Meeting Agenda
A. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
 
B. ROLL CALL
 
C. REVIEW & ADOPTION OF BOARD OF EDUCATION AGENDA
 
D. RECOGNITION OF VISITORS & PUBLIC COMMENTS
 
E. CONSENT AGENDA
E.1. Approval of Minutes
E.1.a. Committee Meeting of February 18, 2026 
E.1.b. Regular and Closed Meetings of February 18, 2026
E.1.c. Special Meeting of February 26, 2026
E.2. Approval of Monthly Financial Statement
E.3. Approval of Payment of Bills & Claims
E.4. Approval of Activity Accounts
F. CARDINAL SPOTLIGHT — Forreston Grade School - One Book, One Community
G. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
G.1. District Highlights
G.1.a. Assessment Update
G.2. Building Highlights
G.2.a. 3rd Quarter Discipline Reports
G.2.b. Winter Athletics & Activities Recap
G.3. Facilities Highlights
G.3.a. Bus Garage
G.3.b. FJSHS Addition
G.4. Community Highlights
G.4.a. Teresa Hammer Photography 
G.5. Staff Communications
G.5.a. Staff Bulletin
G.6. Notes of Appreciation
H. DISTRICT FINANCIAL REPORT
H.1. General Obligation School Bonds - Schedule of Events
I. BOARD ACTION & DISCUSSION
I.1. Approval of Resolution declaring the intention to issue not to exceed $12,750,000 Funding Bonds for the purpose of paying claims against the District, and directing that notice of such intention be published as provided by law
I.2. Approval of Resolution calling a public hearing concerning the intent to sell not to exceed $12,750,000 Funding Bonds for the purpose of paying claims against the District
I.3. Approval of Catastrophic Insurance Renewal for the 2026-2027 School Year
I.4. Approval of Eligibility for District Vision and Life Insurance
I.5. Approval of IHSA/IESA Membership
I.6. Approval of Resolution Authorizing Change in Signatures at Bank
I.7. Approval of Audit Services with WIPFLI for FY26
I.8. Approval of District Wifi Upgrade
I.9. Approval of Handbooks & Fees for the 2026-2027 School Year - 2nd Reading
I.9.a. Band Handbooks
I.9.b. Chorus Handbooks
I.9.c. FFA Handbook
I.9.d. Extra-Curricular Handbook
I.9.e. Kindergarten Handbooks
I.9.f. Parent/Student Handbook
I.9.g. Preschool Handbook
I.9.h. Student Council Handbooks
I.9.i. Teacher Handbook
I.9.j. Educational Support Personnel Employee Handbook
I.9.k. Transportation Handbook
I.9.l. Electronic Device Handbook
I.9.m. Fees
J. CLOSED SESSION -- Recommend a Closed Session to discuss:  the Appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body for the public body - 5ILS120/2(c)(1); Litigation - 5ILCS120/2(c)(11); and Student disciplinary cases - 5ILCS120/2(c)(9).
K. POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS RESULTING FROM CLOSED SESSION
K.1. Approval of Re-Employment of First-Year, Full Time, Probationary, Certified Personnel for the 2026-2027 School Year
K.2. Approval of Re-Employment of Second-Year, Full Time, Probationary, Certified Personnel for the 2026-2027 School Year
K.3. Approval of Re-Employment of Third-Year, Full Time, Probationary, Certified Personnel for the 2026-2027 School Year
K.4. Approval of Re-Employment of Third and Fourth-Year, Full Time, Probationary, Certified Personnel Placing the Staff on Tenure for the 2026-2027 School Year
K.5. Approval of Re-Employment of Part-Time, Certified Personnel for the 2026-2027 School Year
K.6. Approval of Resignation(s) of Certified Personnel at the end of the 2025-2026 School Year
K.7. Approval of Retirement(s) of Certified Personnel 
K.8. Approval of Resolution Authorizing Non-Re-Employment and Dismissal of Probationary Teacher(s) at the end of the 2025-2026 School Year
K.9. Approval of Employment of Certified Personnel, Pending Successful Criminal Background Checks, Proper Licensure, and Submission of Pre-Employment Requirements for the 2026-2027 School Year
K.10. Approval of Renewal of Tenured Certified Personnel for the 2026-2027 School Year
K.11. Approval of Resignation(s) of Educational Support Personnel
K.12. Approval of Retirement(s) of Educational Support Personnel 
K.13. Approval of the Transfer of Support Personnel for 2026-2027 School Year
K.14. Approval of Employment of Educational Support Personnel Pending Successful Criminal Background Checks, Proper Licensure & Submission of Pre-Employment Requirements for the 2026-2027 School Year
K.15. Approval of Renewal of Educational Support Personnel for the 2026-2027 School Year
K.16. Approval of Differentials for 2025-2026 School Year
L. CALENDAR ITEMS 
L.1. 2026 March Calendar
L.2. 2026 April Calendar
M. OTHER MATTERS TO COME TO THE ATTENTION OF THE BOARD
M.1. IASB Legislative Statement
M.2. Verification of Google Workspace Accounts
N. ADJOURNMENT
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
 
Meeting: March 18, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Regular Board Meeting
Subject:
A. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
 
Subject:
B. ROLL CALL
 
Subject:
C. REVIEW & ADOPTION OF BOARD OF EDUCATION AGENDA
 
Subject:
D. RECOGNITION OF VISITORS & PUBLIC COMMENTS
 
Subject:
E. CONSENT AGENDA
Subject:
E.1. Approval of Minutes
Subject:
E.1.a. Committee Meeting of February 18, 2026 
Subject:
E.1.b. Regular and Closed Meetings of February 18, 2026
Subject:
E.1.c. Special Meeting of February 26, 2026
Subject:
E.2. Approval of Monthly Financial Statement
Subject:
E.3. Approval of Payment of Bills & Claims
Subject:
E.4. Approval of Activity Accounts
Subject:
F. CARDINAL SPOTLIGHT — Forreston Grade School - One Book, One Community
Subject:
G. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
Subject:
G.1. District Highlights
Subject:
G.1.a. Assessment Update
Subject:
G.2. Building Highlights
Subject:
G.2.a. 3rd Quarter Discipline Reports
Subject:
G.2.b. Winter Athletics & Activities Recap
Subject:
G.3. Facilities Highlights
Subject:
G.3.a. Bus Garage
Subject:
G.3.b. FJSHS Addition
Subject:
G.4. Community Highlights
Subject:
G.4.a. Teresa Hammer Photography 
Subject:
G.5. Staff Communications
Subject:
G.5.a. Staff Bulletin
Subject:
G.6. Notes of Appreciation
Subject:
H. DISTRICT FINANCIAL REPORT
Subject:
H.1. General Obligation School Bonds - Schedule of Events
Subject:
I. BOARD ACTION & DISCUSSION
Subject:
I.1. Approval of Resolution declaring the intention to issue not to exceed $12,750,000 Funding Bonds for the purpose of paying claims against the District, and directing that notice of such intention be published as provided by law
Subject:
I.2. Approval of Resolution calling a public hearing concerning the intent to sell not to exceed $12,750,000 Funding Bonds for the purpose of paying claims against the District
Subject:
I.3. Approval of Catastrophic Insurance Renewal for the 2026-2027 School Year
Subject:
I.4. Approval of Eligibility for District Vision and Life Insurance
Subject:
I.5. Approval of IHSA/IESA Membership
Subject:
I.6. Approval of Resolution Authorizing Change in Signatures at Bank
Subject:
I.7. Approval of Audit Services with WIPFLI for FY26
Subject:
I.8. Approval of District Wifi Upgrade
Subject:
I.9. Approval of Handbooks & Fees for the 2026-2027 School Year - 2nd Reading
Subject:
I.9.a. Band Handbooks
Subject:
I.9.b. Chorus Handbooks
Subject:
I.9.c. FFA Handbook
Subject:
I.9.d. Extra-Curricular Handbook
Subject:
I.9.e. Kindergarten Handbooks
Subject:
I.9.f. Parent/Student Handbook
Subject:
I.9.g. Preschool Handbook
Subject:
I.9.h. Student Council Handbooks
Subject:
I.9.i. Teacher Handbook
Subject:
I.9.j. Educational Support Personnel Employee Handbook
Subject:
I.9.k. Transportation Handbook
Subject:
I.9.l. Electronic Device Handbook
Subject:
I.9.m. Fees
Subject:
J. CLOSED SESSION -- Recommend a Closed Session to discuss:  the Appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body for the public body - 5ILS120/2(c)(1); Litigation - 5ILCS120/2(c)(11); and Student disciplinary cases - 5ILCS120/2(c)(9).
Subject:
K. POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS RESULTING FROM CLOSED SESSION
Subject:
K.1. Approval of Re-Employment of First-Year, Full Time, Probationary, Certified Personnel for the 2026-2027 School Year
Subject:
K.2. Approval of Re-Employment of Second-Year, Full Time, Probationary, Certified Personnel for the 2026-2027 School Year
Subject:
K.3. Approval of Re-Employment of Third-Year, Full Time, Probationary, Certified Personnel for the 2026-2027 School Year
Subject:
K.4. Approval of Re-Employment of Third and Fourth-Year, Full Time, Probationary, Certified Personnel Placing the Staff on Tenure for the 2026-2027 School Year
Subject:
K.5. Approval of Re-Employment of Part-Time, Certified Personnel for the 2026-2027 School Year
Subject:
K.6. Approval of Resignation(s) of Certified Personnel at the end of the 2025-2026 School Year
Subject:
K.7. Approval of Retirement(s) of Certified Personnel 
Subject:
K.8. Approval of Resolution Authorizing Non-Re-Employment and Dismissal of Probationary Teacher(s) at the end of the 2025-2026 School Year
Subject:
K.9. Approval of Employment of Certified Personnel, Pending Successful Criminal Background Checks, Proper Licensure, and Submission of Pre-Employment Requirements for the 2026-2027 School Year
Subject:
K.10. Approval of Renewal of Tenured Certified Personnel for the 2026-2027 School Year
Subject:
K.11. Approval of Resignation(s) of Educational Support Personnel
Subject:
K.12. Approval of Retirement(s) of Educational Support Personnel 
Subject:
K.13. Approval of the Transfer of Support Personnel for 2026-2027 School Year
Subject:
K.14. Approval of Employment of Educational Support Personnel Pending Successful Criminal Background Checks, Proper Licensure & Submission of Pre-Employment Requirements for the 2026-2027 School Year
Subject:
K.15. Approval of Renewal of Educational Support Personnel for the 2026-2027 School Year
Subject:
K.16. Approval of Differentials for 2025-2026 School Year
Subject:
L. CALENDAR ITEMS 
Subject:
L.1. 2026 March Calendar
Subject:
L.2. 2026 April Calendar
Subject:
M. OTHER MATTERS TO COME TO THE ATTENTION OF THE BOARD
Subject:
M.1. IASB Legislative Statement
Subject:
M.2. Verification of Google Workspace Accounts
Subject:
N. ADJOURNMENT

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