November 12, 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 November 12, 2026.

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

3. Pledge of Allegiance

4. Presentation

4.A. FHE Consulting (Billboard Proposal) — Jim Parrilli

5. 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.

6. Acceptance of Comments 

7. President's Report

7.A. Education Committee

7.B. Finance Committee

7.C. Policy Committee

7.D. Parent Advisory Committee

7.E. IASB Resolutions 

7.E.1) Discussion an Action on Proposed Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB) Constitutional Amendments and Resolution for Consideration at the 2026 IASB Delegate Assembly. 

8. Superintendent's Report

8.A. Administrative Updates

8.B. Academic Success Update

8.C. Multilingual Success Update

8.D. Student Services Update

8.E. Human Resources

8.F. FOIA Updates

8.F.1) Received and completed FOIA request from Jennifer Mitchell of the Economic Research Institute seeking salary information for various positions in public education, including job titles, number of employees per position, and average salaries.

8.F.2) Received and completed FOIA request from Traci Rule requesting records related to Board agenda item 11.F and the proposed expenditure of up to $781,851 for a new K–5 curriculum, including any emails or written correspondence between District administrators, Board members, curriculum staff, consultants, and/or the curriculum vendor concerning the proposed K-5 curriculum purchase. 

8.F.3) Received and completed FOIA request from Juan and Kyona Larenas seeking employment records for a former District 89 employee for the 2025–2026 school year, including employment dates, resignation documentation, compensation information, and any disciplinary or performance-related records.

8.F.4) Received and submitted FOIA request from Traci Rule of Traci For Change seeking information regarding Garfield Elementary School’s October 16, 2026, Walk-A-Thon fundraiser, including fundraising goals, use of donations for PBIS activities, cash-only donation procedures, financial oversight and accountability measures, district funding allocations, and reporting of funds collected and spent.

8.F.5) Received and submitted FOIA request from Jacob Plaza, Research Assistant for SEIU Local 73, seeking a current list of all District 89 employees, including names, job titles, departments, work locations, employment status, work hours, salary information, hire dates, and union representation, as well as copies of all current collective bargaining agreements.

8.F.6) Received and submitted FOIA request from Mark Johnson seeking a current employee directory or staff list for all District 89 employees, including district-level administrators, school-based personnel, and support staff, along with employee names, job titles, assigned schools or departments, work telephone numbers, extensions, and district-issued email addresses.

8.F.7) Received and submitted FOIA request from Mike Whitworth seeking historical student enrollment records for three individuals who may have attended District 89 schools during the 1950s–1960s, including Melvin W. Wells, Raymond B. Wells, and Harold L. Wells, to confirm enrollment, schools attended, years of attendance, grade-level placement, and any available directory-level administrative records.

8.F.8) Received and completed a FOIA request from Abbas Khan requesting purchase records from January 1, 2022, to the present, including vendor names, purchase descriptions, transaction dates, and total amounts paid, excluding payroll records.

8.F.9) Received and completed a FOIA request from Barbara Biasi requesting collective bargaining agreements between District 89 and the Maywood Education Association from 2001 through 2019, including any amendments, memoranda of understanding, extensions, and associated teacher salary schedules.

9. Old Business

10. New Business

10.A. First Read of Policies: 2:150 Committees, 4:80 Accounting and Audits, 4:110 Transportation, 5:10 Equal and Equitable Employment Opportunity and Recruitment, 5:80 Court Duty, 5:100 Staff Development Program, 5:120 Employee Ethics; Code of Professional Conduct; and Conflict of Interest, 7:270 Administering Medicines to Students, 7:290 Suicide and Depression Awareness and Prevention 

11. Motion to approve the Consent Agenda

11.A. Approval of Meeting Minutes

11.A.1) October 15, 2026, Regular Board Meeting Open Session

11.A.2) October 15, 2026, Regular Board Meeting Closed Session

11.B. Approval of Personnel Items

11.B.1) Appointment of Certified Personnel

11.B.2) Certified Resignations

11.B.3) Certified Request for Leaves

11.B.4) Certified Transfers

11.B.5) Certified Retirees

11.B.6) Termination of Employees

11.B.7) Educational Support Personnel Transactions

11.B.8) Volunteers/Student Teachers

11.B.9) Salary Adjustments/Title Change

11.B.10) Removal of Tenure Teachers

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

11.B.12) Stipend Based Appointments

11.C. Approval of Bills

11.D. Approval of Payroll 

11.E. Approval of Policies for Second Read: 2:230 Public Participation at Board of Education Meetings and Petitions to the Board, 2:30 District Elections, 3:40 Superintendent, 3:50 Administrative Personnel Other Than the Superintendent, 3:70 Succession of Authority, 4:120 Food Services, 4:175 Convicted Child Sex Offender; Screening; Notifications, 5:110 Recognition for Service, 5:140 Solicitations by or From Staff, 5:185 Family and Medical Leave, 5:240 Suspension, 5:40 Communicable and Chronic Infectious Disease, 5:70 Religious
Holidays, 6:100 Using Animals in the Educational Program, 6:190 Extracurricular and Co-Curricular Activities, 6:70 Teaching About Religions, 6:80 Teaching and Controversial Issues, 7:30 Student Assignment, 7:345 Use of Educational Technologies, Student Data Privacy and Security, 7:80 Release Time
for Religious Instruction/Observance, 8:70 Accommodating Individuals with Disabilities, 8:100 Relations with Other Organizations and Agencies

11.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 if any Board Members have any questions or comments."

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

The motion was declared____________________.

12. Motion to approve the purchase of property, liability, and workers' compensation insurance from Illinois Counties Risk Management Trust at a total cost of $982,283.00
A motion was made by __________________, seconded by ________________, to approve the purchase of property, liability, and workers' compensation insurance from Illinois Counties Risk Management Trust at a total cost of $982,283.00.

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

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

The motion was declared_________________. 

13.  Motion to approve the 4.7% renewal of district medical/dental/life insurance with BCBS-IL and Alliant as broker.
A motion was made by ___________________, seconded by ________________, to approve the 4.7% renewal of district medical/dental/life insurance with BCBS-IL and Alliant as a broker. 

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

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

The motion was declared ______________________. 

14. Motion to approve the use of $50,000.00 School Maintenance Grant from ISBE to make necessary HVAC updates at Van Buren and 8th Ave Facilities.
A motion was made by ______________________, seconded by ________________, to approve the $50,000.00 School Maintenance Grant for building repairs at Van Buren and 8t Ave Facilities. 

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

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

The motion was declared __________________. 

15. Motion to approve resolution #26-27-R05 approving the transfer of funds from the operations and maintenance fund to the certificate fund established for the purpose of paying debt service on the General Obligation Debt Certificates (Limited Tax), Series 2020. 
A motion was made by _______________, seconded by ______________, to approve resolution #26-27-R05 approving the transfer of funds from the operations and maintenance fund to the certificate fund established for the purpose of paying debt service on the General Obligation Debt Certificates (Limited Tax), Series 2020.

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

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

The motion was declared ___________________. 

16. Motion to approve resolution #R26-27-R06 approving the transfer of funds from the operations and maintenance fund to the bond and interest fund established for the purpose of paying debt service on the District's Taxable General Obligation Bonds (Alternate Revenue Source), Series 2010C. 
A motion was made by _________________, seconded by ___________________, to approve resolution #R26-27-R06 approving the transfer of funds from the operations and maintenance fun to the bond and interest fund established for the purpose of paying debt service on the District's Taxable  General Obligation Bonds (Alternate Revenue Source), Series 2010C.

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

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

The motion was declared ___________________. 

17. Motion to approve resolution #R26-27-R07 abating the tax heretofore levied for the year 2026 to pay debt service on the District's Taxable General Obligation Bonds (Alternate Revenue Source), Series 2010C (Qualified Zone Academy Bonds). 
A motion was made by _______________, seconded by__________________, to approve resolution #R26-27-R07 abating the tax heretofore levied for the year 2026 to pay debt service on the District's Taxable General Obligation Bonds (Alternate Revenue Source), Series 2010C (Qualified Zone Academy Bonds). 

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

When the question was called, the following vote resulted:
Scott___ Macias___ Giron___ Parker___ Cervone___ Cianio___ Williams____

The motion was declared ___________________. 

18. Motion to approve Resolution #R26-27-08 Estimating Amounts for the 2026 Aggregate Tax Levy. 
A motion was made by _________________, seconded by ______________, to approve Resolution #R26-27-08 Estimating Amounts for the 2026 Aggregate Tax Levy. 

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

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

The motion was declared ________________. 

19. Motion to approve the 9 Applications for approval for the Decennial Health/Life Safety Survey to be submitted to the Illinois Board of Education. 
A motion was made by ______________, seconded by _____________, to approve the 9 Applications for approval for the Decennial Health/Life Safety Survey to be submitted to the Illinois Board of Education.

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

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

The question was declared ___________________. 

20. 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:

20.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 ______________.

21. 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 _____________.

22. Action Taken As A Result of Closed Session:

22.A. Motion to approve termination of employee #48364, as discussed in closed session. 
A motion was made by ___________, seconded by ____________________, to approve termination of employee #48364, as discussed in closed session. 

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

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

The motion was declared____________________.

23. 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________________.