How are you? >> Whatever you do. I call the meeting of the Township High School District 211 Board of Education to order. May I have a roll call, please? >> Miss Baron, >> here. >> Miss Caval >> here. >> Mr. Dumbrossski >> here. >> Mrs. Lopez >> here.
>> Miss Russell >> here. >> Mr. Van Dyk. Mr. Rosenlum >> here. Please stand and join me in the pledge of allegiance. I aliance to the flag of the United
States of America and to the republic for which it stands. One nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Welcome. The first recommended action this evening is that the board of education
enter close session to discuss minutes of meetings lawfully closed under the open meetings act. Appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees. probable or imminent litigation against, affecting, or on
behalf of the public body and collective negotiating matters between the public body and its employees or their representatives. May I have a motion, please? >> Second. >> May I have a roll call, please? >> Miss Baron, >> I. >> Miss Caval,
>> I. >> Mr. Dumbrossski, >> I. >> Mrs. Lopez, >> I. >> Miss Russell, >> I. >> Mr. Rosenlum, >> I. The motion passes. Good evening. The recommended action is that the board of education return to open session. May
I have a motion, please? >> So moved. Second. >> Have a roll call, please. >> Miss Baron. >> Hi. >> Miss Caval. >> Hi. >> Mr. Dumbrossski. >> Hi. >> Mrs. Lopez. >> Hi. >> Miss Russell. I, >> Mr. Rosen Bloom. >> I The motion passes. Will you please
stand and join me in the pledge of allegiance immediately followed by a moment of silence to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands. One nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice
for all. Thank you and welcome. The next item on our agenda is recognition and I will turn it over to our superintendent, Dr. Kim. >> Good evening and thank you. This is one of the most exciting times of our board
meeting in which we get to recognize our awesome students this evening. We it looks like we have approximately but I know that we were looking forward to seeing about 22 musicians and vocalists this evening as they are have earned the
all state honors destination from the Illinois music educators association award. So at this time I will turn it over to Mr. Dr. Shoemaker, who is our assistant superintendent of curriculum and instruction, >> board of education, Dr. Campbell, thank you so much for taking time tonight to
honor our allstate honors musicians from ILMEA this year. Tonight, we will be honoring students from all five of our school's music departments. Also here tonight to support and honor their students are Palatine principal Tony Medina and Associate Principal Kim
Glazer, Prem Principal Mark Langanger and Associate Principal Michael Smith, Kona Principal Julie Novak, Shamburgg Principal Tom Moan and Associate Principal Kendra Lutzel. Hoffman Estates principal Mike Authur. Students, as your coach, as your coach, as your uh teacher
introduces you, please walk forward, receive your award from your principal or associate principal and then come over here and stand in the front area of the board table. Additionally, any family members present tonight should stand and be recognized as your student
is in initially introduced by their director. Our first director tonight is Yum Tham. Yum has taught at Hoffman Estates, Shamberg, and Palatine high schools since joining the district in 2004. She is currently the director of orchestras and department chair at
Palatine High School where she sponsors the musical pit orchestra and tri music honor society. >> Thank you. It is my great pleasure to introduce sophomore Claire Moon, who is accompanied by her mother, Yang Hi Kim
Moon, this evening. Claire demonstrated her perseverance and eye for detail this year in her journey to the state festival. After a disappointing placement last year, Clare worked tirelessly this year, asking for a numerous amount of feedback on her excerpts and perfecting the smallest
details in her playing. This diligence resulted in Clare's placement in the Mier All State Honors Orchestra. Claire, thank you so much for sharing your joy of music and your inspiring musicianship every single day. We are so proud of
your achievement. Congratulations. >> Okay, our next director is Matt Moore. Matt Moore is in his 27th year of teaching and his 25th year as the director of bands at FEM High School. Mr. more. >> Good evening. Dr. Campbell, District 211
administration school board members, gives me great pleasure to recognize our FM High School Allstate band musicians selected for the ILMEA Illinois Music Education Conference. First is senior Sunjun Cho, who's joined tonight by his mother, Alice Kim.
Sunjun is an outstanding clarinetist and performed in the all-state honors band. He is a strong leader in our top wind symphony and was our primary drum major for the Viking marching band the past two years. Sugjun is also very active in the triam music honor society science club and the Chicago youth symphony
orchestra philarmonic on the weekends. He will also be featured tomorrow night if you're interested uh as one of our student soloists in the FHS concerto Arya concert. Sun. Jun greatly enjoyed performing in the honors band and working with their guest conductor. He mentioned that he learned a lot about shaping musical phrases as well as
focused tone quality from the experience. Uh next year, Sun Jun is still determined in his college choice, but will major in psychology and neuroscience. Congratulations, Sun Jun, on this well-deserved honor, and thank you for all that you've done for the friend bands over the years.
Next is junior Joanne Chua, who's joined tonight by her father, Sha Chua. Joanna is an incredible flu player who performed in the all state honors orchestra at FM High School. Joanna is an active as a as the president of the Asian-American Club, Viking Marching
Band Leadership Team, Triam Music Honor Society, and also a teaching assistant at her local Chinese school. She was awarded second place at the American Protege Woodwinds and brass competition, getting to perform as a soloist in Carnegie Hall last year. Joanne greatly enjoyed the opportunity to perform in
the honors orchestra at All State and felt that she learned even more about playing with passion and enthusiasm from like-minded peers. Uh she's a natural leader in our wind symphony in the Viking marching band and a role model that the younger students definitely look up to. Congratulations, Joanne, on this significant musical accomplishment.
We look forward to your future leadership and performance in the band program. Next is senior Christopher Chung who is joined tonight by his mother Ji Suk Chung and father Young Chin Chung. Chris is an outstanding clarinet who performed in the honors orchestra
Impuria and this is his third year being selected as an all-state musician. However, this year was perhaps even more special than the past two years since he was selected as the first chair in the honors orchestra, which designates him as being the top clarinetist in the
entire state of Illinois. Chris is also involved in Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra and Triam Music Honor Society. He was the winner of the Omali National Concerto Competition in 2024 and received a merit award along with summer scholarship from the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Young Artist
Competition. As you can guess, Chris greatly enjoyed the experience and repertoire that he performed in the top honors orchestra, including Mambbo from Westside Story. He also appreciated the instruction on how to focus together with his woodwin section members as well as other orchestra musicians when called
for in the music. Chris is still determined in his college choice, but he's planning to major in clarinet performance, hoping to perform someday in a major symphony orchestra, which I could definitely see happening. Congratulations, Chris, on this honor. It's been a wonderful four years of working with you and seeing your incredible growth and contributions to
the band program. Lastly, I'd like to recognize uh senior Ashley Kim, who is joined tonight by her parents, Chang Su and Young Ju Kim. Ashley is an outstanding flowist and piccolo player and was selected on piccolo for the allstate honors band. Uh
it's very important to also recognize her as one of the two piccolo players in the entire state that were selected for either the honors band or the honors orchestra at FHS. She is involved in a triad music honor society NHS and the sports media team. She has also performed in the Chicago Youth Symphony
Orchestra for three years along with being the section leader. Uh has won first place in the Gold International Classical Music Competition and was selected as a soloist to perform in Carnegie Hall. At all state, she enjoyed the power of combined musicality from playing with people that she never met
before, as well as meeting new friends and performing their final piece on extremely high level. Ashley is still determining her college for next year, but plans to major in nursing. Congratulations, Ashley, on this well-deserved musical honor for all of your hard work and dedication over the years.
Next, we have Friend Choir. Christina Collins started teaching at Friend High School in 2014. She directs four curricular choirs, two ac capella groups, and is the vocal director of the musical. Miss Collins. Thank you, Dr. Campbell and schoolboard
members for the opportunity to present tonight for All State Music. I think the best part of All State Music is that these students are not competing against each other um like they would for other sports and activities. But while there are initial auditions to be selected, this experience is about bringing students together from across Illinois
to collaborate at a high musical level and create something bigger than themselves. And it's really inspiring to see every year. I am very pleased to recognize three amazing friend choir students for their participation in the Illinois Allstate Honors Choir. This places them in the top four of their
voice part for our region of the north and northwest suburbs. It is an honor to be their teacher because they are all wonderful musicians and people. Um I'm glad they have continued in front choir along with their busy academic and extracurricular schedules. At the all-state festival this year, they worked with Dr. Katherine Katherine
Rorer from Arkansas Tech University. First, I would like to introduce Gabriella Vasquez along with her parents. She performed as an alto too in the all-state honor choir. Gabby is a senior in FM's chamber singers and plans to major in vocal performance next year.
She is also very involved in theater at friend, performing as Ursula last year in The Little Mermaid and Pette in Legally Blonde this year. Gabby is a great performer and she is such a fun person to work with. At All State, she enjoyed making the pieces more musical by emphasizing phrases and syllables in
the text. She also enjoyed meeting new people and laughing during rehearsals. I will miss seeing her inquire every day next year and wish her all the best in the future and I look forward to hearing about her future success as a vocal performer. Please help me in congratulating Gabby.
Next, I'd like to recognize Lois Wing along with her parents. Lois is a soprano 1 and a freshman. This is a huge accomplishment to start out her high school career in the honor choir. At all state, she enjoyed working on dynamics and tone quality to bring out the choir's full sound. She also
enjoyed socializing and playing cards with the choir kids outside of rehearsal. Lois has a very mature soprano tone quality and makes her section better with her inonation and musicality. I'm so happy that she's only a freshman, so we have three more years together in the FEM choir program. And I
think this is just the start of her high achieving performance journey. Please help me in congratulating Lois. Finally, I would like to introduce Chan Yun. He sang ten or two in the honor choir. Chan is a versatile singer and chamber
singers at FM, singing many different voice parts throughout the entire range. He has also been involved in theater at FM, recently performing as Sebastian in the Little Mermaid last year and now has multiple roles in Legally Blonde this year. At All State, he learned how diction can influence the tone and
dynamics of the songs. And his favorite memory from All State was watching the opening ceremony. I hope that he continues sharing his beautiful voice after he graduates from FEM. Please help me in congratulating Chan. Mara Cabillo is in her 33rd year of
teaching music and serving as the orchestra director at FM High School. In 2014, she was named outstanding school teacher by the Illinois chapter of this American String Teachers Association. Mrs. Cabalero is a proud District 211 graduate.
>> Thank you, Dr. Campbell and school board for the opportunity to recognize our students. I count it a privilege to teach each of these incredible musicians and leaders in the FM orchestras. I am very proud of them for all that they've accomplished, but more importantly, who they are and how they represent
themselves, their families, and FM orchestras. It is my pleasure to recognize the following students. Here with her parents, CK and Nina is sophomore violinist Grace Lim. In her first year at All State, Grace was selected as the section leader of
the second violin section. Over the past year, it has been such a joy to watch Grace grow in confidence, leadership, attention to detail, and musicality. She takes her role seriously, comes to class consistently prepared, and leads with
both excellence and humility. In addition, she is mentoring a freshman violinist this year, investing in someone else's growth while continuing her own. Grace shared that one of her favorite non-m musical memories was during one of the lunch breaks when they went to a plaza, walked around
everywhere, and got food. uh and it was just really nice to get to know uh the friend musicians better but also other students as well. Would you please join me in congratulating Grace? Here with her parents Venites and
Parvati is junior violinist Sahana Ayur. This is also Sahana's first year being selected for All State. um and she was a member of the all-state honors second violin section. Sahana is truly a leader in every ensemble she is part of here at
friend in our district 211 honors orchestra and also in the Elgen youth symphony orchestra whether is whether she is fully engaged in rehearsal mentoring younger violinists or offering thoughtful feedback she consistently raises the level of the ensemble around her. She holds herself to high
expectations and in doing so she inspires others to do the same. One of Sahana's takeaways from All State this uh weekend was the importance of using your ears and your eyes equally in rehearsal. Um listening deeply while also watching carefully. I think that
insight reflects exactly the kind of mature thoughtful musician she is. On a side note, little plug, Sahana along with Sunjun and Ashley will be performing at um our Conerto Arya concert tomorrow night at 6:30. Please
join us. It's free. Um would you please join us uh join me in congratulating Sahana. Here with his parents Simon and Jackie is junior violinist Leroy Jing. Leroy is also a firsttime all-state selectee and his journey to this moment
makes the accomplishment even more meaningful. He's auditioned for district and all state in the past um but wasn't selected. But he did not let that discourage him. Instead, he remained determined. Uh this year, his persistence paid off as he was selected for the All State Honors Orchestra. Over
the past three years, it has been incredibly rewarding to see and hear Leroy grow, not only as a violinist, but as a leader. He applies feedback thoughtfully, pays close attention to detail, and continues to refine his craft. I've also seen a tremendous growth in his confidence, especially in
his willingness to share his ideas and insights during rehearsal at FM. One of Leroyy's key takeaways from his all-state experience besides the food, was the importance of listening across the orchestra, being aware of other sections so the entire or ensemble stays
together. Uh, and I am already seeing that awareness carry over into what he brings back to our friend orchestra community. Please join me in congratulating Leroy Here with his parents, Indra and Monica, is junior violinist Julian Rosati.
Julian was selected for All State for the first time this year and served as the assistant concert master. A role that requires not only strong musicianship, but leadership, poise, and dependability. Julian has a strong sense of rhythm and attention to detail and provides stability within the ensemble
at friend as well. Over the last couple of years, I've seen tremendous growth in both leadership and musicality, stepping forward with greater confidence and artistry. Julian also leads through service. In addition to his all-state accomplishment, he is me also mentoring
a sophomore violinist this year and making an impact in that way, too. When reflecting on all on his his all-state experience, Julian shared that he learned a great deal about leadership and about playing more musically. His favorite memory was meeting new people, spending time together, and making music
as a community, which beautifully captures what All State is all about. Please join me in congratulating Julian. And here with his parents, Andy and Joelle, is senior basist Max Blanco. Max was selected for the third year in a
row to the All-State Honors Orchestra as a member of the bass section. An extraordinary accomplishment and a testament to his consistency and excellence. Max has immersed himself in every musical opportunity available. He is a four-year member of the symphony orchestra at FMT. Performs in FM's jazz
ensemble, plays with Elgen Youth Symphony, and serves as an officer in Triam. Quite simply, if there is an opportunity to make music, Max takes it. And every time he plays, it is with utter joy. He is a dedicated and dependable member of our orchestra,
fully engaged, fully present, and committed to whatever music is in front of him. When reflecting on his All-State experience, Max shared, "I'm so grateful I was going to try not to get emotional. That's exactly what I needed. Thanks,
Max. Um, oh boy. Um, I Oh, sorry. Sorry, everyone. So, Max shared, "I'm so grateful that I was able to experience this three times during my high school career. I appreciate all the opportunities I've had in school that I
still that I still personally don't feel that I deserve. I disagree. Um, being able to play has given me so much joy and I hope that others will be able to experience this type of joy. Also, that humility and gratitude speak volumes
about who he is. Um, Max plans to double major in computer science and music, most likely at University of Illinois, but he's still designing. Um, where he is especially looking forward to playing double bass chamber in in double bass
chamber ensembles. Um, Max, we are so proud of your musicianship, your joy, and the impact that you have made in the Frem music department over the last four years. Please join me in congratulating Max. Next we have Leanne Rotor Manson from the Konet band. She's the assistant band
director at Konet High School and has been in music education for 23 years, the last 12 in District 211. She co- teaches all curricular bands, marching and pep bands, teaches AP music theory, directs the pit orchestra for musicals,
and facilitates the student jazz combo. Mr. Roderman, I would like to offer my sincere congratulations to Adar Parmaswaren who's here with his parents tonight. Many of the students who are here tonight probably began playing their
instrument in elementary school. And what makes Adara's journey so special is that he started out as a clarinetist and then was promoted to saxophone player. At least that's how I consider it. Um but when he came to Conan he took on the
challenge of learning the bassoon. Therefore he has only been playing this instrument for two years. Um after he has progressed through that challenge he made remarkable progress in those two short years. But through consistent practice and private lessons and just
genuine curiosity. He has shown impressive dedication to his musical development. He has also sought opportunities beyond the classroom, participating in programs like the Midwest Young Artists and the Chicago Musical Pathways Initiative. Now, as a
junior, he has earned the distinction of first chair bassoonist in the Illinois Allstate Honor Band. This is obviously a reflection not only of his talent, but of his perseverance and strong work ethic. It has been exciting to watch his growth as a musician, and I look forward
to seeing all that he will accomplish in the year ahead. Thank you. Congratulations, Adar. >> Next, we have Tim Cole from the Konet Choir. Mr. Cole is in his 16th year of teaching choir at Konet High School, where he also serves as the department chair of music and the director of the
variety show and the vocal director of the musical and the variety show director. Mr. Good evening. While the students I'm here to recognize couldn't be here tonight, it is my honor to stand before you to share just a few words about their achievement. First, I'd like to
recognize Cordell Katy. Cordell has achieved extreme levels of success in his singing and performing career at Conent High School. In addition to his contribution to the choirs, he also performs in our most advanced curricular band at Conent. Cordell is an artist who
knows how to thrive in a context of collaboration and teamwork, as well as instances when he needs to push forward on his own and put in the hours of practice it takes to rise to the top. Perhaps what is most important and impressive about Cordell is how he
maintains a commitment to kindness, humility, and respect for those around him. Thank you, Cordell, for setting an example for those around you and contributing so significantly to our music programs at Conent. Next, I'd like to read a few words.
These are written by Devon Godziki, our orchestra director, about two of her students who excelled in the honors orchestra program. Devon writes, "I want to send a colossal congratulations to Eric Davidson on a
fantastic experience at his final honors Allstate. It has been a pleasure to watch him grow so significantly over the years and I am thrilled that he was able to share his talent with others and fully enjoy this last event. Way to go,
Eric. Lastly, Miss Godziki writes this about Rayma Thai. I want to extend a huge congratulations to Rayma Thai for her incredible performance and experience at Honors Allstate. I am so proud of the
immense growth and the many accomplishments she has shown throughout her four years in the CHS orchestra program. As she prepares to continue her music studies beyond high school, Miss Godziki wishes her the very best and
hopes that this milestone is just one of many successes on her musical journey. Thank you. Next, we have Shamberg High School and we're going to begin with Brolio Muro, who's in his second year of teaching as the coral director at Shamberg High
School. In addition to directing the choir, he teaches music production and is also the vocal director of the musical. Mr. Muro, good evening. along with his parents, Ilddardo and Susanna. It is my honor to recognize Adonis Barza for being
selected to the Illinois All State Honors Choir. This distinction represents the highest level of achievement in our state and reflects his exceptional talent and dedication. A three-year member of our choir program, Mana Jr., Adon has been involved in tener bass choir, octave
below, the Shamberg High School musicals, our district 211 honors choir, and coralers, which earned a division one rating and best of day at IHSA solo and ensemble last year. Beyond his musical accomplishments, Adon is a valued leader in our program, serving as a choir board member and consistently
demonstrating a strong work ethic and genuine positivity that strengthens our choir community. We are incredibly proud of the commitment and growth that led to this achievement and we look forward to seeing all that Adon will accomplish will continue to accomplish. Sorry. Congratulations Adonis Barza on your
recognition as an ILMA Allstate musician. We're going to stay with Shamberg and move over to the Shamberg Orchestra. Susan Carlson is in her 21st year as the Shamberg High School orchestra director. Miss Carlson,
>> good evening and thank you for this opportunity. Harun Nagaya is joined by her parents Nashino and Hideyuki um Nagaya. Senior Harun has recently embodied the phrases that hard work pays off and good
things come to those who wait. She has been in pursuit of all state and she reached her much soughtafter goal this year having been in the district 7 or um orchestra the last four years. She was a member of the violin section um at ILMEA. She is one of the most gracious,
conscientious and patient music students I have worked with in my 20 plus years here in in district 211. She is greatly admired by her peers and friends, effectively leading more by example than with her words. Harun has been a member of the Midwest Conservatory Program for
the last eight years and the D211 Honors Orchestra for four years and like I said, District 7. The last four years, she's been a um active member of the diversity club and Japanese club and she's vice president of our music honor society at Shamberg. And uh as winner as
one of the winners of this year's concerto competition, she will perform the third movement of the sans violin concerto in um on March 12th with the SHS symphony. After graduation, Harun plans to study in Japan pursuing either a social science or liberal arts degree.
Please join me in congratulating Harun. Here with her parents, Tom and Nouko is sophomore Anna Skaguchi. This year, Anna was selected to perform as the ILMA Honors Orchestra pianist. She has studied piano since the age of six and viola since fifth grade. As a
sophomore, she has already been involved in a number of ensembles and activities in the department, having played for the musical pit and performed twice in the Vshow. She's a violist in the SHS symphony um and has been a member of the D211 Honors Orchestra and is currently a
member of Triumph. She's also a leader in the SHS Japanese club and has played on the tennis team. Always up for a new challenge, Anna is a very curious learner who pursues her goals with passion and dedication. I look forward to seeing and hearing um what Anna
accomplishes in the future here in District 211. Congratulations, Anna. And we will transition from Shamberg High School to Hoffman Estates High School. Ma Matthew Schlesinger is in his 18th year as the coral director at
Hoffman Estates High School where he leads the magical vocal jazz and is the vocal director for the musical. Mr. Sleser. It's my pleasure to introduce Adam Deverville along with his mother, Sheila Ramsey.
Adam is a junior at Hoffman Estates High School and has been deeply involved in our music program through three years in choir, Madrical's vocal jazz, and three musical productions. He also recently performed the role of Pulitzer in the Illinois High School Theater Festival Allstate production of Newsies, an honor
that reflects both his vocal and theatrical skill. Adam currently holds the position of choir president, reflecting the trust and respect he has earned from both his peers and directors. He has shared that he values his work ethic and the results it produces, and that is exactly what
defines him as a musician. He is always prepared. His confidence comes not from ego but from doing the hard work and that preparation allows him to lead others naturally. His selection to the ILMA Allstate Honors course is the result of sustained discipline and
commitment to growth. He represents our choir program and this district with distinction. Congratulations, Adam. And finally, it's my pleasure to introduce Sophia Rodriguez Rodriguez. along with her parents, William and
Nina. Sophia is a sophomore at Hoffman Estates High School and is actively involved in choir, magical, and musical. Being selected to the ILMA Allstate Honors course as a sophomore is an exceptional accomplishment and speaks to both her ability and her dedication. Sophia has
said she wants to be known for striving to continue growing as a musician and improving all of her skills. That mindset defines her. She approaches singing with reflection and purpose, never satisfied with where she currently stands. Feedback is not simply received.
It is considered, internalized, and then translated into measurable growth. She brings vocal strength and maturity to every rehearsal, and her selection to the honors chorus reflects both her achievement and her potential. She represents Hoffman Estates High School with excellence and I am very proud of
her accomplishment. Congratulations, Sophia. If we could have one more round of applause for this wonderful group of musicians. And now we're going to transfer you from here over to here so that we can take a quick picture of you with our board of
education. So if you would keep this and then move right over there, that would be great. >> Go to the top. risers as the students transition to the risers. Um on behalf of the board of education, I want to thank all of our
parents and family members. Um as you know, these aren't just musicians, right? They are successful musicians who are not only involved in music, right? They're involved in excelling in their education. They're involved in
extracurricular activities, clubs, programs inside and outside of school and our district in the community. And I just want to mention before uh before we're done with pictures and then we get into board meeting stuff and many of you
vacate the room that um I know every board member here has seen your students, your children perform either in concerts or symphonies or in performances.
and and I want to thank you on behalf of the board for all of your dedication and support of your students and your children in the programs that they do um because um it not only helps them in our district but as you know and and some of
you are probably musicians yourselves it helps them with their future. So thank you very very much and congratulations to all of you as well as all of you. So if board members and also administrators please join us with the
students to take a Sure. pictures. >> Yeah, sure. I mean, again, telling our story, it's a beautiful thing to see everybody. If they're coming this far, we're going to keep going with our meeting.
Thank you again. We're going to continue on with our meeting. Thank you all so very much. You're more than welcome to stay if you would like. >> Thank you. Thank you. Okay, thank you all so very much. Continuing on with our meeting, the next
item on our agenda is public comments. The board welcomes your participation and values hearing from our community. Please remember this is a meeting of the board held in public, not a dialogue. So board members will not respond or answer
questions during this time. Comment should focus on school district matters. And to protect privacy, please do not mention or identify individual students. We ask everyone to speak with respect and civility so each voice can be heard.
Vulgar, obscene, lielist language or interruptions will not be tolerated. If you have concerns about district staff or board members, please follow the district's communication protocols so they can be addressed appropriately. Please note this meeting is recorded and
livereamed. It's being watched by people from across our community including neighbors, staff, parents, and students. Therefore, we ask that you value the procedures and decorum of our meeting, being nice and respectful of those at
the podium so they may be heard. When I call your name, please come to the podium and state your name for the record. You may also choose to state if you are a resident of the district. You will have three minutes to share your comments. Please note
that your time may not be given to another speaker should we have one and the timer on the display will guide you. If you'd like a response from the superintendent, please leave your contact information with Mr. Tenniper
at the table to your left. Thank you. We have one person who signed up to speak this evening and his name is Mike Medadia. Mr. Media feel like a lone wolf here.
The reason I have come here tonight is regarding taxes. When I look at my two tax bills, the one from last year and one from this year, I can't believe what happened. And
just to give you example, in 2022 it was $1,100 for your portion or excuse me, $835. And in uh this and 23, it went up to 8.48. That's your portion. Then
in 2024, It went up to $2,400. Now, I I I a friend of Pete and he kind of skewed me and on what the problem was, meaning
that you folks uh are supposed to get you not getting the proper tax revenue out of the properties that have been that have been uh kept in dormcancy. And so you're not getting
the money. Well, you know, this can't keep going doubling every year or a third every year. You guys are going to have to find out or get talks were frozen on vacant property, but 50%
was paid out of the above got only a small portion to cover their expenses. Is this going to again somehow our elected official wake
there is no answer what if there is no answer what shame and I guess you folks do what you can do I mean just I mean you know you just can't be double things keep you got to explain it find out keep it down as low
as you can I know that That's all I can say. But I got one other question. Thank you for considering this, but I got to ask you, tell me who I can talk to about this. I called three times in court, ask them to
put me in contact with somebody. And my question is A simple question. Are we teaching civics, history, and the constitution? Do I have to wait? I'll have to. Where can I get that information?
>> If you could leave your contact information with Teniper, then someone will be back in touch with you. >> Well, that's about it, folks. That was a great thing we had going here. All those kids, you know, it's really great to see
that. Thank you again. >> Thank you. >> Okay. Is there anyone who has not signed up that would like to speak from the audience this evening? Okay. Then we will move on to the next
item on the agenda which is under um we have a fiveyear. Next item on the agenda is the five-year financial projection update and recapture levy. This is an information
item and a presentation. So, I will turn it over to our financial folks. >> Yep. >> And Dr. Campbell. >> Y. Thank you. Um, Miss Hmel and Miss Uski. Um, excuse me.
Zooi >> Zooki will assist us with giving a five-year projection and update. We'll turn it over to them. Miss Hmel. >> Good evening. Uh tonight, Lauren and I will be presenting our long-term financial
projections for years 2027 through 2031 as well as the assumptions used to build these projections. Before we uh dive into those assumptions and projections, we will discuss the current state of the district's financial health, including
budget to actual variances. We will begin with a midyear review as of January uh 31st, 2026. As of the end of January, the district collected approximately, as you can see on the slide, uh 15 56 million in
revenues and spent close to 186 million on its operations, which included the cost of staff, supplies, capital improvement, and outside services. While expenditures appear to be on track, the collection of revenues have been
affected by the delay caused by the county. Typically, fall taxes are due August 1st, but this year, due to the ongoing software issues, the county did not send the statements until mid
November. Taxes were due December 15th, which was 4 and a half months later than usual. As a result, the district was forced to face cash flow challenges. However, unlike unlike many neighboring
school districts, it did not need to borrow money. Because of this delay, we are projected to lose now over $2 million in investment income. For comparison purpose, the year before FY25,
the collection rate of revenue was over 48%. Since October, the board has been provided with variance report that highlights budget to actual variances. The next two tables, this is the first
of the two tables. Compare budget to date with actual to date. This table presents revenues and I would like to point out couple of uh revenue categories. They are still under budget and they are still under collected.
The first category uh local property taxes they were affected by the delay at the county level and only 93% of the 2024 ex levy extension was collected.
This variance as of January 31st of 2026 is around 10 million. Overall it's almost 19 million. Second category federal aid uh which has been affected by the time of grant application
approval. Some grants such as title one have been approved later in a year which restricted the spending at the beginning of the fiscal year. Federal revenue is reimbursement based. What does it mean?
that we cannot that we have to spend the money to get the money. We anticipate that. So the application was finally approved. It was later in the year. So now in the second part of the year, we expect uh accelerated spending and thus
receipt of the remaining funds. And finally uh investment income. The district has been forced of course to use its cash reserves to cover its payroll payrolls and other obligations and this of course will result in much
smaller investment um investment income earned because we had to use our cash reser reserves. The second table illustrates our expenditures to date. On a positive note, uh overall expenditures are uh
trending close to budget. Uh it also appears that um items that were exceeding our budget earlier like benefits and utility costs have stabilized uh through mid year. Capital
outlay expenditures which include uh two categories as you can see on the slide. uh buildings and grounds maintenance maintenance costs and building capital projects um are slightly overbudget. The second
uh category that is also um it's looking like it may end over budget is the tuition cost. This cost includes special education tuition um and includes the cost of an SSO and private placements.
Um, it is projected to exceed the budget to the midyear increase in the number of special education students placed in private therapeutic schools to meet their needs. We will now transition into the five-year financial forecast. As you
review the forecast, remember that it reflects inflationdriven operating expenditure growth, contractual salary and benefit obligations, assumed levy growth within tax cap limitations, and conservative assumptions around income.
As we transition into our five-year forecast, this slide outlines the framework guiding our projections. First, it is important to note that this forecast serves as our baseline model. It helps us understand structural deficits and supports long-term deficit
reduction planning. Second, we've incorporated known variables, items that are either contractually obligated, board approved, or already enacted. Finally, it's important to note that all projections are based on assumptions. These assumptions may shift due to
economic conditions or future board decisions. The purpose tonight is not to present a final solution, but to ensure that we are aligned on the starting point for our planning. In January of 2026, the CPIU rate was
released at 2.7%. This was slightly lower than our prior projection of 2.9%. This is important because CPI directly impacts our allowable property tax levy growth under the tax cap limitation law. While the reduction is modest, even
small percentage changes long-term revenue projections when compounded over multiple years. We have adjusted the model accordingly to reflect the updated CPI figure which reduced annual revenue by approximately $600,000 per year.
Every financial forecast model is built upon a combination of known variables and numerous assumptions. This slide categorizes the financial assumptions embedded in the five-year planning model. Fixed conditions include the previously approved 2025 levy, fund
balance policy parameters, existing contractual provisions, approved capital projects, and known tiff revenue streams. Variable conditions include future levy approvals at CPIU rates, implementation of the recapture levy at $5 million in fiscal 27 and projected at
$3 million each year thereafter, phased instructional fee adjustments that align with tonight's board report information, future capital planning, and collective bargaining agreements that have not yet been settled. Projected economic conditions include CPI assumptions of two and a half
percent over the next two years and 2% in the following year. Conservative reductions in investment income reflecting rate normalization, stabilization of CPPRT and evidence-based funding revenue and new property growth and um that's consistent
with prior year u levels. TIFF expiration at the end of 23 years and our tax rate collections that follow historical trends. These assumptions collectively drive the revenue and expenditure growth rates that are reflected in our five-year forecast.
This forecast incorporates all stated assumptions and presents a baseline review of fiscal years 27 through 31. It is important to emphasize that this is not a final financial plan. It is a planning tool. The model allows us to measure the gap between projected
revenue and expenditures and determine what level of reductions, efficiencies, or alternate funding strategies may be necessary to maintain fiscal stability within our fund balance parameters. The forecast shows continued financial pressure in future years with fund balance dropping below board policy
reinforcing the importance of proactive planning rather than re reactive reductions. Our proactive planning budget or toward budget reductions begins now. We have taken several steps to identify areas of possible reduction and will continue to
present the board with additional information over the next several months. In March, we will provide the board with an update on short and long-term capital planning, including various financial considerations. Our review will include an overview of high priority projects and projected
spatial considerations and and needs within some of our schools. In April, we will begin to bring forward additional information on budget efficiency considerations and provide an update on staffing and benefit projections for
next year. And then in May, we will we anticipate sharing results from our prescription drug RFP, which is uh out right now. energy initiative updates and an updated projection model that accounts for our year-end projected position for this fiscal year.
The goal is to provide the board with structured decision points before finalizing our fiscal year 27 budget. In closing, tonight's presentation establishes the financial baseline and the assumptions driving our outlook. The next phase of work will focus on
continuing to better align expenditures with sustainable revenue while maintaining educational quality and operational stability. We welcome your questions and feedback as we move into this next stage of our planning. Thank you.
I will now look to my colleagues for any questions that they may have. I'll start to my to my right. Mr. Dumbroski, do you have any questions? Yes. Um, thank you for the presentation. I'm I'm just I'm having a hard time
understanding how we we start with a five-year projection that ends 13.9% up, but our revenue is only 11.46%. But yet, all of the assumptions we're making based off of salary growth and
contracts haven't even been started to negotiate yet. So, I'm just trying to get to this understanding of why we would project so much expenditure when we know that our
most optimistic outlook on revenue isn't going to get there. >> Well, our largest contract is in place through 2029, which is driving the majority of our uh salary and benefit expense. Um certainly the uh we have another one that's in place through 2027
and we have one that's expiring this year which the board will set parameters for. We make assumptions which is explained in this financial um projection model that um utilize a tie to CPI because that is where our revenue comes in. As we've described in the
past, there are numerous areas of expenditure that are outpacing the rate of revenue and um those are items that we have uh discussed. Some are within our control, some are without with not um in uh utilities being a large example
and um that's why we will begin this discussion so we can start to uh align those two moving forward. So, so just that I'm clear, there's been no initiative from the administration to reduce the expenditures at this point. You're bringing all the expenditures to
the table to start the discussion. Uh there have been numerous um measures taken which have been shared with the board through um communications and uh examples have been many of the um decisions that we've made with regard to
um our benefit costs and the initiatives that we have taken. The board has approved a number of those things and as I described there are more that are coming. Um our staffing process is underway right now. There are a number of things that are being reduced. We will continue to phase that in so that the board can take a look at that in um
smaller, more digestible components over the next few months. But yes, there have been numerous things that have been um every day we have conversations about budget efficiencies >> and and we're still at about two and a half% over the next five years of of
expenditures exceeding revenue optimistically with you know what we have presented here. >> What we have presented here today is no from what we have been uh what our it is based on this year's budget numbers and
known and um projected assumptions moving forward. We will need to make reductions in those areas and we will talk about those um over the next few months particularly as they pertain to fiscal year 27. Some of those discussions will need to bleed into
future years as well. Um, but a lot of those changes will start to you they're they have a compounding effect that will um for next year which will drive future budget years. >> That's all I have. >> Thank you, Miss Baron.
>> Thank you for the presentation tonight. Um, I just had two questions. Um, at the beginning of the presentation, you shared that um, Right Cook County has not paid was not with our payment. I know that we
voted last board meeting uh for a resolution and I think as of Tuesday we had not gotten fully paid by the county. Correct. >> About a 93% collection rate. Excuse me. >> Have we received any communication
regarding anything from them saying we're working on it or >> uh we get periodic um communications with anticipated payment dates. Um some of which are met and some are not. So, >> and have they responded whether or not
they're going to pay us interest on the delay or I think that was >> topic of or that was part of the >> No, it's been a large topic of discussion but uh there has been no discussion that that I have received from the county >> and so what are next steps regarding
that communication and >> that's a good question. So, we're not alone, right? every school district in the county has um and there's still there are still some school districts that are either putting together or looking to put together their
resolutions as well. Um and there's a lot of pressure on the county through commissioners and to uh the clerk's office to not only fully pay what they owe but restitution for monies lost. and
uh and that I haven't and there's legislation um that's being created and written and and presented um to try to to um impact and and help us um not only
our school district but the others um be able to recoup the money that we've lost as a result of the um the the technology that was not that was at fault. Um, so we are still waiting to hear. I just saw
an um a release come from the county, I think it was today or yesterday with like an update as to some things that that you know that they're aware of and that kind of thing, but I haven't seen anything with regards to actual action steps and plans to to bring that forth
quite yet. So, >> thank you for the update. um it's not fair for our taxpayers um at all who pay their taxes on time and who right we're increasing levies and it's not fair at all. So I highly encourage um community members to call their commissioners um
local commissioners to pressure them into like really making some good change because this is not just a one time faulty type thing. It's been an ongoing issue. So that is all that I have to say. Thank you. >> Thank you Miss Gav. Thank you for the
presentation. Um, got your work cut out for you. Like there's just not a lot of fat we to chew in a budget really and regardless of what some people have to say. Um, we run a pretty tight ship when
you look at the numbers. And so in terms of making efficiencies, budget efficiencies, not going to pretend that these are going to be really easy decisions because there's only when you run a tight ship in the first place. And this board has stated repeatedly, we
want efficiencies and cuts to be as far away from the actual classroom from students as possible. You know, there's not a huge amount of that to chew through before you get to students in a in a tight ship anyway. So, um, these are going to be difficult
conversations and, um, I don't envy the job that you're being tasked with, but, um, this is the reality that we face. And so, I appreciate this approach because what I'm hearing is that as we make these, as you bring forward these difficult conversations, we will have as
a board multiple opportunities for discussion and feedback um, along the way and not just one big conversation. So, I think the approach is is really wise and I certainly appreciate it as a board member because I I anticipate these being difficult discussions that
we're going to have to have because I mean the financial conditions we're facing or difficult ones to face. So I appreciate the transparency with the numbers. I appreciate that the slide deck was only 12 slides long. I think that matters for a lot of people and the numbers were really clear and um I look
forward to working with you in the coming months. Thank you, Miss Lopez. >> Thank you for the presentation. Um, my question was along with u Miss Baron about the taxes. So, you did answer that. Um, I also did um I heard you
mention um that you did have some you've had some discussions around you know areas of reduction. Um, is there can you share any like areas that you guys have discussed like where you're looking at to reduce like Miss Caval said too? I know that there's everything is very
tight. The budget is tight. There's nothing really, but um I guess not plan B, but like what are some of the areas that you're looking at that could possibly be? Yeah, the the biggest one and most concrete one that I can speak
to right now is um our insurance committee met to make um numerous reductions targeting um an initial about $ three and a half million dollars in reductions. Um so there are several things that are underway and we will better understand what those numbers
are, but there's um uh we're looking at a change in formulary for our prescription drugs that is we're doing an RFP right now and that is out. I anticipate having results by May for the board to um to share um what the true savings is at that point. Um there were
some other components of that. We're doing the board approved a dependent audit um last month for us. So that is something that will be underway. Uh there are some medications that are currently covered for um weight loss that um are will be removed as those
become more accessible through other means and not through group insurance. Um that is anticipated to save uh over a million dollars a year. And um so those are those are three big changes in our health insurance world. Certainly um
we are always looking at um we have a large number of retirements across all areas of our district. So it gives us an opportunity to really look at how we can uh best utilize our staffing. Um we are constantly looking at um uh just outside
services that we're utilizing. Can we better um procure them through cooperatives, through you know, just different bid specifications? Um looking at alternate um you know, I shared some information with the board this week on
transportation services that we're considering looking at um a little bit differently. Um those I can't speak to numbers yet on, but they're all ideas that are that we're working through. So, we've had numbers numerous conversations with um all of our schools with the departments here and have compiled and
are continuing to work through those to see the the challenge is that some of those items are um they're not something that you can stamp your fingers and implement. Um certainly uh next month's conversation on capital spending is an area that um is furthest away from the
classroom and will be an area that we will provide some alternative solution or uh scenarios on with regard to our budget. >> Thank you so much. >> Thank you Miss Russell. >> Uh thank you. Thanks for the
presentation. Um I also had the same questions that Miss Baron um already asked. But I just wanted to reiterate the $19 million that the district is still owed. We're not sure when we're going to get that, I don't believe. And um and to
also enforce the idea of um contacting our commissioners and and with a little bit of leverage from the community, maybe we can get that money to be released as quickly as possible. and then um consider um the uh several
million dollars. I think it was what 22 million that is owed um that we should get for the interest um that was lost in for all of our districts um through this
um monetary crisis, I guess I'll say. So um I I think that's it for me and I appreciate everyone else's comments. Thank you. Thank you. So I also thank you for your presentation this evening. Um and and
regarding we'll say belt tightening or looking for ways that we can reduce expenses. Um you know looking at the the projection, it's pretty stark, right? Looking at the deficit running out for the next several years and the impact
that that has on the district as well. um because when we're running deficits then we're pulling from our reserves. We're pulling from places that could be invested and bringing in even additional revenue. But um it's really important that when we do look at areas where we
can reduce some costs or overhead um I think that my I think that my colleagues on the board will uh support that there are some big areas that are very difficult to to really look at making an impact and that's education.
its programs, safety, facilities, and salaries. And these are areas that um are difficult at best to try to squeeze some money from
or reduce our expenses associated to them. And you know, you talk about capital outlay. Well, we have facilities and we have to maintain them. And in some ways, we have to stay current with them, which is a double-edged sword because we don't want them falling apart
like some other some other districts in the Chicagoland area have had to deal with and face, and then they're they're going out to borrow money or or ask for more money to be able to repair them and maintain them and keep them functional, but also keeping things current from technology to um to the different um
capabilities of our facilities so that when our students are attending school that they're able to partake in those current um current hands-on opportunities so that they can further utilize those in the education that they're getting and
not be well where did you go to school that you didn't learn how to do this and it helps them with their college and career readiness as well. So, um, I'm also looking forward to hearing from you and the administration on where you find
or recommend. And I also encourage the community because I think we've all heard from different members of our community and family and and our own minds on where we may have suggestions on on why don't you look here and why don't you look there and maybe we could do this. Um, and I think that we we do
hear from from people who maybe are watching this. Um, and I encourage people to continue to to share that information with us in the administration. Um, because there may be some ideas that we haven't thought of that could be really valuable to being able to to reach those those needs.
>> Mr. President, can I chime in real quick? >> Sorry, I got the first round of questions, so I didn't have time to go through a few things. Could we just go back to slide 10 really quick? >> Okay. I noticed that we have a we have a 2.7%
increase and a 3 million look back. I get about $359 million in the projection for 2028 and I see that the revenue increase only appears to be uh a little over you know
4.1 4.2 million. So, I would imagine that with a 2.7 increase, we should be seeing closer to a $10 million amount, right? If if it's uh you know, roughly 300 3%
of that, somewhere around $9 million, but I'm not seeing a $9 million increase there in that column. I'm also not seeing if that would be >> there's a reduction. There's more detail in your board report that has the deta all of the categories of revenue and
expenditure broken out. You'll see that areas such as our interest earnings continues to drop off. There's areas of reduction that are offsetting the increase that you're looking at in taxes. >> So, okay. So, you're of course probably about 280 of that is property taxes that
we would be compounding on. >> I would need to look. It's in the report. I can go back to my >> Okay. So, you're saying that If we increase property taxes, we're we're going to take losses beyond just reduction in revenue. We're going to actually have a a net loss that would
eat into the property tax revenue. Is that what I'm understanding there? >> That's not what I said. I just said that there are areas that are offsetting some of the increase in the taxes that are detailed. You'll be able to see the um some of the changes. There may be um
some if we have a building construction house sale in one year and not in the next year that's a million dollar swing. There's things like that that are um that are driving that. I would have to look at the specific >> the biggest drop is in the investment
income as you uh pointed out and it's um a million dollars because we are reducing our assumption is that the interest rate will stop start decreasing. So I believe the whole category is dropping by 30%. Uh we still
projecting an increase in uh property taxes. It's about um uh three and a half million. So the whole category is going up but there are individual items and again there is a detail memo in uh I'm
sorry detail table by line item and and uh and we also highlight the assumption that is correct. Yes. Page five. So, I guess I'm still having issues because if if we're projecting in 27
296 million in local property taxes and we increase that by 3%, but we're only saying we're going to capture three million of that 9 million increase. Is that is that correct in what I'm understanding when I look at
that line item there? Because it's I'm given a projection here of $296 million with a 2.7% increase on that and we're only going to capture 3 million of that 2.7 increase.
That that's what projection is assuming. >> No, I think it would be helpful if we can go back and pull the actual numbers and send those to you. I think >> I understand. I don't have my So these numbers may not necessarily >> No, I'm just saying if I can go back and
look at my spreadsheet, I can pull the tax collection assumptions. All of that is broken out and I'd be happy to provide you with more detail um so that you can have an understanding of what the specific area of local property taxes is or any other questions that you would
have. Um be happy to get that to you. >> Okay. Thank you. Sorry. Okay, thank you very much. Thank you again for the presentation and the information. >> Thank you. >> Okay, the next item on the agenda is a
recommended action is the consent agenda and the recommended action is that the consent agenda be approved as presented. May I have a motion, please? Any questions or comments? May I have a roll call, please? >> Miss Caval, >> hi.
>> Miss Russell, >> I. >> Miss Baron, >> hi. >> Miss Lopez, >> I. >> Mr. Dumbowski, >> I. >> Mr. Rosenlum, >> I. The motion passes. Next item on the agenda is Freedom of Information Act request. This is an information item.
The next item on the agenda is the 2026 2027 financial calendar including budget and levy sequence. This is an information item. Any questions or comments? Next item is the class-size committee
report. This is an information item. Any questions or comments? Next item on the agenda is under unfinished business and that is the 2026 2027 student user fees and 2027 summer school. The recommended action is that
the board of education approves student user fees for the 2026 2027 school year as follows. The student textbook instructional supply fee remain at $75. The driver education behind the wheel
fee remain at $400 for the regular school year. The student parking user fee remain at $75 per semester. The under one and a half mile transportation fee remain at $250 per year. That the
late registration fee for transportation remain at $35. And that the late fee be imposed on registration payments received after July 1st, 2026. that the 2027 summer school transportation fee be set at $60 per
semester, the price of a standard school breakfast be set at $2.50 for students. And that the reduced price standard school breakfast remain at 30 for students. That lunch prices be set at $3.25,
$3.75, and $4, including milk for students. and that the reduced price standard school lunch remain at 40 cents, including milk for students, and that all other summer school fees remain unchanged as submitted by Kathy Zalooki,
controller treasurer, CSBO, and Lauren Hmel, chief operating officer, CSBO, and as recommended by Dr. Judith Campbell, superintendent of schools. May I have a motion, please? >> Second. >> Please don't ask me to read that again. Okay.
Are there any questions or comments? >> I want to thank the administration, the superintendent for obviously taking board feedback into account with the motion that sits before us. So, I appreciate that this was brought before
us at the last meeting and we requested more information. That information was very promptly provided to us. We've all had several weeks now to sit with that information, to ask follow-up questions should we need it. and um the feedback from the board was obviously taken into
account when bringing this specific motion before us this evening. So that's the way this process is supposed to work. I really appreciate that this board is not a rubber stamp board and I appreciate Dr. Campbell's leadership and the cabinet for taking feedback into account when bringing a motion like this
before us. So I just want to express that first and foremost before I make comments about the specific motion. And I also want to thank the the community for giving us feedback. We did receive some um directly to this board and to sometimes individual board members um
and sometimes to the administration to uh to share uh perspectives and thoughts as well. And uh as you could see, this was definitely something that was taken into consideration considering the information and possible recommendation
that was shared with us last month. Uh so this is different than that was. So so I also thank the administration for that. >> Uh President Rosen Bloom, if I could just make one more comment to the specificity of the motion. >> Absolutely. >> And it's reading information into the record. I know it's available over the
board packet, but not all of us have access to that when we're watching uh the streaming video, etc. So, for anybody who's seeking clarification, because we did get some follow-up questions on specifically what this fee is for, I just want to read a couple of sentences from the information that's before us tonight. Um, a general
registration fee for the use of textbooks, instructional supplies, technology, and participation in athletic and activity programs is established on an annual basis. For the 2025 2026 school year, the board of education approved instructional fees at
a reduced rate of $75 or 32% of the cost of consumable supplies to the district, excluding the onetoone iPad program or of uh $232 per pupil. So, that's to
answer some of the questions that we got from community members in regards to what this fee is even for, what it covers, and exactly um when we mentioned last time that we're actually covering the fee at a loss. So, the fee doesn't cover our outgoing costs. Uh community
members had questions about that, too. So, that's what that sentence addresses. >> And and to Miss Caval's point, this does not cover all of the expenses. It covers a percentage with the remainder being offset through board of education funds.
So I wanted to make sure that that um people who were um impacted by this were understanding that there are additional expenses that are covered by the district um in addition to the $75.
>> So the proposal um before us tonight is keeping the fee at $75 and the intention um one that can't actually be voted upon, right? The intention is that then the fee would increase by $50 over the next two years to narrow the gap between
what the consumables actually cost and what families are paying. But remember, that fee can only be increased by through board approval. So, that's not an automatic process. We can approve the annual fee tonight. Um, but then it's up to future boards to either agree or
disagree with that then raising of the fee that's intended in the motion. >> Correct. >> Thank you. So, for right now this evening, we're approving the $75. >> We're voting voting on >> we're we're we're voting on not necessarily approving. We'll see if it
gets approved. We're voting on the 70 to keep the fee at $75. Very important for the upcoming school year. That is what is before us right now as a motion. >> And with that, I'd like to call a roll call, please.
>> Mrs. Lopez, >> I. >> Mrs. Cavill, >> I. >> Miss Russell, >> I. >> Miss Baron, >> I. >> Mr. Dumbrossski, >> no. >> Mr. Rosenlum, >> I. The motion passes.
The next item on the agenda is a request for proposal electricity and natural gas services. And the recommended action is that the board of education approve a live auction for the procurement of natural gas and electricity. And further
that the board authorize the superintendent or designate to award contracts for electricity and natural gas services for a period not to exceed 60 months in length subject to rates received that are no more than 10% above the request for proposals received on
February 12th, 2026 with final determination of product and term to be made following auction results as submitted by Lauren Hmel, chief operating officer, CSBO, and David Greyac, facilities and energy manager,
and as recommended by Dr. Judith Campbell. May I have a motion, please? >> So moved. >> Is there any comments or discussion? >> I actually have a a question and forgive me. I should have brought this before, but it didn't occur to me until now. So, if you need a time to I understand that
to get back to me, but um could you just provide a little bit more clarity on the 10% buffer and how that works in the auction and then the rates that I'm looking at the table um that was provided to us? Um yes. So, uh the way that the energy
auction works is that they do an RFP and they open the rates. Um so, the rates are as of that particular day in the energy market because it's such a volatile um commodity they are only set for that day and then they likely
change. So um what they do is they say because they can fluctuate they add that 10% buffer so that it gives us some flexibility through this process through the energy auction. Um so that in the event that we had a really bad swing we
are still in a window. Um I will say this will be the third time that we've done this. the past two times we have come in under what the initial rates are that are opened excluding any of the 10% buffer. So I am hopeful that these warm days have been to our advantage uh given
um and will stick with us through the auction on Monday. Okay. >> Um but that's kind of how that works and then we do have to lock in that day. Um so that gives um the uh your authority on these rates would allow us to lock in
the contract at whatever the approved rates are. Um >> so these rates plus 10% or these rates inclusive of a 10%. >> Um it would be so our authority is the 10 the rates the yellow highlighted section here which includes the 10%. I
am very hopeful that >> um they are less than that. Okay. >> Which is usually it the it it's >> um it's fun to watch. The competition is you know they are trying to beat one another through the stuff and I'd be having a heart attack.
>> All right. Well, Monday's a big day then. >> Yes. >> Thank you. Any other questions or comments? May I have a roll call, please? >> Miss Baron. >> Hi. >> Miss Caval. >> Hi. >> Miss Russell. I
>> Miss Lopez. >> I >> Mr. Dumbrossski. >> I >> Mr. Rosenlum. >> I The motion passes. As we move into new business and approvals, the next item is an action item that the board of education approved the memorandum of agreement
between district 211 and community consolidated school district 54 and consolidated school district 15 as submitted by John by Josh Shoemaker, assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction and as recommended by Dr. Judith Campbell, superintendent of
schools. May I have a motion, please? >> So moved. >> Second. And uh this memorandum is a memorandum of understanding for M328 accelerated algebra and algebra 2 and pre-calc
in case anybody who's listening or watching doesn't have that information. Any questions or comments? May I have a roll call, please? >> Miss Caval, >> I. >> Miss Russell, >> I. >> Miss Lopez,
>> I. Miss Baron. >> I. >> Mr. Dumbowski. >> I. >> Mr. Rosen Bloom. >> I. The motion passes. Next item is recommended action that the District 211 Board of Education approve the updated 2026 2027 school calendar that includes
shortened days as listed for inservice training, early dismissals, state required testing, and the implementation of late starts for early morning work sessions as submitted by Josh Shoemaker, assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction and as recommended by
Dr. Judith Campbell, superintendent of schools. May I have a motion, please? >> Second. >> Any comments or discussion? May I have a roll call, please? >> Mr. Dumbowski, >> I. >> Miss Lopez, >> I. >> Miss Russell, >> I. >> Miss Caval,
>> I. >> Miss Baron, >> I. >> Mr. Rosenlum, >> I. The motion passes. Next item is a recommended action that the District 211 Board of Education approve the school calendar for the 2027 2028 school year and summer school 2028
as submitted by Josh Shoemaker, assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction and as recommended by Dr. Judith Campbell, superintendent of schools. May I have a motion, please? >> Second. >> Any comments or questions? You have a roll call, please. >> Miss Baron. Hi. >> Miss Caval. Hi.
>> Mr. Dumbrossski. Hi. Miss Russell, >> I >> Miss Lopez, >> I. >> Mr. Rosenlum, >> I The motion passes. Next item is a recommended action that the District 211 Board of Education approved the 2026 2027 board of education meeting schedule
as listed with meetings to be held at the GA Mroy Administration Center, 1750 South Rosel Road, Palatine, Illinois 60067. right here. Meetings are to begin at 6:00 p.m. for the purpose of entering
close session with the public portion of the board meetings beginning at 7 p.m. >> May I have a motion, please? >> Second. >> Are there any questions or comments? >> I I have this comment. I I think the last bus for our students
that are engaged in, you know, uh extracurriculars and athletics is around 640. I I'm concerned that if we continue to present awards starting around 7 o'clock, that's not enough time for our students to get home if they're on the bus and then turn around and get to the
admin center. >> That's my comment. >> Okay. Thank you. Any other comments or questions? May I have a roll call, please? >> Miss Lopez. Hi. >> Mr. Dumbrossski? >> No. >> Miss Russell? Hi,
>> Miss Baron. >> I >> Miss Cavl. >> I >> Mr. Rosenlum. >> I The motion passes. >> Next item on the agenda is an action item that the board of education approved the pre-approval form for future expense reimbursement for Steven
Rosenlum and Jane Russell to attend the North Cook Division dinner meeting March 3rd, 2026 as submitted by Dr. Judith Campbell, superintendent of schools. May I have a motion, please? >> So move. >> Second. Are there any questions or comments? >> Uh, I would just make a comment that I
agree with President Rosen Bloom that we should find ways to tighten our belt and I think leading by example might be limiting the amount of board members that attend certain functions. >> I appreciate that. >> I think this is something that I brought
up at the last board meeting is um, right trying to do a tighter ship and I agree with Mr. rescue that trying to limit the amount of board members that are going to an event. I think that it is um I think one board member can bring
back the information. So, um >> I appreciate that sometimes u multiple perspectives and different people uh based on their roles on the in the boardroom also impact their perspective of attending and value in attending some
of these functions. I also know that there are some um neighboring school districts that their entire board attends or a majority of their board attends some of these functions, whereas we've never had that. Um since I've been on the board, we haven't had a
significant portion of our board attend any of these functions. And so, uh so I appreciate the comments. Um, President Rosen Bloom, like just as an average, what what is just to illustrate, so
what what kind of expenses could be expected to be occurred, you know, um, are we pre-approving associated with attending in this case, for example, the North Cook Division dinner meeting? Is
this a $3,000 affair? So, one is being submitted for $70 and the other is well, registration is $36 and then mileage is also being submitted um for reimbursement which can be
between 20 and $30. >> Thank you. So, we're not talking about a significant portion which would have um a a a valuable contribution to uh reducing the expenses that our district
incurs. um when in in considering the ROI and the benefit to the board members from a learning experience and networking and bringing their perspective back to this board um to help us be better board members and to
serve the district in that capacity as well. Look, I don't want to take all our time or more significant time on this, but yes, it for this one, it it includes registration, transportation, tolls, but others can include hotel um perdm, I
believe, as well. Um so, and then we're talking about multiple conferences a year. So, it's not just the 70, it's a 70 plus that monthly expense or however much it is a year. So, again, I don't want to spend too much time talking about it, but >> just for clarification,
Mr. President, um, Miss Caval's question, she she had approved this to be on the board agenda per policy. Is that correct? So, she was aware of >> I was asking a question for clarification of those at the board table and community members who are watching the meeting as we often do. >> Miss Mr. President, I just want to
clarify that those dollar amounts were presented to Miss Caval before the meeting. >> These dollar amounts were presented to every member of the board. Um, Miss Caval's approval is the approval of the submitted expense report for reimbursement.
The approval for pre for attendance to the function does not require um that approval which we will get to when we review the policy in just a moment unless you would like to review uh
policy BHD at this time which is regarding board member expenses. But I was preparing to discuss that as a future discussion potential topic. >> I was just clarifying the process. Thank you. >> Thank you. >> May I have a roll call, please?
>> May I also add something? >> Yes, Miss Russell. >> Um that several of the meetings that we attend, most of them, as a matter of fact, now have changed to virtual. So um there are
um I would say monthly meetings that we would be attending but most of them um would not be personto person it would be virtual um and I don't think there's a cost for
that so but once again attendance at those is also very important because there's a lot of information exchanged and we hear a lot from other districts that we would normally not hear if we were not present with them.
>> Thank you. May I have a roll call, please? >> Miss Cavl, >> hi. >> Mrs. Lopez, >> I. >> Miss Baron, >> no. >> Miss Russell, >> I. >> Mr. Dumbrossski, >> no. >> Mr. Rosen Bloom,
>> I. The motion passes. The next item on the agenda is potential topics for future discussion and I would like to bring one forth to the board and that is the review of board member expenses policy BHD. In prior board meeting agendas,
approvals for all board member expenses dates back to practice of this board to at least November 2010. That's as far back as I could find it. in which a motion document includes the following.
In accordance with board policy BHD, board member expenses, the board of education must preapprove the expenses of any board member. Board members seeking expense pre-approval for conference or workshop attendance will complete and submit to the superintendent the request for
pre-approval form for future expense reimbursement no later than noon on the Friday preceding the next regularly scheduled board of education meeting. Submission for pre-approval may may be made for a single event or a series of similar events. Series of events may
include Shamberg business association, EDR red, etc. And in that meeting dated November 4th, 2010, the attached board member expense form was submitted for pre-approval at that meeting and that meeting was put forth for board
approval. However, board policy BHD, board member expenses, says this policy covers travel, meals, and lodging expenses. It does not include meeting or
conference registration or attendance. So, I would like to have as an item for future discussion that we no longer require board members to seek pre-approval for attendance to local
conferences and meetings that do not require, and this will be in the eye of the beholder, significant travel, i.e. airfare or um or car rentals or
maybe even mileage um over a certain amount or lodging or airfare or meals, specifically meals,
as indicated in board policy BHD. I'd like to bring that forth as an action as a recommended action for future discussion to stop requiring board members to seek pre-approval to attend things like North Cook division meetings, Edra
meetings and meetings in the Chicagoland area with the exception perhaps of the triple eye conference which does Many people do submit for lodging, meals, etc. >> Any comments or questions on having that
as an item for future discussion? >> I just want to make sure I understand the scope. So, you want to um specifically bring forward a discussion on board board policy BHD. I'd like to bring forth a discussion to
stop the practice of board members seeking preapproval that falls outside the scope of board member expenses policy BHD such as the request that was made this evening. Policy BHD does not include
meeting or conference registration. >> Are there any >> I'm just I'm just because there's um more in the policy. There's a little bit more than just the process we're talking about this evening. So I just if we're I
want to understand if the topic is about policy BHD as a whole and therefore any allowable anything that the policy BHD covers or if the potential topic is limited to
um like I'm looking at the sections regulation of board member expenses allowable expenses expense request process but then excluding um like at the top excluding
like the introductory paragraph about not receiving gifts, etc. And then we've got at the bottom language about conflicting resolutions, etc., etc. resolution for travel expenses.
So I guess my question is um it sounds like you want a discussion on parts of BHD, the parts that only cover um board member
the board member expense expense request process. I would like to request the topic of discussion to cease the practice of board members asking for preapproval
through the pre-approval form process for expenses associated with attending local meetings and conferences. Okay, >> that do not fall under the opaces of
policy BHD. So I'm not questioning the policy. I'm questioning the practice of board members asking for preapproval that are not covered under that policy. There is no policy that says >> board members need to do this. And so
I'm questioning let's stop doing it. Well, it sounds like we have different points of view >> on the process anyway. So, it sounds like a discussion is in order, right? So, fair enough.
I mean, yes. >> I I I just want to clarify that I brought this up in the fall. Everybody said they could read the policy. Now, we reading it, we don't agree. In 2017 when this was implemented, there was a state law.
50 Illinois school code uh 151 which required that we put these things in place. Additionally, our our language is clear. It's been reviewed by the attorneys. It says whereas submitted expenses that exceed maximum allowed may
be approved by a roll call vote. And then we also say that, you know, notwithstanding but board members or school district employees uh seeking reimbursement, it includes expenses for registration,
that that's right in there. Um, but the challenge here is if you eliminate the pre-approval and you have six board members that go to an event and for whatever reason there isn't a
vote to reimburse those board members, you're rolling the dice. And so if you don't have that preapproval in place and let's say you go to an event and then we have an election and the board turns over and then the board members that
were in the last election cycle have an expense outstanding. You know that that that's a risk because you don't have a board action promising that you're going to reimburse these people. >> That's awesome. >> Thank you very much. However, this is a
request for an item for future discussion, not discussion tonight. So, appreciate your your perspective, Mr. Dumbrosski, but I'm asking to have this as an item for future discussion. And it sounds like people want to discuss it. So, it sounds like we're reaching a consensus to have this as an item for
future discussion and perhaps it could be put on the agenda for next month's meeting. And Miss Russell, are you do you have anything to add at this point? That sounds fine. Thank you. >> Okay. So, we will put it on for an item
for future discussion at next month's board meeting. Thank you very much. >> Does anyone else have an item that they would like as an item for future discussion? Miss Baron? >> Yes. Thank you. Um I've been on the board, what is it, three years now? In the three years, I don't think we've had
any discussions or I haven't been aware of any previous discussions regarding our contracts with our legal counsel. So, I am bringing forth um one, what is do we have a policy on like the review of our legal counsel? Um I don't know if
I found one, but um if so, I think it's time for us to review our legal counsel um all around. >> Thank you, Miss Baron. And I I also believe Mr. Dumbroski had brought this up um previously when we were talking about legal counsel for for something
and he brought that up as an item that he was was asking about too. So um so I think that's a valuable item to to discuss and and see where we are and what our our practice is or our policy
is on um on having such a review and and consideration. Does everybody have >> Miss Caval? >> I'm looking at policy BCG where it says an attorney shall be selected annually by the board of education to serve as a
legal adviser to the board of education and superintendent etc. So um do you want to review the policy or do you want to review the selection of the attorney that >> do both? I don't think that since I don't think we've ever reviewed since
I've been on the board. have we approved. So we're not even in compliance with our own policy because right it's every year. So >> yeah I'm not aware of us having a a formal review of our legal council either and if that's what the policy
>> the desperate necessity of the policy updates. Yes. Um but that's so that was policy BCG. It's meant to be reviewed on an annual basis. Um regardless and I this is just I I always want to be clear
what exactly we are discussing in the scope. So it sounds like um we're just we're discussing the choice of the attorney and perhaps the associated policy. >> Correct. Yeah. >> Okay. >> Sure. >> Any other All right. I think we uh we
will have that as an item for future discussion. Thank you. Anybody else? All right. Moving on, we have our committee reports. The first one is NSSEO and that is me. Um, okay. So, a few things. I'll go through this
quickly. The next meeting of NSSO for the um is March 4th. Um, that's for the governing board. The last governing board meeting was February 4th. The next operational
board meeting which is of superintendence for the cooperative members is February is March 5th I believe. That right? >> Yes. >> Um at the last board meeting that I attended we held a moment of silence for
Jasmine who was a student at Kirk School who passed away uh unfortunately. So, we had a moment of silence for her. Um, and she had family members that were in attendance for that. Um, they announced a new outdoor education
specialist to lead and run the Sunrise Lake Outdoor Education Center. His name is Andrew Picket. Um, he is replacing Brian Bulier, who is retiring after 15 years of dedicated service and impact to all who utilized the center programs. Um
Andrew um the new specialist was most recently assistant principal at Central Middle School in Glenco. Um so he was introduced to us all at our last meeting. Um NSSO held their winter wonderland at Sunrise Lake on January
31st. Um I attended with my wife. It was it was wonderful. They had great activities including ice fish. everything in in the winter time. Ice fishing, curling, skating, carving, and they had an ice carousel. They actually cut a circle out on the lake, a huge
circle, and um and started it and the the ice was about 12 to 14 inches thick. So, it was pretty good thickness. And they started this cutout circle spinning and it and then they put a trolling
motor on one side of it to keep it going and it continued to spin at a very slow pace and you could step out on it and move with it. So it was kind of like I felt like I was on a revolving restaurant made of ice. It was really really pretty cool. I was worried that
if I stepped on it the whole thing would flip up, but that didn't happen and it didn't sink. So it was a really cool thing. Um, and it was a beautiful winter day. Um, um, the operational board with with Dr. Campbell representing um, our district
um, chose their officers. I don't want to steal all of her thunder. >> I'm I did not attend the last meeting. >> Okay. So, they chose officers from three of the cooperative member districts, uh, superintendent. Um they also held an
NSSO institute day on January 5th at Harper College. Over 1,500 registered um attendees with over 250 attendees from our district 211. We had the largest number from any of the member districts
in attendance and it was free. So it was a wonderful opportunity to learn more about special education topics. Um, in case somebody doesn't know, um, First Student, the bus company, purchased Rich Lee,
uh, which was the transportation bus company for NSSEO, and they're converting all the Richly buses over to First Student, and it gives them some additional technological resources and and just more uh more spread, more capability. Um, NSSO is
looking for people interested in joining the NSSO Foundation board of directors. If you're interested, go to the NSSO's website for more information and to submit an application if you're interested. That is my NSSO report.
Next item on the agenda is Ed report. Miss Russell, thank you. Um there's a written report. Several of us attended the annual legislative dinner. Um I I shorten things a lot, but I have a lot of notes.
If board members would request that I write more and let you know all of the details, I would be happy to do that. I hope that I caught uh the important points of the conversation and the discussion that were held. Um the last
day for any our legislators to introduce bills is February 6th and in the Ed report you'll see that they're following a lot of those. There was a virtual meeting on February 13th.
And one thing um I did misspeak before that um there was over $125 million lost to districts because of the late Cook County tax revenue sent to the taxing bodies. I think I said 25 million. It
was 125 million. But at that meeting they discussed the safe schools for all act and that was uh about immigration enforcement. And then the executive director also talked about AI bills and
those on that were still watching on tier 2 pension reform K to2 discipline and then the notice to remedy. And um here's where over 500 bills are being tracked. Our next Ed Red member meeting
virtual is Friday, March 6. And that's it for the report unless there are any questions. >> Thank you. Next item is the community and family services report. Miss Baron, >> there's nothing to report out at this time. >> Thank you. Next item is the Illinois
Association of School Boards report. Miss Russell. >> So once again, there are several things going on with IASB. Um, if anyone is interested in putting in a request for a proposal for the annual conference, there is a live link
for uh you to be able to do that. Um, there's an advocacy day that I think we mentioned before. It's on March 24th in Springfield. Now, there's additional information they are going to have. It's an all day trip to Springfield
and um there is a bus that leaves from Lombard in the morning and then brings you back and there's the meals included and so on. There is a cost and those are included in the links if you're interested.
And there's a board president's academy on Saturday, June 13th in Neapville and it is for both present and future board presidents. If anyone is interested, I put in the link so you could also
register for that. Um, the IASB also publishes a federal report. Um, proposed rule changes from the Department of Education always seem to be a little alarming, but um um I didn't choose any
in particular because they're just proposals at this time. And then um the IASB legislative priorities probably were discussed in the um budget put out by the um governor and there is an IASB
North Division meeting. That one will be in person. It's in Niles on March 3rd. And then I was asked to review a comprehensive new numerousy plan from IASB.
And there's another one coming out and it is very comprehensive. It's statewide. Everybody is involved in helping our kids to better learn about numerousy. And there's also going to be
um another plan which is um comprehensive about um uh let's see why am I uh losing the words here about uh not for English language learners but for um literacy in
and um language. Um and I think that was it for that report. Um, let me just look one more day, one more moment here. Um, yeah, that's it.
And once again, I'm happy to provide a lots more information. Oh, yeah. After I wrote the reports, both Ed and ISB came out with a review of the governor's budget address, and I'm sure uh you
could find both of those and sort of a breakdown of things that were discussed. Two things that I saw in the budget report that may affect uh our district is a $20 million increase to special education transportation reimbursements.
Oh, here it's comprehensive literacy. Literacy, that's the word I couldn't get out. And numeracy plans. And then there's also a $20 million increase to special education tuition. Once again, I don't know how that will affect our district, but those were included in
part of the governor's budget address. And I think that's it. >> Thank you. >> Okay. Next item on our agenda is Dr. Kimell's superintendent report. Dr. Campbell.
>> Again, good evening. The month of February may be short, but filled with meaningful celebrations such as Black History Month, President's Day, there's Valentine's Day, and District 211 Day, in which we were proud to display banners throughout our district and
schools, recognizing the pride and legacy of our district, now 112 years strong. I would like to be the first of many to say congratulations to six outstanding members of our district D211 family who will be honored at this
year's state board of education those who excel in teacher of the year program representing six of our seven schools. These individuals serve in various yet impactful ways. We are especially proud of Mr. David Ligman, applied technology
teacher at Hoffman Estates, named co-regional teacher of the year, a member of this year's teacher of the year cohort, and is also a candidate for the Illinois Teacher of the Year, which will be announced in a few months. On January 27th, we had a wonderful turnout
for the second coffee with Campbell with students joining us this time for conversations, connections, and a few pictures during their late start morning across our district. Innovation and engagement continue to shine from dance performances, the all district honors
orchestra concert to the 150th day Palatine music concert and student advisory committee discussions. I've even heard students are applying geometry to their real world learning designs by creating mini golf courses
while our AP psychology students hosted a psychology affair showcasing their projects on a variety of topics. I had the opportunity to attend a conference focused on a plethora of topics around safety, instruction, partnerships,
well-being, social emotional components. And here was the clear message that emerged. Our work begins with humanity and intentional relationships are essential to creating safe and supportive learning environments where students and staff can thrive. Lastly, I
look forward to launching lunch and listen sess sessions at each high school to continue meaningful conversations with staff during their lunch period as we continue learning and leading together. Thank you. >> Thank you, Dr. Campbell.
The next item on the agenda is District 21 Board of Education. And this is a a topic that we have brought for the last few months, an opportunity for board members to um just to bring up and make comments on things going on across the
district um that they've been involved in or want to be involved in or want other people to be involved in, however you want to use this time. And I have a a a few things to uh to bring on here. And one is that um as Dr. Campbell had mentioned, Palentine High School recently celebrated or is currently
celebrating all year their 150th anniversary and uh a few board members and Dr. Campbell attended. They had a anniversary concert on February 8th which was outstanding. Not only was it
um the music program um in their full full light with the choir and and musicians, but it was also um the um the introduction and showcase of a new song that was written in honor of the
anniversary. So, it was the first time that they actually performed this song with all of the musicians um in on the on the gymnasium floor and it was really a spectacular site and wonderful music. Um, I attended Bandorama uh at Shawberg
High School on February 11th. Um, with um and Bandorama is an opportunity for district 211 with our our incoming um students to give them an opportunity to work together uh in a musical format.
And it does a couple things. One is it lets them see what's it like to perform in high school. And it's an opportunity for the parents to see what can my student potential be and and it's really a great way to introduce them to high
school music. Um and so they had about 400 students performing on the gymnasium floor at Shamberg High School and it included um it included two district 54 band instructors and directors who are
retiring. So, not only were they present, but the Shamberg High School um band instructors uh and band directors learned under those junior high music directors when they were in junior high
in district 54. So, it was really cool to see that. And those two district 54 retiring directors performed with the students uh one of the musical pieces. So, that was really cool. And I also attended uh at Shamberg High School on
January 30th, Radium Girls. Uh was a wonderful um wonderful production. Some upcoming events um on March 28th, Shamberg High School is hosting Operation Snowball. And Operation Snowball is a wonderful program about
anti-bullying and anti- uh substance abuse and things like that for students. It it helps develop leaders um in our students. And our district actually has two of them each year with the one for Shamberg High School's hosting um on
March 28th. And this uh tomorrow evening at 6 PM at Hoffman Estates High School is the Amy Rudolph basketball tournament. It is for special needs students. Um NSSEO is involved in that
as are our students. Um and it's a wonderful opportunity. Um tickets are like $3 or something like that to come and support and um and root on and show excitement for these kids who are work doing their, you know, working their
hearts out to to play basketball and have an exciting time. And it's great to be in the audience and cheer them on. Uh I know I'm going. So if you have an opportunity and you're watching or here in our audience and have an opportunity to attend, uh I strongly encourage it. It's a wonderful annual program. Amy
Rudolph was a student who um who is no longer with us and hits she had special needs and this is a tournament in her honor. So strongly encourage that. >> You stole my thunder. >> Sorry. >> I was going to mention the Amy Rudolph
game that I will also be attending. Thank you so much um to the uh staff at Hoffman Estates High School for getting me that uh link to buy a t-shirt. So I'm excited uh to attend tomorrow. Um, one of my favorite things to do every single year is um visit all seven of our
schools and just kind of see um everything that our schools have to offer and like look at um all the improvements that we've made, you know, throughout the year and so forth. So, I'm excited um to schedule my visits in the next coming month um months to visit
all seven schools. >> One more thing I want to mention is college night for anybody who's watching. March 5th, Palatine High School. It is a happening. If you've even if you have a freshman, it is totally worthwhile to attend to start
learning what are entrance requirements and educational programs being offered by universities not just across our our our lovely country, but internationally as well. So, it is free and strongly
encourage you to take advantage of that. again, March 5th, college night at Palatine High School. And the next item is upcoming events. And you could see college night, you could see the next board meeting, which is on March 19th.
And the next item on the agenda is close session. And the recommended action is that the board enter or in this case re-enter close session to discuss minutes of meetings
lawfully closed under the open meetings act employment compensation discipline performance or dismissal of specific employees probable or imminent litigation against affecting or on behalf of the public body and collective negotiating matters between the public
body and its employees or their representatives. May I have a motion please? >> Second. >> May I have a roll call, please? Miss Baron. >> Hi, >> Miss Caval. >> Hi, >> Mr. Dumbrossski. >> Hi, >> Mrs. Lopez. >> Hi,
>> Miss Russell. >> I >> Mr. Rosen Bloom. I the school board will now go into close session. Do we have to wait for the live stream or >> It's on right. It's on. >> All right.
Welcome back. The next item is that the board return to open session. May I have a a motion, please? >> Second. >> Have a roll call, please. >> Mr. Dumbrosski, >> I. >> Miss Russell, >> I. >> Mrs. Lopez, >> I. Miss Baron, >> I
>> Miss Caval, >> I. >> Mr. Rosenlum, >> I The motion passes. Next items are reviews reviews and actions on close session items. The first is that the board of education approve the release of the closed session minutes of June
12th, 2025, July 12th, I'm sorry, July 17, 2025, August 14, 2025, August 20th, 2025, September 18th, 2025, October 9th, 2025, October 16, 2025, and November 6, 2025, as they no longer require
confidential treatment and are to be approved and placed on file as submitted by Dr. Judith Campbell, superintendent of schools. May I have a motion, please? >> Second. May >> I have a roll call, please? >> Miss Baron, >> I. >> Mrs. Lopez, >> I. >> Miss Russell, >> I.
>> Mr. Dumbowski, >> I. >> Miss Cavl, >> Mr. Rosenlum, >> I. The next action item is that the board of education in accordance with master contract of the district 21 united support staff. Approve the retirement request of Susan Bruno
effective June 2027 and amend the retirement date for Renee. Arida Aridia Aridia, sorry, from June 2028 to December 2027 as submitted by Helen Miller, director of insurance and group
benefits and Lauren Hmel, chief operating officer, CSBO, and as recommended by Dr. Judith Campbell, superintendent of schools. May I have a motion, please? >> So moved. Second. >> I have a roll call, please. >> Miss Campbell, >> I. >> Miss Baron, >> I. >> Mrs. Lopez, >> I. >> Miss Russell,
>> I. >> Mr. Dumbowski, >> I. >> Mr. Rosen Bloom. >> I The motion passes. Next item is that the board of education approve a one-day suspension for employee Joseph Gadio. Further that the board secretary notify said employee in writing of this action by the board of education as submitted
by Kurt Teniper, assistant superintendent for administrative services and as recommended by Dr. Judith Campbell, superintendent of schools. May I have a motion, please? >> I have a roll call, please. >> Mrs. Lopez, >> I. >> Miss Caval, >> I. >> Mr. Dumbowski, >> I. Miss Russell
>> I >> Miss Baron >> I >> Mr. Rosen Bloom >> I The motion passes. Next item is that the act the board of education approve the termination of employment of Melissa Rodriguez Sarabia as submitted by Kurt Teniper, assistant superintendent for
administrative services and is recommended by Dr. Judith Campbell, superintendent of schools. May I have a motion, please? >> So moved. >> Second. >> May I have a roll call, please? >> Miss Caval, >> I. >> Mrs. Lopez, >> I. Miss Baron >> I >> Miss Russell >> I >> Mr. Dumbowski >> I
>> Mr. Rosenlum >> I The motion passes next item is that the board of education approved the termination of employment of Omar Bosnjak as submitted by Kurt Teniper assistant superintendent for administrative services and as recommended by Dr. Judith Campbell superintendent of schools. May I have a
motion please? >> May I have a roll call, please? >> Miss Russell >> I. >> Miss Baron. >> Mrs. Lopez. >> Hi. >> Mr. Dumbowski. I >> Miss Caval. >> I >> Mr. Rosenlum. >> I. >> The motion passes. Next item is that the
board of education authorized settlement authority as presented in the pending workers compensation injury matter as submitted by Helen Miller, director of insurance and group benefits, and Lauren Hmel, chief operating officer, CSBO, and as recommended by Dr. Judith Campbell, superintendent of schools. May I have a
motion, please? Second. May >> I have a roll call, please? >> Miss Caval. I >> Miss Baron. Hi, >> Miss Russell. I >> Mr. Dumbowski >> I >> Mrs. Lopez >> I >> Mr. Rosen Bloom >> I The motion passes. The next item is
that the board of education approved the engagement letter with Oric for pending litigation. May I have a motion please? >> So moved. >> Second. >> May have a roll call, please. >> Miss Baron, >> I. >> Mrs. Lopez, >> I.
>> Mr. Dumbrossski, >> present. >> Miss Caval, >> I. Miss Russell >> I. >> Mr. Rosen Bloom. >> I The motion passes. Seeing as no other um items on the agenda for this evening's board meeting, the board president declares the meeting of the
board of education adjourned.