1. Opening Items

• 1.01 Welcome and Call Meeting to Order (Mr. Smith, 1:45): Mr. Smith opened the meeting at 6:00 p.m.
• 1.02 Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence (Mr. Vassar, 1:53): Led by Mr. Vassar.

2. Patrons' Comments

• 3.01 Patrons Registered to Comment on Educational Issues (2:26):
  • Kelly Skaar Hoffman, Lake Street Elementary interventionist.

3. Consent Agenda (Dr. Terrill, 5:58)
 

4. Action Items

• 4.01 Textbook and Resource Adoption (Mrs. Ramirez, 7:24): Approved ELA, math, FACS, computer science, and Spanish/Latin curricula for middle and high school use beginning 2025–26.
   
• 4.02 Textbook and Resource Purchase (Mrs. Ramirez, 9:08): Authorized $847,583.98 for the purchase of Amplify ELA, Lingco Spanish, and Reveal & Aleks Math.
   
• 4.03 IDOE Behavior Grant Application (Mrs. Paskis, 11:18): Board approved applying for a $20,718.83 grant to train three additional CPI staff members.
   
• 4.04 Policy 5335 – Artificial Intelligence Use (Mr. Equihua, 12:58): Second reading waived; AI use policy officially adopted with plans to support PD and integration.
   
• 4.05 Banking Service Provider Agreement (Mr. Ruess, 15:47): Approved a 3-year agreement with First Merchants Bank, projected to generate $250,000 more in interest earnings to be placed in the Education Fund.
   
• 4.06 Architectural Services Amendment – 2021 Projects (Mr. Ruess, 18:24): Approved $147,000 for continued services from Gibraltar Design for the Transportation Center renovations.
   
• 4.07 Optum Agreement – Walgreens Class Action (Mr. Ruess, 19:32): Approved Optum’s representation for participation in Walgreens settlement; district expects ~$1.78M into the self-insurance fund.
   
• 4.08 Support Services Center Renovations (Mr. Ruess, 20:53): Approved $159,976 contract with Doppler Construction to renovate the Support Services Center.

5. Information/Recognition Items

• 5.01 Superintendent's Discussion Groups: No discussion.
   
• 5.02 Director of Grants/Assessments (Mr. Hardman, 24:12):
  • Reported progress on ILEARN, I AM, and Biology assessments.
  • Previewed upcoming Digital Learning and Competitive Robotics grant applications.
• 5.03 Director of Secondary Education (Mrs. Ramirez, 27:34):
  • Highlighted a successful Multicultural Fair with broad student, staff, and cultural participation.
  • Recognized upcoming appreciation events and praised district-wide teamwork.
• 5.04 Director of Exceptional Education (Mrs. Paskis, 30:26):
  • Shared outcomes from the Transition Fair with 67 organizations and 230 participants.
  • Previewed Unified Game Day on May 14 and acknowledged behavior specialists.
• 5.05 Assistant Superintendent (Mr. Gianfermi, 32:45):
  • Celebrated Math Bowl at Col. Wheeler; Jerry Ross and MacArthur were division champions.
  • Promoted upcoming elementary folk dancing event and Military Stole Ceremony for CPHS Class of 2025.
• 5.06 Chief Human Resources Officer (Mr. Equihua, 35:44):
  • Announced Educator Appreciation Day on May 7 as part of Teacher Appreciation Week.
• 5.07 Chief Financial Officer (Mr. Ruess, 36:50):
  • Announced plans to recognize food service staff during appreciation week.
• 5.08 Director of Communications (Mrs. Allen, 37:26):
  • Praised recent classroom visits and videos featuring ceramics, shark dissection, elementary music, and journalism.
• 5.09 Superintendent of Schools (Dr. Terrill, 39:03):
  • Praised community referendum efforts and volunteer energy.
  • Thanked ambassadors and CPA for organizing and spreading awareness.
  • Previewed end-of-year events and reiterated appreciation for staff dedication.

6. Other Business of the Board of School Trustees - none
 

7. Board Statements of Appreciation and Recognition

• 7.01 Statements of Appreciation (42:38):
  Board members thanked referendum volunteers, district ambassadors, and the grounds/maintenance crew. Appreciation was also extended to educators, support staff, and testing coordinators for their efforts during spring assessments.

8. Adjournment

• 8.01 Motion to Adjourn (50:05): Meeting adjourned by Mr. Smith.