Patricia O'Connor

The Board discussed and approved several items, including an amendment to the agenda, a closed executive session regarding personnel and collective bargaining, and various consent agenda items. Key actions included approving a multi-year contract for a principal with a modified work period, authorizing switch and wire infrastructure proposals for multiple school facilities totaling over $480,000, and hiring seasonal workers for summer maintenance. Additionally, the Board rescinded a conditional offer of employment, approved a collective bargaining agreement for full-time aides, and finalized the adjustment of school nurse stipends and mid-year staffing realignments.

The board discussed and approved several action items, including the authorization of administrator contracts for the 2026-2027 school year and a multi-year performance contract for a principal. The board also approved raises for non-contracted employees for the 2026-2027 school year, the selection of an architectural firm, and the award of an E-Rate Category Two contract to Quality Network Solutions. Additionally, a memorandum of understanding between the Academy for Urban School Leadership and the district was approved.

The meeting included a Superintendent's report presenting a mid-year update on District Goals across five core pillars (Safety, Education, Programs & Services, Facilities, and Community Outreach). The report detailed significant proficiency gains in math and ELA across three school years (2023-24 through 2025-26) and provided school performance designation percentages. Initiatives discussed included the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) Pyramid, a Gifted/High Abilities pilot program, increased principal walkthroughs, and the integration of Spanish Language Arts into middle school electives. Facility updates covered completed roofing section replacements in summer 2025 and tentative projects for summer 2026, such as additional roofing, ventilator replacements, and the Costello Chiller Plant project. Action items approved included the Side Letter/Amendment and the full Custodian's Collective Bargaining Agreement for Local 73, effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2029, as well as the 2026-2027 school calendar. The Board also addressed employee matters in a closed executive session.

The meeting commenced with a roll call and presentation of year-to-date financials. The Business Manager presented an overview of the proposed 2025 tax levy, noting it contributes 53% of total school funding and proposed a 2.9% increase from existing taxpayers combined with 0.74% from new property, resulting in a total 3.64% increase over the prior year. The Board entered and subsequently returned from a Closed Executive Session to discuss employee matters and collective negotiating. Key actions taken during the open session included the approval of the payment of monthly bills for December 2025 and the second reading of numerous policies spanning fiscal management, employment, curriculum, and student conduct. Action items included the approval of the Resolution to Levy Property Taxes for 2025 and a resolution instructing the Cook County Clerk regarding the reduction of extension to meet PTELL requirements for the 2025 levy. The Board also approved keeping executive session minutes closed from January 2025 through November 2025, approved an agreement with Northern Illinois University for professional learning services funded by a Title I grant, authorized the disposal of technology equipment, approved an employment contract for the Assistant Business Manager, amended a Teacher Institute Day date for the 2025-2026 school year, and approved an agreement for E-Rate consulting services.

This document details the academic calendar for Lyons School District 103 for the 2026-2027 school year. It specifies key dates including holidays, teacher institutes, early dismissal days, parent-teacher conference schedules, and school improvement days. The calendar also outlines the start and end dates for each academic quarter, identifies periods for winter and spring breaks, and notes the first and last days of school along with provisions for emergency days.