Christopher Bohula

The Committee of the Whole discussed the finalized 2024-2029 Strategic Plan for the District. The discussion covered the goals outlined for each focus area within the plan, noting that the document serves as a living guide for the district with progress updates to be provided on the district website. The Committee reached a consensus to move forward with the final approval of the plan.

The Orland School District 135 embarked on a strategic planning process to outline its long-range direction for ensuring student academic success and fostering a culture of continuous improvement over a five-year period. The plan identifies six primary focus areas: Finance, Facilities, Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment, Human Resources, Community and Public Relations, and Student and Family Experiences. This strategic roadmap, developed with extensive stakeholder feedback, aims to set clear goals and actionable steps.

The committee meeting was scheduled to discuss teaching, learning, and technology topics; however, the session was canceled due to a lack of quorum.

The budget form includes sections for estimated beginning fund balance, receipts/revenues, disbursements/expenditures, and other sources/uses of funds. It covers various funds such as Educational, Operations & Maintenance, Debt Service, Transportation, Municipal Retirement/Social Security, Capital Projects, and Working Cash. The document also details revenue sources like designated purposes levies, mobile home privilege tax, corporate personal property replacement taxes, and tuition from various sources. Additionally, it outlines expenditures by major object, including salaries, employee benefits, purchased services, supplies & materials, and capital outlay.

The Board of Education meeting addressed the adoption of the budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026. Key discussion points included estimated beginning and ending fund balances, receipts/revenues from local, state, and federal sources, and disbursements/expenditures across various funds such as educational operations & maintenance, debt service, transportation, and capital projects. The budget preparation involved a public hearing and compliance with legal requirements, with a focus on balancing the budget and adhering to Illinois Administrative Code-Part 100 and Section 17-1 of the School Code.