Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Donnie Castans’s organization
Aug 26, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Fox River Grove School District 3 Board Of Education Special Board Of Education Meeting Minutes
The meeting included an annual strategic plan update presented by representatives from Hazard, Young, Attea and Associates. The discussion covered achievements across five categories: academic success through curriculum and assessment alignment; student and staff emotional wellbeing focusing on Tier 1 instruction and PBIS; educator and leadership development; financial and facilities management including budget maintenance and bond payment strategies; and communication and community engagement advancements such as the adoption of Parent Square and policy updates.
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Fox River Grove School District 3 Minutes Of Regular Board Of Education Meeting
The board meetings covered various administrative and operational actions. Key topics included the processing of numerous Freedom of Information Act requests regarding district purchase records, approval of personnel reports including resignations and hirings, and the presentation of the FY27 tentative budget. The board discussed the adoption of a new District Handbook on Artificial Intelligence, approved interfund transfers for facility projects, and reviewed various new and revised board policies. Additionally, administrative reports provided updates on staff training, facility status, and a recap of the previous school year's data. Salary increases for administrators and educational support personnel were approved, along with contracts for facilities, lawn services, and annual assessments.
Jul 21, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Fox River Grove School District 3 Board of Education Regular Meeting
The board meeting addressed several key operational items, including the approval of a treasurer's report, bill payments, and payroll. The board approved resolutions extending IDOT approval for serious safety hazards, authorized an interfund transfer for debt service, and approved contracts for YMCA services, lawn maintenance, and annual assessment tools. Additionally, the board conducted a first reading of numerous new and revised policies, reviewed the 2025-2026 academic and financial recap, and held an executive session. Action items following the executive session included the approval of a Facilities Director contract, superintendent-delegated salary increases for administrators, salary raises for educational support personnel, and the third amendment to the superintendent's contract.
Jul 12, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Fox River Grove School District 3 Regular Board Of Education Meeting
The board meeting focused on the approval of a resolution authorizing the emergency expenditure of funds for asbestos abatement work. This action was necessary after greater amounts of asbestos were uncovered than originally estimated, impacting the HVAC project timeline and the start of the school year.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
