Niles Elementary School District 71
Minutes
Regular Session
Date and Time
Tuesday November 18, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Location
Media Center
Directors Present
Dexi Karabatsos, Georgia Chronopoulos, Jackie Jaime, Kenny Krueger, Matt Glancy, Matthew Holbrook, Victoria Luz
Directors Absent
None
Guests Present
Debra Jordan, Erica Smolinski, John Kosirog, Katie Russ, Ken Kaufhold, Laura Guarraci
I. Opening Items
A.
Roll Call and Pledge of Allegiance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
Matthew Holbrook called a meeting of the board of directors of Niles Elementary School District 71 to order on Tuesday Nov 18, 2025 at 7:10 PM.
II. Consent Agenda
A.
Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda
Matt Glancy made a motion to approve the minutes from Regular Session on 10-21-25.
Matthew Holbrook seconded the motion.
Minutes Approved Along with Consent Agenda.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Matthew Holbrook |
Aye
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| Georgia Chronopoulos |
Aye
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| Matt Glancy |
Aye
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| Dexi Karabatsos |
Aye
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| Jackie Jaime |
Aye
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| Kenny Krueger |
Aye
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| Victoria Luz |
Aye
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III. Discussion and Action Items
A.
Motion to Approve Accounts Payable
Matt Glancy made a motion to Approve Accounts Payable in the amount of $200,784.49.
Kenny Krueger seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Matthew Holbrook |
Aye
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| Kenny Krueger |
Aye
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| Jackie Jaime |
Aye
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| Victoria Luz |
Aye
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| Dexi Karabatsos |
Aye
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| Matt Glancy |
Aye
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| Georgia Chronopoulos |
Aye
|
B.
Motion to Approve the Resolution Authorizing Participation in Property Tax Proceedings
Matt Glancy made a motion to to Approve the Resolution Authorizing Participation in Property Tax Proceedings.
Kenny Krueger seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Matt Glancy |
Aye
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| Jackie Jaime |
Aye
|
| Kenny Krueger |
Aye
|
| Victoria Luz |
Aye
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| Dexi Karabatsos |
Aye
|
| Matthew Holbrook |
Aye
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| Georgia Chronopoulos |
Aye
|
C.
Motion to Approve Safe Educational Environment Resolution
Matt Glancy made a motion to Approve Safe Educational Environment Resolution.
Kenny Krueger seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Victoria Luz |
Aye
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| Matt Glancy |
Aye
|
| Matthew Holbrook |
Aye
|
| Kenny Krueger |
Aye
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| Georgia Chronopoulos |
Aye
|
| Jackie Jaime |
Aye
|
| Dexi Karabatsos |
Aye
|
D.
Approval of the 2025-2026 CAIP Program
Matt Glancy made a motion to Approve of the 2025-2026 CAIP Program.
Kenny Krueger seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Victoria Luz |
Aye
|
| Dexi Karabatsos |
Aye
|
| Georgia Chronopoulos |
Aye
|
| Matt Glancy |
Aye
|
| Matthew Holbrook |
Aye
|
| Kenny Krueger |
Aye
|
| Jackie Jaime |
Aye
|
E.
First Reading of Board Policies
IV. Informational Items
A.
NTDSE Report
Member Holbrook attended the meeting this month.
V. Administrative Report
A.
Admin Report
Advancing Learning and Innovation
- PLC Leadership
- Parent/Teacher Conferences
- Preschool For All Earns GOLD
Fostering Safe and Healthy Learning Environments
- 5th grade science family event
- PTA’s Book Fair and Holiday Shop
- Athletic/Extracurricular Update
- PBIS
- Healthy Snack
VI. Superintendent's Report
A.
Building Update
1. Soffits & Overhangs Update
B.
Safety Program
1. Safety Committee Meeting Review
C.
District Enrollment
D.
FOIA Requests
There were none.
VII. Public Comment
A.
In attendance
Michelle Baum, Teacher
Jonathan Carr, Parent
Ticia Ashcroft, Parent
Anela Hrnic, Parent
Jonathan Carr and Anela Hrnic addressed the Board with several concerns.
VIII. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 8:25 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Matthew Holbrook
There was a first reading of Board Policies.