August 13, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Special Meeting of The Board of Education

1. ORGANIZATION - OPEN SESSION - 6:00P.M.

1.1. Call to Order - Dr. Barton - 

1.2. Pledge of Allegiance

1.3. Roll Call

2. CITIZEN'S INPUT

2.1.  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.

3. PRESENTATIONS & INTERVIEWS: SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH FIRMS

3.1. Presentation & Interview: Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB)

3.2. Presentation and Interview: Hazard Young Attea

3.3. Presentation and Interview: School Exec Connect 

4. BOARD DISCUSSION, DELIBERATION AND/OR APPROVAL

4.1. Board Discussion regarding proposals, qualifications, and interviews of Superintendent Search Firms

4.2. Approval of Superintendent Search Firm Agreement

5. ADJOURNMENT

6. NEXT REGULAR MEETING - August 17, 2026