Niles Elementary School District 71
Minutes
Regular Session
Date and Time
Tuesday February 17, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Location
Media Center
Directors Present
Dexi Karabatsos, Georgia Chronopoulos, Kenny Krueger, Matt Glancy, Victoria Luz
Directors Absent
Jackie Jaime, Matthew Holbrook
Guests Present
Debra Jordan, Erica Smolinski, John Kosirog, John Kosirog, Katie Russ, Ken Kaufhold, Laura Guarraci
I. Opening Items
A.
Roll Call and Pledge of Allegiance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
Matt Glancy called a meeting of the board of directors of Niles Elementary School District 71 to order on Tuesday Feb 17, 2026 at 7:02 PM.
II. Closed Session
A.
Closed Session
- Closed Session for the Discussion of minutes of the meetings lawfully closed under the Open Meetings Act as described by 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2).
- Consider the appointment, employment, compensation, performance, or dismissal of specificemployees of the District 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(9).
- Student disciplinary cases as described by 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(9).
III. Acknowledging Communications to the Board of Education
A.
Communications
There were flyers form the ISBA.
IV. Consent Agenda
A.
Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda
Matt Glancy made a motion to approve the minutes from Regular Session on 01-20-26.
Kenny Krueger seconded the motion.
The Minutes of the Finance Committee and the Consent Agenda were also approved with this vote.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Dexi Karabatsos |
Aye
|
| Jackie Jaime |
Absent
|
| Kenny Krueger |
Aye
|
| Matthew Holbrook |
Absent
|
| Victoria Luz |
Aye
|
| Georgia Chronopoulos |
Aye
|
| Matt Glancy |
Aye
|
V. Discussion and Action Items
A.
Motion to Approve Accounts Payable
Kenny Krueger made a motion to approve Accounts Payable in the amount of $167,283.66.
Matt Glancy seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Matthew Holbrook |
Absent
|
| Dexi Karabatsos |
Aye
|
| Kenny Krueger |
Aye
|
| Matt Glancy |
Aye
|
| Victoria Luz |
Aye
|
| Jackie Jaime |
Absent
|
| Georgia Chronopoulos |
Aye
|
B.
Approval of a safety IGA between the Village of Niles, School Districts 63, 64 and 71
Kenny Krueger made a motion to to approve the safety IGA between the Village of Niles and School Districts 63,64, and 71.
Matt Glancy seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Matt Glancy |
Aye
|
| Georgia Chronopoulos |
Aye
|
| Kenny Krueger |
Aye
|
| Jackie Jaime |
Absent
|
| Matthew Holbrook |
Absent
|
| Dexi Karabatsos |
Aye
|
| Victoria Luz |
Aye
|
VI. Informational Items
A.
NTDSE Report
Attending member was absent from meeting.
VII. Superintendent's Report
A.
Building Update
Dr. Kosirog gave an update on the soffits & overhangs.
B.
Wellness Initiatives Updates
The wellness incentives were presented to the Board.
C.
FY25 Audit & Late Tax Payments
D.
District Enrollment
E.
FOIA Requests
VIII. Administrative Report
A.
Admin Report
Advancing Learning and Innovation
- ACCESS Testing for English Learning Students
- PLC Leadership
Fostering Safe and Healthy Learning Environments
- February Parent/Teacher Conferences
- Author Visit
- Illinois Principals Association Honor Breakfast
- Athletic/Extracurricular Update
- PBIS
IX. Public Comment
A.
Public
In Attendance: Kate Ranalli, Athina Younan & Aseel Yunan, all employees.
X. 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 7:56 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Matt Glancy