May 11, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting

Description:  To discuss in closed session and to take action in open session:

Description:  It is my recommendation that the Board approve the agenda for the regular meeting of the Board of Education of Wilmington Community School District No. 209-U, for Monday, May 11, 2026.

Description:  It is my recommendation that you approve the following minutes as presented:

Description:  It is my recommendation that you approve the Building Principals', Technology Coordinator's, Curriculum Director's, and Superintendent's Reports, as presented.

Description:  Mrs. Beth Norman
Mr. Kevin Mikuce
Mr. Adam Spicer
Mr. Scott Maupin

Description:  Mr. Mark Langusch

Description:  Mr. Matt Swick

Description:  Mr. Kevin Feeney

Reference VI-B. - Superintendent’s Report
1.         FOIA Requests:
            1. Mr. Swick received a Freedom of Information Request the afternoon of March 16^th, 2026 from Mr. Tony Seminary, Vice-President of Teamsters Local 179, requesting the contract between the School District and Yellow Bus Group of America. Mr. Swick responded on March 17^th, stating that the district has not yet received a final, signed contract. Mr.  Seminary responded and asked if there was an expected date that the contract would be signed. Mr. Swick responded that he was unsure of the exact date, but hoped it would be signed within the next week or two. Following Mr. Swick’s response, Mr. Seminary submitted another email containing supplemental commentary on the issue. On April 20^th, Mr. Seminary followed up on his request for the signed contract. Mr. Swick responded that we still did not have a signed contract, but that he would share it with him as soon as it is available.
2.         Dates to Remember:
            May 11-14..............BookFair, SIS Library
            May 13..................WHS Spring Concert, WHS Main Gym, 6:30pm
            May 14..................SIS Art Show in the SIS Library, 5:30-7:30pm
            May 14..................5^th Grade Band Concert, SIS Gym, 6:30pm
            May 15..................WHS Graduation, WHS Main Gym, 7pm
            May 19..................WMS Spring Concert, WMS Gym, 6:30pm
            May 22..................Wildcat Cabaret, WHS Cafetorium, 6pm
            May 25..................Memorial Day - No School
            May 27-29..............WHS Semester Exams
May 28..................WMS Promotion, WHS Main Gym, 6pm
May 29..................Field day! / Last Day of Student Attendance
June 1.................. Last Day of Teacher Attendance
June 8...................Board Meeting Closed 6pm, Open-6:30pm
           
 
3. As a reminder, the IASA/IASB/IASBO Joint Annual Conference is November 20-22, 2026 in Chicago. Please indicate on the sign-up sheet whether or not you plan on attending.

4. The preliminary 2026 IMRF Rate is 15.17%, and the final rate will be available later on this year.

5. SOWIC Resolution

6. Lease Agreement with SOWIC
 

Description:  It is my recommendation that you approve the Treasurer's Report for the month of May 2026, as presented.

Description:  It is my recommendation that you approve the bills and payroll for the month of April and May 2026, as presented.

Description:  It is my recommendation that you approve the Imprest Fund checks as presented, for the month of April 2026

Description:  It is my recommendation that you approve the Monthly Financial Report as presented, for April 2026.

Description:  It is my recommendation that you approve the Student Activity Fund Reports as presented, for April 2026.

Description:  It is my recommendation that you approve the following Additions to the Support Staff Substitute List for 2025-2026: None at this time.
 

Description:  It is my recommendation that you approve the following Fundraisers:

Description:  It is my recommendation that you approve the following Facility Use Requests:

Description:  It is my recommendation that you accept the following donations: None at this time.
 

Description:  It is my recommendation that you approve the following items for sale or disposal of property that is no longer needed for school purposes:  None at this time

Description:  It is my recommendation that you approve the First Reading of Board Policies as amended and
presented:
1.         6:30 Organization of Instruction
 

Description:  It is my recommendation that you approve the Second Reading of Board Policies as amended and
Presented during their first reading:
1.         2:200 Types of Board of Education Meetings
2.         2:220 Board of Education Meeting Procedure
3.         2:250 Access to District Public Records
4.         2:260 Uniform Grievance Procedure
5.         4:165 Awareness and Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse and Grooming Behaviors
6.         5:30 Hiring Process and Criteria
7.         5:250 Leaves of Absence
8.         5:330 Sick Days, Vacations, Holidays and Leaves
9.         6:65 Student Social and Emotional Development
10.       6:100 Using Animals in the Educational Program
11.       6:145 Migrant Students
12.       6:170 Title 1 Programs
13.       6:180 Extended Instructional Programs
14.       7:20 Harassment of Students Prohibited
15.       7:50 School Admissions and Student Transfers to/from Non-District Schools
16.       7:100 Health, Eye and Dental exams, Immunizations; and exclusion of students
17.       7:185 Teen Dating Violence Prohibited
18.       7:240 Conduct Code for Participants in Extracurricular/Co-Curricular Activities and                        Users of Parking Facilities
19.       7:260 Exemption from Physical Education
20.       7:300 Extracurricular Athletics
21.       8:90 Parent Organizations and Booster Clubs
22.       2:140-E Exhibit - Guidance for Board Member Communications including Email Use.
23.       7:220 Bus Conduct
24.       7:230 Misconduct by Students with Disabilities
25.       7:280 Communicable and Chronic Infectious Disease
 

Description:  It is my recommendation that you approve the participation and expenses for Mr. Feeney and Mr. Spicer to attend all ESIC Meetings and Conferences, whether in-state or out-of-state, between July 1, 2026 and June 30, 2027.
 

Description:  It is my recommendation that you approve the participation and expenses for Mr. Feeney and Mr. Spicer to attend NAFIS and FLISA (7002) Meetings and Conferences, whether in-state or out-of-state, July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027.
 

Description:  It is my recommendation that you approve the participation and expenses for Mr. Feeney and Mr. Spicer to attend the IASA meetings and conferences, whether in-state or out-of-state, between July 1, 2026 and June 30, 2027.
 

Description:  It is my recommendation that you approve the renewal of the annual agreement with Guardian Angel Community Services.
 

Description:  It is my recommendation that you approve Document 5-1-26: Reasonable Assurance for Substitutes and Part-Time Employees for the 2026-2027 School Year.  This is to notify substitute teachers and substitute support staff members of our reasonable assurance that their positions will be available to them for the 2026-2027 school year.  This includes substitute teachers, cafeteria workers, custodians, clerical workers and library aides.
 

Description:  There is a Motion to approve the following Consent Agenda Items as presented:

Description:  It is my recommendation that you approve the Consent Agenda Items.

Description:  Mr. Feeney supports the unpaid leave of absence request submitted by a Stevens Intermediate School 3^rd Grade Teacher, pursuant to Section 21.6 of the collective bargaining agreement, for health and hardship reasons related to family medical needs. Said leave shall be effective for the 2026-2027 school year, beginning on the first teacher attendance day of the school term and concluding on the last teacher attendance day of the school term, unless otherwise modified or terminated in accordance with Board policy and the collective bargaining agreement.
 

Description:  Mr. Feeneys supports Mr. Maupins Recommendation to employ a Building Trades Instructor at Wilmington High School for the 2026-2027 school year. Employment is pending compliance with all federal, state, and local guidelines.
 

Description:  Mr. Feeney Supports Mrs. Normans recommendation to employ a part-time library aide at Bruning Elementary School for the 2026-2027 school year. Employment is pending compliance with all federal, state, and local guidelines.
 

Description:  Mr. Feeney supports Mr. Spicer's recommendation to employ a Wilmington Middle School Library Aide for the 2026-2027 school year, effective August 10, 2026, for 190 contractual days per negotiated contract. Employment is pending compliance with all Federal, State and local guidelines

Description:  Mr. Feeney supports Mrs. Normans and Mr. Spicer's recommendation to employ a K-5 Permanent Substitute Teacher, a Permanent WMS/WHS Substitute Teacher and an English-Language Learner Interventionist for the 2026-2027 school year.

Description:  It is my recommendation that you approve our continued participation in the Regional Safe Schools Program. The rate will be $48/day for the 2026-2027 school year.
 

Description:  It is Mr. Feeney’s recommendation that the Board adopt a Board meeting calendar by amending Board Policy No. 2:200

Description:  It is Mr. Feeney’s recommendation that you approve an increase in substitute teacher compensation, setting the daily rate at $160 for regular substitute teachers and $195 for permanent substitute teachers, effective for the 2026-2027 school year. 
 

Description:  It is Mr. Feeney’s recommendation that you approve the 3-year lease agreement between SOWIC and the Wilmington School District for the educational space at Wilmington High School, consisting of approximately 20 rooms totaling 10,490 square feet at a monthly rate of $13,112.50 for Year 1, with a 3% annual increase applied to the monthly rate for Years 2 and 3.
 

Description:  It is Mr. Feeney’s recommendation that you approve the quote from Wolf’s Sealcoating, Inc. in the amount of $49,800 for the sealcoating, crack filling, and striping of the Wilmington High School parking lot.
 

Description:  It is Mr. Feeney’s recommendation that you approve the quote from Wolf’s Sealcoating, Inc. in the amount of $11,700 for the sealcoating and crack filling of the service road.  

 

Description:  Mr. Feeney supports the renewal of our contract with RELAY, formerly R&G Consultants, who provides our Medicaid billing, for the next three years (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2029).
 

Description:  It is Mr. Feeney’s recommendation that you approve Resolution 3-26: Designation of School Fund Depositories and Activity Fund Depositories

 

Description:  It is Mr. Feeney’s recommendation that you approve the Resolution from SOWIC approving and ratifying the 19^th revision of the Articles of Agreement for the Southern Will County Cooperative for Special Education.
 

Description:  DISCUSSION ITEMS - President's Prerogative

            Board Policy - Stephanie Southall and C.J. Dziuban                                                         

• 1st Reading of Board Policies
• 2^nd Reading of Board Policies

Facilities Update/Construction Committee - Terry Anderson, Chris Alberico and Tim    Cragg

            Foundation for Excellence - Tim Cragg

            Handbook Committee - Chris Alberico and Lauren Kempes

            IASB Delegate/Legislative Liaison - Peggy Kunz

            Negotiations Committee - Terry Anderson and Peggy Kunz

            TAB/Leadership Committee - Terry Anderson

            Three Rivers Governing Board - Lauren Kempes

            WILCO Board of Control - Peggy Kunz
 

Description:  None at this time.

Description:  To adjourn until the next scheduled meeting on June 8, 2026 at 6:30 P.M. Closed Session starts at 6:00 P.M. The budget amendment hearing will begin at 6:15 P.M., immediately followed by the E-Learning hearing.