August 17, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting

1. Opening of Meeting at 6:15pm: Call to Order

2.  Roll Call

3.  Closed Session
The Board will enter into closed session to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance,  or dismissal of specific employees of the District or legal counsel for the District, including hearing testimony on a  complaint lodged against an employee of the District or against legal counsel for the District to determine its validity as  allowed by Section 2 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1), to discuss collective negotiating matters between the District and its employees  or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees as allowed by  Section 2 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2), Student disciplinary cases 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(10), the placement of individual students in  special education programs and other matters relating to individual students 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(10), and the discussion of minutes of meetings lawfully closed under the Open Meetings Act, whether for purposes of approval by the body of the minutes or semi-annual review of the minutes as mandated by Section 2.06 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(21).

4. Reconvene at 7:00pm, Call to Order, Pledge of Allegiance, Roll Call

5. Agenda Approval

6. Commendations

6.A. Preparing for the 2026-27 School Year: Buildings & Grounds, Teachers, Support Staff, Parents, Students, and Administration

7. Comments and Suggestions from Audience

8. Board Member Reports

9. Consent Agenda

9.A. Approval of Minutes from the July 20, 2026 Regular Meeting

9.B. Approval of Bills Payable and Acceptance of Financial Reports

9.B.1. Budget Status

9.B.2. Treasurer's Report

9.B.3. Payroll for July 31, 2026 and August 14, 2026

9.B.4. Bills Payable

9.B.5. Student Activity Reports

9.C. Approval of Administrative Recommendations - Personnel

9.C.1. Certified Staff Changes

9.C.1.a. New Hire

9.C.1.b. Termination/Resignation

9.C.1.c. Leave of Absence

9.C.2. Non-Certified Staff Changes

9.C.2.a. New Hire

9.C.2.b. Termination/Resignation

9.C.2.c. Retirement

9.C.2.d. Leave of Absence

9.D. Approval of legal notice for FY26-27 Tentative Budget Public Hearing 

9.E. Approval of the Regional Office of Education Threat Assessment Procedure Team

9.F. Approval of Resolution #935-26 Disposal of Unused Equipment

9.G. Approval of Resolution #936-26 Declaring Specific Equipment as Surplus and Qualified for Donation, Disposal and/or Sale

10. Discussion Items

10.A. Strategic Plan Annual Measures (BOE Goal: Continuous Improvement).  The Board and Superintendent Eccarius will discuss possible measures for each goal, discuss annual and/or five-year measures, and the reporting process.

10.B. Class size/Staffing Discussion (Strategic Plan Goal: Finance & Facilities) The Board and Superintendent Eccarius will discuss Regulations 6:30 and 7:30 and discuss the impact on classrooms, buildings, staffing, and finances.

10.C. 2026-2027 Tentative Budget (BOE Goal: Changing financial needs). A summary of the 2026-2027 tentative budget will be provided.

11. Action Items

11.A. Approval of 2026-2027 Tentative Budget

12. Superintendent's Report

12.A. FOIA Request(s)

12.B. Welcome Back

12.C. Agenda Planning for the September 21, 2026, Board of Education Regular Meeting

13. Comments and Suggestions from Audience

14. Future Events and Informational Items

14.A. Board of Education Meeting, Monday, September 21, 2026, 7PM

15.  Closed Session
The Board will enter into closed session to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance,  or dismissal of specific employees of the District or legal counsel for the District, including hearing testimony on a  complaint lodged against an employee of the District or against legal counsel for the District to determine its validity as  allowed by Section 2 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1), to discuss collective negotiating matters between the District and its employees  or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees as allowed by  Section 2 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2), Student disciplinary cases 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(10), the placement of individual students in  special education programs and other matters relating to individual students 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(10), and the discussion of minutes of meetings lawfully closed under the Open Meetings Act, whether for purposes of approval by the body of the minutes or semi-annual review of the minutes as mandated by Section 2.06 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(21).

16. Adjournment