Amy Laskowski

The Superintendent's Report included updates on the progress of the playground, summer school, and 2025-26 staffing. A recommendation was presented to adopt i-Ready as the new District math curriculum for the 2025-26 school year. Progress continues to be made on the transition from the Lyons TTO to the Proviso TTO. The Board approved the Consolidated Grant Application, a Board Policy that clarifies and guides staff when faced with an immigration issue, and annual contracts with food and transportation providers. The Board also handled financial business, personnel and FOIA reports, and the destruction of a closed session audio recording.

The board meeting included student recognitions and the election of new officers. A public hearing was held to waive the limitation on administrative costs for FY2025. Discussions covered the Proviso TTO, the superintendent's report on playground upgrades and additional sports opportunities, a strategic plan overview for the 2025-26 school year, board policies regarding immigration, and food service and transportation contracts. Action items included an intergovernmental agreement with Proviso TTO, changes to the DuPage West Cook IGA, a technology purchase and liquidation plan for 2025-26, and administrator contracts and support staff increases. The board also approved a resolution to waive the administrative costs limitation.

The meeting included celebrations for two Battle of the Books teams and a Those Who Excel Award recipient. Reports and discussions covered the April 1 Consolidated Election, 5Essentials Parent Survey, board packet publishing software migration, playground upgrades, basketball B-team conversation, 2025-26 student registration, technology purchases for the 2025-26 school year, and a TTO progress update with potential solutions involving PMA or the Proviso Township Treasurer's Office. A resolution was reviewed regarding the transition of the DuPage West Cook Special Education Board into an Oversight Committee. Action items included approval of 2025-26 school fees and updated residency language in Policy 7:60.

The meeting included updates on building projects, staffing, and the ESSER-3 plan, which allocates funds for learning loss, after-school and summer school supplies, NeatBars, and air quality improvements. The board accepted the Fiscal Year 2022 Tentative Amended Budget and approved the 2021-2022 Final School Calendar and Policy 5:330. A contract was approved for an Assistant Principal. The consent agenda included financial reports and personnel matters. Committee reports covered the D106 Education Foundation, Finance Committee, TTO, and Parent Advisory Committee. An FMLA request was approved in closed session.

The meeting included recognition of an Arts Education Week award winner, reports on the Highlands Spelling Bee and building projects, discussion of sidewalk projects, technology purchases, and staffing recommendations. The board also addressed plumbing and sewer improvements, approved registration fees and the milk program, and reviewed financial business, personnel reports, and LADSE purchase services. An executive session was held to discuss personnel matters.