June 25, 2026 at 6:00 PM - 4th Thursday
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1. Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance
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2. Roll Call
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Asbery___; Hemby___; Kassner___; Knowles___; Milt____; Schulte____Ashby___
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3. Open Public Hearing: Amend Fiscal Year 2026 District Budget
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4. Student and Staff Recognition
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Boys and Girls Track
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5. Public Input, Staff Input, Board Input
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6. Close Public Hearing
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7. Reports of Board Committees
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7.A. Finance Committee
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Treasurer’s Report - May 31, 2026
Beginning checking the balance of $16,261,087.27 Revenue of $1,586,341.53 Payroll and Benefits $1,399,396.14 Total Expenditures of $2,311,391.17 Checking balance end of month $15,536,037.63 Savings and investments end of month $1,412,830.71 Total cash balance at the end of the month: $16,948,868.34 Total outstanding liabilities end of month: $8,404.05 The total unencumbered fund balance at the end of the month: $16,958,990.39 Vocational Account Vocational fund beginning balance of $967,499.01 Revenue of $3,183.57 Expenditures of $27,772.25 Balance end of month $942,910.33 Activity Funds Activity fund beginning balance of $551,524.06 Revenue of $45,853.80 Expenditures of $55,720.35 Balance end of month $541,657.51 Financial Reports - Payroll, Bills, & P-Card Payroll for June 10, 2026, was $453,948.11, including $17,234.67 above the contracted amounts. Bills were reviewed for $701,984.58 The monthly total for the P-Card statement was $72,611.23 |
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7.B. Building and Grounds Report
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8. Administrative Reports
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8.A. Superintendent's Report
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Mr. LeCrone will present his report to the Board.
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8.B. Principal's Report
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Dr. Fatheree will present his report to the Board.
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9. Consent Agenda Action Items
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"The Consent Agenda items for approval are as follows:"
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9.A. Resignations/ Retirement
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Recommendation is to approve the retirement of maintenance worker Tim Lewis, effective 9/20/2027.
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9.B. Minutes: Regular Open Board Minutes, May 21, 2026.
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Recommendation is to approve the Regular Open Board Minutes for May 21, 2026.
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9.C. Minutes: Closed Board Minutes, May 21, 2026.
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Recommendation is to approve the Closed Board Minutes for May 21, 2026.
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9.D. Annual Budget of the District
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Recommendation is to approve the District to expend funds in order to cover the costs of salaries, materials and supplies for the 2026-2027 school year.
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9.E. FMLA Acknowledgments
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9.F. Extended Leave of Absence
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Recommendation is to approve the extended leave of absence for Pam Maxey through 07/16/2026.
Recommendation is to approve the extended leave of absence for Twila Mann through 07/16/2026. |
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9.G. Trips
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9.H. Treasurer's Report FY26
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Recommendation is to approve the FY26 Treasurer's Report as reviewed by the finance committee.
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9.I. Financial Reports and Bills June 2026
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Action on this item approves the financial report, bills, and payroll as reviewed by the finance committee.
"Does any Board Member wish to remove any of the Consent Agenda Items?" "Is there any discussion regarding consent agenda items presented for approval?" Recommendation is to approve the consent agenda items as presented. May I have a motion to approve the Consent Agenda Items? Motion was made by ___ and seconded by ___ to approve the consent agenda items as presented. Asbery___; Hemby___; Kassner___; Knowles___; Milt____; Schulte____Ashby___ Approved___ Disapproved___ Abstained___ Absent___ MOTION: CARRIED___ FAILED___ |
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9.J. Press Plus Policies 121
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Recommendation is to approve the First Consideration of Board Policy Issues 121.
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10. Executive Closed Session
The appointment, employment compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the District 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1). 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. 5 ILCS 120/2(cX11). 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)
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May I have a motion to enter closed session?
Motion was made by ____ and seconded by_____to approve moving into executive closed session at _____ p.m. in accordance with school board policy 2:220 - E2 items: The appointment, employment compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the District 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1). 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. 5 ILCS 120/2(cX11). 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) Asbery___; Hemby___; Kassner___; Knowles___; Milt____; Schulte____Ashby___ Approved _____ Disapproved _____ Abstained ___ Absent ___ MOTION: CARRIED _____ FAILED _____ Motion was made by ____ and seconded by_____ to approve entering open session at __p.m. Asbery___; Hemby___; Kassner___; Knowles___; Milt____; Schulte____Ashby___ Approved _____ Disapproved _____ Abstained ___ Absent ___ MOTION: CARRIED _____ FAILED _____ |
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11. Action as a Result of Closed Session
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Recommendation is to honorably terminate Tonya Leathers as an employee, effective immediately, for non-disciplinary reasons.
May I have a motion for approval? Motion was made by ____ and seconded by____ to honorably terminate Tonya Leathers as an employee, effective immediately, for non-disciplinary reasons. Asbery___; Hemby___; Kassner___; Knowles___; Milt____; Schulte____Ashby___ Approved _____ Disapproved _____ Abstained ___ Absent ___ MOTION: CARRIED___ FAILED___ |
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12. Action Items
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12.A. PSIC Insurance Renewal
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Recommendation is to approve the PSIC Insurance Renewal for July 1, 2026, as presented.
May I have a motion for approval? Motion was made by ____ and seconded by____ to approve the PSIC Insurance Renewal for July 1, 2026, as presented. Asbery___; Hemby___; Kassner___; Knowles___; Milt____; Schulte____Ashby___ Approved _____ Disapproved _____ Abstained ___ Absent ___ MOTION: CARRIED _____ FAILED _____ |
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12.B. Amended Budget Approval
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Recommendation is to amend and adopt the District Budget for Fiscal Year 2026 as discussed and as presented.
May I have a motion for approval? Motion was made by ____ and seconded by____ to amend and adopt the District Budget for Fiscal Year 2026 as discussed and as presented. Asbery___; Hemby___; Kassner___; Knowles___; Milt____; Schulte____Ashby___ Approved _____ Disapproved _____ Abstained ___ Absent ___ MOTION: CARRIED _____ FAILED _____ |
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12.C. 2026-2029 MHCA Contract
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Recommendation is to approve the 2026-2029 MHCA Negotiated Contract as presented.
May I have a motion for approval? Motion was made by ____ and seconded by____ to approve the 2026-2029 MHCA Negotiated Contract as presented. Asbery___; Hemby___; Kassner___; Knowles___; Milt____; Schulte____Ashby__ Approved _____ Disapproved _____ Abstained ___ Absent ___ CARRIED _________ FAILED ___________ |
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12.D. Proposed 2026-2027 Student Fees & Debt
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Recommendation is to approve the proposed Student Fees & Debts for the 2026–2027 school year as presented.
May I have a motion for approval? Motion was made by ____ and seconded by ____ to approve proposed Student Fees & Debts for the 2026-2027 school year as presented. Asbery___; Hemby___; Kassner___; Knowles___; Milt____; Schulte____Ashby___ Approved _____ Disapproved _____ Abstained ___ Absent ___ MOTION: CARRIED _____ FAILED _____ |
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12.E. Administrator Merit-Based Compensation
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Recommendation is to approve the Administrator Merit Based Compensation for the 2025-2026 school year as presented.
May I have a motion for approval? Motion was made by ____ and seconded by ____ to approve the Administrator Merit Based Compensation for the 2025-2026 school year as presented. Asbery___; Hemby___; Kassner___; Knowles___; Milt____; Schulte____Ashby___ Approved _____ Disapproved _____ Abstained ___ Absent ___ MOTION: CARRIED _____ FAILED _____ |
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12.F. 26-27 Employee Handbook
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Recommendation is to approve the Employee Handbook for the 2026-2027 school year as presented.
May I have a motion for approval? Motion was made by ____ and seconded by ____ to approve the Employee Handbook for the 2026-2027 school year as presented. Asbery___; Hemby___; Kassner___; Knowles___; Milt____; Schulte____Ashby___ Approved _____ Disapproved _____ Abstained ___ Absent ___ MOTION: CARRIED _____ FAILED _____ |
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12.G. Activity Bus
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Recommendation is to approve the purchase of an Activity Bus for the 2026-2027 school year as presented.
May I have a motion for approval? Motion was made by ____ and seconded by ____ to approve the purchase of an Activity Bus for the 2026-2027 school year as presented. Asbery___; Hemby___; Kassner___; Knowles___; Milt____; Schulte____Ashby___ Approved _____ Disapproved _____ Abstained ___ Absent ___ MOTION: CARRIED _____ FAILED _____ |
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13. Employment
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All employments are contingent on proper paperwork (I-9, Background Checks, EHR Checks, etc.) being completed and turned in.
Recommendation is to approve Grace Williams for the Social Science position for the 2026-2027 school year at Lane A Step 1. May I have a motion for approval? Motion was made by ____ and seconded by____ to approve Grace Williams for the Social Science position for the 2026-2027 school year at Lane A Step 1. Asbery___; Hemby___; Kassner___; Knowles___; Milt____; Schulte____Ashby___ Approved _____ Disapproved _____ Abstained ___ Absent ___ MOTION: CARRIED _____ FAILED _____ Recommendation is to approve Joshua Starks as a Paraprofessional for the 2026-2027 school year at Step 4. May I have a motion for approval? Motion was made by ____ and seconded by ____ to approve Joshua Starks as a Paraprofessional for the 2026-2027 school year at Step 4. Asbery___; Hemby___; Kassner___; Knowles___; Milt____; Schulte____Ashby___ Approved _____ Disapproved _____ Abstained ___ Absent ___ MOTION: CARRIED _____ FAILED _____ Recommendation is to approve Olivia Sledge as the Study Hall Supervisor for the 2026-2027 school year at Lane A Step 2. May I have a motion for approval? Motion was made by ____ and seconded by____ to approve Olivia Sledge as the Study Hall Supervisor for the 2026-2027 school year at Lane A Step 2. Asbery___; Hemby___; Kassner___; Knowles___; Milt____; Schulte____Ashby___ Approved _____ Disapproved _____ Abstained ___ Absent ___ MOTION: CARRIED _____ FAILED _____ Recommendation is to approve Jessica Plemons as a Theater Volunteer for the 2026-2027 school year. May I have a motion for approval? Motion was made by ____ and seconded by____ to approve Jessica Plemons as a Theater Volunteer for the 2026-2027 school year. Asbery___; Hemby___; Kassner___; Knowles___; Milt____; Schulte____Ashby___ Approved _____ Disapproved _____ Abstained ___ Absent ___ MOTION: CARRIED _____ FAILED _____ Recommendation is to approve Tyler Barciszewski as the Business Instructor for the 2026-2027 school year at Lane F Step 7. May I have a motion for approval? Motion was made by ____ and seconded by____ to approve Tyler Barciszewski as the Business Instructor for the 2026-2027 school year at Lane F Step 7. Asbery___; Hemby___; Kassner___; Knowles___; Milt____; Schulte____Ashby___ Approved _____ Disapproved _____ Abstained ___ Absent ___ MOTION: CARRIED _____ FAILED _____ Recommendation is to approve Sharanah Fickas as the Part-Time Nurse for the 2026-2027 school year at $35.00 per hour. May I have a motion for approval? Motion was made by ____ and seconded by____ to approve Sharanah Fickas as the Part-Time Nurse for the 2026-2027 school year at $35.00 per hour. Asbery___; Hemby___; Kassner___; Knowles___; Milt____; Schulte____Ashby___ Approved _____ Disapproved _____ Abstained ___ Absent ___ MOTION: CARRIED _____ FAILED _____ Recommendation is to approve Nate Mast as a Volunteer Volleyball Coach for the 2026-2027 school year. May I have a motion for approval? Motion was made by ____ and seconded by____ to approve Nate Mast as a Volunteer Volleyball Coach for the 2026-2027 school year. Asbery___; Hemby___; Kassner___; Knowles___; Milt____; Schulte____Ashby___ Approved _____ Disapproved _____ Abstained ___ Absent ___ MOTION: CARRIED _____ FAILED _____ |
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14. Adjournment
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May I have a motion for approval?
Motion was made by ____ and seconded by_______ to approve adjourning the meeting at __p.m. All in favor say Aye! |