Meeting Agenda
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - (7:00 p.m.) 
 
2. DISTRICT RECOGNITION 
2.a. Curricular Highlight - The Physical Education Department proudly hosted Wellness Day at Todd Hall, a special event dedicated to promoting health, movement, and overall well-being within the school community. Throughout the day, students participated in a variety of engaging activities designed to encourage active lifestyles while fostering meaningful connections with their peers.

The event featured a diverse range of experiences, including mindfulness and yoga, Gaga Ball, pickleball, an obstacle course, soccer, tennis, dancing, and a hands-on cooking session with the Director of Food Services, Chef Peter Lembessis. Together, these activities created an environment where students could explore different aspects of wellness in a fun and supportive setting.
 
3. AUDIENCE TO VISITORS
 
4. INFORMATION/ACTION:  CONSENT AGENDA
(Any member of the Board wishing to vote separately on a Consent Agenda item should request removal of that item from the Consent Agenda.)       
 
4.a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
4.a.I. Regular Board Meeting Minutes - MARCH 5, 2026 
4.a.II. Regular Board Meeting - Closed Session Minutes - MARCH 5, 2026
 
4.b. EMPLOYMENT MATTERS
4.b.I. Personnel Report  
4.b.II. Parental Leave
4.b.II.1. Veronica Logan, 1st Grade Teacher, Todd Hall, effective on or about May 23, 2026, with an expected return of October 13, 2026
 
4.b.III. Retirement
4.b.III.1. Debra Rudnick, Pre-Kindergarten Teacher, Todd Hall, effective the end of the 2029-2030 school year.
 
4.b.IV. Resignation
4.b.IV.1. Anthony Prochenski, 5th Grade Teacher, Rutledge Hall, effective June 9, 2026
4.b.IV.2. Shannon Keys, General Music Teacher, Lincoln Hall, effective June 9, 2026
4.b.IV.3. Julie Tziolas, 8th Grade Math Teacher, Lincoln Hall, effective June 9, 2026
 
4.c. Approval of Administrator Contract 
4.c.I. Joseph Segreti, Principal, Todd Hall
 
4.d. Donation from ROSE Foundation
4.e. Final Fiscal Year 2025 Single Audit by Lauterbach & Amen, LLP
4.f. E Rate Category II – SHI Network Equipment
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
 
6. NEW BUSINESS
 
7. COMMUNICATION FROM BOARD MEMBERS  
7.a. NTDSE/District 807: John P. Vranas/Elissa B. Rosenberg
7.b. IASB (Illinois Association of School Boards): Ted Kwon/Jay Oleniczak
7.c. Finance Committee: Jay Oleniczak/Mihra Seta
7.d. Facilities Committee: John P. Vranas/Myra A. Foutris
7.e. Policy Committee: Myra A. Foutris/Ted Kwon  
7.f. President's Report: Peter D. Theodore
7.f.I. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION: Important District Dates
 
8. COMMUNICATION TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
8.a. LTA (Lincolnwood Teacher Association): Travis DuPriest/Kevin Conley (Co-Presidents)
8.b. LSSU (Lincolnwood Support Staff Union): Tommy Bujnowski (President) 
8.c. PALS (People Active with Lincolnwood Schools): Abby Jones (President)
 
9. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
9.a. Superintendent's Report: Dr. David L. Russo
9.a.I. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION: District Updates
 
9.b. Curriculum and Instruction, Assistant Superintendent's Report: Dr. Dominick M. Lupo 
9.b.I. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION: Curriculum Department Update 
 
9.b.II. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION/ACTION: Set the Last Day of School for Each School Year
9.c. Business and Operations, Business Manager/CSBO: Courtney Whited
9.c.I. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION: Finance Report - JANUARY 2026
 
9.c.II. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION/ACTION: GSF USA, Inc. Custodial Cleaning Services for 2026-27
9.c.III. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION/ACTION: Pump Replacements with ComEd Energy Efficiency Incentive Program
9.c.IV. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION/ACTION: Todd Hall’s Second Grade Classroom Furniture Replacement 
9.c.V. INFORMATION/ACTION:  Bills Payable in the Amount of $1,363,967.58
Bills reviewed this month by: Ted Kwon and John P. Vranas
10. AUDIENCE TO VISITORS
 
11. RECESS INTO CLOSED SESSION  
12. ADJOURNMENT
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: April 9, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - (7:00 p.m.) 
 
Description:
__ Myra A. Foutris
__ Ted Kwon           
__ Jay Oleniczak
__ Elissa B. Rosenberg
__ Mihra Seta  
__ Peter D. Theodore       
__ John P. Vranas

ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM MEMBERS
__  Dr. David. L. Russo                          __ Dr. Dominick M. Lupo      
__  Courtney Whited                           __ Mark Atkinson
__  Dr. Aliaa Ibrahim                            __ Joseph Segreti    
__  Jennifer Ruttkay                             __ Dr. Chris Harmon                         
__  Jordan Stephen                              __ Jackie McGoey               
__  Renee Tolnai                                  __ Erin Curry
 
Subject:
2. DISTRICT RECOGNITION 
Subject:
2.a. Curricular Highlight - The Physical Education Department proudly hosted Wellness Day at Todd Hall, a special event dedicated to promoting health, movement, and overall well-being within the school community. Throughout the day, students participated in a variety of engaging activities designed to encourage active lifestyles while fostering meaningful connections with their peers.

The event featured a diverse range of experiences, including mindfulness and yoga, Gaga Ball, pickleball, an obstacle course, soccer, tennis, dancing, and a hands-on cooking session with the Director of Food Services, Chef Peter Lembessis. Together, these activities created an environment where students could explore different aspects of wellness in a fun and supportive setting.
 
Subject:
3. AUDIENCE TO VISITORS
 
Subject:
4. INFORMATION/ACTION:  CONSENT AGENDA
(Any member of the Board wishing to vote separately on a Consent Agenda item should request removal of that item from the Consent Agenda.)       
 
Subject:
4.a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Subject:
4.a.I. Regular Board Meeting Minutes - MARCH 5, 2026 
Attachments:
Subject:
4.a.II. Regular Board Meeting - Closed Session Minutes - MARCH 5, 2026
 
Subject:
4.b. EMPLOYMENT MATTERS
Subject:
4.b.I. Personnel Report  
Subject:
4.b.II. Parental Leave
Subject:
4.b.II.1. Veronica Logan, 1st Grade Teacher, Todd Hall, effective on or about May 23, 2026, with an expected return of October 13, 2026
 
Subject:
4.b.III. Retirement
Subject:
4.b.III.1. Debra Rudnick, Pre-Kindergarten Teacher, Todd Hall, effective the end of the 2029-2030 school year.
 
Subject:
4.b.IV. Resignation
Subject:
4.b.IV.1. Anthony Prochenski, 5th Grade Teacher, Rutledge Hall, effective June 9, 2026
Subject:
4.b.IV.2. Shannon Keys, General Music Teacher, Lincoln Hall, effective June 9, 2026
Subject:
4.b.IV.3. Julie Tziolas, 8th Grade Math Teacher, Lincoln Hall, effective June 9, 2026
 
Subject:
4.c. Approval of Administrator Contract 
Description:
The Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education approves all Administrator Contracts. 
Subject:
4.c.I. Joseph Segreti, Principal, Todd Hall
 
Attachments:
Subject:
4.d. Donation from ROSE Foundation
Description:
The Finance Committee members in attendance stated their support for the Administration’s recommendation to the Board of Education to accept the donation of $319.48 from ROSE Foundation to offset costs associated with staff recognition and/or appreciation.
 
Attachments:
Subject:
4.e. Final Fiscal Year 2025 Single Audit by Lauterbach & Amen, LLP
Description:
This summary is for informational purposes. The final Fiscal Year 2025 Single Audit Report prepared by Lauterbach & Amen, LLP will be presented to the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education for review at the April 9, 2026 Board of Education meeting, as recommended by the Finance Committee members in attendance.
 
Attachments:
Subject:
4.f. E Rate Category II – SHI Network Equipment
Description:
The Finance Committee members in attendance stated their support of the Administration’s recommendation to the Board of Education to approve this contract from SHI for the purchase of a Palo Alto Firewall along with all licensing for 5 years, as well as a Cisco Core switching equipment along with all Cisco licensing for 3 years in the amount of $70,785.


Rationale: As part of the Regular meeting, the Board of Education routinely approves minutes, personnel items, Board policies, and routine business matters.

Recommended Motion: I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education approves those items on the Consent Agenda as appear above.

Motion by member:______________ Seconded by:_________________

 
Attachments:
Subject:
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
 
Subject:
6. NEW BUSINESS
 
Subject:
7. COMMUNICATION FROM BOARD MEMBERS  
Subject:
7.a. NTDSE/District 807: John P. Vranas/Elissa B. Rosenberg
Subject:
7.b. IASB (Illinois Association of School Boards): Ted Kwon/Jay Oleniczak
Subject:
7.c. Finance Committee: Jay Oleniczak/Mihra Seta
Subject:
7.d. Facilities Committee: John P. Vranas/Myra A. Foutris
Subject:
7.e. Policy Committee: Myra A. Foutris/Ted Kwon  
Subject:
7.f. President's Report: Peter D. Theodore
Subject:
7.f.I. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION: Important District Dates
 
Subject:
8. COMMUNICATION TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Subject:
8.a. LTA (Lincolnwood Teacher Association): Travis DuPriest/Kevin Conley (Co-Presidents)
Subject:
8.b. LSSU (Lincolnwood Support Staff Union): Tommy Bujnowski (President) 
Subject:
8.c. PALS (People Active with Lincolnwood Schools): Abby Jones (President)
 
Subject:
9. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Subject:
9.a. Superintendent's Report: Dr. David L. Russo
Subject:
9.a.I. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION: District Updates
 
Subject:
9.b. Curriculum and Instruction, Assistant Superintendent's Report: Dr. Dominick M. Lupo 
Subject:
9.b.I. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION: Curriculum Department Update 
 
Subject:
9.b.II. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION/ACTION: Set the Last Day of School for Each School Year
Description:
The Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education approves the last day of school for each school year.

Recommended Motion: I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education approve the last day of school for the 2025-2026 District calendar to show a closing date of Tuesday, June 9, 2026.

Motion by member:_______________ Seconded by: ________________
 
Subject:
9.c. Business and Operations, Business Manager/CSBO: Courtney Whited
Subject:
9.c.I. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION: Finance Report - JANUARY 2026
 
Attachments:
Subject:
9.c.II. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION/ACTION: GSF USA, Inc. Custodial Cleaning Services for 2026-27
Description:
Rationale: The Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education approves all contracts over $10,000.

Recommended Motion: I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education approve this Agreement from GSF USA, Inc. for custodial cleaning services in the amount of $535,203.49 from August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2027, as presented.

Motion by member:______________ Seconded by:_________________
 
Attachments:
Subject:
9.c.III. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION/ACTION: Pump Replacements with ComEd Energy Efficiency Incentive Program
Description:
Rationale: The Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education approves all contracts over $10,000.

Recommended Motion: I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education approve the two (2) quotes for the replacement of pumps with variable frequency drives to be installed in Rutledge Hall and Lincoln Hall as part of ComEd’s Energy Efficiency Incentive program for the initial cost of $44,660 with a possible reduction of $16,875.

Motion by member:______________ Seconded by:_________________
 
Attachments:
Subject:
9.c.IV. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION/ACTION: Todd Hall’s Second Grade Classroom Furniture Replacement 
Description:
Rationale: The Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education approves all contracts over $10,000.

Recommended Motion: I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education  approve this quote from Interiors for Business, Inc. for Second Grade’s Classroom Furniture in the amount of $85,686.28 to be installed during Summer 2026.

Motion by member:______________ Seconded by:_________________
 
Attachments:
Subject:
9.c.V. INFORMATION/ACTION:  Bills Payable in the Amount of $1,363,967.58
Bills reviewed this month by: Ted Kwon and John P. Vranas
Description:
Rationale: The Board of Education routinely reviews and approves invoices and bills.
  
Recommended Motion: I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education approve invoices and bills in the amount of $1,363,967.58.

Motion by member: _________________ Seconded by: ________________
 
Attachments:
Subject:
10. AUDIENCE TO VISITORS
 
Subject:
11. RECESS INTO CLOSED SESSION  
Description:
I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education recess into Closed Session for the purposes of: 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1), amended by P.A. 101-459 - Personnel and 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2) - Collective Negotiating.

Motion by member:_________________ Seconded by:________________
 
Subject:
12. ADJOURNMENT
Description:

Motion by member: _______________ Seconded by: _________________
 

Dr. David L. Russo, Superintendent of Schools

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