Diane Moerke

The Board of Education meeting focused on student recognition through the Positive Descriptive Praise program, Staff Spotlight awards, and the District Champion Award. The Board discussed and approved the 2026-2027 school calendar and the schedule for board meeting dates. Committee reports were provided by the Long-Range Planning and Finance committees. Additionally, the Board took action to approve an administrator contract, authorized IESA participation, and processed personnel changes including various appointments, resignations, and medical leaves of absence.

The board meeting covers a variety of administrative and operational topics, including a Superintendent's report featuring staff spotlights, an 8th-grade graduation update, 2026 summer hours, and a review of the final school calendar and SIP data. Old business focuses on enrollment and discipline reports. New business includes reports from various board committees, individual building reports, and departmental updates from areas such as academics, human resources, multilingual programs, and building operations. Key action items involve the certification of a proposition for a school facility tax, the approval of the ISBE consolidated district plan, the presentation of the tentative amended budget for public display, setting student fees, finalizing the school calendar, and addressing student disciplinary reviews.

The Board of Education meeting included reports on student and staff recognition, a presentation of the upcoming school calendar, updates on registration for the next school year, and details regarding the annual Multicultural Festival and Spring Break. The Board reviewed and approved several policies, including those related to the chain of command, student rights, search and seizure, and extracurricular activities. Additionally, the Board discussed reports from the Long-Range Planning and Finance committees, approved the District 3 Discipline Improvement Plan, authorized a contract for concrete improvements at Newport Elementary, and approved a Memorandum of Understanding to hire a social worker.

The committee meeting agenda includes discussions on administrator contracts, IESA registration, and a review of the technology fiscal status and budget, including E-RATE reimbursement. Additionally, the committee will review monthly finance bills and the treasurer's report.

The agenda includes the Superintendent's report covering 8th grade graduation, summer hours, the final school calendar, and a board vacancy. Business items encompass enrollment and discipline reports, committee updates, and various department reports. The board will process election results, recognize outgoing members, seat new members, and conduct board reorganization including officer elections. Action items involve the final school calendar, IESA membership, a food service contract extension, a salary adjustment MOU, administrator contracts, and approvals for district-wide roofing and plumbing projects.