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Arlington Heights SD 25 board approves personnel, grant and strategic items in unanimous votes
Summary
At its May 19 meeting the Arlington Heights School District 25 board approved the dismissal of a custodian, the 2026–27 personnel plan, a memorandum with the teachers' association on sick leave, the consent agenda, the 2026–27 consolidated district plan, and a strategic plan refresh — all by roll-call votes of 7–0.
The Arlington Heights School District 25 board of education approved multiple personnel, budget and planning items on May 19, 2026, each by unanimous roll-call vote.
Key votes and outcomes - Dismissal resolution: The board approved a resolution to dismiss custodian Richard Kriscowski as presented. Motion carried, roll call 7–0. - 2026–27 personnel plan: Administration presented staffing recommendations — continued contingency positions (creative arts teacher, district nurse), addition of a student services program specialist, increasing a BST position from 10 to 12 months to support summer technology needs, an administrative assistant increase at Olive Mary Stit, a director of business operations, and an SEIU contingency HVAC position. The board approved the plan 7–0. - Memorandum of understanding (ATA sick leave bank): The board approved revisions to the sick leave bank MOU negotiated with the Arlington Teachers Association to allow carryover of approved unused sick-leave-bank days into the subsequent school term for documented extended illnesses. Motion carried 7–0. - Consent agenda: The board approved a package including the personnel report and addendum, treasurer's report, invoices, fixed asset disposal report, and minutes from the April 21 meetings. Motion carried 7–0. - 2026–27 consolidated district plan: The board approved the consolidated district plan required for federal grants (Title I, II, III, IV and IDEA uses described) and submission for 2026–27 funding. Motion carried 7–0. - Strategic plan refresh 2026–2031: The board approved the strategic-plan refresh as presented. Motion carried 7–0.
Appointments announced under consent Superintendent Dr. K announced personnel appointments tied to consent items: Sandy Voss will become director of business operations; Monnique Wadzinski accepted coordinator of multilingual programs and equity; Diane Carpenter will serve as executive assistant to the superintendent; and Lisa Sidlowski returned to a dual role at Greenbryer.
Recess and procedural notes The board took a ten-minute recess during the recognitions portion of the agenda and later returned to open session to continue business. The meeting concluded with a unanimous motion to return to closed session for previously announced matters.
What the votes mean Most approvals provided administrative direction and authorized the district to proceed with staffing, federal grant planning and operational MOU changes for the coming school year. No changes to district policy on educational technology were approved at this meeting.
— Reporting based on the Arlington Heights SD 25 meeting transcript.
