Mt. Pulaski CUSD #23
Mt. Pulaski CUSD 23 School Board Meeting
Mt. Pulaski High School Learning Center
206 S. Spring St.
Mount Pulaski, IL 62548
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Executive Session 6:00pm, Regular Meeting 7:00pm
AGENDA
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. Executive Session-(1) The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees
IV. Pledge of Allegiance
V. Recognition of Public
VI. Good News!
A. Hilltopper Medallion-Ralph Allen
B. MPHS Girls Basketball Team
C. Senior of the Month-Luke Martin
D. Student Athlete of the Month-Preston Cowan
VII. Adoption of Consent Agenda
A. Approve Payment of Bills
B. Approve Sales Tax Revenue Report-$49,435.97
C. Approve February 17, 2026 Board Meeting Minutes
D. Approve February 17, 2026 Executive Session Meeting Minutes
E. Approve March 3, 2026 Special Meeting Minutes
F. Approve March 9, 2026 Special Meeting Minutes
G. Approve IHSA Membership Renewal for 2026-2027
VIII. Reports
A. High School Principal
B. Grade School Principal
C. Curriculum Director
D. Activities Director
IX. Unfinished Business
A. Debrief of March 3, 2026 Special Board Meeting
B. Approve 2nd Reading of PRESS Policy 7:40
C. Adopt PRESS Policy 7:40
D. Approve Agreement Hosting Co-op with Mt. Pulaski Zion Lutheran for JH Cheer, JH Baseball, JH Girls Basketball & JH Volleyball for 2026-2027 and 2027-2028
X. New Business
A. Discussion of SRO Intergovernmental Agreement Extension
B. Discussion of Proposed MPHS Student Handbook Changes
C. Discussion of Proposed MPGS Student Handbook Changes
D. Discussion of Athletic Code of Conduct Nexus Clarification
E. Discussion of Soffit & Fascia Repairs at MPHS
F. Approve Calendar for SY 2026-2027
G. Approve Personnel Report
1. Accept Resignation of Hannah Smith as MPHS Special Education Teacher
2. Accept Resignation of Carly Powell as MPHS Spirit Squad Sponsor
3. Approve Termination of Employee 2026-1
4. Approve Termination of Employee 2026-2
5. Approve Gracie Becker as MPGS Paraprofessional
6. Approve Gracie Becker as MPGS Art Teacher for SY26-27
7. Grant Accelerated Tenure to Hannah Cameron
8. Grant Accelerated Tenure to Tricia Campbell
9. Grant Accelerated Tenure to Allison Duffy
10. Grant Acclerated Tenure to Val Hauge
11. Grant Accelerated Tenure to Nikki Wright
12. Grant Tenure to Katie Gisinger
13. Grant Tenure to Jackie Hagan
14. Grant Tenure to Mackenzy Payne
15. Approve Beth Guy as MPGS & MPHS Track Volunteer Assistant Coach
XI. Items of Information
XII. Adjournment