West Central Community Unit School District #235 Board of Education met March 18
Here is the agenda provided by the board:
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Good News Items
a. Our third grade students participated in ag related activities provided by the Warren-Henderson Farm Bureau. We are appreciative of their continued partnership.
b. The West Central PTC is very appreciative of the ongoing support of our community as we collect funds for our new playground equipment. Most recently, we hosted an “Art Night with Mr. E” where our families were engaged in creating masterpieces using watercolors.
c. We had an incredible time hosting our Mad Scientist event. A huge shoutout to our partners at the ROE and Henderson County Public Library for helping our families experiment, learn, and – most importantly – make a mess!
d. Our District. Our Legacy. Recognitions
5. Approve Agenda Items
6. Comments from the Public
7. Consent Agenda
a. Meeting Minutes
i. Regular Meeting, February 18, 2026
ii. Closed Session, February 18, 2026
iii. Special Meeting, February 25, 2026
iv. Closed Session, February 25, 2026
b. Financial Activity
i. Consider Payment of Bills
ii. Consider Approval of Activity Accounts
iii. Consider Approval of Treasurer’s Report
iv. Review of District Financial Report
c. Other
i. Approval of the 2026 – 2027 School District Calendar
ii. Approval to Direct the Superintendent to Begin Work on the FY27 District Budget
iii. Approval of IHSA Continued Participation
iv. Approval of IESA Continued Participation
8. Discussion Items
a. FOIA Requests
b. 2026 – 2027 Registration Fees
c. Additional Baseball Field
d. Driving Success Funding Infographic
e. Building & Grounds Update
f. Elementary Playground Update
9. Reports
a. Principal’s Reports
b. Technology Report
c. Special Education Report
d. HS Assistant Principal/Athletic Director’s Report
10. Action Items
a. Approval of Playground Surface Project Bid
b. Approval of Windows Project Bid
11. Future Agenda Items
12. Closed Session – A Closed Session will be held pursuant to the Illinois Open Meetings Act to discuss the following subjects:
a. Personnel – The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body or legal counsel for the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee of the public body or against legal counsel for the public body to determine its validity.
b. Negotiations – Collective negotiating matters between the school board and its employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees.
c. Student Issues – The placement of individual students in special education programs and other matters relating to individual students.
13. Open Session – Possible Action from Closed Session
a. Personnel Agenda
i. Employment – Natalie Ensminger – Long-Term Substitute (Maternity Leave)
ii. Volunteer – Mike Lenahan – WCHS Baseball Coach
iii. Volunteer – Jena Goff – WCMS Track Coach
iv. Volunteer – Erin Von Kannon – WCMS Track Coach
v. Maternity Leave – Molly Inghram (Maternity Leave)
vi. Resignation – Erin Von Kannon – Elementary Teacher
vii. Resignation – Amy McGowen – High School Teacher
b. Action Upon Dismissal of PEL Employee – Bethany Nannen – District Music Teacher
c. Contract Renewal – Stacey Kreps – HS Assistant Principal
14. Future Meeting Dates
a. Next Regular Board of Education Meeting, Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at 6:00 pm in the West Central Elementary Cafeteria
15. Adjournment
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