June 18, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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I. Call to Order
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II. Pledge of Allegiance
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III. Roll Call
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IV. Consent Agenda **
Description:
Minutes of regular meeting held May 21, 2026
Minutes of closed meeting held May 21, 2026 June Bills Payable May Treasurer's Report Destruction of closed meeting audio recording from December 19, 2024 |
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V. Superintendent’s Report – Recognition and Informational Items
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V.A. Student Board Representative - Welcome Bartek and Thank you Izzy
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I am pleased to welcome Bartek Chrupek, the 2026/27 Student Board Representative. Bartek will be shadowing Izzy this month. His first student board report will be presented at the July meeting. We are so happy to have Bartek here with us tonight and are looking forward to an exciting school year ahead! |
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V.B. Educator of the Year
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Gayle Richards will be in attendance to be recognized for her accomplishments in being GCHS's 2025-26 Educator of the Year.
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V.C. Athletic/Activity Accomplishments
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Assistant Principal, Dr. Nate Miller and Athletic Director, Dave Behm will be in attendance to share highlights for the spring athletic and activity seasons.
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V.D. Principal's Report
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Mr. Schoell will give his monthly Principal’s Report.
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V.E. Student Representative's Report
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Izzy Ellington will provide her monthly report.
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VI. Public Comment
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VII. Superintendent’s Report – Action Items
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VII.A. Girl's Wrestling **
Description:
Dave Behm, Athletic Director, will present a proposal to officially distinguish Girl’s Wrestling from Wrestling. This proposal establishes a Girl’s Wrestling program with a head coach and an assistant coach.
Recommend approval of the Girl's Wrestling program as presented. |
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VII.B. School Board Policy Recommendations **
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I am recommending changes to the following School Board Policies based on Direction from the Illinois Association of School Boards and legal counsel: Section 400 Operational Services Section 500 Personnel Section 600 Instruction The PRESS Update Memo is included to provide supporting information for all proposed changes. Policies with non-material changes, including those with legal reference and footnote updates only, will be modified administratively and are not presented for change. |
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VII.C. School Psychologist Professional Services Agreement with Milestones Speech & Sped Services **
Description:
Tina Sonders, Director of Special Education, is requesting the approval of a professional services agreement with Milestones Speech & Sped Services, LLC. This contract approval will fill one of the currently open school psychologist positions for the 2026-27 school year. The contracted school psychologist meets all posted certification requirements and will assume full school psychologist responsibilities as a 1.0 FTE member of Grant’s Red Teams. The individual will work up to five (5) days per week, totaling 37.5 - 42.5 hours per week, with the district paying $95.00 per hour only for hours worked.
Recommend Approval of the School Psychologist Professional Services Agreement as presented. |
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VII.D. School Psychologist Professional Services Agreement with Accountable School Staffing **
Description:
Tina Sonders, Director of Special Education, is requesting the approval of a professional services agreement with Accountable School Staffing. This contract approval will fill one of the currently open school psychologist positions for the 2026-27 school year. The contracted school psychologist meets all posted certification requirements and will assume full school psychologist responsibilities as a 1.0 FTE member of Grant’s Red Teams. The individual will work up to five (5) days per week, with the district paying $95.00 per hour only for hours worked.
Recommend Approval of the School Psychologist Professional Services Agreement as presented. |
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VII.E. Lake County Sheriff Reciprocal Reporting Agreement **
Description:
The district has been in discussion with the Lake County Sheriff’s Office regarding updating our Reciprocal Reporting Agreement. The agreement reflects the District’s continued collaboration with public entities to strengthen services provided, in this case, reinforcing safety procedures. The proposed Reciprocal Reporting Agreement is being provided for your review.
Recommend Approval of the Lake County Sheriff’s Reciprocal Reporting Agreement as presented.
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VII.F. Community Youth Network Counseling Support 2026/27 **
Description:
The Community Youth Network (CYN) Counseling Center is a Lake County nonprofit community counseling agency. They are a comprehensive mental health center that provides counseling, assessment, specialized treatment, prevention programs, case work services, and community education. We have partnered with CYN in past years to provide mental health support to students in need and assist us in proactively providing mental health support. CYN will designate a social worker to be on campus one day per week to run social-emotional groups based on identified needs, as well as provide additional support for struggling students and students in crisis.
Recommend approval of a one-year agreement for CYN to provide one day counseling services per week at a cost of $14,500.00. |
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VII.G. Athletic Personnel Recommendations **
Description:
A complete list of all fall, winter, and spring coaches is provided to the Board for approval by Dave Behm, Athletic Director. Individual positions that remain open will continue to be recommended to the Board individually as they are vetted throughout the year, leading up to each season.
Recommend approval of the Athletic Personnel as presented. |
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VII.H. Overnight Travel **
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The Cross-Country Team is requesting to travel to Peoria from September 11 to September 12 for the First to the Finish Cross Country Invitational. Approximately 35-50 student-athletes will attend with three (3) coaches and one (1) adult chaperone. The cost of the trip, approximately $5,000, will be paid with student activity funds, with students responsible for the cost of one meal.
The Dance Team is requesting to travel to the Dance Team Union overnight camp at Illinois State University, in Bloomington, Illinois, June 23-25. Approximately 20 students-athletes will attend, in addition to 4 coaches. Interested families will cover the cost of $460 to participate.
Recommend approval of the overnight travel requests for Cross Country and Dance as presented. |
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VII.I. Personnel **
Description:
Recommend the employment of the following individuals:
Recommend accepting the resignation letters from the following individuals:
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VIII. Business Affairs
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VIII.A. Collective Liability Cooperative (CLIC) Worker’s Compensation and Property/Casualty/Liability Renewal **
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We received our renewal for workers’ compensation as well as the property/casualty/liability insurance through the Collective Liability Insurance Cooperative (CLIC). Worker’s Compensation shows an increase of 28.6%. Our experience modification factor rose from 1.18 to 1.25, and our total payrolls also increased. In addition, we’ve had a rise in claims, so the premiums also increase. The liability/property package is increasing .9%, tied to increases in the loss funds for the insurance package. We have had minimal claims in our property casualty which is why we’re seeing such good rates there. We are recommending continuing to purchase Excess Cyber Liability as well.
Recommend approval of the Workers’ Compensation and Liability/Property Insurance renewal as presented. |
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VIII.B. Accounting Transfer from Operations and Maintenance Fund to Capital Projects **
Description:
As part of the 2025/2026 budget, a transfer from the Operations and Maintenance Fund to pay for one-time facility renovation and upgrade expenses is needed. This resolution explains the $900,000 accounting transfer from O&M to Capital Projects. These funds were used to pay for the final bills for the tennis court project.
Recommend approval of Resolution for Fund Transfer from Operations and Maintenance to Capital Projects.
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VIII.C. 2026/27 Tentative Budget Presentation
Description:
Beth Reich will have the Tentative Budget Presentation for 2026/27.
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IX. Other Business
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X. Closed Session
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X.A. Student disciplinary cases 5 ILCS 120/2 (c)(9) **
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X.B. Other matters relating to individual students 5 ILCS 120/2 (c)(10) **
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X.C. The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees. 5 ILCS 120/2 (c)(1) **
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XI. Action items from closed session discussion
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XI.A. Potential Board action regarding personnel and compensation **
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XI.B. Potential Board action regarding matters relating to individual students **
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XI.C. Potential Board action regarding matters relating to specific employees **
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XII. Adjourn
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