May 19, 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; 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. 

3. Pledge of Allegiance

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. Review of Illinois School Code Organizational Provisions

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

10.2.1. Mayor Communication to Board

10.3. ED-RED

10.4. Subcommittee Reports

10.4.1. Insurance Sub-Committee - May 11, 2026

11. Administrative Reports

11.1. School and District Updates

11.2. Special Services Annual Program Review

11.3. Community Eligibilty Program (CEP)

11.4. Strategic Plan 2026-2031

12. New Business

12.1. Overview of First Read Policies* from PRESS Issue 121 (March)
*specific policies included in the consent agenda

13. Old Business

14. Consent Agenda
It is recommended that the consent agenda for May 19, 2026 be approved as listed.

14.1. Approval of Minutes

14.1.1. Regular Minutes - April 14, 2026

14.1.2. Closed Session Minutes - April 14, 2026

14.1.3. Insurance Sub-Committee - May 11, 2026

14.2. Payment of Bills dated April 30, 2026 in the amount of $866,597.71.

14.3. Personnel

14.4. Resolution Authorizing Reduction In Force of Educational Support Personnel 
Approve the resolution titled: "Resolution Authorizing Reduction In Force of Educational Support Personnel" as presented by the Superintendent, and that the President and Secretary be authorized to sign the resolution and related letter on behalf of the Board. 

14.5. Food Service Contract Extension
Approve a one-year extension of the Food Service Management Company contract with OrganicLife for 2026-2027, as presented reflecting a meal cost average increase of 4.1%.

14.6. First Read Policies

14.6.1. Approve the following policies as first read: 2:200; 2:220; 2:250; and 4:40

14.6.2. Approve the following policies as first read: 4:165; 6:50; 6:65; 6:100; 6:145; 6:170; 6:180; 7:20; 7:50; 7:100; 7:185; 7:220; 7:230; 7:240; 7:260; 7:280; 7:300; and 8:90

14.6.3. Approve the following policies as first read: 2:260; 2:265; 5:30; 5:50; 5:250; and 5:330

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. Governing Board of NTDSE #807 -  Wednesday, May 27, 2026 - 6:00 p.m. - Molloy Education Center, 8701 Menard Ave, Morton Grove IL 60053

16.2. Regular Meeting of the Board of Education - Tuesday, June 16, 2026 - 6:00 p.m. - Maier Administration Center Board Room 5050 Madison St. Skokie, IL 60077 

16.3. Regular Meeting of the Board of Education - Tuesday, July 21, 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