West Central Community Unit School District 235 Board of Education met Feb. 18.
Here is the agenda provided by the board:
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Good News Items
● WCE celebrated the 100th day of school on January 29 with many activities!
● Our 4th and 5th grade programs on February 9 were a great success. We are grateful to the Title Team for creating a science themed Escape Room that made learning both interactive and fun.
● We are grateful to Mrs. Kelly for her hard work in coordinating our World Read Aloud Day activities. Her efforts ensured that our students celebrated the power of reading through engaging and interactive sessions that inspired readers of all ages.
● Thanks to Ms. Lewis for organizing the “Send a Sucker” sales! All funds raised are being dedicated to our playground fund.
● Both of our Middle School Boys Basketball Teams had great seasons! Our 7th graders qualified for state and played a tough game to finish their season! Our 8th graders made it to the Regional Championship! Congratulations on a great season!
● Mrs. Lafary was selected as the 2026 IPA Western Region’s Elementary Principal of the Year!
● Our Winter Alumni event was held in January at a High School Basketball game. We had over 75 alums come back to campus to celebrate!
● Our District. Our Legacy. Recognitions
5. Approve Agenda Items
6. Comments from the Public
7. Consent Agenda
a. Meeting Minutes
i. Regular Meeting, January 21, 2026
ii. Closed Session, January 21, 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. Approval of District Asthma Episode Emergency Response Protocol
8. Discussion Items
a. FOIA Requests
b. Board Members as Mandated Reporters
c. Buildings and Grounds Update
d. Elementary Playground Update
9. Reports
a. Principal’s Reports
b. Technology Report
c. Special Education Report
d. WCHS Assistant Principal/Athletic Director’s Report
10. Future Agenda Items
11. 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.
12. Open Session – Possible Action from Closed Session
a. Volunteer – Clinton Stimpson, Gage Stimpson, Steve Fryrear, Mike Waddell, Lewis McGraw, David Knustrom – WCHS Bass Fishing Coaches
b. Maternity Leave – Sara McVey
c. Employment – Zoey Ryan – District Paraprofessional
d. Employment – Heather Hinshaw – Long-Term Substitute – January 16, 2026
e. Resignation – Brittney DeWeese – WCMS Principal
f. Resignation – Thomas Williams – WCHS Girls’ Basketball Coach
g. Resignation – Brad Underwood – Bus Driver
13. Future Meeting Dates
a. Next Regular Board of Education Meeting, Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the West Central Elementary Cafeteria
14. Adjournment
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