Jill Cox

The regular session meeting included a call to order and public comment, with no comments provided. The board approved the consent agenda, which covered minutes from the January 2026 regular and closed sessions, and February 2026 expenditures, including a penalty payment to IMRF. The board moved into and subsequently concluded an Executive Session for personnel and employment matters. Key actions taken included the approval of a resignation and the approval of a School Maintenance Project grant. A report indicated that extended school year dates are set for June 1-25, Monday-Thursday, and that the Labor Management committee is exploring insurance options for the upcoming school year.

The meeting included public comment, followed by the ratification of several financial payments covering items such as building maintenance, workers' compensation, curriculum renewal, technology services, and retirement contributions. The Council entered and exited an Executive Session to discuss matters relating to the appointment, employment, or dismissal of officers or employees. Personnel actions were ratified, including accepting resignations, approving new employment, and granting leave of absence requests. For policy matters, Press Policy Issues 119 and 120, along with a Behavior Intervention policy, were approved for second reading and adoption. A School Project Maintenance grant was also approved. The Director provided updates regarding the extended school year schedule, progress on insurance option investigation by Labor Management, district data presentation on enrollment and tuition costs, and the ongoing discussion concerning the restructuring of the Operating Board and Council. Data concerning crisis incidents, referrals, behavior issues, restraints, and police activity for Garrison/LIFE programs was presented. The Council also scheduled future meeting dates.

The Operating Board conducted its regular session, which included moving into and out of Executive Session to discuss matters related to the appointment, employment, or dismissal of officers or employees, and other pertinent cooperative issues. In personnel matters, the Board approved one resignation and one leave of absence request, and approved a performance appraisal for the Director. In policy matters, the Board approved the second reading and adoption of Press Policy 119, Press Policy 120, and Policy 7:230 concerning misconduct by students with disabilities. The Director also reported on construction project estimates and the deadline for a grant application. Program administrators provided updates on current program numbers and staff attendance reporting.

The meeting commenced with an Executive Session for discussing matters related to officer or employee appointments, employment, or dismissal, followed by personnel actions which included approving a leave of absence and employment for a para/long term sub teacher and a social worker for the 2026-27 school year. The consent agenda was approved, excluding the December Fund Budget Report which was tabled pending clarification on the education fund's cash balance. The Policy Committee presented first readings for Press Policy 119 and Press Policy 120, and a Behavior Intervention Policy. Director Fair reported on updates to joint agreements and the approval of the public day program reimbursement application. Additionally, a resolution regarding the restructuring of the Operating Board is being presented to district boards for a decision, after which a subcommittee will discuss the item further.

The meeting included discussions on the finance committee's upcoming review of the billing structure. Personnel matters included the approval of Alexandria Wilson, Roshier Creecy, and Alexis Pohlman for employment, and the acceptance of a resignation from Kati Jo Hinch. Updates were provided on para training schedules and cyclical monitoring resources for each district. There was a report on Garrison/LIFE numbers, noting the addition of a third elementary class and the elimination of one high school classroom for the next semester. The district superintendents are scheduled to present a resolution at their December board meetings regarding the restructuring of the Operating Board.