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May 4, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Board Of Education Highland Community Unit School District No. 5 Rescheduled Meeting
The board addressed various personnel matters, including several resignations and the appointment of new staff members for the current and upcoming school years. Discussions were held regarding athletic facility programming and schematic design, as well as the appointment of a new school board member. The board reviewed updates on summer school offerings, district staffing, and poverty rate trends. Action was taken to approve dual credit and running start agreements, middle school registration, service renewals for food and maintenance, and a new meeting schedule. Additionally, the board approved the purchase of interactive boards for primary grades, the addition of middle school golf as an official sport, property tax legal representation, and concrete and door repair contracts.
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Board of Education Highland Community Unit School District No. 5 Regular Meeting
The board meeting included the approval of various personnel actions, including resignations and appointments of new staff. Key discussions featured presentations from students regarding media production, information from school counselors, and a feasibility study for a new high school gymnasium. The board also addressed the need for space and equipment for district bands, reviewed a five-year instrument replacement plan, and deliberated on a FOIA request. Additionally, the board approved a joint agreement resolution for the vocational center, a listing agreement for a construction trades house, and adopted district fees for the upcoming school year.
Jan 26, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Board of Education Highland Community Unit School District No. 5 Regular Meeting
The Board of Education discussed various administrative and operational matters. Key topics included the reception of a project savings report for the Highland Elementary project, updates on professional development and recruitment efforts, and the review of FOIA requests. The Board approved several personnel appointments and assignment changes, an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Highland, and administrative contracts. Furthermore, the Board authorized the preparation of a tentative budget for the upcoming school year, approved the 2026-2027 school calendar, a lease renewal with Fastenal, and memorandums of understanding with the Highland Education Association. Additional approvals included the creation of a high school color guard activity fund, construction contract amendments for facility improvements, and a policy change regarding pay rates for student-teaching paraprofessionals.
Dec 15, 2025·BoardMeeting
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Board Of Education Highland Community Unit School District No. 5 Regular Meeting
The board conducted a tax levy hearing to address a proposed 12% increase to capture available tax dollars. Key actions included the approval of several resolutions regarding tax levies for fire prevention, special education, lease of educational facilities, and tort immunity. The board adopted a comprehensive set of revised policies covering various operational, personnel, instruction, and student-related areas. Additionally, the board approved an overnight trip for the Model UN, the appointment of a new elementary principal, candidates for early graduation, and playground renovation proposals for Alhambra Primary and Grantfork Elementary. The board also authorized a school maintenance grant application and a feasibility study for a potential second gymnasium.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
