Nick Wlodarczyk

The meeting began with the introduction of the new Students of the Month. Administration reports covered a presentation on the Stemscopes science curriculum, discipline data, the status of the care closet, and proactive completion of the 2027 Impact Aid application amidst federal uncertainty. The Superintendent reported on two FOIA requests, a recent road closure notification issue, a slight enrollment drop, and ongoing work to formulate a recommendation for a new technology teacher. Discussion items included reviewing options for the old band room renovation, increasing PreK tuition by $10 for the 2026-27 year and verifying income for tuition assistance, reviewing a draft FY27 school calendar, revising the District Secretary Job Description to address a conflict regarding personal days, a first reading of the Press Plus update 120, and a discussion of bids received for technology upgrades. Action items approved the consent agenda, the FY27 PreK registration packet with the specified tuition increase and income verification requirement, the revised District Secretary Job Description, the scope of work for classroom renovation, and the technology bid from Proven IT for network switches, firewall, and access points at a cost of $10,779.60. During public comments, a representative from Elwood Baseball discussed potential use of school fields and paving options for parking lots.

The document covers two sessions: a 'Truth In Taxation' Levy Public Hearing and a Regular Meeting Open Session. The initial hearing included a presentation on the levy process, EAV history, and tax levy history, with no public comments. The subsequent regular session included presentations on Students of the Month, Principal's and Assistant Principal's reports detailing school activities, discipline data, and community support efforts. The Superintendent's report addressed donation acknowledgments, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests regarding purchase orders and copier agreements, updates on repurposing the old band room, technology modernization plans, and tax rebate check printing. Discussion items included sharing experiences from the Triple I conference, confirming the destruction of closed session verbatim recordings older than 18 months, and considering a proposal to lease roof space for a solar array. Action items included the approval of the 2025 Tax Levy, acceptance of an intent to retire letter, approval of the contract for the new Superintendent, and approval for the destruction of specific closed session recordings from January through June 2024.

The meeting included a "Truth in Taxation" levy public hearing, a presentation of the levy process, public notice, and the 2025 Certificate of Tax Levy. The Regular Meeting open session included presentations, awards, recognitions of Students of the Month, administration reports, discussion on Triple I Update, Tax Levy, Closed Verbatim Minutes Destruction, Solar Array Proposal. Action items included Consent Agenda, Monthly Financial Reports, Monthly Personnel Report, 2025 Levy, Intent to Retire Letter, New Superintendent Hire, Closed Verbatim Minute Destruction. There was also an executive session to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of a specific employee.

The Board of Education meeting included recognition of the Students of the Month and a presentation on IAR/School Report Card information. Discussions covered the Principal's report on the Halloween Parade and upcoming events, the Assistant Principal's report on discipline data and the Care Closet, and the Superintendent's report on the new addition and upcoming Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. The board also discussed the Tentative Levy, School Report Card, School Board Conference Information, and the School Maintenance Project Grant Application. Approvals were granted for the Tentative Levy, Working Cash Abatement Resolution, School Maintenance Project Grant Application, Intent to Retire Letter, and a donation to the Elwood Children's Garden. The meeting also included an executive session to discuss personnel matters.

The meeting included a public hearing on the FY26 Administrative Cost Limitation Waiver, addressing the cost of administration exceeding the 5% limit due to a retirement contract. Presentations covered student voices, student of the month recognitions, and coach recognition. Administrative reports included updates from the Principal and Assistant Principal, an Impact Aid Report, and a Superintendent's report addressing construction progress, tax rebates, and school safety. Discussion items included committee reports, PRESS Policy updates, an intergovernmental agreement for Will County Schools, and a site improvement project discussion. Action items involved approving the consent agenda, PRESS Policy updates, the Annual Financial Report, the Administrative Cost Limitation Waiver Application, the Will County Schools Intergovernmental Agreement, site plan bidding, and the Teacher/Administrator Salary Report. The board also convened in an executive session to discuss personnel matters.