October 20, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting

Public Content:  The Board of Education will move into closed session to consider information regarding:

The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees, specific individuals who serve as independent contractors in a park, recreational, or educational setting, or specific volunteers of the public body or legal counsel for the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee, a specific individual who serves as an independent contractor in a park, recreational, or educational setting, or a volunteer of the public body or against legal counsel for the public body to determine its validity. However, a meeting to consider an increase in compensation to a specific employee of a public body that is subject to the Local Government Wage Increase Transparency Act may not be closed and shall be open to the public and posted and held in accordance with this Act. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1).

Student disciplinary cases. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(9).

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. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11).
 

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In accordance with Open Meetings Act, 5 ILCS 120/2, the Board may hold a closed meeting, or close a portion of a meeting, by a majority vote of a quorum, taken at an open meeting. The vote of each Board member present, and the reason(s) for the closed meeting, will be publicly disclosed at the time of the meeting and clearly stated in the motion and the meeting minutes.

A single motion calling for a series of closed meetings may be adopted when such meetings will involve the same particular matters and are scheduled to be held within 3 months of the vote. 

No final Board action will be taken at a closed meeting.

Public Content:  The Board of Education recognizes that the week of October 18 through October 24, 2026 is Principal Appreciation Week and October 23, 2026 is Principal Appreciation Day.

Public Content:  FOIA Request Log
 

Date Received	Requestor	Information Requested	Status	Exemption
9/1/2026	Dana Blumberg	Request for records related to professional development including trainings, communications, contracts, expenditures, vendor selection, supporting materials, statutory compliance documentation, and responsible personnel.	Denied	5 ILCS 140/3(g)
9/9/2026	Joe States	Request for personnel records.	Partial release	105 ILCS 10/6; 5 ILCS 140/7(1)(a); 5 ILCS 140/7.5(r); 5 ILCS 140/7.5; 5 ILCS 140/2(c-5); 5 ILCS 140/7(1)(b); 5 ILCS 140/7(1)(c)
9/10/2026	Sebastian Hartman	Request for vendor contracts.	Partial release	105 ILCS 10/6; 5 ILCS 140/7(1)(a); 5 ILCS 140/7.5(r); 5 ILCS 140/7.5
9/11/2026	Jordan Reese	Request contracts or agreements for related services.	Partial release	5 ILCS 140/7(1)(c)
9/14/2026	Vincent Mutolo	Request for purchase order records.	Partial release	105 ILCS 10/6; 5 ILCS 140/7(1)(a); 5 ILCS 140/7.5(r)
9/15/2026	Justin Wenig	Request for vendor payment records.	Partial release	105 ILCS 10/6; 5 ILCS 140/7(1)(a); 5 ILCS 140/7.5(r)
9/29/2026	Angela LeClaire	Request for employee work contact information	Full Release
10/1/2026	Delaney Carson	Request for purchasing records.	Partial release	105 ILCS 10/6; 5 ILCS 140/7(1)(a); 5 ILCS 140/7.5(r); 5 ILCS 140/7.5

Public Content:  The Administration will present the student enrollment projections for the 2026-27 school year.

Public Content:  The Administration will provide an overview of the Advanced Placement (AP) and Dual Credit (DC) coursework in District 113.

Public Content:  Attend the meeting in person to share your comment.

Public Content:  The Administration recommends that the Board of Education authorize the law firm Franczek P.C. to represent Township High School District 113 in property tax assessment appeals before the Lake County Board of Review and the Illinois Property Tax Appeal Board, specifically for appeals seeking an Equalized Assessed Valuation (EAV) reduction of $500,000 or more.

Public Content:  The Board of Education is required to approve a tentative levy at least 20 days prior to the adoption of the aggregate levy.  If the tentative levy is 105% greater than the prior year's request, the Board of Education must publish a notice in a newspaper of general local circulation. This notice must be published no more than 14 days nor less than 7 days prior to the date of the public hearing.  The Administration will provide an overview of the 2026 estimated tax levy and the proposed calendar for adopting the 2026 tax levy.  

Public Content:  The Administration will review the proposed $1,966,000.00 budget and scope of work for 2027 capital improvement and mechanical projects at Deerfield High School.

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As discussed September 22, to fully align with Board policy, the Administration recommends that the Board adopt resolutions for each organization already recognized under Policies 8-90 Parent Organizations, Booster Clubs, and District Foundations; and 8-100 Relations with Other Organizations and Agencies, as well as affirm the updated exhibits listing each organization.

Public Content:  New district course proposals for 2027-2028 will be presented to the Board for discussion.

Public Content: 

Following the discussion at the September 22 meeting, Administration recommends adopting a resolution to approve Bandstand, to be known as Highland Park High School Bandstand, for recognition under Policy 8-90: Supporting Organizations, Booster Clubs, and District Foundations.

Public Content: 

As discussed September 22, to fully align with Board policy, the Administration recommends that the Board adopt resolutions for each organization already recognized under Policies 8-90 Parent Organizations, Booster Clubs, and District Foundations; and 8-100 Relations with Other Organizations and Agencies, as well as affirm the updated exhibits listing each organization.

Public Content: 

The Illinois School Code requires the Board of Education to designate "some person or persons" to prepare the budget in the tentative form (105 ILCS 5/17-1). Typically, this has been the responsibility of the Assistant Superintendent of Finance in District 113. To comply with the Illinois School Code, the District has developed a resolution to designate the preparer of the tentative budget. In addition, the District has developed a proposed budget calendar that will be followed for the 2027-2028 budget development process.