The District 146 Board of Education held a Budget Hearing on September 14 immediately preceding the Board’s regular monthly meeting. Jeff Charleston, Business Director and CSBO, presented the final budget for Fiscal Year 2027.
Following an opportunity for Board questions and public comment, the Budget Hearing adjourned and the September meeting was called to order.
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- The District is once again offering its annual Wellness Screening and Flu Shot opportunity to all insured staff members and their spouses.
- The CMS Band held a successful summer camp that culminated in a National Anthem performance at a Chicago White Sox game and a concert held at the school.
- Per Illinois Public Acts 96-0434 and 97-0609, salaries for administrators and IMRF employee packages over $75,000 have been published on the District’s website.
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- Carey Radke, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, noted that on September 8, staff participated in an Institute Day focused on strengthening instructional clarity and coherence across the schools.
- Mrs. Radke also announced that Pre-K-5th Grade Curriculum nights were held on September 10. Central’s Curriculum Night is scheduled for September 17. These events provide families with an opportunity to learn about curriculum, expectations, and two-way communication between staff and families.
- Mr. Charleston informed the Board that although there were some busing issues at the beginning of the school year, they have been resolved. All the District’s routes have assigned drivers and have been running on time for the most part.
- Director of Technology Vern Bettis explained changes to the District Technology Support Team that will improve efficiency and result in a cost savings.
- Teachers’ Union President Eileen Von Borstel said schools are already busy with softball and cross country beginning at the middle school and clubs being planned and starting at the elementary schools. Staff at the buildings have been introducing students and staff to the new year with events, fun videos, and special class projects.
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The minutes of the September 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 Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Robert Procunier Administration Center, 6611 W. 171st Street in Tinley Park. |
Illinois Public Acts 96-0434 requires Illinois school districts to present to the Board and post on its website a compensation report that includes all District administrators prior to October 1.
Public Act 97-0609 requires school districts to post on its website a report that includes Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) employees who have a total compensation package exceeding $75,000 per year. This report must be published within six business days of the budget approval.
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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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