Katie Purse

The board conducted a public hearing regarding a plan to issue bonds for facility building code conformance. Following the hearing, the board approved the accounts payable and payroll for the month of March 2026. Recognitions were presented for Addison District 4 Difference Makers, including a fifth grade teacher, an Indian Trail teacher and volunteer, and an orchestra instructor. Furthermore, the board received presentations on the upcoming accelerated programming for the next school year, including math and literacy initiatives, and reviewed dual language program enrollment trends with a proposal to transition the program from Stone to Wesley schools to improve cohort sizes.

The meeting included the approval of accounts payable and payroll for the month. Presentations were given regarding the DARE program, including an award for Educator of the Year, and administrative reports covering staff development, facilities updates, and the implementation of a new supplemental savings plan through the TRS system. Additionally, the Board approved the personnel report and annual membership dues for the Illinois Association of School Boards and the Legislative Education Network of DuPage County.

The Board of Education meeting focused on financial and academic updates. The Board approved accounts payable and payroll for the month. Presentations were delivered by various school principals regarding their school improvement plans, which included updates on academic goals, student literacy and math progress, foundational skills, and the implementation of social-emotional learning strategies such as promoting kindness and belonging within the student body. The discussion also covered attendance monitoring, teacher climate surveys, and school improvement initiatives across multiple campuses.

The board meeting featured a discussion regarding a recent successful community vaccine distribution effort, involving various local departments and volunteers. The board reviewed and approved financial items, specifically accounts payable and payroll for the district. A detailed presentation on the Student Online Personal Protection Act (SOPA) was given, outlining the district's compliance measures, data security protocols, and the inventory of approved educational technology vendors. Additionally, committee reports were provided on upcoming summer construction and renovation projects, as well as an intergovernmental update covering vaccination progress, library services, and student achievements in scholarship and sports.

The Board of Education conducted a meeting where they approved accounts payable and payroll, recognized an educator for exceptional dedication, and received a presentation on health, life, and safety bonds. Committee reports addressed project funding and facilities improvements, including upcoming construction and maintenance tasks. The Board adopted a license and educational support personnel list, approved a resolution for interest earnings, set the student fee structure and school calendar for the 2026-2027 school year, and authorized an intergovernmental agreement for a school resource officer. Additionally, trade contracts for capital improvements were awarded, and various upcoming community events were announced.