36 Academic Committee Meeting Thu, August 3, 2023 – Thu, August 3, 2023 <b>Board of Education Committee Meetings and Agendas</b><br><span>Public notice of board of education committee meetings and their corresponding agendas are published in<span> </span></span><a href=https://go.boarddocs.com/il/hinsdale86/Board.nsf/Public><u><u>BoardDocs</u></u></a><span> 48 hours prior to the start of the meeting.</span><br><br><b>Public Participation at Board Committee Meetings</b><br><span>At each board of education committee meeting, members of the public and district employees will be given time during audience communication to comment on or ask questions of the group. Audience communication will be conducted in accordance with<span> </span></span><a href=https://www.boardpolicyonline.com/?b=hinsdale_86&s=926017><u><u>policy 2:230 (Public Participation at Board of Education Meetings and Petitions to the Board)</u></u></a><span>. Anyone who wishes to address the committee during audience communication must sign up to speak prior to the meeting being called to order.</span><br><br><b>Contact</b><br><span>Debra Kedrowski</span><br><span>Phone: 630-655-6108</span><br><span>Email:<span> </span></span><a href=mailto:[email protected]><u><u>[email protected]</u></u></a> Policy Committee Meeting Mon, August 7, 2023 – Mon, August 7, 2023 <b>Board of Education Committee Meetings and Agendas</b><br>Public notice of board of education committee meetings and their corresponding agendas are published in <a href=https://go.boarddocs.com/il/hinsdale86/Board.nsf/Public>BoardDocs</a> 48 hours prior to the start of the meeting.<br><br><b>Public Participation at Board Committee Meetings</b><br>At each board of education committee meeting, members of the public and district employees will be given time during audience communication to comment on or ask questions of the group. Audience communication will be conducted in accordance with <a href=https://www.boardpolicyonline.com/?b=hinsdale_86&s=926017>policy 2:230 (Public Participation at Board of Education Meetings and Petitions to the Board)</a>. Anyone who wishes to address the committee during audience communication must sign up to speak prior to the meeting being called to order.<br><br><b>Contact</b><br>Debra Kedrowski<br>Phone: 630-655-6108<br>Email: <a href=mailto:[email protected]>[email protected]</a> Board of Education – Committee of the Whole Meeting Thu, August 10, 2023 – Fri, August 11, 2023 <b>Board of Education Meetings and Agendas</b><br>Public notice of board of education meetings and their corresponding agendas are published in <a href=https://go.boarddocs.com/il/hinsdale86/Board.nsf/Public><u><u>BoardDocs</u></u></a> 72 hours prior to the meeting. First Look, which is a high-level preview of the upcoming board meeting, is distributed once the meeting is posted. Board Briefs, which features a summary of the committee of the whole or regular action meetings, is typically released the day after those meetings occur. <br><br><b>Board Meeting Start Time</b><br>Board of education meetings are typically called to order at 6 p.m. However, the start time may be adjusted should the board need to discuss issues or items in closed session. In those instances, the board will adjourn the meeting to closed session immediately after calling it to order, and reconvene in open session when the closed session has concluded.<br><br><b>Public Participation at Board Meetings<br></b>At each regular and special open meeting of the board of education, members of the public and district employees will be given time during audience communication to comment on or ask questions of the board. Audience communication will be conducted in accordance with <a href=https://www.boardpolicyonline.com/?b=hinsdale_86&s=926017><u><u>policy 2:230 (Public Participation at Board of Education Meetings and Petitions to the Board)</u></u></a>. Anyone who wishes to address the board during audience communication must sign up to speak prior to the meeting being called to order. <br><br><b>Contact</b><u></u><u></u><u></u><br><u></u>Debra Kedrowski<br>Phone: 630-655-6108<br>Email: <a href=mailto:[email protected]><u><u>[email protected]</u></u></a> New Educator Orientation Fri, August 11, 2023 – Wed, August 16, 2023 New Educator Orientation Mon, August 14, 2023 – Thu, August 17, 2023 Non-attendance day for students. Cancelled – Finance Committee Meeting Wed, August 16, 2023 – Wed, August 16, 2023 <b>The Finance Committee Meeting Scheduled for August 16 2023 has been rescheduled for August 23 2023 at 9:00 am. </b> Institute Days Thu, August 17, 2023 – Fri, August 18, 2023 Institute Day Thu, August 17, 2023 – Sat, August 19, 2023 <span>Non-attendance day for students. </span> Facilities Committee Meeting Fri, August 18, 2023 – Fri, August 18, 2023 <span><b>Board of Education Committee Meetings and Agendas</b><br>Public notice of board of education committee meetings and their corresponding agendas are published in <a href=https://go.boarddocs.com/il/hinsdale86/Board.nsf/Public>BoardDocs</a> 48 hours prior to the start of the meeting.<br><br><b>Public Participation at Board Committee Meetings</b><br>At each board of education committee meeting, members of the public and district employees will be given time during audience communication to comment on or ask questions of the group. Audience communication will be conducted in accordance with <a href=https://www.boardpolicyonline.com/?b=hinsdale_86&s=926017>policy 2:230 (Public Participation at Board of Education Meetings and Petitions to the Board)</a>. Anyone who wishes to address the committee during audience communication must sign up to speak prior to the meeting being called to order.<br><br><b>Contact</b><br>Debra Kedrowski<br>Phone: 630-655-6108<br>Email: <a href=mailto:[email protected]>[email protected]</a></span> School year begins Mon, August 21, 2023 First Day of School Mon, August 21, 2023 – Tue, August 22, 2023 Finance Committee Meeting Wed, August 23, 2023 – Wed, August 23, 2023 <b>Board of Education Committee Meetings and Agendas</b><br>Public notice of board of education committee meetings and their corresponding agendas are published in <a href=https://go.boarddocs.com/il/hinsdale86/Board.nsf/Public><u><u><u>BoardDocs</u></u></u></a> 48 hours prior to the start of the meeting.<br><br><b>Public Participation at Board Committee Meetings</b><br>At each board of education committee meeting, members of the public and district employees will be given time during audience communication to comment on or ask questions of the group. Audience communication will be conducted in accordance with <a href=https://www.boardpolicyonline.com/?b=hinsdale_86&s=926017><u><u><u>policy 2:230 (Public Participation at Board of Education Meetings and Petitions to the Board)</u></u></u></a>. Anyone who wishes to address the committee during audience communication must sign up to speak prior to the meeting being called to order.<br><br><b>Contact</b><br>Debra Kedrowski<br>Phone: 630-655-6108<br>Email: <a href=mailto:[email protected]><u><u><u>[email protected]</u></u></u></a> Board of Education – Regular Action Meeting Thu, August 24, 2023 – Fri, August 25, 2023 <span><b>Board of Education Meetings and Agendas</b><br>Public notice of board of education meetings and their corresponding agendas are published in <a href=https://go.boarddocs.com/il/hinsdale86/Board.nsf/Public><u><u>BoardDocs</u></u></a> 72 hours prior to the meeting. First Look, which is a high-level preview of the upcoming board meeting, is distributed once the meeting is posted. Board Briefs, which features a summary of the committee of the whole or regular action meetings, is typically released the day after those meetings occur. <br><br><b>Board Meeting Start Time</b><br>Board of education meetings are typically called to order at 6 p.m. However, the start time may be adjusted should the board need to discuss issues or items in closed session. In those instances, the board will adjourn the meeting to closed session immediately after calling it to order, and reconvene in open session when the closed session has concluded.<br><br><b>Public Participation at Board Meetings<br></b>At each regular and special open meeting of the board of education, members of the public and district employees will be given time during audience communication to comment on or ask questions of the board. Audience communication will be conducted in accordance with <a href=https://www.boardpolicyonline.com/?b=hinsdale_86&s=926017><u><u>policy 2:230 (Public Participation at Board of Education Meetings and Petitions to the Board)</u></u></a>. Anyone who wishes to address the board during audience communication must sign up to speak prior to the meeting being called to order. <br><br><b>Contact</b><u></u><u></u><u></u><br><u></u>Debra Kedrowski<br>Phone: 630-655-6108<br>Email: <a href=mailto:[email protected]><u><u>[email protected]</u></u></a></span> Early Release Wednesday Wed, August 30, 2023 – Wed, August 30, 2023 <span>Students will dismiss for the day at 1:55 p.m.</span> Holiday Mon, September 4, 2023 Labor Day Labor Day – No School Mon, September 4, 2023 – Tue, September 5, 2023 <span>This will be a non-attendance day for students and staff.</span> Cancelled – HR Committee Meeting Tue, September 5, 2023 – Tue, September 5, 2023 Early Release Wednesdays Wed, September 6, 2023 – Wed, December 13, 2023 Student Dismissal – 1:55 pm Early Release Wednesday Wed, September 6, 2023 – Wed, September 6, 2023 <span>Students will dismiss for the day at 1:55 p.m.</span> Building Collaboration Thu, September 7, 2023 2:15 – 3:15 pm Curriculum Night Thu, September 7, 2023 – Fri, September 8, 2023 Cancelled – Academic Committee Meeting Thu, September 7, 2023 – Thu, September 7, 2023 Academic Committee Meeting Mon, September 11, 2023 – Mon, September 11, 2023 <span><span><span><span><b>Board of Education Committee Meetings and Agendas</b><br>Public notice of board of education committee meetings and their corresponding agendas are published in <a href=https://go.boarddocs.com/il/hinsdale86/Board.nsf/Public>BoardDocs</a> 48 hours prior to the start of the meeting.<br><br><b>Public Participation at Board Committee Meetings</b><br>At each board of education committee meeting, members of the public and district employees will be given time during audience communication to comment on or ask questions of the group. Audience communication will be conducted in accordance with <a href=https://www.boardpolicyonline.com/?b=hinsdale_86&s=926017>policy 2:230 (Public Participation at Board of Education Meetings and Petitions to the Board)</a>. Anyone who wishes to address the committee during audience communication must sign up to speak prior to the meeting being called to order.<br><br><b>Contact</b><br>Debra Kedrowski<br>Phone: 630-655-6108<br>Email: <a href=mailto:[email protected]>[email protected]</a></span></span></span></span> Cancelled – Policy Committee Meeting Mon, September 11, 2023 – Mon, September 11, 2023 Early Release Wednesday Wed, September 13, 2023 – Wed, September 13, 2023 Students will dismiss for the day at 1:55 p.m. Board of Education – Committee of the Whole Meeting Thu, September 14, 2023 – Fri, September 15, 2023 <span><b>Board of Education Meetings and Agendas</b><br>Public notice of board of education meetings and their corresponding agendas are published in <a href=https://go.boarddocs.com/il/hinsdale86/Board.nsf/Public><u><u>BoardDocs</u></u></a> 72 hours prior to the meeting. First Look, which is a high-level preview of the upcoming board meeting, is distributed once the meeting is posted. Board Briefs, which features a summary of the committee of the whole or regular action meetings, is typically released the day after those meetings occur. <br><br><b>Board Meeting Start Time</b><br>Board of education meetings are typically called to order at 6 p.m. However, the start time may be adjusted should the board need to discuss issues or items in closed session. In those instances, the board will adjourn the meeting to closed session immediately after calling it to order, and reconvene in open session when the closed session has concluded.<br><br><b>Public Participation at Board Meetings<br></b>At each regular and special open meeting of the board of education, members of the public and district employees will be given time during audience communication to comment on or ask questions of the board. Audience communication will be conducted in accordance with <a href=https://www.boardpolicyonline.com/?b=hinsdale_86&s=926017><u><u>policy 2:230 (Public Participation at Board of Education Meetings and Petitions to the Board)</u></u></a>. Anyone who wishes to address the board during audience communication must sign up to speak prior to the meeting being called to order. <br><br><b>Contact</b><u></u><u></u><u></u><br><u></u>Debra Kedrowski<br>Phone: 630-655-6108<br>Email: <a href=mailto:[email protected]><u><u>[email protected]</u></u></a></span> Policy Committee Meeting – Canceled Mon, September 18, 2023 – Mon, September 18, 2023 <span><span>The Policy Committee meeting scheduled for Sept. 18 has been canceled. The committee’s next meeting will be on Oct. 2. <b><br></b></span></span><br><span><span><b> </b></span></span><br><span><span><b>Board of Education Committee Meetings and Agendas</b><br>Public notice of board of education committee meetings and their corresponding agendas are published in <a href=https://go.boarddocs.com/il/hinsdale86/Board.nsf/Public>BoardDocs</a> 48 hours prior to the start of the meeting.<br><br><b>Public Participation at Board Committee Meetings</b><br>At each board of education committee meeting, members of the public and district employees will be given time during audience communication to comment on or ask questions of the group. Audience communication will be conducted in accordance with <a href=https://www.boardpolicyonline.com/?b=hinsdale_86&s=926017>policy 2:230 (Public Participation at Board of Education Meetings and Petitions to the Board)</a>. Anyone who wishes to address the committee during audience communication must sign up to speak prior to the meeting being called to order.<br><br><b>Contact</b><br>Debra Kedrowski<br>Phone: 630-655-6108<br>Email: <a href=mailto:[email protected]>[email protected]</a></span></span> Special District 86 Board of Education Meeting Mon, September 18, 2023 – Tue, September 19, 2023 <span>District 86 Administration Building – 5500 S Grant St, Hinsdale, IL</span> Special District 86 Board of Education Meeting – Self-Evaluation Tue, September 19, 2023 – Wed, September 20, 2023 Early Release Wednesday Wed, September 20, 2023 – Wed, September 20, 2023 <span>Students will dismiss for the day at 1:55 p.m.</span> Curriculum Night Thu, September 21, 2023 Facilities Committee Meeting Fri, September 22, 2023 – Fri, September 22, 2023 <span><span><b>Board of Education Committee Meetings and Agendas</b><br>Public notice of board of education committee meetings and their corresponding agendas are published in <a href=https://go.boarddocs.com/il/hinsdale86/Board.nsf/Public>BoardDocs</a> 48 hours prior to the start of the meeting.<br><br><b>Public Participation at Board Committee Meetings</b><br>At each board of education committee meeting, members of the public and district employees will be given time during audience communication to comment on or ask questions of the group. Audience communication will be conducted in accordance with <a href=https://www.boardpolicyonline.com/?b=hinsdale_86&s=926017>policy 2:230 (Public Participation at Board of Education Meetings and Petitions to the Board)</a>. Anyone who wishes to address the committee during audience communication must sign up to speak prior to the meeting being called to order.<br><br><b>Contact</b><br>Debra Kedrowski<br>Phone: 630-655-6108<br>Email: <a href=mailto:[email protected]>[email protected]</a></span></span> Finance Committee Meeting – Rescheduled Mon, September 25, 2023 – Mon, September 25, 2023 <span><b>Board of Education Committee Meetings and Agendas</b><br>Public notice of board of education committee meetings and their corresponding agendas are published in <a href=https://go.boarddocs.com/il/hinsdale86/Board.nsf/Public><u><u>BoardDocs</u></u></a> 48 hours prior to the start of the meeting.<br><br><b>Public Participation at Board Committee Meetings</b><br>At each board of education committee meeting, members of the public and district employees will be given time during audience communication to comment on or ask questions of the group. Audience communication will be conducted in accordance with <a href=https://www.boardpolicyonline.com/?b=hinsdale_86&s=926017><u><u>policy 2:230 (Public Participation at Board of Education Meetings and Petitions to the Board)</u></u></a>. Anyone who wishes to address the committee during audience communication must sign up to speak prior to the meeting being called to order.<br><br><b>Contact</b><br>Debra Kedrowski<br>Phone: 630-655-6108<br>Email: <a href=mailto:[email protected]><u><u>[email protected]</u></u></a></span> Early Release Wednesday Wed, September 27, 2023 – Wed, September 27, 2023 <span>Students will dismiss for the day at 1:55 p.m.</span> Open Forum – District 86 Superintendent Search Thu, September 28, 2023 – Thu, September 28, 2023 District 86 is partnering with School Exec Connect to conduct a search for the district’s new superintendent. As part of this search, we are asking for help with the development of a profile that will be used to identify strong candidates for the position. There are a couple ways the community can assist us with this important endeavor. <br><br><b>Open Forums</b><br>Attend the open forum in the library at Hinsdale Central on Sept. 27 and/or the one in the Little Theater at Hinsdale South on Sept. 28. Both forums will begin at 7 p.m. <br><br><b>Survey</b><br>Complete the brief survey found at <a href=https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NBDVPG6>https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NBDVPG6</a> by Oct. 2 at 4 p.m.<br><br>Please visit <a href=https://bit.ly/45ZkPla>https://bit.ly/45ZkPla</a> for the latest information and updates about the search process. Public Hearing – Budget for Fiscal Year 2024 Thu, September 28, 2023 – Fri, September 29, 2023 The next District 86 Board of Education meeting has been rescheduled for Oct. 2 at Hinsdale Central. The agenda and packet of materials for this meeting will be posted on BoardDocs (<a href=https://bit.ly/394u9as)>https://bit.ly/394u9as)</a> and shared via email. The public hearing about the budget for fiscal year 2024 will still take place at Central on Sept. 28. There will also be a second hearing about the budget during the meeting on Oct. 2. Open Forum – District 86 Superintendent Search Fri, September 29, 2023 – Fri, September 29, 2023 <span><span><br>District 86 is partnering with School Exec Connect to conduct a search for the district’s new superintendent. As part of this search, we are asking for help with the development of a profile that will be used to identify strong candidates for the position. There are a couple ways the community can assist us with this important endeavor. <br><br><b>Open Forums</b><br>Attend the open forum in the library at Hinsdale Central on Sept. 27 and/or the one in the Little Theater at Hinsdale South on Sept. 28. Both forums will begin at 7 p.m. <br><br><b>Survey</b><br>Complete the brief survey found at <a href=https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NBDVPG6>https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NBDVPG6</a> by Oct. 2 at 4 p.m.<br><br>Please visit <a href=https://bit.ly/45ZkPla>https://bit.ly/45ZkPla</a> for the latest information and updates about the search process. </span></span> Cancelled – Policy Committee Meeting Mon, October 2, 2023 – Mon, October 2, 2023 <b>The Policy Committee meeting scheduled for October 2 has been canceled. The committee’s next meeting will be on November 6 at 7:00 am. </b> <br><span><b><br></b></span><br><span><b>Board of Education Committee Meetings and Agendas</b></span><br><span>Public notice of board of education committee meetings and their corresponding agendas are published in <a href=https://go.boarddocs.com/il/hinsdale86/Board.nsf/Public>BoardDocs</a> 48 hours prior to the start of the meeting.<br><br><b>Public Participation at Board Committee Meetings</b><br>At each board of education committee meeting, members of the public and district employees will be given time during audience communication to comment on or ask questions of the group. Audience communication will be conducted in accordance with <a href=https://www.boardpolicyonline.com/?b=hinsdale_86&s=926017>policy 2:230 (Public Participation at Board of Education Meetings and Petitions to the Board)</a>. Anyone who wishes to address the committee during audience communication must sign up to speak prior to the meeting being called to order.<br><br><b>Contact</b><br>Debra Kedrowski<br>Phone: 630-655-6108<br>Email: <a href=mailto:[email protected]>[email protected]</a></span> Board of Education – Rescheduled Regular Action Meeting Mon, October 2, 2023 – Tue, October 3, 2023 The next District 86 Board of Education meeting has been rescheduled for Oct. 2 at Hinsdale Central. The agenda and packet of materials for this meeting will be posted on BoardDocs (<a href=https://bit.ly/394u9as)>https://bit.ly/394u9as)</a> and shared via email. The public hearing about the budget for fiscal year 2024 will still take place at Central on Sept. 28. There will also be a second hearing about the budget during the meeting on Oct. 2. <span><span><b><br></b></span></span><br><span><span><b> </b></span></span><br><span><span><b>Board of Education Meetings and Agendas</b><br>Public notice of board of education meetings and their corresponding agendas are published in <a href=https://go.boarddocs.com/il/hinsdale86/Board.nsf/Public><u><u>BoardDocs</u></u></a> 72 hours prior to the meeting. First Look, which is a high-level preview of the upcoming board meeting, is distributed once the meeting is posted. Board Briefs, which features a summary of the committee of the whole or regular action meetings, is typically released the day after those meetings occur. <br><br><b>Board Meeting Start Time</b><br>Board of education meetings are typically called to order at 6 p.m. However, the start time may be adjusted should the board need to discuss issues or items in closed session. In those instances, the board will adjourn the meeting to closed session immediately after calling it to order, and reconvene in open session when the closed session has concluded.<br><br><b>Public Participation at Board Meetings<br></b>At each regular and special open meeting of the board of education, members of the public and district employees will be given time during audience communication to comment on or ask questions of the board. Audience communication will be conducted in accordance with <a href=https://www.boardpolicyonline.com/?b=hinsdale_86&s=926017><u><u>policy 2:230 (Public Participation at Board of Education Meetings and Petitions to the Board)</u></u></a>. Anyone who wishes to address the board during audience communication must sign up to speak prior to the meeting being called to order. <br><br><b>Contact</b><u></u><u></u><u></u><br><u></u>Debra Kedrowski<br>Phone: 630-655-6108<br>Email: <a href=mailto:[email protected]><u><u>[email protected]</u></u></a></span></span> HR Committee Meeting Tue, October 3, 2023 – Tue, October 3, 2023 <span><span><span><b>Board of Education Committee Meetings and Agendas</b><br>Public notice of board of education committee meetings and their corresponding agendas are published in <a href=https://go.boarddocs.com/il/hinsdale86/Board.nsf/Public>BoardDocs</a> 48 hours prior to the start of the meeting.<br><br><b>Public Participation at Board Committee Meetings</b><br>At each board of education committee meeting, members of the public and district employees will be given time during audience communication to comment on or ask questions of the group. Audience communication will be conducted in accordance with <a href=https://www.boardpolicyonline.com/?b=hinsdale_86&s=926017>policy 2:230 (Public Participation at Board of Education Meetings and Petitions to the Board)</a>. Anyone who wishes to address the committee during audience communication must sign up to speak prior to the meeting being called to order.<br><br><b>Contact</b><br>Debra Kedrowski<br>Phone: 630-655-6108<br>Email: <a href=mailto:[email protected]>[email protected]</a></span></span></span> Early Release Wednesday Wed, October 4, 2023 – Wed, October 4, 2023 <span><span>Students will dismiss for the day at 1:55 p.m.</span></span> Fall Conferences Thu, October 5, 2023 – Fri, October 6, 2023 Student Dismissal – 12:35 pm Fall Parent-Teacher Conferences Thu, October 5, 2023 – Fri, October 6, 2023 Students will dismiss for the day at 12:35 p.m. Conferences will be conducted via phone from 1:15-4:15 p.m. and in person from 6-9 p.m. Academic Committee Meeting Thu, October 5, 2023 – Thu, October 5, 2023 <span><span><span><span><span><b>Board of Education Committee Meetings and Agendas</b><br>Public notice of board of education committee meetings and their corresponding agendas are published in <a href=https://go.boarddocs.com/il/hinsdale86/Board.nsf/Public>BoardDocs</a> 48 hours prior to the start of the meeting.<br><br><b>Public Participation at Board Committee Meetings</b><br>At each board of education committee meeting, members of the public and district employees will be given time during audience communication to comment on or ask questions of the group. Audience communication will be conducted in accordance with <a href=https://www.boardpolicyonline.com/?b=hinsdale_86&s=926017>policy 2:230 (Public Participation at Board of Education Meetings and Petitions to the Board)</a>. Anyone who wishes to address the committee during audience communication must sign up to speak prior to the meeting being called to order.<br><br><b>Contact</b><br>Debra Kedrowski<br>Phone: 630-655-6108<br>Email: <a href=mailto:[email protected]>[email protected]</a></span></span></span></span></span> Early Dismissal Fri, October 6, 2023 – Fri, October 6, 2023 Early dismissal for students and teachers. Holiday Mon, October 9, 2023 Columbus/Indigenous Peoples’ Day Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples Day – No School Mon, October 9, 2023 – Tue, October 10, 2023 District Testing Wed, October 11, 2023 PSAT Administration of the PSAT/NMSQT to Sophomores and Juniors Wed, October 11, 2023 – Thu, October 12, 2023 Non-attendance day for freshmen and seniors. Administration of PSAT to Freshmen Thu, October 12, 2023 – Fri, October 13, 2023 Board of Education – Committee of the Whole Meeting Thu, October 12, 2023 – Fri, October 13, 2023 <span><span><b>Board of Education Meetings and Agendas</b><br>Public notice of board of education meetings and their corresponding agendas are published in <a href=https://go.boarddocs.com/il/hinsdale86/Board.nsf/Public><u><u>BoardDocs</u></u></a> 72 hours prior to the meeting. First Look, which is a high-level preview of the upcoming board meeting, is distributed once the meeting is posted. Board Briefs, which features a summary of the committee of the whole or regular action meetings, is typically released the day after those meetings occur. <br><br><b>Board Meeting Start Time</b><br>Board of education meetings are typically called to order at 6 p.m. However, the start time may be adjusted should the board need to discuss issues or items in closed session. In those instances, the board will adjourn the meeting to closed session immediately after calling it to order, and reconvene in open session when the closed session has concluded.<br><br><b>Public Participation at Board Meetings<br></b>At each regular and special open meeting of the board of education, members of the public and district employees will be given time during audience communication to comment on or ask questions of the board. Audience communication will be conducted in accordance with <a href=https://www.boardpolicyonline.com/?b=hinsdale_86&s=926017><u><u>policy 2:230 (Public Participation at Board of Education Meetings and Petitions to the Board)</u></u></a>. Anyone who wishes to address the board during audience communication must sign up to speak prior to the meeting being called to order. <br><br><b>Contact</b><u></u><u></u><u></u><br><u></u>Debra Kedrowski<br>Phone: 630-655-6108<br>Email: <a href=mailto:[email protected]><u><u>[email protected]</u></u></a></span></span> Early Release Wednesday Wed, October 18, 2023 – Wed, October 18, 2023 <span><span>Students will dismiss for the day at 1:55 p.m.</span></span> Finance Committee Meeting Wed, October 18, 2023 – Wed, October 18, 2023 <span><span><b>Board of Education Committee Meetings and Agendas</b><br>Public notice of board of education committee meetings and their corresponding agendas are published in <a href=https://go.boarddocs.com/il/hinsdale86/Board.nsf/Public><u><u>BoardDocs</u></u></a> 48 hours prior to the start of the meeting.<br><br><b>Public Participation at Board Committee Meetings</b><br>At each board of education committee meeting, members of the public and district employees will be given time during audience communication to comment on or ask questions of the group. Audience communication will be conducted in accordance with <a href=https://www.boardpolicyonline.com/?b=hinsdale_86&s=926017><u><u>policy 2:230 (Public Participation at Board of Education Meetings and Petitions to the Board)</u></u></a>. Anyone who wishes to address the committee during audience communication must sign up to speak prior to the meeting being called to order.<br><br><b>Contact</b><br>Debra Kedrowski<br>Phone: 630-655-6108<br>Email: <a href=mailto:[email protected]><u><u>[email protected]</u></u></a></span></span> Facilities Committee Meeting Fri, October 20, 2023 – Fri, October 20, 2023 <span><span><span><b>Board of Education Committee Meetings and Agendas</b><br>Public notice of board of education committee meetings and their corresponding agendas are published in <a href=https://go.boarddocs.com/il/hinsdale86/Board.nsf/Public>BoardDocs</a> 48 hours prior to the start of the meeting.<br><br><b>Public Participation at Board Committee Meetings</b><br>At each board of education committee meeting, members of the public and district employees will be given time during audience communication to comment on or ask questions of the group. Audience communication will be conducted in accordance with <a href=https://www.boardpolicyonline.com/?b=hinsdale_86&s=926017>policy 2:230 (Public Participation at Board of Education Meetings and Petitions to the Board)</a>. Anyone who wishes to address the committee during audience communication must sign up to speak prior to the meeting being called to order.<br><br><b>Contact</b><br>Debra Kedrowski<br>Phone: 630-655-6108<br>Email: <a href=mailto:[email protected]>[email protected]</a></span></span></span> Early Release Wednesday Wed, October 25, 2023 – Wed, October 25, 2023 <span><span>Students will dismiss for the day at 1:55 p.m.</span></span> Board of Education – Regular Action Meeting Thu, October 26, 2023 – Fri, October 27, 2023 <span><span><span><b>Board of Education Meetings and Agendas</b><br>Public notice of board of education meetings and their corresponding agendas are published in <a href=https://go.boarddocs.com/il/hinsdale86/Board.nsf/Public><u><u>BoardDocs</u></u></a> 72 hours prior to the meeting. First Look, which is a high-level preview of the upcoming board meeting, is distributed once the meeting is posted. Board Briefs, which features a summary of the committee of the whole or regular action meetings, is typically released the day after those meetings occur. <br><br><b>Board Meeting Start Time</b><br>Board of education meetings are typically called to order at 6 p.m. However, the start time may be adjusted should the board need to discuss issues or items in closed session. In those instances, the board will adjourn the meeting to closed session immediately after calling it to order, and reconvene in open session when the closed session has concluded.<br><br><b>Public Participation at Board Meetings<br></b>At each regular and special open meeting of the board of education, members of the public and district employees will be given time during audience communication to comment on or ask questions of the board. Audience communication will be conducted in accordance with <a href=https://www.boardpolicyonline.com/?b=hinsdale_86&s=926017><u><u>policy 2:230 (Public Participation at Board of Education Meetings and Petitions to the Board)</u></u></a>. Anyone who wishes to address the board during audience communication must sign up to speak prior to the meeting being called to order. <br><br><b>Contact</b><u></u><u></u><u></u><br><u></u>Debra Kedrowski<br>Phone: 630-655-6108<br>Email: <a href=mailto:[email protected]><u><u>[email protected]</u></u></a></span></span></span> District Improvement Day – Early Dismissal for Students Fri, November 3, 2023 – Fri, November 3, 2023 Students will dismiss <span><span>for the day at 12:35 p.m. Staff will engage in professional development from 12:50 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. <br></span></span> Canceled – Policy Committee Meeting Mon, November 6, 2023 – Mon, November 6, 2023 <span><span><span><b>Contact</b><br>Debra Kedrowski<br>Phone: 630-655-6108<br>Email: <a href=mailto:[email protected]>[email protected]</a></span></span></span> HR Committee Meeting Mon, November 6, 2023 – Mon, November 6, 2023 <span><span><span><b>Board of Education Committee Meetings and Agendas</b><br>Public notice of board of education committee meetings and their corresponding agendas are published in <a href=https://go.boarddocs.com/il/hinsdale86/Board.nsf/Public>BoardDocs</a> 48 hours prior to the start of the meeting.<br><br><b>Public Participation at Board Committee Meetings</b><br>At each board of education committee meeting, members of the public and district employees will be given time during audience communication to comment on or ask questions of the group. Audience communication will be conducted in accordance with <a href=https://www.boardpolicyonline.com/?b=hinsdale_86&s=926017>policy 2:230 (Public Participation at Board of Education Meetings and Petitions to the Board)</a>. Anyone who wishes to address the committee during audience communication must sign up to speak prior to the meeting being called to order.<br><br><b>Contact</b><br>Debra Kedrowski<br>Phone: 630-655-6108<br>Email: <a href=mailto:[email protected]>[email protected]</a></span></span></span> Holiday Tue, November 7, 2023 Election Day Early Release Wednesday Wed, November 8, 2023 – Wed, November 8, 2023 <span><span>Students will dismiss for the day at 1:55 p.m.</span></span> Academic Committee Meeting Thu, November 9, 2023 – Thu, November 9, 2023 <span><span><span><span><span><b>Board of Education Committee Meetings and Agendas</b><br>Public notice of board of education committee meetings and their corresponding agendas are published in <a href=https://go.boarddocs.com/il/hinsdale86/Board.nsf/Public>BoardDocs</a> 48 hours prior to the start of the meeting.<br><br><b>Public Participation at Board Committee Meetings</b><br>At each board of education committee meeting, members of the public and district employees will be given time during audience communication to comment on or ask questions of the group. Audience communication will be conducted in accordance with <a href=https://www.boardpolicyonline.com/?b=hinsdale_86&s=926017>policy 2:230 (Public Participation at Board of Education Meetings and Petitions to the Board)</a>. Anyone who wishes to address the committee during audience communication must sign up to speak prior to the meeting being called to order.<br><br><b>Contact</b><br>Debra Kedrowski<br>Phone: 630-655-6108<br>Email: <a href=mailto:[email protected]>[email protected]</a></span></span></span></span></span> Facilities Committee Meeting Fri, November 10, 2023 – Fri, November 10, 2023 <span><span><span><span><b>Board of Education Committee Meetings and Agendas</b><br>Public notice of board of education committee meetings and their corresponding agendas are published in <a href=https://go.boarddocs.com/il/hinsdale86/Board.nsf/Public>BoardDocs</a> 48 hours prior to the start of the meeting.<br><br><b>Public Participation at Board Committee Meetings</b><br>At each board of education committee meeting, members of the public and district employees will be given time during audience communication to comment on or ask questions of the group. Audience communication will be conducted in accordance with <a href=https://www.boardpolicyonline.com/?b=hinsdale_86&s=926017>policy 2:230 (Public Participation at Board of Education Meetings and Petitions to the Board)</a>. Anyone who wishes to address the committee during audience communication must sign up to speak prior to the meeting being called to order.<br><br><b>Contact</b><br>Debra Kedrowski<br>Phone: 630-655-6108<br>Email: <a href=mailto:[email protected]>[email protected]</a></span></span></span></span> Early Release Wednesday Wed, November 15, 2023 – Wed, November 15, 2023 <span><span>Students will dismiss for the day at 1:55 p.m.</span></span> Finance Committee Meeting Wed, November 15, 2023 – Wed, November 15, 2023 <span><span><b>Board of Education Committee Meetings and Agendas</b><br>Public notice of board of education committee meetings and their corresponding agendas are published in <a href=https://go.boarddocs.com/il/hinsdale86/Board.nsf/Public><u><u>BoardDocs</u></u></a> 48 hours prior to the start of the meeting.<br><br><b>Public Participation at Board Committee Meetings</b><br>At each board of education committee meeting, members of the public and district employees will be given time during audience communication to comment on or ask questions of the group. Audience communication will be conducted in accordance with <a href=https://www.boardpolicyonline.com/?b=hinsdale_86&s=926017><u><u>policy 2:230 (Public Participation at Board of Education Meetings and Petitions to the Board)</u></u></a>. Anyone who wishes to address the committee during audience communication must sign up to speak prior to the meeting being called to order.<br><br><b>Contact</b><br>Debra Kedrowski<br>Phone: 630-655-6108<br>Email: <a href=mailto:[email protected]><u><u>[email protected]</u></u></a></span></span> Board of Education – Regular Action Meeting Fri, November 17, 2023 – Fri, November 17, 2023 <span><span><span><b>Board of Education Meetings and Agendas</b><br>Public notice of board of education meetings and their corresponding agendas are published in <a href=https://go.boarddocs.com/il/hinsdale86/Board.nsf/Public><u><u>BoardDocs</u></u></a> 72 hours prior to the meeting. First Look, which is a high-level preview of the upcoming board meeting, is distributed once the meeting is posted. Board Briefs, which features a summary of the committee of the whole or regular action meetings, is typically released the day after those meetings occur. <br><br><b>Board Meeting Start Time</b><br>Board of education meetings are typically called to order at 6 p.m. However, the start time may be adjusted should the board need to discuss issues or items in closed session. In those instances, the board will adjourn the meeting to closed session immediately after calling it to order, and reconvene in open session when the closed session has concluded.<br><br><b>Public Participation at Board Meetings<br></b>At each regular and special open meeting of the board of education, members of the public and district employees will be given time during audience communication to comment on or ask questions of the board. Audience communication will be conducted in accordance with <a href=https://www.boardpolicyonline.com/?b=hinsdale_86&s=926017><u><u>policy 2:230 (Public Participation at Board of Education Meetings and Petitions to the Board)</u></u></a>. Anyone who wishes to address the board during audience communication must sign up to speak prior to the meeting being called to order. <br><br><b>Contact</b><u></u><u></u><u></u><br><u></u>Debra Kedrowski<br>Phone: 630-655-6108<br>Email: <a href=mailto:[email protected]><u><u>[email protected]</u></u></a></span></span></span> Thanksgiving Break Wed, November 22, 2023 – Fri, November 24, 2023 Thanksgiving Break – No School Wed, November 22, 2023 – Sat, November 25, 2023 Early Release Wednesday Wed, November 29, 2023 – Wed, November 29, 2023 <span><span>Students will dismiss for the day at 1:55 p.m.</span></span> Policy Committee Meeting Mon, December 4, 2023 – Mon, December 4, 2023 <span><span><span><b>Board of Education Committee Meetings and Agendas</b><br>Public notice of board of education committee meetings and their corresponding agendas are published in <a href=https://www.google.com/url?q=https://go.boarddocs.com/il/hinsdale86/Board.nsf/Public&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1699715275076325&usg=AOvVaw0TIyLD1UmxbJhNGX4BJIGn target=_blank>BoardDocs</a> 48 hours prior to the start of the meeting.<br><br><b>Public Participation at Board Committee Meetings</b><br>At each board of education committee meeting, members of the public and district employees will be given time during audience communication to comment on or ask questions of the group. Audience communication will be conducted in accordance with <a href=https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.boardpolicyonline.com/?b%3Dhinsdale_86%26s%3D926017&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1699715275076325&usg=AOvVaw2AzvdPnU_rqHaJDFSSvf8w target=_blank>policy 2:230 (Public Participation at Board of Education Meetings and Petitions to the Board)</a>. Anyone who wishes to address the committee during audience communication must sign up to speak prior to the meeting being called to order.<br><br><b>Contact</b><br>Debra Kedrowski<br>Phone: 630-655-6108<br>Email: <a href=mailto:[email protected] target=_blank>[email protected]</a></span></span></span> Early Release Wednesday Wed, December 6, 2023 – Wed, December 6, 2023 <span><span>Students will dismiss for the day at 1:55 p.m.</span></span> Early Release Wednesday Wed, December 13, 2023 – Wed, December 13, 2023 <span><span>Students will dismiss for the day at 1:55 p.m.</span></span> First Semester Final Exams Wed, December 20, 2023 – Fri, December 22, 2023 First Semester Final Exams Wed, December 20, 2023 – Sat, December 23, 2023 Board of Education – Regular Action Meeting Fri, December 22, 2023 – Fri, December 22, 2023 <span><span><span><b>Board of Education Meetings and Agendas</b><br>Public notice of board of education meetings and their corresponding agendas are published in <a href=https://go.boarddocs.com/il/hinsdale86/Board.nsf/Public><u><u>BoardDocs</u></u></a> 72 hours prior to the meeting. First Look, which is a high-level preview of the upcoming board meeting, is distributed once the meeting is posted. Board Briefs, which features a summary of the committee of the whole or regular action meetings, is typically released the day after those meetings occur. <br><br><b>Board Meeting Start Time</b><br>Board of education meetings are typically called to order at 6 p.m. However, the start time may be adjusted should the board need to discuss issues or items in closed session. In those instances, the board will adjourn the meeting to closed session immediately after calling it to order, and reconvene in open session when the closed session has concluded.<br><br><b>Public Participation at Board Meetings<br></b>At each regular and special open meeting of the board of education, members of the public and district employees will be given time during audience communication to comment on or ask questions of the board. Audience communication will be conducted in accordance with <a href=https://www.boardpolicyonline.com/?b=hinsdale_86&s=926017><u><u>policy 2:230 (Public Participation at Board of Education Meetings and Petitions to the Board)</u></u></a>. Anyone who wishes to address the board during audience communication must sign up to speak prior to the meeting being called to order. <br><br><b>Contact</b><u></u><u></u><u></u><br><u></u>Debra Kedrowski<br>Phone: 630-655-6108<br>Email: <a href=mailto:[email protected]><u><u>[email protected]</u></u></a></span></span></span> Winter Break – No School Sat, December 23, 2023 – Mon, January 8, 2024 Winter Break Mon, December 25, 2023 – Fri, January 5, 2024 Institute Day Mon, January 8, 2024 – Tue, January 9, 2024 <span>Non-attendance day for students.</span> Canceled – Policy Committee Meeting Mon, January 8, 2024 – Tue, January 9, 2024 <span><span><span>The next regularly scheduled meeting of the policy committee is February 5 2024. <br><br><b>Contact</b><br>Debra Kedrowski<br>Phone: 630-655-6108<br>Email: <a href=mailto:[email protected]>[email protected]</a></span></span></span> Classes Resume Following Winter Break Tue, January 9, 2024 – Wed, January 10, 2024 Canceled – HR Committee Meeting Tue, January 9, 2024 – Tue, January 9, 2024 The next regularly scheduled meeting of the HR committee is February 6 2024. <span><span><span><br><br><b>Contact</b><br>Debra Kedrowski<br>Phone: 630-655-6108<br>Email: <a href=mailto:[email protected]>[email protected]</a></span></span></span> Board of Education – Special Meeting Thu, January 11, 2024 – Thu, January 11, 2024 <span><span><b>Board of Education Meetings and Agendas</b><br>Public notice of board of education meetings and their corresponding agendas are published in <a href=https://go.boarddocs.com/il/hinsdale86/Board.nsf/Public><u><u>BoardDocs</u></u></a> 72 hours prior to the meeting. First Look, which is a high-level preview of the upcoming board meeting, is distributed once the meeting is posted. Board Briefs, which features a summary of the committee of the whole or regular action meetings, is typically released the day after those meetings occur. <br><br><b>Public Participation at Board Meetings<br></b>At each regular and special open meeting of the board of education, members of the public and district employees will be given time during audience communication to comment on or ask questions of the board. Audience communication will be conducted in accordance with <a href=https://www.boardpolicyonline.com/?b=hinsdale_86&s=926017><u><u>policy 2:230 (Public Participation at Board of Education Meetings and Petitions to the Board)</u></u></a>. Anyone who wishes to address the board during audience communication must sign up to speak prior to the meeting being called to order. <br><br><b>Contact</b><u></u><u></u><u></u><br><u></u>Debra Kedrowski<br>Phone: 630-655-6108<br>Email: <a href=mailto:[email protected]><u><u>[email protected]</u></u></a></span></span> Board of Education – Committee of the Whole Meeting Fri, January 12, 2024 – Fri, January 12, 2024 <span><span><b>Board of Education Meetings and Agendas</b><br>Public notice of board of education meetings and their corresponding agendas are published in <a href=https://go.boarddocs.com/il/hinsdale86/Board.nsf/Public><u><u>BoardDocs</u></u></a> 72 hours prior to the meeting. First Look, which is a high-level preview of the upcoming board meeting, is distributed once the meeting is posted. Board Briefs, which features a summary of the committee of the whole or regular action meetings, is typically released the day after those meetings occur. <br><br><b>Board Meeting Start Time</b><br>Board of education meetings are typically called to order at 6 p.m. However, the start time may be adjusted should the board need to discuss issues or items in closed session. In those instances, the board will adjourn the meeting to closed session immediately after calling it to order, and reconvene in open session when the closed session has concluded.<br><br><b>Public Participation at Board Meetings<br></b>At each regular and special open meeting of the board of education, members of the public and district employees will be given time during audience communication to comment on or ask questions of the board. Audience communication will be conducted in accordance with <a href=https://www.boardpolicyonline.com/?b=hinsdale_86&s=926017><u><u>policy 2:230 (Public Participation at Board of Education Meetings and Petitions to the Board)</u></u></a>. Anyone who wishes to address the board during audience communication must sign up to speak prior to the meeting being called to order. <br><br><b>Contact</b><u></u><u></u><u></u><br><u></u>Debra Kedrowski<br>Phone: 630-655-6108<br>Email: <a href=mailto:[email protected]><u><u>[email protected]</u></u></a></span></span> E-Learning Day Fri, January 12, 2024 – Sat, January 13, 2024 <p>With the heavy snow, freezing rain and hazardous travel conditions that are forecast for our area, District 86, in coordination with our sender districts and other area schools, has decided to institute an <b>Emergency Weather Learning (E-learning) Day Friday, January 12. There will be no student or staff attendance.</b></p><p><b>After-School Activities<br></b><span>It shall be assumed that after-school activities will not take place on E-Learning Days. However, the building administration may permit them to proceed as planned/scheduled based on current conditions.Coaches and/or sponsors will keep students and their families updated on the status of these activities. </span></p><p>Please refer to our <a href=https://www.hinsdale86.org/for-families/inclement-weather-protocols-and-procedures><u>Inclement Weather Protocols and Procedures web page</u></a> for more details, as well as to access our <a href=https://docs.google.com/document/d/13P4uo0Rm8c_k_7eRcBIqOYpUJpXF7_y3rYB_OG5nm_o/edit><u>E-Learning FAQ document</u></a>.</p> Holiday Mon, January 15, 2024 Martin Luther King Day Martin Luther King Jr. Day – No School Mon, January 15, 2024 – Tue, January 16, 2024 E-Learning Day Tue, January 16, 2024 – Wed, January 17, 2024 <p>The National Weather Service has issued a wind chill warning due to the extreme cold forecast in our area. District 86, in coordination with our sender districts and other area schools, has decided to institute an <b>Emergency Weather Learning (E-learning) Day Tuesday, January 16. There will be no student or staff attendance.</b> </p><p><b>After-School Activities<br></b><span>Building administration may permit after school activities to proceed as planned/scheduled based on current conditions.Coaches and/or sponsors will keep students and their families updated on the status of these activities. </span></p><p>Please refer to our <a href=https://www.hinsdale86.org/for-families/inclement-weather-protocols-and-procedures><u>Inclement Weather Protocols and Procedures web page</u></a> for more details, as well as to access our <a href=https://docs.google.com/document/d/13P4uo0Rm8c_k_7eRcBIqOYpUJpXF7_y3rYB_OG5nm_o/edit><u>E-Learning FAQ document</u></a>.</p> Early Release Wednesday Wed, January 17, 2024 – Wed, January 17, 2024 Students will dismiss for the day at 1:55 p.m. Finance Committee Meeting Wed, January 17, 2024 – Wed, January 17, 2024 <span><span><b>Board of Education Committee Meetings and Agendas</b><br>Public notice of board of education committee meetings and their corresponding agendas are published in <a href=https://go.boarddocs.com/il/hinsdale86/Board.nsf/Public><u><u>BoardDocs</u></u></a> 48 hours prior to the start of the meeting.<br><br><b>Public Participation at Board Committee Meetings</b><br>At each board of education committee meeting, members of the public and district employees will be given time during audience communication to comment on or ask questions of the group. Audience communication will be conducted in accordance with <a href=https://www.boardpolicyonline.com/?b=hinsdale_86&s=926017><u><u>policy 2:230 (Public Participation at Board of Education Meetings and Petitions to the Board)</u></u></a>. Anyone who wishes to address the committee during audience communication must sign up to speak prior to the meeting being called to order.<br><br><b>Contact</b><br>Debra Kedrowski<br>Phone: 630-655-6108<br>Email: <a href=mailto:[email protected]><u><u>[email protected]</u></u></a></span></span> Academic Committee Meeting Thu, January 18, 2024 – Thu, January 18, 2024 <span><span><span><span><span><b>Board of Education Committee Meetings and Agendas</b><br>Public notice of board of education committee meetings and their corresponding agendas are published in <a href=https://www.google.com/url?q=https://go.boarddocs.com/il/hinsdale86/Board.nsf/Public&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1705358715740998&usg=AOvVaw3oSme1KrJG8LDjHCUoZzSM target=_blank>BoardDocs</a> 48 hours prior to the start of the meeting.<br><br><b>Public Participation at Board Committee Meetings</b><br>At each board of education committee meeting, members of the public and district employees will be given time during audience communication to comment on or ask questions of the group. Audience communication will be conducted in accordance with <a href=https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.boardpolicyonline.com/?b%3Dhinsdale_86%26s%3D926017&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1705358715740998&usg=AOvVaw1L-su78vDwwVMlJDmEtrUU target=_blank>policy 2:230 (Public Participation at Board of Education Meetings and Petitions to the Board)</a>. Anyone who wishes to address the committee during audience communication must sign up to speak prior to the meeting being called to order.<br><br><b>Contact</b><br>Debra Kedrowski<br>Phone: 630-655-6108<br>Email: <a href=mailto:[email protected] target=_blank>[email protected]</a></span></span></span></span></span> Facilities Committee Meeting Fri, January 19, 2024 – Fri, January 19, 2024 <span><span><span><b>Board of Education Committee Meetings and Agendas</b><br>Public notice of board of education committee meetings and their corresponding agendas are published in <a href=https://go.boarddocs.com/il/hinsdale86/Board.nsf/Public>BoardDocs</a> 48 hours prior to the start of the meeting.<br><br><b>Public Participation at Board Committee Meetings</b><br>At each board of education committee meeting, members of the public and district employees will be given time during audience communication to comment on or ask questions of the group. Audience communication will be conducted in accordance with <a href=https://www.boardpolicyonline.com/?b=hinsdale_86&s=926017>policy 2:230 (Public Participation at Board of Education Meetings and Petitions to the Board)</a>. Anyone who wishes to address the committee during audience communication must sign up to speak prior to the meeting being called to order.<br><br><b>Contact</b><br>Debra Kedrowski<br>Phone: 630-655-6108<br>Email: <a href=mailto:[email protected]>[email protected]</a></span></span></span> E-Learning Day Tue, January 23, 2024 – Wed, January 24, 2024 <p>The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory due to ice accumulation in our area. District 86, in coordination with our sender districts and other area schools, has decided to institute an <b>Emergency Weather Learning (E-learning) Day Tuesday, January 23. There will be no student or staff attendance.</b> </p><p><b>After-School Activities<br></b><span>Building administration may permit after school activities to proceed as planned/scheduled based on current conditions.Coaches and/or sponsors will keep students and their families updated on the status of these activities. </span></p><p>Please refer to our <a href=https://www.hinsdale86.org/for-families/inclement-weather-protocols-and-procedures><u>Inclement Weather Protocols and Procedures web page</u></a> for more details, as well as to access our <a href=https://docs.google.com/document/d/13P4uo0Rm8c_k_7eRcBIqOYpUJpXF7_y3rYB_OG5nm_o/edit class=pastedDriveLink-0><u>E-Learning FAQ document</u></a>.<br></p> Canceled – Parent Teacher Advisory Committee Meeting Tue, January 23, 2024 – Tue, January 23, 2024 <b>The Parent Teacher Advisory Committee Meeting scheduled for today has been canceled.</b><br><b><br></b><br><b>Contact</b><br>Debra Kedrowski<br>Phone: 630-655-6108<br>Email: <a href=mailto:[email protected]><u>[email protected]</u></a> Board of Education – Special Meeting Wed, January 24, 2024 – Wed, January 24, 2024 <b>Change of Meeting Location – The Board of Education Meeting scheduled at 6:00 pm will be held in the Hinsdale Central Library. </b><br><b><br></b><br><b>Board of Education Meetings and Agendas</b><br>Public notice of board of education meetings and their corresponding agendas are published in <a href=https://go.boarddocs.com/il/hinsdale86/Board.nsf/Public><u><u><u>BoardDocs</u></u></u></a> 48 hours prior to the meeting. <br><br><b>Public Participation at Board Meetings<br></b>At each regular and special open meeting of the board of education, members of the public and district employees will be given time during audience communication to comment on or ask questions of the board. Audience communication will be conducted in accordance with <a href=https://www.boardpolicyonline.com/?b=hinsdale_86&s=926017><u><u><u>policy 2:230 (Public Participation at Board of Education Meetings and Petitions to the Board)</u></u></u></a>. Anyone who wishes to address the board during audience communication must sign up to speak prior to the meeting being called to order. <br><br><b>Contact</b><u></u><u></u><u></u><br><u></u>Debra Kedrowski<br>Phone: 630-655-6108<br>Email: <a href=mailto:[email protected]><u><u><u>[email protected]</u></u></u></a> Early Release Wednesday Wed, January 24, 2024 – Wed, January 24, 2024 <span>Students will dismiss for the day at 1:55 p.m.<br></span> Board of Education – Regular Action Meeting Fri, January 26, 2024 – Fri, January 26, 2024 <span><span><span><b>Board of Education Meetings and Agendas</b><br>Public notice of board of education meetings and their corresponding agendas are published in <a href=https://go.boarddocs.com/il/hinsdale86/Board.nsf/Public><u><u>BoardDocs</u></u></a> 48 hours prior to the meeting. First Look, which is a high-level preview of the upcoming board meeting, is distributed once the meeting is posted. Board Briefs, which features a summary of the committee of the whole or regular action meetings, is typically released the day after those meetings occur. <br><br><b>Board Meeting Start Time</b><br>Board of education meetings are typically called to order at 6 p.m. However, the start time may be adjusted should the board need to discuss issues or items in closed session. In those instances, the board will adjourn the meeting to closed session immediately after calling it to order, and reconvene in open session when the closed session has concluded.<br><br><b>Public Participation at Board Meetings<br></b>At each regular and special open meeting of the board of education, members of the public and district employees will be given time during audience communication to comment on or ask questions of the board. Audience communication will be conducted in accordance with <a href=https://www.boardpolicyonline.com/?b=hinsdale_86&s=926017><u><u>policy 2:230 (Public Participation at Board of Education Meetings and Petitions to the Board)</u></u></a>. Anyone who wishes to address the board during audience communication must sign up to speak prior to the meeting being called to order. <br><br><b>Contact</b><u></u><u></u><u></u><br><u></u>Debra Kedrowski<br>Phone: 630-655-6108<br>Email: <a href=mailto:[email protected]><u><u>[email protected]</u></u></a></span></span></span> Cancled – Facilities Committee Special Meeting Fri, February 2, 2024 – Fri, February 2, 2024 <b> </b><br><b>The Facilities Committee Meeting scheduled for February 2 has been canceled. </b><br><br><b>Contact</b><br>Debra Kedrowski<br>Phone: 630-655-6108<br>Email: <a href=mailto:[email protected]><u>[email protected]</u></a> District Improvement Day – Early Dismissal for Students Fri, February 2, 2024 – Fri, February 2, 2024 <span>Students will dismiss <span><span>for the day at 12:35 p.m. Staff will engage in professional development from 12:50 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. </span></span></span> Policy Committee Meeting Mon, February 5, 2024 – Tue, February 6, 2024 <span><span><span><b>Board of Education Committee Meetings and Agendas</b><br>Public notice of board of education committee meetings and their corresponding agendas are published in <a href=https://go.boarddocs.com/il/hinsdale86/Board.nsf/Public>BoardDocs</a> 48 hours prior to the start of the meeting.<br><br><b>Public Participation at Board Committee Meetings</b><br>At each board of education committee meeting, members of the public and district employees will be given time during audience communication to comment on or ask questions of the group. Audience communication will be conducted in accordance with <a href=https://www.boardpolicyonline.com/?b=hinsdale_86&s=926017>policy 2:230 (Public Participation at Board of Education Meetings and Petitions to the Board)</a>. Anyone who wishes to address the committee during audience communication must sign up to speak prior to the meeting being called to order.<br><br><b>Contact</b><br>Debra Kedrowski<br>Phone: 630-655-6108<br>Email: <a href=mailto:[email protected]>[email protected]</a></span></span></span> HR Committee Meeting Tue, February 6, 2024 – Tue, February 6, 2024 <span><span><span><b>Board of Education Committee Meetings and Agendas</b><br>Public notice of board of education committee meetings and their corresponding agendas are published in <a href=https://go.boarddocs.com/il/hinsdale86/Board.nsf/Public>BoardDocs</a> 48 hours prior to the start of the meeting.<br><br><b>Public Participation at Board Committee Meetings</b><br>At each board of education committee meeting, members of the public and district employees will be given time during audience communication to comment on or ask questions of the group. Audience communication will be conducted in accordance with <a href=https://www.boardpolicyonline.com/?b=hinsdale_86&s=926017>policy 2:230 (Public Participation at Board of Education Meetings and Petitions to the Board)</a>. Anyone who wishes to address the committee during audience communication must sign up to speak prior to the meeting being called to order.<br><br><b>Contact</b><br>Debra Kedrowski<br>Phone: 630-655-6108<br>Email: <a href=mailto:[email protected]>[email protected]</a></span></span></span> Early Release Wednesday Wed, February 7, 2024 – Wed, February 7, 2024 Students will dismiss for the day at 1:55 p.m. Board of Education – Committee of the Whole Meeting Fri, February 9, 2024 – Fri, February 9, 2024 <span><span><b>Board of Education Meetings and Agendas</b><br>Public notice of board of education meetings and their corresponding agendas are published in <a href=https://go.boarddocs.com/il/hinsdale86/Board.nsf/Public><u><u>BoardDocs</u></u></a> 72 hours prior to the meeting. First Look, which is a high-level preview of the upcoming board meeting, is distributed once the meeting is posted. Board Briefs, which features a summary of the committee of the whole or regular action meetings, is typically released the day after those meetings occur. <br><br><b>Board Meeting Start Time</b><br>Board of education meetings are typically called to order at 6 p.m. However, the start time may be adjusted should the board need to discuss issues or items in closed session. In those instances, the board will adjourn the meeting to closed session immediately after calling it to order, and reconvene in open session when the closed session has concluded.<br><br><b>Public Participation at Board Meetings<br></b>At each regular and special open meeting of the board of education, members of the public and district employees will be given time during audience communication to comment on or ask questions of the board. Audience communication will be conducted in accordance with <a href=https://www.boardpolicyonline.com/?b=hinsdale_86&s=926017><u><u>policy 2:230 (Public Participation at Board of Education Meetings and Petitions to the Board)</u></u></a>. Anyone who wishes to address the board during audience communication must sign up to speak prior to the meeting being called to order. <br><br><b>Contact</b><u></u><u></u><u></u><br><u></u>Debra Kedrowski<br>Phone: 630-655-6108<br>Email: <a href=mailto:[email protected]><u><u>[email protected]</u></u></a></span></span> Facilities Committee Special Meeting Fri, February 9, 2024 – Fri, February 9, 2024 <span><span><span><b>Board of Education Committee Meetings and Agendas</b><br>Public notice of board of education committee meetings and their corresponding agendas are published in <a href=https://www.google.com/url?q=https://go.boarddocs.com/il/hinsdale86/Board.nsf/Public&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1707721358121976&usg=AOvVaw1lXJWUXP6xJz7pMQ1E_E8X target=_blank>BoardDocs</a> 48 hours prior to the start of the meeting.<br><br><b>Public Participation at Board Committee Meetings</b><br>At each board of education committee meeting, members of the public and district employees will be given time during audience communication to comment on or ask questions of the group. Audience communication will be conducted in accordance with <a href=https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.boardpolicyonline.com/?b%3Dhinsdale_86%26s%3D926017&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1707721358121976&usg=AOvVaw0klVPNQbttTdhwPsXLb8Oc target=_blank>policy 2:230 (Public Participation at Board of Education Meetings and Petitions to the Board)</a>. Anyone who wishes to address the committee during audience communication must sign up to speak prior to the meeting being called to order.<br><br><b>Contact</b><br>Debra Kedrowski<br>Phone: 630-655-6108<br>Email: <a href=mailto:[email protected] target=_blank>[email protected]</a></span></span></span> Spring Conferences Wed, February 14, 2024 – Thu, February 15, 2024 Student Dismissal – 12:35 pm Early Release Wednesday Wed, February 14, 2024 – Wed, February 14, 2024 <span><span>Students will dismiss for the day at 1:55 p.m. </span></span> Finance Committee Meeting Wed, February 14, 2024 – Wed, February 14, 2024 <span><span><b>Board of Education Committee Meetings and Agendas</b><br>Public notice of board of education committee meetings and their corresponding agendas are published in <a href=https://go.boarddocs.com/il/hinsdale86/Board.nsf/Public><u><u>BoardDocs</u></u></a> 48 hours prior to the start of the meeting.<br><br><b>Public Participation at Board Committee Meetings</b><br>At each board of education committee meeting, members of the public and district employees will be given time during audience communication to comment on or ask questions of the group. Audience communication will be conducted in accordance with <a href=https://www.boardpolicyonline.com/?b=hinsdale_86&s=926017><u><u>policy 2:230 (Public Participation at Board of Education Meetings and Petitions to the Board)</u></u></a>. Anyone who wishes to address the committee during audience communication must sign up to speak prior to the meeting being called to order.<br><br><b>Contact</b><br>Debra Kedrowski<br>Phone: 630-655-6108<br>Email: <a href=mailto:[email protected]><u><u>[email protected]</u></u></a></span></span> Early Dismissal Thu, February 15, 2024 Student Dismissal – 3:15 pm Academic Committee Meeting Thu, February 15, 2024 – Thu, February 15, 2024 <span><span><span><span><span><b>Board of Education Committee Meetings and Agendas</b><br>Public notice of board of education committee meetings and their corresponding agendas are published in <a href=https://www.google.com/url?q=https://go.boarddocs.com/il/hinsdale86/Board.nsf/Public&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1708288032674357&usg=AOvVaw0tO8ZAQ5ruFIf1uWkLPekE target=_blank>BoardDocs</a> 48 hours prior to the start of the meeting.<br><br><b>Public Participation at Board Committee Meetings</b><br>At each board of education committee meeting, members of the public and district employees will be given time during audience communication to comment on or ask questions of the group. Audience communication will be conducted in accordance with <a href=https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.boardpolicyonline.com/?b%3Dhinsdale_86%26s%3D926017&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1708288032674357&usg=AOvVaw1iqmM3pWfJZ7kCitmj-SUT target=_blank>policy 2:230 (Public Participation at Board of Education Meetings and Petitions to the Board)</a>. Anyone who wishes to address the committee during audience communication must sign up to speak prior to the meeting being called to order.<br><br><b>Contact</b><br>Debra Kedrowski<br>Phone: 630-655-6108<br>Email: <a href=mailto:[email protected] target=_blank>[email protected]</a></span></span></span></span></span> Facilities Committee Meeting Fri, February 16, 2024 – Fri, February 16, 2024 <span><span><span><b>Board of Education Committee Meetings and Agendas</b><br>Public notice of board of education committee meetings and their corresponding agendas are published in <a href=https://go.boarddocs.com/il/hinsdale86/Board.nsf/Public>BoardDocs</a> 48 hours prior to the start of the meeting.<br><br><b>Public Participation at Board Committee Meetings</b><br>At each board of education committee meeting, members of the public and district employees will be given time during audience communication to comment on or ask questions of the group. Audience communication will be conducted in accordance with <a href=https://www.boardpolicyonline.com/?b=hinsdale_86&s=926017>policy 2:230 (Public Participation at Board of Education Meetings and Petitions to the Board)</a>. Anyone who wishes to address the committee during audience communication must sign up to speak prior to the meeting being called to order.<br><br><b>Contact</b><br>Debra Kedrowski<br>Phone: 630-655-6108<br>Email: <a href=mailto:[email protected]>[email protected]</a></span></span></span> Holiday Mon, February 19, 2024 Presidents’ Day Presidents Day – No School Mon, February 19, 2024 – Tue, February 20, 2024 Early Release Wednesday Wed, February 21, 2024 – Wed, February 21, 2024 <span><span>Students will dismiss for the day at 1:55 p.m. </span></span> Board of Education – Regular Action Meeting Fri, February 23, 2024 – Fri, February 23, 2024 <span><span><span><b>Board of Education Meetings and Agendas</b><br>Public notice of board of education meetings and their corresponding agendas are published in <a href=https://go.boarddocs.com/il/hinsdale86/Board.nsf/Public><u><u>BoardDocs</u></u></a> 72 hours prior to the meeting. First Look, which is a high-level preview of the upcoming board meeting, is distributed once the meeting is posted. Board Briefs, which features a summary of the committee of the whole or regular action meetings, is typically released the day after those meetings occur. <br><br><b>Board Meeting Start Time</b><br>Board of education meetings are typically called to order at 6 p.m. However, the start time may be adjusted should the board need to discuss issues or items in closed session. In those instances, the board will adjourn the meeting to closed session immediately after calling it to order, and reconvene in open session when the closed session has concluded.<br><br><b>Public Participation at Board Meetings<br></b>At each regular and special open meeting of the board of education, members of the public and district employees will be given time during audience communication to comment on or ask questions of the board. Audience communication will be conducted in accordance with <a href=https://www.boardpolicyonline.com/?b=hinsdale_86&s=926017><u><u>policy 2:230 (Public Participation at Board of Education Meetings and Petitions to the Board)</u></u></a>. Anyone who wishes to address the board during audience communication must sign up to speak prior to the meeting being called to order. <br><br><b>Contact</b><u></u><u></u><u></u><br><u></u>Debra Kedrowski<br>Phone: 630-655-6108<br>Email: <a href=mailto:[email protected]><u><u>[email protected]</u></u></a></span></span></span> Early Release Wednesday Wed, February 28, 2024 – Wed, February 28, 2024 <span><span>Students will dismiss for the day at 1:55 p.m. </span></span> Spring Parent-Teacher Conferences Thu, February 29, 2024 – Fri, March 1, 2024 Academic Committee Meeting Thu, February 29, 2024 – Thu, February 29, 2024 <span><span><span><span><span><b>Board of Education Committee Meetings and Agendas</b><br>Public notice of board of education committee meetings and their corresponding agendas are published in <a href=https://go.boarddocs.com/il/hinsdale86/Board.nsf/Public>BoardDocs</a> 48 hours prior to the start of the meeting.<br><br><b>Public Participation at Board Committee Meetings</b><br>At each board of education committee meeting, members of the public and district employees will be given time during audience communication to comment on or ask questions of the group. Audience communication will be conducted in accordance with <a href=https://www.boardpolicyonline.com/?b=hinsdale_86&s=926017>policy 2:230 (Public Participation at Board of Education Meetings and Petitions to the Board)</a>. Anyone who wishes to address the committee during audience communication must sign up to speak prior to the meeting being called to order.<br><br><b>Contact</b><br>Debra Kedrowski<br>Phone: 630-655-6108<br>Email: <a href=mailto:[email protected]>[email protected]</a></span></span></span></span></span> Institute Day Fri, March 1, 2024 – Sat, March 2, 2024 <span><span>Non-attendance day for students.</span></span> School year ends Mon, March 4, 2024 – Fri, June 7, 2024 Policy Committee Meeting Mon, March 4, 2024 – Tue, March 5, 2024 <span><span><span><b>Board of Education Committee Meetings and Agendas</b><br>Public notice of board of education committee meetings and their corresponding agendas are published in <a href=https://go.boarddocs.com/il/hinsdale86/Board.nsf/Public>BoardDocs</a> 48 hours prior to the start of the meeting.<br><br><b>Public Participation at Board Committee Meetings</b><br>At each board of education committee meeting, members of the public and district employees will be given time during audience communication to comment on or ask questions of the group. Audience communication will be conducted in accordance with <a href=https://www.boardpolicyonline.com/?b=hinsdale_86&s=926017>policy 2:230 (Public Participation at Board of Education Meetings and Petitions to the Board)</a>. Anyone who wishes to address the committee during audience communication must sign up to speak prior to the meeting being called to order.<br><br><b>Contact</b><br>Debra Kedrowski<br>Phone: 630-655-6108<br>Email: <a href=mailto:[email protected]>[email protected]</a></span></span></span> HR Committee Meeting Tue, March 5, 2024 – Tue, March 5, 2024 <span><span><span><b>Board of Education Committee Meetings and Agendas</b><br>Public notice of board of education committee meetings and their corresponding agendas are published in <a href=https://go.boarddocs.com/il/hinsdale86/Board.nsf/Public>BoardDocs</a> 48 hours prior to the start of the meeting.<br><br><b>Public Participation at Board Committee Meetings</b><br>At each board of education committee meeting, members of the public and district employees will be given time during audience communication to comment on or ask questions of the group. Audience communication will be conducted in accordance with <a href=https://www.boardpolicyonline.com/?b=hinsdale_86&s=926017>policy 2:230 (Public Participation at Board of Education Meetings and Petitions to the Board)</a>. Anyone who wishes to address the committee during audience communication must sign up to speak prior to the meeting being called to order.<br><br><b>Contact</b><br>Debra Kedrowski<br>Phone: 630-655-6108<br>Email: <a href=mailto:[email protected]>[email protected]</a></span></span></span> Early Release Wednesday Wed, March 6, 2024 – Wed, March 6, 2024 Students will dismiss for the day at 1:55 p.m. Board of Education – Committee of the Whole Meeting Fri, March 8, 2024 – Fri, March 8, 2024 <span><span><b>Board of Education Meetings and Agendas</b><br>Public notice of board of education meetings and their corresponding agendas are published in <a href=https://go.boarddocs.com/il/hinsdale86/Board.nsf/Public><u><u>BoardDocs</u></u></a> 72 hours prior to the meeting. First Look, which is a high-level preview of the upcoming board meeting, is distributed once the meeting is posted. Board Briefs, which features a summary of the committee of the whole or regular action meetings, is typically released the day after those meetings occur. <br><br><b>Board Meeting Start Time</b><br>Board of education meetings are typically called to order at 6 p.m. However, the start time may be adjusted should the board need to discuss issues or items in closed session. In those instances, the board will adjourn the meeting to closed session immediately after calling it to order, and reconvene in open session when the closed session has concluded.<br><br><b>Public Participation at Board Meetings<br></b>At each regular and special open meeting of the board of education, members of the public and district employees will be given time during audience communication to comment on or ask questions of the board. Audience communication will be conducted in accordance with <a href=https://www.boardpolicyonline.com/?b=hinsdale_86&s=926017><u><u>policy 2:230 (Public Participation at Board of Education Meetings and Petitions to the Board)</u></u></a>. Anyone who wishes to address the board during audience communication must sign up to speak prior to the meeting being called to order. <br><br><b>Contact</b><u></u><u></u><u></u><br><u></u>Debra Kedrowski<br>Phone: 630-655-6108<br>Email: <a href=mailto:[email protected]><u><u>[email protected]</u></u></a></span></span> Early Release Wednesday Wed, March 13, 2024 – Wed, March 13, 2024 <span><span>Students will dismiss for the day at 1:55 p.m.</span></span> Finance Committee Meeting Wed, March 13, 2024 – Wed, March 13, 2024 <span><span><b>Board of Education Committee Meetings and Agendas</b><br>Public notice of board of education committee meetings and their corresponding agendas are published in <a href=https://go.boarddocs.com/il/hinsdale86/Board.nsf/Public><u><u>BoardDocs</u></u></a> 48 hours prior to the start of the meeting.<br><br><b>Public Participation at Board Committee Meetings</b><br>At each board of education committee meeting, members of the public and district employees will be given time during audience communication to comment on or ask questions of the group. Audience communication will be conducted in accordance with <a href=https://www.boardpolicyonline.com/?b=hinsdale_86&s=926017><u><u>policy 2:230 (Public Participation at Board of Education Meetings and Petitions to the Board)</u></u></a>. Anyone who wishes to address the committee during audience communication must sign up to speak prior to the meeting being called to order.<br><br><b>Contact</b><br>Debra Kedrowski<br>Phone: 630-655-6108<br>Email: <a href=mailto:[email protected]><u><u>[email protected]</u></u></a></span></span> Facilities Committee Meeting Fri, March 15, 2024 – Fri, March 15, 2024 <span><span><span><b>Board of Education Committee Meetings and Agendas</b><br>Public notice of board of education committee meetings and their corresponding agendas are published in <a href=https://go.boarddocs.com/il/hinsdale86/Board.nsf/Public>BoardDocs</a> 48 hours prior to the start of the meeting.<br><br><b>Public Participation at Board Committee Meetings</b><br>At each board of education committee meeting, members of the public and district employees will be given time during audience communication to comment on or ask questions of the group. Audience communication will be conducted in accordance with <a href=https://www.boardpolicyonline.com/?b=hinsdale_86&s=926017>policy 2:230 (Public Participation at Board of Education Meetings and Petitions to the Board)</a>. Anyone who wishes to address the committee during audience communication must sign up to speak prior to the meeting being called to order.<br><br><b>Contact</b><br>Debra Kedrowski<br>Phone: 630-655-6108<br>Email: <a href=mailto:[email protected]>[email protected]</a></span></span></span> Early Release Wednesday Wed, March 20, 2024 – Wed, March 20, 2024 <span><span>Students will dismiss for the day at 1:55 p.m.</span></span> Board of Education – Regular Action Meeting Thu, March 21, 2024 – Fri, March 22, 2024 <span><span><span><b>Board of Education Meetings and Agendas</b><br>Public notice of board of education meetings and their corresponding agendas are published in <a href=https://go.boarddocs.com/il/hinsdale86/Board.nsf/Public><u><u>BoardDocs</u></u></a> 72 hours prior to the meeting. First Look, which is a high-level preview of the upcoming board meeting, is distributed once the meeting is posted. Board Briefs, which features a summary of the committee of the whole or regular action meetings, is typically released the day after those meetings occur. <br><br><b>Board Meeting Start Time</b><br>Board of education meetings are typically called to order at 6 p.m. However, the start time may be adjusted should the board need to discuss issues or items in closed session. In those instances, the board will adjourn the meeting to closed session immediately after calling it to order, and reconvene in open session when the closed session has concluded.<br><br><b>Public Participation at Board Meetings<br></b>At each regular and special open meeting of the board of education, members of the public and district employees will be given time during audience communication to comment on or ask questions of the board. Audience communication will be conducted in accordance with <a href=https://www.boardpolicyonline.com/?b=hinsdale_86&s=926017><u><u>policy 2:230 (Public Participation at Board of Education Meetings and Petitions to the Board)</u></u></a>. Anyone who wishes to address the board during audience communication must sign up to speak prior to the meeting being called to order. <br><br><b>Contact</b><u></u><u></u><u></u><br><u></u>Debra Kedrowski<br>Phone: 630-655-6108<br>Email: <a href=mailto:[email protected]><u><u>[email protected]</u></u></a></span></span></span> Early Dismissal Fri, March 22, 2024 – Fri, March 22, 2024 <span>Early dismissal for students and teachers.</span> Spring Break – No School Sat, March 23, 2024 – Mon, April 1, 2024 Spring Break Mon, March 25, 2024 – Fri, March 29, 2024 Policy Committee Meeting Mon, April 1, 2024 – Mon, April 1, 2024 <span><span><span><b>Board of Education Committee Meetings and Agendas</b><br>Public notice of board of education committee meetings and their corresponding agendas are published in <a href=https://go.boarddocs.com/il/hinsdale86/Board.nsf/Public>BoardDocs</a> 48 hours prior to the start of the meeting.<br><br><b>Public Participation at Board Committee Meetings</b><br>At each board of education committee meeting, members of the public and district employees will be given time during audience communication to comment on or ask questions of the group. Audience communication will be conducted in accordance with <a href=https://www.boardpolicyonline.com/?b=hinsdale_86&s=926017>policy 2:230 (Public Participation at Board of Education Meetings and Petitions to the Board)</a>. Anyone who wishes to address the committee during audience communication must sign up to speak prior to the meeting being called to order.<br><br><b>Contact</b><br>Debra Kedrowski<br>Phone: 630-655-6108<br>Email: <a href=mailto:[email protected]>[email protected]</a></span></span></span> HR Committee Meeting Tue, April 2, 2024 – Tue, April 2, 2024 <span><span><span><b>Board of Education Committee Meetings and Agendas</b><br>Public notice of board of education committee meetings and their corresponding agendas are published in <a href=https://go.boarddocs.com/il/hinsdale86/Board.nsf/Public>BoardDocs</a> 48 hours prior to the start of the meeting.<br><br><b>Public Participation at Board Committee Meetings</b><br>At each board of education committee meeting, members of the public and district employees will be given time during audience communication to comment on or ask questions of the group. Audience communication will be conducted in accordance with <a href=https://www.boardpolicyonline.com/?b=hinsdale_86&s=926017>policy 2:230 (Public Participation at Board of Education Meetings and Petitions to the Board)</a>. Anyone who wishes to address the committee during audience communication must sign up to speak prior to the meeting being called to order.<br><br><b>Contact</b><br>Debra Kedrowski<br>Phone: 630-655-6108<br>Email: <a href=mailto:[email protected]>[email protected]</a></span></span></span> Early Release Wednesday Wed, April 3, 2024 – Wed, April 3, 2024 Students will dismiss for the day at 1:55 p.m. Academic Committee Meeting Thu, April 4, 2024 – Thu, April 4, 2024 <span><span><span><span><span><b>Board of Education Committee Meetings and Agendas</b><br>Public notice of board of education committee meetings and their corresponding agendas are published in <a href=https://go.boarddocs.com/il/hinsdale86/Board.nsf/Public>BoardDocs</a> 48 hours prior to the start of the meeting.<br><br><b>Public Participation at Board Committee Meetings</b><br>At each board of education committee meeting, members of the public and district employees will be given time during audience communication to comment on or ask questions of the group. Audience communication will be conducted in accordance with <a href=https://www.boardpolicyonline.com/?b=hinsdale_86&s=926017>policy 2:230 (Public Participation at Board of Education Meetings and Petitions to the Board)</a>. Anyone who wishes to address the committee during audience communication must sign up to speak prior to the meeting being called to order.<br><br><b>Contact</b><br>Debra Kedrowski<br>Phone: 630-655-6108<br>Email: <a href=mailto:[email protected]>[email protected]</a></span></span></span></span></span> District Testing Wed, April 10, 2024 – Thu, April 11, 2024 SAT & IL Science Administration of the PSAT and SAT Wed, April 10, 2024 – Fri, April 12, 2024 Administration of the IL Science Assessment Thu, April 11, 2024 – Fri, April 12, 2024 Board of Education – Committee of the Whole Meeting Thu, April 11, 2024 – Fri, April 12, 2024 <span><span><b>Board of Education Meetings and Agendas</b><br>Public notice of board of education meetings and their corresponding agendas are published in <a href=https://go.boarddocs.com/il/hinsdale86/Board.nsf/Public><u><u>BoardDocs</u></u></a> 72 hours prior to the meeting. First Look, which is a high-level preview of the upcoming board meeting, is distributed once the meeting is posted. Board Briefs, which features a summary of the committee of the whole or regular action meetings, is typically released the day after those meetings occur. <br><br><b>Board Meeting Start Time</b><br>Board of education meetings are typically called to order at 6 p.m. However, the start time may be adjusted should the board need to discuss issues or items in closed session. In those instances, the board will adjourn the meeting to closed session immediately after calling it to order, and reconvene in open session when the closed session has concluded.<br><br><b>Public Participation at Board Meetings<br></b>At each regular and special open meeting of the board of education, members of the public and district employees will be given time during audience communication to comment on or ask questions of the board. Audience communication will be conducted in accordance with <a href=https://www.boardpolicyonline.com/?b=hinsdale_86&s=926017><u><u>policy 2:230 (Public Participation at Board of Education Meetings and Petitions to the Board)</u></u></a>. Anyone who wishes to address the board during audience communication must sign up to speak prior to the meeting being called to order. <br><br><b>Contact</b><u></u><u></u><u></u><br><u></u>Debra Kedrowski<br>Phone: 630-655-6108<br>Email: <a href=mailto:[email protected]><u><u>[email protected]</u></u></a></span></span> Early Release Wednesday Wed, April 17, 2024 – Wed, April 17, 2024 Students will be dismissed for the day at 1:55 p.m. Finance Committee Meeting Wed, April 17, 2024 – Wed, April 17, 2024 <span><span><b>Board of Education Committee Meetings and Agendas</b><br>Public notice of board of education committee meetings and their corresponding agendas are published in <a href=https://go.boarddocs.com/il/hinsdale86/Board.nsf/Public><u><u>BoardDocs</u></u></a> 48 hours prior to the start of the meeting.<br><br><b>Public Participation at Board Committee Meetings</b><br>At each board of education committee meeting, members of the public and district employees will be given time during audience communication to comment on or ask questions of the group. Audience communication will be conducted in accordance with <a href=https://www.boardpolicyonline.com/?b=hinsdale_86&s=926017><u><u>policy 2:230 (Public Participation at Board of Education Meetings and Petitions to the Board)</u></u></a>. Anyone who wishes to address the committee during audience communication must sign up to speak prior to the meeting being called to order.<br><br><b>Contact</b><br>Debra Kedrowski<br>Phone: 630-655-6108<br>Email: <a href=mailto:[email protected]><u><u>[email protected]</u></u></a></span></span> Facilities Committee Meeting Fri, April 19, 2024 – Fri, April 19, 2024 <span><span><span><b>Board of Education Committee Meetings and Agendas</b><br>Public notice of board of education committee meetings and their corresponding agendas are published in <a href=https://go.boarddocs.com/il/hinsdale86/Board.nsf/Public>BoardDocs</a> 48 hours prior to the start of the meeting.<br><br><b>Public Participation at Board Committee Meetings</b><br>At each board of education committee meeting, members of the public and district employees will be given time during audience communication to comment on or ask questions of the group. Audience communication will be conducted in accordance with <a href=https://www.boardpolicyonline.com/?b=hinsdale_86&s=926017>policy 2:230 (Public Participation at Board of Education Meetings and Petitions to the Board)</a>. Anyone who wishes to address the committee during audience communication must sign up to speak prior to the meeting being called to order.<br><br><b>Contact</b><br>Debra Kedrowski<br>Phone: 630-655-6108<br>Email: <a href=mailto:[email protected]>[email protected]</a></span></span></span> Board of Education – Regular Action Meeting Thu, April 25, 2024 – Fri, April 26, 2024 <span><span><span><b>Board of Education Meetings and Agendas</b><br>Public notice of board of education meetings and their corresponding agendas are published in <a href=https://go.boarddocs.com/il/hinsdale86/Board.nsf/Public><u><u>BoardDocs</u></u></a> 72 hours prior to the meeting. First Look, which is a high-level preview of the upcoming board meeting, is distributed once the meeting is posted. Board Briefs, which features a summary of the committee of the whole or regular action meetings, is typically released the day after those meetings occur. <br><br><b>Board Meeting Start Time</b><br>Board of education meetings are typically called to order at 6 p.m. However, the start time may be adjusted should the board need to discuss issues or items in closed session. In those instances, the board will adjourn the meeting to closed session immediately after calling it to order, and reconvene in open session when the closed session has concluded.<br><br><b>Public Participation at Board Meetings<br></b>At each regular and special open meeting of the board of education, members of the public and district employees will be given time during audience communication to comment on or ask questions of the board. Audience communication will be conducted in accordance with <a href=https://www.boardpolicyonline.com/?b=hinsdale_86&s=926017><u><u>policy 2:230 (Public Participation at Board of Education Meetings and Petitions to the Board)</u></u></a>. Anyone who wishes to address the board during audience communication must sign up to speak prior to the meeting being called to order. <br><br><b>Contact</b><u></u><u></u><u></u><br><u></u>Debra Kedrowski<br>Phone: 630-655-6108<br>Email: <a href=mailto:[email protected]><u><u>[email protected]</u></u></a></span></span></span> District Improvement Day – Early Dismissal for Students Fri, April 26, 2024 – Fri, April 26, 2024 <span><span>Students will dismiss <span><span>for the day at 12:35 p.m. Staff will engage in professional development from 12:50 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. </span></span></span></span> Early Release Wednesday Wed, May 1, 2024 – Wed, May 1, 2024 Students will dismiss for the day at 1:55 p.m. Academic Committee Meeting Thu, May 2, 2024 – Thu, May 2, 2024 <span><span><span><span><span><b>Board of Education Committee Meetings and Agendas</b><br>Public notice of board of education committee meetings and their corresponding agendas are published in <a href=https://go.boarddocs.com/il/hinsdale86/Board.nsf/Public>BoardDocs</a> 48 hours prior to the start of the meeting.<br><br><b>Public Participation at Board Committee Meetings</b><br>At each board of education committee meeting, members of the public and district employees will be given time during audience communication to comment on or ask questions of the group. Audience communication will be conducted in accordance with <a href=https://www.boardpolicyonline.com/?b=hinsdale_86&s=926017>policy 2:230 (Public Participation at Board of Education Meetings and Petitions to the Board)</a>. Anyone who wishes to address the committee during audience communication must sign up to speak prior to the meeting being called to order.<br><br><b>Contact</b><br>Debra Kedrowski<br>Phone: 630-655-6108<br>Email: <a href=mailto:[email protected]>[email protected]</a></span></span></span></span></span> AP Exams Mon, May 6, 2024 – Fri, May 17, 2024 Policy Committee Meeting Mon, May 6, 2024 – Mon, May 6, 2024 <span><span><span><b>Board of Education Committee Meetings and Agendas</b><br>Public notice of board of education committee meetings and their corresponding agendas are published in <a href=https://go.boarddocs.com/il/hinsdale86/Board.nsf/Public>BoardDocs</a> 48 hours prior to the start of the meeting.<br><br><b>Public Participation at Board Committee Meetings</b><br>At each board of education committee meeting, members of the public and district employees will be given time during audience communication to comment on or ask questions of the group. Audience communication will be conducted in accordance with <a href=https://www.boardpolicyonline.com/?b=hinsdale_86&s=926017>policy 2:230 (Public Participation at Board of Education Meetings and Petitions to the Board)</a>. Anyone who wishes to address the committee during audience communication must sign up to speak prior to the meeting being called to order.<br><br><b>Contact</b><br>Debra Kedrowski<br>Phone: 630-655-6108<br>Email: <a href=mailto:[email protected]>[email protected]</a></span></span></span> HR Committee Meeting Tue, May 7, 2024 – Tue, May 7, 2024 <span><span><span><b>Board of Education Committee Meetings and Agendas</b><br>Public notice of board of education committee meetings and their corresponding agendas are published in <a href=https://go.boarddocs.com/il/hinsdale86/Board.nsf/Public>BoardDocs</a> 48 hours prior to the start of the meeting.<br><br><b>Public Participation at Board Committee Meetings</b><br>At each board of education committee meeting, members of the public and district employees will be given time during audience communication to comment on or ask questions of the group. Audience communication will be conducted in accordance with <a href=https://www.boardpolicyonline.com/?b=hinsdale_86&s=926017>policy 2:230 (Public Participation at Board of Education Meetings and Petitions to the Board)</a>. Anyone who wishes to address the committee during audience communication must sign up to speak prior to the meeting being called to order.<br><br><b>Contact</b><br>Debra Kedrowski<br>Phone: 630-655-6108<br>Email: <a href=mailto:[email protected]>[email protected]</a></span></span></span> Early Release Wednesday Wed, May 8, 2024 – Wed, May 8, 2024 <span><span>Students will dismiss for the day at 1:55 p.m.</span></span> Board of Education – Committee of the Whole Meeting Thu, May 9, 2024 – Fri, May 10, 2024 <span><span><b>Board of Education Meetings and Agendas</b><br>Public notice of board of education meetings and their corresponding agendas are published in <a href=https://go.boarddocs.com/il/hinsdale86/Board.nsf/Public><u><u>BoardDocs</u></u></a> 72 hours prior to the meeting. First Look, which is a high-level preview of the upcoming board meeting, is distributed once the meeting is posted. Board Briefs, which features a summary of the committee of the whole or regular action meetings, is typically released the day after those meetings occur. <br><br><b>Board Meeting Start Time</b><br>Board of education meetings are typically called to order at 6 p.m. However, the start time may be adjusted should the board need to discuss issues or items in closed session. In those instances, the board will adjourn the meeting to closed session immediately after calling it to order, and reconvene in open session when the closed session has concluded.<br><br><b>Public Participation at Board Meetings<br></b>At each regular and special open meeting of the board of education, members of the public and district employees will be given time during audience communication to comment on or ask questions of the board. Audience communication will be conducted in accordance with <a href=https://www.boardpolicyonline.com/?b=hinsdale_86&s=926017><u><u>policy 2:230 (Public Participation at Board of Education Meetings and Petitions to the Board)</u></u></a>. Anyone who wishes to address the board during audience communication must sign up to speak prior to the meeting being called to order. <br><br><b>Contact</b><u></u><u></u><u></u><br><u></u>Debra Kedrowski<br>Phone: 630-655-6108<br>Email: <a href=mailto:[email protected]><u><u>[email protected]</u></u></a></span></span> Early Release Wednesday Wed, May 15, 2024 – Wed, May 15, 2024 Students will dismiss for the day at 1:55 p.m. Finance Committee Meeting Wed, May 15, 2024 – Wed, May 15, 2024 <span><span><b>Board of Education Committee Meetings and Agendas</b><br>Public notice of board of education committee meetings and their corresponding agendas are published in <a href=https://go.boarddocs.com/il/hinsdale86/Board.nsf/Public><u><u>BoardDocs</u></u></a> 48 hours prior to the start of the meeting.<br><br><b>Public Participation at Board Committee Meetings</b><br>At each board of education committee meeting, members of the public and district employees will be given time during audience communication to comment on or ask questions of the group. Audience communication will be conducted in accordance with <a href=https://www.boardpolicyonline.com/?b=hinsdale_86&s=926017><u><u>policy 2:230 (Public Participation at Board of Education Meetings and Petitions to the Board)</u></u></a>. Anyone who wishes to address the committee during audience communication must sign up to speak prior to the meeting being called to order.<br><br><b>Contact</b><br>Debra Kedrowski<br>Phone: 630-655-6108<br>Email: <a href=mailto:[email protected]><u><u>[email protected]</u></u></a></span></span> Facilities Committee Meeting Fri, May 17, 2024 – Fri, May 17, 2024 <span><span><span><b>Board of Education Committee Meetings and Agendas</b><br>Public notice of board of education committee meetings and their corresponding agendas are published in <a href=https://go.boarddocs.com/il/hinsdale86/Board.nsf/Public>BoardDocs</a> 48 hours prior to the start of the meeting.<br><br><b>Public Participation at Board Committee Meetings</b><br>At each board of education committee meeting, members of the public and district employees will be given time during audience communication to comment on or ask questions of the group. Audience communication will be conducted in accordance with <a href=https://www.boardpolicyonline.com/?b=hinsdale_86&s=926017>policy 2:230 (Public Participation at Board of Education Meetings and Petitions to the Board)</a>. Anyone who wishes to address the committee during audience communication must sign up to speak prior to the meeting being called to order.<br><br><b>Contact</b><br>Debra Kedrowski<br>Phone: 630-655-6108<br>Email: <a href=mailto:[email protected]>[email protected]</a></span></span></span> Early Release Wednesday Wed, May 22, 2024 – Wed, May 22, 2024 <span><span>Students will dismiss for the day at 1:55 p.m.</span></span> Exams and Graduation Thu, May 23, 2024 – Fri, May 31, 2024 Graduation Thu, May 23, 2024 Graduation Thu, May 23, 2024 – Fri, May 24, 2024 Holiday Mon, May 27, 2024 Memorial Day Memorial Day – No School Mon, May 27, 2024 – Tue, May 28, 2024 Second Semester Final Exams Wed, May 29, 2024 – Fri, May 31, 2024 Second Semester Final Exams Wed, May 29, 2024 – Sat, June 1, 2024 Board of Education – Regular Action Meeting Thu, May 30, 2024 – Fri, May 31, 2024 <span><span><span><b>Board of Education Meetings and Agendas</b><br>Public notice of board of education meetings and their corresponding agendas are published in <a href=https://go.boarddocs.com/il/hinsdale86/Board.nsf/Public><u><u>BoardDocs</u></u></a> 72 hours prior to the meeting. First Look, which is a high-level preview of the upcoming board meeting, is distributed once the meeting is posted. Board Briefs, which features a summary of the committee of the whole or regular action meetings, is typically released the day after those meetings occur. <br><br><b>Board Meeting Start Time</b><br>Board of education meetings are typically called to order at 6 p.m. However, the start time may be adjusted should the board need to discuss issues or items in closed session. In those instances, the board will adjourn the meeting to closed session immediately after calling it to order, and reconvene in open session when the closed session has concluded.<br><br><b>Public Participation at Board Meetings<br></b>At each regular and special open meeting of the board of education, members of the public and district employees will be given time during audience communication to comment on or ask questions of the board. Audience communication will be conducted in accordance with <a href=https://www.boardpolicyonline.com/?b=hinsdale_86&s=926017><u><u>policy 2:230 (Public Participation at Board of Education Meetings and Petitions to the Board)</u></u></a>. Anyone who wishes to address the board during audience communication must sign up to speak prior to the meeting being called to order. <br><br><b>Contact</b><u></u><u></u><u></u><br><u></u>Debra Kedrowski<br>Phone: 630-655-6108<br>Email: <a href=mailto:[email protected]><u><u>[email protected]</u></u></a></span></span></span> Policy Committee Meeting Mon, June 3, 2024 – Mon, June 3, 2024 <span><span><span><b>Board of Education Committee Meetings and Agendas</b><br>Public notice of board of education committee meetings and their corresponding agendas are published in <a href=https://go.boarddocs.com/il/hinsdale86/Board.nsf/Public>BoardDocs</a> 48 hours prior to the start of the meeting.<br><br><b>Public Participation at Board Committee Meetings</b><br>At each board of education committee meeting, members of the public and district employees will be given time during audience communication to comment on or ask questions of the group. Audience communication will be conducted in accordance with <a href=https://www.boardpolicyonline.com/?b=hinsdale_86&s=926017>policy 2:230 (Public Participation at Board of Education Meetings and Petitions to the Board)</a>. Anyone who wishes to address the committee during audience communication must sign up to speak prior to the meeting being called to order.<br><br><b>Contact</b><br>Debra Kedrowski<br>Phone: 630-655-6108<br>Email: <a href=mailto:[email protected]>[email protected]</a></span></span></span> HR Committee Meeting Tue, June 4, 2024 – Tue, June 4, 2024 <span><span><span><b>Board of Education Committee Meetings and Agendas</b><br>Public notice of board of education committee meetings and their corresponding agendas are published in <a href=https://go.boarddocs.com/il/hinsdale86/Board.nsf/Public>BoardDocs</a> 48 hours prior to the start of the meeting.<br><br><b>Public Participation at Board Committee Meetings</b><br>At each board of education committee meeting, members of the public and district employees will be given time during audience communication to comment on or ask questions of the group. Audience communication will be conducted in accordance with <a href=https://www.boardpolicyonline.com/?b=hinsdale_86&s=926017>policy 2:230 (Public Participation at Board of Education Meetings and Petitions to the Board)</a>. Anyone who wishes to address the committee during audience communication must sign up to speak prior to the meeting being called to order.<br><br><b>Contact</b><br>Debra Kedrowski<br>Phone: 630-655-6108<br>Email: <a href=mailto:[email protected]>[email protected]</a></span></span></span> Finance Committee Meeting Wed, June 12, 2024 – Wed, June 12, 2024 <span><span><b>Board of Education Committee Meetings and Agendas</b><br>Public notice of board of education committee meetings and their corresponding agendas are published in <a href=https://go.boarddocs.com/il/hinsdale86/Board.nsf/Public><u><u>BoardDocs</u></u></a> 48 hours prior to the start of the meeting.<br><br><b>Public Participation at Board Committee Meetings</b><br>At each board of education committee meeting, members of the public and district employees will be given time during audience communication to comment on or ask questions of the group. Audience communication will be conducted in accordance with <a href=https://www.boardpolicyonline.com/?b=hinsdale_86&s=926017><u><u>policy 2:230 (Public Participation at Board of Education Meetings and Petitions to the Board)</u></u></a>. Anyone who wishes to address the committee during audience communication must sign up to speak prior to the meeting being called to order.<br><br><b>Contact</b><br>Debra Kedrowski<br>Phone: 630-655-6108<br>Email: <a href=mailto:[email protected]><u><u>[email protected]</u></u></a></span></span> Board of Education – Committee of the Whole Meeting Thu, June 13, 2024 – Fri, June 14, 2024 <span><span><b>Board of Education Meetings and Agendas</b><br>Public notice of board of education meetings and their corresponding agendas are published in <a href=https://go.boarddocs.com/il/hinsdale86/Board.nsf/Public><u><u>BoardDocs</u></u></a> 72 hours prior to the meeting. First Look, which is a high-level preview of the upcoming board meeting, is distributed once the meeting is posted. Board Briefs, which features a summary of the committee of the whole or regular action meetings, is typically released the day after those meetings occur. <br><br><b>Board Meeting Start Time</b><br>Board of education meetings are typically called to order at 6 p.m. However, the start time may be adjusted should the board need to discuss issues or items in closed session. In those instances, the board will adjourn the meeting to closed session immediately after calling it to order, and reconvene in open session when the closed session has concluded.<br><br><b>Public Participation at Board Meetings<br></b>At each regular and special open meeting of the board of education, members of the public and district employees will be given time during audience communication to comment on or ask questions of the board. Audience communication will be conducted in accordance with <a href=https://www.boardpolicyonline.com/?b=hinsdale_86&s=926017><u><u>policy 2:230 (Public Participation at Board of Education Meetings and Petitions to the Board)</u></u></a>. Anyone who wishes to address the board during audience communication must sign up to speak prior to the meeting being called to order. <br><br><b>Contact</b><u></u><u></u><u></u><br><u></u>Debra Kedrowski<br>Phone: 630-655-6108<br>Email: <a href=mailto:[email protected]><u><u>[email protected]</u></u></a></span></span> Juneteenth – District 86 Schools and Offices Closed Wed, June 19, 2024 – Thu, June 20, 2024 Facilities Committee Meeting Fri, June 21, 2024 – Fri, June 21, 2024 <span><span><span><b>Board of Education Committee Meetings and Agendas</b><br>Public notice of board of education committee meetings and their corresponding agendas are published in <a href=https://go.boarddocs.com/il/hinsdale86/Board.nsf/Public>BoardDocs</a> 48 hours prior to the start of the meeting.<br><br><b>Public Participation at Board Committee Meetings</b><br>At each board of education committee meeting, members of the public and district employees will be given time during audience communication to comment on or ask questions of the group. Audience communication will be conducted in accordance with <a href=https://www.boardpolicyonline.com/?b=hinsdale_86&s=926017>policy 2:230 (Public Participation at Board of Education Meetings and Petitions to the Board)</a>. Anyone who wishes to address the committee during audience communication must sign up to speak prior to the meeting being called to order.<br><br><b>Contact</b><br>Debra Kedrowski<br>Phone: 630-655-6108<br>Email: <a href=mailto:[email protected]>[email protected]</a></span></span></span> Board of Education – Regular Action Meeting Thu, June 27, 2024 – Fri, June 28, 2024 <span><span><span><b>Board of Education Meetings and Agendas</b><br>Public notice of board of education meetings and their corresponding agendas are published in <a href=https://go.boarddocs.com/il/hinsdale86/Board.nsf/Public><u><u>BoardDocs</u></u></a> 72 hours prior to the meeting. First Look, which is a high-level preview of the upcoming board meeting, is distributed once the meeting is posted. Board Briefs, which features a summary of the committee of the whole or regular action meetings, is typically released the day after those meetings occur. <br><br><b>Board Meeting Start Time</b><br>Board of education meetings are typically called to order at 6 p.m. However, the start time may be adjusted should the board need to discuss issues or items in closed session. In those instances, the board will adjourn the meeting to closed session immediately after calling it to order, and reconvene in open session when the closed session has concluded.<br><br><b>Public Participation at Board Meetings<br></b>At each regular and special open meeting of the board of education, members of the public and district employees will be given time during audience communication to comment on or ask questions of the board. Audience communication will be conducted in accordance with <a href=https://www.boardpolicyonline.com/?b=hinsdale_86&s=926017><u><u>policy 2:230 (Public Participation at Board of Education Meetings and Petitions to the Board)</u></u></a>. Anyone who wishes to address the board during audience communication must sign up to speak prior to the meeting being called to order. <br><br><b>Contact</b><u></u><u></u><u></u><br><u></u>Debra Kedrowski<br>Phone: 630-655-6108<br>Email: <a href=mailto:[email protected]><u><u>[email protected]</u></u></a></span></span></span> New Educator Orientation Wed, August 7, 2024 – Mon, August 12, 2024 Institute Days Tue, August 13, 2024 ALICE Training for Staff Wed, August 14, 2024 – Thu, August 15, 2024 ALICE training is not required this year First Semester Thu, August 15, 2024 – Fri, December 20, 2024 Curriculum Night Thu, August 29, 2024 Labor Day Mon, September 2, 2024 Fall Conferences Wed, October 9, 2024 – Thu, October 10, 2024 Building Collaboration – 2:15 – 3:15 pm on October 9th District Improvement Days Thu, October 10, 2024 Early Dismissal Fri, October 11, 2024 Dismissal – 12:35 pm Columbus / Indigenous Peoples’ Day Mon, October 14, 2024 Thanksgiving Break Wed, November 27, 2024 – Fri, November 29, 2024 Exams and Graduation Mon, December 16, 2024 – Fri, December 20, 2024 1st Semester Final Exams Winter Break Mon, December 23, 2024 – Fri, January 3, 2025 Second Semester Tue, January 7, 2025 – Thu, May 29, 2025 Martin Luther King Day Mon, January 20, 2025 Presidents’ Day Mon, February 17, 2025 Spring Conferences Thu, February 27, 2025 Spring Break Mon, March 31, 2025 – Fri, April 4, 2025 ALICE Training Wed, April 16, 2025 Training is not required this year Graduation Thu, May 22, 2025 Memorial Day Mon, May 26, 2025 New Educator Orientation Tue, August 5, 2025 – Fri, August 8, 2025 Institute Days Mon, August 11, 2025 – Tue, August 12, 2025 School Year Begins Wed, August 13, 2025 Curriculum Night Thu, August 28, 2025 Holidays – Staff and Student Non-Attendance Mon, September 1, 2025 Labor Day ALICE Training for Staff Fri, October 3, 2025 Dismissal at 12:30 pm District Improvement Days Wed, October 15, 2025 Dismissal at 12:50 pm Fall Conferences Sun, October 26, 2025 Thanksgiving Break Wed, November 26, 2025 – Fri, November 28, 2025 1st Semester Final Exams Thu, December 18, 2025 – Sat, December 20, 2025 Winter Break Mon, December 22, 2025 – Fri, January 2, 2026 Spring Conferences Thu, February 26, 2026 Early Dismissal Fri, March 27, 2026 Dismissal at 12:35 pm Spring Break Mon, March 30, 2026 – Thu, April 2, 2026 AP Exams Mon, May 4, 2026 – Fri, May 15, 2026 2nd Semester Final Exams Wed, May 20, 2026 – Fri, May 22, 2026 Memorial Day Tue, May 26, 2026 School Year Ends Mon, June 1, 2026 If emergency days are not used