Addison School District 4

The board meeting included the approval of accounts payable for July 2026 and payroll for June 2026. A recognition was held for an educator, Eve Meridian, as the 'Difference Maker' of the month. The primary presentation involved a review of the tentative 2026-2027 fiscal budget, including revenue projections, expenditure updates related to rising health care premiums, legal fees, and workers' compensation, and a strategy to manage fund balances. Additionally, a presentation was given regarding a proposed referendum for District 88.

The board meeting included the approval of accounts payable for June 2026 and payroll for May 2026. Two employees were recognized as Addison District 4 difference makers for their response to a security threat at Stone Elementary. Several principals presented updates on school improvement plans and performance metrics for the 2025-2026 school year, including math growth measured via i-Ready, English language arts proficiency, and student attendance and conduct goals.

This plan outlines the district's strategy to transform student learning through the use of current technology, including Chromebooks, robotics, coding, and STEAM initiatives. It is structured around three core goals: empowering students to be innovative learners and digital citizens, enabling teachers to enhance and personalize learning with technology, and increasing parental understanding of technology use and online safety.

The board meeting featured a student council recognition presentation involving representatives from several schools including Wesley Elementary, Lake Park Elementary, Army Trail Elementary, Indian Trail Junior High, and Stone School. Each school's representatives shared their accomplishments for the school year, which included organizing food drives, charity fundraisers, and various school spirit activities. The Board also approved the accounts payable for May 2026 and payroll for April 2026, and addressed public comment policy regarding sensitive personnel discussions.

The board conducted a public hearing regarding a plan to issue bonds for facility building code conformance. Following the hearing, the board approved the accounts payable and payroll for the month of March 2026. Recognitions were presented for Addison District 4 Difference Makers, including a fifth grade teacher, an Indian Trail teacher and volunteer, and an orchestra instructor. Furthermore, the board received presentations on the upcoming accelerated programming for the next school year, including math and literacy initiatives, and reviewed dual language program enrollment trends with a proposal to transition the program from Stone to Wesley schools to improve cohort sizes.