Megan Combs-Polzin

This strategic plan outlines core priorities and objectives for the organization, focusing on Personalized Learning, Future Readiness, Inclusive Education, Community Partnerships & Communication, Stewardship, and Health & Well-being. It details specific focus objectives for academic years 2023-2024, 2024-2025, and emphasizes "Authentic Learning" for 2025-2026 to engage students in real-world, meaningful experiences that deepen understanding and skill development, alongside commitments to professional development and infrastructure.

This document details a plan to address long-standing parking challenges at Barrington High School. The plan's objectives focus on enhancing safety for students and parking, improving field and building accessibility, minimizing impact on programming, and ensuring operational availability. It outlines various parking options considered, with a current plan emphasizing the maximization of the Main Street Lot, utilization of the Bus Lot, and expansion of the Lincoln Lot, targeting availability for use by 2026-2027.

The annual budget report for the fiscal year 2024-2025 provides a clear and transparent insight into the budget and financial information of the district. It is divided into four major sections: Executive Summary, Organizational, Financial, and Informational. The budget aligns with the strategic priorities adopted by the Board of Education and includes key dates in the budget development process, such as the budget calendar development, review of budget assumptions, distribution of budget materials, and budget planning meetings. The budget was adopted on September 17, 2024.

The meeting included executive board updates, such as the next leadership team meeting and book club sign-up. It also focused on inclusion priorities, including community conversations and a TED Talk video presentation. Table discussions addressed topics such as ensuring disability is fully included in diversity and inclusion conversations, how decisions impact students with disabilities, and ideas to celebrate disability. A presentation summarized feedback from community conversations, including examples of inclusion already happening, opportunities for growth, and potential action items. The Student Services Department Update was tabled until the next joint meeting. Announcements were made regarding a coffee meetup and a family engagement session.

The committee discussed the estimated 2025 levy, reflecting a 4.6% increase, and the potential need for Tax Anticipation Warrants if Cook County taxes are delayed. They also discussed the possibility of issuing DSEB bonds to fund capital projects, with a recommendation for a 2-year borrowing to be presented to the full Board.