March 5, 2026 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 __ Dr. 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. Curricular Highlight - The District’s journey through EL highlights students’ experiences in the English Learner program, with a focus on the intermediate years at Rutledge Hall. The presentation reflects on students’ starting points, their growth in language proficiency and confidence, and the milestones achieved along the way. Through the voices of students and teachers, we celebrate progress and reaffirm our commitment to access, opportunity, and academic achievement—recognizing multilingualism as a powerful asset that strengthens both our learners and our school community.
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3. AUDIENCE TO VISITORS
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4. 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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4.a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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4.a.I. Regular Board Meeting Minutes - FEBRUARY 5, 2026
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4.a.II. Regular Board Meeting - Closed Session Minutes - FEBURARY 5, 2026
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4.b. EMPLOYMENT MATTERS
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4.b.I. Personnel Report
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4.b.II. Resignation
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4.b.II.1. Yolanda Santos, Paraprofessional, Lincoln Hall, effective February 20, 2026
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4.b.III. Retirement
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4.b.III.1. Julie Hammel, 3rd Grade Teacher, Rutledge Hall, effective the end of the 2029-2030 school year.
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4.b.IV. FMLA Leave Request
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4.b.IV.1. Bennett Nelson, 6th Grade Science Teacher, Lincoln Hall, effective March 13, 2026, with an expected return of May 4, 2026
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4.b.IV.2. Ana Ryan, 7th Grade Language Arts Teacher, Lincoln Hall, effective January 20, 2026
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4.c. Adding Vanguard to SD74’s SRA Offerings
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The Finance Committee members in attendance supported the Administration’s recommendation to the Board of Education to approve this Agreement to offer Vanguard for Supplemental Retirement Accounts to eligible SD74 employees beginning Spring 2026 at no cost to the District.
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4.d. PowerSchool Multi-Year Contract Agreement
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The Finance Committee members in attendance supported the Administration’s recommendation to the Board of Education to approve the presented multi-year contracts for PowerSchool products for SIS Maintenance and Support, and Registration Maintenance from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2031.
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4.e. Student 1:1 Technology Refresh For 2026-2027 School Year
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The Finance Committee members in attendance supported the Administration’s recommendation to the Board of Education to continue with the replacement of District equipment in an amount not to exceed $127,000.
Rationale: As part of the Regular meeting, the Board of Education routinely approves minutes, personnel items, Board policies, and routine business matters. Recommended Motion: I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education approves those items on the Consent Agenda as appear above. Motion by member:________________ Seconded by:_________________
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5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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6. NEW BUSINESS
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7. COMMUNICATION FROM BOARD MEMBERS
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7.a. NTDSE/District 807: John P. Vranas/Elissa B. Rosenberg
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7.b. IASB (Illinois Association of School Boards): Ted Kwon/Jay Oleniczak
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7.c. Finance Committee: Jay Oleniczak/Mihra Seta
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7.d. Facilities Committee: John P. Vranas/Myra A. Foutris
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7.e. Policy Committee: Myra A. Foutris/Ted Kwon
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7.f. President's Report: Peter D. Theodore
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7.f.I. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION: Important District Dates
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8. COMMUNICATION TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
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8.a. LTA (Lincolnwood Teacher Association): Travis DuPriest/Kevin Conley (Co-Presidents)
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8.b. LSSU (Lincolnwood Support Staff Union): Tommy Bujnowski (President)
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8.c. PALS (People Active with Lincolnwood Schools): Abby Jones (President)
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9. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
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9.a. Superintendent's Report: Dr. David L. Russo
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9.a.I. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION: District Updates
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9.a.II. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION/ACTION: Color Portraits, Inc. Contract for 2026-2027 School Year
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Rationale: The Lincolnwood School District 74 Board approves all contracts.
Recommended Motion: I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education approve the Contract from Color Portraits, Inc., and its employees, for school photos in the 2026-2027 school year, as recommended by the Administration, and as presented. Motion by member:________________ Seconded by:_________________
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9.b. Curriculum and Instruction, Assistant Superintendent's Report: Dr. Dominick M. Lupo
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9.b.I. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION: Curriculum Department Update
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9.c. Business and Operations, Business Manager/CSBO: Courtney Whited
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9.c.I. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION: Finance Report - DECEMBER 2025
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9.c.II. INFORMATION/ACTION: Bills Payable in the Amount of $937,150.78
Bills reviewed this month by: Jay Oleniczak and Mihra Seta
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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 $937,150.78. Motion by member: _________________ Seconded by: ________________
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10. AUDIENCE TO VISITORS
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11. RECESS INTO CLOSED SESSION
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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, 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2) - Collective Negotiating and 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(10) - the placement of individual students in special education programs and other matters relating to individual students.
Motion by member:_________________ Seconded by:________________ |
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12. ADJOURNMENT
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Motion by member: _______________ Seconded by: _________________ |
