April 20, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Regular Board of Education Meeting
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A. Call to Order
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B. Pledge of Allegiance
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C. The mission of Sunnybrook School District #171is to maximize student achievement by cultivating: critical thinking skills, innovative instructional practices and a collaborative school, home and community partnership.
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D. Roll Call
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E. Any person wishing to address the board about an item that is on the agenda should do so when that item is up for discussion. Visitors' statements will be limited to two minutes per person. A total of 30 minutes will be allocated for visitor comments. All comments about items no on the agenda will be held until the Visitors' statements at the end of the meeting. Items related to personnel issues will be redirected to the appropriate Administrator.
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F. Recommended Motion:
To approve the Regular Board of Education meeting minutes of March 16, 2026, closed session minutes of March 16, 2026, April expenses and March payroll in the amount of: $1,446,622.67, as presented. |
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G. Communications
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H. Informational Items
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I. Board Reports
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J. Administrator Reports:
Dr. Erika Millhouse Pettis, Superintendent Dr. Lori Owens Stranc, Assistant Superintendent/Director of Curriculum Mr. David Shrader, Chief School Business Official Ms. Juliann Greene, Director of Pupil Services Dr. Mike McGowan, Technology Director Mrs. Chantelle Cambric, Principal, Heritage Middle School Mr. Joseph Kent, Principal, Nathan Hale School Policy Committee: Second Reading wave and adopt the following policies: Draft Updates: Policy 2:120: Board Member Development Policy 2:150: Committees Policy 2:270:Discrimination and Harassment on the Basis of Race, Color, and National Origin Prohibited Policy 4:10: Fiscal and Business Management Policy 4:30: Revenue and Investments Policy 4:80: Accounting and Audits Policy 4:140: Waiver of Student Fees Policy 4:190: Targeted School Violence Prevention Program Policy 5:10: Equal Employment Opportunity and Minority Recruitment Policy 5:90: Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Policy 5:100: Staff Development Program Policy 5:190: Teacher Qualifications Policy 5:200: Terms and Conditions of Employment and Dismissal Policy 5:220: Substitute Teachers Policy 5:280: Duties and Qualifications Policy 5:300: Schedules and Employment Year Policy 6:20: School Year Calendar and Day Policy 6:40: Curriculum Development Policy 6:60: Curriculum Content Policy 6:130: Program for the Gifted Policy 6:160: English Learners Policy 6:260: Complaints About Curriculum, Instructional Materials and Programs Policy 6:315: High School Credit for Students in Grade 7 or 8 Policy 7:10: Equal Educational Opportunities Policy 7:70: Attendance and Truancy Policy 7:180: Prevention of and Response to Bullying, Intimidation, and Harassment Policy 7:190: Student Behavior Policy 7:290: Suicide and Depression Awareness and Prevention Policy 7:310: Restrictions on Publications; Elementary Schools Policy 7:340: Student Records Policy 8:30: Visitors and Conduct on School Property Review and Monitoring Policy 1:10: School District Legal Status Policy 1:20: District Organization, Operations, and Cooperative Agreements Policy 1:30: School District Philosophy Policy 2:10: School District Governance Policy 2:160: Board Attorney Policy 2:240: Board Policy Development Policy 3:30: Chain of Command Policy 4:50: Payment Procedures Policy 4:90: Student Activity and Fiduciary Funds Policy 4:180: Pandemic Preparedness, Management and Recovery Policy 5:20-E: Resolution to Prohibit Sexual Harassment Policy 5:60-E1: Employee Expense Reimbursement Form Policy 5:60-E2: Employee Estimated Expense Approval Form Policy 5:270: Employment At-Will, Compensation, and Assignment Policy 6:290: Grading and Promotion Policy 7:40: Non public School Students, Including Parochial and Home-Schooled Students Policy 7:90: Release During School Hours Policy 7:130: Student Rights and Responsibilities Policy: 7:325: Student Fundraising Activities Policy 8:110: Public Suggestions and Concerns |
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K. Recommended Motions:
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K.1. Recommended Motion:
To waive and adopt the second reading policies listed above, as presented. |
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K.2. Recommended Motion:
To accept the resignation of Mr. Richard Ciarletta, Project Based Learning Teacher, effective at the conclusion of the 2025-2026 school year, as presented. |
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K.3. Recommended Motion:
To accept the resignation of Ms. Carmen Lowry, School Counselor, Heritage Middle School at the conclusion of the 2025-2026 school year, as presented. |
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K.4. Reccomended Motion:
To accept the resignation of Mrs. Laura Karina Abendan, Bilingual Teacher, Heritage Middle School, effective at the conclusion of the 2025-2026 school year, as presented. |
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K.5. Recommended Motion:
To accept the resignation of Mr. Justin Bronson, 8th grade math teacher, Heritage Middle School, effective at the conclusion of the 2025-2026 school year, as presented. |
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K.6. Recommended Motion:
To approve the request of FMLA (Family Medical Leave) for Ms. Kimberly Skibinski, Secretary, Nathan Hale School, effective April 22, 2026, as presented. |
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K.7. Recommended Motion:
To recommend tenure for Ms. Amy Wilocki, Speech and Language Pathologist, Nathan Hale School, as presented. |
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K.8. Recommended Motion:
To approve the Consolidation District Plan for the 2026-2027 school year, as presented. |
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K.9. Recommended Motion:
To approve the 2026-2027 transportation contract with Kickert with a 3.5% increase for the 2026-2027 school year, as presented. |
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K.10. Recommended Motion:
To approve _______________________ for transportation services for the 2026-2027 school year. Next Gen Transit Sip Transport KE Transportation |
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K.11. Recommended Motion:
To approve the purchase, installation, and configuration of three security cameras for the track at Heritage from Computers Nationwide at a cost of $11,161.17, as presented. |
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K.12. Recommended Motion:
To appoint Mr. David Shrader, Chief School Business Official, as Trustee of Schools for Sunnybrook S.D. #171, to serve with the Bloom Township Trustees of Schools, as presented. |
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K.13. Recommended Motion:
To approve the Heritage LRC Carpet replacement project, to be completed by MTB Flooring, Inc. for the amount of $30,132, as presented. |
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K.14. Recommended Motion:
To approve the 2026-2027 Food Management Services Contract with Just A Dash Food Service Group, including a 4.1% contractual increase based on the Consumer Price Index for Urban Consumers (CPI-U) Food Away From Home, as presented. |
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K.15. Recommended Motion:
To approve the non-renewal of a tenured Nathan Hale Elementary teacher. |
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K.16. Recommended Motion:
To approve LRC furniture, Heritage Middle School in the amount of $67,769.29 with (KI), as presented. |
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K.17. Recommended Motion:
To approve the following contracts for the 2026-2027 school year, as presented. Dr. Lori Owens Stranc, Assistant Superintendent/Director of Curriculum Mr. David Shrader, Chief School Business Official Dr. Mike McGowan, Technology Director Ms. Juliann Greene, Director of Pupil Services Mrs. Chantelle Cambric, Principal, Heritage Middle School Mr. Joseph Dolan, Assistant Principal, Heritage Middle School Mr. Joseph Kent, Principal, Nathan Hale School Mrs. Angela Cuevas Montemayor, Assistant Principal, Nathan Hale School Ms. Shari Hooton, Bookkeeper Mrs. Brenda Camalick, Executive Assistant to the Superintendent Mrs. Helene Mendoza, Secretary to Director of Pupil Services |
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K.18. Recommended Motion:
To approve STR as the district's new Architectural Firm, as presented. |
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K.19. Recommended Motion:
To move Mr. Lucien Cambric, Custodian, Nathan Hale School from his full time position to a part time potion, effective immediately. |
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K.20. Recommended Motion:
To move in to Closed Session for the purpose of the appointment, compensation, student discipline, performance for dismissal of specific employees of the district. 5ILCS 120/2 (c) (1). |
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L. Visitors' Statements
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M. Adjourn Meeting
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