Justin Adams

The Board discussed various operational and financial items, including IESA membership, bidding for dairy products, summer sports league agreements, and setting fees for the upcoming school year. Administrative approvals covered service agreements with Skyward and ParentSquare, a summer library program, and the implementation of specific behavioral intervention procedures. The Board also reviewed and approved facility improvement projects, such as HVAC unit replacements and track surface removal, and authorized the lease of a new school bus. Furthermore, the meeting included a review of school performance and technology reports, as well as a closed session regarding personnel, collective bargaining, and student-related matters.

The board meeting agenda covered a range of operational and administrative topics. Key items included the approval of IESA membership, the bidding process for dairy products, setting breakfast and lunch prices, and establishing gate prices for extracurricular events. The board discussed and approved long-term vendor agreements for Skyward and ParentSquare to secure pricing. Facility improvements were a major focus, specifically the approval of an HVAC replacement bid, the removal of the running track surface with modifications to field events, and the leasing of a new school bus. Additionally, the board reviewed and approved various personnel matters, including staff resignations, appointments of summer workers, and reassignments of current staff members.

The board approved several key items including the final 2025-26 school calendar, IHSA membership for 2026-27, the Consolidated District Plan, and a Title I School-wide Waiver. Policies regarding anaphylactic response, wellness, and non-resident tuition were adopted, and a three-year cyberbullying training agreement was finalized. The board approved a bid for track resurfacing. Regarding fuel procurement, the board decided to postpone contracting due to market volatility. A decision on leasing new school buses was deferred pending further cost analysis. Additionally, the board addressed various personnel actions, including resignations and appointments of teaching and coaching staff.

The meeting agenda includes routine consent items such as the approval of the agenda, bills, payroll, financial reports, and activity reports. The consent agenda also addresses reviewing the status of closed session minutes, authorizing the destruction of old verbatim recordings, approving a PRESS Policy on the second reading, acknowledging the completion of the Superintendent's Evaluation for 2025-26, and approving the completion of Economic Interest forms. Discussion topics involve considering the sale of a small piece of property located at the northwest corner of the 4-way stop and considering the expansion of Policy 6:61 regarding Nonresident Tuition Exemption. The personnel report includes approving a resignation, approving maternity leave, and approving substitute and semester teachers.

The meeting included public hearings for the Tax Levy and track resurfacing. Key discussions involved the routine consent agenda items, including the approval of the December Bills, Payroll, and various financial reports. Action items included the approval of the 2025 Tax Levy and the first reading of a PRESS policy. The Board considered approving the lowest bid for track resurfacing from Byrne & Jones, which was noted as higher than anticipated, possibly leading to a rebid. Reports covered elementary, junior high/high school, technology, and superintendent updates, as well as a report on unpaid school fees and negative lunch balances. Personnel matters included approving an intent to retire, accepting a resignation, approving maternity leave, and approving two new part-time staff appointments. The Superintendent noted that while the 2025 tax levy rate is lower than the previous year, taxpayers will see an increase due to a 10.8% increase in the equalized assessed value. The Senior Trip to Branson, MO, for April 2026 was also approved.