Bradley Elementary School District 61 Board of Education met Jan. 15.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Education of Bradley Elementary School District No. 61 was held on January 15, 2026, beginning at 7:00 p.m. at the Bradley Administrative Building 111 N Crosswell Ave, Bradley, IL 60915.
On roll call the following members were present: Board Members Golwitzer, Barrie, Hasemeyer, McCullough, Trudeau, Whalen, and Wilder. In attendance were Superintendent Hammond, Principals Mark Kohl, Trisha Anderson, and Anna Kirchner, Director or HR/Operations Kevin Patterson, Director of Finance, Nicole McCarty, Director of Curriculum, Rebecca Selk, and Director of Special Education, Randy Fortin.
Pledge of Allegiance was led by President Golwitzer.
Moment of Silence for BESD53 Board President Jayne Raef.
A Motion was made by Trudeau and seconded by Hasemeyer to approve all items on the Consent Agenda: 1) Regular Board Meeting Minutes of December 11, 2025; 2) Closed Session Minutes; 3) Bills; 4) Financial Report; 5) Committee Minutes; 6) Hires & Transfers; 7) Resignations; 8) Leaves of Absence; 9) Termination.
Ayes: Barrie, Golwitzer, Hasemeyer, McCullough, Trudeau, Whalen, Wilder
Nays: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
Motion carried.
Public Comments: None.
Board Member Comments: None
Discussion of District Strategic Planning/Mission/Vision and Goals.
A Motion was made by Trudeau and seconded by Wilder to approve School Maintenance Grant: Fire Alarm Upgrade.
Ayes: Barrie, Golwitzer, Hasemeyer, McCullough, Trudeau, Whalen, Wilder
Nays: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
Motion carried.
Committee Reports:
1. Kankakee Area Special Education Cooperative (McCullough and Hammond)
• Thursday, December 11, 2025.
o Discussed Staffing and Student Enrollment
• Hired OTR, Cara Curtis
o Declined to continue to explore out of district coordinator position
o Enrolled in p-card use with BMO
2. Finance (Barrie & Whalen) – No Meeting.
3. Building (Whalen & Trudeau) – No Meeting.
4. Insurance Committee (Golwitzer and McCullough) – No Meeting.
5. Safety Committee (Wilder & Trudeau) – No Meeting.
6. Technology Committee (Wilder & McCullough) – No Meeting.
7. Policy Committee (Hasemeyer & Barrie) – No Meeting.
8. Executive Committee (Golwitzer, Trudeau, and Whalen)
• Monday, January 12, 2026 at 7:00 a.m.
o Review Board Meeting Agenda
9. Parent/Community Engagement Committee (Hasemeyer & McCullough) – No Meeting.
10. IASB Three Rivers Delegate (Chairperson Golwitzer) – No Meeting.
Superintendent Report – 1) Attendance Data; 2) Other.
Finance Report – submitted Investments – submitted
Board Report – Central – submitted
Board Report – East – submitted
Board Report – West – submitted
Board Report – Curriculum Director – submitted
Board Report – Special Services Director – submitted
A Motion to go into Closed Session at 7:22 p.m. was made by McCullough and seconded by Trudeau to discuss collective negotiating matters, minutes, review student disciplinary cases, personnel appointment, employment, leave, compensation, discipline, performance, dismissal, or complaints (5ILCS 120/2 (c) (1); and discussion of minutes of meetings lawfully closed under this Act [5 ILCS 120/2(c)(21)].
Ayes: Barrie, Golwitzer, Hasemeyer, McCullough, Trudeau, Whalen, Wilder
Nays: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
Motion carried.
Reconvene to Open Session at 7:36 p.m.
*Discussions/Updates/Other
A Motion was made by Wilder and seconded by Whalen to Adjourn the meeting at 7:38 p.m.
Ayes: Barrie, Golwitzer, Hasemeyer, McCullough, Trudeau, Whalen, Wilder
Nays: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
Motion carried.
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