Rachel Vega

The meeting included the approval of the RISE Worth lease. The board moved into a closed session, and upon returning to open session, approved a staff salary increase.

The meeting included discussions and approvals related to the final FY25 Budget, the first reading of policies 400.16, 400.17, and 400.18, and RISE & ALOP EBF spending plans and RISE E Learning plan. Personnel matters included the approval of resignations and new hires for various positions. Reports were presented, including the SCISC statistics report, RISE End of Year report, Human Resource Update, Technology Department Update, and a Year in Review. There was also a strategic plan update and recognition of Dr. Garrett Podgorski with the SJJC Award. A closed session was held to discuss personnel matters, including the termination of an employee, and a motion was reached to approve the termination of employment.

The meeting included discussion and approval of payroll and bills payable, hiring of a RISE Teacher, and a RISE tuition increase. The board also approved a change to the FY25-26 board meeting schedule. The Director's report included SCISC statistics, adjustments for business hours, the Stripe payment system, building updates, CPS/Instructional Coaching IGA updates, and strategic planning. The board moved into a closed session to consider information regarding appointment, employment or dismissal of an employee or officer, including staff salaries and legal updates, followed by motions on decisions reached in the closed session regarding certified staff and 2nd year teacher salary increases.

The Governing Board meeting included discussions and approvals related to various institutional matters, such as the approval of board meetings for 2025-2026, policy 500.30, the SSP Plan, coaching fees, and the FY26 SCISC and RISE calendars. The board also addressed personnel matters, including the move for Ms. Hicks, the resignation of Ms. White, and several new hires and continued services. The director presented reports on SCISC statistics, health/life safety, compliance visits, and other updates. The board moved into a closed session to discuss specific matters, followed by a motion to keep the closed session minutes closed.

The board meeting included updates on FOIAs, personnel matters (resignations and hirings), and the director's report, which covered SCISC statistics, the Area Wide Institute Day, RISE openings, the strategic plan, ESSA planning, and the ISBE Road Show. A closed session was held for director evaluation and goal setting.