Bradley Elementary School District 61 public meetings in 2025
34 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
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The Executive Committee is meeting to review the agenda for the Regular School Board Meeting scheduled for December 11, 2025. The session is designated for information and discussion.
- Review of Regular School Board Meeting Agenda for December 11, 2025
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The Policy Committee will meet to review draft updates, deletions, and rewrites of various school board policies. The meeting includes a discussion on district strategic planning, mission, and vision.
- Review of draft updates for policies including 4:140 Waiver of Student Fees and 7:190 Student Behavior
- Proposed deletion of policy 6:320 High School Credit for Proficiency
- Review of rewritten policy 7:150 Agency and Law Enforcement Requests
- Review and monitoring of policy 6:280 Grading and Promotion
- Discussion of District Strategic Planning/Mission/Vision
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The School Board will meet to discuss financial reports and tax levies. The session includes a recognition of EL students and a review of district policies.
- Approval of FY27 tentative tax levy
- Approval of FY25 Annual Financial Report
- Placement of policies on 30-day review
- Approval of Personnel Report from closed session
- Recognition of Excellence for EL Students/Access Testing
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The Executive Committee is meeting to review the agenda for the Regular School Board Meeting scheduled for November 13, 2025. This is a procedural meeting focused on agenda preparation.
- Review of Regular School Board Meeting Agenda for November 13, 2025
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The Bradley Elementary School District 61 Board will vote on approving the 2026-2027 school calendar. The meeting also includes a consent agenda for routine approvals, recognition of excellence, and a closed session for litigation.
- Approve 2026-2027 school calendar
- Consent agenda includes approval of minutes, bills, and financial report
- Personnel report with hires and transfers (Donna Douglas, Katelyn Baxter, James Stevens, Rosaura Calderon, fall tutoring)
- Closed session for litigation under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11)
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The Executive Committee meets to review the regular school board meeting agenda for October 16, 2025. The only listed item is the committee agenda itself, categorized as information and discussion.
- Review of Regular School Board Meeting Agenda for October 16, 2025
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The Bradley Elementary School Board will hold a special meeting on September 23, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. The agenda includes a call to order, public comment limited to three minutes per speaker, and a closed session. The board may take action on items discussed in closed session.
- Public comment period limited to 3 minutes per speaker
- Board may take action from closed session topics
- Meeting is a special session, not a regular meeting
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This is a special school board meeting scheduled for September 22, 2025. The agenda consists of procedural items, public comment, and a closed session.
- Call to order and roll call by President Golwitzer
- Public comment period
- Board member comments
- Closed session
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The Bradley School Board will vote on approving the FY26 budget and a policy after a 30-day review period. The board will also consider a resolution regarding KASEC amendments and a memorandum of understanding with the BEEA. Consent agenda items include minutes, bills, financial reports, and surplus equipment approval.
- Approve FY26 Budget
- Approve policy on 30-day review
- Approve resolution on KASEC Articles of Joint Agreement amendments
- Approve MOU with BEEA
- Approve personnel report including hires, transfers, and retirements
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The Board is holding a special meeting to hear public comment on the proposed FY26 budget. The agenda includes a call to order, public comment, and a hearing on the budget. No specific budget figures or decisions are listed in the agenda.
- Public comment period for the FY26 budget
- Hearing of the FY26 Budget (information, discussion, presentations)
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The Executive Committee is meeting to review the agenda for the Regular School Board Meeting scheduled for September 18, 2025. The session is designated for information and discussion.
- Review of Regular School Board Meeting Agenda for September 18, 2025
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The Finance Committee will meet to review the district's finances ahead of the September 18 board meeting. The main item is discussion of the FY26 Tentative Budget. A new agenda item is also listed for information and discussion.
- Review of FY26 Tentative Budget
- New agenda item for discussion
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The special school board meeting will begin with roll call, the Pledge of Allegiance, and public comment. The board will then hear board member comments before moving into a closed session to discuss litigation. The meeting will conclude with possible action from the closed session and adjournment.
- Closed session to discuss litigation under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11)
- Public comment limited to 3 minutes per speaker
- Board member comments as a presentation item
- Possible action from closed session topic
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The Executive Committee is meeting to review the agenda for the Special School Board Meeting scheduled for September 3, 2025. The only item on the committee's agenda is the review of that upcoming board meeting agenda, which is listed for information and discussion.
- Review of Special School Board Meeting Agenda for September 3, 2025 Board Meeting
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The Bradley Elementary School District 61 Board will discuss the tentative FY26 budget and set a public hearing for September 18, 2025. The Board is also considering approvals for FY26 insurance and several personnel changes.
- Tentative FY26 budget placement on 30-day review
- FY26 health, dental, and vision insurance approval
- Contract approval with Amergis
- Memorandum of understanding with KCC
- Personnel report including 13 hires and 8 resignations
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The Executive Committee is meeting to review the agenda for the Regular School Board Meeting scheduled for August 14, 2025.
- Review of Regular School Board Meeting Agenda for August 14, 2025
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The Bradley Elementary School District 61 Board will meet to discuss lighting project bids and personnel changes. The Board is also considering placing several policies on a 30-day review.
- Approval of FY26 Central Lighting Project bids
- Placement of policies on 30-day review
- Personnel report including hires of Jessica Shepley, Abigail Morrical, Ellyn Barzantny, Tracy Weber, Kevin Ward, and Deborah Curtis
- Resignation of Ellyn Barzantny (Teacher - West/Bishop Mac)
- Disposal of surplus equipment
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The Executive Committee is meeting to review the agenda for the Regular School Board Meeting scheduled for July 10, 2025. The session is designated for information and discussion.
- Review of Regular School Board Meeting Agenda for July 10, 2025
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The Bradley Elementary School District 61 Board is meeting to approve the upcoming school calendar and an amended budget for FY25. The board will also review numerous policy updates and a proposal to bid for a central lighting project.
- Approval of 2025-2026 School Calendar
- Approval of FY25 Amended Budget
- Permission to bid FY26 Central Lighting Project
- Appointment of Nicole McCarty as Treasurer for 2025-26 and 2026-2027
- Review of 25+ policy updates including student behavior, attendance, and harassment
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The board is holding a special meeting to conduct a hearing regarding the FY25 Amended Budget. The session includes a period for public comment.
- Hearing of the FY25 Amended Budget
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The Executive Committee will meet to review the agenda for the Regular School Board Meeting scheduled for June 12, 2025. The committee will discuss and receive information on the proposed agenda items.
- Review of Regular School Board Meeting Agenda for June 12, 2025
- Discussion of Committee Agenda items
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The Policy Committee will discuss a new policy for students who are parents or victims of domestic/sexual violence, along with draft updates to 22 existing policies covering areas like grievance procedures, harassment, bullying, and student records. The meeting is for discussion only, with no final votes expected.
- New policy 7:255 for students who are parents, expectant parents, or victims of domestic or sexual violence
- Updated policy 7:180 on prevention of and response to bullying, intimidation, and harassment
- Updated policy 2:265 Title IX Grievance Procedure (rewritten)
- Updated policy 5:20 Workplace Harassment Prohibited
- Review of employee expense reimbursement forms (5:60-E1 and 5:60-E2)
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The Board will consider the 2025-2026 Consolidated District Plan, school-wide improvement plans, and school fees. Members will also place the FY25 amended budget and numerous district policies on a 30-day review period.
- Approval of 2025-2026 Consolidated District Plan and School Wide Improvement Plans
- Approval of school fees for 2025-2026
- Contract with National Investigations, Inc. for residency investigations
- Placement of FY25 Amended Budget on 30-day review
- Review of 2024-2025 amended school calendar
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The Executive Committee is meeting to review the agenda for the Regular School Board Meeting scheduled for May 9, 2025. The session is designated for information and discussion.
- Review of Regular School Board Meeting Agenda for May 9, 2025
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This is a special meeting to reorganize the Bradley Elementary School District 61 Board of Education following the April 1, 2025 election. The board will certify election results, select temporary officers, swear in new members, and elect a president, vice president, and secretary. They will also set meeting schedules, the fiscal year, and appoint committees and delegates.
- Approve abstract of votes from the April 1, 2025 election certified by the Kankakee County Clerk
- Select a president pro tem and secretary pro tem to run the reorganization
- Administer oath of office to new board members
- Elect board president, vice president, and secretary for two-year terms
- Set time, place, and dates of regular board meetings
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The school board will consider approval of the consent agenda, including minutes, bills, and financial reports. The board will also hear a legislative update on education-related bills in Springfield, covering topics such as student cell phone policies, school resource officer agreements, and teacher licensure reforms. A superintendent report will provide updates on the Bradley East Project and other district matters.
- Consent agenda includes approval of minutes, bills, and financial reports
- Legislative report on bills affecting schools, including cell phone policies and SRO agreements
- Superintendent report on Bradley East Project and FOIA requests regarding ACB expenditures
- Public comment period open, limited to 3 minutes per speaker
- Student representative and board member comments scheduled as presentations
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The Executive Committee is meeting to review the agenda for the Regular School Board Meeting scheduled for April 10, 2025. The session is designated for information and discussion.
- Review of Regular School Board Meeting Agenda for April 10, 2025
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The Finance Committee will meet on March 17, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. to review the district's finances. This review is in preparation for the April 10, 2025 Board Meeting. The agenda item is listed for information and discussion.
- Review of district finances for the April 10, 2025 Board Meeting
- Meeting scheduled for March 17, 2025, at 12:00 p.m.
- Agenda item categorized as Information and Discussion
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The Bradley Elementary School District 61 Board will consider rehiring non-tenure certified personnel and granting tenure to certain staff members. The board will also approve the consent agenda, including minutes and financial reports, and hear a legislative update on the governor's FY26 budget proposal. Public comment is limited to three minutes per speaker.
- Rehire non-tenure certified personnel (agenda item 5.A)
- Rehire and grant tenure to non-tenure certified personnel (agenda item 5.B)
- Approval of consent agenda including minutes, bills, and financial report (agenda item 2)
- Recognition of board members for IASB leadership awards (agenda item 3.A)
- Superintendent report on Professional Learning Communities, 5Essentials Survey, and Bradley East Project update (agenda item 6.B)
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The Executive Committee is meeting to review the agenda for the upcoming Regular School Board Meeting on March 13, 2025. This is an informational and discussion item with no decisions or specific actions listed.
- Review of Regular School Board Meeting Agenda for March 13, 2025
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The school board will meet to review financial reports, bills, and the disposal of surplus equipment. The Superintendent will provide updates on school safety and the Bradley East project.
- Approval of bills and financial report
- Disposal of surplus equipment
- Superintendent update on Bradley East Project
- 5 Essentials Survey scheduled for Feb. 18 through March 28
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The Executive Committee is meeting to review the agenda for the upcoming Regular School Board Meeting on February 13, 2025. The only item listed is the committee agenda itself, which is for information and discussion.
- Review of Regular School Board Meeting Agenda for February 13, 2025
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The School Board will meet to discuss the adoption of the Illinois Vision 2030 resolution and approve two independent contractor agreements. The board will also review policies that have undergone a 30-day review period.
- Independent Contractor Agreement with MJ Janssen
- Independent Contractor Agreement with A Step Ahead Pediatric Therapy
- Adoption of Illinois Vision 2030 Resolution
- Approval of policies on 30-day review
- Superintendent report including Bradley East Project update
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The Executive Committee is meeting to review the agenda for the Regular School Board Meeting scheduled for January 16, 2024.
- Review of Regular School Board Meeting Agenda for January 16, 2024