Meeting Agenda
1. Call to Order
2. Pretzel Shoutouts
3. Public Comment (Policy 2:230)
4. IASB Liaison Talking Points
5. Adjustments to Agenda
6. Reports and Recommendations
6.a. Director Reports
  • Facilities
  • Transportation
    • Annual Transportation Report
  • Food Services
6.b. Administrator(s)
6.b.1. Mr. Matthew Jokisch, Elementary Principal
6.b.2. Mr. Brandon Radford, JH Principal
6.b.3. Mrs. Hattie Llewellyn, High School Principal
6.b.4. Mr. Dillon Binkley, District Athletic and Activities Director
6.c. Superintendent
6.c.1. Mrs. Jill Larson, Superintendent
  • Statement of Economic Interests
  • Joint Annual Conference—Nov. 20-22, 2026
  • Budget Reductions
  • Staffing 2026-2027
7. Consent Agenda
7.a. Financial Report(s)
7.a.1. Bills Payable & Imprest Fund
7.a.2. Student Activity Funds
7.a.3. Payroll
7.a.4. Treasurer's Report
7.b. Open Session Minutes of February 19, 2026
7.c. Closed Session Minutes of February 19, 2026
7.d. Destroying of Executive Session Tapes for the Month(s) of August 2024 and prior
8. New Business
8.a. IHSA Renewal for 2026-2027
8.b. Approve the Amended Calendar for 25-26 School Year
8.c. Reaffirm the approval of the High School Scholastic Varsity Team to attend the Scholastic Bowl Nationals May 21-25, 2026, in Atlanta, GA
8.d. Approve MOU between the Board of Education and New Berlin Education Association on Director of Student Services for the remainder of 2025-2026 School Year
8.e. Approve the contract with Arbiter
8.f. Approve the Hazardous Routes for New Berlin School District
8.g. Approve Resolution on Honorable Dismissal/Reduction in Force of Certified Staff for 26-27
9. Executive Session - For the purpose of:
9.a. 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. 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 120/2(c)(2)
9.b. 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. 5ILCS 120/2(c)(11)
10. *Personnel Consent Agenda-All hires and recommendations are pending proper certifications and/or requirements (Policy 5:280)
10.a. Amy King Mably as JH/HS Director of Student Services 26-27 School Year
11. Resignations:
   Brad Olysav- NBE PE Teacher (end of 25-26 yr)
   Trent Quarton- HS Head Football Coach
   Julia Garman-Paraprofessional
   Ryan McDonald-JH/HS Teacher (end of 25-26 yr)
   Kristy Weidhuner-Ag Teacher, FFA Sponsor, Class Sponsor (end of 25-26 yr)
   Katelyn Moran-NBE Teacher (end of 25-26 yr)
   Gerald Skilbeck-JH Paraprofessional
   Matthew Jokisch-NBE Principal (end of 25-26 yr)
   Hailee Hamilton-NBE Special Education Teacher (end of 25-26 yr)
12. Board Member Book Study
13. Adjournment
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The Mission of CUSD #16, in partnership with parents and community, is to provide quality educational opportunities, resources, and encouragement necessary for our students to....1) Achieve their personal best academically and socially; 2) Become responsible and productive citizens; 3) Learn from and adapt to an ever-changing society

COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT #16

 
Meeting: March 19, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
1. Call to Order
Subject:
2. Pretzel Shoutouts
Subject:
3. Public Comment (Policy 2:230)
Subject:
4. IASB Liaison Talking Points
Subject:
5. Adjustments to Agenda
Subject:
6. Reports and Recommendations
Subject:
6.a. Director Reports
  • Facilities
  • Transportation
    • Annual Transportation Report
  • Food Services
Attachments:
Subject:
6.b. Administrator(s)
Subject:
6.b.1. Mr. Matthew Jokisch, Elementary Principal
Attachments:
Subject:
6.b.2. Mr. Brandon Radford, JH Principal
Attachments:
Subject:
6.b.3. Mrs. Hattie Llewellyn, High School Principal
Attachments:
Subject:
6.b.4. Mr. Dillon Binkley, District Athletic and Activities Director
Attachments:
Subject:
6.c. Superintendent
Subject:
6.c.1. Mrs. Jill Larson, Superintendent
  • Statement of Economic Interests
  • Joint Annual Conference—Nov. 20-22, 2026
  • Budget Reductions
  • Staffing 2026-2027
Subject:
7. Consent Agenda
Subject:
7.a. Financial Report(s)
Subject:
7.a.1. Bills Payable & Imprest Fund
Attachments:
Subject:
7.a.2. Student Activity Funds
Attachments:
Subject:
7.a.3. Payroll
Attachments:
Subject:
7.a.4. Treasurer's Report
Attachments:
Subject:
7.b. Open Session Minutes of February 19, 2026
Attachments:
Subject:
7.c. Closed Session Minutes of February 19, 2026
Subject:
7.d. Destroying of Executive Session Tapes for the Month(s) of August 2024 and prior
Subject:
8. New Business
Subject:
8.a. IHSA Renewal for 2026-2027
Attachments:
Subject:
8.b. Approve the Amended Calendar for 25-26 School Year
Attachments:
Subject:
8.c. Reaffirm the approval of the High School Scholastic Varsity Team to attend the Scholastic Bowl Nationals May 21-25, 2026, in Atlanta, GA
Subject:
8.d. Approve MOU between the Board of Education and New Berlin Education Association on Director of Student Services for the remainder of 2025-2026 School Year
Attachments:
Subject:
8.e. Approve the contract with Arbiter
Attachments:
Subject:
8.f. Approve the Hazardous Routes for New Berlin School District
Attachments:
Subject:
8.g. Approve Resolution on Honorable Dismissal/Reduction in Force of Certified Staff for 26-27
Attachments:
Subject:
9. Executive Session - For the purpose of:
Subject:
9.a. 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. 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 120/2(c)(2)
Subject:
9.b. 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. 5ILCS 120/2(c)(11)
Subject:
10. *Personnel Consent Agenda-All hires and recommendations are pending proper certifications and/or requirements (Policy 5:280)
Subject:
10.a. Amy King Mably as JH/HS Director of Student Services 26-27 School Year
Attachments:
Subject:
11. Resignations:
   Brad Olysav- NBE PE Teacher (end of 25-26 yr)
   Trent Quarton- HS Head Football Coach
   Julia Garman-Paraprofessional
   Ryan McDonald-JH/HS Teacher (end of 25-26 yr)
   Kristy Weidhuner-Ag Teacher, FFA Sponsor, Class Sponsor (end of 25-26 yr)
   Katelyn Moran-NBE Teacher (end of 25-26 yr)
   Gerald Skilbeck-JH Paraprofessional
   Matthew Jokisch-NBE Principal (end of 25-26 yr)
   Hailee Hamilton-NBE Special Education Teacher (end of 25-26 yr)
Subject:
12. Board Member Book Study
Subject:
13. Adjournment

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