Community Consolidated School District 21

The board meeting agenda included several key items such as a closed session for personnel discussions, a superintendent's report covering an NSSEO budget presentation and educational services, and a comprehensive consent agenda. The consent agenda featured the approval of various financial matters, including payroll, disbursements, and an audit contract with Baker Tilly, as well as several personnel employment agreements and administrative policies. Additionally, new business included the approval of an employment agreement for the principal of Riley Elementary School, followed by updates on board policies, committee reports, and state-level educational services.

The board meeting agenda includes a report from the Joint Committee on Culture and Climate and the presentation of the Superintendent's report. Key business items involve the review and potential approval of personnel transactions, statutory personnel actions, and extra duty resolutions. The board will review financial matters, including payroll resolutions, disbursement resolutions, financial reports, and conference and travel expense approvals. Contractual and employment items include the approval of returning administrator contracts and the employment agreements for the Student Services Coordinator, Special Education Coordinator, and Director of Special Education. Operational items include the approval of bids for asbestos removal at Cooper Middle School, the FY27 general office supplies bid, and demolition expenses for the Hintz Road property. The meeting will also include board communications and a closed session for the discussion of personnel and legal matters.

The agenda for the regular meeting included the establishment of a quorum, the Pledge of Allegiance, and directions for public comment participation, noting that comments are limited to three minutes and may not receive a response during the session. Key agenda items included Awards and Recognitions, a Superintendent's Report featuring a presentation on Summer 2026 Facility Work, and a comprehensive Consent Agenda. The Consent Agenda encompassed approvals for previous meeting minutes, personnel transactions, extra duty and payroll resolutions, disbursement resolutions for January 2026, the December 2025 Financial Report, a Freedom of Information Act Report, conference and travel approvals, second readings of Board Policies (including PRESS Issue 119 and 120 revisions), approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Education Association, approval for a replacement district vehicle purchase, and approval of the 2026-2027 School Calendar. The meeting also included Board Communications updates and concluded with a planned Closed Session to discuss personnel matters, real property acquisition, litigation, and the review of closed session minutes.

This strategic plan for School District 21 outlines a roadmap to maximize student achievement and honor the uniqueness of every student daily, ensuring engaging, innovative, equitable, and safe learning experiences. The plan focuses on achieving superior performance through academic excellence and high satisfaction, making a distinctive impact via community engagement and diversity, and ensuring lasting endurance through fiscal responsibility and student success beyond school. It is guided by core values such as equity, whole child development, engagement, stewardship, continuous improvement, trust, partnership, accountability, and a growth mindset. The vision is to empower students with engaged educators, a supportive environment, a diverse culture, community partners, a rigorous curriculum, and inspiring instructional experiences, preparing them for college, career, and life success.

The meeting included announcements and celebrations, recognition of awardees and retirees, and reports from student representatives to the board. Updates were provided on the School Based Health Center, school parking lot and traffic safety, and literacy initiatives. The board discussed the 2025-2028 District Strategic Plan and heard public comments. The consent agenda was approved with several items pulled for separate discussion. An employment agreement for the Director of Safety and Security was approved. The board also convened in a closed session.