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Belvidere Community Unit School District 100 Board of Education met Oct. 20.

Here is the agenda provided by the board:

A. Call Regular Meeting of the Board of Education to Order 1. Call to Order

B. Closed Executive Session of the Board of Education from Section 2 of the Open Meetings Act

1. The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body or legal counsel for the public body - 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1)

2. The purchase or lease of real property for the use of the public body, including meetings held for the purpose of discussing whether a particular parcel should be acquired - 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(5)

3. Student disciplinary cases. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(9)

4. Litigation, when an action against, affecting or on behalf of the particular public body has been filed and is pending before a court or administrative tribunal, or when the public body finds that an action is probable or imminent, in which case the basis for the finding shall be recorded and entered into the minutes of the closed meeting - 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11)

C. Reconvene in Open Session

1. Call to Order

2. Meeting Norms & Board Protocols

3. Approval of the Agenda

D. District Celebrations

1. Principal Appreciation Week

This week, October 20–24, is Principal Appreciation Week, and we would like to take a moment to recognize and thank our incredible building leaders.

Our principals work tirelessly to create welcoming, safe, and supportive learning environments for every student, every day. They wear many hats — instructional leader, mentor, problem-solver, cheerleader, and community builder — and they do it all with passion and dedication.

On behalf of the Board of Education, we extend our sincere gratitude to our principals for their leadership, vision, and commitment to excellence. Their work makes a lasting impact not only on our schools, but on our entire community.

To our principals: thank you for all you do to support our students, staff, and families. We celebrate you this week and every week!

2. 2025School of Distinction - Belvidere High School

The Illinois Art Education Association is pleased to recognize Belvidere High School as a 2025 School of Distinction. Belvidere High School is one of five schools receiving this prestigious award.

This recognition celebrates schools with rigorous art, design, and media education programs. To earn the School of Distinction Award, Belvidere High School evidenced practices that directly enacted the Illinois Professional Teaching Standards, the Illinois Fine Arts and Media Standards, and Social-Emotional Learning Priorities. For more on how the award aligns with these markers, please follow this link.

Participating in high-quality art, design, and media courses develops student creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, and communication skills in valuable ways. Students in these programs gain social and emotional skills along with college, career, and citizenship readiness. Research indicates that schools with successful programs like that at Belvidere High School experience increased student attendance, engagement, and academic performance when compared with schools that don’t.

The IAEA is proud to honor Belvidere High School for its distinguished art, design, and media education programming and the significant opportunities this program offers students.

Belvidere High School received the following as part of this recognition:

∙ A digital banner for display on their school’s website

∙ A physical award presented at the IAEA Conference

∙ Recognition on the IAEA website

∙ A press release

The School of Distinction recognition extends from 2025 until 2027, at which time Belvidere High School can reapply for this recognition. Until that time, the IAEA is pleased to honor Belvidere High School for this prestigious achievement!

3. Success Network: Leadership Community Updates District 100 was highlighted in the Illinois Education & Career Success Network's Quarterly Newsletter. Check it out!

Boone County - Early College and Pathway Success in District 100

In the 2026 school year, 48% of Belvidere CUSD 100 students are enrolled in dual-credit courses, showcasing the incredible opportunities our students have to earn college credit and prepare for future success. The courses are offered in partnership with Rock Valley Community College and Highland Community College. In the 2025 school year, students earned a record 3,608 early college credits—the highest total in a single year.

The CUSD 100 team is also excited to celebrate success in its College and Career Pathway Endorsements. Last year, 13 students earned a Pathway Endorsement, and the district anticipates more than doubling that number this school year. To encourage students to pursue early college credits and industry credentials and to get an early start on working toward their career, District 100 offers a special incentive. Any student who earns a Pathway Endorsement and subsequently obtains a degree, certification, or licensure in the same field will be guaranteed an interview for any related District 100 position to which they apply.

These achievements reflect the hard work of students, staff, and community partners in preparing every student for success beyond high school.

4. Certified Professional Supervisor (CPS) - Michael Johns Illinois ASBO would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Michael Johns, for successfully completing the training program and passing the comprehensive exam to obtain certification as a Certified Professional Supervisor.

Illinois ASBO partners with the Association for Facilities Engineering (AFE) to provide a comprehensive certification program for the individuals responsible for Illinois public school facilities. The AFE CPS certification exemplifies that Michael has knowledge of the core competencies of managing personnel and departments within a facility.

Belvidere CUSD 100 will be served well by Michael's efforts and increased knowledge brought to your district. Congratulations to Michael for this personal growth and to Belvidere CUSD 100 for supporting continuing education and professional development.

5. Board Shout Outs

Description: The following people have been nominated by their peers for going above and beyond in District 100! Thank you all so much for continuing to send in your shout outs to recognize our outstanding staff here in D100.

∙ Elin Jacobson, CES - Shoutout to our elementary technology coach, Elin Jacobson! She has gone above and beyond to support teachers, putting in countless hours to build assessments so that they are ready to be used in MasteryConnect. Her hard work makes a huge difference, and we’re so thankful for everything she does!

∙ Bailey Johnson, LES - Bailey has done a fantastic job with assisting in giving us visuals to help our students and brainstorming to better serve our students and staff. She is always willing to assist us even when she has other needs to take care of throughout the building. She goes above and beyond at times pushing into classrooms to help assist in any way she can. Submitted by Kristie Fidder

∙ Jaime Fagan, BSMS - Jaime is our new guided study/credit recovery teacher at SMS. She is amazing with students. She works with all of the grades with so many classes. She does a great job communicating with teachers. She is always smiling and is a joy to work with. We are very lucky to have her here at SMS. Submitted by Natasha Gadomski

6. Board Celebrations

E. Student Council Reports

1. Belvidere High School

Belvidere High School October Student Council Report by Chloe Hill

2. Belvidere North High School

Belvidere North High School October Student Council Report

F. Presentations

1. FY 2025 Financial Audit Presentation

FY2025 Financial Audit Presentation FY 2025 Audit Board

Report.pdf Belvidere - 2025 AU-C 260 Letter - Non-Single Audit.pdf Belvidere - 2025 Financial Statements.pdf Goal 5: Operational Resources

G. Board of Education Committee Reports

1. Educational Services - October 1

2. Business Services - October 7

3. Policy & Personnel - October 16

4. 1:30 School District Philosophy

1:30 School District Philosophy

5. 2:230 Public Participation at School Board Meetings and Petitions to the Board 2:230 Public Participation at School Board Meetings and Petitions to the Board

6. 4:150 Facility Management and Building Programs

This policy contains PRESS optional language and should be reviewed. The recommendation is to remove the PRESS optional language.

4:150 Facility Management and Building Programs

H. Hearing of Visitors

1. Public Comment - Limit to THREE (3) Minutes of Speaking I. Consent Action Items

1. Approval of Consent Agenda Items

2. Minutes

3. Personnel Report

Background: Policy 5.30 requires the Superintendent to make hiring recommendations to the Board of Education. Policy 5.200 requires the Superintendent to make dismissal recommendations to the Board of Education.

4. Financial Reports

Policy 4.10 requires the Superintendent or designee to supply monthly financial reports. Included in this report are year-to-date and month-to-date revenue and expenditure reports, fund balance report, investment report, and grant payments.

2025-09 Financial Reports.pdf 2025-09 Investment Report.pdf 2025-09 State & Federal Grants FY26.pdf Goal 5: Operational Resources

Approve the financial reports for July 2025

5. Bills

Background: Policy 4.50 requires the Superintendent or designee to supply monthly due and payable bills. Included in this report are:

6. Excess Property Disposal - Belvidere North High School Excess Property Disposal

Goal 5: Operational Resources

Recommendation to the Board to approve.

7. Excess Property Disposal - Technology

Goal 5: Operational Resources

Recommendation to the Board to approve.

8. Overnight Field Trip Request

Policy 6:240 requires student activities involving travel in which the trip will require an overnight stay to receive Board approval, at a minimum of one month, prior to the field trip. Included in this report are such activities.

∙ January 8-10, 2026, Belvidere High School Performing Arts Students to Bloomington-Normal, IL

Superintendent Recommendation: Approve attached requests.

9. Request for Fundraisers

Background: Policy 8:80 requires individuals to obtain a pre acceptance commitment from the Board of Education for any fundraising attempt identifying the District or any school as a beneficiary if the gifts will exceed $1000. Below are such fundraising activities seeking a pre-acceptance commitment.

∙ Belvidere North High School Cheer - Butter Braids Fundraiser

∙ Belvidere High School Junior Class Prom Committee - World's Finest Chocolate Fundraiser

∙ Belvidere High School DECA - Double Good Fundraiser

∙ Belvidere North High School German Classes - Gourmet Popcorn Fundraiser

∙ Caledonia Elementary School - Butter Braids Fundraiser

∙ Belvidere North High School Music-Band - Coffee / Popcorn Sale Fundraiser

∙ Washington Academy FEST - Butter Braids Fundraiser

Superintendent Recommendation: Approve attached requests.

10. Donations

Background: Policy 8:80 denotes that upon acceptance, all gifts to the district become district property, and that the acceptance of a gift is not an endorsement by the Board, District, or school of any product, service, activity, or program. The Board of Education recognizes the following and accepts their gifts as listed.

∙ Pallet of assorted paper from Lineage for Washington Academy students and staff

∙ Saxophone from Anonymous Parent Donor for Belvidere Central Middle School Music Department Donation

∙ $400 from Belvidere Masonic Lodge for Belvidere North High School Scholastic Bowl Donation

∙ Yamaha Clarinet, valued at $600 from Lisa Wright for Belvidere Central Middle School Music Department

∙ Auto and construction tools and supplies from Belvidere Napa Auto Parts Store for Belvidere High School and Belvidere North High School Auto and Construction Classes Donation NAPA

∙ 2002 GMC Sierra 1500 from Lori Beach for Belvidere High School Automotive Department Donation BHS Auto GMC

∙ 2008 Ford Escape from Mike & Stephanie Kristoffersen for Belvidere High School Automotive Department Donation BHS

Superintendent Recommendation: Accept listed donations.

J. Roll Call Action Items

1. Proclamation for American Education Week - November 17- 21, 2025

Distressed that 25 percent of the country's World War I draftees were illiterate and 9 percent were physically unfit, representatives of the NEA and the American Legion met in 1919 to seek ways to generate public support for education.

The conventions of both organizations subsequently adopted resolutions of support for a national effort to raise public awareness of the importance of education. In 1921, the NEA Representative Assembly in Des Moines, Iowa, called for designation of one week each year to spotlight education. In its resolution, the NEA called for: "An educational week ... observed in all communities annually for the purpose of informing the public of the accomplishments and needs of the public schools and to secure the cooperation and support of the public in meeting those needs."

The first observance of American Education Week occurred December 4-10, 1921, with the NEA and American Legion as the cosponsors. A year later, the then U.S. Office of Education joined the effort as a cosponsor, and the PTA followed in 1938.

Other co-sponsors are the U.S. Department of Education and national organizations including the National PTA, the American Legion, the American Legion Auxiliary, the American Association of School

Administrators, the National School Boards Association, the American Federation of Teachers, the American School Counselor Association, the Council of Chief State School Officers, the National School Public Relations Association, the National Association of State Boards of Education, the National Association of Elementary School Principals, and the National Association of Secondary School Principals.

American Education Week is always celebrated the week prior to the week of Thanksgiving. (taken from nea.org) American Education Week Proclamation.pdf

The superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the Proclamation for American Education Week.

2. 2025-2026 School Scorecards

Each year schools develop a scorecard that identifies the top priority improvement goals, the key strategies, and the measures that will be used to monitor progress. The schools' scorecards were built in alignment with the district scorecard that is aligned to the school district's strategic plan. 2025 - 2026 School Scorecards

The schools' scorecards are presented as follows for approval.

Caledonia Elementary School

Lincoln Elementary School

Meehan Elementary School

Perry Elementary School

Seth Whitman Elementary School

Washington Academy

Belvidere Central Middle School

Belvidere South Middle School

Belvidere High School

Belvidere North High School

Everest High School

Approve the schools' scorecards at the October 20th School Board Meeting.

3. Portrait of a Graduate Research Study Proposal Our current strategic plan, while foundational, includes a list of graduate traits that haven't been fully operationalized. To ensure our students are prepared for their futures, it's critical to develop and operationalize a Portrait of a Graduate (PoG). This PoG will build upon our existing strategic planning work and serve as a clear, compelling, and collaboratively developed vision of success for District 100. It will articulate the durable competencies our students need for their future lives and provide a student-focused base from which to ensure alignment across all district initiatives and serve as the guiding vision for our school district.

This Research Study Proposal and presentation outline the process the administration is recommending the school district follow to create its Portrait of a Graduate. Portrait of a Graduate Research Study Proposal

Approve the Research Study Proposal to develop a Portrait of a Graduate as attached.

4. North Datacenter Refresh

To standardize our infrastructure as part of the technology refresh cycle, we're extending the Nutanix adoption to the North Datacenter, replacing its existing VMware environment. This creates a consistent, dual-datacenter platform, which is essential for easier management and a reliable disaster recovery solution.

Goal 5: Operational Resources

Approval of the Nutanix purchase in the amount of $91,396.17 as presented.

5. Community Solar

Community Solar

Goal 5: Operational Resources

Recommend approval of the Nexamp Community Solar proposal as presented.

6. MOA for High School Data Analysis Project

Provide appropriate compensation for a staff member who developed and maintains a robust spreadsheet staff can use to analyze student course performance, known as the “Portal.” MOA for HS Data Analysis Project MOA for HS Data Analysis Project

Approve the MOA as attached at the October School Board meeting.

K. Board Discussion

1. 2025 Delegate Assembly

2. Facilities Discussion - Phase 2, Early Childhood/CTE Center

3. Upcoming Contract Renewals & Reports

Submitted By: Dr. Schug

Description: Linked here is a list of annual reports and contracts.

Administration is working to add contracts in excess of $25,000 to this list for regular review by the board.

Below are contracts in excess of $25,000 that will possibly need future approval that are being reviewed for the list as well.

∙ Capital Expenditures

∙ Curriculum Renewals

∙ Content Filtration Renewal

∙ Microsoft Renewal

∙ ClassLink Integration

∙ iStation Renewal

∙ Elevation Renewal

∙ Learning A-Z

L. Administration Reports

1. Superintendent Comments

2. Strategic Plan Updates

Submitted By: Dr. Schug

Description: Each month the administration will provide a review of the District's progress to achieve the goals of the strategic plan. Each goal is aligned to a committee, and at each meeting of each committee, the progress on that goal will be shared with the committee for feedback and reflections.

∙ Goal 1: Academic Achievement and Growth - Educational Services Committee

∙ Goal 2: Learning Environment - Educational Services Committee

∙ Goal 3: Family and Community Partnerships - Parent Teacher Advisory Committee

∙ Goal 4: Policy and Personnel - Premier Workforce

∙ Goal 5: Operational Resources - Business Services and Long Term Facilities Planning

This monthly presentation, the District's scorecard, and the Schools' Scorecard provide key updates about the school district's progress to implement the strategic plan.

3. Early College Credit Data Review - Fall 2025

Summary of the Early College credit data for District 100. The attached report provides information about course enrollment, completion rates, and student achievement in early college credit bearing courses, including Articulated and Dual Credit courses, Advanced Placement courses, and the Running Start program. Agenda Item Template Early College Data Review - Fall 2025

4. Federal Grants Overview

Annually Belvidere School District receives federal grant funding to support instructional programming and support student achievement academically and social emotionally. Attached is an overview of the grants we receive and a description of a funding cycle. Federal Grants Overview

5. Annual Sales Tax Update

Agenda Item Template Sales Tax History 20251001.pdf Goal 5: Operational Resources

6. Red Ribbon Week

Next week, October 23–31, our schools will join communities across the nation in celebrating Red Ribbon Week — the largest and longest-running drug prevention campaign in the United States.

Red Ribbon Week began in 1985 in honor of DEA Agent Enrique “Kiki” Camarena, and today it serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of living healthy, safe, and drug-free lives. Each year, schools across the country participate through spirit days, classroom activities, and community events that promote positive choices and strong decision-making skills.

Here in District 100, our students and staff will take part in themed days, assemblies, and activities designed to build awareness and encourage drug-free lifestyles. This celebration not only unites our schools but also connects us with families and the larger community in a shared commitment to supporting the health and success of our young people.

We want to thank our principals, staff, and families for their efforts in

making Red Ribbon Week a meaningful and impactful experience for our students. Together, we are helping them develop the knowledge and confidence they need to make safe and healthy choices now and in the future.

7. School Activity Reports

8. Department Highlights

Department Highlights.pdf

9. FOIA Log

10. A Look Ahead to Upcoming Board Meeting & Events

∙ Business Services Committee Meeting - November 2

∙ Educational Services Committee Meeting - November 3

∙ Policy & Personnel Committee Meeting - November 13

∙ Regular Meeting of the Board of Education - November 17 - Belvidere High School Forum Room **

∙ Potential Special Meeting of the Board of Education - December 4

∙ Policy & Personnel Committee Meeting - December 11

∙ Regular Meeting of the Board of Education - December 15

∙ Business Services Committee Meeting - January 6

∙ Policy & Personnel Committee Meeting - January 8

∙ Regular Meeting of the Board of Education - January 20

∙ Parent Teacher Advisory Committee Meeting - January 23

∙ Business Services Committee Meeting - February 3

∙ Educational Services Committee Meeting - February 4

∙ Potential Special Meeting of the Board of Education - February 5

∙ Policy & Personnel Committee Meeting - February 12

∙ Regular Meeting of the Board of Education - February 17

∙ Business Services Committee Meeting - March 3

∙ Educational Services Committee Meeting - March 4

∙ Potential Special Meeting of the Board of Education - March 5

∙ Policy & Personnel Committee Meeting - March 12

∙ Parent Teacher Advisory Committee Meeting - March 13

∙ Regular Meeting of the Board of Education - March 16 -

Belvidere Central Middle School Library **

∙ Educational Services Committee Meeting - April 1

∙ Potential Special Meeting of the Board of Education - April 2

∙ Business Services Committee Meeting - April 7

∙ Policy & Personnel Committee Meeting - April 9

∙ Regular Meeting of the Board of Education - April 20

∙ Business Services Committee Meeting - May 5

∙ Educational Services Committee Meeting - May 6

∙ Potential Special Meeting of the Board of Education - May 7

∙ Parent Teacher Advisory Committee Meeting - May 8

∙ Policy & Personnel Committee Meeting - May 14

∙ 2026 High School Graduations - May 17

∙ Regular Meeting of the Board of Education - May 18 -

Caledonia Elementary School Cafeteria **

∙ Business Services Committee Meeting - June 2

∙ Educational Services Committee Meeting - June 3

∙ Potential Special Meeting of the Board of Education - June 4

∙ Policy & Personnel Committee Meeting - June 11

∙ Regular Meeting of the Board of Education - June 15

M. Adjournment

1. Motion to Adjourn

https://district100.community.highbond.com/portal/