Jerry B. Doss

The meeting included committee reports from Curriculum, Finance & Facilities, Policy, and Discipline committees. The consent agenda involved the approval of bills dated from December 10, 2025, through January 13, 2026, personnel actions, and ratification of several overnight trips for wrestling tournaments and cheerleading championships. The Board also opened public participation regarding items on the current agenda and addressed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) matter. New Business included conducting a public hearing concerning the intent of the Board to sell up to $40,000,000 in Working Cash Fund Bonds. Following an executive session to discuss employee discipline, student issues, negotiations, and litigation, action was taken regarding a possible teacher suspension without pay.

The meeting agenda for the Regular Board of Education included reports from standing committees (Curriculum, Finance & Facilities, Policy, and Discipline). The consent agenda covered the approval of bills, personnel actions (resignations, new hires, terminations), and ratification of overnight trips for various athletic and academic competitions occurring in late December 2025 and January 2026. Key new business involved conducting a public hearing concerning the intent to sell not to exceed $40,000,000 Working Cash Fund Bonds. The agenda also outlined procedures for Freedom of Information Act requests and included a planned Executive Session to discuss employee discipline, student discipline, collective negotiating matters, and litigation.

The meeting commenced with reports from various committees: Curriculum, Finance & Facilities, Policy, and Discipline. The Consent Agenda covered the approval of district bills and personnel matters, including resignations, leaves of absence, new hires, and terminations, as well as ratification of overnight trips for athletic competitions. The agenda included a section for public participation, a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) update, and communications highlighting student achievements at Thornridge High School (Honor Roll, ILMEA Senior Band Festival selection, and QuestBridge Finalists) and Thornton High School (Infant Care Center parade, 'My Influence Matters' Pledge Day, and 'Wildcat Classic' event), along with updates from Thornwood High School (IB Program induction and Hip Hop Detox seminar) and reports on grounds beautification. New business featured a presentation on the Tentative Tax Levy for 2025-2026, including a timetable for adoption and a breakdown of revenue sources. Other new business items included presentations on College & Career Counselors Awards and recommended approvals for various Youth Sports Camps and media production equipment. The session concluded with an Executive Session concerning employee appointments, student discipline, and litigation, followed by possible actions upon reconvening related to a student wage claim settlement and probationary teacher employment.

The meeting included reports from various committees such as the Curriculum Committee, Finance & Facilities Committee, Policy Committee, and Discipline Committee. The consent agenda included the approval of regular meeting minutes, district bills, personnel actions, and ratification of overnight trips for sports tournaments. New business involved the approval of the 2025 Tax Levy Resolution, a resolution declaring the intention to issue Working Cash Fund Bonds, and a resolution calling for a public hearing regarding the bond issuance. The superintendent presented a report, followed by an executive session to discuss personnel, student discipline, collective negotiating matters, and potential litigation.

The meeting included reports from the Curriculum Committee, Finance & Facilities Committee, Policy Committee, and Discipline Committee. The board discussed the approval of meeting minutes, district bills, personnel matters, and public participation. Presentations were given on the Turn Up For Peace Festival, the State Award of Dr. Wojdelski, CTE Recognitions, and Seloc Energy Electric Vehicles. The board also considered overnight trips for Thornridge Southern Illinois University Visit and Thornridge Band Circle City Classic. A public hearing and recommended approval of the District Fiscal Year 2026 Budget and Procurement Plan Resolution were on the agenda, along with a PRESS Plus Policy Update. The meeting proceeded to an executive session, followed by possible actions concerning the termination of a transportation agreement and a litigation settlement agreement.