The Board of Education met on Monday, August 10 for its Regular Monthly Meeting at the Robert Procunier Administration Center. |
- The District-wide welcome back to staff, including the Superintendent's Keynote, will be on August 25. The first day of school for students is August 26.
- The District welcomed new administrators this summer including Special Education Coordinator Dr. Laura Kiel-Taff and Memorial Principal Mrs. Julie Russell. Samantha Zimny is serving as the interim Principal at Kruse.
- The schools and District are coordinating parent communication to families that include information and key dates. Today, parents received a Back-to-School email from their building principals. On August 17, student schedules, homerooms, and bus routes will be emailed via PowerSchool.
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- Director of Curriculum and Instruction Carey Radke said New Educator Orientation begins on August 11. The three-day orientation reflects the District's commitment to supporting new staff and ensuring educators are prepared to provide high-quality learning experiences for students.
- Mrs. Radke also informed the Board that the District's Advanced Learning identification criteria has been updated to better measure student achievement. The revised criteria expands access to enrichment opportunities for students.
- Kelly Voliva, Assistant Superintendent, discussed the Summer Learning program that ended last week. The Extended School Year program was held from July 6-30. In lieu of the District's traditional Summer School program, families were offered opportunities to extend summer learning at home through community visits, online games, and other fun activities.
- The Director of Buildings and Grounds Matt Shanahan shared that the domestic hot water heater project at Fulton has been completed and the roof repair at Kruse and Fierke are nearly done. The roofing project is expected to be finished before school begins. A multi-year project to repair asphalt and parking lot deficiency has begun. All playgrounds will be repaired, sealed, and striped before school begins. The renovations to the bathrooms and office area at CMS are also complete. The storms in late July caused damage to the garage roof located on the Sandidge property. An insurance claim has been filed and repair estimates are being sought.
- Karen Lyons, the ESP Union president, said the District has scheduled paraprofessional training on August 18 and 19. She also reported members are ready for the school year with only a few ESP positions still available for the upcoming school year.
- An Orland Park parent addressed the Board asking for reconsideration of the District's decision to not provide her student transportation to St. Michael School in Orland Park.
- The Preliminary Budget for Fiscal Year 2027 was presented by Jeff Charleston, Director of Business Services and CSBO.
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- Approved the Title I Family Engagement Plan as required by the Illinois Consolidated District Plan process.
- Approved a trip for the CMS Symphonic Band for Spring 2027. Details of the trip are being kept private so Director Jason Freeland can surprise the students.
- Approved a gift to Fulton School from their PTO. The donation of playground enhancements includes stencils, a movement pack, and a Gaga Ball pit.
- Approved Policy Changes that were submitted as information at the June meeting.
Prior to adjourning, the Board met in Closed Session to discuss personnel matters.
The minutes of the August meeting will be available on Diligent once approved by the Board of Education at the next meeting.
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The next regular Board of Education meeting will be held on Monday, September 14, 2026 at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Robert Procunier Administration Center, 6611 W. 171st Street in Tinley Park.
A Budget Hearing will immediately precede the regular meeting.
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The District’s preliminary budget is presented to the Board of Education a month before the official budget hearing.
This year’s budget hearing will be held on Monday, September 14 at 6 p.m. at the Administration Center.
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You can stream all of our monthly Board of Education meetings live on YouTube. Past meetings are also available to watch at the same link.
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Board Meeting dates, agendas, and minutes are available here.
Minutes from the most recent meeting will be posted to Diligent after the Board of Education approves them at the following month's meeting.
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Please complete the form below if you have any questions or comments about this month's Board of Education Meeting, or Board business. |
Julie Berry, President
Rick Lloyd, Vice President
Amy Hamernick, Secretary
Richard Bajner, Jr., Member
Dean Casper, Member
Jill Dunlap, Member
Margae Schmidt, Member
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Dr. Jeff Stawick, Superintendent
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Kelly Voliva, Assistant Superintendent
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Carey Radke, Director of Curriculum and Instruction
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Jeff Charleston, Director of Business Services/CSBO
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Vern Bettis, Director of Technology
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Matt Shanahan, Director of Buildings and Grounds
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Brooke Dundas, Coordinator of Bilingual Education
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Dr. Laura Kiel-Taff, Special Education Coordinator
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Community Consolidated School District 146
Robert Procunier Administration Center
6611 W. 171st Street
Tinley Park, IL 60477
708.614.4500
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