January 20, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

1. Roll Call (6:00 p.m.)

2. 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; 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. 

3. Pledge of Allegiance/Student Recognition

4. Staff Recognition

5. Changes/Deletions to the Agenda

6. 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.

7. Communications

7.1. Commercial Communications

7.2. Regular Communications

8. FOIA Requests 

9. Board Committee Reports

9.1. Niles Township District for Special Education #807

9.2. Village of Skokie-Morton Grove

9.3. ED-RED

9.4. Subcommittee Reports

9.4.1. Facilities and Finance Meeting - January 12, 2026

10. Administrative Reports

10.1. School and District Updates

10.2. School District Calendar 2026-27 

11. New Business

11.1. District 69 Proclamation
It is recommended that the Board approve the proclamation affirming Skokie School District 69's Commitment to Creating an Environment of Belonging for All Students and Families.

12. Old Business

12.1. Policy Second and Final Read Review (PRESS Issue 120 October 2025)

13. Consent Agenda
It is recommended that the consent agenda for January 20, 2026 be approved as listed.

13.1. Approval of Minutes

13.1.1. Regular Minutes - December 16, 2025

13.1.2. Facilities and Finance Sub-Committee Meeting - January 12, 2026

13.2. Payment of Bills dated December 31, 2025 in the amount of $935,317.37

13.3. Personnel

13.4. Approve the following policies as second and final 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

13.5. Approve the following policies as second and final 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

13.6. Approve the following policies as second and final 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

13.7. Approve the following policies as second and final read: 4:10; 4:30; 4:80; 4:110; 4:140; 4:150; and 4:160

13.8. School Maintenance Project Grant
It is recommended that the Board approve the application for the School Maintenance Project Grant FY26 for repairing the HVAC unit ventilators at Edison and Madison elementary schools.

14. 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.

15. Future Meeting Dates

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

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

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

15.4. Regular Meeting of the Board of Education - Tuesday, February 17, 2026 - 6:00 p.m. - Maier Administration Center Board Room 5050 Madison St. Skokie, IL 60077 

15.5. CFC Steering Committee Meeting - Monday, February 23, 2026 - 6:00 p.m. - Molloy Education Center, 8701 Menard Ave., Morton Grove IL 60053

16. 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. 

17. Adjournment