Peoria Unified School District 11

The board meeting involved an executive session to discuss personnel matters, including employment and dismissal proceedings and the selection of candidates for leadership positions. Following the executive session, the board discussed challenging budget decisions, including the need to reduce the budget by $21 million and potential school closures. Board members expressed appreciation for district staff and emphasized the necessity of addressing long-standing financial sustainability issues to support future district growth and academic achievement.

The board meeting included an executive session and a regular session. Discussions centered on the request for a formal student voice within the boardroom, the performance and leadership of district administrators, and the strategic direction of the district. Concerns were raised regarding the proposed appointment of a consultant. Additionally, speakers addressed the role of social workers in schools, the impact of safety grants on student support, and the celebration of arts education within the district.

The Board discussed the superintendent transition framework, presentations on the Peoria Flex Academy and eCampus, campus repurposing options, and a first reading of a revised leave policy. Action items included approval of a contract for the Associate to the Superintendent, designation of furlough days for FY2027, and ratification of amendments to the 2026-2027 school calendar. The Board also addressed personnel matters involving an employee dismissal, appointed a hearing officer for that matter, amended the 2026 Governing Board meeting schedule, approved new job positions and reclassifications, added cooperative contracts for the school year, and authorized the issuance of a Request for Proposal for banking services.

The meeting commenced with procedural items, including the approval of the agenda. Recognitions were given to Flynn Scholarship Semi Finalists. Public comment addressed topics such as support for public education, board member respect, consideration of another M&O Override, and the board's role. Key discussions included next steps for budget stabilization and an update on the community engagement and public input process concerning potential school closures, repurposing, and boundary changes. Action items involved awarding a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Sports Officials (S.A.V.E.) to Tri-Star Sports Officials for a one-year contract with potential renewals. Bids were awarded for Parts, Supplies, Equipment and Repairs for Food Service Equipment to several vendors. The Board also approved an Easement for a Public Water Line with the City of Peoria. The consent agenda included approvals for Human Resources, Student and Staff Travel Requests, Donations, Stewardship and Capital Asset Disposals, Food Services Report for November 2025, Student Activities Report for November 2025, Voucher Reports for December 2025, an American InterContinental University Grant Agreement, an amendment to an Easement Agreement for a Communications Facility with New Cingular Wireless PCS LLC (AT&T), a GI Alliance Business Associate Agreement, and the official notice to Glendale Community College (GCC) to terminate an IGA for Early Childhood Programming, and Governing Board Designation of Agents of Claims. Informational reports covered upcoming meetings, legislative updates, District Enrollment for December 2025, and the Budget Report for November 2025.

The meeting commenced with procedural items, including a moment of silence and the Pledge of Allegiance. The board then convened in Executive Session to discuss employee matters, specifically consideration of an employee at Liberty High School, potential discipline, dismissal of employees, and to seek legal advice from district attorneys. Following the adjournment of the Executive Session, an action item involved discussion and possible action regarding the leave status of an employee pending an administrative investigation, which resulted in a motion to reinstate an individual as coach and teacher. The meeting concluded with a final adjournment.