November 6, 2025 at 7:30 PM - Regular Meeting
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1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - (7:30 p.m.)
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__ Myra A. Foutris
__ Ted Kwon __ Jay Oleniczak __ Elissa B. Rosenberg __ Mihra Seta __ Peter D. Theodore __ John P. Vranas ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM MEMBERS __ Dr. David. L. Russo __ Dr. Dominick M. Lupo __ Courtney Whited __ Mark Atkinson __ Aliaa Ibrahim __ Joseph Segreti __ Jennifer Ruttkay __ Dr. Chris Harmon __ Jordan Stephen __ Jackie McGoey __ Renee Tolnai __ Erin Curry |
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2. DISTRICT RECOGNITION
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2.a. Honoring Lincolnwood School District 74 Retiree
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2.a.I. Celeste (CC) Pahos - Todd Hall Paraprofessional
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2.b. Lincoln Hall 2026 Spring Musical Announcement
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2.c. Curricular Highlight - Rutledge Hall third grade students and their teachers will share highlights from their interdisciplinary dinosaur unit, where reading, science, and hands-on learning come together. From exploring Dinosaurs Before Dark to racing “dinosaurs” and studying fossils, students have brought curiosity and discovery to life. Join us as they showcase their learning and excitement about this engaging study.
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3. AUDIENCE TO VISITORS
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4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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5. NEW BUSINESS
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6. COMMUNICATION FROM BOARD MEMBERS
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6.a. NTDSE/District 807: John P. Vranas/Elissa B. Rosenberg
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6.b. IASB (Illinois Association of School Boards): Ted Kwon/Jay Oleniczak
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6.c. Finance Committee: Jay Oleniczak/Mihra Seta
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6.d. Facilities Committee: John P. Vranas/Myra A. Foutris
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6.e. Policy Committee: Myra A. Foutris/Ted Kwon
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6.f. President's Report: Peter D. Theodore
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6.f.I. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION: Important District Dates
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7. COMMUNICATION TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
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7.a. LTA (Lincolnwood Teacher Association): Travis DuPriest/Kevin Conley (Co-Presidents)
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7.b. LSSU (Lincolnwood Support Staff Union): Tommy Bujnowski (President)
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7.c. PALS (People Active with Lincolnwood Schools): Abby Jones (President)
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8. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
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8.a. Superintendent's Report: Dr. David L. Russo
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8.a.I. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION: Official School Board Members Appreciation Day - November 15, 2025
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8.a.II. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION: District Updates
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8.b. Curriculum and Instruction, Assistant Superintendent's Report: Dr. Dominick M. Lupo
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8.b.I. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION: Assessment Report: NWEA/MAP Data and Illinois Report Card Update
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8.c. Business and Operations, Business Manager/CSBO: Courtney Whited
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8.c.I. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION: Finance Report - AUGUST 2025
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8.c.II. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION/ACTION: Approval of the 2025 Estimated Annual Property Tax Levy Resolution & Public Notice
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Rationale: The Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education approves the estimated annual Property Tax Levy Resolution & Public Notice
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8.c.III. INFORMATION/ACTION: Bills Payable in the Amount of $1,273,104.56
Bills reviewed this month by: Elissa B. Rosenberg and Myra A. Foutris
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Rationale: The Board of Education routinely reviews and approves invoices and bills.
Recommended Motion: I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education approve invoices and bills in the amount of $1,273,104.56. Motion by member: _________________ Seconded by: ________________
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9. AUDIENCE TO VISITORS
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10. RECESS INTO CLOSED SESSION
Description:
I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education recess into Closed Session for the purposes of: 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1), amended by P.A. 101-459 - Personnel and 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(6) - the setting of a price for sale or lease of property owned by the District.
Motion by member:_________________ Seconded by:________________ |
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11. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION/ROLL CALL
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Recommended Motion: I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education reconvene to open session.
Motion by member:________________ Seconded by:_________________ ROLL CALL __ Myra A. Foutris __ Ted Kwon __ Jay Oleniczak __ Elissa B. Rosenberg __ Mihra Seta __ Peter D. Theodore __ John P. Vranas |
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12. INFORMATION/ACTION: CONSENT AGENDA
(Any member of the Board wishing to vote separately on a Consent Agenda item should request removal of that item from the Consent Agenda.) |
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12.a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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12.a.I. Regular Board Meeting Minutes - SEPTEMBER 30, 2025
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12.a.II. Regular Board Meeting - Closed Session Minutes - SEPTEMBER 30, 2025
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12.b. EMPLOYMENT MATTERS
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12.b.I. Personnel Report
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12.b.II. New Employment
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12.b.II.1. Michael Yim, Paraprofessional, Rutledge Hall, effective October 6, 2025, $17.83/hr
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12.b.II.2. Tara Khezeran, Part-Time Kitchen Staff, Lincoln Hall, effective October 9, 2025, $15.61/hr
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12.b.II.3. Mary Pellicano, Paraprofessional, Rutledge Hall, effective October 14, 2025, $17.92/hr
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12.b.II.4. Steven Tracy, Building & Grounds Engineer, Rutledge Hall, effective October 27, 2025, $32.53/hr
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12.b.III. Retirement
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12.b.III.1. Celeste Pahos, Paraprofessional, Todd Hall, effective October 31, 2025
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12.b.IV. FMLA Leave Request
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12.b.IV.1. Mauvette Johnson, one to one nurse/Instructional Assistant, Rutledge Hall, effective September 29, 2025
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12.b.V. Leave Request
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12.b.V.1. Nicole Lorusso, Paraprofessional, Lincoln Hall, effective January 5, 2026 with a return date of April 27, 2026
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12.c. Upcoming Staff Development Opportunities
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The Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education approves all overnight conferences.
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12.c.I. Amy Cattapan, 6th Grade Language Arts/Reading, National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) Convention, Denver, CO., November 20-23, 2025
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12.c.II. Hillary Schroer, Rutledge Hall Music Teacher, Illinois Music Educators Conference (IMEC), Peoria, IL, January 29-31, 2026
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12.d. Annual BAS Renewal with Everest
Description:
The Facilities Committee concurs with the Administration’s recommendation to the Board of Education to accept this Agreement from Everest Energy and Control Technologies, LLC to continue Annual BAS Maintenance and Support in the amount of $9,464 from January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026.
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12.e. Pitney Bowes Postage Meter Lease Renewal
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The Finance Committee concurs with the Administration’s recommendation to the Board of Education to approve this Agreement from Pitney Bowes for postage meter leasing in the amount of $9,625.80 for 60 months beginning January 7, 2026.
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12.f. Fiscal Years 2026 - 2030 Annual Audit Services
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The Finance Committee concurs with the Administration’s recommendation to the Board of Education to approve this Letter of Engagement from Lauterbach & Amen, LLP for annual audit services averaging $33,550 per year for five (5) fiscal years from 2026 through 2030.
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12.g. Fiscal Years 2026 - 2030 Annual Actuarial Report Services
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The Finance Committee concurs with the Administration’s recommendation to the Board of Education to approve the Letter of Engagement from Lauterbach & Amen, LLP for annual actuarial services at cost totaling $17,890 for five (5) fiscal years from 2026 through 2030.
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12.h. PSACG Waiver Request- FY26 Facilities Rental Fees
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The Finance Committee concurs with the Administration’s recommendation to the Board of Education to maintain Class IV facility rental fee rates during fiscal year 2025-26 for West Loop Soccer Club doing business as Paris Saint-Germain Academy Chicago (PSGAC).
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13. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION/ACTION: Children’s Care & Development Center, Inc. Lease Extension
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Rationale: The Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education sets the price for sale or lease of property owned by the District.
Recommended Motion: I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education approve the lease extension with Children’s Care & Development Center, Inc. from July 1, 2026 through May 31, 2027 at a total rental payment of $94,215 or $8,565 per month. Motion by member:_________________ Seconded by:________________
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14. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION/ACTION: Ballot Referendum Language — Resolution providing for and requiring the submission of the proposition of issuing $12,100,000 School Building Bonds to the voters of the District at the general primary election to be held on the 17th day of March 2026.
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Rationale: The Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education approves the Election Resolution.
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15. ADJOURNMENT
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Recommended Motion: I move to adjourn the Regular meeting of the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education.
Motion by member: _______________ Seconded by: _________________ |
