Meeting Agenda
I. Call to Order/Roll Call  7:00 p.m.
II. Pledge of Allegiance 7:01 p.m.
III. Additions/Changes to the Agenda 7:02 p.m.
IV. Shared Agreements: Rita Balgeman 7:03 p.m.
V. Recognition/Showcase/Presentation  7:05 p.m.
V.A. Showcase
V.A.1. Pioneer Preschool Showcase
V.B. Board Salutes
VI. E.T.A.W.C. Statement 7:15 p.m. 
VII. Public Comment 7:17 p.m. 
VII.A. Follow-up to Prior Public Comments
VIII. Consent Agenda * 7:20 p.m. 
VIII.A. Approve Board of Education meeting minutes
VIII.B. Approve contracts 
VIII.C. Approve current expenditures
VIII.D. Approve current payrolls
VIII.E. Approve disposition of closed session audio tapes
VIII.F. Approve personnel items; (employee personnel, accept resignations, approve classified staff changes)
VIII.G. Approve resignation agreement
IX. Financial Reports 7:21 p.m. 
IX.A. Finance/Revenue
IX.B. Treasurers' report
IX.C. Financial Charts
IX.D. Budget Report
IX.E. Student Activity Account Report
X. Discussion of New / Ongoing Business with Possible Action * 7:22 p.m. 
X.A. Presentation(s) follow-up
X.B. 1st Reading of Board Policies
X.C. Aramark Renewal
X.D. Concrete Bid Opening
X.E. Copy Paper Bid
X.F. Custodial/Maintenance Supply Bid
X.G. Gary Donation
X.H. Horizontal Climbing Wall 
XI. Action Items * 7:35 p.m. 
XI.A. Consolidated District Plan (CDP)
XI.B. Grant Compliance and Data Quality Administrator
XI.C. Honorable Dismissal of Education Support Personnel
XI.D. Incident IQ
XI.E. SASED Lease Agreement 
XII. Information Items 7:37 p.m. 
XII.A. Summer School, ESY, and Camp Ole
XII.B. Current job listings
XII.C. Freedom of Information report
XII.D. Out-of-District placement of students with disabilities
XII.E. Short-term leave report
XII.F. Student Chronic Absentee
XII.G. Student Suspension Report
XII.H. Truancy Referral Report
XII.I. Vandalism Quarterly Report 
XII.J. Suggested agenda items for next board meeting
XII.K. Board outreach
XII.L. Parking Lot
XIII. Report of District Committee Meetings 7:45 p.m. 
XIII.A. Committee Updates
XIII.B. LEND 
XIII.C. Strategic Planning Update
XIII.D. Open Comments - (Board Members)
XIV. Review of Upcoming Meetings/Events 7:50 p.m. 
XIV.A. Strategic Planning Meeting - 8:30 a.m. - April 23, 2026 - Leman Middle School
XIV.B. BTAGG Committee Meeting - 3:45 p.m. - April 23, 2026 - Virtual
XIV.C. BPAC Parent Event - 5:00 p.m. - April 23, 2026 - Leman Middle School 
XIV.D. Food Pantry - 4:00 p.m. - April 28, 2026 - ELC 
XIV.E. Academic Leadership Council - April 28, 2026 - Leman Middle School
XIV.F. Finance Committee - 3:45 p.m. - April 28, 2026 - ESC
XIV.G. D33 STEM Fair - 5:30 p.m. - April 28, 2026 - Leman Middle School
XIV.H. Practical Parenting - 6:00 p.m. - April 29, 2026 - Currier Elementary School
XIV.I. Art at the Arc - 5:00 p.m. - April 30, 2026 - West Chicago Park District 
XIV.J. National Junior Honor Society - 6:00 p.m. - May 4, 2026 - Leman Middle School
XIV.K. Safety Meeting - 8:30 a.m. - May 5, 2026 - ESC
XIV.L. Food Pantry - 4:00 p.m. - May 5, 2026 - ELC
XIV.M. Parent Cafe - 6:00 p.m. - May 5, 2026 - West Chicago Community High School
XIV.N. MTSS Committee Meeting - 8:30 a.m. - May 6, 2026 - Leman Middle School 
XIV.O. A&E PAC - 6:00 p.m. - May 6, 2026 - Virtual 
XIV.P. Classified Action Team - 3:00 p.m. - May 7, 2026 - ESC 
XIV.Q. Strategic Planning Meeting - 3:30 p.m. - May 7, 2026 - Leman Middle School 
XIV.R. Recognition Committee - 4:00 p.m. - May 7, 2026 - ESC
XIV.S. Next Regular Board Meeting - 7:00 p.m. - May 7, 2026 - Leman Middle School
XIV.T. Gary International Night - 5:00 p.m. - May 8, 2026 - Gary Elementary School 
XIV.U. Blooming Fest - 9:00 a.m. - May 16, 2026 - Downtown West Chicago
XIV.V. Ballet Folklorico Mother's Day Event - 5:00 p.m. - May 16, 2026 - Leman Middle School
XV. Closed Session 7:50 p.m. 
XVI. Action Items Following Closed Session   *
XVI.A. Approve closed session minutes as read.
XVII. Adjournment
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: April 23, 2026 at 7:00 PM - REGULAR MEETING
Subject:
I. Call to Order/Roll Call  7:00 p.m.
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II. Pledge of Allegiance 7:01 p.m.
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III. Additions/Changes to the Agenda 7:02 p.m.
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IV. Shared Agreements: Rita Balgeman 7:03 p.m.
Description:
1.  Make decisions according to what is best for ALL District 33 students.
2.  Respect staff and other board members and their opinions.
3.  Be willing to see things from the eyes of seven (7) people, not just one (1).
4.  Allow everyone to complete their thoughts.
5.  Commit to shared leadership.
6.  Respect confidentiality.
7.  Adhere to our belief in our students' full potential and successful future.

Strategic Plan Goals
Goal #1 - Student Growth and Achievement
Goal #2 - Learning Culture of Equity, Engagement & Agency
Goal #3 - Professional Culture of Teamwork & Continuous Improvement
Goal #4 - Family Engagement & Community Partnerships
Goal #5 - Effective and Innovative Use of Resources
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V. Recognition/Showcase/Presentation  7:05 p.m.
Subject:
V.A. Showcase
Subject:
V.A.1. Pioneer Preschool Showcase
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V.B. Board Salutes
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VI. E.T.A.W.C. Statement 7:15 p.m. 
Subject:
VII. Public Comment 7:17 p.m. 
Subject:
VII.A. Follow-up to Prior Public Comments
Subject:
VIII. Consent Agenda * 7:20 p.m. 
Subject:
VIII.A. Approve Board of Education meeting minutes
Attachments:
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VIII.B. Approve contracts 
Attachments:
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VIII.C. Approve current expenditures
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VIII.D. Approve current payrolls
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VIII.E. Approve disposition of closed session audio tapes
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VIII.F. Approve personnel items; (employee personnel, accept resignations, approve classified staff changes)
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VIII.G. Approve resignation agreement
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IX. Financial Reports 7:21 p.m. 
Subject:
IX.A. Finance/Revenue
Attachments:
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IX.B. Treasurers' report
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IX.C. Financial Charts
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IX.D. Budget Report
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IX.E. Student Activity Account Report
Attachments:
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X. Discussion of New / Ongoing Business with Possible Action * 7:22 p.m. 
Subject:
X.A. Presentation(s) follow-up
Subject:
X.B. 1st Reading of Board Policies
Attachments:
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X.C. Aramark Renewal
Attachments:
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X.D. Concrete Bid Opening
Attachments:
Subject:
X.E. Copy Paper Bid
Attachments:
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X.F. Custodial/Maintenance Supply Bid
Attachments:
Subject:
X.G. Gary Donation
Attachments:
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X.H. Horizontal Climbing Wall 
Attachments:
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XI. Action Items * 7:35 p.m. 
Subject:
XI.A. Consolidated District Plan (CDP)
Attachments:
Subject:
XI.B. Grant Compliance and Data Quality Administrator
Attachments:
Subject:
XI.C. Honorable Dismissal of Education Support Personnel
Attachments:
Subject:
XI.D. Incident IQ
Attachments:
Subject:
XI.E. SASED Lease Agreement 
Attachments:
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XII. Information Items 7:37 p.m. 
Subject:
XII.A. Summer School, ESY, and Camp Ole
Attachments:
Subject:
XII.B. Current job listings
Attachments:
Subject:
XII.C. Freedom of Information report
Attachments:
Subject:
XII.D. Out-of-District placement of students with disabilities
Attachments:
Subject:
XII.E. Short-term leave report
Subject:
XII.F. Student Chronic Absentee
Attachments:
Subject:
XII.G. Student Suspension Report
Attachments:
Subject:
XII.H. Truancy Referral Report
Attachments:
Subject:
XII.I. Vandalism Quarterly Report 
Attachments:
Subject:
XII.J. Suggested agenda items for next board meeting
Subject:
XII.K. Board outreach
Subject:
XII.L. Parking Lot
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XIII. Report of District Committee Meetings 7:45 p.m. 
Subject:
XIII.A. Committee Updates
Attachments:
Subject:
XIII.B. LEND 
Subject:
XIII.C. Strategic Planning Update
Subject:
XIII.D. Open Comments - (Board Members)
Subject:
XIV. Review of Upcoming Meetings/Events 7:50 p.m. 
Subject:
XIV.A. Strategic Planning Meeting - 8:30 a.m. - April 23, 2026 - Leman Middle School
Subject:
XIV.B. BTAGG Committee Meeting - 3:45 p.m. - April 23, 2026 - Virtual
Subject:
XIV.C. BPAC Parent Event - 5:00 p.m. - April 23, 2026 - Leman Middle School 
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XIV.D. Food Pantry - 4:00 p.m. - April 28, 2026 - ELC 
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XIV.E. Academic Leadership Council - April 28, 2026 - Leman Middle School
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XIV.F. Finance Committee - 3:45 p.m. - April 28, 2026 - ESC
Subject:
XIV.G. D33 STEM Fair - 5:30 p.m. - April 28, 2026 - Leman Middle School
Subject:
XIV.H. Practical Parenting - 6:00 p.m. - April 29, 2026 - Currier Elementary School
Subject:
XIV.I. Art at the Arc - 5:00 p.m. - April 30, 2026 - West Chicago Park District 
Subject:
XIV.J. National Junior Honor Society - 6:00 p.m. - May 4, 2026 - Leman Middle School
Subject:
XIV.K. Safety Meeting - 8:30 a.m. - May 5, 2026 - ESC
Subject:
XIV.L. Food Pantry - 4:00 p.m. - May 5, 2026 - ELC
Subject:
XIV.M. Parent Cafe - 6:00 p.m. - May 5, 2026 - West Chicago Community High School
Subject:
XIV.N. MTSS Committee Meeting - 8:30 a.m. - May 6, 2026 - Leman Middle School 
Subject:
XIV.O. A&E PAC - 6:00 p.m. - May 6, 2026 - Virtual 
Subject:
XIV.P. Classified Action Team - 3:00 p.m. - May 7, 2026 - ESC 
Subject:
XIV.Q. Strategic Planning Meeting - 3:30 p.m. - May 7, 2026 - Leman Middle School 
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XIV.R. Recognition Committee - 4:00 p.m. - May 7, 2026 - ESC
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XIV.S. Next Regular Board Meeting - 7:00 p.m. - May 7, 2026 - Leman Middle School
Subject:
XIV.T. Gary International Night - 5:00 p.m. - May 8, 2026 - Gary Elementary School 
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XIV.U. Blooming Fest - 9:00 a.m. - May 16, 2026 - Downtown West Chicago
Subject:
XIV.V. Ballet Folklorico Mother's Day Event - 5:00 p.m. - May 16, 2026 - Leman Middle School
Subject:
XV. Closed Session 7:50 p.m. 
Description:
(The Board of Education may convene into closed session to discuss confidential matters, and may take action upon reconvening into open session only during regular or special board meetings.  No action can be taken on a specific agenda item unless it has been posted on that particular agenda.  The Board is permitted to discuss various items in closed session, including but not limited to:  collective bargaining, pending or imminent litigation, sale/purchase/lease of property, student discipline, and the appointment, employment compensation, discipline, performance, dismissal of specific employees.  The motion to convene into closed session will state the specific reason(s).

Motion to Convene Into Closed Session *
(The Board will move to convene into closed session to discuss a specific item(s) that are listed below.  These are anticipated discussion items during closed session.  Prior to convening into closed session, the Board may add an item(s) for discussion as part of the motion, but action will be taken only on the item(s) stated on the posted agenda.)

Reason 1. The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of a Specific employee(s), specific independent contractors, specific volunteers, or District legal counsel; however, a meeting to consider an increase in compensation to a specific employee of a public body that is subject to the Local Government Wage Increase Transparency Act may not be closed and shall be open to the public and posted and held in accordance with [the Open Meetings Act].  5 ILCS 120/2c)(1), amended by P.A. 101-459.

Reason 2.  Student disciplinary cases. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(9). Minutes of meetings held for this reason shall never be released to protect the individual student’s privacy.

Reason 3. Collective negotiating matters between the public body and its employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees.
Subject:
XVI. Action Items Following Closed Session   *
Description:
(The Board of Education approves closed session minutes as read after reconvening to open session, and may take action on an item(s) that is listed on the posted agenda.)
Subject:
XVI.A. Approve closed session minutes as read.
Subject:
XVII. Adjournment

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