John Dudzik

The board discussed several action and business items. Key topics included the approval of a one-year contract renewal, the approval of an amended contract for a system engineer, and a detailed discussion regarding school site improvement and safety considerations at Lincoln. The board deliberated on potential solutions to address pedestrian traffic safety during student arrival and dismissal, specifically evaluating options such as installing temporary gates, implementing speed bumps, and constructing a new sidewalk to separate pedestrians from vehicular traffic.

The meeting included a call to order and a recess into an executive session to discuss personnel matters, as permitted by state statute. Following the executive session, the board reconvened into an open session before moving to adjourn the meeting.

This document is identified as a Strategic Plan for Cook County School District 130. The provided text does not contain specific details regarding the plan's strategic direction, key pillars, goals, or intended outcomes.

The board meeting included public comment regarding union concerns, custodial staffing, and board leadership transparency. The Student Advisory Board recognized students for their achievements. Presentations were made regarding the American Heart Association's Kids Heart Challenge program, highlighting the participation and fundraising efforts across district schools. The board discussed the district literacy plan and a teacher incentive grant. Additionally, the board approved the consent agenda and initiated discussions regarding the transportation fiscal year 2027 contract renewal.

This document outlines the Cook County School District 130's e-Learning Day Plan for the period of 2026-2029. The plan details provisions for ensuring instructional hours, providing technology access and non-electronic materials for all students, and supporting students with special needs and English Language Learners. It also addresses student participation monitoring, flexibility in learning, effective communication with stakeholders, training for staff and students, hardware and software access, collective bargaining requirements, and a continuous review and revision process to address implementation difficulties.