Meeting Agenda
1. Call to Order
1.A. Pledge to the Flag
1.B. Roll Call
2. Convene E-Learning Public Hearing
  1. Updated E-Learning Plan Provided
  2. Board Discussion
  3. Public Discussion
3. Re-Convene to Regular Meeting
4. Superintendent's Report
  1. Introduction of Newly Hired Personnel
  2. FY27 Tentative Budget Presentation
  3. Institute Day and Professional Development Update
  4. Registration and Enrollment Update
5. Approval of the Consent Agenda Items
 
5.A. Minutes of the Regular Meeting
5.B. Approval of Bills & Payroll
5.C. Review of Schools' Activity Accounts
 
5.D. Personnel
Hiring: Effective August 18, 2026
  1. M. Grahovac, Navajo, 4th Grade Special Education Teacher
  2. J. Rodriguez, Indian Hill, Kindergarten Paraprofessional
  3. I. Romero, District, Registered Behavior Technician
  4. K. Schultz, Chippewa, Paraprofessional, pending background check 
  5. C. Hernandez, Navajo, Paraprofessional, pending background check 
  6. K. McDonald, Chippewa, Paraprofessional, pending background check
FMLA
  1. A. Barylowicz, Navajo, 4th Grade Teacher, estimated dates 12/9/2026-03/18/2027
  2. C. Duran, Navajo, Paraprofessional, start date 08/18/2026-tbd
Long-Term Substitute
  1. L Beck, Indian Hill Kindergarten Teacher (Dempsey), and Navajo 4th Grade Teacher (Barylowicz)
Resignations: Effective June 2, 2026
  1. S. Donato, District, Registered Behavior Technician
  2. V. Puttkammer, Independence Junior High, Paraprofessional
6. Old Business
6.A. Semi-Annual Review of Closed Session Minutes: To Keep Closed
  • The Board will will all unreleased closed session minutes in accordance with 5 ILCS 120/2.06(d) to determine whether the need for confidentiality still exists.
    • August 13, 2025
    • November 12, 2025
    • April 15, 2025
    • May 13, 2026
6.B. Resolution Appointing Kim Anoman Business Manager, as Trustee of Schools as Liaison to the Township Treasurer
6.C. Facility Project Updates
  1. Summer Projects
7. New Business

7.A. Consider the Adoption of a Resolution Providing for and Requiring the Submission of the Proposition of Increasing the Limiting Rate 

Resolution providing for and requiring the submission of the proposition of increasing the limiting rate for School District Number 128, Cook County, Illinois, to the voters of said School District at the general election to be held on the 3rd day of November, 2026.
7.B. Set Budget Hearing for September 16, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.
7.C. Approval of 2026-2027 E-Learning Plan 
7.D. Approval of the Installation of the Indian Hill Fencing
7.E. Approval of Astronomical Replacement Time Clocks
7.F. Approval of the Replacement Install of Heating Water Coil on Independence Junior High Univent
8. Audience Participation
If you are coming up to speak, please identify yourself by name and connection to the district and we ask that comments remain brief to accommodate everyone wishing to speak. Policy ordinarily provides up to 3 minutes per speaker.
9. Information Items
9.A. I Love You Guys: The Standard Response Protocol
9.B. YTD Financial Summary
9.C. Freedom of Information Act Items
10. Closed Session 
Discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of a specific employee(s). 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1)
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. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2)
11. Return to Open Session
12. Adjournment
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: August 12, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
Subject:
1. Call to Order
Subject:
1.A. Pledge to the Flag
Subject:
1.B. Roll Call
Subject:
2. Convene E-Learning Public Hearing
  1. Updated E-Learning Plan Provided
  2. Board Discussion
  3. Public Discussion
Attachments:
Subject:
3. Re-Convene to Regular Meeting
Subject:
4. Superintendent's Report
  1. Introduction of Newly Hired Personnel
  2. FY27 Tentative Budget Presentation
  3. Institute Day and Professional Development Update
  4. Registration and Enrollment Update
Attachments:
Subject:
5. Approval of the Consent Agenda Items
 
Subject:
5.A. Minutes of the Regular Meeting
Subject:
5.B. Approval of Bills & Payroll
Attachments:
Subject:
5.C. Review of Schools' Activity Accounts
 
Attachments:
Subject:
5.D. Personnel
Hiring: Effective August 18, 2026
  1. M. Grahovac, Navajo, 4th Grade Special Education Teacher
  2. J. Rodriguez, Indian Hill, Kindergarten Paraprofessional
  3. I. Romero, District, Registered Behavior Technician
  4. K. Schultz, Chippewa, Paraprofessional, pending background check 
  5. C. Hernandez, Navajo, Paraprofessional, pending background check 
  6. K. McDonald, Chippewa, Paraprofessional, pending background check
FMLA
  1. A. Barylowicz, Navajo, 4th Grade Teacher, estimated dates 12/9/2026-03/18/2027
  2. C. Duran, Navajo, Paraprofessional, start date 08/18/2026-tbd
Long-Term Substitute
  1. L Beck, Indian Hill Kindergarten Teacher (Dempsey), and Navajo 4th Grade Teacher (Barylowicz)
Resignations: Effective June 2, 2026
  1. S. Donato, District, Registered Behavior Technician
  2. V. Puttkammer, Independence Junior High, Paraprofessional
Subject:
6. Old Business
Subject:
6.A. Semi-Annual Review of Closed Session Minutes: To Keep Closed
  • The Board will will all unreleased closed session minutes in accordance with 5 ILCS 120/2.06(d) to determine whether the need for confidentiality still exists.
    • August 13, 2025
    • November 12, 2025
    • April 15, 2025
    • May 13, 2026
Subject:
6.B. Resolution Appointing Kim Anoman Business Manager, as Trustee of Schools as Liaison to the Township Treasurer
Attachments:
Subject:
6.C. Facility Project Updates
  1. Summer Projects
Subject:
7. New Business
Subject:

7.A. Consider the Adoption of a Resolution Providing for and Requiring the Submission of the Proposition of Increasing the Limiting Rate 

Resolution providing for and requiring the submission of the proposition of increasing the limiting rate for School District Number 128, Cook County, Illinois, to the voters of said School District at the general election to be held on the 3rd day of November, 2026.
Attachments:
Subject:
7.B. Set Budget Hearing for September 16, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.
Subject:
7.C. Approval of 2026-2027 E-Learning Plan 
Attachments:
Subject:
7.D. Approval of the Installation of the Indian Hill Fencing
Attachments:
Subject:
7.E. Approval of Astronomical Replacement Time Clocks
Attachments:
Subject:
7.F. Approval of the Replacement Install of Heating Water Coil on Independence Junior High Univent
Attachments:
Subject:
8. Audience Participation
If you are coming up to speak, please identify yourself by name and connection to the district and we ask that comments remain brief to accommodate everyone wishing to speak. Policy ordinarily provides up to 3 minutes per speaker.
Subject:
9. Information Items
Subject:
9.A. I Love You Guys: The Standard Response Protocol
Subject:
9.B. YTD Financial Summary
Attachments:
Subject:
9.C. Freedom of Information Act Items
Attachments:
Subject:
10. Closed Session 
Discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of a specific employee(s). 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1)
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. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2)
Description:
The Board may hold a closed session to consider any of the subjects as listed in this linked Illinois Association of School Boards resource. 
Subject:
11. Return to Open Session
Subject:
12. Adjournment

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