February 19, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting

1. The Regular Board Meeting of the Board of Education of School District 89 Maywood - Melrose Park - Broadview will come to order at _________ p.m. on February 19, 2026.

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Roll Call
          Upon roll call, the following members responded as present:
          Scott___ Macias___ Giron___ Parker___ Cervone___ Ciancio___ Williams___

4. Recognitions 

4.A. Read, Grow, and Shine with District 89 Art Contest Winner 

4.B. Spelling Bee Winners

5. Presentation

5.A. State of the District Address

6. President's Report

6.A. Education Committee

6.B. Finance Committee

6.C. Policy Committee

6.D. Parent Advisory Committee

6.E. IASB Resolutions Update

7. Superintendent's Report

7.A. Administrative Update

7.B. Teaching and Learning Update

7.C. Bilingual Program Update

7.D. Student Services Update

7.E. Human Resources Update

7.F. FOIA Updates

7.F.1) Received and completed FOIA request from Owen Wang, of West Cook News requesting copies of all active full-time aide contracts/collective bargaining agreements. 

7.F.2) Received and completed FOIA request from Enrique Campos, from Painters District Council #14, requesting copies of any purchase orders or invoices for paint made by the School District that exceeded $1,000 within the past five (5) years. 

7.F.3) Received and completed FOIA request from Owen Wang, of West Cook News requesting copies of all vendor contracts over $1,000 for the current school fiscal year. 

7.F.4) Received and completed FOIA request from Dawn Williams, requesting specific information on Washington Dual Language Academy, the PTO and a particular individual, covering the period from August 1, 2015, to June 30, 2018. 

7.F.5) Received and completed FOIA request from Oshea Smith, requesting an electronic summary of a purchase orders issued by District 89 from July 1, 2025, through November 30, 2025.

7.F.6) Received and completed FOIA request from Sheila Johnson, requesting access to records and information related to student transportation services provided by the district for students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and students eligible under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act. 

7.F.7) Received and completed FOIA request from Dawn Williams, requesting specific information on Washington Dual Language Academy and the PTO between covering the period from August 1, 2015, to June 30, 2018.

8. Old Business

9. New Business

10. Motion to approve the Consent Agenda

10.A. Approval of Meeting Minutes

10.A.1) November 13, 2025, Regular Board Meeting Closed Session

10.A.2) December 11, 2025, Regular Board Meeting Open Session

10.B. Approval of Personnel Items

10.B.1) Appointment of Certified Personnel

10.B.2) Certified Resignations

10.B.3) Certified Request for Leaves

10.B.4) Certified Transfers

10.B.5) Certified Retirees

10.B.6) Termination of Employees

10.B.7) Educational Support Personnel Transactions

10.B.8) Volunteers/Student Teachers

10.B.9) Salary Adjustments/Title Change

10.B.10) Removal of Tenure Teachers

10.B.11) Non-Renewal of Probationary Teachers

10.B.12) Stipend Based Appointments

10.C. Approval of Bills

10.D. Approval of Payroll

10.E. Approval of Overnight Field Trip

10.F. Motion: I move that the Board of Education approve the Consent Agenda.

A motion was made by ____________, seconded by _______________, to approve the Consent Agenda. 

"The Board President asked for discussion."

When the question was called, the following vote resulted:
Scott____ Macias___ Giron___ Parker____ Cervone ___ Ciancio____ Williams____

The motion was declared____________________.

11. Motion to approve the Strategic Plan with West40 not to exceed $35,000.
A motion was made by __________________, seconded by _________________, to approve the Strategic Plan with West40 not to exceed $35,000.

"The Board President asked if any Board Members have any questions or concerns."

When the question was called, the following vote resulted:
Scott___ Macias___ Giron___ Parker___ Cervone___ Ciancio___ Williams___

The motion was declared _______________________. 

12. Retire to Closed Session
A motion was made by _______________, seconded by _______________, that the Board retire into Closed Session at ______________ p.m. for the purpose of:

12.A. The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of  specific employees, specific individuals who serve as independent contractors in a park, recreational, or educational setting, or specific volunteers of the public body or legal counsel for the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee, a specific individual who serves as an independent contractor in a park, recreational, or educational setting, or a volunteer of the public body or against legal counsel for the public body to determine its validity. 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 with this Act. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1). 

When the question was called, the following vote resulted:
Scott___ Macias___ Giron___ Parker___ Cervone___ Ciancio___ Williams___

The motion was declared ______________.

13. Board to Reconvene to Open Session
A motion was made by _______________, seconded by ______________, to reconvene the Regular Meeting of the Board of Education at __________ p.m.

When the question was called, the following vote resulted:
Scott ___  Macias ___ Giron___ Parker____ Cervone ___ Ciancio ___ Williams ___

The motion was declared _____________.

14. Action Taken as a Result of Closed Session:

14.A. Motion to approve Dr. Lori D. Bein as the Interim Director of Human Resources at a salary not to exceed $60,000, as discussed in closed session. 
A motion was made by ________________, seconded by _______________, to approve Dr. Lori D. Bein as the Interim Director of Human Resources at a salary not to exceed $60,000, as discussed in closed session.

"The Board President asked if any Board Members have any questions or concerns."

When the question was called, the following vote resulted:
Scott___ Macias___Giron___ Parker___ Cervone___ Ciancio___ Williams___

The motion was declared ___________________.

14.B. Motion to approve the July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2029, Superintendent's Employment Agreement, as discussed in closed session.  
A motion was made by _______________________, seconded by ___________________, to approve the July 1, 2026–June 30, 2029, Superintendent's Employment Agreement, as discussed in closed session. 

"The Board President asked if any Board Members have any questions or concerns."

When the question was called, the following vote resulted:
Scott___ Macias___ Giron___ Parker___Cervone___ Ciancio___ Williams___

The motion was declared ____________________. 

15. Statement Regarding Public Comment
If you intend to speak, please fill out a "Questions and Comments Form" and present it to the Superintendent's Executive Administrative Assistant at this time. Please remain seated until you are called. Comments will be limited to three minutes.

16. Acceptance of Comments 

17. Motion for Adjournment 
Motion:  I move that the Regular Meeting of the Board of Education be adjourned.

A motion was made by _________________, seconded by __________________, that the Regular Meeting of the Board of Education be adjourned at ___________p.m.
 
When the question was called, the following vote resulted: 
Scott___  Macias___ Giron___ Parker____ Cervone ___ Ciancio___ Williams____
        
The motion was declared________________.