August 17, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

Description:  FOIA Request Running List

Description:   If you have questions or statements that pertain to agenda items or wish to address the Board on other topics, this is your opportunity. You must sign up to address the board prior to the start of the board meeting and conduct yourself with civility, orderly conduct, and honesty. When your name is called you're asked to stand, identify yourself, and indicate the agenda item or topic you wish to refer to. Consistent with the Open Meetings Act [5 ILCS 120/2.06(g)] and Board Policy 2:230 [Public Participation in School Board Meetings and Petitions to the Board], we will reserve 45 minutes for public comment (5 minute maximum per person) during this board meeting.

Description:  Twice a year, we submit approved minutes to the Board to review their public release status. The attached two-page summary lists these meetings by topic. Because every entry involves personnel issues or unresolved confidential matters, we request approval to maintain their confidential status, adhering to standard practice and established guidelines.  This is inline with past practice. 

Description:  Included within the Treasurer's report (unaudited) is a summarization of the District's bank and investment balance by Fund.

Description:  The District has a subscription to the PRESS service from IASB, which issues guidance memos and language for consideration in policy and procedures.  Suggested policy changes are placed on a regular Board agenda for a 1^st reading and discussion following the release of a PRESS memo.  During the next regular Board meeting, the policies will be placed on the agenda for a second reading. The practice of having a 1^st and 2^nd reading has been a District 47 procedure. A second reading allows the Board to hear feedback from interested parties, including staff, parents, students, and community members, either between the two scheduled Board meetings and/or during Citizens’ input prior to approving policy. 

Description: 

APPROVED	RESIGNATIONS	TRANSFERS AND REASSIGNMENTS	RETIREMENT
Bus Driver	Music Teacher	Bilingual Interventionist	Bus Driver
Special Education Paraprofessional		Speech-Language Pathologist
Lunch/Playground Supervisor	Teacher	Building Paraprofessional
Occupational Therapist	Lunch/Playground Supervisor	Lunch/Playground Supervisor
Special Education Teacher	Building Paraprofessional	Special Education Paraprofessional
Assistive Technology Professional	Special Education Paraprofessional	School Social Worker
Speech-Language Pathologist	Lunch/Playground Supervisor	School Counselor
Library Media Center Paraprofessional	School Counselor
Dual Language Teacher	School Psychologist
Music Teacher	School Social Worker
Building Paraprofessional
Physical Therapist
Administrative Assistant

 

Description:  Background
Public Act 96-0434 (SB 2270), Public Act 96-0266 (SB 2235) and Public Act 97-0609 (SB 1831) impose reporting requirements regarding salaries and benefits.

Public Act 96-0434 (SB 2770):  Prior year compensation for individuals holding an administrative certificate and working in that capacity.
Public Act 96-0266 (SB 2235):  Prior year compensation information for certified staff.
Public Act 97-0609 (SB 1831):  Current year compensation for individuals participating in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) with a total compensation package that exceeds $75,000 (section 7.3.a) and $150,000 (section 7.3.b) per year.

The law requires that associated compensation reports be approved by the Board of Education and posted on the District’s website.
 

Description:  In order for employees to access and manage insurance decisions, the District provides an electronic platform that automates everything from Open Enrollment to changes due to life events.

The current platform (Alight) is sun-setting so we are in need of a replacement. Human Resources, in cooperation with our Business Office, began the search process in January of 2026 and initially chose four providers who had the expertise to handle the size of our District. All were recommended from other districts.

One was eliminated due to significant cost differences, and a second due to overly complicated systems.

There are only minor differences between what the remaining two companies offered. We selected PES Technology primarily due to it being the most user-friendly for our employees, yet it happened to also be the company that was most affordable over the 3-year term of the agreement.