The board meeting included the approval of remote participation for a board member and the offering of formal condolences to a member. Key presentations featured the 2025 Illinois Teacher of the Year, who reflected on his advocacy for multilingual communities and STEM education, and the 2026 Illinois Teacher of the Year, who introduced the Illinois Global Scholars Certificate program.
May 12, 2026·Board meeting
Illinois State Board of Education Finance And Audit Committee Of The Whole Minutes
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The committee reviewed public input advocating for an increase in the Career and Technical Education line item. Internal audit updates were provided covering the progress of the statewide single audits, the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, and compliance examinations for multiple fiscal years. A request was also submitted for a budget update to be included in the subsequent meeting agenda.
May 12, 2026·Board meeting
Illinois State Board Of Education Education Policy Planning Committee Of The Whole Minutes
The committee discussed several key items, including the participation of a member via video conference. The Superintendent's Consent Agenda for the following day was reviewed, with a specific focus on the recommendation for the Approval of Cut Score for Elementary Education Content Test. Future agenda items were addressed, including an update on the Aspira Inc. of Illinois Charter School Appeal and the Illinois Comprehensive Numeracy Plan revisions.
Apr 14, 2026·Board meeting
Illinois State Board Of Education Finance And Audit Committee Of The Whole Minutes
The committee reviewed several contracts and grants exceeding $1 million, including the FY 2027 After-School Grant Program, the FY 2027 Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Center Grant, an intergovernmental agreement for the Harrisburg Project with ROE 20, a sole source contract for Illinois Resource Center professional development, and an Alzina Building lease. Internal audit updates were provided regarding the status of the FY 2024 and FY 2025 Statewide Single Audits and the FY 2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. A budget update was requested for a future meeting.