Erica Craig

The board meeting included the appointment of a secretary pro tem, the recognition of Addison Bank and Trust for their continued partnership with the district's career pathway programs, and the presentation of the Scott J. Hilton Excellence in Educational Leadership Award to two outstanding educators. Additionally, the board recognized the attainment of a doctoral degree by a district staff member in music education.

The Update88 Plan outlines a proposal to address critical facility needs at Addison Trail and Willowbrook high schools through a bond referendum, without increasing the net tax rate. Key priorities include enhancing safety and security, replacing end-of-life infrastructure, improving ADA accessibility, modernizing Career and Technical Education (CTE) spaces, and upgrading performing arts and athletic facilities. The plan aims to provide healthier and safer schools, attract and retain instructors, strengthen career pathways, improve energy efficiency, maintain property values, and reduce costly emergency repairs. A final decision on the bond referendum will be made in August 2026.

DuPage High School District 88 proposes a bond referendum to address critical facility needs in its aging high schools, Addison Trail and Willowbrook, without increasing the net tax rate. The plan focuses on improving security and life safety, enhancing ADA accessibility, replacing end-of-life infrastructure, and modernizing Career and Technical Education (CTE) spaces, along with performing arts and sports facilities. These improvements aim to create healthier and safer learning environments, extend the lifespan of existing facilities, reduce costly emergency repairs, provide industry-standard CTE spaces for stronger student career paths, enhance energy efficiency, attract and retain instructors, and maintain property values.

This bond proposal outlines a plan to address critical facility needs at Addison Trail and Willowbrook high schools. The primary focus areas include enhancing safety and security, upgrading end-of-life infrastructure (electrical, plumbing, HVAC, roofing), ensuring ADA accessibility, modernizing Career and Technical Education (CTE) spaces, and updating performing arts and athletic facilities. The proposal aims to achieve these improvements through a potential November 2026 referendum, financed by new bonds issued without a net tax rate increase, leveraging expiring debt from a previous 2007 referendum.

The board discussed several items including a bond issue update, financial projections, a proposal from the educational foundation, and potential dates for a reorganizational meeting. The consent agenda included review of financial reports, various equipment purchases for the schools and district office, disposition of equipment, personnel matters, and donations. Separate action items involved the ratification of committee actions, specifically masonry and fireproofing re-bids, as well as the recognition of assistant principals. Additionally, a closed meeting was held to discuss collective negotiating matters and personnel-related issues.