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Board approves consent agenda with new hires, transfers, resignations and retirement

Steger SD 194 Board of Education · January 15, 2026
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Summary

The board approved a multi-item consent agenda including new hires (three listed at $18.00/hr), an internal transfer, a resignation effective Dec. 19, 2025, FMLA leave, and a retirement effective end of the 2025–26 school year; motion carried 5-0.

The Board of Education approved the consent agenda that included new hires, internal transfers, a resignation, FMLA leave, a retirement and a new substitute. The motion to approve was made by Beth Butkus and seconded by James Hall; recorded Yes votes were Michele Helsel, Karen Turner, Beth Butkus, Buffy Garcia and James Hall, and the motion carried 5-0.

Personnel items recorded in the minutes include hires: Melissa Stilts (1:1 Paraprofessional) at $18.00 per hour, Jacqueline Sanchez Cano (Building Secretary) at $18.00 per hour, and Nicole Stewart‑Surprenant (Paraprofessional) at $18.00 per hour; an internal transfer for Sophia Perez to Bilingual Paraprofessional; resignation of Abrianna Epps effective Dec. 19, 2025; FMLA for Star Kaminski from Feb. 12 to Mar. 12, 2026; and retirement of Amy Peick effective at the end of the 2025–2026 school year. The minutes list Julia Miller as a new substitute teacher.