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Hinsdale Township High School District 86 special meeting, date not confirmed yet

20 min · 3 public speakers

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  1. Who spoke · first speaks at
  2. Catherine GreensponPresident
What happened

What happened at this meeting

Hinsdale District 86 board approves director contract and CIO transition consulting agreement 15:32

  • Speakers at public comment raised concerns about the leadership of the Hinsdale South athletic department, and one asked the board to authorize an independent review of the athletic director's performance and the district's oversight. 1:52
  • The board also voted 7⁠-⁠0 to approve a consulting agreement with the former CIO for transition support, and 7⁠-⁠0 to approve the consent agenda. 16:49
Item by item (5)
  1. Opening and roll call 0:03
    • Catherine Greenspon called the special meeting of the Board of Education of Hinsdale Township High School District 86 to order at 8 AM at the District Administrative Center. 0:03
    • The board recited the Pledge of Allegiance, and a speaker said audience comments would be heard for up to a total of 45 minutes, with 3 minutes per speaker. 0:25
  2. Public comment on athletics 1:45
    • A speaker at public comment said the speaker had lost confidence in the athletic director and asked the board to authorize an independent review of the athletic director's performance, the athletic department and the district's oversight. 2:39
    • Another speaker at public comment, who said the speaker was president of a parent athletic club, described turnover among coaches and families sending students to private schools for athletics, and said the board needed to get involved. 6:35
    • A third speaker at public comment said the speaker was concerned that incoming athletes would leave for private schools and said the head football coach position would be one of the most important hires. 11:19
  3. Director of Professional Learning contract 15:32
    • Catherine Greenspon said the recommendation was to fill the remaining 1.0 Director of Professional Learning position for '26-'27 following a subsequent resignation. 15:32
    • The motion called for a 1-year contract effective July 13, 2026 through June 30, 2027 with an annual salary of $115,000. 16:11
    • Catherine Greenspon announced the motion carried 7⁠-⁠0. 16:49
  4. Consulting agreement for CIO transition 16:49
    • Catherine Greenspon said the proposed contract with the former CIO provides for consulting services for up to 5 hours per week through the end of December 2026 at an hourly rate of $125 per hour. 16:49
    • The incoming CIO said there was a 2-month gap between the former CIO leaving and the new CIO starting, and that the agreement would provide a runway up to December to engage as needed. 18:04
    • The motion carried 7⁠-⁠0, according to the announced result. 18:37
  5. Consent agenda 18:37
    • The board took up the consent agenda, which a speaker described as items that are routine in nature or that have been discussed with the board. 18:37
    • Catherine Greenspon announced the motion carried 7⁠-⁠0 and adjourned the meeting. 19:30

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Video: posted by the district as “Special Meeting July 13, 2026”