December 15, 2025 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting

I. Roll Call

II. Pledge of Allegiance

III. First Public Comments/Questions (20 Minutes)

IV. Communications from the Superintendent

IV.A. Student Board Member Report

IV.B. Community Relations Report

IV.C. January 5, 2026 Board Meeting

IV.D. District Updates:

IV.D.1. Curriculum & Instruction Department Improvement Plan Presentation

IV.E. Community Solar Power Overview

IV.F. Motion to Approve the Contract Agreement Between the Service Employees International Union, Local 73 (SEIU) and the Board of Education, School District 131 from 2025 through 2029

V. Motion to Approve the Following Consent Agenda, as listed:

V.A. Board of Education Meeting Minutes of December 1, 2025

V.B. Executive Session Meeting Minutes of December 1, 2025

V.C. Monthly Financial Reports, as listed:

V.C.1. List of Bills

V.C.2. October 2025 Financials

V.C.3. October 2025 Payroll Report

V.D. Personnel Report, as listed:

V.D.1. Resignations

V.D.2. Appointments

V.D.3. Adjusted Appointments

V.D.4. Leaves

V.D.5. Retirements

V.D.6. Differentials

V.E. Overnight Fieldtrips, as listed:

V.E.1. East High School NJROTC - National Drill Team Championship - Daytona Beach, FL - April 30 - May 6, 2026

V.F. Donations, as listed:

V.F.1. Live Performances from DJ Roys Toys, Grupo Insolito, and Nuevo Terreno for EAHS' Spanish Honor Society's Annual Dance

V.F.2. $200 from Best Cleaners for EAHS' Boys Basketball Program

V.F.3. $300 from African-American Men of Unity for EAHS' Boys Basketball Program

V.F.4. $300 from Daniel T. Dolan for EAHS' Boys Basketball Program

V.F.5. $300 from Keystone Lodge 15 for EAHS' Boys Basketball Program

V.F.6. $300 from Mark & Debbie Michelini for EAHS' Boys Basketball Program

V.F.7. $500 from PBLC for Kane County Corrections for EAHS' Boys Basketball Program

V.F.8. $2,500 from the Chicago Bears Football Club for EAHS' Athletic Program

VI. Finance/Personnel Committee, Mayra Reyes, Chair, met on December 1, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. at the Administrative Center

VI.A. Informational/Discussion Items:

VI.A.1. Next Finance/Committee Meeting - Monday, January 5, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. at the Administrative Center

VI.A.2. Finance/Personnel Committee Meeting Minutes of December 1, 2025

VI.A.3. Disposal/Sale of Old Band Uniforms

VI.A.4. Request for Four (4.0) FTE Special Education Classroom Teacher Assistants at Gates Elementary School

VI.A.5. Review of the Following Revisions to IASB PRESS Board Policies:

VI.A.5.a. 2:120 Board of Education - Board Member Development

VI.A.5.b. 2:150 Board of Education - Committees

VI.A.5.c. 2:270 Board of Education - Discrimination and Harassment on the Basis of Race, Color, and National Origin Prohibited

VI.A.5.d. 4:10 Operational Services - Fiscal and Business Management

VI.A.5.e. 4:30 Operational Services - Revenue and Investments

VI.A.5.f. 4:80 Operational Services - Accounting and Audits

VI.A.5.g. 4:140 Operational Services - Waiver of Student Fees

VI.A.5.h. 4:190 Operational Services - Targeted School Violence Prevention Program

VI.A.5.i. 5:10 Personnel - Equal Employment Opportunity and Minority Recruitment

VI.A.5.j. 5:90 Personnel - Abused and Neglected Child Reporting

VI.A.5.k. 5:100 Personnel - Staff Development Program

VI.A.5.l. 5:190 Professional Personnel - Teacher Qualifications

VI.A.5.m. 5:200 Professional Personnel - Terms and Conditions of Employment and Dismissal

VI.A.5.n. 5:280 Educational Support Personnel - Duties and Qualifications

VI.A.5.o. 5:300 Educational Support Personnel - Schedules and Employment Year

VI.A.5.p. 6:20 Instruction - School Year Calendar and Day

VI.A.5.q. 6:40 Instruction - Curriculum Development

VI.A.5.r. 6:60 Instruction - Curriculum Content

VI.A.5.s. 6:130 Instruction - Program for the Gifted

VI.A.5.t. 6:160 Instruction - English Learners

VI.A.5.u. 6:210 Instruction - Instructional Materials

VI.A.5.v. 6:260 Instruction - Complaints about Curriculum, Instructional Materials, and Programs

VI.A.5.w. 6:280 Instruction - Grading and Promotion

VI.A.5.x. 6:300 Instruction - Graduation Requirements

VI.A.5.y. 6:310 Instruction - High School Credit for Non-District Experiences; Course Substitutions; Re-Entering Students

VI.A.5.z. 6:315 Instruction - High School Credit for Students in Grade 7 or 8

VI.A.5.aa. 6:320 Instruction - High School Credit for Proficiency

VI.A.5.ab. 7:10 Students - Equal Educational Opportunities

VI.A.5.ac. 7:70 Students - Attendance and Truancy

VI.A.5.ad. 7:150 Students - Agency and Police Interviews

VI.A.5.ae. 7:180 Students - Prevention of and Response to Bullying, Intimidation, and Harrassment

VI.A.5.af. 7:190 Students - Student Behavior

VI.A.5.ag. 7:290 Students - Suicide and Depression Awareness and Prevention

VI.A.5.ah. 7:310 Students - Restrictions on Publications; Elementary Schools

VI.A.5.ai. 7:315 Students - Restrictions on Publications; High Schools

VI.A.5.aj. 7:340 Students - Student Records

VI.A.5.ak. 8:30 Community Relations - Visitors to and Conduct on School Property

VI.B. Action Items: 

VI.B.1. Motion to Approve the Resolution for Disposal/Sale of Personal Items (Old Band Uniforms)

VI.B.2. Motion to Approve the Following Revisions to IASB PRESS Board Policies:

VI.B.2.a. 2:120 Board of Education - Board Member Development

VI.B.2.b. 2:150 Board of Education - Committees

VI.B.2.c. 2:270 Board of Education - Discrimination and Harassment on the Basis of Race, Color, and National Origin Prohibited

VI.B.2.d. 4:10 Operational Services - Fiscal and Business Management

VI.B.2.e. 4:30 Operational Services - Revenue and Investments

VI.B.2.f. 4:80 Operational Services - Accounting and Audits

VI.B.2.g. 4:140 Operational Services - Waiver of Student Fees

VI.B.2.h. 4:190 Operational Services - Targeted School Violence Prevention Program

VI.B.2.i. 5:10 Personnel - Equal Employment Opportunity and Minority Recruitment

VI.B.2.j. 5:90 Personnel - Abused and Neglected Child Reporting

VI.B.2.k. 5:100 Personnel - Staff Development Program

VI.B.2.l. 5:190 Professional Personnel - Teacher Qualifications

VI.B.2.m. 5:200 Professional Personnel - Terms and Conditions of Employment and Dismissal

VI.B.2.n. 5:280 Educational Support Personnel - Duties and Qualifications

VI.B.2.o. 5:300 Educational Support Personnel - Schedules and Employment Year

VI.B.2.p. 6:20 Instruction - School Year Calendar and Day

VI.B.2.q. 6:40 Instruction - Curriculum Development

VI.B.2.r. 6:60 Instruction - Curriculum Content

VI.B.2.s. 6:130 Instruction - Program for the Gifted

VI.B.2.t. 6:160 Instruction - English Learners

VI.B.2.u. 6:210 Instruction - Instructional Materials

VI.B.2.v. 6:260 Instruction - Complaints about Curriculum, Instructional Materials, and Programs

VI.B.2.w. 6:280 Instruction - Grading and Promotion

VI.B.2.x. 6:300 Instruction - Graduation Requirements

VI.B.2.y. 6:310 Instruction - High School Credit for Non-District Experiences; Course Substitutions; Re-Entering Students

VI.B.2.z. 6:315 Instruction - High School Credit for Students in Grade 7 or 8

VI.B.2.aa. 6:320 Instruction - High School Credit for Proficiency

VI.B.2.ab. 7:10 Students - Equal Educational Opportunities

VI.B.2.ac. 7:70 Students - Attendance and Truancy

VI.B.2.ad. 7:150 Students - Agency and Police Interviews

VI.B.2.ae. 7:180 Students - Prevention of and Response to Bullying, Intimidation, and Harrassment

VI.B.2.af. 7:190 Students - Student Behavior

VI.B.2.ag. 7:290 Students - Suicide and Depression Awareness and Prevention

VI.B.2.ah. 7:310 Students - Restrictions on Publications; Elementary Schools

VI.B.2.ai. 7:315 Students - Restrictions on Publications; High Schools

VI.B.2.aj. 7:340 Students - Student Records

VI.B.2.ak. 8:30 Community Relations - Visitors to and Conduct on School Property

VII. Curriculum and Programs Committee, Saul Olivas, Chair

VII.A. Informational/Discussion Items:

VII.A.1. Next Curriculum Committee Meeting - Monday, December 15, 2025 and Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. at the Administrative Center

VII.B. Action Items:  None

VIII. Building & Grounds Committee, Judd Lofchie, Chair, met December 1, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at the Administrative Center

VIII.A. Informational/Discussion Items:

VIII.A.1. Next Building & Grounds Committee Meeting - Monday, January 5, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. at the Administrative Center

VIII.A.2. Building & Grounds Committee Meeting Minutes of December 1, 2025

VIII.A.3. 2026 Door Replacement Bid Results

VIII.A.4. 2026 Trane Turnkey HVAC Project

VIII.A.5. Trane EAHS Chiller Rebuild

VIII.A.6. Trane PM Chiller Maintenance Contract

VIII.A.7. 2026 Roof Replacement Bid Results

VIII.A.8. 2026 Tuckpointing Bid Results

VIII.A.9. District Safety and Security Updates

VIII.A.10. Resolution for the Sale/Disposal of Personal Property-HS Hazardous Waste

VIII.A.11. Work Order Summary

VIII.B. Action Item:  

VIII.B.1. Motion to Reject Base #1 and #2 for the Lite Construction Inc. Door Replacement Project and Accept Bid #3 in the Amount of $37,900

VIII.B.2. Motion to Approve the Purchase of Turnkey Renewal Services through the Omnia Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Trane Technologies in the Amount of $910,000

VIII.B.3. Motion to Approve the Purchase of East High School Chiller Mechanical Renewal through the Omnia Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Trane Technologies in the Amount of $309,750

VIII.B.4. Motion to Approve the Purchase of a 3-Year Preventative Maintenance Contract for the District's Trane Chillers through the Omnia Cooperative Purchasing Agreement in the Amount of $495,000

VIII.B.5. Motion to Approve Roof Replacement Base Bid #1 and #2 from Adler Roofing & Sheet Metal, Inc. in the Amount of $818,500

VIII.B.6. Motion to Approve the 2026 Tuckpointing Base Bid #1, #2 and Alternate Bid #1 from April Building Services, Inc. in the Amount of $542,700

VIII.B.7. Motion to Approve the Resolution for Disposal/Recycle of Personal Property (High School Hazardous Materials)

IX. Executive Session for the Purpose of Discussing Land Acquisition, Worker's Compensation, Negotiations and the Appointment, Employment, Performance, Compensation and Dismissal of a Specific Employee

X. Action Resulting from Executive Session

XI. Second Public Comments/Questions (20 Minutes)

XII. Informational Items, if any:

XII.A. FOIA

XIII. Adjournment