Mark D. Crotty

The meeting commenced with a ceremonial presentation of the U.S. flag by the Lansing Fire Department and recognition of the Memorial Junior High School Softball Team. Key actions included approving the revised agenda, handling correspondence (notices of thanks, resignation, and FMLA requests), and approving a comprehensive Consent Agenda covering previous meeting minutes, personnel actions (resignations and new employments), and a prelist of invoices. Discussions also addressed three fulfilled Freedom of Information Act requests. A presentation was given on the 2025 Illinois School Report Cards, noting growth across all four schools and potential changes to school designations. Miscellaneous topics covered recognitions at the IPA Conference, an upcoming visit from the State Superintendent of Education, and commendations for Lester Crawl employees' heroism. The Board reached a consensus for a representative to vote in favor of IASB recommendations. Significant financial approvals included authorizing the Lester Crawl Outdoor Playground Shading contract, approving the Estimated 2025 Tax Levy, and approving the School Maintenance Project Grant Agreement. A closed session was held to discuss personnel matters and board development, after which the Board reconvened to approve the contract extensions for the Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent through June 30, 2029.

The Special Board of Education Meeting included a call to order and the Pledge of Allegiance. The board moved to enter a Closed Session to discuss matters concerning the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees, following which one member left the meeting. Subsequently, the board approved a resolution authorizing the issuance of a notice to remedy to Craig A. Dovich. The meeting concluded with an adjournment.

The Curriculum and Technology Committee meeting involved several key discussions. The first segment focused on the Curriculum & Intervention Overview, where resources for core subjects in grades K-8 were presented, including Tiers I, II, and III, and the District's transition to MTSS. It was announced that twelve staff members will attend the RtI National Convention in December 2025. Additionally, the process for building the Link-it Data Warehouse and Intervention Manager Platform has commenced, with iReady and MAP data incorporated. The second major topic addressed AI Implementation; staff survey data was reviewed, leading to a discussion on safety, training, and benefits. The Committee supported the next step of forming a District AI Committee, and plans were made to consult with the feeder school regarding their implementation strategy. Finally, concerning Memorial Class Sizes, it was communicated that the building is fully utilized, prompting discussions about future additions, room reconfigurations, and addressing high class sizes in accelerated classes.

The meeting began with the presentation of the ABCDE Award to Sgt. Dana Tatgenhorst and the Pledge of Allegiance. The board approved a revised agenda and addressed public comments concerning student transportation and registration. Board correspondence included a thank you letter and several letters of resignation. The consent agenda covered the approval of previous meeting minutes, acceptance of resignations, and employment actions for several new staff members, including teachers and secretaries, along with approval for an eighth-grade class trip and intermittent FMLA leave. Under Freedom of Information Act requests, quarterly requests were fulfilled. The Transitional Bilingual Education program was reviewed, detailing its current service levels and future goals. A report on Parent/Teacher Conferences noted high attendance, and a District record for funds raised at Coolidge's McTeacher Night was highlighted. The Board approved the purchase of a projector and screen for the Memorial Main Gym, and the Memorial Class of 2026 Luncheon. The Building & Grounds Committee reported on discussions regarding a new projector, obtaining bids for a Coolidge generator, and the cost-effectiveness of purchasing versus leasing activity vans for Memorial. The IASB South Cook Division Meeting report was discussed, including plans for veterans to present a flag gifted to the district. The Board moved into and returned from a closed session to address employee and student matters. Finally, the Board approved monthly travel stipends and seniority lists for certified and non-certified employees, and scheduled the next meeting and discussed the annual Board pictures.

The meeting included discussions on various topics such as the Oak Glen main office redesign, where a glass wall option was favored for the front desk area, and plans to address Reavis and Coolidge offices next. The possibility of adding a small addition at Memorial to allow for more classrooms, teachers, and teams was also discussed. The committee discussed the possibility of expanding the outdoor garage and purchasing three activity vans for sports events. The upgrade of the Memorial main gym projector was discussed. The committee also discussed getting lower bids for the Coolidge generator.