Brooke Hoene

The Board conducted a budget amendment hearing and approved the treasurer's reports and payment of bills. Key actions included the approval of the FY26 amended budget, renewal of property, casualty, liability, and workers' compensation insurance, and authorization for an upcoming band field trip. The board engaged in extensive discussion regarding long-term facility planning and potential renovations for the grade school, reviewing financing scenarios and future referendum timelines. Furthermore, the meeting featured department reports covering facility updates, summer maintenance projects, and ongoing TIF agreement discussions. Finally, the board accepted various staff resignations and approved several new hires for the upcoming school year.

The Board approved the renewal of the Illinois Association of School Boards membership, the second reading of board policy updates, and an enrollment request waiver. They approved the FY2026 tentative budget amendment for public display and scheduled a public hearing. Reports were presented regarding building updates, the superintendent's communications, renovation listening sessions, and various facility projects including gym floor maintenance, lab upgrades, and field improvements. The Board also discussed the Village TIF, accepted a staff resignation, and approved multiple new hires.

The Board approved various operational items including technology software renewals, hardware purchases, and ERate project authorizations, alongside policy updates and student teacher placements. Key actions included authorizing handbook revisions, establishing meeting schedules for the upcoming academic year, and approving fee structures for registration and lunch. The session covered extensive facility updates, including renovation listening sessions, expansion progress at the junior high, and summer maintenance projects. Personnel actions included student expulsion proceedings, staff reassignments, new hires, and the approval of summer workers. Additionally, the Board finalized pay rates for substitute teachers and sports officials, and authorized employment extensions for non-union personnel.

The board received public comments, approved the Treasurer's Reports and payment of bills, and addressed various administrative items including graduation and promotion schedules, district plans, school calendars, and intergovernmental agreements. The board also reviewed building and department reports, discussed facility renovation projects and communication plans, and received updates on personnel resignations and new hires. Additionally, the seniority list for staff was approved.

Key discussions and actions included the approval of Treasurer's Reports and Bills, and the approval of the Consent Agenda, which covered minutes from the previous meeting, the Amended 2025-26 Calendar due to snow days, and various program agreements. Reports covered building updates and the Superintendent's overview, which included updates on the District Leadership Team, the communication plan for the 'A Clear View' facility improvement microsite, and the timeline for the Annual 5 Essential Survey. Tentative graduation and promotion dates were established. New business involved accepting several resignations effective in May 2026, approving a new coaching hire, and approving staff reassignments pending licensure verification and anticipated retirements.