William E. Schmidt

The board meeting included a session for staff and student recognition, followed by a reception. There were no public comments or petitions presented to the board.

The Board of Education discussed and took action on several key items, including personnel recommendations, the approval of 2026-2027 district goals, and an intergovernmental agreement regarding the 75th Street Corridor Tax Increment Financing with the Village of Woodridge. Additionally, the Board approved the implementation of honors science at Jefferson Junior High, non-union salary increases, administrator contracts, employee benefit insurance renewals, and expenses related to the 2026 COSSBA conference. Discussions were also held regarding a future superintendent search, budget transfers, the finalized property tax levy, and upcoming energy management projects for specific school sites.

The Board of Education discussed and approved a settlement agreement and release between Judiciocracy, LLC and the school district. Additionally, the Board approved a professional service agreement with the Illinois Association of School Boards for executive search services related to the hiring of a new superintendent.

The meeting included student highlights, a pledge of allegiance, and district recognitions, such as a teacher selected for a national standards committee, an assistant superintendent honored with a statewide advocacy award, a visit from the State Superintendent, and winners of the Battle of the Books. The board approved the consent agenda, including personnel, budget reports, and accounts payable. Furthermore, a presentation was delivered regarding the district's Multilingual Learners (MLS) program, detailing population trends, the transition away from the current bilingual program model, the success of the Language Power pilot program, and recent student access scores and reclassification rates.

The Board of Education meeting covered a variety of topics, including district highlights such as student achievements in the Golden Apple Awards, art fairs, and wrestling competitions. Key actions included the approval of the 2026-2027 board meeting schedule, the 2026-2027 fee schedule, and a resolution authorizing a reduction in force for non-tenured teachers. Discussions were held regarding the transition of the Jefferson Gifted Science program to Honors Science, a proposed intergovernmental agreement concerning TIF, projected budget expenditure increases, and updates on tax appeals. Additionally, the Board received reports on Freedom of Information Act requests and attended a national school board conference.