Meeting Agenda
I. Call to Order/Roll Call  7:00 p.m.
II. Pledge of Allegiance 7:01 p.m.
III. Appoint New Board Member 7:02 p.m. 
III.A. Oath of Office
III.B. Code of Conduct
IV. Additions/Changes to the Agenda 7:04 p.m.
V. Shared Agreements: (Rita Balgeman) 7:05 p.m.
VI. Recognition/Showcase/Presentation  7:06 p.m.
VI.A. Board Salutes
VI.B. Presentations
VI.B.1. District Strategic Plan and Goal Champion Goals for the year
VII. E.T.A.W.C. Statement 7:23 p.m.
VIII. Public Comment 7:25 p.m.
VIII.A. Follow-up to Prior Public Comments
IX. Consent Agenda * 7:28 p.m.
IX.A. Approve Board of Education meeting minutes
IX.B. Approve contracts 
IX.C. Approve current expenditures
IX.D. Approve current payrolls
IX.E. Approve current imprest list
IX.F. Approve disposition of closed session audio tapes
IX.G. Approve personnel items; (employee personnel, accept resignations, approve classified staff changes)
X. Financial Reports 7:29 p.m.
X.A. Finance/Revenue
X.B. Treasurers' report
X.C. Financial Charts
X.D. Budget Report
X.E. Student Activity Account Report
XI. Discussion of New / Ongoing Business with Possible Action * 7:30 p.m.
XI.A. Presentation(s) follow-up
XI.B. 1st Reading of Policies
XI.B.1. Policy 2:230 – Public Participation at Board of Education Meetings and Petitions to the Board
XI.B.2. Policy 2:30- School District Elections
XI.B.3. Policy 3:40- Superintendent
XI.B.4. Policy 3:50- Administrative Personnel Other Than the Superintendent
XI.B.5. Policy 3:60- Administrative Responsibility of the Building Principal
XI.B.6. Policy 3:70- Succession of Authority
XI.B.7. Policy 4:120- Food Services
XI.B.8. Policy 4:175- Convicted Child Sex Offender; Screening; Notifications
XI.B.9. Policy 5:110- Recognition for Service
XI.B.10. Policy 5:140- Solicitation By or From Staff
XI.B.11. Policy 5:185- Family and Medical Leave
XI.B.12. Policy 5:240 – Suspension
XI.B.13. Policy 5:40- Communicable and Chronic Infectious Disease
XI.B.14. Policy 5:70 – Religious Holidays
XI.B.15. Policy 6:70 – Teaching About Religions
XI.B.16. Policy 6:80 – Teaching About Controversial Issues
XI.B.17. Policy 6:190 – Extracurricular and Co-Curricular Activities
XI.B.18. Policy 7:130 – Student Rights and Responsibilities
XI.B.19. Policy 7:30- Student Assignment and Intra-District Transfer
XI.B.20. Policy 7:345- Use of Educational Technologies; Student Data Privacy and Security
XI.B.21. Policy 7:80- Release Time for Religious Instruction/Observance
XI.B.22. Policy 8:100- Relations with Other Organizations and Agencies
XI.B.23. Policy 8:70 – Accommodating Individuals with Disabilities
XI.B.24. Exhibit 2:120-E3 – Resolution to Appoint a Delegate to the Illinois Association of School Boards Delegate Assembly
XI.B.25. Exhibit 2:220-E1 – Board Treatment of Closed Meeting Verbatim Recordings and Minutes
XI.B.26. Exhibit 2:220-E3 – Closed Meeting Minutes
XI.B.27. Exhibit 2:220-E5 – Semi-Annual Review of Closed Meeting Minutes
XI.B.28. Exhibit 2:220-E8 – Board Records Maintenance Requirements and FAQs
XI.B.29. Exhibit 2:70-E – Checklist for Filling Board Vacancies by Appointment
XI.C. Childhood Victories
XI.D. D303 Donation 
XI.E. Discard List 
XI.F. Fin Path
XI.G. Humanex Interview Training
XI.H. LEND Dues
XI.I. MBA PowerSchool Conference 
XI.J. SASED Governing Board Resolution
XII. Action Items * 7:57 p.m.
XII.A. Performing Arts Update
XII.B. Teaching Strategies GOLD
XIII. Information Items 7:58 p.m.
XIII.A. Staffing and Enrollment Update
XIII.B. Current job listings
XIII.C. Freedom of Information report
XIII.D. Short-term leave report
XIII.E. Vandalism Report
XIII.F. Suggested agenda items for next board meeting
XIII.G. Board outreach
XIII.H. Parking Lot
XIV. Report of District Committee Meetings 8:03 p.m.
XIV.A. Open Comments - (Board Members)
XV. Review of Upcoming Meetings/Events 8:05 p.m.
XV.A. Community Food Pantry - 4:00 p.m. - July 28, 2026 - ELC
XV.B. National Night Out - 6:00 p.m. - August 4, 2026 - The Shell at Reed-Keppler Park
XV.C. Next Regular Board Meeting - 7:00 p.m. - August 6, 2026 - Leman Middle School
XV.D. WeGo Together Backpack Event - 5:30 p.m. - August 10, 2026 - Cantigny
XV.E. Community Food Pantry - 4:00 p.m. - August 11, 2026 - ELC
XV.F. First Day of Classes for 1st to 8th grade -  August 19, 2026
XV.G. First Day of Classes for Kindergarten - August 20, 2026
XV.H. First Day of Classes for Preschool - August 24, 2026
XVI. Closed Session 8:05 p.m.
XVII. Action Items Following Closed Session   *
XVII.A. Approve closed session minutes as read.
XVIII. Adjournment
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: July 23, 2026 at 7:00 PM - REGULAR MEETING
Subject:
I. Call to Order/Roll Call  7:00 p.m.
Subject:
II. Pledge of Allegiance 7:01 p.m.
Subject:
III. Appoint New Board Member 7:02 p.m. 
Subject:
III.A. Oath of Office
Attachments:
Subject:
III.B. Code of Conduct
Attachments:
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IV. Additions/Changes to the Agenda 7:04 p.m.
Subject:
V. Shared Agreements: (Rita Balgeman) 7:05 p.m.
Description:
1.  Make decisions according to what is best for ALL District 33 students.
2.  Respect staff and other board members and their opinions.
3.  Be willing to see things from the eyes of seven (7) people, not just one (1).
4.  Allow everyone to complete their thoughts.
5.  Commit to shared leadership.
6.  Respect confidentiality.
7.  Adhere to our belief in our students' full potential and successful future.

Strategic Plan Goals
Goal #1 - Student Achievement
Goal #2 - Engaged Learning
Goal #3 - Strong Teams 
Goal #4 - Family & Community Partnerships
Goal #5 - Smart Resources
Subject:
VI. Recognition/Showcase/Presentation  7:06 p.m.
Subject:
VI.A. Board Salutes
Attachments:
Subject:
VI.B. Presentations
Subject:
VI.B.1. District Strategic Plan and Goal Champion Goals for the year
Attachments:
Subject:
VII. E.T.A.W.C. Statement 7:23 p.m.
Subject:
VIII. Public Comment 7:25 p.m.
Subject:
VIII.A. Follow-up to Prior Public Comments
Subject:
IX. Consent Agenda * 7:28 p.m.
Subject:
IX.A. Approve Board of Education meeting minutes
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.B. Approve contracts 
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.C. Approve current expenditures
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.D. Approve current payrolls
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.E. Approve current imprest list
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.F. Approve disposition of closed session audio tapes
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.G. Approve personnel items; (employee personnel, accept resignations, approve classified staff changes)
Attachments:
Subject:
X. Financial Reports 7:29 p.m.
Subject:
X.A. Finance/Revenue
Attachments:
Subject:
X.B. Treasurers' report
Attachments:
Subject:
X.C. Financial Charts
Attachments:
Subject:
X.D. Budget Report
Attachments:
Subject:
X.E. Student Activity Account Report
Attachments:
Subject:
XI. Discussion of New / Ongoing Business with Possible Action * 7:30 p.m.
Subject:
XI.A. Presentation(s) follow-up
Subject:
XI.B. 1st Reading of Policies
Attachments:
Subject:
XI.B.1. Policy 2:230 – Public Participation at Board of Education Meetings and Petitions to the Board
Attachments:
Subject:
XI.B.2. Policy 2:30- School District Elections
Attachments:
Subject:
XI.B.3. Policy 3:40- Superintendent
Attachments:
Subject:
XI.B.4. Policy 3:50- Administrative Personnel Other Than the Superintendent
Attachments:
Subject:
XI.B.5. Policy 3:60- Administrative Responsibility of the Building Principal
Attachments:
Subject:
XI.B.6. Policy 3:70- Succession of Authority
Attachments:
Subject:
XI.B.7. Policy 4:120- Food Services
Attachments:
Subject:
XI.B.8. Policy 4:175- Convicted Child Sex Offender; Screening; Notifications
Attachments:
Subject:
XI.B.9. Policy 5:110- Recognition for Service
Attachments:
Subject:
XI.B.10. Policy 5:140- Solicitation By or From Staff
Attachments:
Subject:
XI.B.11. Policy 5:185- Family and Medical Leave
Attachments:
Subject:
XI.B.12. Policy 5:240 – Suspension
Attachments:
Subject:
XI.B.13. Policy 5:40- Communicable and Chronic Infectious Disease
Attachments:
Subject:
XI.B.14. Policy 5:70 – Religious Holidays
Attachments:
Subject:
XI.B.15. Policy 6:70 – Teaching About Religions
Attachments:
Subject:
XI.B.16. Policy 6:80 – Teaching About Controversial Issues
Attachments:
Subject:
XI.B.17. Policy 6:190 – Extracurricular and Co-Curricular Activities
Attachments:
Subject:
XI.B.18. Policy 7:130 – Student Rights and Responsibilities
Attachments:
Subject:
XI.B.19. Policy 7:30- Student Assignment and Intra-District Transfer
Attachments:
Subject:
XI.B.20. Policy 7:345- Use of Educational Technologies; Student Data Privacy and Security
Attachments:
Subject:
XI.B.21. Policy 7:80- Release Time for Religious Instruction/Observance
Attachments:
Subject:
XI.B.22. Policy 8:100- Relations with Other Organizations and Agencies
Attachments:
Subject:
XI.B.23. Policy 8:70 – Accommodating Individuals with Disabilities
Attachments:
Subject:
XI.B.24. Exhibit 2:120-E3 – Resolution to Appoint a Delegate to the Illinois Association of School Boards Delegate Assembly
Attachments:
Subject:
XI.B.25. Exhibit 2:220-E1 – Board Treatment of Closed Meeting Verbatim Recordings and Minutes
Attachments:
Subject:
XI.B.26. Exhibit 2:220-E3 – Closed Meeting Minutes
Attachments:
Subject:
XI.B.27. Exhibit 2:220-E5 – Semi-Annual Review of Closed Meeting Minutes
Attachments:
Subject:
XI.B.28. Exhibit 2:220-E8 – Board Records Maintenance Requirements and FAQs
Attachments:
Subject:
XI.B.29. Exhibit 2:70-E – Checklist for Filling Board Vacancies by Appointment
Attachments:
Subject:
XI.C. Childhood Victories
Attachments:
Subject:
XI.D. D303 Donation 
Attachments:
Subject:
XI.E. Discard List 
Attachments:
Subject:
XI.F. Fin Path
Attachments:
Subject:
XI.G. Humanex Interview Training
Attachments:
Subject:
XI.H. LEND Dues
Attachments:
Subject:
XI.I. MBA PowerSchool Conference 
Attachments:
Subject:
XI.J. SASED Governing Board Resolution
Attachments:
Subject:
XII. Action Items * 7:57 p.m.
Subject:
XII.A. Performing Arts Update
Attachments:
Subject:
XII.B. Teaching Strategies GOLD
Attachments:
Subject:
XIII. Information Items 7:58 p.m.
Subject:
XIII.A. Staffing and Enrollment Update
Attachments:
Subject:
XIII.B. Current job listings
Attachments:
Subject:
XIII.C. Freedom of Information report
Attachments:
Subject:
XIII.D. Short-term leave report
Subject:
XIII.E. Vandalism Report
Attachments:
Subject:
XIII.F. Suggested agenda items for next board meeting
Subject:
XIII.G. Board outreach
Subject:
XIII.H. Parking Lot
Subject:
XIV. Report of District Committee Meetings 8:03 p.m.
Subject:
XIV.A. Open Comments - (Board Members)
Subject:
XV. Review of Upcoming Meetings/Events 8:05 p.m.
Subject:
XV.A. Community Food Pantry - 4:00 p.m. - July 28, 2026 - ELC
Subject:
XV.B. National Night Out - 6:00 p.m. - August 4, 2026 - The Shell at Reed-Keppler Park
Subject:
XV.C. Next Regular Board Meeting - 7:00 p.m. - August 6, 2026 - Leman Middle School
Subject:
XV.D. WeGo Together Backpack Event - 5:30 p.m. - August 10, 2026 - Cantigny
Subject:
XV.E. Community Food Pantry - 4:00 p.m. - August 11, 2026 - ELC
Subject:
XV.F. First Day of Classes for 1st to 8th grade -  August 19, 2026
Subject:
XV.G. First Day of Classes for Kindergarten - August 20, 2026
Subject:
XV.H. First Day of Classes for Preschool - August 24, 2026
Subject:
XVI. Closed Session 8:05 p.m.
Description:
(The Board of Education may convene into closed session to discuss confidential matters, and may take action upon reconvening into open session only during regular or special board meetings.  No action can be taken on a specific agenda item unless it has been posted on that particular agenda.  The Board is permitted to discuss various items in closed session, including but not limited to:  collective bargaining, pending or imminent litigation, sale/purchase/lease of property, student discipline, and the appointment, employment compensation, discipline, performance, dismissal of specific employees.  The motion to convene into closed session will state the specific reason(s).

Motion to Convene Into Closed Session *
(The Board will move to convene into closed session to discuss a specific item(s) that are listed below.  These are anticipated discussion items during closed session.  Prior to convening into closed session, the Board may add an item(s) for discussion as part of the motion, but action will be taken only on the item(s) stated on the posted agenda.)

Reason 1. The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of a Specific employee(s), specific independent contractors, specific volunteers, or District legal counsel; however, a meeting to consider an increase in compensation to a specific employee of a public body that is subject to the Local Government Wage Increase Transparency Act may not be closed and shall be open to the public and posted and held in accordance with [the Open Meetings Act].  5 ILCS 120/2c)(1), amended by P.A. 101-459.

Reason 2.  Student disciplinary cases. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(9). Minutes of meetings held for this reason shall never be released to protect the individual student’s privacy.
Subject:
XVII. Action Items Following Closed Session   *
Description:
(The Board of Education approves closed session minutes as read after reconvening to open session, and may take action on an item(s) that is listed on the posted agenda.)
Subject:
XVII.A. Approve closed session minutes as read.
Subject:
XVIII. Adjournment

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