Aug 11, 2026Board meeting
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The meeting included a presentation of the FY17 tentative budget, with an anticipated final vote in September. Discussions covered the intentional deficit spending related to planned capital projects, the impact of timing on tax revenue distributions from Cook County, and rising expenditures in areas like health insurance premiums and out-of-district tuition for special education. The board reviewed its fund balance policy and the need for structural budget adjustments. Additionally, the superintendent provided a report on district leadership activities and upcoming school year preparations.