Bourbonnais Elementary School District 53

The meeting commenced with the Pledge of Allegiance and Roll Call. Key discussions included public comment and an administration report featuring a tribute to Board President Jayne Raef for her dedication. The consent agenda involved the approval of various committee meeting minutes, the Treasurer's Report, bills and payroll, personnel matters, and school board policies. Specific action items included the approval of a request for one additional 1.0 FTE Paraprofessional Position for Pre-K at LeVasseur. Significant capital discussions involved the approval of a Facilities Improvement Project at Shepard and BUGC to PSI for a total of $835,970, the approval of the bid for the Shepard Fire Alarm Project to Ruder Electric for $216,311, and a recommendation to table the approval of the Shepard Controls Project bid to Johnson Controls until the next meeting. Finally, the Board considered and approved a Resolution authorizing a supplemental property tax levy (2025) for outstanding limited bonds.

The strategic plan, titled Mission 2033, outlines the district's long-term goals and vision to provide a high-quality education that prepares all students for success in college, career, and life. It focuses on five strategic goals: Academic Excellence, Equity and Inclusion, Community Engagement, Operational Excellence, and Staff Development. The plan aims to establish the district as a leading educational institution recognized for innovative teaching, inclusive learning environments, and strong partnerships, ultimately empowering every student to reach their full potential and increasing graduation rates and college/career readiness indicators by 15% by 2033.

The meeting included recognition of staff, students, board members, and the community, including the Student Superintendent for the day, the Region Middle School Principal of the Year, and acknowledgments for the 7th and 8th Grade Team Steam. The board also presented a Blue Ribbon Banner and discussed employee appreciation events. The Audit Report for 2024-2025 was presented, and the First-grade teachers talked about the positive impact of instructional coaching. The board also discussed the final tax levy, accepted the Audit Report for 2024-2025, authorized the school maintenance project grant application, and discussed school board policies and BUGC Park Signage. A closed session was held for collective negotiating matters.

The Finance Committee meeting included a call to order, roll call, public comments, and an audit review.

The meeting included a call to order, pledge of allegiance, roll call, and public comments. The committee discussed policy updates, specifically Board Policy 760.