March 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education - Regular Meeting
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I. CALL TO ORDER
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Becky McClaney, Board President, called the meeting to order.
Good Evening. I call to order the Board of Education Meeting for Prospect Heights School District 23 for March 12, 2026 at __________. |
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II. ROLL CALL
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PRESENT: Mrs. Botwinski, Mr. Greidanus, Dr. Long, Mrs. McClaney,
Mrs. Morrissey, Mr. Nordmark, and Mrs. Peters. ABSENT: No one. ALSO PRESENT: Dr. Don Angelaccio, Superintendent, Dr. Craig Curtis, Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning, Mrs. Amy McPartlin, Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations and Dr. Chrystyna Sroka Assistant Superintendent for Student Services. |
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III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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Our pledge of allegiance will be led by members of the cast and crew from the Sullivan musical, Annie Jr. The students performed for Ross and Sullivan students on March 5th and for their families on March 6th.
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IV. RECOGNITION OF VISITORS AND PARTICIPATION
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At each regular and special open meeting, members of the public and district employees may comment on or ask questions of the Board of Education. If you would like to address the Board, please complete the pink form and give it to Mrs. O'Donnell, our recording secretary.
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V. COMMUNICATIONS
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V.A. Music in our Schools Month
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March is recognized as Music in our Schools Month and celebrates the positive impact that music education plays in the lives of our students and community. We extend our appreciation to all of our music educators: Garth Anderson, Karen Luehr, Izabella Gieron, Megan Murray, and Cam Severino. We also thank our students and families for their dedication and commitment to our music programs.
Spring concerts: Sullivan Band - March 9 MacArthur Band - March 11 MacArthur Chorus - March 16 Sullivan Orchestra - March 18 MacArthur Orchestra - March 19 |
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V.B. National School Social Work Month
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March is also recognized as National School Social Work Month and recognizes the important role that these mental health professionals play in the education setting. We extend our appreciation to all of our social workers: Abra Zavaduk, Megan Reiger, Rachel Curran, Beatrice Chen and Kelsy Cain Nelson.
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V.C. Youth Art Month
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We recognize the importance and impact of Art instruction in our schools and thank Melinda Lyons (Ike), Rachel Matthews (Ross/Sullivan), and Janet Tomenbang (MacArthur) for their dedication and passion. We invite all community members to visit the Prospect Heights Public Library to view the student artwork now on display.
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V.D. Middle Level Education Month
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We recognize our MacArthur Staff for their commitment to Middle Level Education and thank them for their work to support our learners through this often difficult time in their lives.
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V.E. Foreign Language Month
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We thank Athena Kalaras for her engaging instruction and introduction to the Spanish language at MacArthur as we celebrate Foriegn Language Instruction month.
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V.F. 2026-27 School Year Registration
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Registration for 2026-27 school year will open on April 2 and is projected to be completed by May 1st. Information will be emailed home with registration links.
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V.G. Trimester 2 Board and Community Update
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The Administrative Team has provided a Trimester 2 Summary of Strategic Plan goal progress.
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V.H. Anne Sullivan School Improvement Plan Presentation
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Principal Traci Meziere and members of the Sullivan School Improvement Team will present their annual update to the Board of Education, highlighting their innovations, successes, and goals.
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VI. COMMITTEE REPORTS
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VI.A. BUILDINGS AND SITES
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Met in combination with Finance Committee.
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VI.B. FINANCE:
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Mrs. Peters to report.
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VI.C. N.S.S.E.O.:
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Dr. Long to report.
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VII. CONSENT AGENDA
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Tonight's Consent Agenda includes the approval of the minutes from the Regular Meeting and the Executive Session on February 12, 2026
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VII.A. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of February 12, 2026.
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VII.B. Approval of Executive Session Meeting Minutes of February 12, 2026.
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VII.C. Personnel Report
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VII.D. Tuition Reimbursement Report
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VIII. FINANCIAL REPORT
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Attached is the memo recommending payment of the voucher lists for materials, supplies, and services paid since the last BOE meeting. In addition, the District payments for salaries and insurance benefits during the previous month are included for approval. Those documents are all included for your review.
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IX. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
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IX.A. Building a Better D23 - Eisenhower Construction Bids and Add Alternate Discussion - ACTION
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4.2 Facilitate Construction design, bid process, and selection of vendors for Eisenhower Addition (FDK)
After bid openings on Friday, February 27, our partners from Nicholas and Associates and ARCON reviewed and confirmed that all vendors met the requirements and all low bidders have been identified. At our Finance committee meeting on March 3, multiple scenarios were reviewed and discussed. Administration was directed to present Scenario A and Scenario F for further deliberation and action.
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IX.B. Summer 2026 Projects Managed by the District - ACTION
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4.1 Plan for capital needs, including replacement cycles for equipment.
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IX.B.1. Renewal of District Firewall Agreement - ACTION
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IX.B.2. Contract for the Purchase of Aruba Network Switches - ACTION
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IX.B.3. Network Switch Support Agreement - ACTION
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IX.B.4. Replacement of the MacArthur Gymnasium Accordian Wall - ACTION
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IX.B.5. Anne Sullivan Library - Phase 3 Perimeter Bookcases - ACTION
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IX.C. Preliminary Budgetary Guidelines & Assumptions for FY2027 - INFORMATION
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4.1 Implement budgeting strategies to meet Boards Policy Fund Balance target.
4.4 Continued implementation of zero-based budgeting. Mrs. McPartlin will provide an overview of the FY27 budgetary guidelines in preparation of the FY27 Budget.
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IX.D. Update on FY26 Grants - INFORMATION
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4.1 Maintain and monitor annual budget.
Dr. Curtis has shared a memo that provides updates to the FY26 Grants including amendments.
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IX.E. Update on Staffing Plan - INFORMATION
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4.1 Maintain and monitor annual budget.
Dr. Angelaccio has shared an update on the 2026-27 Staffing Plan.
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IX.F. Restricted Use Signage - INFORMATION
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4.3 Ensure safe and secure learning environments in collaboration with first responders and District partners.
Dr. Angelaccio has shared a memo to outline the purpose for and intent of posting signage on District 23 grounds to clarify the authority of use and maintain safe learning environments.
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X. OLD BUSINESS
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XI. NEW BUSINESS
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XII. EXECUTIVE SESSION
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An executive session is necessary to discuss matters of personnel. Following Board discussion, it is anticipated that the Board will return to open session to take action on Non-PHEA salary proposal for 2026-27.
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XII.A. Non-PHEA Salary Proposal - DISCUSSION
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XII.B. Extended Leave Request
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XIII. OPEN SESSION
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XIII.A. Non-PHEA Salary Proposal - ACTION
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XIII.B. Extended Leave Request
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XIV. ADJOURNMENT
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