Meeting Agenda
I. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
IV. APPROVE THE AGENDA (Additions or deletions to the agenda may be made at this time)
V. STAFF REPORTS
V.A. Superintendent
V.A.1. Facilities Overview - DLA Architecture Firm & PH Paschen Construction Manager (Culture)
V.A.2. PMTA Bonding Service - Tammie Schallmo of PMA (Culture)
V.A.3. A.E.R.O. Resolution By-Laws (Culture)
V.A.4. A.E.R.O. Resolution Regarding Southwest Classroom (Culture)
V.B. Business Office
V.B.1. Freedom of Information Requests (Culture)
V.B.2. Monthly Financial Report (Culture)
V.B.3. Review of the 2026-27 FY Tentative Budget (Culture)
V.C. Human Resources:
V.C.1. Hiring Update for the 2026-2027 School Year (Culture)
VI. PUBLIC COMMENTS (on agenda/non-agenda items, limited to 3 minutes) If you wish to
address the Board, complete an information card (found by the sign-in sheet) and turn your
card in to Sonia Hernandez, Executive Assistant to the Superintendent/Board Secretary.
VII. BOARD REPORTS
VII.A. A.E.R.O. Governing Board Meeting Report of July 13, 2026 - Mr. David Sheppard (Culture, Curriculum and Instruction, Student Support Services)
VII.B. Board Policy Committee Report of August 7, 2026 - Mrs. Rachel Marroquin and Mr. David Sheppard (Culture, Curriculum and Instruction, Student Support Services)
VII.C. Joint Annual Conference Attendance - November 20-22, 2026 (Culture, Curriculum & Instruction, Student Support Services)
VIII. BOARD COMMENTS
IX. ACTION ITEMS
IX.A. Consent Agenda
IX.A.1. Approve Monthly Transaction Reports for June and July 2026
IX.A.2. Approve Fund Balance Reports for June and July 2026
IX.A.3. Approve Expenditure Report and Projected Payroll Report for July and August 2026
IX.A.4. Approve Board Minutes from the Special Board Meeting of June 10, 2026
IX.A.5. Approve Board Minutes from the Regular Meeting of June 17, 2026
IX.A.6. Approve the Closed Session Minutes from the Regular Meeting of June 17, 2026
IX.A.7. Approve Destruction of Closed Session Tapes from March and April 2022
IX.A.8. Personnel Recommendations:
IX.A.8.a. Additions:
IX.A.8.a.1. Brynden Cleveland, Special Education Teacher - CMS, effective August 17, 2026
IX.A.8.a.2. Aisha Huisar, Resource Special Education Teacher (K-5th Grade) - NW, effective August 17, 2026
IX.A.8.a.3. Adam Rostom, 2nd Shift Custodian - SE, effective July 20, 2026
IX.A.8.a.4. Jennifer Baez, Bilingual Elementary Teacher (Split SE/SW Schools) - SE, effective August 17, 2026
IX.A.8.a.5. Isabella Martinez, Paraprofessional - CMS, effective August 17, 2026
IX.A.8.a.6. Ra'ell Moore-Wilson, 2nd Shift Custodian - NE, effective August 3, 2026
IX.A.8.a.7. Iman Whitfield, Special Education Teacher - CMS, effective August 17, 2026
IX.A.8.a.8. Mary Williams, Paraprofessional - NE, effective August 17, 2026
IX.A.8.a.9. Mary McGarry, Administrative Assistant for Human Resources - District Office, effective August 10, 2026
IX.A.8.a.10. Norma Bahena, Paraprofessional - NW, effective August 17, 2026
IX.A.8.a.11. Erika Lipinski, Lunch/Recess Supervisor - CMS, effective August 21, 2026
IX.A.8.a.12. Lauren James, Lunch/Recess Supervisor - CMS, effective August 21, 2026
IX.A.8.a.13. Lauren James, Extended Day Assistant (A.M.) - CMS, effective August 20, 2026
IX.A.8.b. FMLA Leave of Absence:
IX.A.8.b.1. Kyla DeVries, Custodian - SW -  effective July 17, 2026
IX.A.8.b.2. Scott Dieterle, Data Management Specialist, DO - effective August 5, 2026
IX.A.8.c. Resignations:
IX.A.8.c.1. Katherine Theoharopoulos, Special Education Teacher - CMS, effective June 4, 2026
IX.A.8.c.2. Emma Lafin, Special Education Teacher - CMS, effective June 4, 2026
IX.A.8.c.3. Llora Sullivan, Assistant Principal - SE/SW, effective June 30, 2026
IX.A.8.c.4. Reid Smith, Paraprofessional - NW, effective July 24, 2026
IX.A.8.c.5. Susan Schuppan, Extended Day - CMS, Lunch Server - NW, effective June 4, 2026
IX.A.8.c.6. Margaret Schickel, Food Service - CMS, effective October 9, 2026
IX.A.8.c.7. Norma Behena, Lunch/Recess Supervisor - SE, effective June 4, 2026
IX.A.8.c.8. Christine Kaufmann, Paraprofessional - CMS, effective June 4, 2026
IX.A.8.c.9. Anise Sappington, Paraprofessional - NE, effective June 4, 2026
IX.B. Approve Contract Amendment for Associate Principal - CMS, effective July 1, 2026
IX.C. Approve Contract Amendment for Dean - CMS, effective July 1, 2026
IX.D. Approve Resolution providing for and requiring the submission of the proposition of issuing $68,000,000 School Building Bonds to the voters of the District at the general election to be held on the 3rd day of November, 2026
IX.E. Approve A.E.R.O. Classroom Use Agreement Regarding Use of One Classroom at Southwest Elementary School for the 2026-2027 School Year 
IX.F. Approve Resolution Ratifying Proposed Amendments to A.E.R.O. Articles of Joint Agreement 
IX.G. Approve Tentative Budget for the 2026-27 School Year
IX.H. Approve 1st Reading of Revised Board Policies 2:200, 2:220, 2:250, 2:260, 2:265, 4:40, 4:165, 5:30, 5:50, 6:50, 6:65, 6:100, 6:145, 6:170, 6:180, 7:20, 7:50, 7:100, 7:185, 7:220, 7:230, 7:240, 7:260, 7:280, 7:300, and 8:90 as recommended by the Illinois Association of School Boards
IX.I. Approve 1st Reading of Revised Board Policies 2:260, 2:265, 5:20, 5:250, 5:330, 7:20 as recommended by the Board Policy Committee
IX.J. Approve 2nd Reading and Adoption of Revised Board Policies 2:200, 2:220, 2:250, 2:260, 2:265, 4:40, 4:165, 5:30, 5:50, 6:50, 6:65, 6:100, 6:145, 6:170, 6:180, 7:20, 7:50, 7:100, 7:185, 7:220, 7:230, 7:240, 7:260, 7:280, 7:300, and 8:90 as recommended by the Illinois Association of School Boards
IX.K. Approve 2nd Reading and Adoption of Revised Board Policies 2:260, 2:265, 5:20, 7:20as recommended by the Board Policy Committee
IX.L. Approve Applications for Occupancy for Mobile Classrooms 
X. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the District or legal counsel, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee or legal counsel to determine its validity. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) (Conference Room)
XI. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION 
XII. Approve Side Letter (MOU) Regarding Employee and Retirement Benefit
XIII. ADJOURNMENT
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: August 12, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
I. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER
Subject:
II. ROLL CALL
Subject:
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Subject:
IV. APPROVE THE AGENDA (Additions or deletions to the agenda may be made at this time)
Subject:
V. STAFF REPORTS
Subject:
V.A. Superintendent
Presenter:
Dr. Jenna Woodland
Subject:
V.A.1. Facilities Overview - DLA Architecture Firm & PH Paschen Construction Manager (Culture)
Subject:
V.A.2. PMTA Bonding Service - Tammie Schallmo of PMA (Culture)
Subject:
V.A.3. A.E.R.O. Resolution By-Laws (Culture)
Subject:
V.A.4. A.E.R.O. Resolution Regarding Southwest Classroom (Culture)
Subject:
V.B. Business Office
Presenter:
Mr. Eric Grossi
Subject:
V.B.1. Freedom of Information Requests (Culture)
Subject:
V.B.2. Monthly Financial Report (Culture)
Subject:
V.B.3. Review of the 2026-27 FY Tentative Budget (Culture)
Subject:
V.C. Human Resources:
Presenter:
Dr. Haley Vermeer
Subject:
V.C.1. Hiring Update for the 2026-2027 School Year (Culture)
Subject:
VI. PUBLIC COMMENTS (on agenda/non-agenda items, limited to 3 minutes) If you wish to
address the Board, complete an information card (found by the sign-in sheet) and turn your
card in to Sonia Hernandez, Executive Assistant to the Superintendent/Board Secretary.
Subject:
VII. BOARD REPORTS
Subject:
VII.A. A.E.R.O. Governing Board Meeting Report of July 13, 2026 - Mr. David Sheppard (Culture, Curriculum and Instruction, Student Support Services)
Subject:
VII.B. Board Policy Committee Report of August 7, 2026 - Mrs. Rachel Marroquin and Mr. David Sheppard (Culture, Curriculum and Instruction, Student Support Services)
Subject:
VII.C. Joint Annual Conference Attendance - November 20-22, 2026 (Culture, Curriculum & Instruction, Student Support Services)
Subject:
VIII. BOARD COMMENTS
Subject:
IX. ACTION ITEMS
Subject:
IX.A. Consent Agenda
Subject:
IX.A.1. Approve Monthly Transaction Reports for June and July 2026
Subject:
IX.A.2. Approve Fund Balance Reports for June and July 2026
Subject:
IX.A.3. Approve Expenditure Report and Projected Payroll Report for July and August 2026
Subject:
IX.A.4. Approve Board Minutes from the Special Board Meeting of June 10, 2026
Subject:
IX.A.5. Approve Board Minutes from the Regular Meeting of June 17, 2026
Subject:
IX.A.6. Approve the Closed Session Minutes from the Regular Meeting of June 17, 2026
Subject:
IX.A.7. Approve Destruction of Closed Session Tapes from March and April 2022
Subject:
IX.A.8. Personnel Recommendations:
Subject:
IX.A.8.a. Additions:
Subject:
IX.A.8.a.1. Brynden Cleveland, Special Education Teacher - CMS, effective August 17, 2026
Subject:
IX.A.8.a.2. Aisha Huisar, Resource Special Education Teacher (K-5th Grade) - NW, effective August 17, 2026
Subject:
IX.A.8.a.3. Adam Rostom, 2nd Shift Custodian - SE, effective July 20, 2026
Subject:
IX.A.8.a.4. Jennifer Baez, Bilingual Elementary Teacher (Split SE/SW Schools) - SE, effective August 17, 2026
Subject:
IX.A.8.a.5. Isabella Martinez, Paraprofessional - CMS, effective August 17, 2026
Subject:
IX.A.8.a.6. Ra'ell Moore-Wilson, 2nd Shift Custodian - NE, effective August 3, 2026
Subject:
IX.A.8.a.7. Iman Whitfield, Special Education Teacher - CMS, effective August 17, 2026
Subject:
IX.A.8.a.8. Mary Williams, Paraprofessional - NE, effective August 17, 2026
Subject:
IX.A.8.a.9. Mary McGarry, Administrative Assistant for Human Resources - District Office, effective August 10, 2026
Subject:
IX.A.8.a.10. Norma Bahena, Paraprofessional - NW, effective August 17, 2026
Subject:
IX.A.8.a.11. Erika Lipinski, Lunch/Recess Supervisor - CMS, effective August 21, 2026
Subject:
IX.A.8.a.12. Lauren James, Lunch/Recess Supervisor - CMS, effective August 21, 2026
Subject:
IX.A.8.a.13. Lauren James, Extended Day Assistant (A.M.) - CMS, effective August 20, 2026
Subject:
IX.A.8.b. FMLA Leave of Absence:
Subject:
IX.A.8.b.1. Kyla DeVries, Custodian - SW -  effective July 17, 2026
Subject:
IX.A.8.b.2. Scott Dieterle, Data Management Specialist, DO - effective August 5, 2026
Subject:
IX.A.8.c. Resignations:
Subject:
IX.A.8.c.1. Katherine Theoharopoulos, Special Education Teacher - CMS, effective June 4, 2026
Subject:
IX.A.8.c.2. Emma Lafin, Special Education Teacher - CMS, effective June 4, 2026
Subject:
IX.A.8.c.3. Llora Sullivan, Assistant Principal - SE/SW, effective June 30, 2026
Subject:
IX.A.8.c.4. Reid Smith, Paraprofessional - NW, effective July 24, 2026
Subject:
IX.A.8.c.5. Susan Schuppan, Extended Day - CMS, Lunch Server - NW, effective June 4, 2026
Subject:
IX.A.8.c.6. Margaret Schickel, Food Service - CMS, effective October 9, 2026
Subject:
IX.A.8.c.7. Norma Behena, Lunch/Recess Supervisor - SE, effective June 4, 2026
Subject:
IX.A.8.c.8. Christine Kaufmann, Paraprofessional - CMS, effective June 4, 2026
Subject:
IX.A.8.c.9. Anise Sappington, Paraprofessional - NE, effective June 4, 2026
Subject:
IX.B. Approve Contract Amendment for Associate Principal - CMS, effective July 1, 2026
Subject:
IX.C. Approve Contract Amendment for Dean - CMS, effective July 1, 2026
Subject:
IX.D. Approve Resolution providing for and requiring the submission of the proposition of issuing $68,000,000 School Building Bonds to the voters of the District at the general election to be held on the 3rd day of November, 2026
Subject:
IX.E. Approve A.E.R.O. Classroom Use Agreement Regarding Use of One Classroom at Southwest Elementary School for the 2026-2027 School Year 
Subject:
IX.F. Approve Resolution Ratifying Proposed Amendments to A.E.R.O. Articles of Joint Agreement 
Subject:
IX.G. Approve Tentative Budget for the 2026-27 School Year
Subject:
IX.H. Approve 1st Reading of Revised Board Policies 2:200, 2:220, 2:250, 2:260, 2:265, 4:40, 4:165, 5:30, 5:50, 6:50, 6:65, 6:100, 6:145, 6:170, 6:180, 7:20, 7:50, 7:100, 7:185, 7:220, 7:230, 7:240, 7:260, 7:280, 7:300, and 8:90 as recommended by the Illinois Association of School Boards
Subject:
IX.I. Approve 1st Reading of Revised Board Policies 2:260, 2:265, 5:20, 5:250, 5:330, 7:20 as recommended by the Board Policy Committee
Subject:
IX.J. Approve 2nd Reading and Adoption of Revised Board Policies 2:200, 2:220, 2:250, 2:260, 2:265, 4:40, 4:165, 5:30, 5:50, 6:50, 6:65, 6:100, 6:145, 6:170, 6:180, 7:20, 7:50, 7:100, 7:185, 7:220, 7:230, 7:240, 7:260, 7:280, 7:300, and 8:90 as recommended by the Illinois Association of School Boards
Subject:
IX.K. Approve 2nd Reading and Adoption of Revised Board Policies 2:260, 2:265, 5:20, 7:20as recommended by the Board Policy Committee
Subject:
IX.L. Approve Applications for Occupancy for Mobile Classrooms 
Subject:
X. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the District or legal counsel, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee or legal counsel to determine its validity. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) (Conference Room)
Subject:
XI. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION 
Subject:
XII. Approve Side Letter (MOU) Regarding Employee and Retirement Benefit
Subject:
XIII. ADJOURNMENT

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