Township HSD 214 board approves transfer of legal counsel, asbestos abatement bid and personnel notice; minutes approved with one abstention

The Township High School District 214 board approved multiple agenda items by roll call at its Jan. 8 committee-of-the-whole meeting.

Key outcomes at a glance:

- Transfer of legal counsel (Agenda item 911): The board approved a resolution authorizing the transfer of engagement from Korea Buchek LLC to Fagan, Friedman, and Frost LLP ("F3 Law") effective Jan. 1, 2026. The motion passed by roll call with all members recorded as voting in favor (motion carries 7-0).

- Asbestos abatement bid at Wheeling High School (Agenda item 921): The board awarded the bid for asbestos abatement in the student services/main office area, with staff describing logistics to complete work during breaks and to install temporary barriers. The motion passed by roll call (motion carries 7-0).

- Notice to remedy for tenure teacher Joseph (Joe) Rupslack (Agenda item 941): The board authorized serving a notice to remedy that references conduct or deficiencies which, if not remedied, could result in dismissal. The motion passed by roll call (motion carries 7-0).

- Approval of open and closed meeting minutes (Dec. 11, 2025): The board approved the minutes; one member (Fioro) recorded an abstention, and the motion carried with six votes in favor.

Several other listed agenda items (including items 912, 931, 942 and 943) were moved and approved by roll call, typically recorded as unanimous (motion carries 7-0). The meeting concluded with an approved motion to adjourn.

The board recorded roll-call votes for each motion; the clerk called names and each member’s vote was entered into the record.