Alden-Hebron School District 19 Board of Education met Oct. 15

Alden-Hebron School District 19 Board of Education met Oct. 15.

Here is the agenda provided by the board:

1. Call to Order – Pledge of Allegiance 

2. Roll Call 

3. Correspondence 

4. Public Participation 

If you have questions or statements that pertain to agenda items or wish to address the Board on other topics, this is your opportunity. There will be a sign-up sheet for the public to provide their name, address, phone number, the name of the organization they represent (if applicable), and a brief description of the topic to be addressed. The public can submit comments electronically to the Board of Education through the following email address: MFord@ah19.org by 4:00 p.m. on the date of the meeting. Written comments will be read aloud at the meeting. According to Board Policy 2:230, comments are limited to 3 minutes. If there is an item that you would like discussed, please contact Tiffany Elswick-Superintendent, or Penny Smith, Board President, and we will consider the appropriateness of placing the item on an upcoming agenda 

A. Public Comment 

5. Consent Agenda – *(Action) 

a. Approval of September 17th, 2025 BOE Meeting Minutes 

b. Recap of September 2025 Expenditures 

c. Treasurer’s Report for September 2025 

d. Approval of Current Invoices & Payroll 

e. Personnel Report 

6. Reports 

a. Superintendent Report 

i. *Vision 2030 

ii. *Snowplow Contract 

iii. *Transition to electronic board items 

7. New Business 

a. Informational Items 

i. Facilities 

1. Building & Grounds Report 

ii. Elementary School: SIP Plan 

1. Board Goal 1: Student Success 

a. Clubs: Fishing, Drama, Coding for 3-5 and for K-2, Reading, Mr. G and Mr V’s competition, Giants Cheer. More to come in the winter and spring! Thank you to Mr. Vetter, Mr. G, Mrs. Miller, Mr. Stevens, Mrs. DiCicco, and Mrs. Combs for sponsoring all of these after-school clubs! 

2. Board Goal 2: Effective and Engaged Staff 

a. Professional development: teambuilding, staff yoga (mental health focus), and unwrapping the priority standards in mathematics. 

3. Board Goal 3: Culture, Climate, and Community 

a. We held our student council speeches and elections last month, and the group just had its first meeting! 

iii. Middle School/High School: SIP Plan 

1. Board Goal 1: Student Success 

a. Some of our 8th grade students took a trip to Harvard Bank as they learned the importance of personal finance and basic money management. HS Physics class has been designing and building sling shots to put angles, speed and power to the test. Middle school teachers are focusing on improving our students’ writing skills. Additional resources EB Writing and Simplify Writing to help reach our goals. b. Lunch and Learns: MCC followed by University of Illinois Springfield. Trips to local businesses 

2. Board Goal 2: Effective and Engaged Staff 

a. As a staff we are unwrapping our Primary Standards and identifying the Big Idea. 

3. Board Goal 3: Culture, Climate, and Community 

a. Homecoming week was successful. 

iv. Student Services Report 

1. Goal 1: Student Success 

a. Implemented Year 3 of MTSS, holding Tier I and Tier II data meetings to review progress monitoring and benchmark data from i-Ready and FastBridge K-8. Updated student data sheets to reflect the most current norms and ensure targeted academic and behavioral supports are in place. 

2. Goal 2: Staff Engagement 

a. Provided ongoing coaching and collaboration opportunities for teachers during Tier II identification and data review sessions, reinforcing consistent intervention practices and supporting instructional decision-making aligned with MTSS expectations. 

v. Business Manager Report 

1. Board Goal 1: Student Success 

a. Preparation for the Child Nutrition Program verification process begins in October. 

2. Board Goal 2: Effective and Engaged Staff 

a. MTSS K-8 Quarterly Check-ins were conducted during the week of September 22-26, 2025, supporting ongoing student intervention and progress monitoring. 

b. The district successfully met Maintenance of Effort (MOE) requirements for IDEA funding, maintaining eligibility for federal special education support. 

c. The base salary and benefits for all district administrators and teachers were reported to ISBE by the October 1st deadline. 

3. Board Goal 4: Financials and Facilities 

a. Budget compliance postings were completed as required. 

b. FY25 Audit & Claims 

i. The annual spending plan for the Evidence-Based Funding formula was completed and uploaded to the FY26 budget documentation. 

ii. Quarterly Expenditure Reports for categorical grants were submitted in IWAS as directed by ISBE. 

c. Budgeting & Finance 

I. The FY26 Budget Hearing was held on September 17, 2025, and the budget adoption was completed by the September 30, 2025, deadline. 

ii. The adopted budget was filed with the McHenry County Clerk (35 ILCS 200/18-50). 

iii. The budget was transmitted electronically to ISBE (105 ILCS 5/17-1). 

vi. The FY26 budget was posted on the district website within 30 days of adoption. 

d. Forms and Applications to Prepare/Review 

i. Annual Financial Report (AFR) preparation is underway, due October 15, 2025. 

ii. Grant Periodic Performance Reports (GPRS) are due October 31, 2025. 

vi. Finance 

1. Business Managers Monthly Report 

8. Committee Reports 

a. Board Policy: Mr. Misiek and Mrs. Johnson 

b. Curriculum: Mr. Misiek and Mrs. Johnson 

c. Facilities: Mr. Berg and Mr. Madsen: Waiting to see if the maintenance grant opens and WOLD’s information on the chair lift. 

d. Finance: Mrs. Smith and Mr. Winkleman 

e. Negotiations: Mrs. Smith and Mr. Eskridge 

9. Future Agenda Items 

10. Announcements, notices, and Communications 

11. Executive Session 

a. The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees. 

12. Return to Open Session *(Action) 

a. Consideration of any other action deemed necessary as a result of the executive session. 

13. Adjournment 

Next Meeting: November 19th, 2025 – 7:00 PM. 

https://www.alden-hebron.org/documents/board-of-education/agendas-and-minutes/agendas%2Fboard-packets/47983