Berwyn North School District 98

The meeting included a recognition ceremony for Anna Martinez by the Illinois Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents. New business and old business sections were noted, followed by public and board comments. The consent agenda covered the approval of personnel actions (new hires, leaves of absence, resignations), approval of building use applications for the North Berwyn Park District at Prairie Oak Elementary School for sports programs and summer camp, and authorization for next month's invoices and payroll. Action items included the approval of numerous Board Policies covering areas like fiscal management, curriculum, student records, and equal employment opportunity. The Board also addressed action items related to approving the 2026-2026 School Year Calendar, a remote learning placement for a Lincoln Middle School student, the removal of the Uniform Requirement, and the approval of a Seven Year Appraisal to be conducted by Kroll LLC. Information items included the Monthly Fund Report and FOIA Requests. The session concluded with deliberations regarding potential closed session topics under the Open Meetings Act, including employee compensation, collective negotiating matters, real property acquisition, pending litigation, and student disciplinary cases.

Key discussions and actions for this meeting included the presentation of artist renderings for the Spindle Facade under Communications. New Business items were listed but not detailed. Under Action Items, the Board addressed the approval to terminate the employment of a Paraeducator from Prairie Oak Elementary School, the approval of one student's outplacement to the West 40 Alternative Program, and the approval of another student's remote instruction placement to West 40 Remote. Information items included the first read of numerous Board Policies covering areas such as fiscal management, curriculum, student records, and employee matters, as well as receiving the Monthly Fund Report and updates on FOIA Requests. The meeting agenda also included provisions for Executive Session to discuss matters related to the Open Meetings Act exceptions, such as employee compensation, collective negotiating, real property purchase, litigation, and student disciplinary cases.

The meeting included a hearing for the Berwyn North E-Learning Plan, public and board comments, and a consent agenda covering approval of minutes, personnel matters (reassignments, leaves of absence, retirements, resignations), building use applications, and authorization of next month's invoices and payroll. Action items included approval of the E-Learning Plan, the FY25 Tax Levy, and a bid from Richmond Electric. Reports were presented on the Monthly Fund and FOIA Requests. The board also discussed exceptions to the Open Meetings Act and potential closed meetings related to personnel, negotiations, property, litigation, minutes, public office selection, and student disciplinary cases.

The meeting included communications such as the Lincoln Boys' and Girls' Cross Country Recognition, Jefferson Boys' Soccer Recognition, School Board Appreciation, and a 2025 Tax Levy Presentation. The board addressed new and old business, public comments, and board member comments. The consent agenda included approval of personnel matters, building use applications, authorization of next month's invoices and payroll, and action items such as the approval of the Spindle Bid Group #9 packages, the Application for the ISBE School Maintenance Grant, a resolution authorizing participation in property tax proceedings, and staff discipline. Information and reports were presented, including the Monthly Fund Report and FOIA Requests. The board also discussed upcoming events and entered an executive session to discuss various exceptions under the Open Meetings Act, including matters related to personnel, collective bargaining, property, litigation, closed meeting minutes, selection of a person to fill a public office, and student disciplinary cases.

The Board of Education meeting included a presentation of the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget. A tribute was held for Vice-Principal Mrs. Narissa Lee. The board discussed extending school playground hours, student uniforms, and the approval of personnel. The board also discussed the resolution to adopt Fiscal Year 2026 Budget and the approval of the contract with Daker Corporation for excavation for the Spindle addition. The board also discussed keeping playgrounds open and amending the current uniform policy.