February 26, 2025 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting - AMENDED

I. Roll Call and Establishment of Quorum

II. Pledge of Allegiance Led by Honorary Student Superintendent

III. Honorary Student Superintendent

IV. Review of the Agenda
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends that the Board President accept the agenda as presented. (Roll call vote)

V. Forum

V.A. Receiving of Individuals and Guests

V.A.1. TMS Students of the Month - Toni Nissley

V.A.2. WBO Students of the Month - Brian Onsager

V.A.3. Troy Dance Team

V.B. Comments From the Public 

V.C. District Office Quick Reports

V.C.1. Dr. J. Tsoukalas - Assistant Superintendent of Teaching & Learning

V.C.2. T. Moore - Executive Director of Finance

VI. Consent Agenda
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval of the Consent agenda items as presented. (Roll call vote)

VI.A. Financial Statements and Treasurer's Report

VI.A.1. Financials

VI.A.2. Treasurer's Report

VI.B. Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting 2025_1_15

VI.C. Minutes of the Regular Meeting 2025_1_15

VI.D. Minutes of the Closed Session (1) 2025_1_15

VI.E. Minutes of the Closed Session (2) 2025_1_15

VI.F. Payments of Interim Bills & Payroll Liabilities in the Amount of $2,075,557.60

VI.G. Approved Invoices in the Amount of $2,032,807.55 $2,127,908.82

VI.H. Destruction of Closed Session Audio Tapes - 2023_7_26

VI.I. Approve SOWIC Action

VI.J. Approve SOWIC Personnel Report

VII. Closed Session (ILCS 120/2 Sec. 2 (c) (1) (5) (9) (11)

VIII. Action Items

VIII.A. Personnel [Policy 5:30]

VIII.A.1. Dismissal for Cause
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval of this dismissal as discussed during closed session. (Roll call vote)

VIII.A.2. Possible Action Regarding Administrator Resignation
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval of this resignation as discussed in closed session. (Roll call vote)

VIII.A.3. Appointment - Certified
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval of this certified appointment contingent on the verification of credentials as well as the completion of the required background check to the satisfaction of the District Administration. (Roll call vote)

VIII.A.3.a. Tesar, Wendy - Bilingual Teacher, TMS

VIII.A.4. Appointments - ESP
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval of these ESP appointments contingent on the verification of credentials as well as the completion of the required background check to the satisfaction of the District Administration. (Roll call vote)

VIII.A.4.a. Marino, Angela - Bus Driver, Part-Time, Transportation

VIII.A.4.b. Meyers, Robert - Bus Driver, Full-Time, Transportation

VIII.A.4.c. Finn, Cory - Custodian, Full-Time, Heritage Trail

VIII.A.4.d. Vergara, Tobie - Lunch/Recess Supervisor, Part-Time, TMS

VIII.A.4.e. Nixon, Ashley - Nurse, Full-Time, Hofer

VIII.A.5. Appointments - At-Will Substitute Employees
Superintendent's Recommendation 
The Superintendent recommends the approval of these at-will substitute employees contingent on the verification of credentials as well as the completion of the required background check to the satisfaction of the District Administration. (Roll call vote)

VIII.A.5.a. Bourgeois, Victoria - Substitute Nurse

VIII.A.5.b. Rodriguez, Ashley - Substitute Nurse

VIII.A.5.c. Miksula, Katherine - Substitute Nurse

VIII.A.5.d. Haldeman, Alexandra - Substitute Teacher

VIII.A.6. Appointments - Extracurricular
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval of these extracurricular appointments contingent on the verification of credentials as well as the completion of the required background check to the satisfaction of the District Administration. (Roll call vote)

VIII.A.6.a. Mueller, Julie - Kindness Club Sponsor, Craughwell

VIII.A.6.b. Thoele, Christine - Assistant Track Coach, TMS

VIII.A.6.c. Bishop, Kristen - Newspaper Club Sponsor, WBO

VIII.A.6.d. Toole, Mary - Chess Club Sponsor, WBO

VIII.A.6.e. Sartori, Lynette - Art Club Sponsor, Hofer

VIII.A.6.f. Rodriguez, Michele - Art Club Sponsor, Hofer

VIII.A.7. Resignations
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval of these resignations. (Roll call vote)

VIII.A.7.a. Anderson, Terri - Substitute Teacher (Effective 1/30/2025)

VIII.A.7.b. Fuentes, Sylvia - Lunch/Recess Supervisor, Craughwell (Effective 2/28/2025)

VIII.A.7.c. Farley, Deborah - Bus Driver, Transportation (Effective 2/20/2025)

VIII.A.8. Extracurricular Resignations
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval of these extracurricular resignations. (Roll call vote)

VIII.A.8.a. Spiller, Nicole - Track Coach (Effective 1/8/2025)

VIII.A.8.b. Flores, Michealangelo - Wrestling Coach (Effective 7/8/2024)

VIII.A.9. Amended Request for Retirement
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval of this amended retirement request. (Roll call vote)

VIII.A.9.a. Sarver, Ron - Executive Director of Technology (Effective 6/30/2025)

VIII.B. Approval of Addendum to Administrator's 2024-2025 Contract of Employment
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval of the Addendum to Administrator's 2024-2025 Contract of Employment as presented. (Roll call vote)

VIII.B.1. Stortz, Matthew - Assistant Principal, TMS

VIII.B.2. Hagan, Laura - Assistant Principal, TMS

VIII.C. 2025-2026 Student/Parent Handbook 1st Reading
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval of the 2025-2026 Student/Parent Handbook as a 1st reading. (Roll call vote)

VIII.D. Approval of the 2025 Waste Disposal Services Bid with LRS, LLC.
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval of the 2025 waste disposal services bid with LRS, LLC. as presented. (Roll call vote)

VIII.E. Approval of the 2025 Farmland Cash Rent Bid with Przybylski Farms LLC.
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval of the 2025 Farmland Cash Rent Bid with Przybylski Farms LLC. as presented. (Roll call vote)

VIII.F. Resolution Waiving Limitation of Administrative Cost Cap for FY2025 as Authorized by Section 17-1.5 of the School Code
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval of this resolution as presented. (Roll call vote)

VIII.G. Approval of the 2025 Summer Facilities Projects with Bear Construction
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval of the 2025 summer facilities projects with Bear Construction as presented. (Roll call vote)

VIII.H. Approval to Purchase the Modular Classrooms Unit for Craughwell Elementary through Mobile Modular Management Corporation a Division of McGrath RentCorp 
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval to purchase the modular classrooms unit for Craughwell Elementary through Mobile Modular Management Corporation a Division of McGrath RentCorp as presented. (Roll call vote)

VIII.I. Approval of the Guaranteed Maximum Price proposal by Bear Construction for the Craughwell Modular Classroom Project
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval of the guaranteed maximum price proposal by Bear Construction for the Craughwell Modular Classroom Project as presented. (Roll call vote)

VIII.J. 2025-2026 Staffing Plan
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval of the 2025-2026 staffing plan as presented. (Roll call vote)

VIII.K. Approval of Phase 2 of the Classroom Interactive Display Replacement Project
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval of phase 2 of the classroom interactive display replacement project as presented. (Roll call vote)

VIII.L. Approval of Equipment Disposition
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval of the disposition of this equipment. (Roll call vote)

VIII.M. Amended Student Attendance Calendar 2024/2025 - 1st & Final Reading
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval of the amended 2024/2025 student attendance calendar as a 1st and final reading. (Roll call vote)

VIII.N. Job Description 1st & Final Reading
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval of this job description as a 1st and final reading. (Roll call vote)

VIII.N.1. Executive Director of Student Services

VIII.O. Hofer Elementary Fundraisers
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval of these fundraisers as presented. (Roll call vote)

VIII.O.1. Hofer Elementary Papa Johns Pre-Orders Fundraiser

VIII.O.2. Hofer Elementary Papa Johns Fundraiser

VIII.P. Troy Middle School Fundraisers Papa Johns Fundraiser
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval of these fundraisers as presented. (Roll call vote)

VIII.P.1. Troy Middle School Papa Johns Fundraiser

VIII.P.2. Troy Middle School Spring Spirit Grams Fundraiser

VIII.Q. Craughwell Elementary Fundraisers
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval of these fundraisers as presented. (Roll call vote)

VIII.Q.1. Craughwell Elementary Little Caesars Fundraiser

VIII.Q.2. Craughwell Elementary Papa Johns Fundraiser

VIII.R. Shorewood Elementary Perfect Pastries Fundraiser
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval of this fundraiser as presented. (Roll call vote)

IX. Discussion/Informational Items

IX.A. Superintendent's Report

IX.B. Suspension/Expulsion Reports

IX.C. Board of Education Discussion

IX.C.1. New Board Member Orientation

IX.C.2. Letters and communication

IX.C.3. FOIA Requests  

IX.C.3.a. Illinois Retired Teachers Association

IX.C.3.b. Deltek, Inc.

IX.C.3.c. North America Procurement Council, Inc. PBC

IX.C.3.d. North America Procurement Council, Inc., PBC (2)

IX.C.3.e. Owen Wang - Will County Gazette

IX.C.3.f. North America Procurement Council, Inc., PBC (3)

IX.C.3.g. North America Procurement Council, Inc., PBC (4)

IX.C.3.h. WGN-TV

IX.C.3.i. Katherine Avila

IX.C.3.j. Daniel Williams

IX.C.3.k. SmartProcure

IX.C.3.l. Teacher Retirement Group

IX.C.4. Information and questions from Board members and responses

IX.C.5. Comments from public on agenda items

IX.C.6. Advanced Planning
February 26, 2025 -Special Board Meeting - Facilities Visioning Committee Meeting
March 3, 2025 - Casimir Pulaski Day, No Student Attendance/District Closed
March 19, 2025 - Next Regular Board Meeting
March 21, 2025 - School Improvement Day, Half Day Student Attendance
March 24 - March 28, 2025 - Spring Break, No Student Attendance

IX.D. Closed Session (ILCS 120/2 Sec. 2 (c) (1) (2) (5) (9) (11)

X. Adjournment