BOARD OF EDUCATION - Regular Micro Meeting - 6 p.m.

4 Tuesday, January 13, 2026 BOARD OF EDUCATION - Regular Micro Meeting - 6 p.m. Waukegan Public Schools Community Unit School District No. 60 Board of Education - Educational Services Center 214 Washington Street Waukegan, Illinois 60085 1. CALL TO ORDER Subject A. Call to Order Meeting Jan 13, 2026 - BOARD OF EDUCATION - Regular Micro Meeting - 6 p.m. Category 1. CALL TO ORDER Type Procedural The Presiding Officer will call the meeting to order. File Attachments 2. ROLL CALL Subject A. Roll Call Meeting Jan 13, 2026 - BOARD OF EDUCATION - Regular Micro Meeting - 6 p.m. Category 2. ROLL CALL Type Action The Clerk of the Board will call the roll. File Attachments Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Rick Riddle, second by Christine Lensing. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Rick Riddle, Jeff McBride, Carolina Fabian, Christine Lensing, Michael Rodriguez, Angela Ramirez Not Present at Vote: Anita Hanna 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Subject A. Pledge of Allegiance Meeting Jan 13, 2026 - BOARD OF EDUCATION - Regular Micro Meeting - 6 p.m. Category 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Type Procedural The Presiding Officer will request a member of the Board or the audience to lead those assembled in the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance. All are asked to rise. File Attachments 4. OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENT 5. CLOSED SESSION Subject A. Move to Closed Session permitted by Statute 5 ILCS 120/2 Meeting Jan 13, 2026 - BOARD OF EDUCATION - Regular Micro Meeting - 6 p.m. Category 5. CLOSED SESSION Type Procedural File Attachments 6. OPEN SESSION Subject A. Move to Open Session Meeting Jan 13, 2026 - BOARD OF EDUCATION - Regular Micro Meeting - 6 p.m. Category 6. OPEN SESSION Type Action Recommended Action Move to reconvene in Open Session File Attachments Motion & Voting Move to reconvene in Open Session Motion by Rick Riddle, second by Christine Lensing. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Rick Riddle, Jeff McBride, Anita Hanna, Carolina Fabian, Christine Lensing, Michael Rodriguez, Angela Ramirez 7. PURCHASES AND CONTRACTS 8. PERSONNEL ITEMS Subject A. Personnel 1-13-26 Meeting Jan 13, 2026 - BOARD OF EDUCATION - Regular Micro Meeting - 6 p.m. Category 8. PERSONNEL ITEMS Type Action Fiscal Impact Yes Budgeted Yes Recommended Action That the Board of Education accepts the Administration's recommendation to approve the appointments, retirements and accepts the resignations and terminations as found on schedules F1002, L949, T317 and G660. File Attachments 1_13_2026 WPS BOE Board Docs Personnel_Admin (25-26) - Personnel Items.pdf (81 KB) 1_13_2026 WPS BOE Board Docs Personnel_Admin (25-26) - Admin. Items.pdf (56 KB) Motion & Voting That the Board of Education accepts the Administration's recommendation to approve the appointments, retirements and accepts the resignations and terminations as found on schedules F1002, L949, T317 and G660. Motion by Carolina Fabian, second by Christine Lensing. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Rick Riddle, Jeff McBride, Anita Hanna, Carolina Fabian, Christine Lensing, Michael Rodriguez, Angela Ramirez Subject B. Rescission of Resignation - Angel Figueroa Meeting Jan 13, 2026 - BOARD OF EDUCATION - Regular Micro Meeting - 6 p.m. Category 8. PERSONNEL ITEMS Type Action Preferred Date Jan 13, 2026 Absolute Date Jan 13, 2026 Fiscal Impact No Recommended Action It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Superintendent's recommendation to accept Angel Figueroa, Associate Superintendent of Human Resources and Employee Benefits, rescission of his resignation, previously accepted on September 9, 2025, 2025 with an effective date of December 31, 2025, and continue his employment on the same terms and conditions in effect for the 2025-2026 school year, retroactive to January 1, 2026 and until a replacement is approved by the Board and a reasonable period of transition has taken place. As we continue our search for a qualified replacement for the Associate Superintendent for Human Resources role, Mr. Angel Figueroa has agreed to extend his time with the district to support continuity and a smooth transition. At this time, we expect Mr. Figueroa to remain with the district through at least the end of February. During this period, he will continue to serve as the department head and remain a key point of contact for many HR-related questions and needs. Mr. Figueroa will resubmit his resignation as soon as practicable after a qualified replacement has been identified and a reasonable transition period defined. The search process for the Associate Superintendent of Human Resources and Employee Benefits position has been reopened, and we are committed to identifying a strong, long-term leader for the department. Ensuring stability and consistent support for all Waukegan Public Schools’ staff remains a priority. File Attachments Motion & Voting It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Superintendent's recommendation to accept Angel Figueroa, Associate Superintendent of Human Resources and Employee Benefits, rescission of his resignation, previously accepted on September 9, 2025, 2025 with an effective date of December 31, 2025, and continue his employment on the same terms and conditions in effect for the 2025-2026 school year, retroactive to January 1, 2026 and until a replacement is approved by the Board and a reasonable period of transition has taken place. Motion by Carolina Fabian, second by Christine Lensing. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Rick Riddle, Jeff McBride, Anita Hanna, Carolina Fabian, Christine Lensing, Michael Rodriguez, Angela Ramirez 9. FINANCIAL REPORTS Subject A. Ratification of the first processing of January 2026 Board Bills, Manual Check Request Payments and Old National Bank Insurance Payments for the period of December 10, 2025 through January 06, 2026. Meeting Jan 13, 2026 - BOARD OF EDUCATION - Regular Micro Meeting - 6 p.m. Category 9. FINANCIAL REPORTS Type Action Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $11,114,694.79 Budgeted Yes Budget Source Education Fund, Operations and Maintenance Fund, Transportation Fund, Capital Projects Fund and Tort Fund Recommended Action It is the recommendation of the Administration that the Board of Education ratify the first January 2026 of Board Bills, Manual Check Request Payments and Old National Bank Insurance payments for the period of December 10, 2025 through January 06, 2026. The Accounts Payable (Board) payments for the period of December 10, 2025 through January 06, 2026 totals $3,032,645.40. The Manual Check Request Payments for the period of December 10, 2025 through January 06, 2026 totals $5,855,195.69. The Old National Bank Insurance payments for the period of December 10, 2025 through January 06, 2026 totals $2,2226,853.70. It has been the practice of the Business and Financial Services Department to pay bills in a timely manner to avoid finance and late charges and to take advantage of payment discounts. We have done so, as deemed necessary, with due diligence and adherence to federal, state and local statues by ensuring 1) that the expenditures provided a direct, necessary and appropriate benefit to the school district; 2) that expenditures for the goods or services were reasonably contemplated under a specifically authorized item of the official budget and 3) that the Board of Education was provided a complete list of due and payable bills indicating the vendor's name and amount for ratification. File Attachments Board Summary 12-10-25-01-06-26.pdf (40 KB) Board Check Listing 12-10-25 to 01-06-26.PDF (27 KB) Board Disbursement Detail Listing 12-10-25 to 01-06-26.pdf (197 KB) Manual Check Request Summary 12-10-25 to 01-06-26.pdf (40 KB) Manual Check Listing 12-10-25 to 01-06-26.PDF (18 KB) Manual Check Request Disbursement Detail Listing 12-10-25 to 01-06-26.pdf (128 KB) Old National Bank Insurance Summary 12-10-25 to 01-06-26.pdf (40 KB) Old National Bank Insurance Check Listing 12-10-25 to 01-06-26.pdf (3 KB) Old National Bank Disbursement Detail Listing 12-10-25 to 01-06-26.pdf (9 KB) Motion & Voting It is the recommendation of the Administration that the Board of Education ratify the first January 2026 of Board Bills, Manual Check Request Payments and Old National Bank Insurance payments for the period of December 10, 2025 through January 06, 2026. The Accounts Payable (Board) payments for the period of December 10, 2025 through January 06, 2026 totals $3,032,645.40. The Manual Check Request Payments for the period of December 10, 2025 through January 06, 2026 totals $5,855,195.69. The Old National Bank Insurance payments for the period of December 10, 2025 through January 06, 2026 totals $2,2226,853.70. Motion by Anita Hanna, second by Christine Lensing. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Rick Riddle, Jeff McBride, Carolina Fabian, Michael Rodriguez, Angela Ramirez Pass: Anita Hanna, Christine Lensing 10. NEW BUSINESS Subject A. Board Agreements Meeting Jan 13, 2026 - BOARD OF EDUCATION - Regular Micro Meeting - 6 p.m. Category 10. NEW BUSINESS Type Action Preferred Date Jan 13, 2026 Absolute Date Jan 13, 2026 Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No Recommended Action It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the 2025-26 Board Protocols, as amended following the Board's self-evaluation with the IASB in November. File Attachments Board Protocols Waukegan CUSD 60 Nov 5 2025.doc (53 KB) Board Supt Communication Expectations Waukegan CUSD 60 May 30 2023.docx (20 KB) Motion & Voting It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the 2025-26 Board Protocols, as amended following the Board's self-evaluation with the IASB in November. Motion by Rick Riddle, second by Carolina Fabian. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Rick Riddle, Jeff McBride, Carolina Fabian, Christine Lensing, Michael Rodriguez, Angela Ramirez Pass: Anita Hanna 11. STUDENT DISCIPLINE MATTERS 12. BOARD MEMBER TIME 13. ADJOURNMENT Subject A. Call for Adjournment Meeting Jan 13, 2026 - BOARD OF EDUCATION - Regular Micro Meeting - 6 p.m. Category 13. ADJOURNMENT Type Procedural File Attachments Subject B. Adjournment Meeting Jan 13, 2026 - BOARD OF EDUCATION - Regular Micro Meeting - 6 p.m. Category 13. ADJOURNMENT Type Action Recommended Action Motion to adjourn File Attachments Motion & Voting Motion to adjourn Motion by Rick Riddle, second by Carolina Fabian. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Rick Riddle, Jeff McBride, Anita Hanna, Carolina Fabian, Christine Lensing, Michael Rodriguez, Angela Ramirez