April 16, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting with Closed Session

1. Call to Order / Roll Call (A) (Mr. Troy)
Call to order the Regular Meeting at ___:___ p.m. A quorum must be met.
Roll Call: Ayes  / Absent  / Motion __________
Members: Mr. Bobby, Mr. Cratty, Mr. Fekete, Mrs. Maiorino, Mrs. Murray, Mr. Ruth, Mr. Troy

2. Closed Session / Roll Call (A) (Mr. Troy)
Move to enter into closed session at ___:___ p.m. as indicated in the Open Meetings Act and 5ILCS120/2c for discussion of: (1) The appointment, employment, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees or legal counsel; (10) Student Disciplinary; (11) Other matters related to individual students; (15) Discussion of minutes of meetings lawfully closed under this Act.
Members: Mr. Bobby, Mr. Cratty, Mr. Fekete, Mrs. Maiorino, Mrs. Murray, Mr. Ruth, Mr. Troy
Roll Call: Ayes  / Nays  / Absent  / Motion __________

2.1. Exit or Suspend Closed Session / Voice Call (A)
Move to exit or suspend closed session at ___:___ p.m. and return to open session.
Voice Call: Ayes  / Nays  / Motion __________

3. Resume in Public Session / Roll Call (A) (Mr. Troy) approx. 7:00 p.m.
Resume the Regular meeting at ___:___ p.m.
Members: Mr. Bobby, Mr. Cratty, Mr. Fekete, Mrs. Maiorino, Mrs. Murray, Mr. Ruth, Mr. Troy
Roll Call: Ayes  / Absent  / Motion __________

3.1. Action as Required / Roll Call (Mr. Troy)
Will come from the Board.
Roll Call: Ayes  / Nays  /Absent  / Motion __________
Action: Recommendation will come from the Board.
Members: Mr. Bobby, Mr. Cratty, Mr. Fekete, Mrs. Maiorino, Mrs. Murray, Mr. Ruth, Mr. Troy 

4. Pledge of Allegiance (Mr. Troy)
The following Huntley High School HOSA (Future Healthcare Professionals) Medical Club members will lead us in the pledge.
Seniors: Sylvia Touma, Michelle Sobolewski, Allyson Moreno Castro
Sophomores: Syeda (Zoya) Hashmi, Anushka Chakraborty, Aashi Sura, Zoe Galochino 
Advisor: Ms. Colline Wise

5. Student Recognition (R) (Mr. Troy)

5.1. IHSA State Girl's Wrestling Meet
Janiah Slaughter finished in 1st place at the Illinois High School Association girls wrestling state tournament in the 100 pound weight class.

5.2. IESA Boys Wrestling
Mason Jacobs was awarded the 2026 AA IESA Boys Wrestling State Metalist 80lbs - 4th Place Medal. 
Presenters: Mike Ginczycki - Head Wrestling Coach, Scott Francis - Assistant Wrestling Coach, Nikki Steiner - Assistant Wrestling Coach

5.3. District 158 Young Authors Contest Winners
The following students were winners in the District 158 Young Author Contest.
Chesak: Olivia Sepeda - Kindergarten, Christian Roman - 1st grade, Vivian Iverson - 2nd grade
Martin: Riley J Rissmann - 3rd grade, Lucas Ryndak - 4th grade, Allie Goldman - 5th grade
Mackeben: Alice Protano - kindergarten, Payton Burke - 1st grade, Aliyaan Khan - 2nd grade
Conley: Gwendolyn Protono - 3rd grade, Lainey Avent - 4th grade, Carly Marshall - 5th grade
Leggee: Aanya Basana - kindergarten, Brynn Bauer - 1st grade, Aanya Desai - 2nd grade, Markiian Ryzhuk - 3rd grade, Zoey Edmonson - 4th grade, Colter Santinello - 5th grade
Marlowe Middle School: Jordan Crygier - 7th grade
Heineman Middle School: AnnaBelle Catania - 8th grade
Presenters: Tammy Carpenter, Michelle Busky and Christy Gibbs

6. Public Comment (Mr. Troy)
As per Policy 2:230, public comment can be made during this portion of the meeting. The members of the public and district employees may comment on or ask questions of the Board, subject to reasonable constraints. 

7. Revision and Adoption of the Agenda / Voice Call (A) (Mr. Troy)
Move to adopt the agenda as presented (or with changes).
Action: Adoption of the Agenda.
Voice Call: Ayes  / Nays  / Motion __________

8. Superintendent's Report (R) (Ms. Lombard)
Updates will be provided at this time.
Recommendation: For informational purposes only

8.1. Donations (R) (Ms. Lombard)
Special Olympics Illinois — Miscellaneous soccer equipment valued at $247

9. Student Board Representatives (R) (Niko Knanishu and Emma Jorgensen)
The student Board Representatives updates will be provided at this time.
Recommendation: For informational purposes only

10. Assistant Superintendent Learning and Innovation (R) (Dr. MacCrindle)
Updates will be provided at this time.
Recommendation: For informational purposes only.

11. Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer (R) (Mr. Altmayer)
Updates will be provided at this time.
Recommendation: For informational purposes only.

12. Assistant Superintendent of Special Services (R) (Dr. Gill)
Updates will be provided at this time.
Recommendation: For informational purposes only.

13. Director of Communications and Public Engagement (R) (Ms. Barr) 
Updates will be provided at this time.
Recommendation: For informational purposes only.

13.1. FOIA Requests (R) (Ms. Barr)
A monthly report on the FOIA requests is provided in the packet.  

14. President's Report (Mr. Troy)

14.1. Board Discussion (D) (Mr. Troy)
The Board will discuss new business items. 

15. Consent Agenda (A) (Mr. Troy)
The following Consent Agenda items have gone through the Committee of the Whole. Prior to adoption, revisions are presented here.
Roll Call: Ayes  / Nays  / Motion __________
Recommendation: Seeking approval and adoption of the Consent Agenda as follows: 

15.1. Minutes (A) (Mr. Troy)
The following minutes are presented for approval:
March 5, 2026, Committee of the Whole meeting minutes
March 5, 2026, Executive Closed Session meeting minutes
March 19, 2026, Board of Education meeting minutes
March 19, 2026, Executive Closed Session meeting minutes
Recommendation: Seeking approval of the Board as presented.

15.2. Six-Month Review of Closed Session Meeting Minutes and Verbatim Record of Closed Meetings (A) (Mr. Troy)
Executive session meeting minutes from July 18, 2019, August 15, 2019, April 28, 2021, and August 23, 2023, were moved forward for release during the March 19, 2026, Board of Education closed session meeting:
The remainder of the executive closed session meeting minutes still require confidential treatment. 
Closed session audio recordings from April 2024 through September 2024 were moved forward for destruction at the March 19, 2026, Board of Education closed session meeting.
Recommendation: Release of the July 18, 2019, August 15, 2019, April 28, 2021, and August 23, 2023, closed session meeting minutes and destruction of the verbatim recordings from April 2024 through September 2024, as allowable by law.

15.3. Payables (A) (Mr. Altmayer)
Mr. Altmayer will seek approval of the Purchase Orders issued at $391,670.42; and Imprest issued at $918,434.57, as presented.
Recommendation: Seeking approval by the Board as presented.

15.4. School Bus Bid (A) (Dr. Zehr)
At the April 2, 2026, Committee of the Whole meeting, the Board of Education moved forward the School Bus Bid for approval.
Recommendation: Seeking approval of the Board of Education as presented.

15.5. Northwestern Worksite Statement of Work (A) (Dr. Zehr)
At the April 2, 2026, Committee of the Whole meeting, the Board moved forward the Statement of Work with Northwestern Medicine for approval.
Recommendation: Seeking approval of the Board as presented. 

15.6. Resolution 2026-01 (A) (Ms. Lombard)
At the April 2, 2026, Committee of the Whole meeting, the board moved forward for approval forty-seven executive closed session meeting minutes from the term of the previous Superintendent/Interim Superintendent and Board Secretary/Board Recording Secretary.
Recommendation: Seeking approval of the board as presented. 

15.7. McHenry County Regional Safe School Program (A) (Ms. Lombard)
The District and McHenry County are extending their Intergovernmental Agreement for the Safe School Program. 
Recommendation: Administration recommends that the Board of Education approve the attached resolution authorizing participation in the McHenry County Regional Safe School program by extending the validity period and adhering to all provisions of the existing Intergovernmental agreement.

15.8. Illinois Elementary School Association Membership (A) (Lombard)
At the April 2, 2026, Committee of the Whole meeting, the finance committee moved forward with the renewal of the IESA Membership for the 2025-26 school year. 
Recommendation: Seeking approval of the Board as presented.

16. Action Items / Roll/ Voice Call (Mr. Troy)
Action items require a motion and a second; discussion if needed; and roll. 

16.1. HR Personnel (A) (Dr. Zehr)
Seeking approval of the personnel reports provided and reviewed by the Board, which include explanation for resignations, retirements, terminations, employment, contract revisions, and leave requests, as presented.
Recommendation: Seeking approval by the Board as presented.
Roll Call: Ayes  / Nays  / Motion __________

16.2. Policy Revision: First Reading (A) (Dr. Zehr)
Resolution on Health Insurance for Substitute Employees and Policy Amendments – First Reading.
Recommendation: The Policy Committee recommends the Resolution on Health Insurance for Substitute Employees and policies to be forwarded for a second reading at the next Regular BOE meeting.
Roll Call: Ayes   /Nays   / Motion _________

16.3. Multi-Year Contract for Assistant Superintendent of Special Services (A) (Ms. Lombard) 
Ms. Lombard will seek the approval of the Multi-Year contract for Dr. Gill as Assistant Superintendent of Special Services from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029. 
Recommendation: Seeking approval as presented.
Roll Call: Ayes  / Nays  / Motion __________

16.4. Multi-Year Contract for Director of Communications and Public Engagement (A) (Ms. Lombard) 
Ms. Lombard will seek the approval of the Multi-Year contract for Ms. Barr as Director of Communications and Public Engagement from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029.  
Recommendation: Seeking approval as presented.
Roll Call: Ayes  / Nays  / Motion __________

16.5. Multi-Year Contract for Assistant Superintendent of Learning and Innovation (A) (Ms. Lombard) 
Ms. Lombard will seek the approval of the Multi-Year contract for Dr. Anna Hoyou as Assistant Superintendent of Learning and Innovation from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029. 
Recommendation: Seeking approval as presented.
Roll Call: Ayes  / Nays  / Motion __________

16.6. Addendum to High School Principal contract (A) (Dr. Zehr)
Dr. Zehr will seek the approval of a one-year addendum to the current high school principal contract due to the sabbatical leave for the 2026-27 school year for Dr. Belin. 
Recommendation: Seeking approval as presented.
Roll Call: Ayes  / Nays  / Motion __________

16.7. Interim Principal Contract (A) (Dr. Zehr)
Dr. Zehr will seek the approval of the Interim Principal contract for Ms. Letkewicz.
Recommendation: Seeking approval as presented.
Roll Call: Ayes  / Nays  / Motion __________

16.8. Associate Principal Contract (A) (Dr. Zehr)
Dr. Zehr will seek the approval of the Associate Principal contract for Ms. Pocztowski.
Recommendation: Seeking approval as presented.
Roll Call: Ayes  / Nays  / Motion __________

16.9. Supplemental Purchase Orders and Accounts Payable (A) (Mr. Altmayer)
Administration recommends approval of the Supplemental Purchase Orders Report at $257,831.61 and Supplemental Accounts Payable at $10,266.09 as presented.
Recommendation: Seeking approval by the Board as presented.
Roll Call: Ayes  / Nays  / Motion __________

17.  Public Comment (Mr. Troy)
As per Policy 2:230, public comment can be made during this portion of the meeting. The members of the public and district employees may comment on or ask questions of the Board, subject to reasonable constraints. 

18. Adjournment (A) (Mr. Troy)
Members: Mr. Bobby, Mr. Cratty, Mr. Fekete, Mrs. Maiorino, Mrs. Murray, Mr. Ruth, Mr. Troy
Motion to adjourn the meeting at ___:___ p.m.
Voice Call: Ayes  / Nays  / Motion __________