CONSENT AGENDA
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7.I. Approve Minutes
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7.I.A. Approve Minutes - Board of Education - Regular Meeting - August 24, 2026
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7.I.B. Approve Minutes - Board of Education - Special Meeting - August 31, 2026
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7.I.C. Approve Minutes - Policy Committee Meeting - September 14, 2026
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7.II. Approve Treasurer's Reports Ending August 31, 2026
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7.III. Approve Financial Report Ending August 31, 2026
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7.IV. Approve Activity Fund Report Ending August 31, 2026
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7.V. Approve Bills for September 2026
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7.VI. Approve and Designate Depositories, Signatories, and Preparers Beginning September 29, 2026
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8. ACTION ITEMS
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8.I. Approve (Adopt) 2026-2027 (FY27) Original Budget
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8.II. Approve (Adopt) a Resolution to Appoint Leah Moser as the District's IMRF Authorized Agent Effective November 2, 2026
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8.III. Approve 3-Year Agreement - Crisis Go - Crisis Management / Reunification
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8.IV. Consideration of Snow Removal Bid Results and Awarding of Bid
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8.V. Approve Student Council Bonfire - October 17, 2026 - 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
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8.VI. Approve 1st Reading/Adoption - Policies - PRESS ISSUE #122 - June 2026 - Excluding Policy 7:330
2:230 - Public Participation at School Board Meetings and Petitions to the Board (updated and w/ District specific edits) 3:70 - Succession of Authority (reviewed) 4:175 - Convicted Sex Offender; Screening; Notifications (reviewed) 5:40 - Communicable and Chronic Infectious Disease (updated) 5:70 - Religious Holidays (updated) 5:110 - Recognition for Service (reviewed) 5:140 - Solicitations By or From Staff (reviewed) 5:240 - Suspension (updated) 6:70 - Teaching About Religions (updated) 6:80 - Teaching About Controversial Issues (updated) 6:190 - Extracurricular and Co-Curricular Activities (updated) 7:30 - Student Assignment and Intra-District Transfer (updated) 7:80 - Release Time for Religious Instruction/ Observance (reviewed) 7:130 - Student Rights and Responsibilities (updated) 8:10 - Connection with the Community (reviewed) 8:70 - Accommodating Individuals with Disabilities (updated) |
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9. DISCUSSION ITEMS
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9.I. Board of Education Protocols - Update
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9.II. Crisis Management - Updated Evacuation / Reunification Plan
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9.III. Transportation Update
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9.IV. Superintendent Evaluation and Timeline
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9.V. Scouting America - Interest in Establishing a Cub Scout Pack - Rankin/South Pekin Communities
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9.VI. Proposed Mackinaw Solar Project in Tazewell County
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9.VII. District Health Insurance Committee Meeting - November 3, 2026 - 4:15 p.m.
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9.VIII. Preparation for Attendance and Participation, Delegate Assembly, and Alternate Delegate - 93rd Annual Triple I (IASB-IASA-IASBO) Joint Conference - "Lighting the Way" - November 20-22, 2026
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9.IX. Technology Committee Meeting - December 7, 2026 - 4:45 p.m.
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9.X. Annual Board/Staff Holiday Dinner - Sangalli's - December 12, 2026 - 6:00 p.m.
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9.XI. Building and Grounds Committee Meeting - December 14, 2026 - 5:15 p.m.
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9.XII. Other
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10. INFORMATION ITEMS
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10.I. PRESS ISSUE #122 - June 2026 - Administrative Procedures (AP's) and Exhibits Added to the District's AP Manual
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10.II. Principal Appreciation Day - October 23, 2026 - Thank you to Rankin School District #98 - Principal/Athletic Director, Nick Beard!
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10.III. "Rebels in the Spotlight!" - Featuring Rankin Alumni - Facilitated by Rachel Lamberson, Jessi Schneider, and Lisa Thompson - Regular Board of Education Meeting - November 16, 2026
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10.IV. Rankin PFK Chili Supper - November 7, 2026 - 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
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10.V. JoAnna Andrew - Letter of Resignation - Assistant Volleyball Coach
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10.VI. Other
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11. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION (2nd Session)
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11.I. Other
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12. EXECUTIVE SESSION
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12.I. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees, specific individuals who serve as independent contractors in a park, recreational, or educational setting, or specific volunteers of the public body or legal counsel for the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee, a specific individual who serves as an independent contractor in a park, recreational, or educational setting, or a volunteer of the public body or against legal counsel for the public body to determine its validity.
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12.II. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(9) Student disciplinary cases.
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12.III. 5 ILCS120/2(c)(10) The placement of individual students in special education programs and other matters relating to individual students.
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12.IV. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(21) Discussion of minutes of meetings lawfully closed under this Act, whether for purposes of approval by the body of minutes or semi-annual review of the minutes as mandated by Section 2.06.
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13. ACTION FOLLOWING EXECUTIVE SESSION
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13.I. Approve Executive Session Minutes - Board of Education - Regular Meeting - August 24, 2026
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13.II. Approve Executive Session Minutes - Board of Education - Special Meeting - August 31, 2026
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13.III. Personnel Items
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13.III.A. Approve Employment - Amanda Cline - Assistant Cheerleading Coach - 2026-2027 School Year
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13.III.B. Approve Employment - Ashley Martin - Short-Term Substitute Teacher (RTI/MTSS/Title I) - Beginning Retroactively to September 25, 2026
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13.III.C. Approve Principal/Athletic Director Performance Goals - 2026-2027 School Year
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13.III.D. Approve Superintendent Performance Goals - 2026-2027 School Year
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14. ADJOURNMENT
The next regularly scheduled meeting will be Monday, October 26, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. Rankin School District #98 "Our School is a Great Place to Learn" Mission: Empowering all students to reach their maximum potential and become productive, respectful, responsible, and well-rounded citizens. Vision: Building the foundation of the future by engaging youth through rigorous and diverse educational opportunities. |
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Agenda Item Details
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| Meeting: | September 28, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Regular School Board Meeting | |
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1. CALL TO ORDER - Debbie Lowman, President
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2. ROLL CALL - Nena Cox, Secretary
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3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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| Subject: |
4. PUBLIC BUDGET HEARING AND OVERVIEW OF THE 2026-2027 (FY27) ORIGINAL BUDGET - Debbie Lowman and Dr. Matt Gordon
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| Subject: |
4.I. Overview of the 2026-2027 (FY27) Original Budget and Public Comments
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4.II. Approve (Adopt) Original Budget Hearing Resolution
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4.III. Close Original Budget Hearing
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5. VISITORS AND CORRESPONDENCE (Audience Participation)
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5.I. Student Council Report - Anderson Moser, President
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5.II. Other
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6. REPORTS
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6.I. PFK Report - Amanda Cline, President
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6.II. Board President's Report - Debbie Lowman
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6.III. Finance Summary Report - August 2026 (FY27) and Forecast for (FY28) - Dr. Matt Gordon
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6.IV. Principal/Athletic Director's Report - Nick Beard
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6.V. Board Committee Reports - Dr. Matt Gordon
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6.VI. Assessment Report - Nick Beard and Dr. Matt Gordon
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Description:
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6.VII. Enrollment Report - Dr. Matt Gordon
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7. CONSENT AGENDA
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7.I. Approve Minutes
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| Subject: |
7.I.A. Approve Minutes - Board of Education - Regular Meeting - August 24, 2026
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7.I.B. Approve Minutes - Board of Education - Special Meeting - August 31, 2026
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7.I.C. Approve Minutes - Policy Committee Meeting - September 14, 2026
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7.II. Approve Treasurer's Reports Ending August 31, 2026
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7.III. Approve Financial Report Ending August 31, 2026
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7.IV. Approve Activity Fund Report Ending August 31, 2026
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7.V. Approve Bills for September 2026
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7.VI. Approve and Designate Depositories, Signatories, and Preparers Beginning September 29, 2026
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8. ACTION ITEMS
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| Subject: |
8.I. Approve (Adopt) 2026-2027 (FY27) Original Budget
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| Subject: |
8.II. Approve (Adopt) a Resolution to Appoint Leah Moser as the District's IMRF Authorized Agent Effective November 2, 2026
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8.III. Approve 3-Year Agreement - Crisis Go - Crisis Management / Reunification
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| Subject: |
8.IV. Consideration of Snow Removal Bid Results and Awarding of Bid
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| Subject: |
8.V. Approve Student Council Bonfire - October 17, 2026 - 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
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| Subject: |
8.VI. Approve 1st Reading/Adoption - Policies - PRESS ISSUE #122 - June 2026 - Excluding Policy 7:330
2:230 - Public Participation at School Board Meetings and Petitions to the Board (updated and w/ District specific edits) 3:70 - Succession of Authority (reviewed) 4:175 - Convicted Sex Offender; Screening; Notifications (reviewed) 5:40 - Communicable and Chronic Infectious Disease (updated) 5:70 - Religious Holidays (updated) 5:110 - Recognition for Service (reviewed) 5:140 - Solicitations By or From Staff (reviewed) 5:240 - Suspension (updated) 6:70 - Teaching About Religions (updated) 6:80 - Teaching About Controversial Issues (updated) 6:190 - Extracurricular and Co-Curricular Activities (updated) 7:30 - Student Assignment and Intra-District Transfer (updated) 7:80 - Release Time for Religious Instruction/ Observance (reviewed) 7:130 - Student Rights and Responsibilities (updated) 8:10 - Connection with the Community (reviewed) 8:70 - Accommodating Individuals with Disabilities (updated) |
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9. DISCUSSION ITEMS
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| Subject: |
9.I. Board of Education Protocols - Update
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| Subject: |
9.II. Crisis Management - Updated Evacuation / Reunification Plan
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| Subject: |
9.III. Transportation Update
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9.IV. Superintendent Evaluation and Timeline
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9.V. Scouting America - Interest in Establishing a Cub Scout Pack - Rankin/South Pekin Communities
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9.VI. Proposed Mackinaw Solar Project in Tazewell County
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9.VII. District Health Insurance Committee Meeting - November 3, 2026 - 4:15 p.m.
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9.VIII. Preparation for Attendance and Participation, Delegate Assembly, and Alternate Delegate - 93rd Annual Triple I (IASB-IASA-IASBO) Joint Conference - "Lighting the Way" - November 20-22, 2026
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9.IX. Technology Committee Meeting - December 7, 2026 - 4:45 p.m.
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9.X. Annual Board/Staff Holiday Dinner - Sangalli's - December 12, 2026 - 6:00 p.m.
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9.XI. Building and Grounds Committee Meeting - December 14, 2026 - 5:15 p.m.
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9.XII. Other
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10. INFORMATION ITEMS
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| Subject: |
10.I. PRESS ISSUE #122 - June 2026 - Administrative Procedures (AP's) and Exhibits Added to the District's AP Manual
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| Subject: |
10.II. Principal Appreciation Day - October 23, 2026 - Thank you to Rankin School District #98 - Principal/Athletic Director, Nick Beard!
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10.III. "Rebels in the Spotlight!" - Featuring Rankin Alumni - Facilitated by Rachel Lamberson, Jessi Schneider, and Lisa Thompson - Regular Board of Education Meeting - November 16, 2026
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10.IV. Rankin PFK Chili Supper - November 7, 2026 - 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
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10.V. JoAnna Andrew - Letter of Resignation - Assistant Volleyball Coach
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10.VI. Other
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11. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION (2nd Session)
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11.I. Other
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12. EXECUTIVE SESSION
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12.I. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees, specific individuals who serve as independent contractors in a park, recreational, or educational setting, or specific volunteers of the public body or legal counsel for the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee, a specific individual who serves as an independent contractor in a park, recreational, or educational setting, or a volunteer of the public body or against legal counsel for the public body to determine its validity.
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12.II. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(9) Student disciplinary cases.
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| Subject: |
12.III. 5 ILCS120/2(c)(10) The placement of individual students in special education programs and other matters relating to individual students.
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| Subject: |
12.IV. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(21) Discussion of minutes of meetings lawfully closed under this Act, whether for purposes of approval by the body of minutes or semi-annual review of the minutes as mandated by Section 2.06.
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13. ACTION FOLLOWING EXECUTIVE SESSION
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13.I. Approve Executive Session Minutes - Board of Education - Regular Meeting - August 24, 2026
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13.II. Approve Executive Session Minutes - Board of Education - Special Meeting - August 31, 2026
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13.III. Personnel Items
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13.III.A. Approve Employment - Amanda Cline - Assistant Cheerleading Coach - 2026-2027 School Year
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13.III.B. Approve Employment - Ashley Martin - Short-Term Substitute Teacher (RTI/MTSS/Title I) - Beginning Retroactively to September 25, 2026
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13.III.C. Approve Principal/Athletic Director Performance Goals - 2026-2027 School Year
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13.III.D. Approve Superintendent Performance Goals - 2026-2027 School Year
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14. ADJOURNMENT
The next regularly scheduled meeting will be Monday, October 26, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. Rankin School District #98 "Our School is a Great Place to Learn" Mission: Empowering all students to reach their maximum potential and become productive, respectful, responsible, and well-rounded citizens. Vision: Building the foundation of the future by engaging youth through rigorous and diverse educational opportunities. |
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