Big Hollow School District 38

The board discussed and took action on several items, including a proposed county school facility tax, the retirement of the Superintendent, and the honorable dismissal of education support personnel. Additionally, the board approved an updated education support staff handbook, March employment recommendations, and resignations. Informational items included a review of FOIA requests, monthly reports, and the timeline for the superintendent's evaluation.

The board meeting included the recognition of students as students of the month and members of the wrestling team who qualified for state finals. The superintendent presented on a proposed county school facility tax and announced his retirement scheduled for the end of the 2026-2027 school year. The board approved a resolution to place a sales tax question regarding school facilities, school resource officers, and mental health professionals on the ballot for the November 2026 election. Further actions included the approval of an honorable dismissal resolution, the updated Education Support Staff handbook for 2026-2027, and March employment recommendations. The board also accepted several staff resignations and established a timeline for the superintendent's evaluation.

The board meeting agenda covered several key initiatives and operational items, including an academic spotlight on the school-wide vocabulary challenge and the recognition of various student and staff accomplishments such as Students of the Month, IESA state bowling qualifiers, retiring staff members, and educators nominated for professional awards. The board reviewed their code of conduct and addressed administrative reports, including summer office hours and upcoming graduation details. Action items included approval of a substitute teacher rate increase, extra-curricular assignments, the school treasurer's bond, policy updates, certification of hazardous bus conditions, and employment recommendations. Additionally, the board accepted multiple staff resignations and reviewed informational items such as FOIA requests and monthly administrative reports.

The board meeting included student accomplishment recognition, a review of the board member code of conduct, and a report from the superintendent regarding the 2026-2027 staffing plan, which involves a reduction in certified staff. Additionally, the board discussed summer school opportunities, reviewed administrative assignments for the upcoming school year, approved a school fee structure, and authorized the dismissal of specific teaching staff. Other items included the acceptance of several staff resignations, a review of FOIA requests, and the examination of monthly financial reports and accounts payable.

The board meeting included student accomplishment recognition, a review of the board member code of conduct, and a review of January enrollment figures. Key actions taken included the approval of revisions to the Press Plus Policy 120, approval of certified and support staff seniority lists, and authorization of an intergovernmental agreement for shared transportation services with Fox Lake School District 114. The board also approved January employment recommendations and authorized a $17,025 expenditure for a sound system upgrade at the middle school gymnasium. Additionally, the board accepted a resignation, reviewed FOIA requests, and discussed student suspension guidelines during the public comment period.