September 2, 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 __ Katrina Schreck __ Jordan Stephen __ Jackie McGoey __ Renee Tolnai __ Erin Curry |
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2. DISTRICT RECOGNITION
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2.a. 2026-27 Lincolnwood School District 74 New Staff Introductions by Principals
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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 - AUGUST 6, 2026
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4.a.II. Regular Board Meeting - Closed Session Minutes - AUGUST 6, 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. New Employment
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4.b.II.1. Khanh Huynh, Lunch/Recess Supervisor - Monday & Wednesday, Rutledge Hall, effective August 26, 2026, $17.00/hr
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4.b.II.2. Alison Gibbs, Paraprofessional, Todd Hall, effective August 24, 2026, $19.89/hr
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4.b.II.3. Alexander Tianis, Paraprofessional, Todd Hall, effective August 24, 2026, $19.50/hr
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4.b.II.4. Sarah Foy, School Nurse, Lincoln Hall, effective August 24, 2026, $37.34/hr
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4.b.III. FMLA Leave Request
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4.b.III.1. Elizabeth Sterba, Special Education Teacher, Lincoln Hall, effective October 6, 2026, with an expected return of December 30, 2026 (January 4, 2027 first day of school after winter break).
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4.c. POLICY
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4.c.I. Consent Only - Policies Excluded from 1st Reading for Approval* *These policies are excluded from 1st Reading because they only involve changes in citations or immediate compliance with the law or Illinois School Code.
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4.c.I.1. Press Plus Issue #122 - June 2026
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4.c.I.1.(1) Draft Update
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4.c.I.1.(1)(1) 5:70 Religious Holidays
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4.c.I.1.(1)(2) 6:70 Teaching About Religions
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4.c.I.1.(1)(3) 6:80 Teaching About Controversial Issues
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4.c.I.1.(1)(4) 7:130 Student Rights and Responsibilities
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4.c.I.1.(2) Draft Update - New
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4.c.I.1.(2)(1) 2:120-E3 Exhibit - Resolution to Appoint a Delegate to the Illinois Association of School Boards Delegate Assembly
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4.c.I.1.(3) Draft Update - Rewritten
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4.c.I.1.(3)(1) 2:220-E1 Exhibit - Board Treatment of Closed Meeting Verbatim Recordings and Minutes
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4.c.I.1.(3)(2) 2:220-E5 Exhibit - Semi-Annual Review of Closed Meeting Minutes
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4.c.I.1.(3)(3) 2:220-E8 Exhibit - Board of Education Records Maintenance Requirements and FAQs
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4.c.I.1.(4) Review & Monitoring
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4.c.I.1.(4)(1) 2:30 District Elections
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4.c.I.1.(4)(2) 3:40 Superintendent
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4.c.I.1.(4)(3) 3:50 Administrative Personnel Other Than the Superintendent
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4.c.I.1.(4)(4) 3:60 Administrative Responsibility of the Building Principal
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4.c.I.1.(4)(5) 3:70 Succession Plan
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4.c.I.1.(4)(6) 4:120 Food Services
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4.c.I.1.(4)(7) 4:175 Convicted Child Sex Offender; Screening; Notifications
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4.c.I.1.(4)(8) 5:40 Communicable and Chronic Infectious Disease
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4.c.I.1.(4)(9) 5:110 Recognition for Service
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4.c.I.1.(4)(10) 5:140 Solicitations By or From Staff
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4.c.I.1.(4)(11) 5:185 Family and Medical Leave
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4.c.I.1.(4)(12) 7:30 Student Assignment
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4.c.I.1.(4)(13) 7:80 Release Time for Religious Instruction/Observance
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4.c.I.1.(4)(14) 7:345 Use of Educational Technologies; Student Data Privacy and Security
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4.c.I.1.(4)(15) 8:100 Relations with Other Organizations and Agencies
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4.d. Upcoming Staff Development Opportunity
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4.d.I. Amy Cattapan, 6th Grade Language Arts/Reading, National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) Annual Convention, Philadelphia, PA, November 19-22, 2026
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The Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education approves all overnight conferences.
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4.e. Resolution Authorizing Appointment of Township Trustee of Schools Representative
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The Finance Committee concurs with the Administration’s recommendation to the Board of Education to adopt this Resolution Authorizing Appointment of Township Trustee of Schools Representative, Courtney Whited, to the two-year term from October 2026 through September 2028.
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4.f. Resolution Regarding IDOT Hazardous Transportation Routes
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The Finance Committee concurs with the Administration’s recommendation to the Board of Education to adopt the Resolution regarding IDOT Hazardous Transportation Routes, as presented.
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4.g. 2025-26 Administrator and Teacher Salary and Benefit Report Pursuant to PA 97-256
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The Finance Committee concurs with the Administration's recommendation to the Board of Education to post the Administrator and Teacher Salary and Benefit Report Pursuant to PA 97-256, as presented.
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4.h. 2025-26 IMRF Salary and Benefits Report Pursuant to PA 97-0609
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The Finance Committee concurs with the Administration's recommendation to the Board of Education to post the IMRF Pursuant to PA 97-0609, as presented.
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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6.a. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION/ACTION: Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) entered into between the Board of Education of Lincolnwood School District No. 74, Cook County, Illinois (“District” or “Board”) and Lincolnwood Support Staff Union, Local 1274, IFT/AFT (“LSSU” or “Union”) for the creation of a Business Services Coordinator title.
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Rationale: The Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education approves all Memorandum of Agreements (MOA).
Recommended Motion: I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education accept Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) entered into between the Board of Education of Lincolnwood School District No. 74, Cook County, Illinois ("District" or "Board") and Lincolnwood Support Staff Union, Local 1274, IFT/AFT ("LSSU" or "Union") under the creation of a Business Services Coordinator title, as presented. Motion by member:_______________ Seconded by:_____________ |
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6.b. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION/ACTION: Approval of Kim Nowak, Business Services Coordinator Employment Contract
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Rationale: The Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education approves all employment contracts.
Recommended Motion: I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education approves the employment contract for Kim Nowak, Business Services Coordinator, as presented. Motion by member:________________ Seconded by:_________________ |
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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.e.I. 1st Reading by the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education
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7.e.I.1. Press Plus Issue #122 - June 2026
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7.e.I.1.(1) Draft Update
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7.e.I.1.(1)(1) 2:230 Public Participation at Board of Education Meetings and Petitions to the Board
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7.e.I.1.(1)(2) 6:190 Extracurricular and Co-Curricular Activities
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7.e.I.1.(1)(3) 8:70 Accommodating Individuals with Disabilities
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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): Jenny Bejna / Mark Laske / Erin Raffaele (Co-Presidents)
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8.b. LSSU (Lincolnwood Support Staff Union): Arleen LaRosa (President)
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8.c. PALS (People Active with Lincolnwood Schools): Stacey Johnson (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.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 - JUNE 2026
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9.c.II. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION/ACTION: Public Hearing and Adoption of the Lincolnwood School District 74 Budget for Fiscal Year 2027
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Rationale: The Board of Education must hold a public hearing for audience comments on the budget. The budget must be adopted by the Board of Education by September 30th of each fiscal year.
Public Hearing for Budget Approval for Fiscal Year 2027 OPEN PUBLIC HEARING Recommended Motion: I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education open the public hearing regarding the Budget for Lincolnwood School District 74 for the fiscal year July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027. Motion by member: ______________ Seconded by: ________________ AUDIENCE COMMENTS CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING Recommended Motion: I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education close the public hearing regarding the Budget for Lincolnwood School District 74 for the fiscal year July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027. Motion by member: __________ Seconded by: _____________ BUDGET APPROVAL Recommended Motion: I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education adopt the Budget for Fiscal Year 2027, as recommended by the Finance Committee members in attendance, and as presented. Motion by member: __________ Seconded by: _____________
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9.c.III. INFORMATION/ACTION: Bills Payable in the Amount of $549,250.29
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 $549,250.29 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 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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12. ADJOURNMENT
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Motion by member: _______________ Seconded by: _________________ |
