Adlai E. Stevenson High School District 125

The discussion topic for this meeting focused on reviewing updated construction plans and long-term financial projections for the district.

The meeting included visitor statements from a Stevenson parent regarding parking and student attendance, a report from the Student Council School Board Representative, and a presentation by the Multilingual Learning, Spanish 1 department highlighting their course alignment with Teaching and Learning Principles and Wellness Pillars. Key agenda items addressed included graduate program approvals as of January 2025 and the processing of Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests. The Consent Agenda involved the approval of various items, such as Human Resources reports, destruction/release of audio/video recordings and executive session minutes, and approval of December 2025 expenditures and disbursements.

The Board of Education discussion focused primarily on reviewing the Student Support Programs.

The meeting began with acknowledgments for School Board Appreciation Month, featuring remarks from the Student Council Vice President thanking the board for their dedication and impact on student opportunities. The primary discussion included updates on student winter break experiences shared by a freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior, highlighting activities such as spending time with friends, travel, rest, and studying for standardized tests. Subsequent discussions focused on student activities and athletics, noting the conclusion of the Season of Serve, with a hockey team fundraiser for the Stevenson One Family Foundation, and updates on the performances of various sports teams including boys' and girls' basketball, wrestling, and bowling. There was also a preview of upcoming events for the second semester, such as the consortium choir concert and the transition from Winterfest to Patriot Palooa, which will feature professional and student bands. An update on an Allied basketball game was provided as an example of student spotlighting. Separately, a visitor addressed the board regarding attendance-based privilege eligibility, referencing a prior request for administrative follow-up. The board also heard a presentation from the Spanish One team, detailing the course's focus on providing foundational language learning and cultural appreciation for students entering the high school language program, along with demographic data of the student body and a narrative illustrating the program's success in fostering student participation and comfort.

The primary discussion topic of this executive session meeting was Superintendent Supervision/Evaluation.