Board Highlights feature a brief description of the action items and discussion items on the meeting agenda. Board Highlights do not replace minutes. The minutes are approved by the Board and posted after the next regularly scheduled Board meeting. Present: Tod Altenburg, Jay Bastian, Hetal Lee, Martha Mueller and Pete Nolan. Absent: Margaret DeLaRosa and Jim Shannon.
– the May 11, 2026 regular meeting minutes and closed session minutes.
– invoices for payment.
May 26, 2026
Education Fund $ 1,869,970.31
Operations & Maintenance Fund $ 590,412.52
Debt Service $ 7,323.00
Transportation $ 4,445,757.67
Capital Projects $ 6,949,484.20
IL Munic. Retire/Soc Sec. $ 0.00
Interim – Checks $ 0.00
Interim – Wire Transfers $ 0.00
TOTAL $13,862,947.70
– the following personnel items:
LICENSED STAFF – EMPLOYMENT:
Name School/Position FTE Effective Date
Bennedetti-Sich, Lucia South/World Language Teacher (rehire) 100% 08/10/2026
Edwards, Keisha South/Special Education Teacher 100% 08/10/2026
Patterman, Kevin East/Tech & Engr Teacher 100% 08/10/2026
LICENSED STAFF – SUMMER SCHOOL/ESY EMPLOYMENT:
Name School/Position Term
Alunan, Jacquelyn North/SS Bridge Teacher 06/08/2026-06/18/2026
SUPPORT STAFF – SUMMER SCHOOL/ESY EMPLOYMENT:
Name School/Position Term
Bugajsky, Diane West/ESY Assistant 06/04/2026-07/16/2026
Gough, Madeline Transitions/ESY Assistant 06/04/2026-07/16/2026
Zondor, Peyton Transitions/ESY Assistant 06/04/2026-07/16/2026
SUPPORT STAFF – CHANGE OF POSITION:
Name School/Position FTE Effective Date
Lawicki, Anthony West/Special Education Assistant 87.5% 08/10/2026
LICENSED STAFF – RESIGNATIONS & TERMINATIONS:
Name School/Position Effective Date
Tonn, Kevin North/Special Education Teacher 05/22/2026
SUPPORT STAFF – RESIGNATIONS & TERMINATIONS:
Name School/Position Effective Date
Edwards, Keisha South/Special Education Assistant 05/22/2026
Guevara, Alberto West/Special Education Assistant 05/22/2026
Ideler, John West/Special Education Assistant 05/22/2026
– accepting the following donations: Northwest Hawks Lacrosse, $1,000.00 for the lacrosse program at North. Danielle K, $1,000.00 for yearbooks at East.
– one excursion.
– Resolution to Appoint School Treasurer and Approve Treasurer’s Surety Bond. Section 3-8 and Section 8-2 of the School Code (105 ILCS 5/3-8 and 105 ILCS 5/8-2) require Regional Superintendents of Schools to file an affidavit with the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) showing which treasurers of school districts in their region are properly bonded. This affidavit must be filed by September 1st of each year.
Section 8-2 of the School Code (105 ILCS 5/8-2) requires each treasurer of a school district to be properly bonded. The penalty of the bond shall be 10 percent of the amount of all bonds, notes, mortgages, moneys and effects of which the treasurer is to have custody. The bond shall be increased or decreased from time to time, as the increase or decrease of the amount of notes, bonds, mortgages, moneys and effects may require. The bond shall be payable to the township trustees of schools over the district or payable to the school board of the district, whichever is applicable. The bond shall be filed with the Regional Superintendent of Schools.
We have worked with our insurance broker, Arthur J. Gallagher, to identify a carrier that would provide Glenbard with the most competitive rate. As referenced above, Glenbard’s treasurer must be bonded at 10 percent of $199,050,000 or $19,905,000.
The annual cost to purchase the surety bond through Liberty Mutual is $11,943.00. The resolution would appoint Seth Chapman as school treasurer through June 30, 2027 and authorize the treasurer surety bond per School Code requirements.
– student accident insurance contract renewal 2026-27. Glenbard currently provides student accident insurance coverage for our students. Our broker, Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., marketed this program and our incumbent provider AIG Insurance responded with a competitive premium cost. AIG has an A rating, which is an Excellent rating through the A.M. best financial strength rating guide. The policy provides comprehensive coverage for all students participating in school-sponsored activities and sporting activities. This coverage is secondary to all other collectible insurance policies.
Tackle football is not covered by this plan and parents must purchase optional coverage for this sport in advance of an accident. This information is communicated to families as part of our annual registration process and our football coaches make families aware of this optional coverage as well.
The 2026-27 annual premium cost for District 87 for this program is $99,500, which is a flat renewal with no increase from last year. The premium is priced based on history of claim activity. The coverage benefits for our students are the same.
– student accident insurance catastrophic coverage 2026-27. High schools in Illinois are required to provide catastrophic insurance coverage for students participating in Illinois High School Association (IHSA) sanctioned athletic events. Glenbard is required to provide a certificate of insurance proving compliance with the plan of coverage promulgated by the IHSA.
Glenbard currently utilizes Gerber Life Insurance Company as our provider. The proposal from Gerber remains flat at $3.10 per student participating in IHSA athletic events. We project 3,784 participants for 2026-27 for a total premium cost of $11,730.40. This policy provides for a maximum benefit of $5 million. Gallagher’s Public Entity & Scholastic Division proposed the Gerber Life Insurance program to Glenbard.
This policy provides coverage for athletes and student managers, student athletic trainers, marching band, cheerleaders, dance team, Special Olympics basketball, and track & field.
– 2026-27 DuPage Area Occupational Education System board seat for Glenbard. Glenbard District 87 is a member of DuPage Area Occupational Education System (DAOES), the system that oversees Technology Center of DuPage (TCD) in Addison, Ill. The resolution identified Executive Director for Teaching & Learning Melissa Babbitt as the Board representative for the 2026-27 school year.
– 2026-27 IHSA membership renewals. Each year, the district submits a recommendation to renew the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) memberships for Glenbard East, Glenbard North, Glenbard South and Glenbard West. Renewal of membership confirms that our district continues to be recognized by the Illinois State Board of Education and certifies that our Board has voted to adopt and abide by the constitution, by-laws, terms and conditions, and administrative procedures, guidelines, and policies of the association for the 2026-27 school term.
– awards & recognitions. Congratulations to the winners of the 2026 District Art Awards:
– student spotlight. The following students were recognized:
Senior student liaisons to the Board of Education 2025-26
Student liaisons to the Board of Education 2025-26
– Glenbard North solar update. The Glenbard North solar project went live in April 2025. Performance Services, Inc. (PSI) was approved to perform the project, which the Board approved in July 2023. The cost estimate included a projected tax credit from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) of $1,047,710. The tax credit filing is the responsibility of Lauterbach & Amen (auditors) hired by the district in June 2025.
The currently active solar array is generating just over 1 MW, which, under the IRS final regulations (issued in June 2025), was subsequently determined to trigger a prevailing wage and apprenticeship threshold, resulting in an increased cost (including penalties and interest) to the district.
Administration was notified by Lauterbach & Amen that the filing has been completed as of May 13, 2026. The final amount of $1,424,479 will be paid to the district by the IRS upon its final review and verification, estimated at 6-18 weeks from submission.
– Freedom of Information Act 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 (FOIA) and the status of the district’s response. Here are the recent FOIA requests to which the district has responded:
DATE RECEIVED: 4/16/2026
REQUESTOR & COMPANY: Bryant Power (The Data Branch)
REQUESTS SUMMARY: We request a spreadsheet or equivalent file containing all purchase orders issued between January 1, 2021, and the present.
Scope of Request:
We are seeking records that reflect purchasing or procurement activity conducted by any school, department, office, division, or administrative unit within your district.
If a centralized report is not available, we are happy to accept:
Requested Details (if readily accessible):
DATE RECEIVED: 4/22/2026
REQUESTOR & COMPANY: Melanie Kaur (The Data Branch)
REQUESTS SUMMARY: We are requesting all executed contracts, agreements, purchase orders, and related procurement documents for products or services purchased from any of the following vendors or their authorized resellers, for the period January 1, 2021, to the present:
We are seeking records that reflect the pricing structure of any such engagement, including per-unit costs, subscription or licensing terms, and implementation fees.
Requested Records (if readily accessible):
DATE RECEIVED: 5/4/2026
REQUESTOR & COMPANY: Karen Doyle (Teen Parent Connection)
REQUESTS SUMMARY: I am requesting the following information for the current 2025-2026 school year:
I am not requesting any personally identifiable information or individual student records. I am only seeking aggregate counts or percentages by township.
DATE RECEIVED: 5/7/2026
REQUESTOR & COMPANY: Cy Furst
REQUESTS SUMMARY: I am requesting a copy of all emails and communications to and from teachers and staff from April 1st to May 6th regarding my son Mason Furst.
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