September 17, 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 September 17, 2026 at _________. |
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II. ROLL CALL
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PRESENT: Mrs. Botwinski, Dr. Long, Mrs. McClaney,
Mrs. Morrissey, Mr. Nordmark, Mrs. Peters, and Dr. Summers 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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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. Tenured Teacher Presentation
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The following individuals have achieved tenured status in District 23 as of the start of the 2026-2027 School Year:
Kaitlyn Arvidson, MacArthur
Benjamin Brandstrader, Sullivan
Kelsey Cain Nelson, MacArthur Carly Kolometz, Eisenhower
Jessica O'Young, Eisenhower
Karissa Olson, MacArthur
Camrin Severino, MacArthur
Quinn Wilcox, Ross
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V.B. Introduction of New Staff
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We welcome the following individuals to the Prospect Heights School District 23 community for the 2026-27 School Year:
Shayna Duffy, Eisenhower Simona Hofer, Eisenhower Jackie Howard, Eisenhower Eileen Bell, Ross Nichole Goumas, Ross Sydney Proebsting, Ross Lisa James, Ross Lucy Bailey, Sullivan Emma Schwager, Sullivan Angelina Caponigro, Sullivan Brittany Stubbeman, Sullivan Emma Muehlenbeck, MacArthur Maeve Udelhofen, MacArthur Michael Uhl, MacArthur Eric Rahn, MacArthur Emma Sebo, MacArthur Riley Pragovich, MacArthur Julia Martinez, MacArthur Rozina Briskovic, Eisenhower Julie Belmonte, Eisenhower Kathleen Corcoran, Eisenhower Romina Salinas, Ross Pam Uhrik, Ross/Sullivan Anthony Vega, Eisenhower Sausen Hilweh-Silweh, Sullivan Matt Glad, Sullivan Christian Karras, MacArthur |
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V.C. Referendum Postcard Mailer
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V.D. IASB Governance Award
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V.E. North Cook Division Meeting
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North Cook Division MeetingPreparing Students to Thrive in an AI WorldWednesday, October 7, 20266:00 PM - 8:00 PM Glenbrook North High School 2300 Shermer Road Northbrook, IL 60062
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V.F. D23 Family Fest September 25, 2026
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V.G. Board Candidate Informational Forum - Oct. 6
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VI. PUBLIC HEARING ON 2026-2027 ANNUAL BUDGET
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On August 13, 2026, the Board of Education reviewed and approved the Tentative Budget for the 2026-2027 school year as drafted by the Business Office in consultation with the Finance Committee. In accordance with legal requirements, the Board published that the adopted Tentative Budget would be available for public inspection for a period of not less than 30 days.
At this time, the Board wishes to conduct a Public Hearing for the purpose of presentation of the 2026-2027 Annual School Budget and to allow Board members and others to address the Board regarding the 2026-2027 Annual School Budget. May I please have a motion to open the Public Hearing on the 2026-2027 Annual School Budget. Moved: Seconded: Voice Vote: Time: At this time I would ask Mrs. McPartlin to address the Board with any necessary updates. President: Is there any Board member who has questions or wishes to be heard? President: Is there anyone in the audience who wishes to address the Board? President: May I have a motion to close the Public hearing on the 2026-2027 Annual School Budget? Moved: Seconded: Voice Vote: Time
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VII. COMMITTEE REPORTS
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VII.A. BUILDINGS AND SITES
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Mrs. Morrissey to report.
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VII.B. FINANCE:
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Mrs. Peters to report.
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VII.C. N.S.S.E.O.:
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Mrs. Botwinski to report.
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VII.D. SUCCESSION PLANNING
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Dr. Long to report.
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VIII. 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 August 13, 2026, and the Special Meeting Minutes of August 19, 2026, the annual EIS report, the Personnel Report, and the second reading of PRESS policy vol. 122.
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VIII.A. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of August 13, 2026
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VIII.B. Approval of Executive Session Meeting Minutes of August 13, 2026.
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VIII.C. Approval of Special Meeting Minutes of August 19, 2026.
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VIII.D. Personnel Report
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VIII.E. Presentation of the Employee Information System (EIS) Report
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Pursuant to Section 10-20.47 of the Illinois School Code, each school board must report to the Illinois State Board of Education, on or before October 1 each year, the base salary and benefits of the district superintendent and all administrators and teachers employed by the school district. Prior to filing this annual report to the Illinois State Board of Education, the information must be presented at a regular school board meeting and then posted on the Internet website of the school district.
Please accept these reports which are being posted on the District's website and reported to the Illinois Teachers' Retirement System as required by law.
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VIII.F. Press Policy 122 - Second Read
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VIII.F.1. Policy 2:230 Public Participation at Board of Education Meetings and Petitions to the Board
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VIII.F.2. Policy 5:70 Religious Holidays
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VIII.F.3. Policy 5:240 Suspension
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VIII.F.4. Policy 6:70 Teaching About Religions
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VIII.F.5. Policy 6:80 Teaching About Controversial Issues
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VIII.F.6. Policy 6:190 Extracurricular and Co-Curricular Activities
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VIII.F.7. Policy 7:130 Student Rights and Responsibilities
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VIII.F.8. Policy 8:70 Accommodating Individuals with Disabilities
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VIII.F.9. Policy 2:30 School District Elections
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VIII.F.10. Policy 3:40 Superintendent
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VIII.F.11. Policy 3:50 Administrative Personnel Other Than the Superintendent
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VIII.F.12. Policy 3:60 Administrative Responsibility of the Building Principal
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VIII.F.13. Policy 3:70 Succession of Authority
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VIII.F.14. Policy 4:120 Food Services
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VIII.F.15. Policy 4:175 Convicted Child Sex Offender; Screening; Notifications
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VIII.F.16. Policy 5:40 Communicable and Chronic Infectious Disease
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VIII.F.17. Policy 5:110 Recognition for Service and Attendance, Expressions Sympathy/Memorials
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VIII.F.18. Policy 5:140 Solicitations By or From Staff
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VIII.F.19. Policy 5:185 Family and Medical Leave
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VIII.F.20. Policy 7:30 Student Assignment
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VIII.F.21. Policy 7:80 Release Time for Religious Instruction/Observance
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VIII.F.22. Policy 7:345 Use of Educational Technologies; Student Data Privacy and Security
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VIII.F.23. Policy 8:100 Relations with Other Organizations and Agencies
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IX. 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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X. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
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X.A. Buildings and Grounds Wrap Up - PRESENTATION
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Director of Operations, Mr. Luis Gonzalez has prepared an overview for Summer 2026 projects throughout the District.
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X.B. Community Information Sessions - PRESENTATION
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Dr. Angelaccio will preview the presentations to be posted and shared at the BBD23 Referendum Community Information Sessions.
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X.C. Adoption of FY2027 Budget - ACTION
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4.1 Budgeting for surplus and capital project priorities.
Earlier in the meeting, the public hearing for the Fiscal Year 2027 school district budget was held. Based upon the tentative budget being presented on August 13, 2026, the public being notified in the newspaper and on the website as required by law and the budget having been displayed for the minimum 30 days as required by law, the Board is ready to vote on the District budget for Fiscal Year 2027.
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X.D. Removal of the MacArthur Dust Collection System - ACTION
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4.2 Complete summer maintenance and construction projects on time and under budget.
As shared with Buildings and Sites, the Administration is recommending approval of the contract for the removal of the MacArthur Dust Collection System at MacArthur. Several quotes were obtained with additional negotiating taking place with the selected vendor to realize a $20,000 cost savings.
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X.E. Recommendation for Participation in a Job Order Contract with F.H. Paschen for Door Frame Repairs at Anne Sullivan Elementary School - INFORMATION
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4.1 Plan for capital needs, including replacement cycles for equipment.
As discussed with Buildings and Sites & Finance, the Administration is recommending approval of the JOC for required door frame replacements at Anne Sullivan School. The proposal has been included for review.
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X.F. Investigation Into Contracted Custodial Services - INFORMATION
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4.1 Facilitate Negotiations with PHEA/SEIU, including investigations of insurance options, LTE differential, and language issues.
Administration is seeking direction from the Board whether or not to investigate outsourcing of custodial services.
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X.G. Enrollment and Staffing Update - INFORMATION
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Dr. Angelaccio shares a memo that provides the enrollment data as of 9/11/26. No changes to the staffing plan are being presented.
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X.H. Curriculum and Instruction Update - INFORMATION
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Dr. Curtis, Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning, provides this annual report of the assessment schedule, curriculum adoption schedule, and professional development plan for the 2026-27 school year.
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X.I. Freedom of Information Act Report (FOIA) - INFORMATION
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In accordance with the Open Meetings Act and the Freedom of Information Act, we have the following FOIA requests to report. All requests were responded to by the FOIA Officer within the required timeframe.
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XI. OLD BUSINESS
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XII. NEW BUSINESS
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XIII. ADJOURNMENT
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