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Bourbonnais SD 53 Board of Education, Aug. 18

11 agenda items from the Bourbonnais SD 53 Board of Education's meeting of Aug. 18, with the outcomes we could confirm.

Tuesday, August 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM · Bourbonnais Elementary Administrative Offices, 281 W. John Casey Road, Bourbonnais
Outcomes confirmed · Agenda · Minutes

Agenda items

  • On the agenda2.01 · Preschool for All Recognition - Alan B. Shepard Elementary School has achieved Gold Circle Quality

    Presented by Dr. Anitra Crockett, Associate Superintendent of Student Support Services. Gold Circle of Quality is the top tier of ExceleRate Illinois, the state's quality-rating system for early learning programs.

  • On the agenda3.03 · Administration Report - Overview of Back to School PD & Athletic Fund Raising Give-Back Gift

    Dr. Adam Ehrman, Superintendent, and the admin team reported on back-to-school professional development and an athletic fund-raising give-back gift.

  • Motion by Erika Young, second by Kelly Dunnill. Motion Carries. Aye: Stephan Moulton, Betsy Keller, Kelly…4.00 · Consent agenda approved as presented

    Covers 4.01 minutes of the June 23, 2026 regular meeting; 4.02 treasurer's report; 4.03 bills and payroll; 4.04 personnel; 4.05 26/27 SY officials rate chart; 4.06 Over the Moon Pediatric Therapy for 26-27; 4.07-4.09 three employment contracts; 4.10 school board policies (PRESS Plus 122, first reading only); 4.11 annual review of the Serious Safety Hazard application for 26/27; 4.12 a FOIA request. No items were removed from the consent agenda.

    Source: meeting minutes
  • Approved as part of the consent agenda, 6-04.07 · Approval of Employment Contract: Alyssa M. Mosier, Coordinator of Student Services

    Approved on the consent agenda, 6-0.

    Source: meeting minutes
  • Approved as part of the consent agenda, 6-04.08 · Approval of Employment Contract: Bret A. Pignatiello, Principal

    Approved on the consent agenda, 6-0. The agenda item does not name the building.

    Source: meeting minutes
  • Approved as part of the consent agenda, 6-04.09 · Approval of Employment Contract: Jennifer Longtin, Associate Principal

    Approved on the consent agenda, 6-0.

    Source: meeting minutes
  • First reading accepted as part of the consent agenda, 6-04.10 · Approval of School Board Policies (PRESS Plus 122 - FIRST READING ONLY)

    First reading only. The same IASB PRESS Issue 122 policy update is moving through BBCHS SD 307 at the same time.

    Source: meeting minutes
  • Approved as part of the consent agenda, 6-04.11 · Annual Review of Serious Safety Hazard Application 26/27 SY

    Annual review of the district's Serious Safety Hazard application, which governs busing for students who would otherwise walk a route the state deems hazardous.

    Source: meeting minutes
  • On the agenda5.01 · An Overview of Recent District Capital Maintenance, Building Upgrades, & Asset Stewardship

    Presented by Dr. Adam Ehrman, Superintendent, and Mr. Crawford, Chief School Business Official.

  • Motion by Jamie Freedlund, second by Betsy Keller. Motion Carries. Aye: Stephan Moulton, Betsy Keller,…6.01 · Approval of Proposed 2026-2027 Tentative Budget

    Recommended action: approve the 2026-2027 preliminary budget to be posted on 30-day inspection/review for adoption in September, and schedule the budget hearing for September 22, 2026 at 7:00 PM. Presented by Mr. Crawford, Chief School Business Official.

    Source: meeting minutes
  • On the agenda8.01 · Dates to Remember

    August 20, 2026 - first day for students, full day. September 7, 2026 - Labor Day, no school. September 16, 2026 - early dismissal after 3 hours, no half-day PreK. September 22, 2026 - Budget Hearing and Regular Board of Education Meeting, 7:00 PM at the Administrative Office.

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