December 16, 2025 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting

1. Roll Call (7:00 p.m.)

2. Pledge of Allegiance/Student Recognition

3. Staff Recognition

4. Truth in Taxation Public Hearing

5. Life Safety Public Hearing

6. Changes/Deletions to the Agenda

7. Statements from Visitors
The President will recognize members of the audience who wish to make a brief statement to the Board regarding any items listed on the agenda. The Board will take all statements under advisement without discussion.

8. Communications

8.1. Commercial Communications

8.2. Regular Communications

9. FOIA Requests 

10. Board Committee Reports

10.1. Niles Township District for Special Education #807

10.2. Village of Skokie-Morton Grove

10.3. ED-RED

10.4. Subcommittee Reports

11. Administrative Reports

11.1. School and District Updates

11.2. Strategic Plan 2020-26 Review:  District Snapshot

12. New Business

12.1. Policy First Read Review (PRESS Issue 120 October 2025)

13. Old Business

14. Consent Agenda
It is recommended that the consent agenda for December 16, 2025 be approved as listed.

14.1. Approval of Minutes

14.1.1. Regular Minutes - November 18, 2025

14.1.2. Closed Session Minutes - November 18, 2025

14.1.3. Special Meeting Minutes - December 2, 2025

14.1.4. Closed Session Minutes - December 2, 2025

14.2. Payment of Bills dated November 30, 2025 in the amount of $1,083,383.38.

14.3. Personnel

14.4. Approve the following policies as first read: 2:120; 2:150; 2:270; 5:100; 6:20; 6:40; 6:60; 6:130; 6:135; 6:160; 6:210; 6:220; 6:235; 6:240; 6:260; 6:270; 6:280; 7:310; 8:30; and 8:100

14.5. Approve the following policies as first read: 3:10; 3:50; 3:60; 5:10; 5:20; 5:120; 5:185; 5:190; 5:200; 5:200; 5:280: 5:300; and 7:10

14.6. Approve the following policies as first read: 4:170; 4:190; 5:90; 6:140; 7:70; 7:130; 7:140; 7:150; 7:180; 7:190; 7:250; 7:290; and 7:340

14.7. Approve the following policies as first read: 4:10; 4:30; 4:80; 4:110; 4:140; 4:150; and 4:160

14.8. Approve School Fees for the 2026-27 School Year 
It is recommended that the school fees for the 2026-27 school year be approved as presented.  

14.9. Resolution Authorizing the Adoption of the Levy for the 2025 Levy Year 
Approve the amounts to be levied for the year 2025 on the equalized assessed value for all taxable property within School District 69, Cook County, Illinois and authorize the President and Secretary of this Board to sign and file the Certification of Tax Levy, including the foregoing amounts and purposes with the Clerk of Cook County. 

14.10. Resolution Authorizing Reduction of Certain Fund Levies for the 2025 Levy Year 
Approve the resolution titled "Resolution to Instruct the County Clerk How to Apportion 2025 Tax Levy Extension Reductions for Skokie School District #69, Cook County, Illinois" as presented by the Superintendent, and that the President and Secretary be authorized to sign the resolution on behalf of the Board.  

14.11. Resolution Authorizing Parking Lot Repairs and Plumbing Work to Be Funded with Proceeds of School Fire Prevention and Life Safety Bonds
Approve the Resolution as presented by the Superintendent, and that the President and Secretary be authorized to sign the resolution on behalf of the Board.  

14.12. Donations for Community Schools
Pursuant to Board Policy 8:80, accept donations from The District 69 PTO (for Thanksgiving Meals); Skokie Community Foundation (for Health Vouchers); the Japanese Chamber of Commerce & Industry for Chicago (JCCC) Foundation, and the Anonymous donation of $2,000. 

15. Comments from Visitors
The President will recognize members of the audience who wish to make comments to the Board regarding any topics related to School or District business. The Board will take all comments under advisement without discussion. If a member of the public raises an issue or concern that requires follow-up, the Board President or Superintendent will do so in a timely manner.

16. Future Meeting Dates

16.1. Facilities and Finance Subcommittee Meeting — Monday, January 12, 2026 - 4:00 p.m. - Maier Administration Center Board Room 5050 Madison St. Skokie, IL 60077 

16.2. Regular Meeting of the Board of Education - Tuesday, January 20, 2026 - 6:00 p.m. - Maier Administration Center Board Room 5050 Madison St. Skokie, IL 60077 

16.3. ED-Red Legislative Dinner - Monday, January 26, 2026 - 5:00 p.m. - Stevenson High School, 1 Stevenson Dr, Lincolnshire, IL

16.4. Governing Board of NTDSE #807 -  Wednesday, January 28, 2026 - 6:00 p.m. - Molloy Education Center, 8701 Menard Ave, Morton Grove IL 60053

16.5. Committee of the Whole Meeting - Tuesday, February 3, 2026 - 6:00 p.m. - Maier Administration Center Board Room 5050 Madison St. Skokie, IL 60077

17. Closed Session
It is recommended that the Board move into closed session to consider information regarding the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body or legal counsel for the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee of the public body or against legal counsel for the public body to determine its validity; collective negotiating matters between the public body and its employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees; student disciplinary cases; and litigation, when an action against, affecting or on behalf of the particular public body has been filed and is pending before a court or administrative tribunal, or when the public body finds that an action is probable or imminent, in which case the basis for the finding shall be recorded and entered into the minutes of the closed meeting. 

18. Adjournment