Meeting Agenda
A. Call to Order and Roll Call.                                                                 6:15 p.m.
B. Enter into Closed Session for the purpose of discussing:
C. Return to Open Session.                                                                    7:00 p.m.
D. Public Comment/Response.                                                            
E. Changes to the Agenda.
F. Superintendent's Report:
F.1. Kindergarten Enrollment - June update.

F.2. 2025-2026 Trimester III update on chronic absenteeism.
F.3. Riverside Junior Woman's Charity Gift to D96. 
G. Approval of Consent Agenda.
G.1. Minutes of the Previous Meetings.
G.1.a. May 6, 2026, Committee of the Whole/Special Meeting Minutes.
G.1.b. May 20, 2026, Regular Business Meeting Minutes. 
G.2. Personnel Report.
G.3. Payables Pre-List as of May 29, 2026.
G.4. Payables Pre-List as of June 17, 2026.
G.5. Review of Closed Session Minutes of the Previous Six Months.
G.6. Non-Union Salary Recommendations 2026-2027.
H. Riverside Education Council.
I. Board Member Comments.
J. Old Business.

J.1. Approve Strategic Plan.

J.2. PRESS Plus #121 Policies - Second Reading and Approval - Action Item.
J.2.a. Policy 1:30 - School District Philosophy -D96 Edit.
J.2.b. Policy 2:200 - Types of Board of Education Meetings - Question.
J.2.c. Policy 2:220 - Board of Education Meeting Procedure - Questions (2).
J.2.d. Policy 2:250 - Access to District Public Record.
J.2.e. Policy 2:260 - Uniform Grievance Procedure.
J.2.f. Policy 2:265 - Title IX Grievance Procedure - D96 Edits.
J.2.g. Policy 4:165 - Aware and Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse and Grooming Behaviors.
J.2.h. Policy 5:10 - Equal Employment Opportunity and Minority Recruitment - D96 Edit.
J.2.i. Policy 5:20 - Workplace Harassment Prohibited - D96 Edit.
J.2.j. Policy 5:30 - Hiring Process and Criteria.
J.2.k. Policy 5:170 - Copyright - D96 Edit.
J.2.l. Policy 5:250 - Leaves of Absence - Question.
J.2.m. Policy 5:330 - Sick Days, Vacation, Holidays and Leaves.
J.2.n. Policy 6:65 - Student Social and Emotional Development.
J.2.o. Policy 6:100 - Using Animals in the Educational Program.
J.2.p. Policy 6:145 - Migrant Students.
J.2.q. Policy 6:170 - Title I Programs.
J.2.r. Policy 7:20 - Harassment of Students Prohibited.
J.2.s. Policy 7:50 - School Admissions and Student Transfers to and From Non-District Schools.
J.2.t. Policy 7:100 - Health, Eye, and Dental Examination, Immunization, and Exclusions of Students.
J.2.u. Policy 7:180 - Prevention of and Response to Bullying, Intimidation, and Harassment - D96 Edit.
J.2.v. Policy 7:185 Teen Dating Violence Prohibited.
J.2.w. Policy 7:220 - Bus Conduct - Review & Monitoring.
J.2.x. Policy 7:230 - Misconduct by Students with Disabilities - Review & Monitoring.
J.2.y. Policy 7:240 - Conduct Code for Participants in Co-Curricular Activities.
J.2.z. Policy 7:255 - Students Who Are Parents, Expectant Parents, or Victims of Domestic or Sexual Violence - D96 Edit.
J.2.aa. Policy 7:260 - Exemption From Physical Education.
J.2.ab. Policy 7:280 - Communicable and Chronic Infectious Diseases - Review & Monitoring.
J.2.ac. Policy 7:300 - Co-Curricular Athletics.
J.2.ad. Policy 8:90 - Parent Organizations.
K. New Business/Discussion.
K.1. 5Essentials Alternative Survey Consideration.
K.2. 10-Year Health Life Safety Assessment Proposal.
L. Public Comment/Response.
M. Future Meeting Dates.
M.1. July 1, 2026 - Canceled- Committee of the Whole Meeting.
M.2. July 15, 2026—Regular Business Meeting, 7:00 p.m. in the Ames multi-purpose Room. (If necessary, The Board will enter into a Closed Session at 6:15 p.m. and return to an Open Session at 7:00 p.m.).
M.3. August 5, 2026 - Committee of the Whole, 7:00 p.m. in the multi-purpose room at Ames School.
M.4. August 19, 2026—Regular Business Meeting, 7:00 p.m. in the Hauser Learning Resource Center. (If necessary, The Board will enter into a Closed Session at 6:15 p.m. and return to an Open Session at 7:00 p.m.).
M.5. September 2, 2026 - Board Self-Assessment/Committee of the Whole Meeting, 7:00 p.m. - TBD.
N. Information Items.
N.1. District 96 Student Enrollment Report.
N.2. District 96 Absence Report.
N.3. District 96 Substitute Report.
N.4. FOIA Requests.
N.5. Financial Statements.
N.6. Legal Bills.
N.7. Architect Bills.

N.8. School Lunches Served Report.
N.9. May 2026 Construction Monthly Report.
O. Enter Into Closed Session (If needed).
P. Return to Open Session.
Q. Adjournment.
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: June 17, 2026 at 7:00 PM - REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING
Subject:
A. Call to Order and Roll Call.                                                                 6:15 p.m.
Subject:
B. Enter into Closed Session for the purpose of discussing:
Description:
• The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the District or legal counsel for the District, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee or against legal counsel for the District to determine its validity.  5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1).

• Minutes of meetings lawfully closed, whether for purposes of approval or semi-annual review. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(21).

•Collective negotiating matters or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2).

•Any matter involving an individual student. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(10).
 
Subject:
C. Return to Open Session.                                                                    7:00 p.m.
Subject:
D. Public Comment/Response.                                                            
Description:
The Board welcomes and encourages community engagement at all board meetings; therefore, time is allocated at the beginning and end of each meeting for audience members to address the Board.  We kindly ask that you limit your comments to 5 minutes.  Please note, this is a Board meeting in public and not a public forum or town hall.  The Board does not directly respond to questions or comments during the meeting, but may ask the Superintendent to follow up with you, as necessary.  
Subject:
E. Changes to the Agenda.
Description:
This item allows Board Members to add or modify the agenda at the beginning of the meeting.  The Board President will need consensus to modify the agenda.
Subject:
F. Superintendent's Report:
Subject:
F.1. Kindergarten Enrollment - June update.
Attachments:
Subject:

F.2. 2025-2026 Trimester III update on chronic absenteeism.
Attachments:
Subject:
F.3. Riverside Junior Woman's Charity Gift to D96. 
Subject:
G. Approval of Consent Agenda.
Description:
Utilization of a Consent Agenda should not limit the Board's ability to make District issues as transparent as possible.  You have the right as an individual Board Member to request any item under the Consent Agenda to be moved from the Consent Agenda and placed under business for discussion and action.  If you want to have a no-vote or abstention recorded on any item, this would be reason for removal of an item off the Consent Agenda.
 
Subject:
G.1. Minutes of the Previous Meetings.
Subject:
G.1.a. May 6, 2026, Committee of the Whole/Special Meeting Minutes.
Attachments:
Subject:
G.1.b. May 20, 2026, Regular Business Meeting Minutes. 
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Subject:
G.2. Personnel Report.
Attachments:
Subject:
G.3. Payables Pre-List as of May 29, 2026.
Attachments:
Subject:
G.4. Payables Pre-List as of June 17, 2026.
Attachments:
Subject:
G.5. Review of Closed Session Minutes of the Previous Six Months.
Attachments:
Subject:
G.6. Non-Union Salary Recommendations 2026-2027.
Subject:
H. Riverside Education Council.
Subject:
I. Board Member Comments.
Subject:
J. Old Business.
Subject:

J.1. Approve Strategic Plan.
Attachments:
Subject:

J.2. PRESS Plus #121 Policies - Second Reading and Approval - Action Item.
Attachments:
Subject:
J.2.a. Policy 1:30 - School District Philosophy -D96 Edit.
Attachments:
Subject:
J.2.b. Policy 2:200 - Types of Board of Education Meetings - Question.
Description:
1 question needs to be answered.  See the description below

*Question 1.

Some attorneys find the Open Meetings Act's (OMA's) posting requirements for special meetings to be unclear and recommend that a board post notices and agendas of such meetings at the district's main office and at the location where the meeting is to be held. Consult the board attorney for guidance on this issue and ensure that posting practices align with this policy and administrative procedure 2:200-AP, Types of School Board Meetings. Posting at the meeting location promotes greater transparency.

Does the Board post notices and agendas for special meetings at the location where the meeting is to be held, in addition to posting at the district’s main office? If yes, note that this policy may require posting in the same manner for reconvened and rescheduled meetings, in alignment with OMA.

     No (Default)
 X Yes (IASB will revise this sentence after "the District's main office" to add "and the location where the meeting is to be held")
Attachments:
Subject:
J.2.c. Policy 2:220 - Board of Education Meeting Procedure - Questions (2).
Description:
2 questions need to be answered.  See the description below

*Question 1.

The Board may restrict the addition of discussion items suggested by District residents to the agenda to the beginning of a regular meeting and/or upon unanimous approval of those board members present.

Does the Board want to add restrictions regarding addition of discussion items suggested by District residents to the agenda?

 X  No (Default)
     Yes, restrict to the beginning of a regular meeting. (IASB will add the following sentence: Discussion items suggested by District residents may be added to the agenda at the beginning of a regular meeting.)
 Yes, restrict to upon unanimous approval of those board members present. (IASB will add the following sentence: Discussion items suggested by District residents may be added to the agenda upon unanimous approval of those Board members present.)
 Yes, restrict to the beginning of a regular meeting upon unanimous approval of those board members present. (IASB will add the following sentence: Discussion items suggested by District residents may be added to the agenda at the beginning of a regular meeting upon unanimous approval of those Board members present.)
*Question 2.

Does the Board take a roll call vote on all action items?

  No (Default)
  X   Yes (IASB will replace this paragraph with the following sentence:  The Board shall take a roll call vote on all matters requiring its action, including but not limited to, all questions involving the expenditure of money and all questions involving the closing of a meeting to the public.)
Attachments:
Subject:
J.2.d. Policy 2:250 - Access to District Public Record.
Attachments:
Subject:
J.2.e. Policy 2:260 - Uniform Grievance Procedure.
Attachments:
Subject:
J.2.f. Policy 2:265 - Title IX Grievance Procedure - D96 Edits.
Attachments:
Subject:
J.2.g. Policy 4:165 - Aware and Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse and Grooming Behaviors.
Attachments:
Subject:
J.2.h. Policy 5:10 - Equal Employment Opportunity and Minority Recruitment - D96 Edit.
Attachments:
Subject:
J.2.i. Policy 5:20 - Workplace Harassment Prohibited - D96 Edit.
Attachments:
Subject:
J.2.j. Policy 5:30 - Hiring Process and Criteria.
Attachments:
Subject:
J.2.k. Policy 5:170 - Copyright - D96 Edit.
Attachments:
Subject:
J.2.l. Policy 5:250 - Leaves of Absence - Question.
Description:
1 question needs to be answered.  See the description below

Question 1.

A district that employs 50 or fewer employees may substitute the following sentence: "If the District employs at least 16 but not more than 50 employees, an employee is entitled to a total 10 days of unpaid leave while a child of the employee is a patient in a NICU." 820 ILCS 157/10, added by P.A. 104-259, eff. 6-1-26. A district that employs 15 or fewer employees is not subject to the requirements of 820 ILCS 157/. If the district employs 15 or fewer employees, it may choose to delete this subhead.

How many employees are employed by the district, including part-time workers? 

 X  51 or more full- or part-time employees. (Default)
     50 or fewer full- or part-time employees. (IASB will substitute the following sentence: "If the District employs at least 16 but not more than 50 employees, an employee is entitled to a total 10 days of unpaid leave while a child of the employee is a patient in a NICU.")
Attachments:
Subject:
J.2.m. Policy 5:330 - Sick Days, Vacation, Holidays and Leaves.
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Subject:
J.2.n. Policy 6:65 - Student Social and Emotional Development.
Attachments:
Subject:
J.2.o. Policy 6:100 - Using Animals in the Educational Program.
Attachments:
Subject:
J.2.p. Policy 6:145 - Migrant Students.
Attachments:
Subject:
J.2.q. Policy 6:170 - Title I Programs.
Attachments:
Subject:
J.2.r. Policy 7:20 - Harassment of Students Prohibited.
Attachments:
Subject:
J.2.s. Policy 7:50 - School Admissions and Student Transfers to and From Non-District Schools.
Attachments:
Subject:
J.2.t. Policy 7:100 - Health, Eye, and Dental Examination, Immunization, and Exclusions of Students.
Attachments:
Subject:
J.2.u. Policy 7:180 - Prevention of and Response to Bullying, Intimidation, and Harassment - D96 Edit.
Attachments:
Subject:
J.2.v. Policy 7:185 Teen Dating Violence Prohibited.
Attachments:
Subject:
J.2.w. Policy 7:220 - Bus Conduct - Review & Monitoring.
Attachments:
Subject:
J.2.x. Policy 7:230 - Misconduct by Students with Disabilities - Review & Monitoring.
Attachments:
Subject:
J.2.y. Policy 7:240 - Conduct Code for Participants in Co-Curricular Activities.
Attachments:
Subject:
J.2.z. Policy 7:255 - Students Who Are Parents, Expectant Parents, or Victims of Domestic or Sexual Violence - D96 Edit.
Attachments:
Subject:
J.2.aa. Policy 7:260 - Exemption From Physical Education.
Attachments:
Subject:
J.2.ab. Policy 7:280 - Communicable and Chronic Infectious Diseases - Review & Monitoring.
Attachments:
Subject:
J.2.ac. Policy 7:300 - Co-Curricular Athletics.
Attachments:
Subject:
J.2.ad. Policy 8:90 - Parent Organizations.
Attachments:
Subject:
K. New Business/Discussion.
Subject:
K.1. 5Essentials Alternative Survey Consideration.
Attachments:
Subject:
K.2. 10-Year Health Life Safety Assessment Proposal.
Attachments:
Subject:
L. Public Comment/Response.
Subject:
M. Future Meeting Dates.
Subject:
M.1. July 1, 2026 - Canceled- Committee of the Whole Meeting.
Subject:
M.2. July 15, 2026—Regular Business Meeting, 7:00 p.m. in the Ames multi-purpose Room. (If necessary, The Board will enter into a Closed Session at 6:15 p.m. and return to an Open Session at 7:00 p.m.).
Subject:
M.3. August 5, 2026 - Committee of the Whole, 7:00 p.m. in the multi-purpose room at Ames School.
Subject:
M.4. August 19, 2026—Regular Business Meeting, 7:00 p.m. in the Hauser Learning Resource Center. (If necessary, The Board will enter into a Closed Session at 6:15 p.m. and return to an Open Session at 7:00 p.m.).
Subject:
M.5. September 2, 2026 - Board Self-Assessment/Committee of the Whole Meeting, 7:00 p.m. - TBD.
Subject:
N. Information Items.
Description:
These items are usually items that the Board appropriately makes public but generally, there is no comments made on these items.  However, the Board should always feel free to ask questions or comment on any information items listed.
Subject:
N.1. District 96 Student Enrollment Report.
Attachments:
Subject:
N.2. District 96 Absence Report.
Attachments:
Subject:
N.3. District 96 Substitute Report.
Attachments:
Subject:
N.4. FOIA Requests.
Attachments:
Subject:
N.5. Financial Statements.
Attachments:
Subject:
N.6. Legal Bills.
Subject:
N.7. Architect Bills.
Subject:

N.8. School Lunches Served Report.
Attachments:
Subject:
N.9. May 2026 Construction Monthly Report.
Attachments:
Subject:
O. Enter Into Closed Session (If needed).
Description:
• The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the District or legal counsel for the District, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee or against legal counsel for the District to determine its validity.  5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1).

• Minutes of meetings lawfully closed, whether for purposes of approval or semi-annual review. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(21).

•Collective negotiating matters or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2).

•Any matter involving an individual student. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(10).
 
Subject:
P. Return to Open Session.
Subject:
Q. Adjournment.

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