Board Of Education Regular Meeting
The meeting commenced with the Pledge of Allegiance and noted no public comment. Key discussions focused on the approval of previous board minutes, specifically the special board meeting minutes from January 20, 2026, and the executive session special board meeting minutes from January 20, 2026. The treasurer's report for February 2026 was presented, detailing fund balances, receipts, and expenditures for January, concluding with a motion to approve the report. Staff reports followed, including an extensive presentation on student assessment data for the Illinois Science Assessment (ISA) and other state/national tests. Discussions covered changes in state assessment scoring cut scores, proficiency rates in Science, Math, and English Language Arts (ELA) across third through eighth grades, and comparisons against state and local averages. Specific attention was given to the strong performance in ELA and the continuous efforts to improve math scores by spiraling skills and addressing specific standards.