June 10, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Governing Board Organizational Meeting
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1. Call to Order of the TrueNorth Governing Board Meeting
Speaker(s):
Kelly Jakymiw, TrueNorth Governing Board President
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2. Approve the June 10, 2026, Governing Board Meeting Agenda
Speaker(s):
Kelly Jakymiw, TrueNorth Governing Board President
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3. Public Hearing - 2026-27 TrueNorth Final Budget
Speaker(s):
Kelly Jakymiw, TrueNorth Governing Board President
Description:
In accordance with Section 17-1 of the Illinois School Code (105 ILCS 5/17-1), the tentative FY 27 budget has been available for public inspection for the required period, notice of the public hearing was duly published in the Daily Herald newspaper, and the Board is holding the required public hearing prior to consideration of budget adoption. The Daily Herald notice listed the TrueNorth location. We have staff onsite to Zoom in public comments. This is also in accordance with the TrueNorth Articles of Agreement.
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3.A. Convene Public Hearing Regarding the 2026-27 TrueNorth Final Budget
Speaker(s):
Kelly Jakymiw, TrueNorth Governing Board President
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3.B. Public Comment Regarding the 2026-27 TrueNorth Final Budget
Speaker(s):
Kelly Jakymiw, TrueNorth Governing Board President
Description:
The TrueNorth Governing Board will hear public comments regarding the final 2026-27 TrueNorth Special Education Cooperative budget. If anyone wishes to address the Governing Board, we kindly ask you to identify yourself and keep your comments to three (3) minutes as per Board Policy 2:230.
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3.C. Close of Public Hearing Regarding the 2026-27 TrueNorth Final Budget
Speaker(s):
Kelly Jakymiw, TrueNorth Governing Board President
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4. Public Comment
Description:
If anyone wishes to address the Governing Board, we kindly ask you to identify yourself and keep your comments to three (3) minutes as per Board Policy 2:230.
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5. Consent Agenda
Speaker(s):
Kelly Jakymiw, TrueNorth Governing Board President
Description:
Consent agenda items are considered routine and adopted by one motion unless any Governing Board member requests that an item be removed. The item(s) removed are voted on separately. |
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5.A. Approve the March 11, 2026, TrueNorth Executive Committee Meeting
Description:
In accordance with the Articles of Agreement, Section III (6) authority of the Governing Board.
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5.B. Approve the April 8, 2026, TrueNorth Executive Committee Special Meeting
Description:
In accordance with the Articles of Agreement, Section III (6) authority of the Governing Board.
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5.C. Approve the April 29, 2026, TrueNorth Executive Committee Meeting
Description:
In accordance with the Articles of Agreement, Section III (6) authority of the Governing Board.
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5.D. Approve the May 27, 2026, TrueNorth Executive Committee Meeting
Description:
In accordance with the Articles of Agreement, Section III (6) authority of the Governing Board.
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5.E. Approve Minutes of the April 8, 2026, Governing Board meeting and Closed Session
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5.F. Selection of Legal Firm(s) to Represent TrueNorth
Description:
Selection of the following legal firms to represent TrueNorth:
• Engler Callaway Baasten & Sraga, LLC (CLIC Approved) • Hodges, Loizzi, Eisenhammer, Rodick & Kohn LLP (CLIC Approved) • Tueth Keeney Cooper Mohan Jackstadt P.C. |
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5.G. Naming of The Daily Herald as the official publication in which to publish all TrueNorth Legal Notices
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6. Action Items
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6.A. Adopt Resolution: Adopting the Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27
Speaker(s):
Dr. Jimmy Gunnell, Mr. Jim Nelson, and Ms. Alyssa Hughes
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6.B. Approve the 2026-27 TrueNorth Governing Board Meeting Dates
Speaker(s):
Dr. Jimmy Gunnell and Mr. Jim Nelson
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7. Closed Session
Speaker(s):
Dr. Jimmy Gunnell and Mr. Jim Nelson
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7.A. The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees. [5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1)] |
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8. Open Session
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9. Action Items
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9.A. Approve 2026-27 TrueNorth Employment Contracts
Speaker(s):
Dr. Jimmy Gunnell and Mr. Jim Nelson
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9.B. Approve TrueNorth Personnel Report
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10. Election of Officers
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10.A. Office of TrueNorth Governing Board President (2 Year Term)
Speaker(s):
Kelly Jakymiw, TrueNorth Governing Board President
Description:
Floor will be opened for nominations for the office of TrueNorth Governing Board President and the officer will be elected for a term of two years.
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10.B. Office of TrueNorth Governing Board Vice-President (2 Year Term)
Speaker(s):
Kelly Jakymiw, TrueNorth Governing Board President
Description:
Floor will be opened for nominations for the office of TrueNorth Governing Board Vice-President and the officer will be elected for a term of two years.
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10.C. Office of TrueNorth Governing Board Secretary (2 Year Term)
Speaker(s):
Kelly Jakymiw, TrueNorth Governing Board President
Description:
Floor will be opened for nominations for the office of TrueNorth Governing Board Secretary and the officer will be elected for a term of two years.
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11. Adjournment
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