Meeting Agenda
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
2. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION (5:00p.m.)
Recommended motion: 
 Move to adjourn to closed session to discuss the following matter according to the exceptions provided in the Open Meetings Act and specified as follows:
• 2(c)(1) The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body or legal counsel for the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee of the public body or against legal counsel for the public body to determine its validity and
• 2(c)(2) Collective negotiating matters between the public body and its employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees and 
• 2(c)(9) Student disciplinary cases and 
• 2(c)(11) 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.
3. RECESS
4. RETURN TO PUBLIC SESSION
5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
6. PUBLIC HEARING
6.A Public Hearing on the Amended Budget for 2025-2026
6.A1 Comments Regarding Public Hearing
6.B Public Hearing on the Application for Waiver or Modification of State Board Rules and/or School Code Mandates allowing the District to continue the increased fee for its driver education course to an amount not to exceed $450.
6.B1 Comments Regarding Public Hearing
6.C Public Hearing on the Application for Waiver or Modification of State Board Rules and/or School Code Mandates allowing the District to consider personnel salaries and benefits in calculating the reasonable fee for driver education
6.C1 Comments Regarding Public Hearing
7. FOCUS ON STUDENTS AND GOOD NEWS REPORTS
7.A Good News - KJHS 7th and 8th Grade Track
7.B Good News - BCA National Award
7.C Good News - USDA AUDIT
8. SUPERINTENDENT COMMENTS
9. PUBLIC COMMENTS
10. REPORTS
10.A 1st Reading of Student Handbook
10.B Designation of Transportation Serious Safety Hazard Determinations
10.C Enrollment Planning Update
10.D 1st Reading of Board Policies, Administrative Procedures and Exhibits
10.D1 Section 2 - Board of Education
10.D1a. Exhibit 2.140-E1 Guidance for Board Member Communications, Including Email Use (revised 06-17-26)
10.D1b. Exhibit 2.250-E2 Immediately Available District Public Records and Web-Posted Reports and Records (revised 06-17-26)
10.D2 Section 4 - Operational Services
10.D2a. Exhibit 4.170-AP6, E2 Notification to Staff and Parents-Guardians of CPR and AED Video (revised 06-17-26)
10.D3 Section 5 - Personnel
10.D3a. Policy 5.30 Hiring Process and Criteria (revised 06-17-26)
10.D3b. Policy 5.50 Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Tobacco Prohibition (revised 06-17-26)
10.D3c. Exhibit 5.30-AP2, E1 Notice of Preliminary Hiring Decision Based on Conviction Record (revised 06-17-26)
10.D3d. Exhibit 5.30-AP2, E2 Notice of Final Hiring Decision Based on Conviction Record (revised 06-17-26)
10.D4 Section 7 - Students
10.D4a. Policy 7.20 Harassment of Students Prohibited (revised 06-17-26)
10.D4b. Policy 7.50 School Admissions; Student Transfers To and From Non-District Schools; Re-Enrollment (revised 06-17-26)
10.D4c. Policy 7.100 Health, Eye, and Dental Examinations Immunizations and Exclusion of Students (revised 06-17-26)
10.D4d. Policy 7.185 Teen Dating Violence Prohibited (revised 06-17-26)
10.D4e. Policy 7.220 Bus Conduct
10.D4f. Policy 7.230 Misconduct by Students with Disabilities (revised 06-17-26)
10.D4g. Policy 7.240 Conduct Code for Participants in Co-Curricular Activities (revised 06-17-26)
10.D4h. Policy 7.260 Exemption From Physical Education (revised 06-17-26)
10.D4i. Policy 7.300 Extracurricular Athletics (revised 06-17-26)
10.D4j. Administrative Procedure 7.250-AP2 Bed Bug Protocol (renumbered 06-17-26)
10.D5 Section 8: Community Relations
10.D5a. Policy 8.90 Parent Organizations (revised 06-17-26)
10.E Requests for Information Pursuant to the Illinois Freedom of Information Act
The District has received and processed the following requests for information:
10.E1 FOIA List 06.23.26
10.F Field Trips/Overnight Trips
10.F1 6.23.26 Overnight Trip Request List
11. ACTION
11.A Approve Givebacks as a District Fundraising Platform and Direct the Superintendent or Designee to Enter Into an Agreement
11.B Adopt the Amended Budget Resolution for McLean County Unit District No. 5, McLean and Woodford Counties for 2025-2026
11.C Approve the Application for Waiver or Modification of State Board Rules and/or School Code Mandates allowing the District to continue the increased fee for its driver education course to an amount not to exceed $450.
11.D Approve the Application for Waiver or Modification of State Board Rules and/or School Code Mandates allowing the District to consider personnel salaries and benefits in calculating the reasonable fee for driver education.
12. CONSENT AGENDA
12.A Approval of Minutes
Minutes are not released for public viewing until approved by the Board of Education
12.A1 05.20.26 Closed Minutes
12.A2 05.20.26 Regular Minutes
12.B Personnel Matters
12.C Payment of Bills and Payrolls
12.C1 Bills & Payroll Reports
12.D Approve Finance Department Reports
12.D1 Financial Statements - April 2026
12.E Approve Board Policies, Administrative Procedures, and Exhibits
12.E1 Section 2 - Board of Education
12.E1a. Policy 2.200 Types of Board Meetings
12.E1b. Policy 2.220 Board Meeting Procedure
12.E1c. Policy 2.250 Access to District Public Records
12.E1d. Policy 2.260 Uniform Grievance Procedure
12.E1e. Policy 2.265 Title IX Sexual Harassment Grievance Procedure
12.E2 Section 4 - Operational Services
12.E2a. Policy 4.40 Incurring Debt
12.E2b. Policy 4.165 Awareness and Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse and Grooming Behaviors
12.E2c. Administrative Procedure 4.190-AP3 Threats or Targeted School Violence Against Staff 
12.E2d. Exhibit 4.190-AP3, E1 Resources for Staff Who Are Victims of Threats or Targeted School Violence
12.E3 Section 5 - Personnel
12.E3a. Policy 5.250 Leaves of Absence
12.E3b. Policy 5.330 Vacation, Holidays, and Leaves
12.E4 Section 6 - Instruction
12.E4a. Policy 6.235 Access to Electronic Networks
12.E4b. Exhibit 6.60-AP1,E1 Notice to Parents-Guardians of Students
12.E5 Section 7 - Students
12.E5a. Policy 7.190 Student Behavior
12.F Approve Requests for Authorization to Use Fire Prevention and Safety Funds
12.F1 Fairview Amendment #23
12.F2 Husdon Amendment #27
12.G Approve Annual Review and Designation of Transportation Serious Safety Hazard Determinations for Students Residing within 1.5 Miles from School
12.H Approve 2 Year Lease Extension with JMO Modular for 2 Portable Classrooms at Normal Community High School
12.I Approve NCWHS Varsity Softball Field Project with Byrne & Jones Sports Construction Under TIPS Contract #26020101
12.J Approve Martin Hickman as a Delegated Authority for the School District Superintendent for ISBE Reports/Submissions for the Period of July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027
12.K Appoint M. Curt Richardson as Expulsion Hearing and Suspension Review Officer for the District for 2026-2027 School Year
12.L Appoint Martin Hickman as Treasurer for the District for the Period July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027
12.M Appoint Emily Sargent as Clerk for the Board for the District for the Period July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027
12.N Approve Milk Bid for 2026-2027
12.O Approve District Insurance Renewals for 2026-2027
12.P Approve Wages & Benefits for Special Classes of Employees for 2026-2027
12.Q Approve Resolution Abating the Working Cash Fund of the District
12.R Approve Facility and Student Fees for 2026-2027
12.S Approve Resolution of Interest Earned for 2025-2026
12.T Approve Student Activity Fund Establishments
12.U Approve Donation Request
13. BOARD REPRESENTATIVE COMMITTEE MEETING REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COMMENTS
14. ADJOURNMENT
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: June 23, 2026 - 6:30pm (Sign up for public comments will be open from 5:15pm - 6:15pm) - Board of Education Regular Meeting
Subject:
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Subject:
2. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION (5:00p.m.)
Recommended motion: 
 Move to adjourn to closed session to discuss the following matter according to the exceptions provided in the Open Meetings Act and specified as follows:
• 2(c)(1) The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body or legal counsel for the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee of the public body or against legal counsel for the public body to determine its validity and
• 2(c)(2) Collective negotiating matters between the public body and its employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees and 
• 2(c)(9) Student disciplinary cases and 
• 2(c)(11) 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.
Subject:
3. RECESS
Subject:
4. RETURN TO PUBLIC SESSION
Subject:
5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Subject:
6. PUBLIC HEARING
Subject:
6.A Public Hearing on the Amended Budget for 2025-2026
Subject:
6.A1 Comments Regarding Public Hearing
Subject:
6.B Public Hearing on the Application for Waiver or Modification of State Board Rules and/or School Code Mandates allowing the District to continue the increased fee for its driver education course to an amount not to exceed $450.
Attachments:
Subject:
6.B1 Comments Regarding Public Hearing
Subject:
6.C Public Hearing on the Application for Waiver or Modification of State Board Rules and/or School Code Mandates allowing the District to consider personnel salaries and benefits in calculating the reasonable fee for driver education
Attachments:
Subject:
6.C1 Comments Regarding Public Hearing
Subject:
7. FOCUS ON STUDENTS AND GOOD NEWS REPORTS
Subject:
7.A Good News - KJHS 7th and 8th Grade Track
Presenter:
Sylvester Davis
Subject:
7.B Good News - BCA National Award
Presenter:
Dr. Weikle
Subject:
7.C Good News - USDA AUDIT
Presenter:
JoAnna Rewerts
Attachments:
Subject:
8. SUPERINTENDENT COMMENTS
Subject:
9. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Subject:
10. REPORTS
Subject:
10.A 1st Reading of Student Handbook
Presenter:
Dr. Brandon Caffey
Attachments:
Subject:
10.B Designation of Transportation Serious Safety Hazard Determinations
Presenter:
Joe Adelman and Shane Hill
Attachments:
Subject:
10.C Enrollment Planning Update
Presenter:
Dr. Weikle and Marty Hickman
Attachments:
Subject:
10.D 1st Reading of Board Policies, Administrative Procedures and Exhibits
Subject:
10.D1 Section 2 - Board of Education
Subject:
10.D1a. Exhibit 2.140-E1 Guidance for Board Member Communications, Including Email Use (revised 06-17-26)
Attachments:
Subject:
10.D1b. Exhibit 2.250-E2 Immediately Available District Public Records and Web-Posted Reports and Records (revised 06-17-26)
Attachments:
Subject:
10.D2 Section 4 - Operational Services
Subject:
10.D2a. Exhibit 4.170-AP6, E2 Notification to Staff and Parents-Guardians of CPR and AED Video (revised 06-17-26)
Attachments:
Subject:
10.D3 Section 5 - Personnel
Subject:
10.D3a. Policy 5.30 Hiring Process and Criteria (revised 06-17-26)
Attachments:
Subject:
10.D3b. Policy 5.50 Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Tobacco Prohibition (revised 06-17-26)
Attachments:
Subject:
10.D3c. Exhibit 5.30-AP2, E1 Notice of Preliminary Hiring Decision Based on Conviction Record (revised 06-17-26)
Attachments:
Subject:
10.D3d. Exhibit 5.30-AP2, E2 Notice of Final Hiring Decision Based on Conviction Record (revised 06-17-26)
Attachments:
Subject:
10.D4 Section 7 - Students
Subject:
10.D4a. Policy 7.20 Harassment of Students Prohibited (revised 06-17-26)
Attachments:
Subject:
10.D4b. Policy 7.50 School Admissions; Student Transfers To and From Non-District Schools; Re-Enrollment (revised 06-17-26)
Attachments:
Subject:
10.D4c. Policy 7.100 Health, Eye, and Dental Examinations Immunizations and Exclusion of Students (revised 06-17-26)
Attachments:
Subject:
10.D4d. Policy 7.185 Teen Dating Violence Prohibited (revised 06-17-26)
Attachments:
Subject:
10.D4e. Policy 7.220 Bus Conduct
Attachments:
Subject:
10.D4f. Policy 7.230 Misconduct by Students with Disabilities (revised 06-17-26)
Attachments:
Subject:
10.D4g. Policy 7.240 Conduct Code for Participants in Co-Curricular Activities (revised 06-17-26)
Attachments:
Subject:
10.D4h. Policy 7.260 Exemption From Physical Education (revised 06-17-26)
Attachments:
Subject:
10.D4i. Policy 7.300 Extracurricular Athletics (revised 06-17-26)
Attachments:
Subject:
10.D4j. Administrative Procedure 7.250-AP2 Bed Bug Protocol (renumbered 06-17-26)
Attachments:
Subject:
10.D5 Section 8: Community Relations
Subject:
10.D5a. Policy 8.90 Parent Organizations (revised 06-17-26)
Attachments:
Subject:
10.E Requests for Information Pursuant to the Illinois Freedom of Information Act
The District has received and processed the following requests for information:
Subject:
10.E1 FOIA List 06.23.26
Attachments:
Subject:
10.F Field Trips/Overnight Trips
Presenter:
Dr. Weikle
Subject:
10.F1 6.23.26 Overnight Trip Request List
Attachments:
Subject:
11. ACTION
Subject:
11.A Approve Givebacks as a District Fundraising Platform and Direct the Superintendent or Designee to Enter Into an Agreement
Attachments:
Subject:
11.B Adopt the Amended Budget Resolution for McLean County Unit District No. 5, McLean and Woodford Counties for 2025-2026
Attachments:
Subject:
11.C Approve the Application for Waiver or Modification of State Board Rules and/or School Code Mandates allowing the District to continue the increased fee for its driver education course to an amount not to exceed $450.
Attachments:
Subject:
11.D Approve the Application for Waiver or Modification of State Board Rules and/or School Code Mandates allowing the District to consider personnel salaries and benefits in calculating the reasonable fee for driver education.
Attachments:
Subject:
12. CONSENT AGENDA
Subject:
12.A Approval of Minutes
Minutes are not released for public viewing until approved by the Board of Education
Subject:
12.A1 05.20.26 Closed Minutes
Subject:
12.A2 05.20.26 Regular Minutes
Subject:
12.B Personnel Matters
Attachments:
Subject:
12.C Payment of Bills and Payrolls
Subject:
12.C1 Bills & Payroll Reports
Attachments:
Subject:
12.D Approve Finance Department Reports
Subject:
12.D1 Financial Statements - April 2026
Attachments:
Subject:
12.E Approve Board Policies, Administrative Procedures, and Exhibits
Subject:
12.E1 Section 2 - Board of Education
Subject:
12.E1a. Policy 2.200 Types of Board Meetings
Attachments:
Subject:
12.E1b. Policy 2.220 Board Meeting Procedure
Attachments:
Subject:
12.E1c. Policy 2.250 Access to District Public Records
Attachments:
Subject:
12.E1d. Policy 2.260 Uniform Grievance Procedure
Attachments:
Subject:
12.E1e. Policy 2.265 Title IX Sexual Harassment Grievance Procedure
Attachments:
Subject:
12.E2 Section 4 - Operational Services
Subject:
12.E2a. Policy 4.40 Incurring Debt
Attachments:
Subject:
12.E2b. Policy 4.165 Awareness and Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse and Grooming Behaviors
Attachments:
Subject:
12.E2c. Administrative Procedure 4.190-AP3 Threats or Targeted School Violence Against Staff 
Attachments:
Subject:
12.E2d. Exhibit 4.190-AP3, E1 Resources for Staff Who Are Victims of Threats or Targeted School Violence
Attachments:
Subject:
12.E3 Section 5 - Personnel
Subject:
12.E3a. Policy 5.250 Leaves of Absence
Attachments:
Subject:
12.E3b. Policy 5.330 Vacation, Holidays, and Leaves
Attachments:
Subject:
12.E4 Section 6 - Instruction
Subject:
12.E4a. Policy 6.235 Access to Electronic Networks
Attachments:
Subject:
12.E4b. Exhibit 6.60-AP1,E1 Notice to Parents-Guardians of Students
Attachments:
Subject:
12.E5 Section 7 - Students
Subject:
12.E5a. Policy 7.190 Student Behavior
Attachments:
Subject:
12.F Approve Requests for Authorization to Use Fire Prevention and Safety Funds
Subject:
12.F1 Fairview Amendment #23
Attachments:
Subject:
12.F2 Husdon Amendment #27
Attachments:
Subject:
12.G Approve Annual Review and Designation of Transportation Serious Safety Hazard Determinations for Students Residing within 1.5 Miles from School
Attachments:
Subject:
12.H Approve 2 Year Lease Extension with JMO Modular for 2 Portable Classrooms at Normal Community High School
Attachments:
Subject:
12.I Approve NCWHS Varsity Softball Field Project with Byrne & Jones Sports Construction Under TIPS Contract #26020101
Attachments:
Subject:
12.J Approve Martin Hickman as a Delegated Authority for the School District Superintendent for ISBE Reports/Submissions for the Period of July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027
Attachments:
Subject:
12.K Appoint M. Curt Richardson as Expulsion Hearing and Suspension Review Officer for the District for 2026-2027 School Year
Attachments:
Subject:
12.L Appoint Martin Hickman as Treasurer for the District for the Period July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027
Attachments:
Subject:
12.M Appoint Emily Sargent as Clerk for the Board for the District for the Period July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027
Attachments:
Subject:
12.N Approve Milk Bid for 2026-2027
Attachments:
Subject:
12.O Approve District Insurance Renewals for 2026-2027
Attachments:
Subject:
12.P Approve Wages & Benefits for Special Classes of Employees for 2026-2027
Attachments:
Subject:
12.Q Approve Resolution Abating the Working Cash Fund of the District
Attachments:
Subject:
12.R Approve Facility and Student Fees for 2026-2027
Attachments:
Subject:
12.S Approve Resolution of Interest Earned for 2025-2026
Attachments:
Subject:
12.T Approve Student Activity Fund Establishments
Attachments:
Subject:
12.U Approve Donation Request
Attachments:
Subject:
13. BOARD REPRESENTATIVE COMMITTEE MEETING REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COMMENTS
Subject:
14. ADJOURNMENT

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