September 21, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Board of Education Meeting

1. MEETING CALL TO ORDER

1.A. Roll Call

1.B. Pledge of Allegiance

1.C. Approval of Agenda (A)
Move to adopt the agenda as presented (or with changes).
Action: Adoption of the Agenda. 

2. STUDENT RECOGNITION (R)
HBT students will be sharing their Zoo Adoption Experience.
Recommendation: For informational purposes.

3. PUBLIC OPEN FORUM

3.A. Recognition of Visitors

3.B. Public Comments

4. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT (R) 
Dr. MacCrindle will provide updates at this time.
Reccommendation: For informational purposes.

5. Presentations 
 

5.A. Kane County Regional Office of Education Partnership (R)
Representatives from the Kane County Regional Office of Education will provide an overview of the programs, services, and partnerships currently supporting Central 301 students and staff.
Recommendation: For Informational Purposes Only

6. CENTRAL 301 26-27 BUDGET HEARING (R)

6.A. Meeting Call to Order

6.A.1) Roll Call

6.A.2) Approval of Agenda (A)
Move to adopt the agenda as presented (or with changes).
Action: Adoption of the Agenda. 

6.B. Review of Budget Changes

6.C. Public Comment

6.D. Adjourn

7. ACTION REPORTS

7.A. Consent Agenda (A)
The Consent Agenda includes routine and recurring items presented for approval by the Board of Education in a single action. Any Board member may request that an item be removed from the Consent Agenda for separate consideration.
Recommendation: Seeking approval and adoption of the Consent Agenda as presented.

7.A.1) Minutes (A)
The following minutes are presented for approval:
August 17, 2026, Board of Education Meeting Minutes
Recommendation: Seeking approval of the Board as presented.

7.A.2) Treasurer Report (R)
The finance reports have been updated for August 2026. 
Reccommendation: For informational purposes.

7.A.3) Payment of Bills Central 301 (A)
Mrs. Pflug will seek approval of DO Imprest bills issued at $9,164.42 and Accounts Payable issued at $1,928,626.40.
Recommendation: Seeking approval of the Board as presented.

7.A.4) Payment of Bills Northern Kane (A)
Mrs. Pflug will seek approval of Accounts Payable issued at $320,701.17 for September.
Recommendation: Seeking approval of the Board as presented.

7.A.5) Personnel Report (A)
Seeking approval of the personnel reports  which include resignations, retirements, terminations, employment, contract revisions, and leave requests, as presented.
Recommendation: Seeking approval of the Board as presented.

7.B. Approve Annual Review of Hazardous Bus Routes (A)
Mr. Rindhage will seek approval of the annual review of hazardous bus routes within our district boundaries.
Recommendation: Seeking approval by the Board as presented.
 

7.C. FFA Chapter Overnight Convention Trip October 21–24, 2026 (A)
Administration is seeking approval for FFA students to attend the overnight convention October 21-24, 2026. 
Recommendation: Seeking approval as presented.

7.D. Millbrook Animal Care Clinic Site Agreement (A)
Mr. Buchs is seeking approval of the use of Millbrook Animal Care Clinic Site for CHS students to complete their externship hours for the NAVTA program.
Recommendation: Seeking approval as presented.

7.E. Meadow View Veterinary Clinic Site Agreement (A)
Mr. Buchs is seeking approval of the use of Meadow View Veterinary Clinic Site for CHS students to complete their externship hours for the NAVTA program.
Recommendation: Seeking approval as presented.

7.F. Approve Kane County Farm Bureau Foundation Donation to CHS FFA (A) 
Mrs. Pflug seeks approval of an $800 donation from the Kane County Farm Bureau Foundation to the Central High School FFA.
Recommendation: Seeking approval by the Board as presented. 

7.G. Approve CHS Athletics Boosters Donation to CHS Chorus (A) 
Mrs. Pflug will seek approval of a $500 donation from the CHS Athletics Boosters to the Central High School Chorus program.
Recommendation: Seeking approval by the Board as presented.
 

7.H. Approve Annual Compliance Posting IMRF Total Compensation Report (A)
Mrs. Pflug will seek approval of the annual public disclosure of benefits offered through the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (Public Act 97-0609).
Recommendation: Seeking approval by the Board as presented.
 

7.I. Approve Annual Compliance Posting Public Disclosure of Administrator and Teacher Salary and Benefits (A)
Mrs. Pflug will seek approval of the annual public disclosure of benefits offered through the State Board of Education (Public Act 97-256).
Recommendation: Seeking approval by the Board as presented.

7.J. Approve Final Central CUSD 301 FY27 Budget (A)
Mrs. Pflug will seek approval of the final FY27 Central CUSD 301 budget.
Recommendation: Seeking approval by the Board as presented. 
 

7.K. PRESS Policy Revision: First Reading (A) 
Dr. MacCrindle will present the proposed PRESS Plus policy revisions are being presented to the Board of Education for a first reading. The revisions have been reviewed by the administration and discussed by the Policy Committee. The Board will have an opportunity to review the proposed changes, ask questions, and provide feedback before the policies return for a second reading and final approval. 
Recommendation: Administration recommends that the Board discusses and moves the policies forward for a second reading and final approval at the October 19, 2026 Board of Education meeting.

7.L. Approve Donation from Central 301 Education Foundation (A) (Mrs. Pflug)
Mrs. Pflug will seek approval of a $5,000 donation from the Central 301 Education Foundation for the purchase of K-2 classroom phonics kits.
Recommendation: Seeking approval by the Board as presented. 
 

8. OLD BUSINESS

8.A. Facility Committee Update (R)
The Facility Committee met on August 26, 2026 and September 2, 2026.  An update of these meetings will be provided.
Recommendation: For informational purposes only.

8.B. CCC Committee Update (R)
The CCC Committee met on September 21, 2026.  An update of this meeting will be provided.
Recommendation: For informational purposes only.

8.C. Policy Committee Update (R)
The Policy Committee met on September 15, 2026.  An update of this meeting will be provided.
Recommendation: For informational purposes only.

9. INFORMATION ITEMS (R)

9.A. FOIA Reports (R)
A monthly report on the FOIA requests is provided in the board packet.  
Recommendation: For informational purposes.

9.B. 2026-27 6th Day Enrollment Report (R)
Dr. MacCrindle will share the District’s sixth-day enrollment data for the 2026–27 school year will be presented, including historical comparisons and enrollment by school and grade level.
Recommendation: For informational purposes only.

 

 

10. AGENDA ITEMS FOR OCTOBER 2026 BOARD MEETING
The board of education will discuss items of interest for the October board of education meeting. 
Recommendation: For informational purposes.

11. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
The appointment, employment, resignation, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body [5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1)]

12. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION
 

13. Action Items from Closed Session (A)

13.A. Severance Agreement with Director (A)
Recommendation: Seeking approval as presented.

13.B. Approval of Transportation Salary Increase (A)
Recommendation: Seeking approval as presented.

14. ADJOURN