February 18, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting - AMENDED

I. Pledge of Allegiance Led by Honorary Student Superintendent

II. Roll Call and Establishment of Quorum

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. ISBE Those Who Excel & Teacher of the Year Award Recipients 

V.A.2. TMS Students of the Month - Laura Hagan

V.A.3. WBO Students of the Month - Katie Kikos

V.B. Comments From the Public 

V.C. District Office Quick Reports

V.C.1. Dr. J. Tsoukalas - Assistant Superintendent

V.C.2. Financial Quick Report

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 2026_1_21

VI.C. Minutes of the Regular Meeting 2026_1_21

VI.D. Minutes of the Closed Session 2026_1_21

VI.E. Payments of Interim Bills & Payroll Liabilities in the Amount of $2,258,041.72

VI.F. Approved Invoices in the Amount of $2,261,726.38

VI.G. Approve SOWIC Action

VI.H. 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. Appointment - Administration
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval of this administrative 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.1.a. Lopez, Margaret - Principal, TMS

VIII.A.2. 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.2.a. Whitfield, Elizabeth - Bus Monitor, Part-Time, Transportation

VIII.A.2.b. Keyes, Destiny - Bus Monitor, Part-Time, Transportation

VIII.A.2.c. Julifs, Kimberly - Bus Driver Trainee, Training Program, Transportation

VIII.A.2.d. Kettelson, Rosalinda - Bus Monitor, Part-Time, Transportation

VIII.A.3. Appointment - At-Will Substitute Employee
Superintendent's Recommendation 
The Superintendent recommends the approval of this at-will substitute employee 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. Daniele, Dorothy - Substitute Teaching Associate

VIII.A.4. 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.4.a. Cherwin, Emily - Perfect Pals Sponsor, WBO

VIII.A.4.b. Fraser, Michelle - TMS Musical Assistant Director 

VIII.A.4.c. Korso, Marissa - Science Club Sponsor, WBO

VIII.A.4.d. Wallace, Jeannine - Science Club Sponsor, WBO

VIII.A.4.e. O'Malley, Ashley - Spring Play Stage Crew Sponsor, TMS

VIII.A.4.f. Scheuber, Lawrence - Strength & Conditioning Coach, TMS

VIII.A.5. Resignations
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval of these resignations. (Roll call vote)

VIII.A.5.a. Schwaegler, Elizabeth - Principal, Heritage Trail (Effective 6/30/2026)

VIII.A.5.b. Raices, Jose - Building Engineer, Shorewood (Effective 6/30/2026)

VIII.A.5.c. DeLuca, Patricia - Crossing Guard, Hofer (Effective end of the 2025-2026 school year)

VIII.A.5.d. Hicks, Toni - 3rd Grade Teacher, Hofer (Effective end of the 2025-2026 school year)

VIII.A.5.e. Lange, Amy - 7th Grade ELA Teacher, TMS (Effective end of the 2025-2026 school year)

VIII.A.6. Extracurricular Resignations
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval of these extracurricular resignations. (Roll call vote)

VIII.A.6.a. Morrissette, Debra - STEAM Club Sponsor, Craughwell (Effective 2/4/2026)

VIII.A.6.b. Pagel, Shari - TMS Musical Assistant Director (Effective 2/9/2026)

VIII.A.6.c. LaPage, Kaylie - TMS Musical Stage Director (Effective 2/17/2026)

VIII.A.7. General Leave Request
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval of this general leave request. (Roll call vote)

VIII.A.7.a. Davis, Sarah - Teaching Associate, Cronin (Approved by the Superintendent through the end of the 2025-2026 school year)

VIII.A.8. Dismissal of Employee During Probationary Period
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval of this dismissal as discussed during closed session. (Roll call vote)

VIII.A.9. Possible Action Concerning Employee Resignation Agreement
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the board make a motion to approve the resignation agreement and release pertaining to a district administrator as presented. (Roll call vote)

VIII.B. Approval of the 2026 Summer Facilities Projects with Bear Construction
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval of the 2026 summer facilities projects with Bear Construction as presented. (Roll call vote)

VIII.C. 2026-2027 Staffing Plan
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval of the 2026-2027 staffing plan as presented. (Roll call vote)

VIII.D. Approval of 2026 Updates to the Master Teacher Appraisal Plan
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval of the 2026 updates to the Master Teacher Appraisal Plan as presented. (Roll call vote)

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

VIII.F. Craughwell Elementary Sky Zone Fundraiser
Superintendent's Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the approval of this fundraiser as presented. (Roll call vote)

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

VIII.H. 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. Project North Winds Potential Tax Abatement Project

IX.C.2. Letters and communication

IX.C.3. FOIA Requests  

IX.C.3.a. Allium Data

IX.C.3.b. SmartProcure

IX.C.3.c. Sunlight Access

IX.C.3.d. Public Info Access

IX.C.3.e. Michael F. Henry

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
March 2, 2026 - Casimir Pulaski Day, No Student Attendance/District Closed
March 18, 2026 - Next Regular Board
March 20, 2026 - School Improvement Day, Half Day Student Attendance
March 23-27, 2026 - Spring Break, No Student Attendance

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

X. Adjournment