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: (Janette Hernandez)  7:03 p.m.
V. Recognition/Presentation  7:05 p.m.
V.A. Presentation
V.A.1. ALC/Summer SAC
V.A.2. Dual High School Credit Opportunity for 8th Graders
VI. E.T.A.W.C. Statement 7:30 p.m. 
VII. Public Comment 7:32 p.m. 
VII.A. Follow-up to Prior Public Comments
VIII. Consent Agenda * 7:35 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)
IX. Financial Reports 7:36 p.m.
IX.A. Finance/Revenue
IX.B. Treasurer's report
IX.C. Financial Charts
IX.D. Budget Report
IX.E. Student Activity Account Report
X. Discussion of New / Ongoing Business with Possible Action  * 7:37 p.m. 
X.A. Presentation(s) follow-up
X.B. Art Donation
X.C. Classroom Cameras
XI. Action Items * 7:45 p.m. 
XI.A. 2026-2027 Final Budget
XI.B. Ratification of Issuance of Trespass Notice
XII. Information Items 7:46 p.m. 
XII.A. Constitution Days
XII.B. Current job listing
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. Suggested Agenda Items for Next Board Meeting
XII.H. Board Outreach
XII.I. Parking Lot
XIII. Report of District Committee Meetings 7:48 p.m. 
XIII.A. Open Comments - (Board Members)
XIV. Review of Upcoming Meetings/Events 7:50 p.m. 
XIV.A. Special Education Committee (SEC) - 3:45 p.m. - September 17, 2026 - ESC Board Room
XIV.B. Preschool Picnic - 5:00 p.m. - September 18, 2026 - Pioneer Preschool 
XIV.C. WeGo Together For Kids Fundraiser Event - 5:00 p.m. - September 18, 2026 - Hawthorne's Backyard
XIV.D. Insurance Committee - 3:45 p.m. - September 21, 2026 - ESC Board Room
XIV.E. Finance Committee - 3:45 p.m. - September 22, 2026 - ESC Board Room
XIV.F. Community Food Pantry - 4:00 p.m. - September 22, 2026 - ELC
XIV.G. Faculty Advisory Council (FAC) - 2:50 p.m. - September 24, 2026 - ESC Board Room
XIV.H. Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee - 5:30 p.m. - September 24, 2026 - Virtual
XIV.I. WCCHS Homecoming Parade - 12:30 p.m. - September 25, 2026 
XIV.J. Community Food Pantry - 4:00 p.m. - September 29, 2026 - ELC
XIV.K. Black Talented and Gifted Group Kick-Off Event - 6:00 p.m. - September 29, 2026 - Leman Middle School
XIV.L. Wellness Committee - 3:45 p.m. - September 30, 2026 - ESC Board Room
XIV.M. Classified Action Team (CAT) - 3:00 p.m. - October 1, 2026 - ESC Board Room
XIV.N. Next Regular Board Meeting - 7:00 p.m. - October 1, 2026 - Leman Middle School
XIV.O. Family Engagement Action Team - 6:00 p.m. - October 7, 2026 - Leman Community Room
XIV.P. Grading Committee - 3:45 p.m. - October 8, 2026 - Leman Community Room
XIV.Q. Board Listening Post - 6:30 p.m. - October 15, 2026 - Wegner Elementary School
XV. Closed Session
XVI. Action Items Following Closed Session   *
XVI.A. Approve closed session minutes as read.
XVII. Adjournment
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: September 17, 2026 at 7:00 PM - REGULAR MEETING
Subject:
I. Call to Order/Roll Call 7:00 p.m.
Subject:
II. Pledge of Allegiance  7:01 p.m.
Subject:
III. Additions/Changes to the Agenda 7:02 p.m.
Presenter:
Kristina Davis
Subject:
IV. Shared Agreements: (Janette Hernandez)  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 Achievement
Goal #2 - Engaged Learning
Goal #3 - Strong Teams 
Goal #4 - Family & Community Partnerships
Goal #5 - Smart Resources
Subject:
V. Recognition/Presentation  7:05 p.m.
Subject:
V.A. Presentation
Subject:
V.A.1. ALC/Summer SAC
Attachments:
Subject:
V.A.2. Dual High School Credit Opportunity for 8th Graders
Attachments:
Subject:
VI. E.T.A.W.C. Statement 7:30 p.m. 
Subject:
VII. Public Comment 7:32 p.m. 
Subject:
VII.A. Follow-up to Prior Public Comments
Subject:
VIII. Consent Agenda * 7:35 p.m.
Subject:
VIII.A. Approve Board of Education meeting minutes
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.B. Approve contracts 
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.C. Approve current expenditures
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.D. Approve current payrolls
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.E. Approve disposition of closed session audio tapes
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.F. Approve personnel items; (employee personnel, accept resignations, approve classified staff changes)
Attachments:
Subject:
IX. Financial Reports 7:36 p.m.
Subject:
IX.A. Finance/Revenue
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.B. Treasurer's report
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.C. Financial Charts
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.D. Budget Report
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.E. Student Activity Account Report
Attachments:
Subject:
X. Discussion of New / Ongoing Business with Possible Action  * 7:37 p.m. 
Subject:
X.A. Presentation(s) follow-up
Subject:
X.B. Art Donation
Attachments:
Subject:
X.C. Classroom Cameras
Attachments:
Subject:
XI. Action Items * 7:45 p.m. 
Subject:
XI.A. 2026-2027 Final Budget
Attachments:
Subject:
XI.B. Ratification of Issuance of Trespass Notice
Subject:
XII. Information Items 7:46 p.m. 
Subject:
XII.A. Constitution Days
Attachments:
Subject:
XII.B. Current job listing
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
Attachments:
Subject:
XII.F. Student Chronic Absentee
Attachments:
Subject:
XII.G. Suggested Agenda Items for Next Board Meeting
Subject:
XII.H. Board Outreach
Subject:
XII.I. Parking Lot
Subject:
XIII. Report of District Committee Meetings 7:48 p.m. 
Subject:
XIII.A. Open Comments - (Board Members)
Subject:
XIV. Review of Upcoming Meetings/Events 7:50 p.m. 
Subject:
XIV.A. Special Education Committee (SEC) - 3:45 p.m. - September 17, 2026 - ESC Board Room
Subject:
XIV.B. Preschool Picnic - 5:00 p.m. - September 18, 2026 - Pioneer Preschool 
Subject:
XIV.C. WeGo Together For Kids Fundraiser Event - 5:00 p.m. - September 18, 2026 - Hawthorne's Backyard
Subject:
XIV.D. Insurance Committee - 3:45 p.m. - September 21, 2026 - ESC Board Room
Subject:
XIV.E. Finance Committee - 3:45 p.m. - September 22, 2026 - ESC Board Room
Subject:
XIV.F. Community Food Pantry - 4:00 p.m. - September 22, 2026 - ELC
Subject:
XIV.G. Faculty Advisory Council (FAC) - 2:50 p.m. - September 24, 2026 - ESC Board Room
Subject:
XIV.H. Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee - 5:30 p.m. - September 24, 2026 - Virtual
Subject:
XIV.I. WCCHS Homecoming Parade - 12:30 p.m. - September 25, 2026 
Subject:
XIV.J. Community Food Pantry - 4:00 p.m. - September 29, 2026 - ELC
Subject:
XIV.K. Black Talented and Gifted Group Kick-Off Event - 6:00 p.m. - September 29, 2026 - Leman Middle School
Subject:
XIV.L. Wellness Committee - 3:45 p.m. - September 30, 2026 - ESC Board Room
Subject:
XIV.M. Classified Action Team (CAT) - 3:00 p.m. - October 1, 2026 - ESC Board Room
Subject:
XIV.N. Next Regular Board Meeting - 7:00 p.m. - October 1, 2026 - Leman Middle School
Subject:
XIV.O. Family Engagement Action Team - 6:00 p.m. - October 7, 2026 - Leman Community Room
Subject:
XIV.P. Grading Committee - 3:45 p.m. - October 8, 2026 - Leman Community Room
Subject:
XIV.Q. Board Listening Post - 6:30 p.m. - October 15, 2026 - Wegner Elementary School
Subject:
XV. Closed Session
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. Litigation, when an action against, affecting or on behalf of the particular public body has been filed and is pending before a court or administrative tribunal, or when the public body finds that an action is probable or imminent, in which case the basis for the finding shall be recorded and entered into the minutes of the closed meeting.
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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