Renee M. Jilinski

The board addressed various personnel matters, including several resignations, the approval of coaching and summer program staff, and the granting of tenure to six employees. Other key topics included the approval of student agreements, stadium project adjustments, financial reports, and budget transfers. Furthermore, the board passed the 2026-2027 budget with a 0% tax increase, adopted several policy revisions, accepted multiple monetary donations from booster clubs, and approved various naming rights, substitute, and venue agreements.

The board discussed and acted on several operational and educational matters. Key agenda items included the recategorization of a dance studio for facility use, the first and final readings of various district policies, and the approval of student trips including travel club, FFA summer excursions, and a Holocaust museum visit. Additionally, the board authorized the purchase of builders risk insurance, approved financial reports, adopted a preliminary budget for 2026-2027, and finalized the Act 93 agreement. Personnel actions included accepting resignations, appointing staff, adjusting extracurricular stipends, and managing various leave requests. The board also noted a significant anonymous donation for the agriculture facility project and considered a naming rights proposal for the new School of Agriculture.

The board addressed a wide range of personnel items including staff resignations, substitute approvals, FMLA leave, and appointments for the summer ESY program and the 2026-2027 school year. Coaches were approved for various sports seasons. Policy updates included the first reading of three policies and the final approval of several others related to special education and generative artificial intelligence. Other actions taken included approving the list of seniors for graduation, a Flexible Instruction Day application, an equipment bid, and revised police MOUs. The board also handled financial matters by approving reports, designating a depository, setting investment programs, and accepting various monetary donations and a grant. Additionally, the board approved several service agreements, set school meal prices, and established the board meeting and work session schedule for the upcoming school year.

The board discussed and acted upon several policy updates, including the first and final reading of multiple policies. They approved the 2026-2029 Special Education Plan, ratified financial reports, and entered into new agreements including a stormwater management agreement, a developer's agreement for the stadium project, and a memorandum of understanding with Union County Children and Youth Services. Personnel matters were addressed, including the acceptance of resignations, approval of FMLA leaves and deduct days, and the appointment of staff for the spring musical and various other positions. A motion to hire a new guidance counselor failed. Announcements were made regarding the stadium project, athletic achievements, and student successes.

The board meeting addressed a variety of personnel matters including the acceptance of resignations, approval of FMLA leaves, hiring of substitute teachers and staff, appointment of fall head coaches, and the approval of various staff stipends and internal transfers. Financial and administrative items were also finalized, such as the approval of financial reports, the 2026-2027 preliminary budget, and authorization for Builders Risk insurance. Additionally, the board approved several student trips, curriculum modifications, and various organizational agreements for grant writing, outdoor education, and student teacher placements. Policy updates were reviewed, including first and final readings of policies related to special education, library materials, and the use of generative artificial intelligence in education.