001Okay, I think it's time to get started with tonight's agenda. Thanks. >> Uh, >> board of education has been in closed executive session to conduct an employee discipline hearing, discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body pending litigation, and collective negotiating matters between the board and representatives of its employees. No action was taken during the closed executive session. I'd now ask everyone to join me in the pledge of allegiance. I pledge algiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. >> Do we have a recommendation for tonight's agenda? >> Yes, we do. I recommend a board approve tonight's June 9th, 2026 open session board meeting agenda as
002presented. >> Can I have a motion? >> So move. Second. >> Any discussion? All in favor signify by saying I. >> I. >> Those opposed. Motion's carried. We will now move on to our public participation. Uh the board of education would like to note the following. During public at during our public participation period, identify oneself and be brief. Comment should be limited to three minutes. Any public comments submitted to the board secretary will be included in the record. Please note that during any board of education meeting and public participation, board members do not respond and/or comment to public comments. All comments are referred to administration. Furthermore, the board refrains from referring to specific students or staff members by name and requests that public commenters refrain from doing so as well. The request that you omit
003names is made to protect you from allegations of liable or slander or from violations of the Illinois School Student Records Act. It is not intended to shield an employee from criticism. Miss Bradford, do we have anyone wishing to address the board tonight? >> There's a first name only Bri. I just start. >> Hold the mic down. There you go. >> Yep. And you have three minutes. >> Good evening. My name is Brianna Benedict and I am an incoming junior at Eisenhower High School. I am a secondyear member of the Eisenhower softball team as well as a captain. I have been playing softball since four years old and the sport has become a major part of my life. I am here today regarding my concern for my EHS head coach, David Mattingley. Coach Mattingley is being
004forced to resign or be terminated. As someone who has played under Coach Mattingly since sixth grade, I can confidently say that he has been a tremendous positive impact on both me and many, many other players in our program. Coach Mattingley has coached from pee-wee all the way to high school for many years. He currently coaches middle school in our district as well. He knows the game, has love for the sport and the players, and is your perfect ideal coach. He is one of the most dedicated, knowledgeable, and committed coaches I have ever had. He invests countless hours into developing players, building bonds, practicing the game, and growing the sport in our community. Coaching from pee-wee to high school ball creates a pathway that encourages young girls to continue playing softball and eventually join our EHS
005softball team. Many and most of the girls currently involved in softball programs are there because of coach Mattingley's efforts. One of the reasons or concerns for this forced option is the number of players in our Eisenhower softball program. However, it is important to recognize that participation numbers across many sports including softball dropped significantly significantly following CO 19 as he started coaching before 2019. Despite that significant drop, coach Mattingley has continued recruiting players and developing them. In fact, currently he has around eight players from middle school in recall that will be upcoming freshmen who plan to join the Eisenhower softball program next season. many who also experience have experience and talent. Coach Mattingley is the reason that we continue to have enough girls for our sport. Another concern has been our team's winning losing record. While
006every team an individual athlete wants to win, a team's record does not fully reflect a coach's dedication, effort, or effectiveness. Coach Mattingley consistently teaches fundamentals, sportsmanship, discipline, and heavy softball IQ. He prepares us to compete to the best of our abilities and supports us both off and on the field. Coach Mattingley has done everything for us girls for many seasons and even more so these past two have been our assistant coach greatly lacked skill and knowledge of the game as well as having very low attendance. Many current players and incoming freshman strongly support him and believe he is the right person to lead this program. If he is removed, many players, including myself, will seriously reconsider our future with Eisenhower softball. I respectfully ask the board to carefully reconsider coach Mattingley's position before making a
007final decision. Thank you. >> Thank you again. First name only. Tiarara, you know this guy. >> Hello. Good evening. I am writing to express my concern for Coach Madden and to explain why I believe he should remain the softball coach at Eisenhower High School. Excuse me. Coach Mini has been my only softball coach since I first started playing in the summer before seventh grade. Throughout all those years, he has shown an incredible amount of dedication, care, and passion for the game of softball and for every player he coaches. He is not only an amazing coach, but also an amazing person. One of the things that makes coach Mattingly special is how much he genuinely cares about his players. He supports us not only on the softball field, but also in our everyday lives. He encourages
008us, checks on us, and always wants what is best for us. He has helped many of us grow as athletes and as people. Coach Magin goes above and beyond what is expected of a coach. During the summer, he takes the team on trips and creates opportunities for us to bond and make memories that will last a lifetime. He often takes us out to eat and generously pays for everyone, even when players offer to pay for themselves. His kindness and generosity shows just how much he values and cares for his team. I have had the privilege of having him as both my summer ball coach and school ball coach. Because of this, I have shown the I have seen the firsthand of countless hours he puts into our program. His love for softball is clear, but
009his love for his players is even greater. He may not re realize it, but we appreciate and care about him far more than he knows. Next year will be my senior year and is very important to me. He is my coach. Coach Maline has been a major part of my softball journey from the beginning. The thought of finishing my final season without the coach who has guided and supported me throughout these years is heartbreaking. I also have concerns about the future of our softball program if coach Mattingley is no longer the head coach. In my experience, the assistant coach has not been as involved with the team and is often absent from practice, games, and team activities. Because of this, many players have relied on coach Mattley for instruction, guidance, and leadership. His his knowledge
010of the game ability to teach skills and commit to developing players has been essential to our su our success. Coach Maddingley has been positive positively impacted so many players and families. He has built relationships, created lasting memories, and helped make our program what it is today. Coaches like him are hard to find, and I truly believe he deserves the opportunity to continue coaching and making a difference in our lives of student athletes. Thank you for taking the time to consider my thoughts and support coach David Mattingley, aka Coach Poppy the Goat. Sincerely, Tiarara Dyer. >> Thank you again. First name only, Michaela. Good after Good afternoon. I am Michaela Luthy Herner, an upcoming junior at EHS and a second year player of EHS softball team. I'm bringing this up in regards of David Mattingley, who
011is my head coach at Eisenhower High School. I just want to start off with telling you that coach Maddingley is an amazing and talented coach. I have played for his school ball teams and wreck ball teams since my sixth grade year of middle school. He is one of the only coaches I have ever had to care about my mental health, physical health, and my own home life. Coach Mattingley is very dedicated to us. I'm so sorry. >> It's okay. Take your time. Is very dedicated to us girls by teaching, showing up, believing, and fighting for us to play softball every year. Our coach has showed up more than any other coach that has ever been put on our field after games. We all go to eat and talk about what we could have done better.
012And as I have played underneath him for years, every time a mistake was made or an error has happened, not once has he ever looked down on one of us girls. He has always taught us to let it roll off our back, have a new mindset, and think about the next play. I personally do not believe it is fair for him to be forced to resign or for his position to be terminated as a head coach. I have also heard that there is concern about our wins and losses. The winning and losing streaks of our team does not reflect on to him as a team. It reflects on to us girls because we are the ones playing and the ones that can change the ball game. I truly do not want to have a different
013coach for our softball. And I have talked to countless other girls and as a team we have all come to the conclusion that none of us want to have a different softball coach. I really do hope that you guys rethink your decisions about this entire situation because it will affect us girls and our happiness through our high school years of playing softball. Sincerely, Michaela. Thank you. >> Thank you. >> Again, first name only, Mariah. Hello, my name is Mariah Berglin and I just graduated from Eisenhower High School as well as Richland Community College. I have been playing softball since I was four years old and throughout those years, you can imagine coaches come and go. Over those years, not not one of my coaches could ever compare to coach David Maddingley. His heart is truly
014in it. He loves the game. He loves the players. and he wants truly the best for each and every single one of his players. During my time at Eisenhower, I served as the captain of the Eisenhower softball team all four years of high school. Over those four years, not only have I watched Coach Mattingley build a team, but also a family. Not only did I serve him as a captain and a player, but also an assistant coach. While coaching beside Coach Mattingley, there is no doubt that he truly enjoys the game and puts unimaginable effort into into every player. I am very disappointed in the treatment of our softball program as well as the treatment of our beloved coach. David has dedicated his whole life to softball whether not whether that be coaching players, recruiting
015players, or just keeping our program alive. In fact, many of our players have joined softball because of his impact. I know there have been concerns with our record and our participation in numbers, but this problem does not only apply to the softball program. Our softball program definitely isn't the best out there, but there isn't another one like it. We should not be focused on our record and instead the environment coach Mattingley has created for these girls. Without David, I don't think Eisenhower would have a softball team at all. An athletic director should be someone who advocates for their coaches instead of shutting them down. Not someone who has forgotten to schedule buses before, scheduled wrong bus times, and has failed to rely important information to coaching staff and has failed to show support to the
016Eisenhower softball team. Thank you. >> First name only, Alexi. >> Last one, Alandra. >> Good evening. My name is Alandre Malaga. I am here to support Coach Mattingley. I'm entering my junior year at Eisenhower High School and have known Coach Mattingley since seventh grade. I have had the pleasure to have had him all my years of playing softball. He welcomed me with open arms even though I was new and has always supported me. Coach has made a huge positive impact on our team, not just as a softball coach, but as a mentor, a role model. He treats every every player like we're his own daughters and genuinely cares about us as people, not just athletes. He's always had he's always fair when making decisions and gives everyone an equal chance to improve and contribute to
017the team. Personally, there were times when I was struggling with my mental health and coach was someone I could count on for support and encouragement. He created an environment where I felt safe and valued and motivated to keep going. I know I'm not the only player who feels this way. Coach has helped build our confidence, teamwork, and character both on and off the field. He supports us through our successes and our mistakes, teaching us important life lessons alongside the game. His kindness, fairness, and dedication have had a lasting positive impact on our team. And losing him would mean losing someone who has made a real difference in the lives of many players. I'll hope I hope you'll reconsider not only his record as a coach, but also the positive influence he has had on the
018students he works with every day. Thank you for giving us this opportunity to voice our opinion on the subject, and thank you for your time. >> Thank you. >> Okay. Uh thank you, the board of education. Thanks each and every one of you for your thoughts and comments tonight. Uh we truly appreciate the input. Uh we'll move on to board discussion. Is there are there any items that the board would like to bring forward at this point in time? >> Um just one clarific clarification question and the second uh and then something about before and afterare but the first is uh for schedule B employees uh those will come through personal action items and those are decisions made at the building level or >> at the building level and it's based on uh contract language.
019>> Okay. And then the second one is uh is there a status to the facilities use agreement with champions? >> Uh actually we sent a final uh red line to them today and we're hoping to have an answer by the end of the week. >> Okay. Any other comments? Okay. Seeing none, uh we'll move on to our consent items. Does anyone want any item pulled from the consent agenda? Do we have a recommendation for the consent agenda? >> I recommend the board of education approve the consent items as presented which includes A. Minutes open close meetings May 26, 2026. B freedom of information report C. Bills D. Annual renewal agreement sorry D. Annual renewal agreement with P school for the 2026 2027 school year. E resolution authorizing the release of district technology. >> Have a
020motion. >> So move. >> Need a second. Any discussion? >> Miss Bradford. >> Dr. Laorenson. >> Hi. >> Mr. Hail. >> Hi. >> Mr. Reynolds. Hi. >> Mr. Joiner. Hi. >> Mr. Clevener. Hi. >> And Mr. Wetszel. I >> six I zero nay. One absent. Motion carried. >> Okay. We'll now move on to our roll call action items. Do we have a recommendation on a consideration and action on a possible suspension and or termination of an administrative support employee? >> Yes. I recommend the board of education approve the termination of administrative support employee Natasha Hamilton effective Wednesday June 10th, 2026 as presented. >> Have a motion. >> So move. >> Second. >> Any discussion? >> Miss Bradford. >> Mr. Clevener. >> I. >> Dr. Loren. >> Hi. Mr. Wetzel. >> I >> Mr. Joiner >>
021abstain. >> Mr. Hail >> I. >> And Mr. Reynolds >> I have five I zero nay. One absent, one abstain. Motion carried. >> Okay. Do we have a recommendation for a release and settlement agreement? >> Yes. I recommend the board of education approve the release and settlement agreement as presented. Do I >> have a motion? So move. >> Second. >> Any discussion? Miss Bradford, >> Mr. Reynolds. Hi, >> Mr. Hail. Hi, >> Mr. Wetszel. Hi, >> Mr. Clevenger. Hi, >> Mr. Joiner. Hi, and Dr. Lorenson. Hi. Six eyes, zero nay, one absent. Motion carried. >> Do we have a recommendation for the appointment of a treasurer over all district funds, Min Piatt special education district funds, student activity funds, and fiduciary funds effective July 1st, 2026? >> Yes. Yes. I recommend a board of education
022approve the appointment of Thomas Osborne as a treasurer over all district funds making PAZ special education district funds, student activity funds, and fidiciary funds effective July 1, 2026 as presented. Do >> I have a motion? >> So move. >> Second. >> Any discussion? Miss Bradford. >> Mr. Wetzel. >> I. >> Mr. Joiner. >> Hi. >> Mr. Reynolds. >> Hi. >> Dr. Laorenson. Hi. >> Mr. Cleger. Hi. And Mr. Hail. I >> six I zero nay one absent. Motion carried. >> Do we have a recommendation for the personnel action items? >> Yes. I recommend the board of education approve the personnel action items listed in the memo from Monica Wilks, director of human resources and the human resources department as presented. >> Have a motion. >> So move. >> Second. >> Any discussion? Miss Bradford. >>
023Mr. Wetszel. >> Hi. >> Mr. Joiner. Hi. >> Mr. Cleger. Hi. >> Dr. Lorenson. Hi. >> Mr. Hail. Hi. And Mr. Reynolds. I >> 6 I zero nay one absent. Motion carried. >> Do we have a recommendation for the employment of an assistant superintendent of teaching and learning? >> Yes. I recommend the board of education approve the employment of Dr. Nicole Corey Mson. Did I say that right? Yes. In the position of assistant superintendent of teaching and learning as presented. >> Do I have a motion? >> So move. >> Second. >> Discussion. >> Miss Bradford. >> Mr. Joiner. >> I. >> Dr. Lorenson. >> Hi, >> Mr. Reynolds. >> Hi, >> Mr. Hail. >> I >> Mr. Cleger, >> I >> and Mr. Wetszel, >> I >> 6 I zero Nate, one absent. Motion carried.
024>> I believe Dr. Mson's with us tonight. >> Congratulations. >> Thank you. Well, good evening, President Clevenger, Superintendent Dr. Clark, Superintendent Dr. Moody, and members of the board. Thank you so much for this incredible opportunity to serve as your next assistant superintendent for teaching and learning here in Decar public schools. I am so honored to begin my 28th year in education here in Decar. Um I've spent most of my career serving the students and the staff of Puria Public Schools. Um over the past 24 years, I've served as an administrator in a number of different roles from primary school principal to executive director of a middle and high school charter school, uh executive director of leadership for a national organization, Edison Learning, coaching principles and school leadership teams, served as an executive director of curriculum
025instruction. And the last eight years, I've worked at uh Poria Public Schools as executive director of schools. So, I'm really excited to begin collaborating with um the amazing educators you have here in Decator public schools and to be a part of the next phase of excellence in Decator as we build towards that roadmap 2030. I look forward to partnering with each of you to build on the great work that's already being done here and take this district to even higher levels of success. So, thank you again for this really wonderful opportunity and I can't wait to get started. >> Thank you. >> We look forward to it. >> Okay. Do we have a recommendation for the employment of an assistant principal at Eisenhower High School? >> Yes. I recommend the board of education approve the
026employment of Jessica Mayor as an assistant principal at Eisenhower High School as presented. Do >> I have a motion? >> So, move. Second >> discussion >> Miss Bradford >> Mr. Hail I >> Mr. Reynolds hi >> Mr. Joiner >> hi >> Dr. Lorenson hi >> Mr. Wetzel I >> and Mr. Cleger >> I. >> 6 I zero nay one absent. Motion carried. >> I believe Miss Meyer's here tonight as well. >> Congratulations. >> Wrote it down because I wanted to make sure I got it right when I got up here. Um, good evening. I would like to thank the board and Dr. Clark um for this opportunity and for the confidence you have placed in me. I am truly honored and excited to be an assistant principal at Eisenhower High School. While I'm excited about
027this new chapter, leaving Muffley is not easy. It has been my home for 11 years. Muffley has been more than just a workplace. It has been my family. Muffley has helped shape me both personally and professionally. And I will always be grateful, sorry, for the relationships and experiences I have had as a Mustang. At Mley, we say once a Mustang, always a Mustang. As I begin this next journey, that will always be true. The relationships and values I gained there will stay with me as I join the Eisenhower community. I look forward to working with Dr. Rodriguez and the admin team over there at Eisenhower. Thank you again for this opportunity. I appreciate it. >> Thank you. Do we have a recommendation for the July 1st, 2026 through June 30th, 2029 wage scale agreement between
028the Decar Public School District 61 Board of Education and the Service Employees International Union Local number 73, maintenance B team? >> Yes. So, I recommend the board approve the July 1, 2026 through June 30th, 2029 way scale agreement between Decatur Public School District number 61, Board of Education, and the Service Employees International Union Local number 73, Maintenance B team as presented. Do >> I have a motion? >> So, move second. >> Any discussion? >> Miss Bradford. >> Mr. Wel, >> I >> Mr. Hail. >> Hi, >> Mr. Reynolds. >> Hi, >> Dr. Laoren. I >> Mr. Clevener and Mr. Joiner I >> 6 I zero nay one absent. Motion carried. >> Do we have a recommendation for the read 180 math 180 renewals? >> Yes. I recommend a board of education approve the read 180
029math 180 renewals as presented. Do >> I have a motion? >> So move. >> Second. >> Any discussion? >> Miss Bradford. >> Dr. Loren. Hi. >> Mr. Cleger. >> Hi. >> Mr. Joiner. >> Hi. >> Mr. Reynolds. I >> Mr. Hail >> I >> and Mr. Wetzel >> I >> 6 I zate one absent. Motion carried. >> Do we have a recommendation for the seven mindsets renewal? >> Yes. I recommend the board of education approve the seven mindsets renewal as presented. >> A motion. >> So move. >> Second. >> Any discussion? >> Miss Bradford. >> Mr. Wetszel. >> I >> Mr. Joiner. Hi. >> Mr. Cleger. Hi. >> Dr. Lorenson. Hi. >> Mr. Reynolds. Hi. And Mr. Hail. >> Hi. >> Six. I zero nay, one absent. Motion carried. >> Do we have a recommendation
030for the repavement of the parking lot for making pi at special education special education learning academy sila? >> Yes. I recommend the board of education approve the repayment of the parking lot for making PA special education special education learning academy sila as presented. Do >> I have a motion? >> So move. >> Second. >> Any discussion? Where exactly is that location? >> What's the address for CEO >> Virgin? >> Say it again. >> Off of the Garfield. Off Garfield. >> Gotcha. Okay. >> The old Harris building. Thank you. The old Harris building. >> Miss Bradford. >> Mr. Clevenger. >> Hi. >> Mr. Reynolds. >> Hi. >> Mr. Hail. >> Hi. >> Mr. Wetszel. >> Hi. >> Mr. Joiner. >> Hi. >> And Dr. Laoren. >> Hi. >> 6 I zero nay. One absent. Motion carried.
031>> Do we have a recommendation for the middle school parent student guide and high school athletic director policy/handbook for the 2026 2027 school year? >> Yes. I recommend the board of education approve the middle school parent student guide and high school athletic director policy handbook for the 2627 school year as presented. Do >> I have a motion? >> So move. Second. >> Any discussion? Miss Bradford, >> Mr. Joiner. Hi, >> Mr. Cleger. Hi, >> Mr. Reynolds. Hi, >> Dr. Lorenson. Hi, >> Mr. Hail. Hi, and Mr. Wetzel. Hi, >> Six. Zero NA1 absent. Motion carried. >> Do we have a recommendation for the student code of conduct and parent handbook for the 2026 2027 school year? >> Yes. I recommend the board of education approve the student code of conduct and parent handbook for the
03226-27 school year as presented. Do >> I have a motion? >> So, move. Second. >> Any discussion? >> Miss Bradford. >> Mr. Reynolds. >> Hi. >> Mrs. Mr. Hail. >> Hi. >> Mr. Wetszel. >> Hi. >> Mr. Clevenger. Hi. >> Mr. Joiner. Hi. >> And Dr. Laorenson. Hi. >> Six eyes. Zero nay. One absent. Motion carried. >> Do we have a recommendation for the crowd strike renewal? >> Yes. I recommend the board of education approve the crowd strike renewal as presented. >> A motion. So move. >> Second. Any discussion? >> Miss Bradford. >> Mr. Hail. >> Hi. >> Mr. Cleer. >> Hi. >> Mr. Wetszel. >> I. >> Dr. Lorenson. >> Hi. >> Mr. Reynolds. Hi. >> And Mr. Joiner. >> I. >> 6 I. Zero. Nay. One absent. Motion carried. >> Do we have
033a recommendation for the Microsoft licensing renewal? >> Yes. I recommend the board of education approve the Microsoft licensing renewal as presented. >> Motion. So move >> second >> discussion. It's a really good price. >> Oh, good. >> Yes, absolutely. >> Miss Bradford, >> Dr. Laorenson. >> Hi, >> Mr. Hail. >> Hi, >> Mr. Reynolds. >> Hi, >> Mr. Joiner. >> Hi, >> Mr. Clevener. Hi. >> And Mr. Wetszel. >> I >> 6 I zero Nate. One absent. Motion carried. >> Thank you. Some important dates. The date should be hitting the screen. Uh June 19th is our June Junth holiday. The district offices are closed that day. Uh please note again the Kyle administration building summer hours will be 8:00 a.m. to 4:30, Monday through Thursday, June 1st, 2026 through July 31st, 2026. Kyle, the Kyle
034building will be closed every Thursday, every Friday, I'm sorry, for the public. Kyle building will reopen on Fridays to the public the week of August 3rd, 2026. Public portion of the next regular meeting of the board of education will be 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 23rd, 2026 at the Kyle Administrative Building. Do we have a motion to adjurnn? >> So move. >> Second. >> All in favor signify by saying I. >> I. >> Those opposed. We stand.