Community High School District 99 Board of Education met Feb. 23.
Here is the agenda provided by the board:
1. Call to Order and Roll Call
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Recognition
A. Student – All-State Theatre Honors and ILMEA
4. Approval of Minutes
A. January 26, 2026 Monthly Business Meeting
The Board of Education will approve the minutes of the January 26, 2026 Monthly Business Meeting. The Board members have had the minutes prior to this meeting for examination. The minutes will be made public within 10 days of Board approval.
Motion for the Board of Education to approve the Minutes of the January 26, 2026 Monthly Business Meeting.
B. January 26, 2026 Closed Meeting
The Board of Education will approve the minutes of the January 26, 2026 Closed Meeting. The Board members have had the minutes prior to this meeting for examination. These minutes will not be made public until such time as the Board approves release.
Motion for the Board of Education to approve the minutes of the January 26, 2026 Closed Meeting.
C. February 9, 2026 Workshop Meeting
The Board of Education will approve the minutes of the February 9, 2026 Workshop Meeting. The Board members have had the minutes prior to this meeting for examination. The minutes will be made public within 10 days of Board approval.
Motion for the Board of Education to approve the minutes of the February 9, 2026 Workshop Meeting.
D. February 9, 2026 Closed Meeting
The Board of Education will approve the minutes of the February 9, 2026 Closed Meeting. The Board members have had the minutes prior to this meeting for examination. These minutes will not be made public until such time as the Board approves release.
Motion for the Board of Education to approve the minutes of the February 9, 2026 Closed Meeting.
5. Reception of Visitors – Public Comment
A. Introduction of Members of the Support Staff Association (SSA)
B. The meeting agenda includes two opportunities for comments from the audience. The first “Reception of Visitors” is intended for audience members to address the Board about any agenda item on which the Board will vote. The second “Reception of Visitors” is intended for audience members to address the Board on any topic pertaining to Community High School District 99. Comments will be limited to three (3) minutes to provide all visitors an equal opportunity to
address the Board. Individuals needing more time should submit their thoughts in writing to the Board’s secretary.
Visitors addressing the Board need to submit a comment slip to the Board Secretary and will be invited to the microphone. Prior to addressing the Board audience members should state their full name. The proceedings may be tape recorded for the purpose of producing accurate meeting minutes. The Board’s presiding officer reserves the right to modify these protocols if circumstances warrant. Audience observation of these protocols is appreciated.
6. Recommendations and Reports of Superintendent
A. 2026 Health Life Safety (HLS) Improvements
B. Proposed Restructuring of Teacher Conferences
C. Board Representation on the Parent-Teacher Advisory Committee – Monday, April 27, 2026
D. Freedom of Information Requests By School Code a Board of Education is to be informed at its regular meeting of any requests made under the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act and the status of the District’s response. Documents related to FOIA requests can be found here: FOIA requests received.
7. Consent Agenda
A. Personnel Report – Leave of Absence-Certified; Appointment Classified; Transfer of Position-Classified
A. Personnel Report – Leave of Absence-Certified; Appointment-Classified; Transfer of Position-Classified; B. Personnel Report – Retirement- Administration; Resignation Certified; Retirement-Certified; Retirement-Classified; Resignation-Classified; C. January Treasurer’s Report and Financial Pages; D. Student Trip; and E. Acceptance of Donation – Dominic Reda.
B. Personnel Report – Retirement-Administration; Resignation Certified; Retirement-Certified; Retirement-Classified; Resignation-Classified
A. Personnel Report – Leave of Absence-Certified; Appointment-Classified; Transfer of Position-Classified; B. Personnel Report – Retirement- Administration; Resignation Certified; Retirement-Certified; Retirement-Classified; Resignation-Classified;
C. January Treasurer’s Report and Financial Pages;
D. Student Trip; and E. Acceptance of Donation – Dominic Reda.
C. January Treasurer’s Report and Financial Pages
A. Personnel Report – Leave of Absence-Certified; Appointment-Classified; Transfer of Position-Classified; B. Personnel Report – Retirement- Administration; Resignation Certified; Retirement-Certified; Retirement-Classified; Resignation-Classified; C. January Treasurer’s Report and Financial Pages; D. Student Trip; and E. Acceptance of Donation – Dominic Reda.
D. Student Trip
A. Personnel Report – Leave of Absence-Certified; Appointment-Classified; Transfer of Position-Classified; B. Personnel Report – Retirement- Administration; Resignation Certified; Retirement-Certified; Retirement-Classified; Resignation-Classified; C. January Treasurer’s Report and Financial Pages; D. Student Trip; and E. Acceptance of Donation – Dominic Reda.
E. Acceptance of Donation – Dominic Reda
A. Personnel Report – Leave of Absence-Certified; Appointment-Classified; Transfer of Position-Classified; B. Personnel Report – Retirement- Administration; Resignation Certified; Retirement-Certified; Retirement-Classified; Resignation-Classified; C. January Treasurer’s Report and Financial Pages; D. Student Trip; and E. Acceptance of Donation – Dominic Reda.
8. Recommendations for Action
A. Approval of 2026 Health Life Safety (HLS) Improvements
Motion for the Board of Education to approve contracts for Life Safety Work at North and South High in the aggregate amount of $3,779,864, with an additional contingency allowance of up to 5% of the aggregate amount, if necessary.
B. Approval of Proposed Restructuring of Teacher Conferences Motion for the Board of Education to approve the proposed restructuring of Teacher Conferences, beginning with the 2026-2027 school year, for a minimum of two years, as presented.
9. Old Business
10. New Business
11. Reception of Visitors – Public Comment
A. This is the second “Reception of Visitors” which is intended for audience members to address the Board on any topic pertaining to Community High School District 99. Comments will be limited to three (3) minutes to provide all visitors an equal opportunity to address the Board. Individuals needing more time should submit their thoughts in writing to the Board’s secretary. Visitors addressing the Board need to submit a comment slip to the Board Secretary and will be invited to the microphone. Prior to addressing the Board audience members should state their full name. The proceedings may be tape recorded for the purpose of producing accurate meeting minutes. The Board’s presiding officer reserves the right to modify these protocols if circumstances warrant. Audience observation of these protocols is appreciated.
12. Communications and Announcements
A. Report on Legislative Education Network of DuPage (LEND)
B. Report on School Association for Special Education in DuPage County (SASED)
C. Report on District 99 Education Foundation
D. Report on Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB)
E. Report on Downers Grove Village Council
13. Upcoming Board Meetings
A. March 2, 2026 – Workshop Meeting – 6:30 p.m. – ASC
B. March 16, 2026 – Monthly Business Meeting – 6:30 p.m. – ASC
14. Closed Session
A. OMA Exception (1) Personnel: The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees, specific individuals who serve as independent contractors in a park, recreational, or educational setting, or specific volunteers of the public body or legal counsel for the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee, a specific individual who serves as an independent contractor in a park, recreational, or educational setting, or a volunteer of the public body or against legal counsel for the public body to determine its validity. However, a meeting to consider an increase in compensation to a specific employee of a public body that is subject to the Local Government Wage Increase Transparency Act may not be closed and shall be open to the public and posted and held in accordance with this Act.5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1).
B. OMA Exception (2) Collective negotiating matters:
Collective negotiating matters between the public body and its employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees.5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2).
15. Adjournment
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