April 15, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting - AMENDED
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I. Pledge of Allegiance Led by Honorary Student Superintendent
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II. Roll Call and Establishment of Quorum
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III. Honorary Student Superintendent
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IV. Review of the Agenda
Superintendent's Recommendation The Superintendent recommends that the Board President accept the agenda as presented. (Roll call vote) |
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V. Forum
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V.A. Receiving of Individuals and Guests
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V.A.1. Joliet Chamber of Commerce 2026 Great Teachers
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V.A.2. TMS Students of the Month - Laura Hagan
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V.A.3. WBO Students of the Month - Katie Kikos
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V.A.4. Troy 30-C Wrestling State Team
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V.B. Comments From the Public
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V.C. District Office Quick Reports
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V.C.1. Dr. J. Tsoukalas - Assistant Superintendent
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V.C.2. Financial Quick Report
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VI. Consent Agenda
Superintendent's Recommendation The Superintendent recommends the approval of the Consent agenda items as presented. (Roll call vote) |
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VI.A. Financial Statements and Treasurer's Report
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VI.A.1. Financials
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VI.A.2. Treasurer's Report
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VI.B. Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting 2026_3_18
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VI.C. Minutes of the Regular Meeting 2026_3_18
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VI.D. Minutes of the Closed Session 2026_3_18
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VI.E. Minutes of the eLearning Plan Hearing 2026_3_18
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VI.F. Payments of Interim Bills & Payroll Liabilities in the Amount of $1,749,947.13
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VI.G. Approved Invoices in the Amount of $2,478,364.92
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VI.H. Destruction of Closed Session Audio Tapes - 2024_9_25
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VI.I. Approve SOWIC Action
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VI.J. Approve SOWIC Personnel Report
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VII. Closed Session (ILCS 120/2 Sec. 2 (c) (1) (5) (9) (11)
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VIII. Action Items
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VIII.A. Personnel [Policy 5:30]
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VIII.A.1. Appointments - Administration
Superintendent's Recommendation The Superintendent recommends the approval of these administrative 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) |
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VIII.A.1.a. Tekiela, Jennifer - Principal, Heritage Trail
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VIII.A.1.b. Maher, Kim - Principal, Craughwell
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VIII.A.2. Appointments - Certified
Superintendent's Recommendation The Superintendent recommends the approval of these certified 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) |
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VIII.A.2.a. Ehrler, Kaitlyn - English Language Learners Teacher, WBO
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VIII.A.2.b. Brooks, Sarah - English Language Learners Teacher, Hofer
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VIII.A.2.c. Buss, Peyton - Special Education Teacher, TMS
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VIII.A.2.d. Casillas, Marissa - English Language Learners Teacher, Craughwell
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VIII.A.2.e. Fukar, Morgan - Physical Education/Health Teacher, TMS
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VIII.A.2.f. Hefner, Julie - 1st Grade Teacher, Hofer
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VIII.A.2.g. Riley, Brittani - English Language Learners Teacher, Cronin
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VIII.A.2.h. Plascencia, Lilyanna - English Language Arts Teacher, TMS
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VIII.A.2.i. Gianakas, Gabriella - English Language Arts Teacher, TMS
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VIII.A.2.j. Arnold, Wendy - Special Education Teacher, WBO
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VIII.A.2.k. Krause, Megan - Music Teacher, Cronin
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VIII.A.2.l. Perino, Rachael - Art Teacher, TMS
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VIII.A.2.m. Brown, Emily - Special Education Teacher, TMS
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VIII.A.2.n. Wolcott, Jennifer - Art Teacher, Shorewood
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VIII.A.3. 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) |
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VIII.A.3.a. Thrasher, Morgan - Building Administrative Assistant, Full-Time, Shorewood
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VIII.A.3.b. Atteo, Lesa - Building Administrative Assistant, Full-Time, Heritage Trail
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VIII.A.4. Resignations
Superintendent's Recommendation The Superintendent recommends the approval of these resignations. (Roll call vote) |
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VIII.A.4.a. Dunda, Jason - English Language Arts Teacher, WBO (Effective end of the 2025-2026 school year)
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VIII.A.4.b. Brand, Christina - Special Education Teacher, Craughwell (Effective end of the 2025-2026 school year)
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VIII.A.4.c. Denewellis, Sandra - Bus Monitor, Transportation (Effective 3/17/2026)
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VIII.A.4.d. Reigh, Mary - Lunch/Recess Supervisor, Shorewood (Effective 5/29/2026)
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VIII.A.4.e. Bement, Suzanne - Executive Director of Student Services, District Office (Effective 6/30/2026)
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VIII.A.4.f. Knaub, Melissa - Teaching Associate, Cronin (Effective end of the 2025-2026 school year)
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VIII.A.4.g. Jones, Tangela - Bus Driver, Transportation (Effective 4/17/2026)
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VIII.A.5. Extracurricular Resignation
Superintendent's Recommendation The Superintendent recommends the approval of this extracurricular resignation. (Roll call vote) |
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VIII.A.5.a. O'Malley, Ashley - Junior Varsity Cheerleading Coach, TMS (Effective 4/1/2026)
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VIII.A.6. General Leave Request
Superintendent's Recommendation The Superintendent recommends the approval of this general leave request. (Roll call vote) |
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VIII.A.6.a. Frey, Ashley - 6th Grade Accelerated Math Teacher, WBO (Approved by the Superintendent through the end of the 2026-2027 school year)
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VIII.A.7. Parental Leave Request
Superintendent's Recommendation The Superintendent recommends the approval of this parental leave request. (Roll call vote) |
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VIII.A.7.a. Hoying, MaryKatherine - Special Education Teacher, Hofer (Approved by the Superintendent through 12/18/2026)
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VIII.B. Approval of 1 Year Renewal of Food Services Management Company Contract with Quest Food Management Services
Superintendent's Recommendation The Superintendent recommends the approval of the 1 year renewal of food service management company contract with Quest Food Management Services as presented. (Roll call vote) |
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VIII.C. Approval to Enter into Agreement with Gassensmith & Michalesko, Ltd. for Audit Services for Fiscal Years 2026, 2027, and 2028
Superintendent's Recommendation The Superintendent recommends the approval to enter into agreement with Gassensmith & Michalesko, Ltd. for audit services for fiscal years 2026, 2027, and 2028. (Roll call vote) |
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VIII.D. Approval of Agreement with First Student for Transportation Services for Students with Disabilities Enrolled in Out of District Programs
Superintendent's Recommendation The Superintendent recommends the approval of this agreement with First Student as presented. (Roll call vote) |
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VIII.E. Approval of Memorandum of Agreement Between the Troy 30-C School District and the Shorewood-Troy Public Library District
Superintendent's Recommendation The Superintendent recommends the approval of this Memorandum of Agreement Between the Troy 30-C School District and the Shorewood-Troy Public Library District as presented. (Roll call vote) |
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VIII.F. Job Descriptions 1st & Final Reading
Superintendent's Recommendation The Superintendent recommends the approval of these job descriptions as a 1st and final reading. (Roll call vote) |
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VIII.F.1. Director of Early Childhood Education
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VIII.F.2. Director of Special Education
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VIII.F.3. Executive Director of Student Services
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VIII.F.4. Executive Director of Teaching and Learning
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VIII.F.5. Human Resources Specialist
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VIII.G. Approval of 2026-2027 Organizational Chart
Superintendent's Recommendation The Superintendent recommends the approval of the 2026-2027 Organizational Chart as presented. (Roll call vote) |
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VIII.H. Craughwell Elementary Fundraisers
Superintendent's Recommendation The Superintendent recommends the approval of these fundraisers as presented. (Roll call vote) |
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VIII.H.1. Craughwell Elementary Family Fun Zone Fundraiser
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VIII.H.2. Craughwell Elementary Texas Roadhouse Fundraiser
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VIII.H.3. Craughwell Elementary Papa Johns Fundraiser
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IX. Organizational Items
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IX.A. Nominations for Office of President
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IX.B. Nominations for Office of Vice-President
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IX.C. Nominations for Office of Secretary
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IX.D. Nominations for Office of Treasurer
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IX.E. Selection of IASB Governing Board Representative
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X. Establish the Date, Time, and Place for the School Board Meetings
Superintendent's Recommendation The Superintendent recommends the approval of the date, time, and place for school board meetings as presented. (Roll call vote) |
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XI. Discussion/Informational Items
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XI.A. Superintendent's Report
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XI.B. Suspension/Expulsion Reports
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XI.C. Board of Education Discussion
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XI.C.1. Letters and communication
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XI.C.2. FOIA Requests
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XI.C.2.a. North America Procurement Council, Inc. PBC
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XI.C.2.b. Jasmine Odeh
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XI.C.2.c. Oshea Smith - Sunlight Access
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XI.C.2.d. Public Info Access LLC
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XI.C.2.e. North America Procurement Council, Inc. PBC (2)
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XI.C.2.f. Justin Wenig
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XI.C.3. Information and questions from Board members and responses
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XI.C.4. Comments from public on agenda items
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XI.C.5. Advanced Planning
April 23, 2026 - Community Information Session April 24, 2026 - School Improvement Day, Half Day Student Attendance April 27, 2026 - Community Information Session May 5, 2026 - Community Information Session May 20, 2026 - Next Regular Board Meeting |
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XI.D. Closed Session (ILCS 120/2 Sec. 2 (c) (1) (2) (5) (9) (11)
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XII. Adjournment
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