August 20, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education

1. Roll Call

2. Approval of July 2026 meeting minutes

3. Financial Reports

3.1. Financial Summary

3.2. Approval of Bills

4. Correspondence

5. Public Comment

6. Reports

6.1. Superintendent Report

6.2. Director of Building and Grounds Report

6.3. FOIA Report

6.3.a. Isabella Foster (Data Branch Research Team) - Procurement documents for services related to 95 Percent Group, Core Learning Edmentum, iStation, IXL Learning, Amplify, Curriculum Associates ( i-Ready Learning), Imagine Learning (7/15/26)

6.3.b. Rowan Ellsworth (Data Branch Research Team) - Procurement documents and services related to Apptegy, Finalsite, and ParentSquare (7/31/26)

6.3.c. Cody Whitmore (Data Branch Research Team) - Procurement documents and services related to National Time & Signal and Pyramid Time Systems (8/3/26)

6.3.d. Sheri Reid (Smart Procure) - Purchasing records from 5/5/26 to present (8/5/26)

6.3.e. Colton Pierce (Data Branch Research Team) - Procurement documents and services related to MajorClarity, Naviance, Schoolinks, Xello, and Youscience (8/6/26)

6.3.f. Kelsey Bennett (Data Branch Research Team) - Procurement documents and services related to dataminr, recorded future, and Shadow Dragon (8/6/26)

6.3.g. Grant Ellsworth (Data Branch Research Team) - Procurement documents and services related to Bobrick, Excel Dryer, Georgia Pacific, Kimberly Clark, and World Dryer (8/6/26)

7. Consent Agenda

7.1. Approval of the second reading of policy updates as recommended by the IASB

7.1.a. 2:230 Public Participation at School Board Meetings and Petitions to the Board

7.1.b. 3:70 Succession of Authority

7.1.c. 4:175 Convicted Sex Offender; Screening; Notification

7.1.d. 5:40 Communicable and Chronic Infectious Disease

7.1.e. 5:70 Religious Holidays

7.1.f. 5:110 Recognition for Service

7.1.g. 5:140 Solicitations By or From Staff

7.1.h. 5:240 Suspension

7.1.i. 6:70 Teaching about Religions

7.1.j. 6:80 Teaching About Controversial Issues

7.1.k. 6:190 Extracurricular and Co-curricular Activities

7.1.l. 7:30 Student Assignment and Intra-District Transfer

7.1.m. 7:80 Release Time for Religious Instruction/Observance

7.1.n. 7:130 Student Rights and Responsibilities

7.1.o. 7:330 Student Use of Buildings - Equal Access

7.1.p. 8:10 Connection with the Community

7.1.q. 8:70 Accommodating Individuals with Disabilities

7.2. Action to Create Student Accounts for HS Golf and MS Golf

7.3. Action to approve the August 2026 Surplus Property list

7.4. Action to Approve the FFA Overnight Trip to Indianapolis for the FFA National Convention

7.5. Action to Approve the Crisis Management Plan for 2026-2027

8. New Business

8.1. Action to approve the first reading of the Illini Central CUSD#189 FY2027 budget and set 6:30 pm on September 17, 2026, in the Illini Central Professional Development Room as the time, date, and place for the budget hearing

8.2. Action to approve IDOT Hazardous Route Application

8.3. Action to Approve Agreement with Apptegy for Website, App, and Communications platform in the amount of $25,342.17

8.4. Action to Approve the Resolution Directing the School Treasurer to Repay Certain Debts with Revenue from the Transportation Fund

9. Closed Session

9.1. Personnel 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1)

9.2. Pending Litigations 5 ILCS 120/2 c. (11)

10. Discussion and action from closed session

10.1. Action to approve Personnel Report

11. Announcements

12. Adjourn