Hawthorn Community Consolidated School District 73

The committee meeting focused on a discussion regarding strategies to support whole child student well-being.

The meeting included various recognitions for staff and student athletes, alongside committee reports from ED-RED, SEDOL, Site and Facilities, Wellness, and the Key to 73 Foundation. Key discussion items focused on a presentation regarding the FY27 salary and benefits plan, an updated Memorandum of Understanding concerning School Resource Officers, and an overview of student transportation services for the upcoming school year. The board also adopted a resolution regarding a countywide retailers' occupation and service occupation tax for school facilities and security, approved several contract renewals including assistant superintendent agreements, food service and landscape services, and authorized the disposal of surplus technology equipment.

The meeting included reports from the President, ED-RED, SEDOL, site and facilities, wellness committee, and the Key to 73 Foundation. Presentations covered potential future topics such as outdoor education. Discussion items included a resolution for transferring funds from the Educational Fund to the Debt Service Fund. Action items consisted of a student suspension review determination, the school resource officer memorandum of understanding, the transfer of funds resolution, and the appointment of the treasurer for the upcoming school year. The meeting also addressed operational items such as the final school calendar, surplus technology disposal, and personnel reports.

The committee discussed a range of operational and financial updates, including a presentation on a cooperative energy program, community solar opportunities, and the finalized 2025 tax extension. Other key topics included a pending transfer resolution for student iPad leases, an update on transportation service transitions, progress in food service operations, and the management of various federal grants. Additionally, the committee reviewed technology infrastructure upgrades, including departmental restructuring, network enhancements, security compliance, and initiatives to streamline digital workspace management.

The board meeting agenda covered various organizational, financial, and operational items. Reports were presented by the President and various committees including ED-RED, SEDOL, site and facilities, wellness, and the foundation. Presentations included the salary and benefit projections for the upcoming fiscal year. Discussion items focused on a memorandum of understanding for a school resource officer, student transportation services, and a resolution for transferring funds between district accounts. Action items included the adoption of a resolution regarding a retailers' occupation tax for school facilities and mental health professionals, approval of administrative and staff salaries, contract renewals for food, landscape, and disposal services, the review of custodial service bids, and the disposal of surplus technology equipment.