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- Consent agenda (items 7.1–7.10): Approved. Vote: unanimous yes (Stacy Salt; Julie Jetty; Catherine Potter; Mindy Hartman; Jason Jancic; Dee Darling; Anne Santucci). Notable item: total bills and payroll for board approval, $1,690,039.08.

- Agenda item 8.1 — Award custodial contract to Citywide Building Maintenance (one‑year bid, $722,440.42): Approved. Vote: unanimous yes (7–0).

- Agenda item 8.2 — Emergency custodial services with Citywide Building Maintenance (04/03/2025–06/30/2025, $199,051.98): Approved. Vote: unanimous yes (7–0).

- Agenda item 8.4 — Policy 2‑1‑70 (procurement of architectural, auditing, engineering, land surveying services): Motion to add language that representatives from the selected firm “shall meet with the superintendent and the board of education to discuss responsibilities and scope of services” was approved. Vote recorded: Yes 5, No 2 (Julie Jetty: No; Mindy Hartman: No).

- Items tabled to next month’s CAL meeting: multiple policy exhibits (including Policy 2‑1‑60 checklist for selecting a board attorney; Policy 2‑2‑50 exhibits for public records) — motions to table were approved unanimously.

- Motion to adjourn to closed session (pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) — personnel): Approved. Vote: unanimous yes (7–0). Open session adjourned at 8:18 p.m.

This list includes every formal vote recorded in the open session minutes distributed at the meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Board of Education Meeting: March 17, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The board approved multiple consent and business items, including a one‑year custodial contract and a three‑month emergency custodial agreement with Citywide Building Maintenance, and tabled several policy exhibits for further review.","taxTitle","Cary CCSD 26, School Boards, Illinois","taxId",74246,"location","Illinois","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6076836,"District releases SchoolWorks evaluation; board hears multi‑year plan to strengthen special education and accelerated placement",4450,2782000,7232000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2967362-0ae97afe933fb62a7dbb93c8628fce36&start=2782&end=7232","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2967362-0ae97afe933fb62a7dbb93c8628fce36/thumbnail_2782000.jpg","/articles/6076836/Illinois/District-releases-SchoolWorks-evaluation-board-hears-multiyear-plan-to-strengthen-special-education-and-accelerated-placement","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6076836-2cdd76069abef58e4ef8efd801b7199c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771140794&Signature=K9ikpz75U~XzmewI0uw2JxOWNOnmgpcV4ycph6Kq~lo0k3ebjxfowmpXezpMDsKsgS3HDxzwgVpxvgHpkkq6bPhgR2ifM8Sgw~n3Zp1nY3Kcm6rtynjbbiupvpUzANEbiCn1FMZSakc5l1N5KrNLEIVCJ0ezfObcWSLbI4PjEK5EG9JMs1BAhvMRovBiJAnGnpGI-ol5VJ4Vrj4Gc09zf7LcVD12iwfJxGFNOoz07FpBhzSqhwzxfE6vRPGQCdxMoR-G-yL7bApmNFM3BfFzMQFQRcER5N0KndJMUqXCLwKbnFo83EsmqU-3tkRJKk88z1YmY2y5463kvITIVnga3w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Cary School District 26 leaders presented a SchoolWorks program evaluation on the district’s special education and gifted/accelerated placement programs and outlined next steps for multi‑year improvements.

Superintendent Dr. Paul White and staff summarized the consultant findings and told the board the district has required Individualized Education Program (IEP) components in place but needs stronger, consistent monitoring of program effectiveness and clearer protocols for placements and IEP decision making. Dr. White said the evaluation examined general‑education intervention and enrichment, IEP development and IEP implementation and stressed transparency in sharing the full report with the community.

Dr. White said the district’s monitoring systems for individual student progress “are lacking not only in special education and gifted programming, but across the board in a lot of our programs.” He said the district will use Branching Minds and other data sources to compare groups of students and program effectiveness.

Doctor Thomas, who led the special education portion of the presentation, said the review of 28 IEPs found the required components were present but that IEPs did not consistently ensure students received instruction in the least restrictive environment. Thomas said the issue included differing understandings among educators and parents about LRE and recommended clearer protocols and data at IEP meetings to justify placement decisions.

On gifted and accelerated placement, staff noted state law (the Illinois Accelerated Placement Act, cited in the district handbook) requires districts to make acceleration options available to students beyond those formally identified as gifted. Curriculum staff said universal CogAT screening in second grade is used for gifted identification; districts must also provide access to enrichment and advanced course placement for high‑performing students who might not meet “gifted” cut scores.

District leaders outlined next steps: a logic model (action plan) for program improvements, professional learning for teachers and administrators, tighter MTSS procedures with clearer teacher tools, use of Branching Minds to evaluate program and student‑level outcomes, and a focused plan for accelerated placement and enrichment across grades. Staff emphasized this will be a staged, multi‑year process and said short‑term performance indicators will be part of future reporting.

Board members asked for clarity on how programs and changes will be measured and who will be accountable. Superintendent White said the logic model will include short, intermediate and long‑term goals and reporting points. Several board members welcomed the transparency and the consultant approach.

The district said materials from the presentation will be posted on the district website and staff noted some professional development materials will be available on the district intranet (for staff).","Superintendent Dr. White and special education staff presented a SchoolWorks evaluation finding required IEP components are in place but program monitoring, IEP implementation and gifted/enrichment practices are inconsistent; the district outlined a multi‑year improvement plan.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6076841,"Cary District approves new one-year custodial contract and three-month emergency extension with Citywide Building Maintenance",707,1797000,2504000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2967362-0ae97afe933fb62a7dbb93c8628fce36&start=1797&end=2504","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2967362-0ae97afe933fb62a7dbb93c8628fce36/thumbnail_1797000.jpg","/articles/6076841/Illinois/Cary-District-approves-new-one-year-custodial-contract-and-three-month-emergency-extension-with-Citywide-Building-Maintenance","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6076841-320ae0720d67dc837c68d7a42fd6a13c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771140794&Signature=aZ3ZqmNj84OTFCKuj~V4hhibaDyzy3W1oGDeSAZB3wOARUN~1-25OCAfsYiXCZjMZAlMzQ1PCB3K0-PJPgpY7kIJdAXgpuiC8wymI7INOwSmtPS~Kruq-G5VOAus~dQ51TrOjKSGN94-wSWD44IDhgNhWw2bgZeDnv5EBMEdhtc6T80hDta2MvJhMd-srKuOvygcycTJFsX~I66OSOCXnUVEKxRZSklvLmOuGjZvZvAfJqhR8lq5yxHO2pRGmEb~oTw~oKWzoeZ3ssv-JYnKtRPA8~IBo7xEGnAF61FAhbmg9ao-aUeTXk~6NwYjWzyTc94LMwmo4g-hDP1Iaz6B9g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Cary School District 26 Board of Education approved a one-year custodial services contract with Citywide Building Maintenance for $722,440.42 and separately authorized an emergency three‑month agreement beginning April 3, 2025, for $199,051.98.

The action followed a staff presentation explaining the district solicited bids after its prior contractor, Alpha Building Maintenance, left before the contract end date. District staff said seven bids were received and they reviewed the three lowest before recommending Citywide as the lowest responsive bidder. Operations staff also reported that Citywide provided a weekend quote to clean the district’s planned transportation center at about $2,500 per week, to be revisited if and when the center opens.

District staff introduced Mark Batista, president of Citywide Building Maintenance, who told the board, “We’re a family owned company, 42 years in business. My father is the CEO, and I’m the president running the day to day.” Batista said Citywide’s intent was “to come in and not rock the boat” and to retain as many existing custodial employees as possible to maintain operational continuity.

Board members asked about staff retention and bid pricing. One board member said she had initial hesitation because Citywide’s bid was low but added, “your references checked out, and they were impressive,” and that Batista’s presence on the agenda eased concerns. After brief discussion the board voted to approve both the one‑year contract and the emergency three‑month contract.

Board and staff characterized the emergency extension as necessary after a problematic emergency arrangement with a different vendor, RJB, which staff described as having provided an incorrect quote and declined financial accountability for the error. The board packet included staff explanations of the prior contractor issues and documentation of the bid evaluation.

The board also discussed operational implications including custodial staffing stability and legal options for recoupment from the prior vendor; staff said they would continue to pursue appropriate legal remedies but emphasized the immediate need for clean, safe buildings.

The contracts will take effect as presented: the one‑year Citywide bid for year one at $722,440.42, and the emergency services agreement from 04/03/2025 through 06/30/2025 for $199,051.98.","Cary School District 26 voted to award a one-year custodial contract to Citywide Building Maintenance for $722,440.42 and separately approved a three-month emergency services agreement running April 3–June 30, 2025 for $199,051.98 after two prior contractors left amid payroll and management problems.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: Cary School District 26 board actions, March 17, 2025

District releases SchoolWorks evaluation; board hears multi‑year plan to strengthen special education and accelerated placement

Cary District approves new one-year custodial contract and three-month emergency extension with Citywide Building Maintenance