Thornton Township High School District 205

The meeting commenced with a Call To Order, Roll Call, and Pledge of Allegiance, followed by Committee of the Whole reports covering Curriculum, Finance & Facilities, Policy, and Discipline. The Consent Agenda included approvals for District Bills, personnel actions (resignations, leaves, hires, terminations), and ratification of several overnight trips for various athletic and academic competitions. New Business featured a University Partnership Update, a CEDA Partnership Presentation, and a Student Board of Education Semester Report highlighting initiatives such as the Student Board of Education Retreat, Turn Up for Peace event, Breast Cancer Awareness Month promotion, a Pizza Challenge, and a hallway decorating initiative. Other New Business items included the first reading of PRESS Plus Policy Updates and recommended approvals for issuing General Obligation Limited Tax School Bonds, a Custodial Contract Extension, and Institute Day Funding. The meeting concluded with an Executive Session to discuss employee compensation, student discipline, and litigation, followed by possible action upon reconvening regarding an Attendance & Retention Bonus Plan for Administrators and Exempt Non-Union Employees.

The meeting included committee reports from Curriculum, Finance & Facilities, Policy, and Discipline committees. The consent agenda involved the approval of bills dated from December 10, 2025, through January 13, 2026, personnel actions, and ratification of several overnight trips for wrestling tournaments and cheerleading championships. The Board also opened public participation regarding items on the current agenda and addressed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) matter. New Business included conducting a public hearing concerning the intent of the Board to sell up to $40,000,000 in Working Cash Fund Bonds. Following an executive session to discuss employee discipline, student issues, negotiations, and litigation, action was taken regarding a possible teacher suspension without pay.

The meeting agenda for the Regular Board of Education included reports from standing committees (Curriculum, Finance & Facilities, Policy, and Discipline). The consent agenda covered the approval of bills, personnel actions (resignations, new hires, terminations), and ratification of overnight trips for various athletic and academic competitions occurring in late December 2025 and January 2026. Key new business involved conducting a public hearing concerning the intent to sell not to exceed $40,000,000 Working Cash Fund Bonds. The agenda also outlined procedures for Freedom of Information Act requests and included a planned Executive Session to discuss employee discipline, student discipline, collective negotiating matters, and litigation.

The meeting commenced with reports from various committees: Curriculum, Finance & Facilities, Policy, and Discipline. The Consent Agenda covered the approval of district bills and personnel matters, including resignations, leaves of absence, new hires, and terminations, as well as ratification of overnight trips for athletic competitions. The agenda included a section for public participation, a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) update, and communications highlighting student achievements at Thornridge High School (Honor Roll, ILMEA Senior Band Festival selection, and QuestBridge Finalists) and Thornton High School (Infant Care Center parade, 'My Influence Matters' Pledge Day, and 'Wildcat Classic' event), along with updates from Thornwood High School (IB Program induction and Hip Hop Detox seminar) and reports on grounds beautification. New business featured a presentation on the Tentative Tax Levy for 2025-2026, including a timetable for adoption and a breakdown of revenue sources. Other new business items included presentations on College & Career Counselors Awards and recommended approvals for various Youth Sports Camps and media production equipment. The session concluded with an Executive Session concerning employee appointments, student discipline, and litigation, followed by possible actions upon reconvening related to a student wage claim settlement and probationary teacher employment.

The meeting included reports from various committees such as the Curriculum Committee, Finance & Facilities Committee, Policy Committee, and Discipline Committee. The consent agenda included the approval of regular meeting minutes, district bills, personnel actions, and ratification of overnight trips for sports tournaments. New business involved the approval of the 2025 Tax Levy Resolution, a resolution declaring the intention to issue Working Cash Fund Bonds, and a resolution calling for a public hearing regarding the bond issuance. The superintendent presented a report, followed by an executive session to discuss personnel, student discipline, collective negotiating matters, and potential litigation.