March 10, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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I. Roll Call
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II. Call to Order
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III. Pledge
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IV. Communications
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IV.A. D91 Parent Teacher Organization (PTO)
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IV.B. D91 Foundation
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IV.C. D91 Parent Athletic Association (PAA)
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IV.D. D91 Community Update
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IV.E. D91 Teachers Union
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IV.F. Invitation to Address the Board of Education
Description:
Per Policy 2:230 - Public Participation at School Board Meetings and Petitions to the Board
During each regular and special open meeting of the Board, any person may comment to or ask questions of the School Board (public participation), subject to the reasonable constraints established and recorded in this policy’s guidelines below. The Board listens to comments or questions during public participation; responses to comments to or questions of the Board are most often managed through policy 3:30, Chain of Command. To preserve sufficient time for the Board to conduct its business, any person appearing before the Board is expected to follow these guidelines:
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V. Staff Recognition
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This month, we are recognizing four staff winners who have been nominated by their colleagues. They will be shared at the board meeting on Tuesday.
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VI. Student Recognition
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We will be recognizing the MG Early Learner student representatives, KG students of the month, and Best Buddies.
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VII. Approval of Consent Agenda
The Consent Agenda is a list of routine non-controversial items, which do not require further discussion and which are approved with one motion and one roll call vote. It is an effective procedure to handle routine matters on the agenda expeditiously. All consent items shall be listed with an asterisk(*) and will be enacted with one motion. However, any member of the Board of Education may request that an item be withdrawn from the Consent Agenda and discussed in its regular order. |
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VII.A. Approval of Minutes *
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VII.B. Approval of Financial Reports
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VII.B.1. Payment of Bills (online)*/ AP Check Register (online)*
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VII.B.2. Monthly Financial Reports (on-line)*
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VII.B.3. Activity Accounts*
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VII.B.4. Treasurer's Report*
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VII.B.5. Investment Report*
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VII.B.6. Flexible Spending Account*
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VII.C. FOIA Report *
Description:
We have received a few requests for information under the Freedom of Information Act since the February 2026 meeting of the Board of Education. Please see attached for the request and response.
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VII.D. Suspension Report *
Description:
A suspension report for both Milne and Kelvin Grove is attached for the month of February 2026.
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VIII. Board Reports/Discussion Items
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VIII.A. Committee of the Whole Update
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The Committee of the Whole will meet on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 5:45 pm in the Kelvin Grove LRC. The agenda was posted and available on the website. If there are board members who were not in attendance at the committee meeting, an update will be provided.
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VIII.B. Intergovernmental Agreement with Lockport Baseball
Description:
After the February board meeting, Dr. Wilkey met with the president of Lockport Baseball to discuss concerns that were brought up by the board members. On Tuesday evening, Dr. Wilkey will provide an update on the meeting that was held.
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IX. Reports of the Superintendent
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IX.A. Certified Job Descriptions
Description:
Focusing on strategic goal number two for the district, Develop and Retain Great Staff, one of the tasks we focused on was to update all certified job descriptions. This process began with an outside consultant developing a consistent job outline and drafting a starting job description for each of the certified jobs we have within the district. Next, both the administration and the certified staff had the opportunity to review each job description that relates to their role. Feedback has been collected, and final drafts have been attached for the board of education to review. Attached, you will find a copy of all certified job descriptions that have been reviewed. On Tuesday evening, Dr. Wilkey will answer any questions that board members may have. We will bring the job descriptions back for approval at the April board meeting. |
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IX.B. KG Floor Refinishing Summer 2026
Description:
On Tuesday evening, Dr. Wilkey will discuss and answer questions on the gym floor refinishing in both gymnasiums at Kelvin Grove. Attached, you will find an update for Mr. Pierson to review in advance of the discussion.
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X. Action Items
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X.A. Accept Donations
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RECOMMENDATION Accept the donations to support both the KG and MG LRC’s as well as the large donation for the KG MakerSpace. BACKGROUND A large donation of books was made for use at both the KG and MG LRCs. In addition, a community member made a large donation of craft supplies to the MakerSpace. Attached, you will find more detailed information about the donations. |
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X.B. Personnel Report
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X.C. Continued Employment of Certified Staff: Tenured & Non-Tenured Staff
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RECOMMENDATION Approval to continue employment of the listed non-tenure certified staff members listed below for the 2026-2027 school term. BACKGROUND Each of the certified staff members listed has done an excellent job, and we look forward to continuing to work with them during the 2026-2027 school year. It is my recommendation that the Board of Education continue employment of the individuals listed below for the 2026-2027 school term at their appropriate place on the salary schedule.
* Tenure at the end of 2025-2026 school term. |
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X.D. Approval of local funding for Title I Program
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RECOMMENDATION Authorize local dollars to cover the cost of Title I services that might not be covered by the FY27 Title I allocation. BACKGROUND We do not know for sure how much our grant allocation will be for the coming school year. Each year, the Board is asked to approve local funding for any shortfall that may occur. Most years, the Title I grant pays for the full Title I teacher's salary, supplies, and most of the benefits. It is recommended that the Board authorize local dollars to cover the cost of Title I services that might not be covered by the FY27 Title I allocation. |
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X.E. Approval to Prepare Tentative Budget for FY27
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RECOMMENDATION: Authorize the Superintendent to prepare a tentative budget for the 2026-2027 school year within the parameters provided by the Board of Education. BACKGROUND: Each year, the Board authorizes the Superintendent to prepare a tentative budget for the coming year. This year, we will prepare a draft tentative budget, which will be updated and presented to the Board in August. Some of the information required to build the annual budget will not be available until late spring/summer, so we will begin building the budget with what we know for sure will be included. We are awaiting information on EBF and grant funding from the Illinois State Board of Education and the financial impact of the proposed legislation. It is my recommendation that the Board of Education authorize the Superintendent to begin work in order to prepare a draft tentative budget for the 2026-2027 school year. |
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X.F. Intergovernmental Agreement with Lockport Baseball
Description:
RECOMMENDATION: Approve Intergovernmental Agreement with Lockport Baseball. BACKGROUND: At the February board meeting, Dr. Wilkey provided an update to the board of education regarding an IGA with Lockport Baseball. Feedback from the board was given at this meeting, and Dr. Wilkey followed up with Lockport Baseball to discuss the concerns. At this time, the administration is recommending the district move forward with the IGA with Lockport Baseball. |
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X.G. FY27 eRate Purchase
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RECOMMENDATION Approve purchasing new access points for the district from Qubit Networks for a total of $53,658, which, after E-Rate reimbursement of 50%, will have an effective cost of $26,829. BACKGROUND Please see attached for information from Mr. Kincaid on the E-Rate bid process to purchase new access points for installation this summer 2026. |
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X.H. MG Parking Lot Sealcoating Summer 2026
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RECOMMENDATION Approve Rhino Sealcoating in the amount of $5700 to complete routine maintenance on the Milne Grove parking this summer. BACKGROUND Please see attached for information from Mr. Pierson on the sealcoat quotes for the routine maintenance of the Milne Grove parking lots for this summer, 2026. |
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XI. Informational Items
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XI.A. Legislative Report
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XI.B. Upcoming Dates
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XII. Closed Session
Description:
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 or against legal counsel for the District to determine its validity. [1] However, a meeting to consider an increase in compensation to a specific employee of a public body that is subject to the Local Government Wage Increase Transparency Act may not be closed and shall be open to the public and posted and held in accordance the [the Open Meetings Act]. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1), as amended by P.A. 99-646
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XIII. Adjournment
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