Queen Bee School District 16

Key discussions included the presentation of the FY2025 District Audit, where an unmodified, clean opinion was issued for the year ending June 30, 2025. The financial reports covered December payroll, January accounts payable, and investment activity for November 2025. The Board discussed the monthly Budget to Actual Report for November 2025 and reviewed fund balances. Personnel actions included the hiring of an Evening Custodian and a Year-Long Substitute, and approval of a leave of absence for a Resource Teacher. The Board addressed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request. Input from the Q.B.E.A. noted that staff are preparing for testing season. An update on the Q.B.E.F. mentioned an upcoming restaurant fundraiser. Visitors raised a request for a full-time police officer at the Early Childhood Center. Action items approved included the FY2025 District Audit, the FY2027 Budget Calendar, the Public School Calendar for 2026/2027, and Press Plus Issue 120 updates. A discussion item involved the receipt of an impact fee payment from a local developer for new home construction, marking the first new home construction in that area in almost twenty-five years. Information items included an update on the 2025 Bond & Interest Property Tax Abatement process and an overview of the Food Service Request for Proposal (RFP) process, noting the upcoming retirement of the food service supervisor. The meeting concluded with a closed session to discuss personnel matters, litigation, and property sale/lease settings.

The meeting included two public hearings regarding the 2025 Property Tax Levy and the intent to transfer funds from the Education Fund to the Operations & Maintenance Fund, both of which were subsequently approved by the Board. A presentation was given on the Glenside Middle School Spanish program, noting high enrollment and performance metrics. The Board approved a consent agenda which included financial reports indicating a total fund balance of $25,587,921.81 for October 2025, and personnel actions such as accepting one resignation and approving one leave of absence. Further actions included approving the 2025 Property Tax Levy, approving the resolution to transfer funds, and approving the engagement of Franczek P.C. for general legal matters. Discussion items included a first reading review of Press Plus Issue 120 policy updates, and information items covered debt position updates and the Savvas partnership.

The meeting included a presentation on the Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) results and response, and an update on the Glenside Project, including a scope review and phasing overview of additions and renovations. The board approved the consent agenda, which included special/closed session meeting minutes, financial reports, the monthly budget to actual report, and the treasurer's report. The board also reviewed a FOIA request. Additional action items included approval of the FY2025 Tentative Tax Levy, bids for Glenside 2026/2027 additions and renovations, a date for a public hearing on Truth in Taxation, authorization for Queen Bee Administration to work with Engler Callaway Baasten & Sraga, LLC on general legal matters, and an amended Board of Education Meeting Calendar for SY2025/2026. The superintendent provided updates on annual summative designations, the district audit, and Alertus.

The meeting included a public hearing for a Holiday Modification Waiver, a presentation on School Improvement Plans, and a QBEA input session. The board also discussed and approved the 2026/2027 Estimate of Revenues and Expenditures, Press Plus Issue 119 updates, and a Tuition Agreement for Ms. Vanessa Palacios. Concerns were raised by visitors regarding special education service needs and issues within a 1st-grade class. The Illinois State Board of Education's annual LEA determination was shared, and the board moved into and out of a closed session to discuss specific employee matters, with no action taken during the session.

The meeting was called to order, followed by a roll call and the Pledge of Allegiance. The board moved into a closed session to discuss employment matters, specifically the discussion of appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees, specific individuals who serve as independent contractors, or specific volunteer of the District or legal counsel for the District to determine its validity. Subsequently, the board returned to an open session where no action was taken during the closed session. The meeting was then adjourned.