Janet Rothwell

The board convened a special meeting primarily to enter into a closed session for the purpose of conducting candidate interviews and discussing the selection of an individual to fill a public office vacancy. Following the closed session, the board returned to open session and subsequently moved to adjourn the meeting.

The Board meeting included recognition events such as the Portrait of a Graduate spotlight and Principal Appreciation Day. Staff and Superintendent reports covered the Enrollment Projection Report, a successful Fiscal Year 2025 audit presentation, quarterly updates on Superintendent goals, the Fiscal Year 2026 budget calendar, construction progress updates on Lincoln Middle School, and a Freedom of Information Act report. The Board approved the Fiscal Year 2025 audit, personnel transactions, financial reports, an updated staffing plan, and tuition reimbursements. Additional communications included reports on the Northwest Suburban Special Education Organization, PTO activities, and upcoming IASB delegate selection.

The board approved the consent agenda, which included a personnel report and an updated staffing plan for the upcoming fiscal year. Additionally, the board approved a notice to remedy for a tenured staff member and voted to enter a closed session for the purpose of conducting candidate interviews for a public office vacancy.

The meeting featured a public comment segment regarding environmental health concerns at Westbrook School. The superintendent presented a 2025-2026 student data summary, reviewing student achievement and growth metrics for reading and math using assessments like MAP, FastBridge, and the Illinois Assessment of Readiness. Discussions included the expansion of reading enrichment programs, the upcoming implementation of a new math curriculum, and strategies for supporting diverse student groups, including multilingual learners and students receiving special education services.

The board discussed and authorized emergency funding for mold remediation and insulation replacement at Westbrook school. Key topics included the necessity of an expedited timeline, the strategy for pipe insulation removal and cleaning, and the rationale for the budget and selection of contractors. Concerns were raised regarding the potential health impacts of past exposure for staff and students, the identification of the root cause of the mold, and the adequacy of future air quality testing protocols.